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Southern China Highlights: Hong Kong to Shanghai

10 days
From Hong Kong to Shanghai
4.7 (21 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hong Kong

    Hong Kong

    Included Activities

    • Temple Street night market visit
    • Guided group dinner with local cuisine

    Optional Activities

    • Peak Tram ride for panoramic views
    • Visit to Tian Tan Buddha
    • Stroll along Victorian Harbor
    Landmarks
    Peak Tram
    Tian Tan Buddha
    Victoria Harbor
    Temple Street Night Market
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  2. Day 2

    Hong Kong to Chongqing

    Hong Kong to Chongqing

    Optional Activities

    • Takeaway food ordering from train station
    Landmarks
    Chongqing
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  3. Day 3

    Chongqing

    Chongqing
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Chongqing hot pot meal in a former air raid shelter)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city walking tour of Chongqing's Old Town
    • Visit to Longmenhao Old Street
    • Visit to Nanbing Road
    • Visit to Hongya Cave
    • Yangtze River crossing on public cable car and ferry
    • Traditional Chongqing hot pot lunch in former air raid shelter

    Optional Activities

    • Visit trending site where train goes into building
    • Explore 22-floor highrise street exit
    Landmarks
    Longmenhao Old Street
    Nanbing Road
    Hongya Cave
    Yangtze River
  4. Day 4

    Chongqing to Zhangjiajie City

    Chongqing to Zhangjiajie City

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk

    Optional Activities

    • Explore night markets
    • Visit parks with tai chi practitioners
    • Sample Hunan-style cuisine
    Landmarks
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
    Tianmen Mountain
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  5. Day 5

    Tianmen Mountain / Zhangjiajie City

    Tianmen Mountain / Zhangjiajie City

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Tianmen Mountain
    • Access to cliff-hanging walkways
    • Scenic cableway experience
    • Visit to Tianmen Cave (Heaven's Gate)

    Optional Activities

    • Climb 999 steps
    • Take escalator to top
    • Self-guided city exploration
    Landmarks
    Tianmen Mountain
    Tianmen Cave
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  6. Day 6

    Zhangjiajie National Park / Zhangjiajie City

    Zhangjiajie National Park / Zhangjiajie City

    Included Activities

    • Hiking through Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
    • Bailong Elevator (glass lift built into cliff)
    • Cable car access
    Landmarks
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
    Bailong Elevator
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  7. Day 7

    Chongqing to Changsha

    Chongqing to Changsha

    Included Activities

    • Nvshu script writing experience with local master
    • Local night market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Sample sticky tofu
    • Try pig's feet
    • Try crayfish mouth
    Landmarks
    Changsha Cultural Heritage Centre
  8. Day 8

    Changsha to Shanghai

    Changsha to Shanghai

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led Bund walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided afternoon exploration
    Landmarks
    The Bund
    Huangpu River
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  9. Day 9

    Shanghai

    Shanghai

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led French Concession walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Shanghai Museum
    • Explore Yuyuan Garden and Old Bazaar
    • Visit Shanghai Tower observation deck
    • Farewell dinner with group
    Landmarks
    French Concession
    Shanghai Museum
    Yuyuan Garden
    Shanghai Tower
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  10. Day 10

    Shanghai

    Shanghai

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  • Anonymous4.0October 2010
    well planned, varied, interesting trip.
    Traveled in September 2010
  • Anonymous5.0July 2010
    We had the best 2 weeeks with our leader and group. The travel arrangements were well planned and organized. Jerry,...
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    Traveled in April 2010
  • Anonymous5.0April 2010
    We are an older couple (60+) and were a little shaken when all other members of our group were much younger, but we...
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    Traveled in March 2010
  • Anonymous5.0July 2010
    very well organised and enjoyable experience for which i will remember favourably for many years.Gave me an insight...
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    Traveled in June 2010
  • Anonymous5.0June 2010
    This is an excellant trip for people to visit China.
    Traveled in May 2010
  • Anonymous5.0June 2010
    The tour was fantastic. I had a great time, saw a lot of things i didn\'t expect to see or do. The tour was very...
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    Traveled in May 2010
  • Anonymous5.0June 2010
    Our leader Chao made this trip the excellent experience that it was. Good mix of cities and countryside, with some...
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    Traveled in May 2010
  • Anonymous5.0April 2010
    Most of enjoyble experiences!we gain good insight into China culture and wild of life.good variety of tourist...
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    Traveled in April 2010
  • Anonymous5.0October 2010
    It was a great trip, William was a great leader nothing seemed to faze him and when we wanted to do something extra...
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    Traveled in September 2010
  • Anonymous5.0October 2010
    I think Intrepid should perhaps have a message board/forum on their website so that fellow travelers can exchange...
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    Traveled in October 2010

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