Grand China · 3 Cities

Chongqing · Zhangjiajie
· Shanghai 10-Day Tour

Chongqing · Zhangjiajie · Fenghuang · Suzhou · Shanghai — from Hongya Cave to Avatar mountains and The Bund.

Duration 10 Days / 9 Nights
Cities Chongqing · Zhangjiajie · Fenghuang · Suzhou · Shanghai
Style Private · Guided
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Guide
English-Speaking
Transport
Car + HSR + Flight
Hotels
4-Star
Tour Highlights

What You'll Experience

Hongya Cave, Chongqing Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountains, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Fenghuang Ancient Town The Bund, Shanghai
01
Hongya Cave
Chongqing's iconic stilted building complex along the Yangtze River.
01 Hongya Cave →
02 Tianmen Mountain →
03 Avatar Mountains →
04 Glass Bridge →
05 Fenghuang Ancient Town →
06 The Bund →
What's Included

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 9 nights at 4-star hotels with daily breakfast
  • Throughout vehicle service with airport & train station transfers (5-seat car for 2 pax, 7-seat MPV for 3–4 pax, minibus for 5–10 pax, tour coach for 10+ pax)
  • English-speaking tour guide throughout
  • High-speed rail ticket (Chongqing to Zhangjiajie)
  • Domestic flight (Zhangjiajie to Shanghai)
  • All entrance tickets to attractions listed in itinerary
  • Tianmen Mountain cable car and glass bridge tickets
  • Zhangjiajie National Forest Park full-access pass
  • Huangpu River cruise in Shanghai
  • Travel insurance throughout the tour
  • International flights to/from China
  • China visa fees
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, mini-bar)
  • Lunches and dinners not mentioned in itinerary
  • Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended: $8-12/day per person)
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Day-by-Day

Tour Itinerary

01
Day

Arrival in Chongqing

Airport → Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Hongya Cave
Afternoon

Airport Pickup

Your English-speaking guide and driver will meet you at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and transfer you to the hotel.

Evening

Rest and Acclimate

Free time to rest and acclimate to the city. Your guide will recommend nearby dining options if you wish to explore.

Hongya Cave at night, Chongqing Chongqing cityscape Chongqing riverside Chongqing skyline

Park Inn by Radisson Hongya Cave

Hotel room Hotel bathroom Hotel breakfast Guest laundry
02
Day

Chongqing City Exploration

Mountain City Trails → Guanyinqiao → Huguang Guild Hall → Liziba → Yangtze Cable Car → Hongya Cave
Park Inn by Radisson Hongya Cave
Morning

Mountain City Trails, Guanyinqiao, Huguang Guild Hall

Walk through Chongqing's historic hillside paths and visit the guild hall — a beautifully restored complex telling the story of migrants from Hubei and Guangdong.

Afternoon

Liziba Monorail Station and Yangtze Cable Car

Experience the famous light rail passing through a residential building at Liziba, then ride the cable car across the Yangtze River for sweeping city views.

Evening

Hongya Cave and Cloud Eye Observation Deck

Visit the iconic 11-floor stilted building complex illuminated at night and take in the panorama from the Cloud Eye Observation Deck.

Hongya Cave Chongqing streets Chongqing riverside Chongqing night view

Park Inn by Radisson Hongya Cave

Hotel room Hotel bathroom Hotel breakfast Guest laundry
03
Day

High-Speed Rail to Zhangjiajie & Tianmen Mountain

Chongqing → Zhangjiajie (High-Speed Rail)
OKDAY Hotel Zhangjiajie
Morning

High-Speed Rail: Chongqing East → Zhangjiajie West

Board the high-speed rail for the approximately 2-hour journey through China's misty mountain interior, arriving in Zhangjiajie West station.

Afternoon

Tianmen Mountain — 999 Stairs to Heaven's Gate

Take the world's longest cable car ride to the mountain summit, then climb the legendary 999 steps ascending to Heaven's Gate — a natural rock arch carved into the cliff.

Evening

Seventy-Two Wonders Building

Visit this unique multi-level architectural complex inspired by Tujia stilted building traditions, beautifully illuminated at dusk.

Tianmen Mountain Glass Skywalk Tianmen Mountain 999 Steps to Heaven's Gate Seventy-Two Wonders Building Seventy-Two Wonders Building at night

OKDAY Hotel Zhangjiajie

Hotel atrium Hotel room Hotel lobby Hotel reception
04
Day

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Bailong Elevator → Tianzi Mountain → Airborne Farm → Yuanjiajie
OKDAY Hotel Zhangjiajie
Morning & Afternoon

Full Day Exploring Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Ride the Bailong Elevator (the world's tallest outdoor elevator), take the Tianzi Mountain cable car, visit Airborne Farm and Yuanjiajie — the Avatar Hallelujah Mountain. Stand among the towering sandstone pillars that inspired Pandora.

Evening

Charm of Xiangxi Performance

Enjoy a spectacular cultural show featuring local Tujia and Miao traditions — a vibrant immersion in western Hunan's heritage.

Avatar Mountains Sandstone pillars Yuanjiajie Tianzi Mountain

OKDAY Hotel Zhangjiajie

Hotel room Hotel lobby Hotel reception Hotel atrium
05
Day

Yangjiajie & Huangshizhai

Yangjiajie → Huangshizhai → Golden Whip Stream
OKDAY Hotel Zhangjiajie
Morning

Yangjiajie and Huangshizhai

Explore the less-crowded areas with stunning sandstone pillar formations, dramatic natural archways, and quiet forest trails.

Afternoon

Golden Whip Stream

Walk along the tranquil stream through the forest valley, where mist clings to the cliff walls and birdsong replaces the city's noise.

Evening

Free Time at Leisure

Relax at the hotel or wander through Zhangjiajie's local night markets with your guide's recommendations.

Yangjiajie Huangshizhai Golden Whip Stream Forest trail

OKDAY Hotel Zhangjiajie

Hotel room Hotel lobby Hotel reception Hotel atrium
06
Day

Grand Canyon & Furong Town

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon → Furong Town
Furonglu Haitang Hotel
Morning

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon — Glass Bridge & Zipline

Walk across the world's highest and longest glass bridge, suspended 300 meters above the canyon floor, then enjoy an exhilarating zipline across the canyon.

Afternoon

Furong Town

Visit the ancient waterfall town cascading down the cliff — a two-thousand-year-old settlement with stilted wooden houses perched above the river.

Evening

Free Time at Leisure

Wander the lantern-lit lanes of Furong Town as the waterfall thunders below.

Glass Bridge Furong Town Grand Canyon Sandstone cliffs

Furonglu Haitang Hotel

Hotel exterior Hotel room Hotel lobby Guest laundry
07
Day

Fenghuang Ancient Town & Flight to Shanghai

Fenghuang → Zhangjiajie Airport → Shanghai
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai North Bund
Morning

Fenghuang Ancient Town

Stroll through the misty riverside town with stilted wooden houses and lantern-lit alleys — one of China's most photographed ancient towns.

Afternoon

Flight: Zhangjiajie → Shanghai

Transfer to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport for the domestic flight to Shanghai. Transfer to your hotel on arrival.

Evening

Free Time to Explore Shanghai

Settle in and step out to glimpse Shanghai's neon-lit Bund, just minutes from your hotel.

Fenghuang Ancient Town Shanghai skyline Riverside view Mountain scenery

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai North Bund

Hotel room Hotel exterior Hotel breakfast Hotel lobby
08
Day

Shanghai Classics

Shanghai Tower → City God Temple → Yu Garden → Huaihai Road → Xintiandi → Former French Concession
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai North Bund
Morning

Shanghai Three Towers, City God Temple & Yu Garden

Visit the observation deck of Shanghai Tower and view the SWFC and Jin Mao towers. Explore the City God Temple bazaar and Yu Garden — a classical Chinese garden in the heart of the old city.

Afternoon

Huaihai Road, Xintiandi & Former French Concession

Stroll along Huaihai Road, Shanghai's premier shopping boulevard. Explore Xintiandi, where traditional shikumen architecture meets modern dining and culture. Wander the leafy streets of the Former French Concession, admiring the elegant historic buildings and plane-tree-lined avenues.

Evening

The Bund and Huangpu River Cruise

Enjoy the illuminated skyline from the waterfront and take a Huangpu River cruise, gliding past Pudong's tower cluster.

Yu Garden Huaihai Road Xintiandi Shikumen Former French Concession

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai North Bund

Hotel room Hotel exterior Hotel breakfast Hotel lobby
09
Day

Suzhou Day Trip

Shanghai → Suzhou → Shanghai
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai North Bund
Morning

Humble Administrator's Garden & Lion Grove Garden

Visit two of Suzhou's finest classical gardens — both UNESCO World Heritage sites — featuring serene pavilions, zigzag bridges, and rockeries.

Afternoon

Guanqian Street, Pingjiang Road & Shantang Street

Walk through Suzhou's historic streets and canals — the legendary 1,200-year-old Shantang Street links the city to Tiger Hill.

Evening

Return to Shanghai

High-speed rail back to Shanghai. Free time at leisure.

Suzhou garden Pingjiang Road Suzhou canal Suzhou classical garden

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai North Bund

Hotel room Hotel exterior Hotel breakfast Hotel lobby
10
Day

Departure

Hotel → Airport
Morning

Schedule to be Confirmed with Your Travel Specialist

Airport transfer provided based on your flight time. Your guide will assist with check-in at Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao International Airport.

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