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Lying on the northwest of Hunan, Zhajiajie is recognized as "a rarely charming belle in the boudoir" by the famous Chinese painter Wu Guanzhong. Zhajiajie is the first National Forest Park in China featured by its unique hills, queer ridges and peaks, tranquil valleys, thrilling streams and abundant plant and bird resources.
As the maze of nature, Zhajiajie is full of spiffy spots, such as the grotesque Zhajiajie Forest Park (including the breathtaking Cloud-picking Terrace, the outstripping Yellow Lion Village, the great Golden Whip Crag, the clear Golden Whip Stream, the dilapidated walls of Yangjiajie), the impressive Mt. Tianzi, the singular Suoxi Gully, the beautiful Maoyan River, the stalwart Mt. Tianmen, and the supernatural Jiutian Cave.
In addition, the tourists take great delight in taking about the Puguang Temple, Yuhuang Cave and some other great human attractions as well as the appealing customs of the local ethnic people. Zhangjiajie also abounds in many rare plants, flowers and birds. |
| Detailed Itinerary |
| Day 1 |
Depart USA
Depart the US on your international flight to Beijing. |
| Day 2 |
Beijing
Arrive Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China. Meet your guide upon arrival and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 3 |
Beijing
Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. Boat ride on Lake Kunming. Welcome Peking Duck Banquet. (B
L
D) |
| Day 4 |
Beijing
Tour of Juyong Guan Great Wall, Ming Tomb, and Sacred Way. Evening Peking Opera. (B L D) |
| Day 5 |
Beijing - Changsha
Visit the Temple of Heaven in the morning. Fly to Changsha after lunch. Transfer to hotel upon arrival.(B L D) |
| Day 6 |
Changde
Visit Exhibition Hall of Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tombs in the morning. Bus trip to Huayuanxi Stream Scenic Area in Changde after lunch. At night fall, viewing egrets returning to their nests. (B L D) |
| Day 7 |
Changde
Before breakfast, viewing egrets flying out of their nests. Taking a boat to see egrets looking for food on Huaxi Lake. Visit peasants homes and have lunch with peasants' families. At dust, visit a tea plantation and watch egrets returning to their nests. Accommodation at Huayuanxi hotel or in Peasants' homes.(B L D) |
| Day 8 |
Changde
Watching egrets in the morning. Then transfer to Peach Blossom Park. Visit peasants homes and have lunch with peasants' families. Sightseeing in peach Blossom Park and Longevity Palace. Accommodation at Huayuanxi hotel or in Peasants' homes.(B L D) |
| Day 9 |
Zhangjiajie
Bus trip to Zhang Jiajie National Forest. Sightseeing in Underground Dragon Palace "Yellow Dragon Cave" and Earthly Fairyland "Treasure Peak Lake".(B L D) |
| Day 10 |
Zhangjiajie
Cable car up and down Mountain Tianzi and tour of Marshal Helong Park. Lunch at Xianglong Villa. Walk along Golden Whip Stream in the afternoon. (B L D) |
| Day 11 |
Zhangjiajie - Shanghai
Cable car up and down to Yellow Stone Village and Six-Wonder Pavilion in the morning. Depart Zhang Jiajie for Shanghai in the afternoon and transfer to hotel upon arrival. (B L D) |
| Day 12 |
Shanghai
Tour to Chong Ming Island for bird-watching, including plovers, godwits, greenshanks and others. (B L D) |
| Day 13 |
Shanghai
Visit Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, and the Bund. (B L D) |
| Day 14 |
Departure
Transfer to airport for exit flight back to the USA. (B ) |
(B/L/D - indicates meals included in the package)
* Please note: the above itinerary is subject to change without
notice.
Should you want to add additional hotel nights and tour options in China and
other Asian destinations, use our Create-A-Tour or
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*Notes Tour prices quoted are per person. Quotes are subject to change without prior notice, and are valid for a minimum of 2 persons. Quotes are not applicable during special holidays, e. g. New Year, Chinese New Year. For Biking, Skiing, Diving, Golfing and Diving tours, quotes do not include equipment. Special rates for groups larger than 10 persons are available. Please contact us for more information.
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| Map |
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| Itinerary |
| Day 1 |
Depart USA |
| Day 2 |
Arrive Beijing |
| Day 3 |
Beijing |
| Day 4 |
Beijing |
| Day 5 |
Beijing - Changsha |
| Day 6 |
Changde |
| Day 7 |
Changde |
| Day 8 |
Changde |
| Day 9 |
Zhangjiajie |
| Day 10 |
Zhangjiajie |
| Day 11 |
Zhangjiajie - Shanghai |
| Day 12 |
Shanghai |
| Day 13 |
Shanghai |
| Day 14 |
Departure |
Price |
| US$3, 652pp |
US$583 (Single Supplement) |
Tour Inclusions |
| 1) International Air from West Coast, except "Stop-over" tours and Hong Kong/Macau tours. |
| 2) English Speaking Guides as stated in itinerary. |
| 3) Hotel Accommodations are based on Run-of-House or standard. Rooms are based on twin beds unless otherwise specified. King bedrooms may be more (and may be based on availability at time of checkin). Non-smoking rooms may also not be available and are on request basis only. |
| 4) Cruises are based on standard room category. |
| 5) All flights are based on economy class. |
| 6) Round Trip Transfers are private unless otherwise stated in itinerary. |
| 7) Meals -
American (buffet) breakfast & Local Lunch & Dinner
unless otherwise stated in itinerary. B = Breakfast
L = Lunch D =Dinner. |
| 8) All tours and entrance fees private unless otherwise stated in itinerary. |
| 9) Generally, only one piece of checked baggage at 44 pounds in addition to one carry-on per person is allowed on all Chinese domestic flights, China to/from Hong Kong flights and some Intra-Asia flights. |
Tour Exclusions |
| 1) U.S. Domestic Air or Other Transportation not mentioned in itinerary. |
| 2) Items of a personal nature. |
| 3) Those items
as not stated as included. |
| 4) Guide and
Driver tips are left to your discretion. |
| 5) Hotel portage
baggage handling. |
| 6) Passport
and Visa Fees. (Visa services provided by China Professional
Tours. Ask your agent for details.) |
| 7) Excess
Baggage Fees. |
8) Travel & Tour
insurance. (Highly recommended optional insurance
available through China Professional Tours. Ask your
agent for details.) |
| 9) International
Cell Phone. (Rental of cell phone for international
use is available. Please call for details.) |
| 10) Other
U.S or International Departure Taxes. |
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