Überblick
14-day Beijing to Shanghai private tour: Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, pandas, Zhangjiajie and the Bund with a customizable itinerary.
Über diese Tour
This 14-day private China journey connects Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Chongqing, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai. It combines imperial landmarks, living neighbourhoods, giant pandas, dramatic mountain scenery and two of China’s most distinctive modern skylines.
The route below is a carefully planned starting point rather than a rigid group-tour schedule. Tell us your interests, preferred pace and travel style, and the sequence can be adjusted within the practical transport and availability limits of the journey.
Discover Imperial Beijing and the Great Wall
Begin at Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, then continue to the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven for a broad view of imperial Beijing. A separate day takes you to Mutianyu, where restored watchtowers follow the mountain ridges and you can walk at a comfortable pace. The Beijing programme also includes the Olympic Park and an included roast duck dinner.
Uncover the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an
Travel from Beijing to Xi’an by high-speed train and explore one of China’s most important archaeological sites. Visit Pits 1, 2 and 3 of the Terracotta Warriors, then return to the city for the Big Wild Goose Pagoda area and the lively lanes of the Muslim Quarter.
Meet Giant Pandas and Explore Sichuan
Continue by high-speed train to Chengdu, slow down in People’s Park and Kuanzhai Alley, and experience the city’s teahouse culture. Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding early in the day, continue to forested Mount Qingcheng, and later see the Leshan Giant Buddha from a sightseeing boat before travelling onward.
Experience Chongqing and the Dazu Rock Carvings
Discover Chongqing’s steep streets, layered river views and historic hillside neighbourhoods around Xiahaoli and Longmenhao. An included hotpot lunch introduces one of the city’s best-known flavours. A separate excursion visits the Baodingshan section of the UNESCO-listed Dazu Rock Carvings before the journey continues to Zhangjiajie.
Walk Among Zhangjiajie’s Sandstone Peaks
Spend a full day in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, using the Bailong Elevator to reach Yuanjiajie and continuing towards Tianzi Mountain for views across the sandstone peak forest. On the following day, ascend Tianmen Mountain by cableway and explore its high-altitude walkways and Tianmen Cave area, subject to weather and local operations.
Finish with Shanghai’s Historic Waterfront and Skyline
Fly from Zhangjiajie to Shanghai because the practical rail journey exceeds six hours. In Shanghai, compare the modern towers of Lujiazui with the historic architecture of the Bund, visit the Jade Buddha Temple and explore the Old City before your private departure transfer.
Enjoy a Customized Private Journey
This private ground package is available for two or four travellers. It includes thirteen nights in 4-star hotels, daily breakfast, the listed private transfers and sightseeing vehicles, high-speed trains, one domestic flight, attraction tickets and selected meals. Exact 4-star hotel and transport schedules are confirmed after booking and remain subject to availability. An English-speaking guide is not included unless added separately.
Reiseverlauf
DAY 1 Arrival in Beijing
Welcome to China. On arrival at your confirmed Beijing airport or railway station, your private driver will meet you and transfer you directly to your hotel. The remainder of the day is deliberately left free so you can check in, rest after the journey and adjust to the local time. If your arrival schedule allows, take an easy walk nearby and enjoy your first look at the capital at your own pace. Overnight: 4-star hotel in Beijing.
DAY 2 Beijing | Imperial Highlights
After breakfast, begin in the ceremonial heart of Beijing at Tiananmen Square, then continue into the Forbidden City to explore the courtyards and halls of the former imperial palace. In the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace, where landscaped gardens, lakeside views and historic pavilions reveal another side of imperial life. Private vehicle transfers are arranged between the day’s visits. Overnight: 4-star hotel in Beijing.
DAY 3 Beijing | Mutianyu Great Wall
Leave central Beijing for the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, known for its restored watchtowers and sweeping mountain scenery. You will have time to walk the wall and choose a comfortable pace for the ascent and descent. Back in the city, pause around the Olympic Park to see the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube from outside. The day concludes with an included Beijing roast duck dinner. Overnight: 4-star hotel in Beijing.
DAY 4 Beijing to Xi'an by High-Speed Train | Temple of Heaven
Visit the Temple of Heaven, an elegant imperial complex where emperors once prayed for good harvests and local residents still gather in the surrounding park. Afterwards, your driver will transfer you to the railway station for a high-speed train to Xi’an. The selected rail journey is planned to remain within the six-hour limit. On arrival, meet your local driver and transfer to the hotel. Overnight: 4-star hotel in Xi’an.
DAY 5 Xi'an | The Terracotta Warriors
Travel to the Terracotta Warriors museum outside Xi’an and explore Pits 1, 2 and 3, where thousands of life-size soldiers, horses and chariots were created to guard China’s first emperor. Return to the city for the Big Wild Goose Pagoda area, then continue to the Muslim Quarter, a lively district of narrow lanes, food stalls and local specialties. Private vehicle transfers are included throughout the day. Overnight: 4-star hotel in Xi’an.
DAY 6 Xi'an to Chengdu by High-Speed Train
After breakfast, transfer to Xi’an North Railway Station and board a high-speed train to Chengdu, normally taking about three to four and a half hours. Your driver will meet you on arrival and continue into the city. Slow the pace at People’s Park, watch Chengdu residents enjoy their daily routines, then stroll through Kuanzhai Alley and relax in a traditional teahouse atmosphere. Overnight: 4-star hotel in Chengdu.
DAY 7 Chengdu | Giant Pandas and Mount Qingcheng
Start early at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, when the pandas are generally at their most active. Walk through the leafy enclosures and learn about the conservation and breeding work carried out here. Later, travel to Mount Qingcheng, an important Taoist mountain with forested paths, temples and a calm natural setting. Return to Chengdu by private vehicle in the late afternoon. Overnight: 4-star hotel in Chengdu.
DAY 8 Chengdu to Chongqing | Leshan Giant Buddha
Drive from Chengdu to Leshan and board a sightseeing boat for a clear river-level view of the Leshan Giant Buddha, carved into the cliff where three rivers meet. This boat route provides a broad perspective of the monument without requiring the steep stairways on the rock face. Afterwards, continue to the railway station and take a high-speed train to Chongqing. Your driver will meet you on arrival. Overnight: 4-star hotel in Chongqing.
DAY 9 Chongqing | Dazu Rock Carvings and City Views
Travel by private vehicle to the Baodingshan section of the Dazu Rock Carvings, a remarkable group of Buddhist sculptures and narrative reliefs created between the ninth and thirteenth centuries. Return to Chongqing for an included hotpot lunch, then enjoy viewpoints that reveal the city’s layered hills, river crossings and dramatic urban skyline. The pace can be adjusted within the day’s route. Overnight: 4-star hotel in Chongqing.
DAY 10 Chongqing to Zhangjiajie | Historic Neighbourhoods
Explore Chongqing’s historic hillside neighbourhoods around Xiahaoli and Longmenhao, where lanes, restored buildings and elevated river viewpoints show how the old city developed along steep slopes. Pause for views of the Yangtze River bridges and enjoy lunch before transferring to the railway station. Take a high-speed train to Zhangjiajie, normally about two and a half to four and a half hours, then transfer to the hotel. Overnight: 4-star hotel in Zhangjiajie.
DAY 11 Zhangjiajie | National Forest Park
Spend a full day in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park among the slender sandstone pillars that made the region famous. Ride the Bailong Elevator to the higher scenic area, explore Yuanjiajie and its Avatar-inspired viewpoints, then continue towards Tianzi Mountain for layered panoramas across the peak forest. Walking distances and viewing stops can be adjusted to weather and your preferred pace. Overnight: 4-star hotel in Zhangjiajie.
DAY 12 Zhangjiajie to Shanghai by Flight | Tianmen Mountain
Ascend Tianmen Mountain by its long cableway and explore the high-altitude walkways, mountain scenery and the area around Tianmen Cave, subject to weather and local operating conditions. Later, transfer to Zhangjiajie Airport for the flight to Shanghai. Air travel is used on this sector because the practical rail journey exceeds six hours. Your Shanghai driver will meet you after landing. Overnight: 4-star hotel in Shanghai.
DAY 13 Shanghai | City Highlights
Discover Shanghai’s contrasts, beginning in Lujiazui with a visit to an observation deck for wide views over the Huangpu River and the city skyline. Cross to the Bund to see historic waterfront architecture facing Pudong’s modern towers, then visit the Jade Buddha Temple. Finish in the Old City area, where traditional lanes and gardens sit beside contemporary Shanghai. Private vehicle transfers are included. Overnight: 4-star hotel in Shanghai.
DAY 14 Shanghai Departure
Enjoy free time according to your departure schedule, complete hotel checkout and meet your private driver for the transfer to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. The pickup time will be arranged to suit your confirmed flight and allow a practical check-in margin. Your 14-day journey ends at the airport. Breakfast is included if it is served before your departure. No accommodation is included tonight.
Inklusive
✓ Inklusive
13 nights in comfortable 4-star or equivalent hotels (one room for 2 travellers or two rooms for 4 travellers)
Daily hotel breakfast
Private airport and railway-station transfers listed in the itinerary
Private vehicle and driver for the listed sightseeing days
Second-class high-speed train tickets: Beijing-Xi'an, Xi'an-Chengdu, Leshan/Chengdu-Chongqing and Chongqing-Zhangjiajie
Economy-class flight from Zhangjiajie to Shanghai with estimated 20 kg checked baggage
All attraction tickets and scenic-area transport specifically listed in the itinerary
Selected Chinese lunches, Beijing roast duck dinner and Chongqing hotpot lunch as described
Travel liability insurance
✕ Nicht inklusive
International flights to Beijing and from Shanghai
China visa fees
English-speaking or other-language guide services
Meals and drinks not specifically listed as included
Personal expenses, laundry and minibar charges
Tips for drivers, hotel staff and other service personnel
Optional activities and entrance tickets not stated in the itinerary
Single-room supplement or room upgrades
Personal travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Gut zu wissen
The itinerary below is one possibility. Tell us your preferences and our travel experts can customize the route, hotels and pace to suit your interests, travel style and budget.
Exact hotels, train numbers and flight schedules are confirmed after booking and are subject to availability.
Passport details are required for all domestic train, flight and attraction reservations.
The itinerary includes stairs, uneven paths and extended walking at the Great Wall, Mount Qingcheng, Dazu and Zhangjiajie.
The route may be adjusted for weather, ticket controls, railway or flight changes while preserving the main experiences.
Book early for the Forbidden City and other attractions with limited daily capacity.
This package does not include a live guide.
Stornierungsbedingungen
Bei den meisten Touren kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Std. vor Beginn. Genaue Bedingungen werden bei der Buchung angezeigt.
Bewertungen
Honestly, I chose this route for Mutianyu, but it didn't feel built around a single attraction. The Great Wall gave the day a different rhythm. My only advice is not to shorten the time at the Great Wall.
We had enough information to understand the Great Wall, but it never turned into a classroom. The balance felt natural. With 14 days to work with, the balance felt sensible.
A practical note: there is a lot of moving between places. Packing light made a bigger difference than any sightseeing tip I read beforehand. The time around the Terracotta Warriors was not the part I would cut.
In hindsight, the route made more sense once we were on it. Time at the Temple of Heaven set the pace, while the giant pandas gave us a reason to slow down.
Honestly, the guide knew when to explain and when to stop talking. Rare, and appreciated.