$2899—China w/flights: Great Wall, Xi'an & Avatar Mountains
Ride a cable car to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, explore Beijing, then see Xian’s Terracotta Warriors
Why We Love This Deal
Some of China’s wonders were built by emperors. Others were carved by nature over millions of years. This 14-day tour brings you face to face with both. The Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors reveal the ambition of ancient dynasties. Then Zhangjiajie offers something no emperor could have imagined. Towering sandstone pillars emerge from the mist, inspiring the floating mountains of Avatar. At nearby Tianmen Mountain, a glass skywalk opens up breathtaking views of the valley below. Hangzhou’s West Lake and Suzhou’s historic canals reveal China’s tranquil side. Shanghai’s modern skyline brings the journey into the present. On this My Touring holiday, you'll discover these contrasts with no more than 23 other travellers
This 14-day small-group tour goes beyond China's usual circuit, with international flights included. Our research found similar flights costing $1029–$1629pp alone. We've also secured an exclusive $100pp discount, bringing the tour to just $2899pp.
What's included
- International economy flights from Australia* to Beijing, returning from Shanghai
- Domestic economy flight from Xi'an to Zhangjiajie
- 13 nights in hand-selected 4- to 5-star hotels
- Breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 3 dinners
- 3 high-speed bullet trains in second class
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local English-speaking guides
- Small group of up to 24 guests, travelling by deluxe air-conditioned coach
- Sightseeing including:
- Mutianyu Great Wall with cable car
- Terracotta Warriors in Xian
- Tianmen Mountain cable car, glass skywalk and Stairway to Heaven’s Door
- Bailong Elevator, Hallelujah Mountain and Golden Whip Stream in Zhangjiajie
- Orange Island in Changsha
- West Lake cruise and tea culture in Hangzhou
- Airport transfers in Beijing and Shanghai
When
The featured $2899 fare is available on six departures: 5 November 2027; 14, 21 and 28 March 2028; and 24 October and 7 November 2028.
Another 14 departures from September 2027 also receive the exclusive $100pp discount, with prices starting from $2999pp.
Book by 30 November 2026.
To find out more, see our partner's website.
Travelzoo tip: China is vast, with so much more to experience across its diverse landscapes and cultures. We've also secured an exclusive $100pp discount on My Touring's flight-inclusive 18-day tour, now $4699pp. Meet Chengdu's giant pandas, visit Leshan's Giant Buddha and cruise the Yangtze for three nights in a balcony cabin. Five-star hotels are included throughout.
Holiday snapshot
Australia* - Beijing - Xian - Zhangjiajie - Changsha - Hangzhou - Suzhou - Shanghai - Australia*
Itinerary highlights
Your adventure begins in Beijing, China’s grand imperial capital. Stand in vast Tiananmen Square, explore the Forbidden City’s golden-roofed palaces and enjoy a Peking Duck lunch. Then ride a cable car up to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, visit the elegant Temple of Heaven, and board the bullet train south.
In ancient Xian, meet the legendary Terracotta Warriors and Horses, an army guarding China’s first emperor for more than 2000 years. Visit the Bell and Drum Towers, sample local flavours at a food-stall dinner, and see the city’s mighty ancient walls before flying on.
Towering sandstone pillars rise from the forest in Zhangjiajie, the landscape that inspired the floating mountains of Avatar. Ride a cable car to Tianzi Mountain and glide down the cliffside Bailong Elevator, then follow the peaceful Golden Whip Stream. On Tianmen Mountain, ride one of the world’s longest cable cars, brave the glass skywalk and climb the 999 steps to Heaven’s Gate.
A bullet train whisks you to Changsha, where a cartoon train carries you along Orange Island to its giant statue of a young Mao Zedong. In the evening, soak up the buzz of the city’s lively pedestrian street.
Next, Hangzhou reveals China’s poetic side with a cruise on its tranquil West Lake. Learn about Longjing tea, one of China’s most famous green teas, at a traditional tea house.
Elegant Suzhou is celebrated for its classical gardens. Wander the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lingering Garden, then see how silk is spun from cocoons.
Your journey ends in dazzling Shanghai, where colonial-era buildings line the Bund across the river from a futuristic skyline. Stroll busy Nanjing Road, explore the Shanghai Museum and enjoy free time before your flight home.