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23 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
20 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 55 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Highlights

Shanghai - Start your tour with rooftop drinks overlooking the city, and end your adventure back here with several free days to explore

Chongqing - Cruise along the Yangtze River and explore the illuminated Hongya Cave, a vibrant maze of restaurants, shops and local nightlife

Yangshuo - Cycle past karst mountains and lush landscapes and enjoy bamboo rafting on the Yulong River

Chengdu - Watch curious and clumsy giant pandas at this important conservation facility, also home to other rare Chinese wildlife

Xi'an - Marvel at the giant Terracotta Army and enjoy an optional bike ride along the historic Xi'an city walls

Shaolin - Choose to visit the home of Kung Fu at Shaolin Temple or pay a visit to the UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes instead

The Great Wall - Hike along a deserted section of the wall and camp beside it, waking early the next day to watch the sunrise

Beijing - Explore the Chinese capital independently, with optional excursions to the Forbidden City and Nanluo district

Hangzhou - Sail on West Lake and hike to the peak of Jiuyao Mountain, then hike through the picturesque Misty Woods

Itinerary

Discover the very best of China on this 23-day adventure from Shanghai to Shanghai, weaving through ancient cities, rural landscapes and cultural landmarks. From kayaking and cycling amid Yangshuo’s karst peaks to meeting giant pandas in Chengdu, this journey blends nature, history and local life. You’ll wander Xi’an’s old city walls, marvel at the Terracotta Warriors, learn Kung Fu at Shaolin, camp on the Great Wall and explore Beijing’s imperial wonders. Finish with tranquil Hangzhou and vibrant Shanghai. With Mandarin lessons, local cuisine and unforgettable moments throughout, this trip offers the ultimate China experience from start to finish.

day 1Shanghai to Yangshuo

Shanghai - Guilin - Yangshuo. Meet your tour leader and fellow travellers for a pre-departure briefing, where you’ll get an overview of the exciting journey ahead. It’s a great opportunity to get to know your group before the adventure officially begins. After the briefing, head independently to Pudong Airport for your flight south to Guilin. On arrival, a driver will take you to Yangshuo, where you’ll join the rest of the group who began their trip in Hong Kong. From here, our adventure across China truly gets underway.
Please note: The pre-departure meeting is at 12:30pm on day 1, so we recommend that you arrive in Shanghai the day before your tour starts. We can arrange pre-tour accommodation for you.

OverNight
Yangshuo

days 2-4Exploring Yangshuo

day 5Yangshuo to Chongqing

day 6Chongqing at Leisure

day 7Chongqing to Chengdu

days 8-9Exploring Chengdu

day 10Chengdu to Xi'an

day 11Ancient Xi'an & Terracotta Warriors

day 12Xi'an to Shaolin

day 13Shaolin at Leisure

day 14Shaolin to Beijing & The Great Wall

days 15-16Great Wall Sunrise & Exploring Beijing

day 17Beijing to Hangzhou

day 18West Lake & Jiuyao Mountain hike

day 19Return to Shanghai

day 20Shanghai

days 21-22Free time in Shanghai

day 23Farewell China

What's Included

Accommodation
20 nights hostel dorm, 1-night camping, 1 overnight train from Beijing - Hangzhou
Transport
All relevant transfer and transportation within China using public transport & 1 economy class flight from Shanghai - Guilin
Guide
Local guide in Shanghai for tour briefingTake a Mandarin Lesson with Your Tour Leader (Chengdu, Dengfeng, Beijing & Shanghai)
Others
Local guides for scheduled sightseeing in Yangshuo, Chongquing, Chengdu, Xi’an, Shaolin and Beijing. Unescorted travel between citiesBike & Bamboo Raft the Yulong River (Yangshuo)Take a Yangtze River Cruise (Chongqing)Discover Hongya Cave at Night (Chongqing)Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Center (Chengdu)Visit the Terracotta Warriors & Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang (Xi’an)Take a Kung Fu Lesson & Show at Shaolin Temple (Dengfeng)Take an Evening Mandarin Lesson & Pubquiz (Dengfeng)Hike & Camp on the Great Wall (Beijing)Visit West Lake & Take a Boat Tour (Hangzhou)Hike Jiuyao Mountain for Sunset (Hangzhou)Hike the 9 Creeks in Misty Woods (Hangzhou)Jinmao Tower Platform View (Shanghai)

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