Highlights of China tour

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This great budget tour of China winds its way through the west of the country from the sky scrapers of Hong Kong, through stunning rural China, to the bustling capital of Beijing
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    This great budget tour of China winds its way through the west of the country from the sky scrapers of Hong Kong, through stunning rural China, to the bustling capital of Beijing

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityYangshuo
End CityShaolin

Destinations

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 20

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 1

Trip includes

    • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary inbasic hostels
    • All transport and transfers in trains, buses & public transport
    • Sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary
    • Entry fees to included activities
    • Bilingual adventure leaders

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Itinerary

Day 1, Meet in Hong Kong
Our tour starts early morning at the Yes Inn @ Causeway Bay in Hong Kong, where you'll meet your tour leader and the rest of the group. Leaving your luggage at the inn, we'll take the tram up to the top of Victoria Peak for a great view over Hong Kong and our pre-trip meeting. Returning to the hostel, we'll then head to the train station to catch the bullet train to Guillin and then on to Yangshuo.

| OVERNIGHT
Yangshuo hostel

| EXTRAS
Extra day in Hong Kong - pre-tour, Options available while on tour, Single Room Supplement

Day 2, Yangshuo, bamboo raft cruise
Today we enjoy the stunning rural setting of Yangshuo with a cruise down the Yulong River on board bamboo rafts. Kick back and put your feet up as you gently float down river. In the evening enjoy a nice cold beer on the rooftop bar at Monkey Jane's hostel.

| OVERNIGHT
Yangshuo hostel

Day 3, Yangshuo, cooking course
An optional challenge today is to cook up some traditional Chinese foods at a friendly and practical local cuisine institute, where you can try your hand at one of the many tasty local dishes as you try to master the skills of Chinese cooking. There are plenty of other optional activities to choose from to fill your day.

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Yangshuo hostel

Day 4, Yangshuo, free day (optional excursions available)
You day if free today to relax and enjoy the idyllic setting, or alternatively you can try your hand out at one of the many adventure activities on offer. These include rock climbing, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking and more. You can also jump on bikes to explore the surrounding countryside.

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Yangshuo hostel

Day 5, Yangshuo, train to Chengdu
Today we make our way by train to Chengdu, situated in the heart of Western China in Sichuan province. Sichuan province is renowned for its beautiful countryside, there are many attractions on offer and the food is amazing. We transfer by metro to your hostel.

| OVERNIGHT
On board sleeper train

Day 6, Chengdu, blind massage option & Chinese lesson
Chengdu has plenty of sights and experience to keep you busy during your stay. Today you can start with an optional massage from a blind physical therapist to help ease the stress of the | OVERNIGHT train journey. Later in the afternoon we take a lesson in Mandarin to he...
| OVERNIGHT
Chengdu hostel

Day 7, Chengdu, Panda breeding centre
We take you on a tour of the city today, including a visit to the The Panda Breeding & Research Centre to see these incredible shy and endangered animals up close and perhaps a visit to Chengdu's Tibetan quarter to experience the many Tibetan shops and cafes. Plenty of other optional excursion are available to book locally including a trip to Leshan, to see the world's largest stone Buddha.

| OVERNIGHT
Chengdu hostel

Day 8, Chengdu, free time then train to Xi'an
After some free time in Chengdu where you can visit WenShu monastery and a traditional Chinese tea house, we board the train to Xi'an, cultural capital of China. Start and end of the famous "Silk Route", Xi'an is like a history book of China and the perfect place to explore the countries rich and interesting culture.

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Xi'an hostel

Day 9, Xi'an, optional cycling tour
Today there is the option to take a bike ride over the city walls, an excellent way to get you bearing and a good overview of the city. In the evening is free for you to enjoy, perhaps try a dinner of local street foods at the Muslim Quarter and relax after dinner by visiting the local Silk Road market nearby.

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Xi'an hostel

Day 10, Xi'an, Terracotta Warriors tour
Today we take you to visit the legendary Terracotta Warriors, row upon row of life-size statues stand silent guard over the burial place of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. In the evening you'll have the chance to visit the Star Sun home for people with disabilities and to volunteer. Then it's time for a night out Chinese style!

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Xi'an hostel

Day 11, Dengfeng, optional kung fu lesson & show
This morning we board the public bus to DengFeng, the closest village to the Shaolin Temple. The rest of the day if free to take an optional kung fu lesson & show at a local children's Home run by the Shaolin Temple. Here the monks teach the children to be kung fu masters. All proceeds go directly to the children's home. We also have a second Mandarin lesson to help brush up on your language skills.

| OVERNIGHT
Dengfeng hostel

Day 12, Dengfeng (optional excursions available), overnight train to Beijing
The day is free to explore more of Dengfeng and it's surrounding. You can visit the world famous Shaolin Temple and watch the masters of Kung Fu perform their amazing feats set amongst the beautiful temple courtyards. We'll take a hike to Dharma cave, spiritual centre for Buddhist pilgrims, before we board the | OVERNIGHT train to Beijing.

| OVERNIGHT
On board sleeper train

Day 13, Arrive in Beijing, Mandarin Challenge & Great Wall
Arriving in Beijing, we transfer to our hostel and check in. We start the day with a Mandarin lesson where you'll learn the basics of this intricate language. Next it's time to take the Mandarin Challenge! Use your newly learned Mandarin to complete challenges around Bei...
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Great Wall camping

Day 14 Beijing (optional excursions available), free day
After sunrise on the Wall we return back to Beijing. Back in Beijing the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own leisure or try one of the many optional tour available (see the Options tab for all available local options). Perhaps you could visit the Olymp...
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Beijing hostel

Day 15, Beijing, tour ends
Today the tour ends so this is your last day to see more of Beijing like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. In the evening you could explore the WangFuJing night market where you can push your taste buds to the limit and sample many foods you'll have never tried before, like scorpion, bugs and more.

| OVERNIGHT
Beijing hostel

| EXTRAS
Extra day in Beijing - post-tour

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What's excluded

    • International flights (available on request)
    • Visa fees
    • Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
    • Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
    • Airport arrival & departure transfer service (optional on request)
    • All meals
    • Optional activies
    • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Tour guide tips
    • Any other items not mentioned above

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