Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hong Kong
Hong KongIncluded Activities
- Cross Victoria Harbour by Star Ferry
- Ride Peak Tram to Victoria Peak for sunset
- Visit Avenue of Stars
- Temple Street Night Market introduction and visit
Landmarks Victoria Peak Avenue of Stars Temple Street Night Market - Day 2
Hong Kong to Yangshuo
Hong Kong to YangshuoIncluded Activities
- High-speed train from Hong Kong to Guilin
- Private bus transfer from Guilin to Yangshuo
Optional Activities
- Liu Sanjie Light Show - large outdoor performance staged against the river and surrounding mountains
Landmarks Guilin Yangshuo - Day 3
Yangshuo
YangshuoOptional Activities
- Chinese Cooking Class - learn to make a selection of local dishes, then sit down to eat the results
- Village Farm Visit & Dinner - spend time on a local farm for a glimpse of rural life, followed by dinner
Landmarks Yangshuo Countryside - Day 4
Yangshuo
YangshuoIncluded Activities
- Bike ride through rice fields and villages
- Bamboo raft drift down Yulong River
Optional Activities
- Moon Hill, Cave Complex & Mud Baths - head to Moon Hill and nearby cave complex, with the option to add mud baths and hot springs
- KTV, Night Out or Traditional Hot Cupping - karaoke or a night out with the group, or try traditional Chinese hot cupping
Landmarks Yulong River Moon Hill - Day 5
Yangshuo to Zhangjiajie
Yangshuo to ZhangjiajieIncluded Activities
- High-speed train from Yangshuo to Zhangjiajie
Optional Activities
- Rock Climbing - spend the morning climbing among Yangshuo's limestone landscapes and see the countryside from the rock face
Landmarks Yangshuo Zhangjiajie - Day 6
Zhangjiajie
ZhangjiajieIncluded Activities
- Tianzi Mountain cable car ascent
- Zhangjiajie National Park exploration
- Hiking around Laowuchang with forest trails and remote viewpoints
- Visit Yuanjiajie and Avatar filming locations
- Elevator descent from Yuanjiajie
Landmarks Tianzi Mountain Zhangjiajie National Park Warrior Taming Horse Rock Western Sea Laowuchang Yuanjiajie - Day 7
Zhangjiajie
ZhangjiajieIncluded Activities
- Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon glass bridge walk
- Canyon descent - hiking or elevator
- Canyon hiking between cliffs and rock formations
- Yellow Dragon Cave boat tour through stalactites and stalagmites
Optional Activities
- Zip Line at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon - quicker way down into the canyon, booked on the spot
Landmarks Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Yellow Dragon Cave - Day 8
Zhangjiajie to Chongqing
Zhangjiajie to ChongqingIncluded Activities
- High-speed train from Zhangjiajie to Chongqing
- Yangtze River cruise
- Hongya Cave night views
Landmarks Chongqing Yangtze River Hongya Cave - Day 9
Chongqing
ChongqingOptional Activities
- Liziba Station, Air-Raid Shelters & People's Great Hall - watch the monorail pass straight through a residential building, head into the city's underground air-raid shelters, then stop at the People's Great Hall
- Chaotianmen Dock, River Confluence & Eling Park - see where the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers meet, then walk up through Eling Park for views over the city
Landmarks Liziba Station People's Great Hall Chaotianmen Dock Yangtze River Jialing River Eling Park Guanyinqiao - Day 10
Chongqing to Chengdu
Chongqing to ChengduIncluded Activities
- Train and metro transfer from Chongqing to Chengdu
Optional Activities
- People's Park & Kuanzhai Alley - wander through People's Park and the historic lanes of Kuanzhai Alley, one of the most popular local hangouts in Chengdu
Landmarks Chengdu People's Park Kuanzhai Alley - Day 11
Chengdu
ChengduIncluded Activities
- Giant Panda Breeding and Research Centre visit
- Mandarin lesson with tour leader
Optional Activities
- Sichuan Opera & Culture Show - traditional evening of Sichuan opera and local culture (must be booked before you travel)
Landmarks Giant Panda Breeding and Research Centre - Day 12
Chengdu
ChengduOptional Activities
- Leshan Buddha Day Trip - travel out to Leshan to see the largest stone Buddha in the world, carved into the cliffs beside the river
- Sichuan Hot Pot Dinner - gather round a bubbling pot, choose what goes in and find out where your spice tolerance really stands
Landmarks Leshan Buddha - Day 13
Chengdu
Chengdu











