{"id":49,"date":"2026-08-06T13:43:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8790\/tours\/beijing-zhengzhou-luoyang-xian-zhangjiajie-12-day\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T03:27:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T03:27:24","slug":"beijing-zhengzhou-luoyang-xian-zhangjiajie-12-day","status":"publish","type":"tux_tour","link":"https:\/\/txchinatours.com\/pt\/tours\/beijing-zhengzhou-luoyang-xian-zhangjiajie-12-day\/","title":{"rendered":"12-Day\u4e28Beijing, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi\u2019an & Zhangjiajie"},"content":{"rendered":"
\nDay 1<\/span>Beijing<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n
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Highlights:<\/strong> Tiananmen Square, The Palace Museum & Front Gate Street<\/p>\n

We begin our journey at Tiananmen Square, the symbolic heart of China\u2019s capital city.<\/p>\n

Then we\u2019ll step into the Palace Museum to admire ancient imperial palaces and precious cultural relics.<\/p>\n

Later, wander along Front Gate Street to taste traditional local snacks and witness genuine Beijing folk customs.<\/p>\n

Scenic Spots & Highlights of the Day<\/h5>
\"Forbidden
Forbidden City & Imperial Palaces<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\"Mutianyu
Mutianyu Great Wall Panorama<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nDay 2<\/span>Beijing<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n
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Highlights:<\/strong> Juyongguan Great Wall& the Summer Palace<\/p>\n

Morning:<\/span>Juyongguan Great Wall<\/span><\/h4>\n

In the morning, we drive to Juyongguan Great Wall to climb the well-preserved grand ancient military defense project.<\/p>\n

Afternoon:<\/span>Summer Palace<\/span><\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Night:<\/span>train to Zhengzhou<\/span><\/h4>\n

At night, we take a train to Zhengzhou.<\/p>\n

Scenic Spots & Highlights of the Day<\/h5>
\"Forbidden
Forbidden City & Imperial Palaces<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\"Mutianyu
Mutianyu Great Wall Panorama<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nDay 3<\/span>Beijing \u2192 Zhengzhou<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n
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Highlights:<\/strong> Visit Henan Museum<\/p>\n

Morning:<\/span>Henan Museum<\/span><\/h4>\n

We arrive Zhengzhou in the morning to explore Henan Museum to trace the profound ancient Central Plains civilisation embodied by precious cultural relics.<\/p>\n

Afternoon:<\/span>Ancient Streets<\/span><\/h4>\n

We take our afternoon to wander surrounding ancient streets to appreciate the profound historical heritage of Zhengzhou.<\/p>\n

Scenic Spots & Highlights of the Day<\/h5>
\"Forbidden
Forbidden City & Imperial Palaces<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\"Mutianyu
Mutianyu Great Wall Panorama<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nDay 4<\/span>Zhengzhou \u2192 Luoyang<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n
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Highlights:<\/strong> Visit Shaolin Temple<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Scenic Spots & Highlights of the Day<\/h5>
\"Longmen
Longmen Grottoes UNESCO Buddhist Carvings<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\"Henan
Henan Museum & Ancient Treasures<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nDay 5<\/span>Luoyang<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n
\n

Highlights:<\/strong> Visit Longmen Grottoes and Luoyang Museum.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Scenic Spots & Highlights of the Day<\/h5>
\"Longmen
Longmen Grottoes UNESCO Buddhist Carvings<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\"Henan
Henan Museum & Ancient Treasures<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nDay 6<\/span>Luoyang \u2192 Xi\u2019an<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n
\n

Highlights:<\/strong> Visit White Horse Temple<\/p>\n

We set off from Luoyang to Xi\u2019an in the morning and visit White Horse Temple, China\u2019s earliest official Buddhist shrine, and we stroll its tranquil ancient temples and cypress-shaded paths throughout the afternoon.<\/p>\n

Scenic Spots & Highlights of the Day<\/h5>
\"Longmen
Longmen Grottoes UNESCO Buddhist Carvings<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\"Henan
Henan Museum & Ancient Treasures<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nDay 7<\/span>Xi\u2019an<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n
\n

Highlights:<\/strong> Visit the Terracotta Army and Huaqing Palace<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Scenic Spots & Highlights of the Day<\/h5>
\"Avatar
Avatar Hallelujah Mountains (Qiankun Column)<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\"Tianzi
Tianzi Mountain Sea of Clouds<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nDay 8<\/span>Xi\u2019an<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n
\n

Highlights:<\/strong> Cycle along the Xi\u2019an City Wall& Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda& Enjoy the Tang Dynasty Everbright City<\/p>\n

We cycle atop the well-preserved Xi\u2019an 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.<\/p>\n

Scenic Spots & Highlights of the Day<\/h5>
\"Tianmen
Tianmen Mountain Cableway & Glass Skywalk<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\"Misty
Misty Quartz Sandstone Pillars<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nDay 9<\/span>Xi\u2019an \u2192 Zhangjiajie<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n
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Highlights:<\/strong> Visit the Shaanxi History Museum<\/p>\n

We tour the Shaanxi History Museum in the morning and admire thousands of artefacts that record the vicissitudes of ancient Chang\u2019an civilisation, before taking transport to Zhangjiajie and resting amid quiet mountain scenery in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

Scenic Spots & Highlights of the Day<\/h5>
\"Golden
Golden Whip Stream National Forest Park<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\"Sunset
Sunset Glow Over Wulingyuan Canyon<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nDay 10<\/span>Zhangjiajie<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n
\n

Highlights:<\/strong> Huangshi Village & Golden Whip Stream<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Scenic Spots & Highlights of the Day<\/h5>
\"Avatar
Avatar Hallelujah Mountains (Qiankun Column)<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\"Tianzi
Tianzi Mountain Sea of Clouds<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nDay 11<\/span>Zhangjiajie<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n
\n

Highlights:<\/strong> Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon & Huanglong Cave<\/p>\n

Explore the canyon's forest, streams and glass bridge in the morning, followed by Huanglong Cave's vast underground formations in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

Scenic Spots & Highlights of the Day<\/h5>
\"Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\"Baofeng
Baofeng Lake Scenic Cruise<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nDay 12<\/span>Zhangjiajie<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n
\n

Highlights:<\/strong> Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park<\/p>\n

Ascend Tianmen Mountain by cableway, experience its cliffside scenery and visit the natural Tianmen Cave before departure.<\/p>\n

Scenic Spots & Highlights of the Day<\/h5>
\"Tianmen
Tianmen Mountain Cableway & Glass Skywalk<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\"Tianmen
Tianmen Cave (Heaven's Gate)<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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