China Part 4｜Jiang Xi, Hu Bei, He Nan & Hu Nan 18 Days

Meet at the designated time and location, then take the high-speed train from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station to Nanchang East Station in Jiangxi Province. Upon arrival, have dinner and transfer to the hotel.

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel. Visit Tengwang Pavilion, one of the three great towers south of the Yangtze River, and explore Nanchang city. After lunch, drive to Sanqing Mountain, known as one of China’s five most beautiful peak forests and praised as “The Most Majestic Under Heaven.” It is also a sacred Taoist site. After dinner, transfer to the hotel.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Take the cable car up to Sanqing Mountain. After the tour, head to Wuyuan, a national 5A scenic area hailed as “the most beautiful countryside in China.” After dinner, transfer to the hotel.

Drive to Huangling Scenic Area, located in the Shier Mountain Range. It features aerial cableway rides, ancient village streets, terraced fields, flower seas, and traditional autumn drying customs. Huangling is a typical mountain village. In the afternoon, continue exploring the picturesque landscapes of Wuyuan. After dinner, return to the hotel.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Jingdezhen, visit the Imperial Kiln Museum (If the museum is closed, we will visit another location instead). Visit the China Ceramic Museum to see the “Silent Buddha.” Continue to Xunyang Tower in Jiujiang, named after Jiujiang’s ancient name, Xunyang. After dinner, transfer to the hotel.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province. After lunch, visit the Yellow Crane Tower, known as the “Top Tower in China” and “Scenic Wonder of the World,” a national 5A tourist attraction and a landmark of Wuhan. Then proceed to East Lake Park, which consists of seven major areas: wetland bird-watching zone, East Lake fishing village, wetland flower garden, science exhibition zone, scenic lake and mountain area, water-town countryside scenery, and ecological wetland conservation zone. After dinner, transfer to the hotel.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel, then take the high-speed train to Luoyang in Henan Province. After lunch, visit the Sui and Tang Dynasties City Site Botanical Garden, located on the ruins of the ancient Luoyang city. The garden features 17 specialized zones. Then visit the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Highlights include the Vairocana Buddha at Fengxian Temple and the 20 Inscriptions of Longmen in Guyang Cave. After dinner, transfer to the hotel.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel, then head to the famous Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, one of China’s first 5A-rated tourist attractions and the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu. Watch a live martial arts performance. Visit the Zhongyue Temple, originally built during the Qin Dynasty. It is the largest ancient architectural complex among the Five Great Mountains and a sacred site for the mainstream Quanzhen School of Taoism. After dinner, transfer to the hotel.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel, then travel to Kaifeng to visit Song Dynasty Ancient Street, built on the original site of the imperial avenue from the Northern Song era. Continue to the Millennium City Park, a large-scale theme park based on the famous Song Dynasty painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival. It’s a national 5A attraction and a key base for showcasing Chinese intangible cultural heritage. After dinner, transfer to the hotel.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Take the high-speed train to Yichang, Hubei. Arrive in the afternoon and check-in at the hotel. After dinner, board a luxury cruise ship for a night tour of the Yangtze River and Gezhouba Dam night scenery.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel, then drive to the Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area, including the Tanzi Ridge, the 185 Platform, and the Cut-Off Memorial Park, the only place to view the dam at the front. After lunch, drive to Xuan’en. In the evening, take a bamboo raft to enjoy the beautiful night view on the Gong River.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Visit Shiziguan, one of Xuan’en’s three ancient mountain passes. Drive across the famous floating bridge, where walking on the bridge feels like “strolling through a painting.” After lunch, drive to Pingshan Grand Canyon in Enshi. Take a small boat ride on the crystal-clear emerald green river. After dinner, transfer to the hotel.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Drive to visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the first national forest park in China. Enjoy a boat trip on Baofeng Lake, a serene alpine lake surrounded by lush mountains. The lake’s clear waters and tranquil atmosphere make it one of China’s rare plateau lakes. After dinner, transfer to the hotel.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel, then travel to Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area. Take the Bailong Elevator, a marvel of engineering with a total height of 335 meters. Explore Shentang Bay, a mysterious and awe-inspiring area also called “Heaven’s Secret Kingdom”. In the afternoon, take a cable car down the mountain and see the 72 Strange Buildings in the evening. It is officially recognized by the Guinness World Records as the tallest stilted building in the world. After dinner, transfer to the hotel.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel, then drive to the Ten-Mile Gallery. It is a highlight of the park — a scenic canyon over ten miles long, flanked by striking natural rock formations. Visit the Golden Whip Stream, also known as the landscape gallery. Also, visit the Tusi City, which preserves a large number of traditional Tujia buildings and cultural relics. After dinner, transfer to the hotel.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel, take the cable car up to Tianmen Mountain, home to the world’s highest-altitude natural mountain-through cave. You may choose to walk down the 999 steps or take the escalator down. Head to Furong Town, one of the “Four Famous Towns of Western Hunan”. This ancient town is nestled among mountains and rivers, with winding stone-paved roads and the You River running through it. Ancient stone bridges arch gracefully over the water, creating picturesque scenes. After dinner, transfer to the hotel.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel, travel to Guzhang Red Stone Forest, the world’s only red-colored Cambrian-period carbonate karst stone forest, designated as a National Geopark in 2005. After lunch, travel to Fenghuang Ancient Town, a cultural gem where Chu and Tujia cultures, along with Miao and Han influences, merge into a unique regional identity. After dinner, transfer to the hotel.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel, drive to Fenghuang Ancient Town. The Tuo River, known as the “Mother River of Fenghuang,” flows through the town. The ancient city wall sits along the south bank, with shallow waters and stilted wooden houses near Hong Bridge (East Gate) and Stepping Stones (North Gate). In the afternoon, drive to Fenghuang Ancient Town High-Speed Rail Station. Take the high-speed train back to Hong Kong West Kowloon, marking the end of your unforgettable journey.