You will visit the spectacular limestone mountains of Hunan Zhangjiajie National Park, the ancient city of Phoenix and the cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Suzhou on this diverse tour.  

Day 01: Arrive into Beijing. Our tour guide will meet you at the airport and transfer to hotel for check in.
Day 02: Full day visit to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. In the evening, enjoy a Beijing duck dinner.
Day 03:  Day excursion to the Great Wall and Hutong tour to see the old Beijing neighborhood and local families by rickshaw ride.
Day 04: Morning free at leisure. Depart Beijing to Zhangjiajie by afternoon flight. Zhangjiajie is China’s First National Forest Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, the guide will meet at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Day 05: Visit the Yellow Stone Village (cable car up and down), Six Wonder Pavilion, Star Gathering Stage, etc. After lunch, you will walk along the Golden Whip Stream (about 4.7 miles). Then transfer back to the hotel.
Day 06: Sightseeing in the Tianzi Mountain (cable car up), the Marshel Helong Park, the West Sea, Imperial Pen Peak, etc.  Take a shuttle bus to Yuanjiajie. After lunch, you will sight see in Yuanjiaji. Take the 1070 feet Bailong elevator down the mountain and see the No.1 Bridge of the world. Transfer back to hotel.
Day 07: After breakfast, depart to Phoenix Ancient Town - an ancient town of historical and cultural significance. This is where local Miao people live. In the afternoon, visit South Great Wall. Evening is free at leisure to walk along the ancient street to enjoy the local food and snack delicacy.
Day 08: Visit the Phoenix Ancient Town in the morning: Hongqiao Art Bridge, East Gate Tower, former residence of the great writer - Shen Congwen, former residence of Xiong Xilin -- the first prime minister of Republic of China, and Yang's family divine yard. Take boat tour on Tuojiang River and enjoy the view of Miao-style tilted houses of the ancient city on both sides of the river. Return to Dayong (Zhangjiajie) in the late afternoon
Day 09:  Depart Dayong to Changsha by morning flight. Upon arrival, take the city tour to Mawangdui Han Dynasty Museum, Yulu Academy, and Orange Island.
Day 10:  Day excursion to Shaoshan - the birthplace of late Chairman Mao Zedong, the founder of the People’s Republic of China. Depart to Shanghai by late flight. Transfer to hotel upon arrival.
Day 11:  Day tour to Jade Buddha Temple, Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Old Town and Shanghai Museum.  In the evening, you will see an acrobatic show.
Day 12:  Day tour to Suzhou by car. Visit to Lingering Garden, Panmen City Gate, boat ride on the Grand Canal and Embroidery Research Institute. Return to Shanghai in late afternoon.
Day 13:  Transfer to the airport and depart for USA, tour ends.

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