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Essential China From Hong Kong - 27 days

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Start and end in Hong Kong
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  • Terracotta Warriors sculptures on display.
  • A bamboo raft floating on a calm lake with stunning mountain views.
  • Two pandas munching on bamboo.
  • Chinese temple architecture with vibrant colors.
  • Scenic view of the Great Wall of China illuminated by sunset light.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hong Kong

    Hong Kong

    Included Activities

    • Visit Victoria Peak for panoramic city views
    • Watch Symphony of Light show at Avenue of Stars
    • Visit Temple Street Night Market
    Landmarks
    Victoria Peak
    Avenue of Stars
    Temple Street Night Market
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  2. Day 2

    Hong Kong to Yangshuo

    Hong Kong to Yangshuo

    Optional Activities

    • Try local beer fish and regional delicacies
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  3. Days 3 - 5

    Yangshuo

    Yangshuo

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride in Yangshuo
    • Bamboo raft cruise on Yulong River

    Optional Activities

    • Chinese cooking class
    • Kayaking along Li River
    • Chinese therapy experience with traditional hot cupping
    • Trip to Moon Hill and cave complex with mud baths and hot springs
    • Evening karaoke or night out
    • Rock climbing trip
    • Visit to local village
    Landmarks
    Yulong River
    Li River
    Moon Hill
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  4. Day 6

    Yangshuo to Chongqing

    Yangshuo to Chongqing

    Included Activities

    • Yangtze River cruise
    • Explore Hongya Cave
    Landmarks
    Yangtze River
    Hongya Cave
  5. Day 7

    Chongqing

    Chongqing

    Optional Activities

    • Watch monorail at Liziba Station
    • Visit underground air raid shelters
    • Visit People's Great Hall
    • Explore Chaotianmen Dock
    • Visit Eling Park
    • Explore Guanyinqiao Area
    Landmarks
    Liziba Station
    People's Great Hall
    Chaotianmen Dock
    Eling Park
    Guanyinqiao Area
  6. Day 8

    Chongqing to Chengdu

    Chongqing to Chengdu

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through People's Park
    • Explore Kuanzhai Alley with teahouses and local snacks
    Landmarks
    People's Park
    Kuanzhai Alley
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  7. Days 9 - 10

    Chengdu

    Chengdu

    Included Activities

    • Visit Giant Panda Breeding and Research Centre
    • Mandarin lesson with tour leader

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Sichuan Opera and culture show
    • Day trip to Leshan to see world's largest stone Buddha
    • Try Chengdu's famous hot pot
    Landmarks
    Giant Panda Breeding and Research Centre
    Leshan Giant Buddha
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  8. Day 11

    Chengdu to Xi'an

    Chengdu to Xi'an

    Optional Activities

    • Cycle along Ming Dynasty City Walls
    • Explore Bell and Drum Towers
    • Wander through Muslim Quarter
    • Sample street food in Muslim Quarter
    • Stroll through Silk Road market
    Landmarks
    Ming Dynasty City Walls
    Bell Tower
    Drum Tower
    Muslim Quarter
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  9. Day 12

    Xi'an

    Xi'an

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Warriors and Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Big Goose Pagoda and evening music and light show
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
    Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang
    Big Goose Pagoda
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  10. Day 13

    Xi'an to Dengfeng

    Xi'an to Dengfeng

    Included Activities

    • Kung Fu lesson and performance at local school with Shaolin Temple master
    • Mandarin lesson

    Optional Activities

    • Pub quiz
    Landmarks
    Shaolin Temple
  11. Day 14

    Dengfeng

    Dengfeng

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to Shaolin Temple
    • Hike to Dharma Cave
    • Visit Longmen Grottoes UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Landmarks
    Shaolin Temple
    Dharma Cave
    Longmen Grottoes
  12. Day 15

    Dengfeng to Great Wall

    Dengfeng to Great Wall

    Included Activities

    • Hike secluded, unrestored section of Great Wall
    • Camp on Great Wall overnight
    • Mandarin lesson with tour leader
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China
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  13. Days 16 - 17

    Great Wall to Beijing

    Great Wall to Beijing

    Optional Activities

    • Explore 798 Art District
    • Relax in Summer Palace gardens
    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Explore Forbidden City
    • Visit Jingshan Park
    • Experience Chinese acrobatics and circus show
    • Dine on Peking Roast Duck
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China
    798 Art District
    Summer Palace
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
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  14. Day 18

    Beijing to Hangzhou

    Beijing to Hangzhou

    Optional Activities

    • Browse city markets
    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    • Explore Nanlou district, hutongs and siheyuan courtyards
    • Visit cafes, bars and handicraft shops in Nanlou
    Landmarks
    Temple of Heaven
    Nanlou District
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  15. Day 19

    Hangzhou

    Hangzhou
    Meals
    Breakfast (Late breakfast at hostel)

    Included Activities

    • West Lake boat tour to island
    • Hike Jiuyao Mountain for sunset

    Optional Activities

    • Visit China's National Tea Museum
    • Visit Lingyin Temple
    • Explore Hefang Road ancient street
    Landmarks
    West Lake
    National Tea Museum
    Lingyin Temple
    Jiuyao Mountain
    Hefang Road
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  16. Day 20

    Hangzhou to Shanghai

    Hangzhou to Shanghai
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at hostel before checkout)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Nine Creeks
    • Walk through Misty Woods

    Optional Activities

    • Huangpu River cruise
    Landmarks
    Nine Creeks
    Misty Woods
    Huangpu River
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  17. Days 21 - 23

    Shanghai

    Shanghai

    Optional Activities

    • Mandarin lesson at local language school
    • Wander Yu Gardens
    • Visit People's Square
    • Shop on West Nanjing Road
    • Stroll the Bund
    • Enjoy rooftop bar with city skyline views
    • Join Shanghai Pub Crawl
    • Visit Shanghai Disneyland
    • Visit Shanghai Museum
    • Explore Moganshan Art Street
    • Visit Zhujiajiao Watertown
    • Explore Shanghai markets
    • Explore French Concession
    • Visit Propaganda Poster Art Centre
    • Wander Tianzifang
    • Visit Jinmao Tower observation deck
    • Walk the skywalk 340 metres above city at Jinmao Tower
    Landmarks
    Yu Gardens
    People's Square
    West Nanjing Road
    Bund
    Shanghai Disneyland
    Shanghai Museum
    Moganshan Art Street
    Zhujiajiao Watertown
    French Concession
    Propaganda Poster Art Centre
    Tianzifang
    Jinmao Tower
  18. Day 24

    Shanghai to Nanjing

    Shanghai to Nanjing

    Included Activities

    • Visit traditional Hakka roundhouse
    • Stay overnight in Hakka roundhouse

    Optional Activities

    • Movie night
    • Karaoke
    • Practice Mandarin with locals
    Landmarks
    Hakka Roundhouse
  19. Days 25 - 26

    Nanjing & Fujian

    Nanjing & Fujian

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour through Fujian countryside among UNESCO Hakka roundhouses
    • Stroll through villages and tea fields
    • Traditional tea ceremony and tasting
    • Hike into mountains to visit tea plantations
    • Bike tour through Fujian tea country
    • Visit largest Hakka roundhouse
    • Cycle to local village
    Landmarks
    Hakka Roundhouses
  20. Day 27

    Fujian to Hong Kong

    Fujian to Hong Kong
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    Can a 10 year old girl go on this tour?

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      This itinerary unfortunately isn't suitable for a 10-year-old. The minimum age is 18, and the tour is designed specifically for adult travellers. It involves hostel accommodation, overnight trains in shared cabins, camping on the Great Wall, long travel days, and a semi-independent style that isn't appropriate for children.

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      Our Essential China From Hong Kong 26 days tour is an amazing way to see this beautiful country and as its such an awesome experience its one of the most popular tours we offer in China.

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    is it possible to add a Yanze cruise on this Tour? I would like to join a Group but I would be willing to do this Cruise win my own either before, after or during the tour. I am traveling alone so that I would need a cabin alone (or to share one with somebody). Is it possible for you to organise this for me? How much would this coast?

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      Unfortunately we don't offer a Yangtze cruise add-on separately. If you like to do this cruise we can offer you a fantastic tour which includes the river cruise on Yangtze it's called Yin and Yangtze. The cost of this tour based on single passenger with current fantastic 25% discount is €3,949.

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