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What a wonderful trip to visit Zhangjiajie with Phoenix Ancient City and Changsha! This 6-day tour will take you around these three favourite places, allowing you to enjoy the top highlights of nature, ethnic minorities, culture, history and more all at once! You'll discover the legendary beauty of Zhangjiajie's Wulingyuan National Forest Park, stroll through the quiet alleys of the ancient town of Fenghuang, see the precious artefacts of the Hunan Provincial Museum up close and hike to the great Ancient Academy. To discover more highlights beyond the scenery of Zhangjiajie, start this trip now!
Attractions:Not Included
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Zhangjiajie
Local guide will meet and greet you at the airport or train station. 15 minutes driving to the Pullman Hotel in Zhangjiajie city. Feel free to explore the city.
Attractions: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Huangshi Village, Golden Whip Stream, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Glass Bridge
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Zhangjiajie
Today, after breakfast, you will be met by our guide and drive and then driven to start your exciting visit to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. You will first take the cable car up to Huangshi Village to appreciate the wide forest park on its peaks. The Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is one of the most famous attractions in Zhangjiajie, it is China's first national forest park, as well as a World Natural Heritage and World Geopark. It offers stunning views of magnificent peaks, strange stone pillars, cliffs and clear streams.Take a cable car to get down.
Later, change your angle to explore the famous Golden Whip Stream is a fascinating part of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, flowing through the core scenic area of the National Forest Park, it provides the opportunity to get in close contact with nature and presents breathtaking beauty. Visitors can experience the unique charm of nature here and make it an important stop to explore Zhangjiajie.
After that, take a sightseeing bus to exit the park and be driven to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon .It is an ideal place to explore the beauty of nature, feel the power of nature and relax the mind, presenting unforgettable natural wonders to visitors.Now, its your bold moment to take the challenge and walk on the transparent Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge is the world's first suspension bridge with all-transparent glass structure and one of the highest and longest glass bridges in the world. It not only attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists, but also becomes a paradise for adventure lovers and photographers. Standing on the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, you can feel an immersive high-altitude experience and enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty.After the visiting, be driven for another 40 minutes back to your hotel in Wulingyuan. Have a good sleep!
Attractions: Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Tianzi Mountain
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Zhangjiajie
On this day, after breakfast, visit Wulingyuan to get more highlights. First take a sightseeing bus to experience Bailong Elevator, as one of the main routes to the top of Tianmen Mountain, the White Dragon Staircase attracts many domestic and foreign tourists. Climbing the staircase is an experience to challenge yourself and surpass your limits, while ascending Tianmen Mountain can bring the reward of magnificent natural landscape. If you enjoy adventure and mountaineering, the White Dragon Stairway will be an unforgettable and exciting experience.
And then, hike amongst the multiple erupting stone columns at Yuanjiajie Scenic Area is located in the north of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, which is a side of mountain terrace. It is backed by rocky peaks and mountains, facing the peaks of the valley, extending from east to west.
Then, take the sightseeing bus to visit Tianzi Mountain. As one of the well-known attractions in the Zhangjiajie area, Tianzi Mountain attracts many tourists for sightseeing and hiking. Climbing Tianzi Mountain, you will be able to enjoy the magnificent natural scenery and experience the fun of hiking, while feeling the unique meaning of this mountain in terms of history and culture. After that, take the cool Tianzi Mountain Cable Car down with groups of rockery hills passing by outside your glass window, and then take the sightseeing bus to exit Wulingyuan Park.
Attractions: Yellow Dragon Cave, Fenghuang Ancient Town
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Fenghuang
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. The only stop in Zhangjiajie today is Yellow Dragon Cave (or Huanglong Cave) attracts many tourists with its magnificent cave landscape and rich and varied rock scenery. It is a breathtaking underground wonder that is worth a visit. Whether you are interested in the natural landscape, geological wonders or exploring the underground world, Huanglong Cave will leave a deep impression on you.
After the visiting, your guide and driver will escort to Fenghuang Ancient Town which is a well-preserved ancient town, one of the famous historical and cultural cities in China. It attracts many tourists with its ancient buildings, stone streets and quaint atmosphere.
Upon arrival, your guide will help you check in your hotel. When night falls, every old house lights up and the whole atmosphere becomes festive, colorful and amazing. Take a relaxing walk and appreciate the fabulous night view of this ancient town.
Attractions: Fenghuang Ancient Town, Tuojiang River, Rainbow Bridge
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Changsha
In this morning, you’ll have a nice tour in Fenghuang Ancient Town. With over 300 years’ history,attracts many tourists for its long history and culture, beautiful natural landscape and strong ethnic customs. Whether you are exploring the history and culture, appreciating the artistic value of ancient architecture or experiencing the folk customs of Tujia and Miao, Fenghuang Ancient Town is a fascinating destination. Here, you can feel the unique charm of Jiangnan water town style and traditional culture.
Fenghuang Ancient Town offers totally different day views which would really bring you back to ancient times. Have a slow walk and feel the calmness and zen of this beautiful place. As the mother river of Fenghuang Ancient City, Tuojiang River plays an important role in the landscape and culture. It not only brings magnificent river scenery to the ancient city, but also provides visitors with a rich experience of water activities. Visit Former Residence of Shen Congwen to listen to the beautifully novel “Border Town” which is Shen Congwen's masterpiece for its brilliant portrayal of Chinese rural life before the Communist Revolution. Enjoy a more memorable time to have a look at the landmark of the ancient town - Rainbow Bridge gets its name from the colourful paintings on the bridge, which give it a cheerful and happy feeling. The colourful patterns on the bridge signify good luck and prosperity, and are culturally important to the local people. In the afternoon, drive to Changsha City and stay overnight in Changsha.
Attractions: Hunan Provincial Museum, Orange Island Park, Yuelu Academy
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Not Included
This morning, after breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel and then escort you to visit Hunan Provincial Museum, presents to the public the rich history and cultural heritage of the Hunan region through the display of a wealth of cultural relics and artefacts. Visitors to the museum can enjoy the unique charm of Hunan and gain insight into the history, art and cultural development of this region.
Later, move to Orange Island Park. Also called Juzizhou, attracts many tourists for its unique natural scenery, history and humanity and rich cultural activities. As a tourist, you can relax on Orange Island, visit the famous huge sculpture of young Mao Zedong, enjoy the natural landscape, feel the historical and cultural heritage, and participate in a variety of exciting cultural activities.
Then, visit Yuelu Academy at the foot of Yuelu Mountain. As a historic academy, Yuelu Academy carries rich cultural connotations and humanistic values. Visitors can feel the charm of ancient Confucianism, appreciate the elegance of ancient architecture and learn about the historical heritage of ancient Chinese education.
After the tour, you guide and driver will escort you to the airport or railway station in Changsha to catch your flight/train to your next destination or home. Tour ends!
+Day 1 Beijing Arrival Attractions: No Meal: Not Included Hotel: Overnight in Beijing Upon arrival at the Beijing airport or train station, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Beijing. The rest of the time is free. +Day 2 Beijing Travel Guide Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Shichahai, Hutong Meal: Not Included Hotel: Overnight in Beijing Early in the morning, start your tour with the visit to Tiananmen Square (40 minutes sightseeing). It is the largest city square in the world, covering an area of 440,000 square metres and can accommodate 1 million people. Tiananmen Square is surrounded by many famous historical and cultural attractions, such as the Tiananmen Square Citadel, Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, and the National Museum. The grand flag-raising and flag-lowering ceremonies held in Tiananmen Square attract countless Chinese and foreign tourists every day. Then move on to the Forbidden City (2 hours visit), the last imperial palace in China, is the centralised presentation of imperial culture in traditional Chinese culture in architectural form, the three-dimensional, symbolic and pictorial representation of Chinese imperial culture, and the high degree of unity between Chinese imperial culture and ancient Chinese architecture culture. This afternoon we will spend at Shichahai, a national 4A-level tourist attraction, is located in Xicheng District, the centre of Beijing, adjacent to the central axis of the city. With a water area of 336,000 square metres, Shichahai is the largest and most well-preserved piece of historical district in Beijing, and occupies a unique position in the history of the city's planning and construction. Today’s trip will end at Beijing Hutong. Walking in it, there are places of interest everywhere, and a closer look is like an encyclopaedia of Beijing, and many of the bricks and tiles in the hutongs have a history of hundreds of years. End of today’s sightseeing, transferred back to your hotel. +Day 3 Beijing Travel Guide Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall or Badaling Great Wall and Ming 13 Tomb,Bird Nest, Water Cube Meal: Not Included Hotel: Overnight in Beijing This morning head to Mutianyu Great Wall or Badaling Great Wall and Ming 13 Tomb.The Mutianyu Great Wall is connected to the Juyongguan Great Wall in the west and the Gubeikou Great Wall in the east, which has been the military stronghold guarding Beijing since ancient times, and is known as the "Dangerous Ridge Pass". For the other option, Morning excursion to the Great Wall and Ming 13 Tomb - Badaling Great Wall is the most famous section of the Great Wall. You can choose to take a cable car or hike to the top. Taking the cable car will save you more time and energy, and you will be able to get a great view of the Great Wall from the top. However, the hiking option will allow you to enjoy more of the scenery on the way up, depending on your choice. Be sure to let your guide know your choice when you arrive. Affter tourring in Badaling Great Wall, head to Ming Tomb. The mausoleum area is surrounded by mountains, with a plain in the centre and a small river twisting and winding in front of the mausoleum. Currently open attractions include the Divine Path, Changling Mausoleum, Dingling Mausoleum and Zhaoling Mausoleum. Characterised by a grand scale, a complete system and a relatively complete preservation. The area has a beautiful natural landscape and an abundance of cultural relics and monuments. After lunch, head to the Olympic Green ( 1 hour outside visit ) to have an outside look at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. The Bird's Nest, also known as the National Stadium, was the main venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. There is a saying in France that man can make anything but a bird's nest. You can imagine the uniqueness and difficulty of the design and construction of the Bird's Nest. The water cube(National Aquatics Centre) is one of the landmark buildings of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and is also the only landmark Olympic venue designated by the Beijing Municipal Government to be constructed by donations from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and overseas compatriots. After the sightseeing, escort you back to your hotel in Beijing. +Day 4 Beijing Travel Guide Attractions:The Summer Palace, Lamer Palace Meal: Not Included Hotel: Overnight in Beijing A full day sightseeing begin with the Summer Palace. A royal garden in China during the Qing Dynasty, formerly known as the Garden of Clear Ripples, is situated in the western suburbs of Beijing, 15 kilometres from the city, with the entire garden covering an area of 3.009 square kilometres (of which the Summer Palace World Cultural Heritage Area covers an area of 2.97 square kilometres), with the water surface accounting for about three-quarters of the area. After the tour at the Summer Palace, our guide will give you some advice about lunch, you can choose one as you like. You can take a short rest after that. We will drive to Lamer Palace this afternoon. It is located in the northeast corner of Beijing city, the Kangxi emperor in the construction of this residence at the Qing dynasty Kangxi thirty-three years (1694), given to the fourth son of Yin Zhen, that is, later the Prince of Yong Palace. Yongzheng three years (1725), change the Royal Palace for the Palace, said Yonghe Palace. The main hall of the Yonghe Palace original green glazed tiles to yellow glazed tiles. After the day tour, back to your hotel in Beijing. +Day 5 Beijing Attractions: Prince kung's Mansion, The Temple of Heaven Meal: Not Included Hotel: Overnight in Beijing After breakfast, we will head to Prince kung's Mansion first, it is located in Liuyin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, and was built around 1776.It was listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit in 1982, and was promoted to a national 5A-level tourist attraction in 2012, and was named a national-level museum in 2017, making it one of the largest royal residences in the Qing Dynasty. This afternoon we will pay a visit to The temple of Heaven, formerly known as the Temple of Heaven and Earth, is located on the east side of Yongdingmen Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing. It was the place for the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties to worship heaven, pray for grain and rain. It is the largest remaining ancient sacrificial complex in China. +Day 6 Beijing Leave Attractions: Beijing Dazhalan Historical and Cultural Street Area Meal: Not Included Hotel: Not Included Today we will visit the last stop at Beijing Dazhalan Historical and Cultural Street Area, it has a number of historical relics such as the former site of the facade of Qianxiangyi, the former site of Ruifuxiang, the former site of the facade of the silk cloth shop Xiangyi, the former site of the Salt Bank, the former site of the Bank of Communications and so on, which is the gathering place of the old Chinese brands, the birthplace of Beijing's early business, the birthplace of China's film and television industry, and the focus of the traditional culture of the Beijing flavour. After the sightseeing today, we will escort you to the airport to catch the flight back home, wish you a pleasant trip back home. 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Learn More+Day 1 Beijing Travel Guide Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City(The Palace Museum) Meals: Not Included Hotel: Not Included Commencing from your hotel, our first stop is Tiananmen Square, the heart of Chinese history and culture. Encircled by landmarks such as the National Museum of China and the Great Hall of the People, Tiananmen Square is an absolute must for any traveler. After admiring the grandeur of the Square, we move on to the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum. Step inside this ancient imperial palace and be taken back to a bygone era. Marvel at the exquisite halls, including the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Don't miss the Jadeite Carving of a Big Cabbage and the exquisite porcelain collections in the Ceramic Gallery. As the sun bids farewell, we escort you back to your hotel, leaving you with memories of a day in Beijing that is unforgettable, rich in history and culture. As a realiable China travel agency, imemorytrip offers best One Day Beijing travel guide for customers.
Learn More+Day 1 Beijing Travel Guide Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City(The Palace Museum) Meals: Not Included Hotel: Not Included Commencing from your hotel, our first stop is Tiananmen Square, the heart of Chinese history and culture. Encircled by landmarks such as the National Museum of China and the Great Hall of the People, Tiananmen Square is an absolute must for any traveler. After admiring the grandeur of the Square, we move on to the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum. Step inside this ancient imperial palace and be taken back to a bygone era. Marvel at the exquisite halls, including the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Don't miss the Jadeite Carving of a Big Cabbage and the exquisite porcelain collections in the Ceramic Gallery. As the sun bids farewell, we escort you back to your hotel, leaving you with memories of a day in Beijing that is unforgettable, rich in history and culture. As a realiable China travel agency, imemorytrip offers best Beijing Private Day Tour travel guide for customers.
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