Beijing 3 · Zhangjiajie 2 · Shanghai 3
Underlying dated data last checked 2026-09-28 · oldest checked record shown; individual ideas may be unverified.
Long rail journeys: compare flights. Arrival days are transport-only; no sightseeing.
Open in planner →Day by day
Day 1 · Beijing
Day 2 · Beijing
Day 3 · Beijing
- Jingshan Park view · unverified activity idea
- Zhongshan Park
- Temple of Heaven
Day 4 · Zhangjiajie
Travel day. Local visits start at 14:00 or later; change them around your actual transport booking.
Day 5 · Zhangjiajie
- Forest Park · Wulingyuan · unverified activity idea
Day 6 · Shanghai
Travel day. Local visits start at 14:00 or later; change them around your actual transport booking.
Day 7 · Shanghai
Day 8 · Shanghai
Book ahead
Day 1 · The Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
No same-day tickets: book on the official Palace Museum channel, which opens 7 days ahead at 20:00. Enter only through the Meridian Gate (Wumen) with your passport. Booking channel: Palace Museum official mini program; 7 days before, 20:00 China time. Official source ↗ · checked 2026-09-28
Day 3 · Temple of Heaven
Book a timed real-name ticket via the official “天坛” WeChat account; the combined ticket includes the Hall of Prayer. Official source ↗ · checked 2026-09-28
Day 5 · Forest Park · Wulingyuan
ChinaLocal suggestion: allow a full day, confirm transport, weather and the exact ticket before leaving. Official source ↗ · checked 2026-10-18
Day 7 · Yu Garden
Book a morning or afternoon slot online with your passport; weekends are busy. Official source ↗ · checked 2026-09-28
Day 8 · Shanghai Museum (People’s Square)
For the 2026-07-09 to 2027-11-14 special exhibition, reserve in advance; overseas visitors can book through Trip.com, while visitors with disabilities enter free with valid documents. Check official WeChat announcements for evening hours. Permanent galleries are at Shanghai Museum East. Enter at the Wusheng Road south gate with the original document used to book. Official source ↗ · checked 2026-10-17
Between cities
Beijing → Zhangjiajie
Beijing West → Zhangjiajie West
Sample G/D timetable: fastest 12h 01m; only one returned service, no typical range inferred. Sample travel date 2026-10-26; 1 returned G/D service(s). Check your exact stations and travel date.
Duration source: 聚合数据火车票接口（12306 数据），查询日期 2026-10-18，出行日期 2026-10-26；只取 G/D 精确站点返回样本
Station source ↗ · checked 2026-10-18
Zhangjiajie → Shanghai
Zhangjiajie West → Shanghai Hongqiao
Sample G/D timetable: fastest 7h 18m; observed range 7h 18m–9h 49m. Sample travel date 2026-10-26; 3 returned G/D service(s). Check your exact stations and travel date.
Duration source: 聚合数据火车票接口（12306 数据），查询日期 2026-10-18，出行日期 2026-10-26；只取 G/D 精确站点返回样本
Station source ↗ · checked 2026-10-18