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Essential China From Hong Kong - 27 days

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Tour Overview

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.

Start

Hong Kong

End

Hong Kong

Destination

Hong Kong

Days

27

Pace

Medium

Range

Essentials

Max Group Size

Min 18 - Max 20

Min Age

18

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Trip Code: ECFHK

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • 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

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

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
All relevant transfer and transportation within China using public transport
Local guide in Hong Kong for tour briefing
Local guides for scheduled sightseeing in Yangshuo, Chongqing, Chengdu, Xi’an, Dengfeng / Shaolin, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Fujian
Free basic Mandarin lessons
Visit Victoria Peak & Avenue of Stars (Hong Kong)
Visit Temple Street Night Market (Hong Kong)
Bike & Bamboo Raft the Yulong River (Yangshuo)

Not Included

International flights and visa
Optional activities - paid locally
Airport transfers

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Tour Details

Duration27 days
StartHong Kong
EndHong Kong
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group20 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $5,300
Was $4,505
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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