Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in China
Your flight to Beijing departs today. You'll arrive ready to start exploring one of China's most historic cities.
- Day 2
Beijing
Once you land, take public transportation to your hotel to settle in. Then walk through the historic hutongs of old Beijing where a local resident will invite you into their home for tea, giving you a real sense of daily life here. Finish the evening with Peking duck dinner at a traditional restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Peking duck)
Included Activities
- Walking tour through historic hutongs with local resident's home visit and tea
- Peking duck dinner
- Day 3
Beijing
Start at Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, both UNESCO sites. After that, head up Coal Hill for views across Beijing's rooftops. In the afternoon, travel out to the Great Wall and time your visit for sunset when crowds thin out, letting you experience it more peacefully.
Included Activities
- Tiananmen Square visit
- Forbidden City (UNESCO World Heritage Site) visit
- Coal Hill visit
- Great Wall sunset excursion (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Coal Hill Great Wall of China - Day 4
Beijing to Xian
Begin with the Summer Palace, a UNESCO site built around Kunming Lake with beautiful gardens and temples. Then visit the Temple of Heaven. That evening, board a night train to Xian and sleep in a 4-bed soft sleeper compartment, so you'll arrive refreshed tomorrow.
Included Activities
- Summer Palace visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Temple of Heaven visit
Landmarks Summer Palace Temple of Heaven 
- Day 5
Xian
After breakfast in Xian, walk the 12-kilometre city wall through City Wall Park. Check out the old town with the Bell and Drum Towers and the Great Mosque in the Muslim Quarter, plus the smaller Wild Goose Pagoda. By evening, try local dishes at the night market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City Wall Park visit and city wall exploration
- Bell and Drum Tower visit
- Muslim quarter visit with Great Mosque
- Wild Goose Pagoda visit
- Food tour at the night market
Landmarks City Wall Bell and Drum Tower Great Mosque Wild Goose Pagoda - Day 6
Xian
Walk through a local open-air market early to see the morning activity. Then head to the Terracotta Army, a UNESCO site and one of China's most important archaeological finds. Back in Xian, grab lunch at a local restaurant trying the regional Biang Biang noodles. The afternoon is free to rest or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Biang Biang noodles at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Local open-air market visit
- Terracotta Army excursion (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Biang Biang noodles lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Terracotta Army - Day 7
Beijing to Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai this morning. Use public transport to move around the city, then wander the old town's narrow streets and traditional shops. Visit Yu Garden, then spend some free time before evening. End the day strolling the Bund waterfront and heading to a rooftop bar for drinks with views of Shanghai's skyline.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Shanghai
- Old town stroll with winding alleyways and traditional stores
- Yu Garden visit
- Bund promenade walk
- Sundowner in rooftop bar on the Bund
Landmarks Yu Garden The Bund 
- Day 8
Shanghai
Start at Shanghai Tower for city views from high up. Take the subway to Longhua Temple, Shanghai's oldest and largest temple. Then explore the French Concession with its colonial buildings and street cafes. Later, participate in a modern take on a traditional tea ceremony at a stylish teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shanghai Tower visit with city views
- Longhua Temple visit
- French Concession exploration
- Modern tea ceremony tasting in stylish teahouse
Landmarks Shanghai Tower Longhua Temple French Concession - Day 9
Shanghai to Hangzhou
Take the express train to Hangzhou, known for its beautiful landscape around West Lake, a UNESCO site. Walk across artistically designed bridges and through islands, then visit Huagang Park. Stop at a tea plantation to taste different types of Chinese tea. Round out the day walking through the old town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- West Lake walk with bridges and islands (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Huagang Park visit
- Tea plantation visit and tasting session
- Old town stroll
Landmarks West Lake Huagang Park - Day 10
Hangzhou to Yangshuo
Continue by train to Guilin, then travel to Yangshuo surrounded by green mountains, unusual rock formations, and karst caves. You'll stay here for two nights in a specially chosen accommodation with great location and character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Yangshuo 
- Day 11
Yangshuo
Take a bamboo raft down the tranquil Yulong River, a UNESCO site, through the karst landscape. The exact route shifts based on group size, tides, and weather. Some days you might visit Yin Zi Yan stalactite cave instead, or go to a viewpoint overlooking the landscape. Later, climb Moon Mountain at 380 metres high, named for the crescent-shaped hole at its peak.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bamboo raft trip on Yulong River (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Moon Mountain climb (380 m)
Optional Activities
- Yin Zi Yan stalactite cave visit (available at high tide)
- Viewpoint excursion overlooking karst landscape
Landmarks Yulong River Yin Zi Yan stalactite cave Moon Mountain - Day 12
Yangshuo to Hong Kong
Head back to Guilin by bus and board the train to Hong Kong. When you arrive in this vibrant city, your local guide will meet you and take you to your hotel to get settled.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
Hong Kong
Go up Victoria Peak at 373 metres for views of Victoria Harbour and Kowloon. Then travel to Hong Kong's southern bays and Repulse Bay with its wide beaches for a different perspective. Visit Aberdeen's floating village where fishing families live on houseboats. The rest of the day is yours to relax before heading to the airport in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Victoria Peak visit with city views
- Southern bays and Repulse Bay visit
- Aberdeen floating village visit
Landmarks Victoria Peak Victoria Harbour Repulse Bay Aberdeen - Day 14
Return to Home Country
You land back home today, bringing your China journey to an end.
