China: Visiting Avatar

Explore the World of "Avatar" in Real Life – China Adventure Tour

📍 Route: Beijing – Xi’an – Zhangjiajie – Shanghai
📅 Tour Dates: On request
🕓 Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
💼 Price: From €1653 per person (double occupancy)

Step into the breathtaking world of Pandora! The surreal floating mountains featured in James Cameron’s Avatar were inspired by the dramatic landscapes of Zhangjiajie in China’s Hunan province — and now you can witness them up close.

This unforgettable journey also takes you through China’s iconic Golden Triangle:
🏯 Beijing – Dive into imperial history and explore the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.
🛕 Xi’an – Marvel at the legendary Terracotta Army.
🌄 Zhangjiajie – Experience the magical Avatar Mountains and stunning glass bridges.
🌆 Shanghai – Embrace the future in China’s most dynamic metropolis.

This tour is a perfect blend of fantasy, culture, and adventure — join us and discover the places where legend meets reality!

Tour description:

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN BEIJING (-/-/-)

Arriving in Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport), which has a history of more than 3,000 years. Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel 4 * check in from 14:00. Rest after the flight. Free time.

DAY 2: EXCURSION IN BEIJING CENTER (B/L/-)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Tour of the center of Beijing: Tiananmen (Square of Heavenly Peace) - the largest square in the world, the heart of the Chinese capital;

Further, the Forbidden City of Gugong (Winter Imperial Palace, 1406-1420) is an amazing example of Chinese palace art, the residence of 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Lunch at the restaurant – Chinese duck. Tea ceremony.

We will visit the Temple of Heaven - the cult ensemble of sacrifice to the God of Heaven. For an additional fee on request: Chinese Circus.

In the evening, return to the hotel. Recreation.

DAY 3: GREAT CHINA WALL - JADE FACTORY - "YIHEYUAN"- PEARL FACTORY - OLYMPIC GAMES VENUES - DEPARTURE BY TRAIN TO XIAN CITY (B/L/-)

Breakfast at the hotel, check-out until 12 noon.

Later we will visit The Great Wall of China is a grandiose structure stretching for 6350 km along the northern borders of China. Its construction began in the IV-III centuries. BC e. during the Warring States to protect the state from the raids of the nomadic people of the Hunnu.

Light lunch in a restaurant outside the city.

Jade factory - where you will learn about the history of stone, see the manufacturing process and a lot of unique products. There is a saying - "Gold has a high price, jade is priceless"

Further, the Summer Garden "Yiheyuan" is the summer residence of the emperors. The largest and oldest garden and park ensemble.

Pearl factory: here you can get acquainted with the technology of growing pearls and purchase pearl products.

Olympic Games Venues (external inspection): Beijing National Bird Nest Stadium, Beijing National Water Cube Swimming Complex.

Transfer to the station. Departure by train to the city of Xi'an (night on the train, 4-space compartment).

DAY 4: XIAN - CITY WALL - TERRAKOT ARMY (B/L/-)

Morning arrival to  Xi'an,  the famous historical and cultural center of China, which served as the capital of China during the reign of the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tan dynasties.

Meeting at the station. Breakfast in the hotel.

The City Wall is the only surviving fragment of the ancient city wall in China. It offers a picturesque panorama of the old city with a view of the bell tower and the Drum Tower.

Lunch at a Chinese restaurant.

Terracotta Army - the army of the famous Chinese emperor Qin Shihuang, who began the construction of the Great Wall of China, and in 221 BC., he became the first emperor of united China. In the eight thousand stone army, there are no two statues with the same faces, each statue is unique.

A visit to the Art Ceramics Factory along the way. Return to the hotel.

For an additional fee on request: Evening walk around the city: South Lake, Lovers' Park, Sleepless street, External inspection of the south gate.

DAY 5: BIG AND SMALL PAGODA OF THE WILD GOES - DRUM TOWER - MUSLIM QUATRALS - DEPARTURE TO ZHANJIAJE - MOUNT YULINYUAN (B/L/-)

Breakfast at the hotel, check-in until 12 noon.

The Great Wild Goose Pagoda is considered the hallmark of Xian. The seven-story building, 65 m high, was built in the 7th century to store the first Buddhist shrines and manuscripts brought from India.

The Small Wild Goose Pagoda (without going up) is the largest monument of Chinese architecture, erected from a brick in Chang'an at the time when it was the capital of the Tang Dynasty and the most populated city on the planet. Around the pagoda is the Xian Museum with numerous exhibits about the history of the city and the dynasties of Chinese history.

Lunch at a Chinese restaurant.

The Drum Tower (XIV Century) and the Belfry (XIV Century) (External Inspection) once announced the ringing of bells to open the city gates. Now it gives the opportunity to admire the beautiful panoramic views of the city.

Muslim Quatrales are located in the center of Xi'an. The street is 500 meters long and is lined with basalt. There are many bars and cafes on it. All of these enterprises are mainly run by Muslims.

Transfer to the airport and flight to Zhangjiajie (possibly with transit) - a national park known for fantastic mystical beauty. For a long time it was unknown to the world community and only in 1992, UNESCO listed the park as a World Heritage Site. There are forests, picturesque lakes, waterfalls, rivers and canyons, but the most famous are the Yulinyuan Mountains, which have become the prototype of the Flying Pandora Mountains in the James Cameron movie - Avatar.

Arrival and meeting with the guide. Accommodation in a 4 * hotel. Recreation.

DAY 6: GRAND CANYON ZHANGJIAJIE - GLASS BRIDGE - YELLOW DRAGON CAVE (B/L/-)

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the Grand Canyon Zhangjiajie. Next, a walk along the longest Glass Bridge In The World. Lunch at a Chinese restaurant.

Tour of Asia's largest Yellow Dragon Cave. Return to the hotel. Recreation.

DAY 7: “ONE HUNDRED DRAGONS” - TIANJISHAN - “GOLDEN WHIP” - DEPARTURE TO SHANGHAI (B/L/-)

Breakfast at the hotel, check-in until 12 noon.

Elevator climb to the top of “One Hundred Dragons” - Tianjishan Mountains. Excursion in Tianjishan, descent by cable car down. Lunch at a Chinese restaurant.

A walk through the cleanest and most beautiful canyon in the world - the Golden Whip.

Transfer to the airport and flight to Shanghai. Arrival in Shanghai. Accommodation in a 4 * hotel.

DAY 8: JUYUAN GARDEN OF JOY – “PEARL OF THE EAST” TELEVISION TOWER - SILK FACTORY - NANKINLU (B/L/-)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Yuyuan Garden of Joy is the finest visual landscape design with feng shui motives. Lunch at a Chinese restaurant.

“The Pearl of the East” TV Tower is the Oriental Pearl, which takes 3rd place in the world in height (the program includes climbing the TV tower).

Next is the silk factory - which is considered the largest silk production center in the country.

Walk along the main street of the metropolis - Nankinlu (40 minutes). Return to the hotel. Recreation.

For an additional fee on request: Huangpu River Cruise.

DAY 9: SHOPPING - FREE TIME (B/-/-)

Breakfast in the hotel. Free time for shopping or visiting the city. Extra excursions available.

DAY 10: DEPARTURE HOME (B/-/-)

Breakfast in the hotel. Check out from hotel till 12:00. Departure home with great memories. J

Tour price per person in the room:

The price is in EUR per person.

The tour price includes:

•         Accommodation in 4 * hotels in standard rooms with twin beds

•         The train tickets: Beijing - Xi'an (night on the train, 4-space coupe)

•         The flights: Xi'an - Zhangjiajie - Shanghai (Economy class)

•         Meals according to the program (B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)

•         Entrance fees to specified attractions and museums.

•         Excursion service according to the program.

•         Services of a Russian-speaking guide throughout the program, indicated transfers.

The price does NOT include:

•         International air tickets (can be arranged in our office)

•         Visa to China (Citizens and non-citizens of the Republic of Latvia must obtain a visa before the trip! From June 11, 2018, the visa applicant must personally come to the embassy in Riga and give his fingerprints!)

•         Insurance (can be arranged in our office)

•         Tips for guides, drivers and porters in hotels.

Additionally paid (if needed):

•         Early check-in / extra night in Beijing 90 EUR / per room per night with breakfast

•         Individual transfers from 08:00 to 21:00:

•         An individual meeting with a Russian-speaking guide for 1-2 people. in Beijing 70 EUR one way.

•         Individual transfer with a Russian-speaking guide for 1-2 people. in Shanghai 90 EUR one way.

•         Surcharge for the transfer in China according to the hourly schedule until 08:00 a.m. and after 21:00 p.m. USD 15 / car (one way)

You can continue the program to any other cities in China, including a beach holiday in Hainan!

IMPORTANT!

All excursions begin strictly according to the time indicated in the program. Complaints from late-comers to the tour leader are not accepted.

The bus leaves from the hotel exactly at the time indicated in the program. Late tourists get to the destination on their own and at their own expense.

Accommodation in hotels in China from 14:00. Earlier accommodation is possible if the hotel rooms are prepared and available.

The cities and resorts declared in the program can be changed based on the number of tourists in the group and the availability of places in hotels.

BANITA TOUR reserves the right to make changes to the route following group tours with 100% sightseeing programs.

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If you have questions, please contact us : (+371) 26231660 or email: [email protected]