Beijing to Hong Kong: Great Wall & Warriors
16 days from Beijing to Hong Kong
From $ 1899
Duration16 days

China is a country full of highlights and hidden treasures, and if you visit it with us, you’ll be sure to get a top mix of both. Over two weeks, you’ll venture from Beijing to Hong Kong, taking in China’s contrasts between ancient and modern as you explore both cityscapes and countrysides. There’s a visit to the Great Wall included, plus the chance to check out the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, an overnight stay at the roundhouses in Fujian, and so much more packed into a relatively short trip. This is a great first trip to China to get a taste that will leave you wanting to come back.

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  • Duration: 16 days
    Service level: Basic
  • Starts in: Beijing
    Physical Grading: Light
  • Ends in: Hong Kong
    Ages: 18+
Beijing to Hong Kong–Fujian Route - Tour Map

Itinerary

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Day 1: Beijing

Start place: Beijing

Arrive at any time. Peak season notice: Golden Week falls between October 1st and 7th, 2019/2020/2021. Please note that Golden Week is a semi-annual 7-day or 8-day national holiday for the people of China. This is a very busy time of the year for domestic tourists, so expect some crowding at major attractions. We recommend booking these dates well in advance as accommodations and transportation availability is extremely limited.

End place: Beijing

Day 2: Beijing

Start place: Beijing

The Chinese capital, Beijing, is one of the world's most impressive and vibrant cities. Spend a day at the Great Wall, a monumental feat of engineering intended to protect China from the northern barbarians.

Opt to pre-book the Beijing Kung Fu Show on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Step back in time with a visit to the Great Wall. Opt to check out the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.

End place: Beijing

Day 3: Beijing/Xi'an

Start place: Beijing

Enjoy free time in Beijing before an overnight train to Xi'an. Train is our main mode of transport in China and it's a great way to travel.

End place: Xi'an

Day 4: Xi'an

Start place: Xi'an

Opt to tour the lovely and unusual Great Mosque (a wonderfully serene place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city), great souvenir stalls, and enjoy some of the best street food in China. The remaining city walls are a great place to watch the sunset or join the locals for ballroom dancing or tai chi in the early morning.

Interested in a half-day guided tour to see the Terracotta Warriors? Pre-book the Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour.
Enjoy an orientation walk through the Muslim Quarter, then opt to visit the Terracotta Warriors, cycle the ancient city walls, or practice tai chi with the locals.

End place: Xi'an

Day 5: Xi'an/Suzhou

Start place: Xi'an

Enjoy free time to explore Xi'an, then take an overnight train to Suzhou.

End place: Suzhou

Day 6: Suzhou

Start place: Suzhou

Visit Suzhou, the "Venice of the East." Opt to explore the Master of the Nets Garden, one of China's most exquisite gardens. In the evening, let loose like the locals with a karaoke session in a private room for the group; this is sure to be a memorable night!

End place: Suzhou

Day 7: Suzhou/Shanghai

Start place: Suzhou

Shanghai is the most modern of Chinese cities. Go shopping on the famous Nanjing Road or stroll along the Bund district with its many riverside historical buildings.


Opt to see a show, pre-book the Shanghai Acrobatic Performance on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
See the city on an orientation walk, then enjoy free time to explore this metropolis on your own.

End place: Shanghai

Day 8: Shanghai

Start place: Shanghai

Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of your adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.
Enjoy free time in this bustling city.

End place: Shanghai

Day 9: Shanghai/Wuyishan

Start place: Shanghai

Enjoy free time to explore before boarding a bullet train to Wuyishan in the Fujian province.

End place: Wuyishan

Day 10: Wuyishan

Start place: Wuyishan

Explore the area with an included entrance ticket to the reserve. Go hiking and opt to go bamboo rafting.

End place: Wuyishan

Day 11: Wuyishan/Xiamen

Start place: Wuyishan

Xiamen is a modern city with a little something for everyone from night markets to beautiful sculptures lit-up at night to peaceful parks.
Board a fast train to Xiamen. Enjoy an orientation walk around colonial Xiamen on the coast, then opt to visit the cafés and beaches of Gulangyu Island and check out the night markets. Be sure to indulge in the lively nightlife of this university town.

End place: Xiamen

Day 12: Xiamen/Hongkeng Village

Start place: Xiamen

Transfer to Yongding County. Overnight in a Hakka tulou, a large, multi-storey fortified roundhouse built for communal living.
Day 13: Hongkeng Village
Enjoy an orientation tour around the village, then experience day-to-day life in this unique province full of history and traditional Chinese culture.
Day 14: Hongkeng Village/Xiamen
Leave the beautiful Hongkeng Village behind and head back to Xiamen.

End place: Xiamen

Day 15: Xiamen/Hong Kong

Start place: Xiamen

Hop on the bullet train and get ready to cross the border into Hong Kong.
Day 16: Hong Kong
Depart at any time.

Inclusions

Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Beijing Your Big Night Out Moment: Private Karaoke Session, Suzhou Your Discover Moment: Shanghai
  • Excursion to the Great Wall
  • Private karaoke session for the group (Suzhou)
  • Wuyishan entrance ticket
  • Tour of a traditional tulou
  • Orientation walks in Xi'an, Shanghai, and Xiamen
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Transport

    Train, Local bus, Walking
  • Accommodation

    Hotels (8 nts), Hostels (standard twin/double) (3 nts), Sleeper trains (2 nts), Guesthouse (standard twin/double) (2 nights)

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