Overnight: Beijing

Arrive in Beijing and meet your local representative at the airport. Proceed by private vehicle to the hotel for check-in and time at leisure to relax after the journey. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant before returning to the hotel. Overnight in Beijing.

Highlights: Beijing arrival • Private airport transfer • Welcome dinner • Relaxed evening

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight: Beijing

After breakfast, proceed by private vehicle for an excursion to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, renowned for its beautifully restored walls, watchtowers and scenic mountain surroundings. For senior guests, the visit should be approached at a comfortable pace, enjoying the accessible sections and panoramic views without attempting strenuous climbs.

After the Great Wall experience, continue to the Summer Palace, one of Beijing’s most beautiful imperial retreats, known for its serene lake, landscaped gardens, traditional architecture and picturesque surroundings. The sightseeing will be kept relaxed, with sufficient opportunities to rest and enjoy the scenery.

Later, return to Beijing and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Beijing.

Highlights:
• Mutianyu Great Wall with Cable Car
• Scenic mountain views
• Summer Palace
• Imperial gardens and lakes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Zhengzhou

After breakfast, begin the Beijing city tour with a visit to Tiananmen Square, one of the city’s most prominent landmarks. Continue to the magnificent Forbidden City, the former imperial palace complex and one of China’s most significant historical attractions.

Later, visit the Temple of Heaven, an impressive imperial complex surrounded by landscaped grounds and known for its distinctive traditional architecture. Sightseeing will be conducted at a comfortable pace, with suitable rest breaks.

Later, proceed to the railway station for your train journey to Zhengzhou. Upon arrival, meet your local representative and transfer by private vehicle to the hotel. Check in and relax after the journey.

Highlights:
• Tiananmen Square
• Forbidden City
• Temple of Heaven
• Beijing city views
• High-speed train experience

Senior-Friendly Note: The Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven involve considerable walking. Guests are encouraged to maintain a relaxed pace and may skip sections that require excessive walking.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Zhengzhou

After breakfast, proceed by private vehicle for a comfortable excursion to Dengfeng, home to the world-famous Shaolin Temple, traditionally associated with the origin and development of Chinese Kung Fu.

Explore the accessible areas of the temple complex at a relaxed pace and enjoy its historic atmosphere and traditional architecture. Later, experience an impressive Kung Fu Show, showcasing the skill, discipline and traditions of Chinese martial arts.

After the visit, return to Zhengzhou. Later, enjoy some relaxed shopping time at Zhenghonghui before returning to the hotel.

Highlights:
• Scenic drive to Dengfeng
• Shaolin Temple
• Kung Fu Show
• Zhenghonghui shopping

Senior-Friendly Note: The Shaolin Temple area can involve walking and steps. Guests should avoid strenuous sections and enjoy the attraction according to their comfort level.

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Wulingyuan / Zhangjiajie

After breakfast, check out and proceed by private vehicle to the railway station for your train journey to Zhangjiajie. A packed lunch will be provided for the journey.

Upon arrival, meet your local representative and continue by private vehicle towards Wulingyuan, the gateway to Zhangjiajie’s spectacular natural landscapes. Enjoy the scenic countryside and changing landscapes during the transfer.

On arrival, check in to the hotel and spend the evening at leisure, allowing guests to relax after the train journey. Overnight in Wulingyuan.

Highlights:
• High-speed train journey
• Scenic countryside
• Transfer to Wulingyuan
• Relaxed evening

Senior-Friendly Note: This is primarily a travel day. No major sightseeing is planned so that guests can rest and prepare for the following days.

Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Wulingyuan / Zhangjiajie

After breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion into the Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area, famous for its spectacular sandstone peaks, mist-covered mountains, deep valleys and dramatic natural landscapes.

Enjoy the scenery from the accessible viewpoints and designated sightseeing areas, taking advantage of available cable cars, shuttle buses or other internal transportation where applicable to reduce unnecessary walking. The focus will be on enjoying the magnificent landscapes rather than attempting strenuous trails.

After completing the sightseeing, return to Wulingyuan by private vehicle and relax at the hotel.

Highlights:
• Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area
• Dramatic sandstone peaks
• Mountain and valley panoramas
• Scenic photography opportunities

Senior-Friendly Note: Zhangjiajie scenic areas can involve extensive walking and stairs. Internal shuttle services and cable-car facilities should be utilised wherever available. Guests may skip any strenuous walking route.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Wulingyuan / Zhangjiajie

After breakfast, proceed for an excursion to Tianmen Mountain, one of Zhangjiajie’s most spectacular natural landmarks. The mountain is renowned for its dramatic cliffs, panoramic views and spectacular natural scenery. The experience will focus on accessible viewpoints and scenic transportation facilities wherever possible.

Later, continue towards the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon area, surrounded by dramatic cliffs, valleys and lush mountain landscapes. Guests may enjoy the scenery from the accessible areas without undertaking strenuous trails.

After sightseeing, return to Wulingyuan and relax at the hotel.

Highlights:
• Tianmen Mountain
• Mountain panoramas
• Dramatic cliffs and valleys
• Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

Senior-Friendly Note: This is one of the more physically demanding sightseeing days. Guests should avoid glass walkways, steep stairways or long walking routes if they are not comfortable. Sightseeing should be adjusted according to individual mobility and local operating conditions.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Shanghai

After breakfast, check out and proceed by private vehicle to Zhangjiajie Airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, meet your local representative and proceed for an evening city tour.

Visit The Bund, Shanghai’s iconic waterfront promenade, offering magnificent views of the city’s historic architecture on one side and its futuristic skyline across the Huangpu River. Continue through the central areas of Shanghai and enjoy the city’s illuminated streets and vibrant evening atmosphere.

Later, proceed to the hotel for check-in and relaxation.

Highlights:
• Scenic transfer from Wulingyuan
• Flight to Shanghai
• The Bund
• Shanghai illuminated skyline
• Evening city atmosphere

Senior-Friendly Note: The evening sightseeing is intentionally kept light after the flight and road transfer.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Shanghai

After breakfast, proceed for a relaxed morning city tour of Shanghai. Visit Nanjing Road, one of Shanghai’s most famous commercial avenues, where guests can enjoy the lively atmosphere and explore the area at their own pace.

Continue towards People’s Square, an important central landmark surrounded by impressive modern architecture and landscaped open spaces. Enjoy time for photographs and relaxed exploration before returning to the hotel.

The remainder of the day is kept free for leisure, allowing guests to rest, shop independently or enjoy the hotel facilities.

Highlights:
• Nanjing Road
• People’s Square
• Shanghai city centre
• Photography opportunities
• Leisure time

Senior-Friendly Note: Walking can be kept to a minimum by using the private vehicle for point-to-point transfers and allowing guests to spend more time at easily accessible areas.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Depending on the flight departure time, guests may enjoy some leisure time before proceeding by private vehicle to Shanghai Airport for their onward flight.

Depart Shanghai with memorable experiences of China’s imperial heritage, spectacular Zhangjiajie landscapes and the modern skyline of Shanghai.

Highlights:
• Breakfast at hotel
• Hotel check-out
• Private airport transfer
• Departure from Shanghai

Meals: Breakfast