Shenzhen Guangzhou Zhangjiajie 7-Day Tour

This diverse journey blends China's modernity, culture, and natural wonders. Shenzhen dazzles with its futuristic skyline, innovative tech scene, and vibrant art villages. Guangzhou offers rich Cantonese heritage through colonial architecture, towering landmarks, and world-famous dim sum. The adventure culminates in Zhangjiajie's surreal landscape, where misty quartzite pillars inspired Avatar's floating mountains, and thrilling glass walkways hover above deep canyons.

From Shenzhen's sleek shopping districts to Guangzhou's bustling tea houses, then to Zhangjiajie's misty forests echoing with wildlife, this trip contrasts urban energy with nature's tranquility. Each destination showcases China's dramatic contrasts - cutting-edge cities, timeless traditions, and geological marvels sculpted over millennia. The route promises sensory delights, from Guangdong's flavorful cuisine to Hunan's crisp mountain air.

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  • Tour Code: CT-SGZ-07
  • Cities: shenzhen-guangzhou-zhangjiajie
  • Accommodation: 4-stars

Included with every escorted tour

  • Professional English speaking guide.
  • Domestic flights/High-speed Train Fee.
  • Hotel with breakfast in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees of all the attractions as listed.

Day 1: Shenzhen Arrival

Arriving in Shenzhen - Free Activities

4-Stars Hotel

Breakfast

Our driver will pick you up from the airport or station to the hotel for a rest. If you have free time, you can explore at your leisure.

Recommended Free Activities: Luohu Commercial Center, which is great for shopping enthusiasts, offering a wide variety of brands for a unique consumer and lifestyle experience. Dongmen Old Street, where you can experience the old Shenzhen life and taste delicious food.

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Day 2: Shenzhen

Shenzhen Contemporary Art Museum--Shenzhen Urban Planning Exhibition Center--Shenzhen Gangxia North Subway Station (Shenzhen Eye)--Huaqiangbei Electronics Commercial Street--Ping An Finance Center--Dongmen Pedestrian Street

4+ stars Hotel

Breakfast

Morning: Art & Urban Development
Start your day with breakfast at your hotel before embarking on an artistic and architectural journey through Shenzhen's most iconic modern landmarks.

Shenzhen Contemporary Art Museum
Immerse yourself in the city's thriving contemporary art scene at this avant-garde institution. The museum's rotating exhibitions feature:

  • Groundbreaking installations by Chinese and international artists

  • Interactive digital art experiences

  • Thought-provoking exhibitions that reflect Shenzhen's innovative spirit
    Don't miss the rooftop sculpture garden offering panoramic city views.

Shenzhen Urban Planning Exhibition Center
Discover the remarkable story of Shenzhen's transformation through: A massive 1:750 scale model of the entire city, 4D films showcasing urban development milestones, Interactive displays about future megaprojects, The stunning "City Dream" light installation.

Afternoon: 

Gangxia North Subway Station (Shenzhen Eye)
Marvel at this architectural masterpiece featuring: A spectacular oval-shaped glass dome ("The Eye"), Futuristic design blending art with functionality, Photogenic light displays perfect for Instagram shots

Huaqiangbei Electronics Market
Explore the world's largest electronics marketplace where you can: Browse endless stalls of gadgets and components, See cutting-edge tech innovations firsthand, Experience the buzzing atmosphere of this global tech hub

Ping An Finance Center - FREE SKY Observatory
Ascend to the 116th floor (600m) for breathtaking 360° views featuring: The world's highest observation deck (indoor), Glass skywalk for thrill-seekers, Interactive digital displays about Shenzhen's landmarks, Stunning sunset views over Hong Kong (weather permitting)

Evening: 
Dongmen Pedestrian Street
Conclude your day at this vibrant shopping district where you can: Hunt for bargains in the maze of shops, Sample famous Shenzhen street food, Experience the energy of local nightlife, Visit historic buildings mixed with modern commerce

 

 

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Day 3: Shenzhen

Window of the World--Splendid China Folk Village

4+ stars Hotel

Breakfast

Morning: 

After the breakfast you will visit Window of the World, one of China's most famous theme parks, showcasing meticulously crafted miniatures of over 130 iconic global landmarks at 1:1, 1:5, or 1:15 scales. Located in Shenzhen's Nanshan District, this 480,000㎡ park lets you "see the world in one day" through its seven themed zones.

Afternoon 
Experience China in miniature at Splendid China Folk Village:

  • Marvel at 82 meticulously crafted replicas including the Great Wall and Terracotta Army

  • Witness vibrant cultural performances from 27 ethnic groups

  • Explore life-size traditional village recreations

 

 

 

 

 

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Day 4: Shenzhen-Guangzhou

Transfer to Guangzhou(High speed train) - Chen Clan Academy - Six Banyan Temple - Yuexiu Park - Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall - Beijing Road

4+ stars Hotel

Breakfast

 

After arriving in Guangzhou, our journey begins at the Chen Clan Academy. This Qing Dynasty ancestral temple complex, which is a masterpiece of Lingnan architectural art, is famous for its exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings, brick carvings, colorful paintings and pottery sculptures. Stepping into it is like traveling back to the ancient times. Every piece of brick and stone and every wood carving tells a story of history, allowing you to savor the deep heritage of Lingnan culture and the exquisite skills of traditional craftsmanship.

Afterwards, it is a short walk to the Six Banyan Temple. This thousand-year-old temple, built in the Southern Dynasty, was named after Su Dongpo's inscription “Six Banyan”. The colorful Six Banyan Temple inside the temple is a perfect contrast to the surrounding ancient trees, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and peace. Here, you can calmly listen to the bells of the thousand-year-old temple and feel the rare tranquility and transcendence.

In the afternoon, go to Yuexiu Park, which is the largest comprehensive park in Guangzhou and a good place for citizens to relax and have fun. Stroll along the boulevard, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy an oasis in the city. If time permits, climb up to Zhenhai Tower for a great view of the whole Guangzhou city, taking in the bustle of the city and the serenity of nature.

In the evening, we will head to the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, a solemn building that not only commemorates Dr. Sun Yat-sen, but is also an important historical and cultural landmark in Guangzhou. Afterwards, walk to Beijing Road, one of the busiest commercial streets in Guangzhou and the birthplace of history and culture. Walking along the street, the stores on both sides of the street will make you feel the prosperity of the modern city; at the same time, the historical relics such as the ruins of the South Vietnam Watergate and the ruins of the thousand-year old road on Beijing Road will make you appreciate the long history and culture of Guangzhou.

 

 

 

 

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Day 5: Guangzhou-Zhangjiajie

Canton Tower - Nan Yue Wang Museum - Transfer to Zhangjiajie

4-Stars Hotel

Breakfast

 

After breakfast, our journey takes us to the Canton Tower. This second tallest TV tower in the world is not only the landmark of Guangzhou, but also the best place to see the night view of Yangcheng. Taking the high-speed elevator straight to the top sightseeing floor of the tower, you can have a 360-degree view of the whole Guangzhou city without any dead angle. When the sunshine sprinkles the earth, the cityscape of Guangzhou becomes more charming, with the Pearl River New City and the architectural complex around the Canton Tower as far as the eye can see.

Afterwards, we head to the Nan Yue Wang Museum. This museum not only displays the history, culture and archaeological discoveries of the Nan Yue Kingdom, but also makes history “come alive” through high-tech means, allowing you to more intuitively understand the historical changes of Guangzhou and even the Lingnan region.

In the afternoon, we will transfer to Zhangjiajie by plane, our driver will pick you up at the airport.

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Day 6: Zhangjiajie

  • Zhangjiajie National Forest Park-Huangshizhai-Yuanjiajie Scenic Area

  • 4+ stars Hotel

  • Breakfast

 

After breakfast, you will go to the depths of Zhangjiajie National Park.

First, you will come to Huangshizhai (1,200 meters) is one of the largest and most concentrated viewpoints in Zhangjiajie Forest Park

Next you will start the tour of Yuanjiajie Scenic Area,  where there are many towering stone pillars, including the South  Heavenly Pillar, which is a realistic facsimile of the Avatar Hallelujah  Mountain, reaching 150 meters high. This unique landscape makes you  marvel at the magic and greatness of nature.

Then you will walk into the Jinbianxi Canyon, which is a 5,700-meter-long winding and deep canyon with clear water in all seasons and picturesque scenery all around. On the way, you will also see the peculiar "Piggy carrying his daughter-in-law" rocks.

Finally, you will come to the Ten Mile Gallery, where the scenery is so picturesque and beautiful. You can take a relaxing tour on a sightseeing tram to change the perspective and view of the scenery.

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Day 7: Zhangjiajie Departure

  • Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Forest Park - Zhangjiajie Departure

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  • Breakfast

 

In the morning, you will visit the Tianmen Mountain.

First, you'll come to the Tianmen Cave, which is a natural cave through the mountain at the highest altitude in the world, it is famous for its unique location and spectacular scenery.

Next, you will ride the Tianmen Mountain Ropeway, which is 7,455 meters long and one of the longest alpine passenger ropeways in the world. As the ropeway slowly ascends, you will have a breathtaking view of the entire Zhangjiajie city.

At the end of the ropeway is the legendary "Stairway to Heaven", a 999-step stairway that seems like a giant dragon winding its way through the mountains. You can choose to step on the 999 stone steps, the highest diagonal  angle up to 45 °, as if the sky ladder hanging straight up to the sky.

Climbing to the top, you will arrive at the Tang Dynasty Tianmen Temple,  a Buddhist shrine tucked away amidst verdant greenery and one of only five remaining Buddhist temples in the world to preserve the remains of a  Buddha statue.

Continuing on, you will come to the West Line Glass Trail, which is built along the edge of the end of the world, and walking on it you can clearly see the ten-thousand-fathom deep valley under your feet, which brings you a strong sense of excitement and shock.

You will also visit Li Na Villa , the former retreat of a famous singer.

Finally, you will come to the Seventy-two Strange Buildings. It is the world's tallest Xiangxi hammock-shaped building. You can eat here and buy a variety of specialty souvenirs and handicrafts.

At the end of the tour, your driver and guide will transfer you to the airport or train station on time.

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