8 Day Private Cultural Tour of China

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8 Day Private Cultural Tour of China

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Overview

100% No Forced Shopping, Pure Cultural & Natural Immersion
Seamless Connection: Modern Metropolis (Shanghai) → Natural Wonder (Zhangjiajie) → Lingnan Charm (Guangzhou)
Core Tickets & Experiences Included: Key attractions tickets, cultural experiences (intangible heritage, local activities), private transfer
Multilingual Guide (English/Japanese/Korean Optional), 4-Star Accommodation, Flexible Pacing
Blend of Urban Vitality, Natural Grandeur, and Local Customs, Comprehensive China Experience

Activity location

Shanghai
- Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ying Bin Gao Su Gong Lu
- Pu Dong Xin Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China

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8 Day Private Cultural Tour of China in English

8d
Opening hours: Sat 08:00-09:00
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

£1,262.11 x 1 Traveller£1,262.11

Total

What's included, what's not

• Accommodation: 7 nights of 4-star hotel accommodation (twin room sharing)
• Insurance: Travel accident insurance covering the whole tour
Meals: As listed in the itinerary
• Guide: Professional multilingual guide (English as default) for the entire tour
High-speed rail ticket (Zhangjiajie West Station → Guangzhou South Station, second-class seat)
Tickets: All key attractions tickets
Airport/Departure Tax
Service charge
Flights
•Single room supplement
Personal Consumption

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialised infant seats are available
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Shanghai【Airport Pick-up & Hotel Check-in】

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Shanghai (City centre Area, Convenient Transport)

Shanghai

Arrive at Shanghai Airport , meet the driver, then transfer to the 4-star hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free to relax and adjust to the time difference. You can explore the nearby area at your leisure (recommended: visit a local supermarket to experience daily life or take a stroll in People’s Square).

Day 2: Shanghai 【Touring the most attractive attractions in Shanghai】

6 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Shanghai

Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)

2h
Admission ticket included

Visit the Oriental Pearl Tower take the lift to the observation deck for a panoramic view of Shanghai’s skyline, including Lujiazui’s skyscrapers.

Shanghai City History Development Museum

Then explore the Shanghai City History Development Museum housed in the Oriental Pearl Tower, with exhibits showing the city’s evolution from a small fishing village to an international metropolis.

Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

1h
Admission ticket included

Wander through Yu Garden a classic Ming-Qing garden with exquisite pavilions, rockeries, and ponds.

Old Town

stroll around Old Town to experience traditional folk customs visit craft shops selling jade carving, paper-cutting,.

The Bund

walk along The Bund admire colonial-era buildings and Huangpu River views,

Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)

shop on Nanjing Road combining international brands and time-honored stores like Laodongfang Department Store.

Day 3: Shanghai → Zhangjiajie

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Zhangjiajie Urban Area

72 Tujia Stilted Buildings Scenic Area

2h
Admission ticket included

Visit 72 Strange Buildings a unique architectural complex combining Tujia culture and modern design, with illuminated buildings creating a fairy-tale atmosphere at night. Take a leisurely stroll and capture photos.

Day 4: Zhangjiajie【Tourism of the Key Attractions in Zhangjiajie】

6 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Zhangjiajie Urban Area

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

1h
Admission ticket included

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Zhangjiajie

Hike Huangshizhai (via a gentle trail or cable car option) to enjoy panoramic views of sandstone pillars, dense forests,and valleys (key viewpoints: Golden Whip Stream View, Five-Finger Peak).

BaiLong Elevator

1h
Admission ticket included

Take the Bailong Lift (a world-famous outdoor lift clinging to a cliff, 326 metres high)

Yuanjiajie

Visit scenic spots like Avatar Mountain (inspired by the film Avatar), Heavenly Gate, and Ten-Mile Gallery.

Zhangjiajie

Then head to Tujia Folk Village for the intangible heritage experience—Xilankapu Weaving (learn to weave traditional Tujia patterns under the guidance of local artisans, take your work as a souvenir).

Zhangjiajie

Attend a Tujia bonfire party (dance with locals to folk music, sing Tujia songs) and enjoy the traditional Hehe Feast (a group meal with dishes like braised pork, preserved ham, and various local vegetables).

Day 5: Zhangjiajie【Tourism of the Key Attractions in Zhangjiajie】

4 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Zhangjiajie Urban Area

Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park

2h
Admission ticket included

Visit Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park (take the cable car to the mountain top, the longest high-altitude cable car in Asia)

Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

1h
Admission ticket included

Walk on the thrilling Glass Walkway (a transparent glass path clinging to the cliff, 1432 metres above sea level) for an adrenaline rush.

Zhangjiajie

Admire the majestic Tianmen Cave (a natural archway formed by erosion, 131.5 metres high, accessible via 999 steps).

Zhangjiajie

Participate in the local activity—glutinous rice cake making (learn to pound glutinous rice with a wooden hammer, shape into cakes, and taste the fresh product). Then return to the hotel to rest.

Day 6: Zhangjiajie → Guangzhou

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Guangzhou City centre

Beijing Road Ancient Avenue

2h
Admission ticket included

Explore Beijing Road Pedestrian Street (a historic commercial street with Lingnan characteristics, lined with ancient banyan trees, traditional arcades, and modern shops). Enjoy local snacks (recommendations: beef offal soup, fried milk custard, rice rolls) and shopping for souvenirs (Cantonese embroidery, herbal tea products).

Day 7: Guangzhou【Touring the most attractive attractions in Guangzhou】

5 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Guangzhou City centre

Guangzhou

Experience Cantonese morning tea (a traditional Lingnan custom) at a time-honored teahouse (recommendations: dim sums like shrimp dumplings, barbecued pork buns, egg tarts, and osmanthus cake).

Shamian Island

1h
Admission ticket included

Visit Shamian Island (a small island with colonial-era buildings, beautiful gardens, and tree-lined streets, perfect for photos).

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum

1h
Admission ticket included

Then explore Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (a masterpiece of Lingnan architecture, with exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings, and brick carvings, housing cultural relics related to Lingnan culture).

Canton Tower

1h
Admission ticket included

Later, visit Canton Tower (the iconic landmark of Guangzhou, admire its unique “twisted waist” design; optional to climb the observation deck for panoramic views of the city).

Pearl River (Zhujiang)

2h
Admission ticket included

Take a Pearl River Night Cruise (board from the Tianzi Wharf, sail along the Pearl River to admire Guangzhou’s night skyline, including illuminated bridges, skyscrapers, and historical buildings).

Day 8: Guangzhou → Departure

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport for your return flight. The tour ends with wonderful memories of China.

Location

Activity location

Shanghai
- Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ying Bin Gao Su Gong Lu
- Pu Dong Xin Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China

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