First Glimpse

Arrival at Beijing Capital Airport. Meet your driver (no guide), who will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name, and transfer to your hotel (approx. 1 hour drive).
Rest of the day at leisure (no guide or driver), meals at your own expense (not included).
Visits with your tour leader:
Visit Beijing Zoo (Panda Hall), the Lama Temple, the Temple of Confucius and Imperial College (Guozijian). Stroll on foot through a typical hutong district along Houhai Lake (Shichahai area), then explore Beihai Park.

Beijing - Great Wall – Beijing
Meet your driver (no guide but with your tour leader), who will be at your disposal from 08:30 to 17:30.
Depart for the Great Wall at Mutianyu (80km/about 1h30 drive): built over 6,700 km to protect the Middle Kingdom from northern barbarian invasions, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cable car ascent is planned, descent on foot (option to take the toboggan down, payment on-site). In the afternoon, return to Beijing (80km/about 1h40 drive), visit the Summer Palace and walk through the vast park along Kunming Lake. Return transfer to your hotel.
Breakfast at your hotel included; lunch and dinner not included.

Meet your French-speaking guide at your hotel and depart for a full day of sightseeing in a private vehicle, at your disposal from 09:00 to 17:30.
Meet your French-speaking guide at 9:00. Visit the Temple of Heaven nestled in the vast Tiantan Gongyuan Park, whose majestic triple-roofed rotunda is one of the finest Ming architectural achievements. Not far from the temple, step into a small teahouse to taste this wholesome beverage. Walk on foot through a typical hutong district in Qianmen.
Lunch - Street Food Tour through the hutongs around Qianmen Street, including:
Dashilan: Fangzhuanchang Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste and minced meat), Xianyukou Hutong: Qingyanglou Zha Gao (fried cake), Jin Fang Snacks: Lu Da Gun (sticky rice roll coated in soybean flour), Sanyuan Meiyuan: Dou Sha Nai Juan (red bean paste milk roll), Shuang Pi Nai (double-skin milk pudding), Menkuang Hutong: Tongyixuan Dalian Huoshao (stuffed flatbread).
Walk across Tiananmen Square, the 'Gate of Heavenly Peace,' then visit the Forbidden City, once home to Chinese emperors and the seat of political power. After leaving the Forbidden City, walk up Coal Hill for access to Wanchun Pavilion, where you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Beijing. Return transfer to your hotel.

08:00 Private transfer to Beijing West Station with your driver (no guide) to board the high-speed train to Xi’an North G55 09:55-14:05 (Approx. 4h10 / 2nd class seats).
Arrival at Xi’an North Station, private transfer with your driver (no guide) to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure (no guide or driver).
Visits with your tour leader:
Stroll around the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, followed by an exploration of Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter and a visit to the Great Mosque, founded in the 8th century. Walk along the oldest city walls in China, stretching 14 km.

Meet your French-speaking guide and your driver, both at your disposal from 9:00 to 17:30.
Depart for the famous Terracotta Army site (40 km / approx. 1 hour drive), guarding the mausoleum of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Be impressed by the discovery of around 6,000 life-size terracotta warriors and horses arranged in battle formation.
Lunch 'Three Qin Menu' included—a local Shaanxi (China) specialty consisting of “Liangpi”: spicy cold noodles, “Roujiamo”: Chinese burger with braised meat, and “Bingfeng”: local orange soda.
Return to Xi’an for a visit to one of the city’s iconic landmarks: the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. Built in the 7th century under the Tang Dynasty to house Buddhist scriptures brought back from India by the monk Xuanzang, this historic pagoda rises 64 meters high and offers wonderful panoramic city views. Stroll through the surrounding gardens, followed by a Chinese calligraphy class. Return to your hotel.

Suggestion: 'Dumpling banquet' dinner followed by a Tang Dynasty dance show at the Grand Tang Theatre (supplement of 45 EUR per person)

09:00 Private transfer to Xi’an North Station (approx. 1 hour drive) with your driver (no guide) to board the high-speed train to Chengdu East D1925 10:55-14:37 (Approx. 3h42 / 2nd class seats). On arrival at Chengdu East Station, transfer with your driver (no guide) to your hotel – approx. 30 min. Rest of the day free (no guide or driver).
Suggested visits: Walk through People’s Park. Wander around the Kuanzhaixiangzi district.

Meet your English-speaking guide and your driver, at your disposal from 08:30 to 15:30.
Morning visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. This wonderful center offers a thorough discovery of Sichuan’s emblematic animal, amidst the bamboo groves covering most of the park. Chinese hotpot lunch included.
In the afternoon, visit Wenshu Monastery, built under the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD). Then, transfer to Chengdu East Station (30 minutes by car) with your driver (no guide) to board the high-speed train to Chongqing West G2163 16:00–17:32 (2nd class seats).
Arrival at Chongqing Station, meet your driver (no guide) and transfer to your hotel (45 minutes).

Day at leisure (no guide or driver).
Suggested visits:
Walk along Chaotianmen pedestrian street, the most bustling commercial street in Chongqing, and explore Hongyadong, a complex featuring traditional 'Diaojiaolou' architecture. Visit Shibati, an old traditional street in Chongqing. Ride the amazing Liziba monorail through a building and experience the unique charm of transportation in this mountain city.
17:30 Transfer to Chongqing East Station (approx. 30 minutes by car) with your driver (no guide) to board the high-speed train to Zhangjiajie West G2439 18:54–20:56 (2nd class seats).
Arrival at Zhangjiajie West Station, meet your driver (no guide) and transfer to your hotel (approx. 40 minutes by car).

Meet your English-speaking guide and your driver, at your disposal from 9:00 to 17:30.
This morning, take the world’s longest cable car (7,455 meters) up Tianmen Mountain. At 1,518 meters above sea level, it's the highest mountain in Zhangjiajie. Take a short walk around the summit along glass walkways clinging to the cliffs, to the Tianmen Cave and an archway made famous by Russian pilots who flew through it by plane. Descend from the mountain via the world’s longest escalator, then walk down the long staircase beneath the arch. Lunch.
Transfer to the Grand Canyon and Glass Bridge (approx. 65km/about 1h30 drive). Walk across the world’s highest and longest glass bridge (total length 536 meters), spanning between two mountains in the shape of a white butterfly. The area is often shrouded in clouds and mist, with the mountains at your feet. Tourists walk across the bridge as if suspended in midair. At the center of the bridge is an adrenaline-filled zip line (620 meters long), that lets you fly over the canyon in 30 seconds. Afterwards, you can take the slide down to the base of the mountain or opt for the elevator. Stroll along the river through the Grand Canyon. Finally, reach the jetty at Lake Shenquan and cruise the lake to finish the day at the Grand Canyon. Return to your hotel.

Meet your English-speaking guide and your driver, at your disposal from 9:00 to 17:30.
Meet your English-speaking guide and transfer to the entrance of Zhangjiajie National Park, a UNESCO site since 1992. Transportation within the park is by shuttle bus (included in the entrance fee). You’ll first take the Bailong Elevator. At 326 meters, it is believed to be the highest outdoor lift in the world. It takes just 1.58 seconds to deliver visitors from the valley floor to the mountaintop. Explore the Yuangjiajie area (Halleluja Mt), a site with stunning viewpoints in lush vegetation, above dramatic rocky outcrops that inspired the landscapes of the film Avatar. Next transfer by shuttle (40 minutes) to Tianzi Mountain, dotted with almost 100 natural platforms, over 2,000 sharp peaks and dozens of waterfalls. Spectacular cable car descent through rocky spires to the base of the park.

08:00 Transfer to Zhangjiajie West Station (25km/about 40 min drive) with your driver (no guide) to take the high-speed train to Fenghuang Gucheng G6365 09:33–10:24 (2nd class seats).
Arrival at Fenghuang Gucheng Station, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.
Breakfast at your hotel included; lunch and dinner not included.
Day exploring Fenghuang.
Overnight at Qichi Yijiaren River-view Hostel 3* charm
In the west of Hunan province, the small town of Fenghuang has managed to preserve its authentic charm along with its customs and traditions. Its setting plays a big part: the natural beauty of the area, with lush mountains and flowing rivers, enhances its appeal. The town itself remains mysterious and elegant, often shrouded in a mystical morning mist, yet its design is refreshingly simple. Within the town, the main historical sites are all tucked along cobbled old lanes, where street vendors sell wooden combs and other accessories typical of the region. The bridges and houses mirror the scenery seen in traditional Chinese paintings. You will need a single admission ticket to visit Fenghuang’s attractions: the Hong Bridge, the Phoenix Statue, the city walls, temples, and watchtowers.

Free morning in Fenghuang (without guide or driver).
14:30 Transfer to Fenghuang Gucheng station (approx. 30min) with your driver (no guide) to board the high-speed train to Shanghai Hongqiao G471 15:38–21:57 (Duration: about 6h19 / 2nd class seats). On arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao station, meet your driver (no guide) and transfer to your hotel – approx. 1 hour.

Meet your French-speaking guide at your hotel and set off for a full day of sightseeing in a private vehicle, available from 09:00 to 17:30. Meet your French-speaking guide at 9:00. Take a walk in Fuxing Park, where you’ll have a chance to watch cultural activities such as dance and Taichi. Next, explore the French Concession in Shanghai’s Bugaoli (Cité Bourgogne) district and discover French influences in the urban planning and colonial-era buildings.
Lunch of steamed dumplings, scallion oil noodles, crispy breaded pork cutlet, spring rolls with yellow croaker.
Visit Shanghai’s old town, tracing daily life in China before modernization and bringing the city’s past back to life. Walk along the Bund district, which stretches for over 1.6km along the Huangpu River—an amazing remnant of old Shanghai, once known as the ‘Boulevard of Revolution’. Transfer back to your hotel

Day at leisure (no guide or driver).
Sightseeing suggestions:
Visit the financial district and its skyscrapers, offering a superb view of Shanghai from the Shanghai Tower, the city’s tallest building rising to 632 meters. Stroll through the financial quarters and visit the Shanghai Museum in Pudong. Tour the Jade Buddha Temple and the M50 district. Enjoy free time exploring the winding little streets of Tianzifang. Discover Yu Garden—a magnificent, traditional Chinese garden in Shanghai. Built in the 16th century, it symbolizes the world on a miniature scale: its rivers become streams and mountains become rocks, placing humankind in harmony within this world.