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Tour Overview
You could travel for a lifetime in China, and there would still be more to explore – but this 12-day trip through the country’s highlights does a pretty good job of narrowing it down. Tick an ancient Wonder of the World off your bucket list at the Great Wall, witness the Terracotta Warriors in Xi-an and watch baby pandas play in Chengdu. Sip tea in People’s Park, taste delicious street food with a local leader who knows all the best spots and cycle through the misty countryside of Yangshuo – home to stunning vistas, Moon Hill and karst mountains. Start in Beijing and end in Hong Kong for some thriving nightlife and you’ve got a pretty cool adventure.
Trip Code: CBYC
Start
Beijing
End
Hong Kong
Destination
China
Meals
0 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Overnight Hard Sleeper Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, High-speed Train, Subway, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Overnight Hard Sleeper Train (1 night), Hostel (2 nights)
Days
12
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 16
Min Age
18
Style
Basici
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Walk the walk on the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China (one of the Seven Wonders of the World), watching the stones snake as far as the eye can see. If you’d like, you can even toboggan back down!
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Take a scenic cycling tour through farms and villages in Yangshuo’s karst-dotted countryside. Every turn in the road brings you to another postcard-perfect spot before riding to Moon Hill and taking a short hike that leads to panoramic views of the area.
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Watch rolly polly baby pandas playing, munching bamboo and generally doing their thing at the Panda Breeding Centre in Chengdu – if they’re not already, pandas might just be your favourite animal after this.
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Join a local guide to see the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an – the most famous site in the city – only discovered in 1976 by farmers digging a well.
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Eat your way through China, from Beijing’s Peking duck to the delicious Sichuan pepper – then, maybe challenge yourself with authentic local delicacies like silkworms, spicy rabbit head and beer fish.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
0 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Overnight Hard Sleeper Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, High-speed Train, Subway, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Overnight Hard Sleeper Train (1 night), Hostel (2 nights)
Included activities
- Beijing - Mutianyu Great Wall
- Beijing - Tiananmen Square
- Beijing - Leader-led Hutong Walking Tour
- Xi'an - Muslim Quarter Walking Tour and Snack Sampling
- Xi'an - Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square Walking Tour
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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