Classic Beijing to Hong Kong Adventure
14 days
From
$ 2599
Duration14 days
Stand face-to-face with the Terracotta Warriors and marvel at the Master of the Nets Garden and other national treasures on this 14-day tour through China. By crossing the country via train, you’ll go from the power of the Great Wall to the bright lights of Shanghai and through the karst scenery of Yangshuo. Plus, with optional cycling tours and treks through the countryside, you’ll experience the quieter side of China, too. Discover the country’s natural and cultural highlights with the perfect combination of included activities and free time to explore.
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Duration: 14 daysService level: Standard
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Starts in: BeijingPhysical Grading: Average
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Ages: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Beijing
Start place: Beijing
Is Beijing top of your must-see list? Booking pre-trip accommodations will let you do Beijing your way before meeting up with the group.
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
Head out of town to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Spend time wandering around, taking photos, and picking up souvenirs.
Enjoy an included visit to the Great Wall.
End place: Beijing
Day 3: Beijing/Xi'an
Start place: Beijing
Take the Beijing metro to visit the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Later, board a fast train to Xi'an.
End place: Xi'an
Day 4: Xi'an
Start place: Xi'an
Visit one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures—the Terracotta Warriors. After, the day is yours to explore as you wish.
Local lunch at a farmhouse.
End place: Xi'an
Meals: L
Day 5: Xi'an/Shanghai
Start place: Xi'an
Say goodbye to Xi'an this morning and hop on the fast train to the bustling city of Shanghai.
End place: Shanghai
Day 6: Shanghai
Start place: Shanghai
Train to Suzhou today for a day exploring in the city. Admire Suzhou's classical gardens, canals, bridges and museums.
End place: Shanghai
Day 7: Shanghai
Start place: Shanghai
Enjoy free time in this bustling city before watching a spectacular Chinese acrobat show in the evening.
End place: Shanghai
Day 8: Shanghai/Yangshuo
Start place: Shanghai
Spend a free day exploring the mix of modern and historic in Shanghai before boarding an overnight train to Yangshuo.
End place: Yangshuo
Day 9: Yangshuo
Start place: Yangshuo
Spend two days in Yangshuo enjoying the heaps of activities available in this scenic region. Some favourites include dabbling in Tai Chi or Chinese calligraphy, walking and cycling through the countryside, climbing atop a karst for panoramic views or relaxing at one of the town's many cafés.
Try your hand at cooking local fare at a boutique cooking school and pre-book the Central Chinese Cooking Class by adding it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Try your hand at cooking local fare at a boutique cooking school and pre-book the Central Chinese Cooking Class by adding it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Transfer to Yangshuo home of the world-famous Li River.
End place: Yangshuo
Day 10: Yangshuo
Start place: Yangshuo
Try your hand at cooking local fare at a boutique cooking school and pre-book the Central Chinese Cooking Class by adding it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
With an entire free day, Yangshuo is yours to discover.
End place: Yangshuo
Day 11: Yangshuo/Longji
Start place: Yangshuo
Enjoy a morning float down the Li River, then enjoy a traditional lunch at the Jia Community Restaurant. After lunch, transfer to Longji and get ready for the next day's hike with some free time.
Luggage Storage: You have the option of storing your larger luggage at the entrance - we recommend bringing a 2-day pack and all valuables. From last stop of bus ride to the guesthouse it takes approx. 20 minutes of walking uphill.
Meals: L
Day 12: Longji
Longji is famous for its centuries old rice terraces, often referred to as the Dragon's Backbone, built along forested mountain slopes that seem to poke into the clouds. Check out the unique wooden architecture of the local Zhuang and Yao people.
Enjoy village to village trekking along the rice terraces.
Day 13: Longji/Hong Kong
Transfer to Guilin and board a train to Hong Kong, arriving in the late afternoon.
Day 14: Hong Kong
Depart at any time.
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Shanghai
- Great Wall excursion
- Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour
- Terracotta Warriors tour
- Master of the Nets Garden visit
- Orientation walks in Shanghai and Yangshuo
- Chinese acrobat performance in Shanghai
- Longji Terraces half-day trek
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Train, Bus, Private vehicle, Walking -
Accommodation
Hotels (9 nts), Guesthouse (2 nts), Sleeper trains (2 nts)