China Escape: Avatar Mountains, Beijing & Shanghai

China Highlights: Beijing, Zhangjiajie & Shanghai – 8 Days

Passengers: 2 adults, 0 children

Itinerary and Included Services

• Beijing (China) – 3 nights
• Accommodation: 3 nights at Wangfujing Serviced Apartment (central area, ideal for first-time visitors).
• Activities & Tickets:"MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Options (ENG/ESP/RUS)" – full-day excursion to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, with multilingual guided commentary, round-trip transport from Beijing, and flexible options on-site.
• Transfers:Private SEDAN transfer from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Wangfujing Serviced Apartment.
• Private SEDAN transfer from Wangfujing Serviced Apartment to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
• Beijing → Zhangjiajie
• Transport: Flight sector covered between Capital Intl and Dayong Airport (Zhangjiajie Hehua), with arranged transport services.
• Zhangjiajie (China) – 2 nights
• Accommodation: 2 nights at Zhangjiajie Metropolo Hotel (comfortable base close to main attractions).
• Activities & Tickets:"1–2 Days Mini Group to Zhangjiajie Forest Park & Avatar Mountains" – guided small-group experience exploring Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Avatar Hallelujah Mountains, glass walkways, and key viewpoints (exact routing according to local schedule).
• Transfers:Private SEDAN transfer from Dayong Airport to Zhangjiajie Metropolo Hotel.
• Private SEDAN transfer from Zhangjiajie Metropolo Hotel back to Dayong Airport.
• Zhangjiajie → Shanghai
• Transport: Sector including transport from Dayong Airport to Pudong (Shanghai), connecting your mountain escape with China’s most modern metropolis.
• Shanghai (China) – 3 nights
• Accommodation: 3 nights at Campanile Shanghai Natural History Museum Hotel, conveniently located for both the Bund and the trendy districts along Suzhou Creek.
• Transfers:Private SEDAN transfer from Pudong Airport to Campanile Shanghai Natural History Museum Hotel.
• Private SEDAN transfer from Campanile Shanghai Natural History Museum Hotel back to Pudong Airport for your departure.
• Theme: Asia – Classic China highlights combining culture, nature and modern skylines.

Trip Summary

This itinerary is designed for two adults seeking a balanced introduction to China: imperial heritage in Beijing, otherworldly mountain scenery in Zhangjiajie, and cosmopolitan energy in Shanghai. Private SEDAN transfers and well-located hotels ensure a smooth journey, while curated small-group tours provide expert insight without losing the feeling of independence.

You will walk along the legendary Great Wall at Mutianyu, wander between the sandstone pillars that inspired the world of “Avatar”, and then finish your journey in Shanghai, where historic riverfront architecture and cutting-edge skyscrapers face each other across the Huangpu River. The route is compact yet diverse, allowing you to experience the essence of modern Asia in just over a week.

Recommended Guides & Reading

• Travel Guides:"Lonely Planet China" – excellent overview of all three destinations (Beijing, Zhangjiajie, Shanghai), with practical tips and suggested walking routes.
• "DK Eyewitness Beijing & Shanghai" – very visual guide with detailed maps and illustrated highlights for major sites.
• "Top 10 Beijing" (DK) – compact guide, ideal to optimize your limited time in the capital.
• Background Reading:"China in Ten Words" by Yu Hua – a short, accessible reflection on contemporary Chinese society.
• "Shanghai: A History in Photographs" – to better appreciate the city’s transformation once you are there.
• Practical Apps & Resources:Offline map apps with China coverage (e.g. using offline maps & translations for navigation in Beijing and Shanghai).
• Basic Mandarin phrase list (printed or on your phone) to facilitate simple interactions beyond the tours.