Example Itinerary
China's Spectacular Sights by Private Jet from Heaven Lake to Zhangye Danxia
- Duration
- 14 days / 13 nights
- Price Per Person
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Terms & Conditions
Please note this is a sample itinerary ideally performed by private jet (rate not included). Upon request, private jet options can be provided based on availability and requirements.
Price is based on double or twin hotel room occupancy and includes accommodation, transfers, car/driver, English-speaking guide, activities and entrance fees, breakfasts and some casual lunches while touring. Optional special activities will be quoted separately. Most personal expenses, including dinners, alcoholic beverages, spa treatments and gratuities can be paid on the spot while traveling. Prices may vary depending on season, choice of accommodation and other factors.
- Interests
- Amazing Landscapes, UNESCO
- Destinations
- China
Please note this is a sample itinerary ideally performed by private jet (rate not included). Upon request, private jet options can be provided based on availability and requirements.
There is no better way to explore China’s most exclusive sites than by private jet. Travel from Changbaishan to Jinan, Huangshan, Zhangjiajie, Wulingyuan, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Kashigar, Jiayuguan, and Zhangye Danxia. This 14-day itinerary is full of natural beauty, adventure, history, and culture. Get ready to enjoy rare sights off of the usual tourist’s beaten path, all while in sheer luxury and comfort.
Why fly by private jet?
Traveling is never easier than when traveling by private jet. Avoid the inconvenience and discomfort of spending hours of your vacation waiting in airports, standing at customs or crossing your fingers at baggage claim. Those hard-to-reach destinations become that much closer when flying by private jet. Spend less time in transit and more time in the places you are traveling to see.
This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or completely personalize it. All trips are 100% bespoke.
Highlights
- Jet-setting: Make the most of your time and jet across the country. See all of China's mystical peaks from the east, south, and west - all within just two weeks.
- Halfway to North Korea: Get a glimpse of the hermit country of North Korea from China's Changbai Mountain. The border between the two countries cross through the middle of Tianchi Lake.
- Avatar Mountains: Explore the otherworldly Wulingyuan National Park where hit movie 'Avatar' was filmed. The peculiar natural landscape features sandstone mesas, dense forests, deep ravines, streams, karst caves and more.
Day-by-Day
Day 1
MapJinan
Board your private jet for a flight from Beijing to Changbaishan, in China’s northeastern Jilin province. Here, you will enjoy a full day at Tianchi Lake, also known as Heaven Lake, and the nearby waterfall. The lake is not only a beautiful location, but it is interesting because China’s border with North Korea crosses through the middle. Admire the crater lake that rests in the caldera of Baekdu Mountain, the highest mountain on the Korean Peninsula, and glance into North Korea, the world’s most reclusive nation. You’re only pausing in picturesque Changbaishan for the day; this evening you will fly on to Jinan. After a busy day covering quite a large bit of China, check in to the Intercontinental Jinan City Center to rest up for the days ahead.
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Day 2
MapJinan
This morning, drive to Ti’an and visit the breathtaking Mount Taishan. Next, take a step back into local history as you visit the Lingyan Temple. Your last stop the day is Qianfoshan Park; after taking a stroll through nature, return to your hotel in Jinan and rest for the evening.

Day 3
MapHuangshan
Fly to Huangshan, a mountain range named for its vibrant yellow color. Put your trainers on and climb Huangshan Mountain for the view of a lifetime. Hike around atop the mountain, and enjoy astonishing views of its mountainous landscape, as well as the mist-shrouded peaks and seas of clouds if weather permits.
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Day 4
MapHuangshan
Rise in time to catch the tangerine sunrise across the mountains. Explore West Lake and enjoy the natural beauty of your surroundings. Next, visit the Geopark and marvel at the geological formations found in this area. Visit Chengkan Village and the village’s ancestral temple. Appreciate the fascinating carvings, reliefs, and colored paintings at Baolun Hall, which are well preserved and remain vivid after about 500 years.
Day 5
MapZhangjiajie
Today you will fly to Zhangjiajie, a city with a history dating back many millennia. Next, drive into the mystical Wulingyuan Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check into the Pullman Hotel and relax.
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Day 6
MapZhangjiajie
There’s plenty of eye-pleasers today. Explore Wulingyuan Park and see what so many visitors liken to a real-life Avatar. You may recognize the area as it has been used in several films throughout the years. Take the cable car uphill and spend the morning exploring Tianzi Mountain (Tianzishan). At the Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers your imagination will soar as its unique-shaped peaks lead you into a fairyland like landscape. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch packed from your hotel, and take in the stunning natural scenery and peacefulness that surrounds. Continue the journey to explore Yuanjiajie, before taking the Bailong elevator down. At Yuanjiajie, embark on an easy hike and visit the greatest Natural Bridge in the world, the Heavenly Pillar (which inspired the floating Hallelujah Mountains in James Cameron’s Oscar-winning film Avatar).
Day 7
MapLijiang
Spend a final few hours looking around the fascinating park. Drive to Zhangjiajie, where your jet is waiting to take you to Lijiang, a town at the base of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The tallest peak in the nearby mountain range is Shanzidou, which has been summited only once.
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Day 8
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Visit Jade Dragon Mountain in Lijiang. At the foot of the mountain, watch the Impression Lijiang – a spectacular outdoor performance directed by China’s renowned film director Zhang Yimou and performed by around 400 local Naxi, Yi, and Bai people. Afterward, go through the VIP channel, and take a cable car to the 4,000-meter high-level Glacier Park for a magnificent view of the mountain. Next, gain some rare cultural insight as you visit a Baisha village and learn about their culture and customs. Return to Amandayan to relax.

Day 9
MapShangri-la
Drive the short trip to Shangri-La. Along the way, stop and take a walk in Tiger Leaping Gorge. Next, visit the quaint old town of Shangri-La. The town took on the name of the acclaimed city in the Lost Horizon novel by James Hilton.
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Day 10
MapKashgar
This morning, take a short walk to visit the nearby Songzanlin Monastery, also known as Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, which is considered the most important Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan. Sit back on your private jet as you fly into Kashgar. Upon arriving in China’s westernmost city, check out the lively and world-famous bazaar. Abakh Hoja tomb is a stunning sight to see and your next stop.
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Day 11
MapKashgar
Take a daytrip to Karakul, which translates to “black lake.” This is the highest altitude lake of the Pamir plateau, and very near the Pakistan border. Return to your hotel to relax after an adventurous day exploring.

Day 12
MapZhangye Danxia
Fly by private jet from Kashgar to Jiayuguan. From here, you will drive to Zhangye Danxia. This is the perfect gateway for exploring the Danxia Geopark. Check in to the hotel and relax ahead of your day of exploration tomorrow.
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Day 13
MapZhangye Danxia
You have the full day to explore the incredible geopark’s cliffs. The cliffs are shocking shades of reds and blues, traced back to over six million years ago. Not many tourists are able to reach this unique site.
Day 14
MapDeparture
Drive from Zhangye Danxia, catching one last rare glance at the formations, before reaching Jiayuguan. From here, you will fly onwards to either Beijing or another destination of your choice.

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