Essential China From Hong Kong - 26 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Hong Kong - Begin your adventure in this vibrant city, head to Victoria Peak to admire the panoramic views and enjoy the Symphony of Light show
- Yangshuo - Spend your free time hiking and enjoying the scenery, plus take an included bike ride and sail a bamboo raft along the Yulong River
- Chengdu - Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see China's national animal and other rare species such as red pandas
- Xi'an - Marvel at the famous Terracotta Army and join an optional bike ride along the Ming Dynasty city walls
- Shaolin - See the Shaolin Temple and opt for a Kung Fu masterclass, or choose to visit the impressive UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes
- The Great Wall - Hike along a quiet, unrestored section of this ancient wonder and spend a night camping nearby
- Beijing - Discover the highlights of China's capital independently, choosing to visit the Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square
- Hangzhou - Sail on West Lake and hike to the peak of Jiuyao Mountain, then hike through the picturesque Misty Woods
- Shanghai - Explore the city independently with four days to visit Disneyland, browse the Shanghai Museum or climb one of the city's skyscrapers
- Fujian - Enjoy a walking tour around the Fujian Tulou UNESCO World Heritage Site and join a bike tour of the local area
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Trip includes
- 23 nights hostel, 1 night camping, 1 overnight trains (6-berth hard sleeper cabins) from Beijing - Hangzhou
- All relevant transfer and transportation within China using public transport
- Local guides for scheduled sightseeing in Yangshuo, Chengdu, Xi’an, Shaolin, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Fujian.
- Free basic Mandarin lessons
- Local guide in Hong Kong for tour briefing
- Entrance to Terracotta Warriors museum
- Hiking & camping along unrestored parts of The Great Wall of China
- Entrance to Giant Panda Research and Breeding Centre
- Cycle and cruise excursion down Yulong River
- Visit to the West Lake & boat tour in Hangzhou
- Visit to the UNESCO Fujian Tulou site
Itinerary
Upon your arrival in vibrant Hong Kong, make your own way to the hostel. At 16:30pm, you'll meet your tour leader and group for a trip briefing. Your tour leader will then take the group to Victoria Peak for incredible panoramic views of the city below, and a chan...
Hong Kong - Yangshuo. Early this morning, we make our way to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station where we board a bullet train to Guilin in mainland China (changing in Shenzhen). Arriving in Guilin we board a private bus to Yangshuo where we check-in to our hostel. The rest of the evening is at leisure to explore the town and try some of the local delicacies including beer fish, a must try.
Yangshuo is a picturesque town, surrounded by dramatic karst mountains and known for its outdoor adventure opportunities. Day 3 is at leisure, with three available optional activities including a Chinese cooking class, kayaking along the Li River or a Chinese therapy ...
Yangshuo - Chengdu. This morning we leave beautiful Yangshuo and our tour leader behind and board the train to Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan province and home to the largest and best-known Panda breeding and research centre. After approximately 7 hours we arrive in Chengdu and are met by our local tour guide and make our way to our hostel for an evening at leisure.
On day 7 we take a short drive out of town to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, to visit China's animal emblem. We spend time exploring the grounds and watching the pandas munch on bamboo. We can also see other endangered animals including red pandas,...
Chengdu - Xi’an. If you’re keen to have a lie in, you can start your morning lazily under your own steam. However, if you want to get out and about in the local community, pay a visit to a local rehabilitation center, which works specifically with children with autism...
Today, day 10, we spend our morning as we see fit. If you’d like some suggestions, ask your Adventure Leader! You might want to explore nearby museums, temples, or indulge in a spot of retail therapy. This afternoon, you have the option to bike ride on the city walls,...
Xi’an - Shaolin. Today we leave Xi’an behind and board the bus to Shaolin (approx. 7 hours). On arrival we make our way to our family run guest house, located a stone’s throw away from the Shaolin Temple. This afternoon there is an optional Kung Fu lesson and show at ...
If you’re a keen riser, you might want to join us on a trip to the world-famous Shaolin Temple – the birthplace of kung-fu. From there, we can take a hike up to the Dharma Cave, a spiritual spot for Buddhist pilgrims. Our climb will be rewarded with beautiful views of...
Shaolin - Beijing. Up before dawn, we catch a bullet train to Beijing! Arriving in late morning, our first stop is the awe-inspiring Great Wall. After a lunch break at a local farm, we hike the secluded, unrestored sections of the Wall in the mid-afternoon. Camping on...
On day 15 we wake up early to watch the magnificent sunrise across the Great Wall of China. Once we’ve picked our jaws off the floor, we’ll pack up and head back into Beijing, ready to explore this mammoth city. If you’d like, you can join us with a walk through Tiana...
Enjoy another free morning and afternoon to pack in the last few of Beijing’s sights, before heading to your next destination. You can visit the 798 art district, the Summer Palace, or any other highlights of Beijing. Be sure to ask your Adventure Leader for recommend...
After arriving in Hangzhou this morning, transfer to your hostel for a late breakfast. We hope you slept on the train! Next, we’re off to the famous West Lake, ready to take a stunning boat tour to one of the Lake’s beautiful islands. Once you’ve checked in this ...
This morning, kick your day off with a beautiful hike to the Nine Creeks. On your way, meander through the Misty Woods – a truly magical place. Once you’re back at the hostel, you’ve got time to freshen up and grab some lunch before your check out, ready to travel onw...
On day 20, after a lazy-ish morning, we get another Mandarin lesson – this time, with a twist! This extra special class will be held by professional teachers, all the way from the Mandarin Garden Chinese Language School! Later, we have the option to walk to the Yu Gar...
Rise and shine! It’s time to head to our new final new destination – Fujian. We grab the bullet train to Longyan, where you’ll bid farewell to your Shanghai Adventure Leader. After around 6 hours on the train, you’ll arrive and transfer deep into the verdant tea-growi...
On day 24, after a tasty breakfast at our guesthouse, it’s time for an unmissable experience! We take a walking tour around the Fujian Tulou UNESCO World Heritage Site. We explore the Hakka Minority Roundhouses, picturesque villages, tea fields, traditional tea ceremo...
This morning, we’ll transfer by minibus back to Zhangzhou Station, ready to transfer by train back to Hong Kong. It’s here that your China backpacking tour comes to the end, and you’ll bid farewell to your fellow travellers.
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