Trip 1: Hu (Shanghai)

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THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ITINERARY

 

-Shanghai: Scenic beauty of the smoky rain in the south of the Yangtze River. .

- Changsha: The birthplace of Chairman Mao, known as "Little Hong Kong" and the city of spicy food, a paradise for street snacks.

- Zhangjiajie: The first national forest park and one of the first batch of world geological parks.

- Furong Town:  The ancient town hanging above the waterfall.

- Tujia Village: The first Tujia minority village in Hunan, the current residence of the Tujia minority, a minority group on the verge of extinction.

- Learning about China's intangible cultural heritage.

 

D1  Departure from your own city to Shanghai, China

          (pls let me know your flight info for our pick up. )

 

D2  Shanghai → Shuzhou → Shuzhou Garden  → Shuzhou accommodation

After arrive Shanghai Airport, we will arrange the pickup, Bus around 2hours to visit The Shuzhou Garden, then we will have dinner in the Garden. 

 Accommodation: Shanghai

D3 Shanghai → Changsha  → Fire Palace → Taiping Street → Juzhi zhou Island → Night Cruise

Take 2hours fly from Shanghai to Changsha, Visit the Fire Palace (a representative popular venue in Changsha, Hunan), which integrates traditional folk culture, fire temple culture, and culinary culture. It's especially known for its local snacks. As a prominent tourist attraction in Changsha, it's located in Pozi Street, Changsha).

Stroll along Taiping Street, an ancient street located in the old city area of Changsha. It extends 375 m and is only 7 m wide. Taiping Street is the street where the original street layout of ancient Changsha is best preserved, remaining largely unchanged for over 2,000 years.

Night Cruise on the Xiang River. When visiting Changsha, a night cruise on the Xiang River is a must-visit spot. Sitting on a cruise ship, enjoying the river breeze, sipping coffee, you'll witness all the beautiful scenery. Various lights adorn the buildings on both sides, creating vibrant and picturesque scenes. You can even switch the lighting and visuals according to different themes to experience the city's nightlife

Accommodation: Changsha

D4 Changsha → Zhangjiajie National Forest Park → the ”Avatar”filming location → cultural performance show

 

Breakfast: Enjoy Changsha rice noodles.

Morning: Depart Changsha for Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, taking the high-speed train.

Afternoon: Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Ride the BaiLong Elevator to YuanJiaJie. Explore the ”Avatar” filming location. Witness the world's highest natural bridge – Tian Xia rare miraculous bridge, and the spectacular peaks and walls.

Evening: Attend a classic cultural performance directed by Feng Xiaogang, the top folk song and dance show ”Charm of Xiangxi”, featuring extraordinary individuals who brave the mountains and cross the seas in Xiangxi.

Accommodation: Zhangjiajie

 

D5  Zhangjiajie National Forest Park → Huanglong Cave →YongShun Tujia museum → Wanma Guichao → Shuangfeng Village

 

Morning: ZhangJiaJie Huanglong Cave. Huanglong Cave is located at the eastern end of the core scenic area of Zhangjiajie's WuLingYuan, about 5 km from the city centre of WuLingYuan. It is an essential component of the Wulingyuan scenic area, which is a World Natural Heritage Site, a World Geopark – one of the first 5A-level tourist attractions in China.

Afternoon: Drive to YongShun Tujia Village, the only world-level cultural heritage site in Hunan. Then, visit the ”Wanma Guichao(named 10,000 horses returning).

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Drive to YongShun Tusi City, Xiangxi, the only world-class cultural heritage site in Hunan. Then go to the top of mountain to see sunset (named 10,000 horses returning).

Accommodation: Tu Jia Style village

D6  Shuangfeng Village + Tujia marriage ceremony → Furong Town

 

Morning: ShuangFeng Village, the first village of Tujia. The scene of the Tujia wine (welcome greeting).

Tujia marriage ceremony + Tujia blowing music (Tujia cultural heritage).

Lunch: Wedding ceremony party lunch.

Afternoon: Picking berry tea. Making berry tea in the ancient way. Tasting berry tea, waving hand dancing to end the Tujia tour of Shuangfeng Village.

Dinner: Furong Town, tour the 4,000-year-old town, hanging on the waterfall. Taste Liu Xiaoqing rice tofu.

Accommodation: Furong Town

 

D7 FuRong Town → Changsha  → Fisherman's Wharf

Morning: FuRong Town. Ancient city visit. Afternoon: Take the high-speed train back to Changsha。 At night, at the Fisherman's Wharf, experience the food in Changsha, and find out why Changsha is known as the "Little Hong Kong". In addition to the delicious Hunan cuisine and various exquisite snacks, there is also a bridge full of stories with "I LOVE CS" written on it, quietly waiting for your arrival on the shimmering Xiang River water.                             

 Accommodation: Changsha

 

D8 Yuhua Cultural Heritage Museum  → Fuqiao Foot Spa center

Morning: Yuhua Cultural Heritage Museum. Yuhua Cultural Heritage Museum has been awarded the title of "Hunan Cultural Heritage Display Base" and has become the first cultural heritage display base in Changsha. Yuhua Cultural Heritage Museum serves as a research and practical education base for primary and secondary school students nationwide.

After lunch, Enjoy a foot bath at Fuqiao Foot Spa center. The foot is often referred to as the“second heart” of the body because of reflex zones corresponding to various internal organs and meridian distributions present on the feet. Soaking your feet in warm water can stimulate these reflex zones, improve blood circulation, regulate the endocrine system, enhance organ function, and provide health benefits. It's a relaxing experience for visitors and helps you understand why Changsha is known as the ”City of Foot Baths”.

D9 Changsha → Shanghai/……

After the Lunch in Changsha, we are going to ending this wonderful inland trip. Traveler can make the own way to choose to go Shanghai/Guangzhou/Beijing/Hongkong(The inland transportation cost is included. Please provide the destination.).

D10 International departure → Home

 

Group Tour: 4 -12

Physical Rating: 1(Walking, some steps and time on your feet).

 

Fee Included:

Visa processing fee for NZ& AUS

English Tour Guides.

Internal transportation (Internal flight, High speed train, Bus).

7 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, and 8 Dinners.

Accommodation 7 nights (see details of international flight).

All tickets for attractions and activities (like show, foot massage, night cruise)

Travel Insurance:  5RMB/day (insurance amount of 200,000 yuan/person).

 

Fees Not Included:

International Air ticket (We can assist with purchasing)

Chinese Visa application Fee: $105NZD

Single Room charge： ￥200RMB/night

Tip: ￥20 RMB/person/day