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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From Hong Kong to Beijing

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Hong Kong
Start point
Panda Hotel, Yangon (Panda Hotel, Hotel reception, 17:00)
Accommodation
Hotel (Panda Hotel), Hotel (Panda Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) on Lantau Island
- Hiking around Hong Kong
- Explore Victoria Harbour waterfront
- Visit Temple Street Night Market in Kowloon
Landmarks
Tian Tan Buddha
Victoria Harbour
Temple Street Night Market
Hong Kong International Airport
Day 2
Hong Kong
Accommodation
Hotel (Panda Hotel), Hotel (Panda Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation tour by metro, ferry and on foot including Kowloon Waterfront, Star Ferry, Stock Exchange, Des Voeux Road, Li Yuen Street markets, Man Mo Temple, and Bank of China
Optional Activities
- Victoria Peak funicular railway ride
- Floating restaurant visit in Aberdeen Harbour
- Traditional cha chaan teng (tea restaurant) experience
- Shopping for fashion and electronics
- Afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hotel
Landmarks
Kowloon Waterfront
Star Ferry
Hong Kong 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
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Guilin Grand Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation walk around Guilin
Landmarks
Hong Kong West Kowloon Station
Ling Canal
Day 4
Yangshuo
Meals
Lunch (Lunch onboard the boat during the Li River journey)
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Rezen Hotel), Hotel (The West Street Hotel Grand Rezen (or similar))
Included Activities
- Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
Optional Activities
- Outdoor sound and light show (weather dependent—may be moved to next evening if conditions are poor)
Landmarks
Li River
MoPanShan Dock
Day 5
Yangshuo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Rezen Hotel), Hotel (The West Street Hotel Grand Rezen (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Half-day guided bike ride through country back lanes
- Chinese cooking class
- Calligraphy class
Day 6
Guilin to Xian
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (HNA Business Hotel Downtown), Hotel (Jinyuan Furun Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour including Big Wild Goose Pagoda and 15th-century Great Mosque in the Muslim Hui District
Landmarks
Guilin Airport
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Great Mosque
Xian City Walls
Muslim Quarter
Day 7
Xian
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Jinyuan Furun Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to the Terracotta Army (Terracotta Warriors and Horses)
Optional Activities
- On-site factory visit to see how terracotta warriors are made today
- Walk along Xian's city walls
- Dumpling banquet and Tang Dynasty Show
Landmarks
Terracotta Army
Qin Shi Huangdi Tomb
Day 8
Xian to Beijing
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Xiao Xiang Hotel), Hotel (Xiao Xiang Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Tour of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
Landmarks
Forbidden City
Tiananmen Square
Day 9
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Xiao Xiang Hotel), Hotel (Xiao Xiang Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walk on the Great Wall at Mutianyu section (approximately 2 kilometres)
Optional Activities
- Acrobatic performance
- Traditional Peking duck dinner at a restaurant
Landmarks
Great Wall of China - Mutianyu
Day 10
Beijing
End point
42 Beiwei Rd, Xicheng Qu, China (Xiao Xiang Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Tian Tan Buddha
Victoria Harbour
Temple Street Night Market
Hong Kong International Airport

Landmarks
Kowloon Waterfront
Star Ferry
Hong Kong 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
Ling Canal

Landmarks
Li River
MoPanShan Dock

Landmarks
Guilin Airport
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Great Mosque
Xian City Walls
Muslim Quarter

Landmarks
Terracotta Army
Qin Shi Huangdi Tomb

Landmarks
Forbidden City
Tiananmen Square

Landmarks
Great Wall of China - Mutianyu

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Panda Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Panda Hotel
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Guilin Grand Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
day 3
The West Street Hotel Grand Rezen (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Grand Rezen Hotel
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Jinyuan Furun Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 6, 7
HNA Business Hotel Downtown
Hotel
day 6
Xiao Xiang Hotel (or similar)
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Days 8, 9
Xiao Xiang Hotel
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Days 8, 9

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4.2

Overall rating based on 6 Reviews

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4.2
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4.0
Guide
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Accommodation
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Food
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Andrew
October 30th, 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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Frances
December 23rd, 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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Roger
December 23rd, 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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Anna
May 17th, 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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Ian
May 17th, 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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Kathleen
May 17th, 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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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.
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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.
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  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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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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