10-Day China Trip Itinerary (Guangdong → Zhangjiajie → Shanghai → Beijing）

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 1 — Arrive in Guangzhou

  • Morning: Arrive Guangzhou (Baiyun). Transfer to hotel near Pazhou / Canton Fair area (drive ~35–80 min depending on traffic).

  • Afternoon: If Canton Fair is running, attend; otherwise visit Canton Tower, Shamian Island, and try Cantonese dim sum for dinner.

  • Night: Rest near Pazhou.

  
  

• Day 2 — Guangzhou → Evening flight to Zhangjiajie

  • Morning: Finish Canton Fair visits / exhibitions. Quick stop at Chen Clan Ancestral Hall if time.

  • Afternoon: Transfer to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport for flight to Zhangjiajie Hehua (~1 hr 45 min). Arrive evening.

  • Night: Overnight in Zhangjiajie city / Wulingyuan area.

  
  

• Day 3 — Zhangjiajie: National Forest Park (Day 1)

  • Full day: Explore Yuanjiajie (Avatar Hallelujah Mountain viewpoint), Bailong Elevator, and Yuanjiajie cable routes.

  • Night: Local Hunan cuisine; overnight in Wulingyuan.

  
  

• Day 4 — Zhangjiajie: Tianmen Mountain / Glass Walkways → Late flight to Shanghai

  • Morning: Visit Tianmen Mountain — glass skywalk and the long cable car.

  • Afternoon: Transfer to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport for flight to Shanghai (~2–2.5 hrs).

  • Night: Overnight in central Shanghai (The Bund / Nanjing Rd area recommended).

  
  

• Day 5 — Shanghai (Day 1)

  • Morning: The Bund (riverfront skyline) + walk along Nanjing Road.

  • Afternoon: Yu Garden & Old City; optional Shanghai Museum / People’s Square.

  • Evening: Huangpu River night view or Xintiandi for dinner.

  
  

• Day 6 — Shanghai (Day 2) → High-speed train to Beijing (evening)

  • Morning: Shanghai Tower observation deck or French Concession stroll.

  • Afternoon: Head to Hongqiao Railway Station for a high-speed train to Beijing (~4.5–6.5 hrs).

  • Night: Arrive Beijing, overnight near city center (Dongcheng or Chaoyang).

  
  

• Day 7 — Beijing (Day 1)

  • Morning: Tiananmen Square + Forbidden City (book tickets in advance).

  • Afternoon: Jingshan Park for skyline views, then visit Hutongs or Temple of Heaven.

  • Evening: Peking duck dinner or Wangfujing street food.

  
  

• Day 8 — Beijing (Day 2): Great Wall day trip

  • Full day: Mutianyu Great Wall (recommended for fewer crowds and restored sections).

  • Night: Final dinner in Beijing; pack for departure.

  
  

• Day 9 — Beijing → International flight to Dubai

  • Morning: Free time (shopping or quick museum).

  • Afternoon/evening: Transfer to Beijing airport for flight to Dubai (~8–9 hrs).