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27-day China Adventure Tour

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27 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
20 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 55 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Float along the enchanting Yulong River on bamboo rafts

Hike up Jiuyao Mountain for the most incredible sunset views

Camp overnight on the Great Wall with a Mandarin lesson

Cycle across Fujian’s scenic countryside

Itinerary

On this 27-day China backpacking tour, no two days are ever the same. One moment you are cycling through Fujian’s roundhouses and tea fields, the next you are meeting giant pandas in Chengdu or drifting down the Yangtze River.

You’ll camp on untouched stretches of the Great Wall, sail West Lake and catch sunsets on Jiuyao Mountain peaks. From kung fu lessons with Shaolin masters to discovering the Terracotta Warriors, this group tour is the ultimate way to experience the country’s culture, history and natural beauty first-hand. Led by our epic local Adventure Leaders, you’ll hit all the highlights, uncover local secrets, and make memories (and friends) to last a lifetime.

day 1Welcome to Hong Kong, Star Ferry & Victoria Peak Views

Your China backpacking tour begins in lively Hong Kong, so drop your bags at the hostel before kicking off the adventure. Meet your Adventure Leader and new travel crew for a welcome briefing to go over the journey ahead and get to know the group. Then ride the Star Ferry and tram up to Victoria Peak for epic sunset views of the city skyline. On the way, stroll the Avenue of Stars to snap a photo with Bruce Lee. Round off the night at the lively Temple Street Night, where you can shop, eat and soak up the atmosphere before heading back at your own pace.

day 2High-Speed Train & City Exploration (Yangshuo)

day 3Cooking Class, Li River Kayaking & Cupping Therapy (Ya

day 4Bamboo Rafting, Mud Baths, & Karaoke (Yangshuo)

day 5Yangshuo Your Way - Karst Cliffs or Countryside Village

day 6Chongqing Bound, Yangtze River Cruise & Hongya Cave

day 7Liziba Station & Guanyinqiao Bars (Chongqing)

day 8People’s Park & Kuanzhai Alley (Chengdu)

day 9Panda Visit & Sichuan Opera (Chengdu)

day 10Leshan Giant Buddha & Hot Pot Feast (Chengdu)

day 11City Wall Cycling & Muslim Quarter (Xi’an)

day 12Terracotta Warriors & Pagoda Show (Xi’an)

day 13Kung Fu Class & Mandarin Lesson (Dengfeng)

day 14Shaolin Temple & Longmen Grottoes (Dengfeng)

day 15Camp Under the stars on The Great Wall (Beijing)

day 16Great Wall Sunrise & City Sights (Beijing)

day 17Forbidden City & Peking Duck (Beijing)

day 18Temple of Heaven & Night Train (Beijing)

day 19West Lake Boat & Jiuyao Mountain Sunset Hike (Hangzhou)

day 209 Creeks Hike & Train Ride from Hangzhou to Shanghai

day 21Yu Gardens, Bund Skyline & Shanghai Pub Crawl (Shanghai

day 22Watertown Visit & Art Streets (Shanghai)

day 23French Concession & Jinmao Tower Views (Shanghai)

day 24Tea Hills & Hakka Roundhouse Stay (Fujian)

day 25Hakka Villages & Tea Ceremony (Fujian)

day 26Countryside Cycle & Visit the Biggest Hakka Roundhouse

day 27Return to Hong Kong & Farewell (Hong Kong)

What's Included

All local transport within China is included, plus a sleeper train to Hangzhou.
Includes hostel stays along the way, with one epic night camping on the Great Wall of China.
Epic Adventure Leaders aka a local legends throughout your trip!
Camp on the Great Wall, meet pandas in Chengdu, learn Kung Fu & more!

Optional Add-ons Available during check-out

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