12-Day丨Beijing, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an & Zhangjiajie
A private 12 days journey through Beijing · Zhengzhou · Luoyang · Xi'an · Zhangjiajie, with flexible planning and local support.
Itinerary Overview
- Duration:
- 12 days (Customizable)
- Destination:
- Beijing · Zhengzhou · Luoyang · Xi'an · Zhangjiajie
- Travel Style:
- Private Car · Tailor-Made
- Departure:
- Arranged around your flights
- Ideal For:
- Couples · Families · Friends · Corporate
Tour Highlights
Route Map Overview
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Place | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Beijing | Tiananmen Square, The Palace Museum & Front Gate Street |
| Day 2 | Beijing | Juyongguan Great Wall& the Summer Palace |
| Day 3 | Beijing→Zhengzhou | Visit Henan Museum |
| Day 4 | Zhengzhou → Luoyang | Visit Shaolin Temple |
| Day 5 | Luoyang | Visit Longmen Grottoes and Luoyang Museum. |
| Day 6 | Luoyang → Xi’an | Visit White Horse Temple |
| Day 7 | Xi’an | Visit the Terracotta Army and Huaqing Palace |
| Day 8 | Xi’an | Cycle along the Xi’an City Wall& Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda& Enjoy the Tang Dynasty Everbright City |
| Day 9 | Xi’an →Zhangjiajie | Visit the Shaanxi History Museum |
| Day 10 | Zhangjiajie | Huangshi Village & Golden Whip Stream |
| Day 11 | Zhangjiajie | Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon & Huanglong Cave |
| Day 12 | Zhangjiajie | Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park |
Day 1Beijing
Highlights: Tiananmen Square, The Palace Museum & Front Gate Street
We begin our journey at Tiananmen Square, the symbolic heart of China’s capital city.
Then we’ll step into the Palace Museum to admire ancient imperial palaces and precious cultural relics.
Later, wander along Front Gate Street to taste traditional local snacks and witness genuine Beijing folk customs.
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Day 2Beijing
Highlights: Juyongguan Great Wall& the Summer Palace
Morning:Juyongguan Great Wall
In the morning, we drive to Juyongguan Great Wall to climb the well-preserved grand ancient military defense project.
Afternoon:Summer Palace
After lunch, we transfer to the Summer Palace, the most famous classical royal garden in Beijing. You can appreciate elegant lake scenery, delicate pavilions and exquisite Chinese garden design during your leisure time here.
Night:train to Zhengzhou
At night, we take a train to Zhengzhou.
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Day 3Beijing → Zhengzhou
Highlights: Visit Henan Museum
Morning:Henan Museum
We arrive Zhengzhou in the morning to explore Henan Museum to trace the profound ancient Central Plains civilisation embodied by precious cultural relics.
Afternoon:Ancient Streets
We take our afternoon to wander surrounding ancient streets to appreciate the profound historical heritage of Zhengzhou.
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Day 4Zhengzhou → Luoyang
Highlights: Visit Shaolin Temple
We depart Zhengzhou for Luoyang in the morning and pay a pilgrimage to Shaolin Temple, the cradle of Chinese kung fu, and we spend the afternoon watching authentic martial arts performances and wandering serene ancient Buddhist courtyards.
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Day 5Luoyang
Highlights: Visit Longmen Grottoes and Luoyang Museum.
We marvel at the grand carved statues of Longmen Grottoes along the river cliffs in the morning, and we head to Luoyang Museum in the afternoon to dive into the splendid imperial history of this ancient capital of thirteen dynasties.
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Day 6Luoyang → Xi’an
Highlights: Visit White Horse Temple
We set off from Luoyang to Xi’an in the morning and visit White Horse Temple, China’s earliest official Buddhist shrine, and we stroll its tranquil ancient temples and cypress-shaded paths throughout the afternoon.
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Day 7Xi’an
Highlights: Visit the Terracotta Army and Huaqing Palace
We journey out of the city in the morning to witness the magnificent Terracotta Army and grasp the glory of the Qin Empire, and we wander the scenic Huaqing Palace by the mountain springs in the afternoon to recall age-old Tang royal tales.
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Day 8Xi’an
Highlights: Cycle along the Xi’an City Wall& Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda& Enjoy the Tang Dynasty Everbright City
We cycle atop the well-preserved Xi’an City Wall in the morning to overlook the ancient urban layout, then visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda to savour profound Buddhist culture, and we linger at Tang Dynasty Everbright City in the afternoon to immerse ourselves in resplendent Tang-style night scenes.
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Day 9Xi’an → Zhangjiajie
Highlights: Visit the Shaanxi History Museum
We tour the Shaanxi History Museum in the morning and admire thousands of artefacts that record the vicissitudes of ancient Chang’an civilisation, before taking transport to Zhangjiajie and resting amid quiet mountain scenery in the afternoon.
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Day 10Zhangjiajie
Highlights: Huangshi Village & Golden Whip Stream
Take the cable car to Huangshi Village for panoramic views in the morning, then hike beside Golden Whip Stream through the quiet sandstone valley in the afternoon.
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Day 11Zhangjiajie
Highlights: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon & Huanglong Cave
Explore the canyon's forest, streams and glass bridge in the morning, followed by Huanglong Cave's vast underground formations in the afternoon.
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Day 12Zhangjiajie
Highlights: Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
Ascend Tianmen Mountain by cableway, experience its cliffside scenery and visit the natural Tianmen Cave before departure.
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✓ What's Included
- Private vehicle & professional dedicated driver
- English-speaking local expert tour guide
- All attraction entrance tickets & cable car fees in itinerary
- Hotel accommodation selected according to your preferences
- Our local ground support & 24/7 assistance
✕ Not Included
- International round-trip flights
- Passport & visa fees
- Personal expenses (dining, shopping, drinks)
- Optional activities not listed in itinerary
- Gratuities / tips for guide and driver
Specific inclusions and exclusions will be confirmed based on your customized itinerary and clearly listed in your final proposal.
Hotel Accommodation Options
We recommend suitable hotel options based on your budget, style and preferences.
ⓘ Hotel photos for reference only; actual stays arranged based on your preferences (family rooms, twin beds, etc.).
