Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Shanghai
Afternoon: Arrive at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Meet and greet with your dedicated tour guide before heading to your dinner restaurant.
Evening: Enjoy a special welcome dinner, begin your Shanghai-Zhangjiajie tour, and check in to your hotel.
Day 2 Shanghai
Morning: [Cultural Exploration & Modern Vibrancy] Enjoy a photo op at the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Jinmao Tower. Then, proceed to the Shanghai World Financial Center (one of the world's highest observation decks) and overlook the winding Huangpu River from the 100th-floor glass observation deck, immersing you in the vibrant energy of Shanghai's financial center.
Lunch: Own expense.
Afternoon: [Cultural Exploration & Fusion of Past and Present] Visit Chenghuang Temple (stroll through the Ming and Qing dynasty-style buildings, savor authentic snacks like pear paste candy and five-spice beans, and experience the folk customs of old Shanghai); Yu Garden (experience the quaint and tranquil winding paths of a Jiangnan classical garden); and Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (experience the vibrant commercial scene where traditional time-honored brands meet international brands).
Dinner: Own expense.
Evening: [Special Experience & Huangpu River Night Cruise] Take a boat cruise to admire the dazzling night views of both sides of the river. Witness the dialogue between the Bund's World Architecture Exhibition and the Lujiazui skyscrapers, and experience the charm of Shanghai, the "Magic City."
Day 3 Shanghai
Morning: [Business Exchange] Visit the Shanghai Federation of Modern Service Industries and hold a salon discussion.
Lunch: Own expense.
Afternoon: [Company Visit] Visit an internet company.
Dinner: Own expense.
Evening: [Cultural Tour] Depart to Xintiandi. Within the historic Shikumen neighborhood, explore high-end restaurants, trendy retail, and cultural experiences, experiencing the fusion of Shanghainese charm and international flair.
Day 4 Shanghai - Zhangjiajie
Afternoon: Arrive at Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport and drive to the hotel for check-in.
[Nature Walk] Golden Whip Stream Hike (Starting from the Oxygen Bar Square, passing Golden Whip Rock and filming locations of Journey to the West, to the Thousand Miles Meeting Point and returning to the landmark gate. The entire walk is approximately 2.5 kilometers. Enjoy the beautiful creek scenery and the presence of wild macaques along the way. It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes and take care of your belongings.)
Dinner: Own expense(We recommend trying Zhangjiajie specialties such as Three-Hash Pot and Rock Ear Chicken).
Evening: [Cultural Performance] Watch the live performance "Charming Xiangxi" and experience the charm of Tujia folk culture and art.
Afterwards, return to the hotel for rest.
Day 5 Zhangjiajie
Morning: [Business Exchange] Visit the Chamber of Commerce to learn about economic development policies and the business environment.
Lunch: Own expense.
Afternoon: [Company Visit] Visit a tea factory (learn about tea planting and production processes, experience the charm of Zhangjiajie's unique agricultural industry, and taste authentic tea).
Dinner: Own expense, then free at leisure.
Day 6 Zhangjiajie
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning: [Cultural Tour · Wulingyuan Core Scenic Area] Drive to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Core Area of the World Heritage Site).
- Ride the Bailong Elevator, the "world's tallest outdoor elevator" (335 meters vertical drop, 88 seconds to reach Yuanjiajie Scenic Area).
- Tour Yuanjiajie Scenic Area: Visit the "World's No. 1 Bridge" natural stone bridge and the 150-meter-high "Qiankun Pillar," a filming location for "Avatar".
- Depart for Yangjiajie Scenic Area: Ride the Yangjiajie Cableway for a panoramic view of the precipitous peaks, resembling a "natural Great Wall".
Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a specialty restaurant within the scenic area.
Afternoon: [Cultural Tour · Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area] (known as the "King of Peaks").
- Visit the "Fairy Scattering Flowers" Observation Deck to admire the stone peaks looming in the mist.
- Descend the mountain on the Tianzi Mountain Cableway, overlooking the canyon abyss from the glass cabin.
- Stroll along the Ten-Mile Gallery: Admire the lifelike natural stone formations, including the "Herb Collector" and the "Three Sisters Peak.".
Dinner: Own expense.
Evening: Return to the hotel for rest.
Day 7 Zhangjiajie
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning:[Cultural Tour · Tianmen Mountain] Drive to Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area.
- Ride the world's longest alpine cableway (28 minutes, overlooking the 99 winding mountain roads).
- Experience the 60-meter-long, transparent, tempered glass plank road at 1,430 meters above sea level.
- Stroll along the Guigu Plank Road (1,600 meters long, a cliff-side wooden plank road) and try the "Skywalk" (extending 4-5 meters into the mountain, offering a suspended view of the peaks).
Lunch: Restaurant within Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area.
Afternoon:[Cultural Tour · Tianmen Mountain In-depth Experience]
- Visit Tianmen Mountain Temple (a Tibetan Buddhist temple on the summit, its red walls and golden roof reflecting the peaks).
- Descend on seven escalators through the mountain to reach the world-famous "Tianmen Cave" (a 131-meter-high natural cave).
- Challenge the "Ladder to Heaven": Slowly descend the steep steps and experience the wonders of Tianmen Mountain shrouded in mist.
- Return by express train or scenic bus, traversing the 99 winding mountain roads.
Dinner: Own expense.
Evening: Return to the hotel for rest.
Day 8 Zhangjiajie - Shanghai
Morning: Free at leisure (you may shop for Zhangjiajie souvenirs near the hotel).
After lunch: Drive to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport and return to Shanghai.
Afternoon: Arrive in Shanghai.
Evening: Dinner at a restaurant near the airport (at your own expense).
Day 9 Home
Morning: Arrive at home, concluding this Shanghai-Zhangjiajie dual-city tour.
