Classic Shanghai to Hong Kong Adventure
8 days
From
$ 937
Duration8 days
Ultramodern and resolutely traditional, China is a land with one foot in the present and the other striding into the future. This eight-day adventure connects them both, beginning with Shanghai’s sleek skyscrapered skyline. Then, you’ll strap on your boots and hike into the countryside around Longji to wander the picturesque rice paddies. (Depending on the season, you may even get to help out with the harvest.) See the limestone karsts of Guilin before you return to modern times with a two-day stint in always-on Hong Kong. Nature and modernity, in perfect balance.
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Duration: 8 daysService level: Standard
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Starts in: ShanghaiPhysical Grading: Average
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Ages: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Shanghai
Start place: Shanghai
After the group meeting, head out for an optional group dinner and go for a stroll along the Bund, taking in Shanghai's futuristic skyline.
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: Shanghai
Day 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: Longji/Hong Kong
Transfer to Guilin and board a train to Hong Kong, arriving in the late afternoon.
Day 8: Hong Kong
Depart at any time.
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Shanghai
- Longji Terraces half day trek
- Orientation walk in Yangshuo
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Train, Private vehicle -
Accommodation
Hotels (4 nts), Guesthouse (2 nts), Sleeper train (1 nt)