We are a family of three looking for a 10 to 12 day tour of China. We can get the airfare on our own. What we need is hotels, intercity transportation and services of an English speaking tour guide with some free time as well. We would like to see most major sites. Included in this itinerary my 19 yrs old daughter wants a stop at the cyperpunk city, Chongqing. It can be a day trip if nearby. Can you price this out for either June or July 2027? We are willing to do a combination of four and three star hotels but we want them all to be in a good location in main tourist areas.

Here at Explore, we do not offer any custom tours. What we do offer though are pre-set guided group tours. Would you be interested in joining our group tour?

Could you please provide more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodations for this tour?

To see all the itinerary for the tour and the hotels we use on the tour simply click on 'Full Itinerary'. I have also attached the trip notes for this tour to give you more of insight to the tour and what to expect whilst travelling with us.

Is there a surcharge for solo travelers or do you offer the opportunity to share accommodation with someone else on the tour?

As a solo traveller, you have the choice to book in a twin share option and potentially share with someone else of the same sex booked in the same room type. Or you can pay the solo supplement to make sure you have your own room throughout the tour. On average for this tour, the solo supplement is $1040 NZD.

Is it overnight trains or day time trains? It says 2 overnight trains but itinerary says day trains?

There are two train journeys on this itinerary, both in the morning after breakfast. Day 3 - After a relaxed breakfast we will transfer to Hong Kong West Kowloon station and board the high speed train to Guilin. Our border formalities will be completed in Hong Kong and therefore we will need to be at the station a couple of hours before. The train journey will take three hours arriving into Guilin in the late afternoon. Day 8 - This morning, we will take the bullet train to Beijing, which takes about 4hrs 30minutes.

do u accept booking for one traveller only??

Yes, absolutely - solo travellers are very welcome and most of our trips will have a mix of couples, friends and solo travellers booked. Single rooms can be booked at an additional cost of $400, if opting to twin share, you will be roomed with a travel of the same gender.

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Start point
Panda Hotel, Yangon (Panda Hotel, Hotel reception, 17:00)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Panda Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) on Lantau Island (recommend booking additional night before tour)
- Explore hikes surrounding Hong Kong
- Take underground to Victoria Harbour waterfront
- Visit Temple Street Night Market in Kowloon
Landmarks
Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
Victoria Harbour
Temple Street Night Market
Day 2
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Panda Hotel)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Hong Kong by metro, ferry and on foot
- Kowloon Waterfront exploration
- Star Ferry
- Stock Exchange
- Des Voeux Road
- Li Yuen Street markets
- Man Mo Temple
- Bank of China
Optional Activities
- Funicular railway to Victoria Peak
- Launch to floating restaurant in Aberdeen Harbour
- Local cha chaan teng (tea restaurant) experience
- Shopping for fashion and electronics
- Afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hotel
Landmarks
Kowloon Waterfront
Star Ferry
Stock Exchange
Des Voeux Road
Li Yuen Street
Man Mo Temple
Bank of China
Victoria Peak
Aberdeen Harbour
The Peninsula Hotel
Day 3
Hong Kong to Guilin
Hong Kong to Guilin
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Guilin Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Hong Kong West Kowloon station
- High-speed train to Guilin
- Dinner in Guilin
- Orientation walk around Guilin
Landmarks
Hong Kong West Kowloon Station
Day 4
Yangshuo
Yangshuo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard the boat)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (The West Street Hotel Grand Rezen)
Included Activities
- Li River cruise from MoPanShan Dock to Yangshuo
- Lunch onboard the cruise
Optional Activities
- Outdoor sound and light show in Yangshuo
Landmarks
Li River
MoPanShan Dock
Day 5
Yangshuo
Yangshuo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (The West Street Hotel Grand Rezen)
Optional Activities
- Half-day bike ride through country back lanes
- Chinese cooking class
- Calligraphy class
- Walk among karst summits
- Explore town on foot
- Bike rental and cycling through country back lanes
Day 6
Guilin to Xi'an
Guilin to Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Jinyuan Furun Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour to ancient monuments
- Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Visit 15th-century Great Mosque in Muslim Hui District
Landmarks
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Great Mosque of Xi'an
Xi'an City Walls
Day 7
Xi'an
Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Jinyuan Furun Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Terracotta Army (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Optional Activities
- Visit on-site factory to see how Terracotta Warriors are made
- Walk along Xi'an city walls
- Dumpling banquet and Tang Dynasty Show
Landmarks
Terracotta Army
Qin Shi Huangdi Tomb
Xi'an City Walls
Day 8
Xi'an to Beijing
Xi'an to Beijing
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Xiao Xiang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Forbidden City
- Visit Tiananmen Square
Landmarks
Forbidden City
Tiananmen Square
Day 9
Beijing
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Xiao Xiang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Mutianyu section of Great Wall
- Great Wall of China walk at Mutianyu
- Return transfer to Beijing
Optional Activities
- Acrobatic performance
- Peking duck dinner at traditional restaurant
Landmarks
Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section
Day 10
Beijing
Beijing
End point
42 Beiwei Rd, Xicheng Qu, China (Xiao Xiang Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
Victoria Harbour
Temple Street Night Market

Landmarks
Kowloon Waterfront
Star Ferry
Stock Exchange
Des Voeux Road
Li Yuen Street
Man Mo Temple
Bank of China
Victoria Peak
Aberdeen Harbour
The Peninsula Hotel

Landmarks
Hong Kong West Kowloon Station

Landmarks
Li River
MoPanShan Dock

Landmarks
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Great Mosque of Xi'an
Xi'an City Walls

Landmarks
Terracotta Army
Qin Shi Huangdi Tomb
Xi'an City Walls

Landmarks
Forbidden City
Tiananmen Square

Landmarks
Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

Panda Hotel
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2
Guilin Grand Hotel
Hotel 3*
day 3
The West Street Hotel Grand Rezen
Hotel 3*
Days 4, 5
Jinyuan Furun Hotel
Hotel 3*
Days 6, 7
Xiao Xiang Hotel
Hotel 3*
Days 8, 9

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4.3

Overall rating based on 8 Reviews

Itinerary
4.4
Transport
4.4
Guide
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Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
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Steven5.0•March 2025
Have to agree most of the regarded highlights of China are included
Traveled in June 2025
Review collected by Explore!
Jacqueline4.8•July 2025
We really enjoyed every aspect, including all of the optional excursions. Our favourite highlights were probably the...
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Traveled in June 2025
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Andrew4.0•October 2025
It was a useful introductory tour of China covering all the essential attractions.
Traveled in October 2025
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Thank you for leaving us a four star review! Its great to see you enjoyed your time discovering the highlights of an exciting destination such as China with us. We hope to see you on another Explore adventure again in the future!
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Frances3.5•December 2019
Due to the vast size of China, and the must-visit sites, there needs to be a lot of travelling involved. Really...
Due to the vast size of China, and the must-visit sites, there needs to be a lot of travelling involved. Really pleased that HK was added to the itinerary (another reason why l chose this trip) but awareness of a slower pace would be good due to the amount of travelling prior to arrival. Overall my feeling is that the trip is not a holiday, but it is an experience and an excellent introduction to what life is like in China. I enjoyed this experience, and came back for a rest, but am glad l went!Show more
Traveled in April 2019
Review collected by Explore!
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Hi, thanks for taking the time to write a review, I am really pleased that you enjoyed the experience of visiting China. I hope you'll explore the rest of the world with us in the future!
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Roger4.8•December 2019
Would it be possible to persuade hotels to provide a little more Western Food for breakfast (Only cold hard boiled...
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Traveled in April 2019
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Thanks for taking the time to write a review, I am pleased that overall you enjoyed your tour to China.
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Anna4.3•May 2019
Betty, our tour leader, went above and beyond her role. When we didn't want to do an optional activity, she organised...
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Traveled in March 2018
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Thanks for your lovely review and feedback of Betty. Hope to travel with you in the future.
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Ian4.3•May 2019
Best holiday of our lives - we created a family memory that will stay with us forever. Betty was brilliant and...
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Traveled in August 2018
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Thanks for your feedback and review.
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Kathleen4.0•May 2019
We had a great time, Hong Kong was a great addition at the end we just wouldn't recommend anyone did it in August. I...
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Traveled in August 2018
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Thanks for your feedback and review.
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Lynn
Asked on August 29th, 2026
We are a family of three looking for a 10 to 12 day tour of China. We can get the airfare on our own. What we need is hotels, intercity transportation and services of an English speaking tour guide with some free time as well. We would like to see most major sites. Included in this itinerary my 19 yrs old daughter wants a stop at the cyperpunk city, Chongqing. It can be a day trip if nearby. Can you price this out for either June or July 2027? We are willing to do a combination of four and three star hotels but we want them all to be in a good location in main tourist areas.
Accommodation
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Tour Details
Transport
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2026
  Here at Explore, we do not offer any custom tours. What we do offer though are pre-set guided group tours. Would you be interested in joining our group tour?
C
Cynthia
Asked on June 21st, 2026
Could you please provide more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodations for this tour?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written June 2026
  To see all the itinerary for the tour and the hotels we use on the tour simply click on 'Full Itinerary'. I have also attached the trip notes for this tour to give you more of insight to the tour and what to expect whilst travelling with us.
M
Mark
Asked on September 2nd, 2025
Is there a surcharge for solo travelers or do you offer the opportunity to share accommodation with someone else on the tour?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2025
  As a solo traveller, you have the choice to book in a twin share option and potentially share with someone else of the same sex booked in the same room type. Or you can pay the solo supplement to make sure you have your own room throughout the tour. On average for this tour, the solo supplement is $1040 NZD.
J
Joshua
Asked on March 16th, 2025
Is it overnight trains or day time trains? It says 2 overnight trains but itinerary says day trains?
Transport
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2025
  There are two train journeys on this itinerary, both in the morning after breakfast. Day 3 - After a relaxed breakfast we will transfer to Hong Kong West Kowloon station and board the high speed train to Guilin. Our border formalities will be completed in Hong Kong and therefore we will need to be at the station a couple of hours before. The train journey will take three hours arriving into Guilin in the late afternoon. Day 8 - This morning, we will take the bullet train to Beijing, which takes about 4hrs 30minutes.
- J
  Joshua
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  Thanks. I was confused as it says in summary at the end that they are night trains.
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Rhonda
Asked on July 21st, 2024
do u accept booking for one traveller only??
Single supplement
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2024
  Yes, absolutely - solo travellers are very welcome and most of our trips will have a mix of couples, friends and solo travellers booked. Single rooms can be booked at an additional cost of $400, if opting to twin share, you will be roomed with a travel of the same gender.

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