Travelers walking with a local guide through a misty wooden mountain village in southwest China

14-day guided China journey

Adventure Trip to Hidden China

Meet the villages, rivers and mountain sanctuaries of Guizhou and Hunan before Zhangjiajie, Wulong and Chongqing.

14 daysGuided itinerary
USD 2,016Starting price per person
10 stopsConnected across China
4-starHotel standard

The route

A complete arc across China.

Domestic travel is woven into the program, with local teams meeting you as the journey changes region.

  1. Chengdu
  2. Zhaoxing
  3. Rongjiang
  4. Zhenyuan
  5. Fanjing Mountain
  6. Fenghuang
  7. Zhangjiajie
  8. Wulong
  9. Chongqing
  10. Dazu
  11. Chengdu
Travelers walking with a local guide through a misty wooden mountain village in southwest China

Dong and Miao villages

Spend time among wooden drum towers, covered bridges and living craft traditions.

Fanjing Mountain

Ascend a UNESCO-listed mountain sanctuary above the clouds.

Fenghuang and Zhangjiajie

Pair an atmospheric riverside town with Hunan's towering sandstone pillars.

Wulong and Dazu

Explore monumental natural bridges and Buddhist cliff carvings.

Day by day

The journey at a glance.

Open any day for the essential plan. Meal details and final timings follow the confirmed travel documents.

Day 01 Arrive in Chengdu

Airport welcome and an introduction to the Sichuan capital.

Day 02 Chengdu to Zhaoxing

Take the high-speed train to Congjiang and continue to Zhaoxing Dong Village.

Day 03 Zhaoxing to Rongjiang

Explore village architecture and the Duliu River valley en route to Rongjiang.

Day 04 Rongjiang to Zhenyuan

Continue through Guizhou's cultural landscapes and cruise the Wuyang River.

Day 05 Zhenyuan to Fanjing Mountain

Ascend the UNESCO-listed mountain, then continue to Tongren.

Day 06 Tongren to Fenghuang

Travel to the historic riverside streets of Fenghuang Ancient Town.

Day 07 Fenghuang to Zhangjiajie

Leave the old town and take the high-speed train into Zhangjiajie.

Day 08 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Explore Yuanjiajie, sandstone pillars and the Bailong Elevator.

Day 09 Zhangjiajie to Wulong

Travel by high-speed train toward Chongqing's dramatic karst country.

Day 10 Wulong to Chongqing

Visit the UNESCO-listed Three Natural Bridges, then continue to the mountain city.

Day 11 Chongqing

See Ciqikou, Liziba Station, Shancheng Alley and the city's layered skyline.

Day 12 Chongqing to Dazu to Chengdu

Visit the UNESCO-listed Dazu Rock Carvings before the train to Chengdu.

Day 13 Chengdu

Meet giant pandas, stroll Kuanzhai Alley and share a farewell dinner.

Day 14 Depart Chengdu

Transfer to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport for your onward flight.

What is included

Accommodation

Four-star hotels listed in the program or a confirmed equivalent.

Guiding

Services of local English-speaking tour guides throughout the journey.

Transport

High-speed rail across five intercity sectors. Private local transfers as listed in the confirmed itinerary.

Meals and sightseeing

Meals, programs and admission fees specified in the final itinerary.

Optional experiences: Sichuan Opera and other locally available evening experiences. Availability and prices are confirmed separately.

Questions before you go.

Are international flights included?

No. The advertised price covers the listed domestic arrangements. Your international arrival and departure flights are booked separately.

Is the departure guaranteed?

Departure dates, minimum group size and inventory must be confirmed before payment. Ask on WhatsApp for the latest availability.

Can dietary needs be accommodated?

Tell us your requirements before booking. The local team will confirm what can be arranged for the selected route.

What travel documents do I need?

Passport, visa and permit requirements depend on nationality and itinerary. We will confirm the route documents, but travelers remain responsible for entry eligibility.

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