Adhbhut China - Janmashtami Special - 8Nights / 9Ddays

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai

• Hotel: Hotel Chateau Star River Pudong / Radisson Collection Hotel, Yangtze or similar
• Meals: Dinner (Packed dinner provided for late arrivals)
• Itinerary:
  • Arrive at Shanghai Airport and meet your Tour Manager or local representative outside the Arrival Hall .
  • Transfer to your 5-star hotel for check-in (Standard check-in time is after 15:00 Hrs) .
  • Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to rest or explore locally .

Day 2: The Best of Modern & Old Shanghai

• Hotel: Hotel Chateau Star River Pudong / Radisson Collection Hotel, Yangtze or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, visit the Jade Buddha Temple, a serene sanctuary housing two precious jade Buddha statues imported from Burma .
  • Head to the Jin Mao Tower and ascend to the 88th-floor observation deck for a stunning 360-degree view of the Shanghai skyline .
  • Visit a traditional Silk Factory to learn the classic art of Chinese silk-making .
  • Enjoy free shopping and exploration time at the historic Yuyuan Market (Yuyuan Bazaar) in Old Shanghai .
  • Conclude your day witnessing the world-renowned skills of a Chinese Acrobatic Show .

Day 3: High-Speed Maglev & Fly to Zhangjiajie

• Hotel: Hotel Pullman Zhangjiajie / Hilton Garden Inn or similar
• Meals: Packed Breakfast, Local Lunch, and Local Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Experience a thrilling ride on the ultra-futuristic Shanghai Maglev Train, reaching your destination in just 8 minutes using magnetic levitation technology .
  • Board a domestic flight from Shanghai to Zhangjiajie (Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes) .
  • Upon landing, enjoy a peaceful boat ride across the crystal-clear waters of Baofeng Lake, framed by massive vertical rock formations .
  • Note: Packed meals may be provided today depending entirely on domestic flight schedules .

Day 4: Avatar Mountains & The Grand Canyon Glass Bridge

• Hotel: Hotel Pullman Zhangjiajie / Hilton Garden Inn or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Local Lunch, and Local Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Start your morning with a photo stop at the famous Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, renowned as one of the world's longest and highest glass-bottomed bridges .
  • Spend the day exploring Zhangjiajie Forest Park, home to the towering sandstone pillars that directly inspired the "Avatar Mountains" .
  • Capture beautiful memories with a special curated Drone Group Video inside the park .

Day 5: Tianmen Mountain to Chongqing by Bullet Train

• Hotel: Hotel Hilton Chongqing / Glenview or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Local Lunch, and Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Explore the breathtaking peaks of Tianmen Mountain within Tianmen National Park .
  • Ride the famous return cable car ropeway (weather permitting) and view the winding mountain roads known as "Heaven's Gate" .
  • In the afternoon, board the high-speed bullet train from Zhangjiajie to Chongqing (Approx. 2–3 hours) .

Day 6: Chongqing City Wonders & Night Cruise

• Hotel: Hotel Hilton Chongqing / Glenview or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Local Lunch, and Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Begin your morning walking through Kuixing Tower Square, witnessing Chongqing's fascinating architectural elevation .
  • Take a vibrant photo stop at Huangjueping Graffiti Art Street, the largest structural graffiti area in China .
  • Head to the famous Liziba Station to photograph the light rail train passing directly through a residential building .
  • Watch the incredible, large-scale Chongqing 1949 immersive 360-degree theatre musical show .
  • Wind down the evening on a dazzling Chongqing Night Cruise to view the city's illuminated skyline along the river .

Day 7: Flight to Beijing & Ancient Imperial Highlights

• Hotel: Hotel Double Tree Beijing / Bohao Radegast / Wyndham Beijing North or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Check out and catch your domestic flight from Chongqing to Beijing (Approx. 2–3 hours) .
  • Upon arrival, stand in Tiananmen Square, one of the grandest and largest public plazas in the world, for an included group room photo .
  • Walk into the majestic Forbidden City, the historical home to 24 Ming and Qing Dynasty Chinese emperors .
  • Visit the beautiful Temple of Heaven complex where ancient emperors prayed for good harvests .

Day 8: The Great Wall of China & Old Hutongs

• Hotel: Hotel Double Tree Beijing / Bohao Radegast / Wyndham Beijing North or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Local Lunch, and Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Travel to the iconic Great Wall of China, exploring the grand Badaling Section with a two-way return ground cable car ride included for maximum comfort .
  • Stop by a traditional Jade Factory to uncover the deep cultural history behind China's most treasured stone .
  • Take an authentic Hutong tour through the historic narrow alleyways of old Beijing, passing traditional courtyard homes and Houhai Lake .
  • Spend free time hunting for pearls, local handicrafts, and souvenirs at the bustling Hongqiao Market .
  • Enjoy a celebratory Gala Dinner tonight .

Day 9: Bullet Train to Shanghai & Departure

• Hotel: N/A
• Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head to the railway station .
  • Board the high-speed bullet train from Beijing back to Shanghai (Approx. 4–5 hours) .
  • Upon arriving in Shanghai, transfer straight to the international airport for your return flight home .

Meal Summary Key

• B - Breakfast | PL - Packed Lunch | LL - Local Lunch | D - Dinner
• Land Dining Note: Lunches and dinners alternate between delicious local Chinese vegetarian courses and specially organized Indian Vegetarian/Jain spreads .

Inclusions

• 5% GST
• 2% TCS
• Return economy class airfare as per the itinerary.
• Internal airfare:
  • Shanghai → Zhangjiajie
  • Chongqing → Beijing
    (Included for Joining Direct / NRI passengers.)
• Internal train travel:
  • Zhangjiajie → Chongqing
  • Beijing → Shanghai
    (Included for Joining Direct / NRI passengers.)
• Accommodation at the specified hotels or similar category hotels.
• Visa fees and airport taxes (any increase after 30 April 2026 will be borne by the passenger).
• Airline ticket taxes as applicable on 30 April 2026.
• Medical insurance for the duration of the tour.
  • Additional charges apply for passengers above 60 years of age or those extending their stay.
• Daily meals, airport transfers, sightseeing, entrance fees, and surface transportation as per the itinerary.
• Airport transfers from all airports.
• Compulsory tips for the tour guide and driver.
• All transfers and excursions by deluxe air-conditioned coach, including entrance fees as specified in the itinerary.
• Services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager (minimum 20 passengers) or a local representative.
• If the group size is less than 15 passengers, the tour will operate on a Seat-in-Coach (SIC) basis.

Visa

• Single-Entry China Visa included in the package.
• Visa documentation and processing charges as applicable on 30 April 2026.
• Any increase in visa charges after this date will be borne by the passenger.

Exclusions

• Cost of deviation from the scheduled group departure dates.
• City Tax or Tourism Tax (where applicable).
• Visa charges for NRI passengers (if applicable).
• Basic Travel Quota (BTQ) equivalent to USD 250,000.
• Any increase in airfare due to fuel surcharge, airline revisions, government regulations, taxes, or other airline-imposed charges after 30 April 2026.
• Any increase in exchange rates affecting land arrangements or surface transportation prior to departure.
• POE (Port of Entry) charges and passport charges.
• Porterage services.
• Personal expenses including:
  • Laundry
  • Mini-bar
  • Mineral water
  • Telephone charges
  • Food and beverages not included in the package
  • Porterage
• Additional meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
• Optional tours and excursions.
• Sightseeing, entrance fees, and local guides not included in the itinerary.
• Cost of any optional activities or excursions.