Is this a fixed package?

It is a complete eight-day tour that can be adjusted. Hotels, room types, flights, vehicle size, tickets and final price are confirmed in writing for your dates and group.

Are the Glass Bridge and glass walkways compulsory?

No. Glass experiences are optional. A non-glass alternative or a slower afternoon can be arranged before tickets are confirmed.

How difficult is the walking?

The route is easy to moderate and uses cableways, elevators, escalators, and adjustable walking sections. Uneven paths, steps, queues, and changing weather cannot be removed completely.

Why does the journey return to Shanghai on Day 7?

The final Shanghai night protects the international departure from the risk and stress of a same-day domestic connection.

Can you support dietary or mobility needs?

Yes, when shared before quotation. Tell us about allergies, vegetarian or vegan needs, halal preferences, walking comfort, child seats, and room arrangements so they can be checked properly.

When is my private China tour booking confirmed?

Your booking becomes binding only after the written travel contract and booking terms are accepted, the required initial payment is received in cleared funds, and AVIORA confirms the booking and relevant supplier arrangements in writing.

What payment and cancellation terms apply?

Your written proposal or booking confirmation states the currency, payment schedule, due dates, change conditions and cancellation schedule before you commit. Some hotels, transport tickets and special experiences may become non-refundable once booked or issued.

AVIORA

Plan

Sandstone pillars rising through mist in Zhangjiajie

City and nature journey

Shanghai's Skyline & Zhangjiajie's Floating Mountains

Shanghai · Zhangjiajie · 8 Days / 7 Nights

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Length: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Route: Shanghai · Zhangjiajie
Pace: Easy to moderate
Hotels: Selected 4- and 5-star hotels

Shanghai's Skyline & Zhangjiajie's Floating Mountains is a private 8 Days / 7 Nights China journey through Shanghai · Zhangjiajie, designed and operated by AVIORA, a licensed China-based tour operator. Best for couples, families, private groups.

Leave the riverfront glow behind and wake among pillars of stone, cloud and mountain light.

Shanghai: China's largest and most modern city · Zhangjiajie: the national park of sandstone pillars that look like floating mountains

Shanghai's riverfront and lived-in neighborhoods
A managed flight into the mountain region
Wulingyuan's sandstone peaks

The route

ShanghaiDays 1-3 and 7-8China's largest and most modern city
WulingyuanDays 3-5
Zhangjiajie CityDays 5-7

Day by day

A considered starting point. Every day can be reshaped around your dates, pace and interests.

Day 01 · Shanghai
Arrive in Shanghai
Meet your representative, transfer privately to the hotel, and keep the first evening deliberately light.
- Private arrival supportA vehicle selected around your party and luggage takes you directly to the confirmed hotel.
- A quiet first eveningSettle in, confirm the next morning's meeting time, and keep dinner flexible near the hotel.
The first day is about arriving well. Drive time is usually 45-90 minutes, depending on the airport, hotel, and traffic.
Stay
4- or 5-star hotel in Shanghai
Meals
No meals included today
Travel
Private airport or railway-station transfer
Day 02 · Shanghai
Old and New Shanghai
Classical garden details, historic waterfront architecture, and Shanghai's skyline after dark.
- Yu Garden and the Old CityExplore rockwork, water, pavilions, and nearby lanes with context from your private guide.
- The BundWalk a selected section of the waterfront where early twentieth-century architecture faces modern Pudong.
- Huangpu River lightsTake a standard evening cruise if weather and operations allow, or return to the hotel earlier.
Typical walking is 3-5 kilometres and can be adjusted around the group.
Stay
Shanghai hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Travel
Private vehicle, walking, and standard river cruise when confirmed
Day 03 · Shanghai to Wulingyuan
Shanghai to Zhangjiajie
A slow city morning followed by the best confirmed domestic connection to Zhangjiajie.
- Shanghai at street levelTake a short neighborhood walk selected around the hotel's location and flight time.
- Domestic connectionTransfer privately to the airport and fly on the best confirmed schedule; a direct service is preferred when operating.
- Arrive in WulingyuanMeet the local team and continue approximately 45-60 minutes to the hotel near the national park.
Seasonal flight schedules may require a different timing or connection. The final sector and baggage basis are confirmed before payment.
Stay
Carefully selected Wulingyuan hotel near the national-park entrance
Meals
Breakfast
Travel
Private airport transfers + flight
Day 04 · Wulingyuan Scenic Area
Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain
The classic high-peaks day, made more manageable with the Bailong Elevator, park shuttles, and cableways.
- Bailong Elevator and YuanjiajieReach the upper landscape and follow a viewpoint route with photography and rest stops.
- Tianzi MountainContinue by official shuttle for a different perspective across the quartz-sandstone pillars.
Private vehicles cannot enter the core scenic area. Your guide stays with you and manages shared park shuttles, tickets, queues, and route decisions.
Stay
Wulingyuan hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Travel
Private transfer outside the park, then official scenic-area transport
Day 05 · Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Golden Whip Stream and Optional Glass Bridge
A gentler forest-and-water morning, followed by a glass experience only for travelers who want it.
- Golden Whip StreamWalk a selected 2-4 kilometre section beneath the peaks rather than automatically completing the full valley trail.
- Zhangjiajie Grand CanyonCross the Glass Bridge only if everyone is comfortable; a non-glass alternative can be arranged before tickets are confirmed.
- Move to Zhangjiajie CityRelocate to the city to reduce the following morning's transfer to Tianmen Mountain.
Wild macaques may be present near Golden Whip Stream. Keep food packed away, give wildlife space, and follow your guide's instructions.
Stay
Carefully selected Zhangjiajie City hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Travel
Private vehicle and scenic-area access
Day 06 · Zhangjiajie City
Tianmen Mountain
Cableway, cliff scenery, and Tianmen Cave on a route adapted to weather, operations, and walking comfort.
- Cableway and cliff routeUse the confirmed entry route, then follow a selected cliffside path with regular pauses; glass walkways are optional.
- Tianmen CaveContinue toward the natural arch using the most suitable operating route; the 999-step staircase is not compulsory.
Visibility changes quickly. The local team may reorder Days 4-6 when weather and ticket availability support a better experience.
Stay
Zhangjiajie City hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Travel
Private transfer and Tianmen Mountain transport system
Day 07 · Zhangjiajie to Shanghai
Return to Shanghai
Return one day before the international departure, allowing more protection against disruption and a calm final evening.
- Depart ZhangjiajieTransfer privately to the airport with realistic timing for baggage and the confirmed flight.
- Arrive in ShanghaiMeet the Shanghai driver and return to the hotel for a relaxed final night.
If timing and energy allow, add a simple riverside walk or dinner; no fixed sightseeing is required.
Stay
Shanghai hotel selected around the final departure plan
Meals
Breakfast
Travel
Private airport transfers + flight
Day 08 · Shanghai
Shanghai Departure
Breakfast and a private airport transfer timed around the confirmed international flight.
- A protected final morningCheck out and transfer to the correct terminal with a sensible departure time reconfirmed by the local team.
- Later-flight optionsLate check-out, extra vehicle time, or a light activity can be quoted separately when useful.
Very early flights may require a breakfast box, subject to hotel policy. There is no hotel stay tonight.
Stay
4- or 5-star hotel in Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast
Travel
Private airport transfer

What is and isn't included

Know what the journey covers before you decide.

Included

Seven nights at the hotels confirmed in your written quotation
Hotel breakfast on Days 2-8
Private airport transfers in Shanghai and Zhangjiajie
Air-conditioned private touring vehicle outside restricted scenic areas
Professional multilingual local guides on sightseeing days
Economy-class domestic flights between Shanghai and Zhangjiajie when listed in the final confirmation
Standard admission, park shuttles, elevators, and cableways required by the confirmed itinerary
Huangpu River cruise and Glass Bridge only when listed in the final confirmation
Bottled water during touring and 24-hour emergency support
No compulsory shopping stops

Not included

International flights to and from China
Lunches and dinners throughout the journey
Visa, travel insurance, medical costs, and personal expenses
Early check-in, late check-out, room upgrades, and single supplements
Guide and driver gratuities
Optional shows, premium cruise upgrades, and activities not confirmed in writing
Excess baggage and airline seat-selection fees unless specifically included
Extra costs caused by weather, traffic, flight disruption, or events beyond reasonable control

Your written proposal confirms the exact hotels, transport and services for your dates. Read the booking terms

How a private journey with AVIORA works

Private from start to finishYour own guide and driver. No fixed departures and no shared coach.
No obligatory shopping stopsShopping is added only when you ask for it.
One accountable China teamThe people who design your route are the people who answer when plans change.
Confirmed in writingHotels, transport, inclusions and price are set out before you commit.

Pricing

Individually pricedQuote prepared for 4 guests

Every AVIORA journey is priced individually. Your written proposal reflects your travel dates, number of travellers, hotel standard, pace and the services you choose.

A starting point, not a fixed package: dates, party size, interests, hotels and pace can all be adjusted.

How this price is set

Includes selected four- or five-star hotels, private guiding and vehicles on scheduled touring days, listed entrance tickets and confirmed domestic transport.

Your price depends on the season and dates, how many people travel, hotel category, domestic transport and any optional experiences you add. Private guiding and vehicles are shared across your group, so larger parties usually pay less per person.

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Guests on the pace and comfort

“The hotels were elegant and comfortable rather than flashy. The guide was professional but personable. The vehicle was private and comfortable, but the overall atmosphere remained relaxed.”

Rebecca Hall, Dublin, Ireland · Read the full review

“We had a fantastic trip overall, although one day was more ambitious than we would have chosen ourselves. What mattered was how AVIORA responded. When we mentioned that we preferred a slower rhythm, they didn't simply say the itinerary had already been fixed. They adjusted the following day and made the pace more comfortable.”

William Anderson, Auckland, New Zealand · Read the full review

“The rest of the itinerary was beautifully paced. The guide was engaging, the hotels were consistently high quality and the local experiences made the journey much more interesting than simply ticking off landmarks.”

Emma Walker, Bristol, United Kingdom · Read the full review

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Day by day

A considered starting point. Every day can be reshaped around your dates, pace and interests.

Day 01 · Shanghai

Arrive in Shanghai

A spacious private MPV prepared for airport transfers and touring

Meet your representative, transfer privately to the hotel, and keep the first evening deliberately light.

Private arrival supportA vehicle selected around your party and luggage takes you directly to the confirmed hotel.
A quiet first eveningSettle in, confirm the next morning's meeting time, and keep dinner flexible near the hotel.

The first day is about arriving well. Drive time is usually 45-90 minutes, depending on the airport, hotel, and traffic.

Stay: 4- or 5-star hotel in Shanghai
Meals: No meals included today
Travel: Private airport or railway-station transfer

Day 02 · Shanghai

Old and New Shanghai

Historic architecture and the Customs House clock tower on Shanghai's Bund

Classical garden details, historic waterfront architecture, and Shanghai's skyline after dark.

Yu Garden and the Old CityExplore rockwork, water, pavilions, and nearby lanes with context from your private guide.
The BundWalk a selected section of the waterfront where early twentieth-century architecture faces modern Pudong.
Huangpu River lightsTake a standard evening cruise if weather and operations allow, or return to the hotel earlier.

Typical walking is 3-5 kilometres and can be adjusted around the group.

Stay: Shanghai hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Travel: Private vehicle, walking, and standard river cruise when confirmed

Day 03 · Shanghai to Wulingyuan

Shanghai to Zhangjiajie

Shanghai's Pudong skyline glowing beside the Huangpu River at dusk

A slow city morning followed by the best confirmed domestic connection to Zhangjiajie.

Shanghai at street levelTake a short neighborhood walk selected around the hotel's location and flight time.
Domestic connectionTransfer privately to the airport and fly on the best confirmed schedule; a direct service is preferred when operating.
Arrive in WulingyuanMeet the local team and continue approximately 45-60 minutes to the hotel near the national park.

Seasonal flight schedules may require a different timing or connection. The final sector and baggage basis are confirmed before payment.

Stay: Carefully selected Wulingyuan hotel near the national-park entrance
Meals: Breakfast
Travel: Private airport transfers + flight

Day 04 · Wulingyuan Scenic Area

Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain

Travelers looking across the sandstone peak landscape of Wulingyuan

The classic high-peaks day, made more manageable with the Bailong Elevator, park shuttles, and cableways.

Bailong Elevator and YuanjiajieReach the upper landscape and follow a viewpoint route with photography and rest stops.
Tianzi MountainContinue by official shuttle for a different perspective across the quartz-sandstone pillars.

Private vehicles cannot enter the core scenic area. Your guide stays with you and manages shared park shuttles, tickets, queues, and route decisions.

Stay: Wulingyuan hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Travel: Private transfer outside the park, then official scenic-area transport

Day 05 · Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Golden Whip Stream and Optional Glass Bridge

The forest and clear water along Golden Whip Stream in Zhangjiajie

A gentler forest-and-water morning, followed by a glass experience only for travelers who want it.

Golden Whip StreamWalk a selected 2-4 kilometre section beneath the peaks rather than automatically completing the full valley trail.
Zhangjiajie Grand CanyonCross the Glass Bridge only if everyone is comfortable; a non-glass alternative can be arranged before tickets are confirmed.
Move to Zhangjiajie CityRelocate to the city to reduce the following morning's transfer to Tianmen Mountain.

Wild macaques may be present near Golden Whip Stream. Keep food packed away, give wildlife space, and follow your guide's instructions.

Stay: Carefully selected Zhangjiajie City hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Travel: Private vehicle and scenic-area access

Day 06 · Zhangjiajie City

Tianmen Mountain

Cableway, cliff scenery, and Tianmen Cave on a route adapted to weather, operations, and walking comfort.

Cableway and cliff routeUse the confirmed entry route, then follow a selected cliffside path with regular pauses; glass walkways are optional.
Tianmen CaveContinue toward the natural arch using the most suitable operating route; the 999-step staircase is not compulsory.

Visibility changes quickly. The local team may reorder Days 4-6 when weather and ticket availability support a better experience.

Stay: Zhangjiajie City hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Travel: Private transfer and Tianmen Mountain transport system

Day 07 · Zhangjiajie to Shanghai

Return to Shanghai

Shanghai's illuminated Pudong skyline seen across the Huangpu River

Return one day before the international departure, allowing more protection against disruption and a calm final evening.

Depart ZhangjiajieTransfer privately to the airport with realistic timing for baggage and the confirmed flight.
Arrive in ShanghaiMeet the Shanghai driver and return to the hotel for a relaxed final night.

If timing and energy allow, add a simple riverside walk or dinner; no fixed sightseeing is required.

Stay: Shanghai hotel selected around the final departure plan
Meals: Breakfast
Travel: Private airport transfers + flight

Day 08 · Shanghai