5 Days Best Shanghai and Zhangjiajie Tour by Flight

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Shanghai Arrival

   Welcome to Shanghai, the most prosperous city in the Chinese mainland! Upon your arrival, your local driver will pick you up at the exit of the Arrival Hall. Then you will be transferred to your well-selected hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace.

   Meal: N/A

   Accommodation: in Shanghai

2. Day 2: Shanghai City Tour
   Discover Ancient Artifacts, Classical Garden, Iconic Landmarks

   This morning, your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby to start your Shanghai trip. Your first destination is the Shanghai Museum, situated on the southern side of People's Square. Here, you'll explore four exhibition floors showing more than 100,000 invaluable artifacts, including bronze vessels, ceramics, calligraphy works, jade pieces, and crafts from ethnic minorities.

   Then go to Yu Garden, a typical Jiangnan classical garden, which was built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The garden is exquisitely designed, with rockeries, water pools, covered bridges, and pavilions as the main components. The nearby Yuyuan Market is also worth visiting. There are many antique buildings, integrating shopping, tasting local snacks and sightseeing.

   

   Enjoy lunch after the visit. In the afternoon, explore the modern elements of this city, starting from the Shanghai World Financial Center. Located in Pudong New Area, it overlooks Puxi and Huangpu River to the west. With a total of 104 floors, you will ascend the 100th observation hall to view the magnificent panoramic view of the Huangpu River.

   Afterward, head to the "First Commercial Street of China." Stretching about 1.6 kilometers, Nanjing Road boasts many high-end shopping malls, exclusive brand stores, and quaint traditional shops. It is truly a shopping paradise. If you're lucky, you can enjoy street performances.

   The last stop today is the Bund, the most iconic attraction in Shanghai. It faces the Huangpu River to the east and 52 buildings with different styles, including Gothic and Romanesque, stand to the west.

   

   Optional activities:

   You can experience the Huangpu River Night Cruise. It passes through landmark buildings such as the World Financial Center, Jinmao Tower, Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, etc. Immerse yourself in the charming night view of Shanghai.

   We can also arrange a wonderful acrobatic performance for you (at your own expense).

3. Day 3: Shanghai to Zhangjiajie Tour
   Experience Stunning Canyon Views and the Thrilling Glass Bridge

   Today you will take the morning flight to Zhangjiajie, which has the title of "National Forest City". After arrival, a local private tour guide will take you to have lunch.

   This afternoon, your Zhangjiajie tour officially begins! You will visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. The vegetation in the canyon is lush and the air is fresh; Flying waterfalls, streams, and springs can be seen everywhere, like a natural oxygen bar.

   The most worth visiting attraction in this scenic area is the Glass Bridge, which is 430 meters long and more than 280 meters away from the valley bottom. It is the longest and tallest transparent glass bridge in the world. In addition, the bridge provides facilities for bungee jumping and zip lines (at an additional cost).

   

   Notes: In the event of extreme weather conditions, such as major storms, the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge may be closed. Tourists wearing high heels are not allowed to cross the bridge.

   After the visit, we will escort you to the hotel in Wulingyuan to have a good rest.

   Meal: Breakfast + Lunch

   Accommodation: in Zhangjiajie

4. Day 4: Zhangjiajie Avatar Tour
   Discover the Real-life Hallelujah Mountains

   After breakfast, continue your Zhangjiajie adventure and head to Tianzishan Scenic Area, known as the "King of Peak Forests". Millions of years ago, Tianzi Mountain was a vast sea. Later, due to complex and lengthy geological processes, various uniquely shaped peaks such as the Imperial Writing Brush Peaks, Sky Garden, and Immortal Bridge, were formed in the spot area. The sea of clouds after rain is another major feature. If you are lucky, you may witness this magnificent scenery.

   

   In the afternoon, you will be led to explore the real-life Hallelujah Mountains in the Yuanjiajie. The Enchanting Platform is the best observation deck, surrounded by hundreds of towering stone peaks, exuding an extraordinary aura. The Bailong Elevator is a highlight, as it is the world's tallest outdoor sightseeing elevator (operating at a height of 326 meters). After exiting the elevator, you will appreciate the magnificent quartz sandstone pillars.

   After the tour ends, we will escort you to the hotel in the city center for check-in.

   Meal: Breakfast + Lunch

   Accommodation: in Zhangjiajie

   

5. Day 5: Zhangjiajie Departure
   Walk the Exciting Glass Skywalk, Challenge 999 Steps to Tianmen Cave

   Check out after breakfast and head to the last stop of this trip - Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area. The main peak of Tianmen Mountain has an elevation of 1518.6 meters and is the highest mountain in Zhangjiajie. Upon arrival, you will take a cable car around 7,500 meters long to reach the mountaintop. After getting off the cable car, follow your tour guide to explore some classic attractions.

   The Glass Skywalk is 60 meters long and 1.6 meters wide, which is a viewing platform stretching out from the sky. Unlike other boardwalks, Ghost Valley Plank Road is neither at the top nor on the side of a cliff, but stands in the middle of a towering cliff, which is quite exciting. Tianmen Mountain Temple was founded in the Ming Dynasty and is the Buddhist center of western Hunan. Outside the temple, there are towering ancient trees, and not far away there is a seven-storey stupa.

   Afterward, we go down to Tianmen Cave, the core landscape of the scenic area. It is the highest natural through-mountain cave in the world, and has been a fairyland described by literati and poets since ancient times. If you have the energy to do so, conquering the 999 steps can be an unforgettable experience.

   

   Finally, take the sightseeing bus on the scenic 99-Bend Road and descend the mountain.

   It's time to say goodbye to Zhangjiajie after lunch. Your guide and driver will take you to the airport. The 5-day private Shanghai and Zhangjiajie tour ends here! Safe travels!

   Meal: Breakfast

   Accommodation: N/A