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Essential China From Hong Kong - 27 days
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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
Chongqing - Cruise along the Yangtze River and explore the illuminated Hongya Cave, a vibrant maze of restaurants, shops and local nightlife
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
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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What's Included
Accommodation
23 nights in hostels, 1 night camping on the Great Wall, 1 overnight train (6-berth hard sleeper cabin) from Beijing - Hangzhou & 1 night in a traditional round house in Fujian
Transport
All relevant transfer and transportation within China using public transport
Guide
Local guide in Hong Kong for tour briefingTake a Mandarin Lesson with Your Adventure Leader (Chengdu, Dengfeng, Beijing & Shanghai)
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Local guides for scheduled sightseeing in Yangshuo, Chongqing, Chengdu, Xi’an, Dengfeng / Shaolin, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, and FujianFree basic Mandarin lessonsVisit Victoria Peak & Avenue of Stars (Hong Kong)Visit Temple Street Night Market (Hong Kong)Bike & 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)Tour UNESCO Hakka Roundhouses & Join a Tea Ceremony (Fujian)Hike Fujian’s Mountains & Visit Tea Plantations (Fujian)
27 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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Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Itinerary
Take in the best of China on this 27-day Essentials tour which starts and ends in Hong Kong! Admire the skyline of the city from Victoria Peak and contrast this with the lush scenery and karst peaks of Yangshuo. Enjoy bamboo rafting on the Yulong River, learn Mandarin as you travel, explore Chongqing and see giant pandas in Chengdu. Visit the Terracotta Army in Xi'an, join an optional Kung Fu masterclass in Shaolin, hike along an unrestored section of the Great Wall and explore sprawling Beijing and Shanghai independently. End in rural Nanjing and Fujian county, before returning to Hong Kong.
day 1Welcome to Hong Kong!
Upon your arrival in vibrant Hong Kong, make your own way to the hostel. At 16:30, 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 chance to watch the sunset over the skyline. Afterwards, head to Tsim Sha Tsui, where you’ll watch the ‘Symphony of Light’ show from the Avenue of Stars. Conclude your first day with a visit to Temple Street Night Market. This bustling market has plenty of options to choose from, and your tour leader can help with the best recommendations for a late dinner!
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Hong Kong
day 2Hong Kong to Yangshuo
days 3-5Exploring Yangshuo
day 6Yangshuo to Chongqing & Yangtze Cruise
day 7Chongqing at Leisure
day 8Chongqing to Chengdu
days 9-10Discovering Chengdu
day 11Chengdu to Xi'an
day 12Ancient Xi'an & Terracotta Warriors
day 13Xi'an to Dengfeng
day 14Dengfeng at Leisure & Optional Shaolin Temple
day 15Dengfeng to the Great Wall
days 16-17Great Wall Sunrise & Beijing at Leisure
day 18Beijing to Hangzhou
day 19Exploring Hangzhou
day 20Hangzhou to Shanghai
days 21-23Shanghai at Leisure
day 24Shanghai to Nanjing
days 25-26Exploring Nanjing & Fujian
day 27Hong Kong
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