China Bike and Hike

BM-46730

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14 days

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The hotels, guides, itinerary, equipment, food and sites of CHina were top notch. Fabulous trip, thanks.

Anonymous | Traveled in April

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14 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

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Ends

Guangzhou, China

Beijing, China

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Highlights

Cycle through rural southern China, passing villages, rice paddies and farmland

Ride among limestone karst landscapes in Fengkai and Yangshuo

Experience the Terracotta Warriors, depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China

Discover Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City in Beijing

Cycle through traditional hutong neighbourhoods in Beijing

Walk remote, unrestored sections of the Great Wall at Gubeikou

Savour a traditional Peking Duck dinner in Beijing

Walk remote, unrestored sections of the Great Wall at Gubeikou

Savour a traditional Peking Duck dinner in Beijing

Itinerary

Ride among Yangshuo's karst peaks, then walk the Great Wall where it runs quiet.. This journey combines cycling through southern China’s rural landscapes with cultural exploration in Xi’an and Beijing, culminating in walks along quieter sections of the Great Wall. Beginning in Guangdong and Guangxi Provinces, the route follows village roads, rice paddies and limestone karst formations around Fengkai and Yangshuo, with opportunities to experience daily life in the countryside. The itinerary then shifts to Xi’an, where visits to the Terracotta Warriors and Mt Lishan provide insight into China’s imperial history, before continuing to Beijing. Here, explore major sites including the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, alongside cycling through traditional hutong neighbourhoods. The journey concludes with walks on the Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling, where restored and unrestored sections offer a more remote and varied perspective of the structure. Supported throughout by local guides and vehicle backup, the trip balances active travel with cultural depth across some of China’s most diverse regions.

day 1Join Guangzhou

On arrival you will need to make your own way to the group hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Guangzhou before we meet in the hotel lounge at approximately 6.30pm for a trip briefing with the group leader.
Accommodation: Landmark Hotel Canton or similar

Meals

Dinner

day 2Cycle West River to Mt Dinghu and transfer Zhaoqing (36km / 22mi cycling)

day 3Cycle Sihui to Guangning along the Suijiang River (60–70km / 37–43mi)

day 4Cycle Guangning to Huaiji through the Bamboo Sea (71–79km / 44–49mi)

day 5Transfer to Zhongshan and cycle to Gongcheng (60km / 37mi)

day 6Cycle Gongcheng to Yangshuo (56km / 35mi)

day 7Cycle Yangshuo Moon Hill and Li River (60km / 37mi)

day 8Yangshuo to Guilin and fly to Xi’an

day 9Explore Mt Lishan and Terracotta Warriors Xi’an

day 10Train to Beijing and hutong cycle

day 11Explore Beijing

day 12Hike Great Wall Gubeikou to Jinshanling (15.4km / 9.6mi, 866m / 2,841ft ascent, 4–5hrs)

day 13Hike Jinshanling Great Wall (7.67km / 4.8mi, 697m / 2287ft ascent, 4-5hrs)

day 14In Beijing, trip concludes

What's Included

Accommodation

Twin-share accommodation in hotels and guesthouses

Meals

13 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners

Transport

Domestic flight (Guilin to Xi'an)

Others

Train travel (Xi'an to Beijing)Private air-conditioned vehiclesSupport vehicles while cyclingSightseeing and entry fees as per itinerary27 speed mountain bikesExpert bilingual guides throughout. For smaller groups of 2–5 passengers we employ expert local guides only in each location.Group medical kit

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