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Highlights of China

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dong Fang Hotel Beijing)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Orientation Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Group Dinner at Local Restaurant
    • Hutong Walk
    • Temple of Heaven (40CNY per person)
    • Lama Temple Visit (25CNY per person)
    • Drum and Bell Tower Visit (30CNY per person)
    • Summer Palace (60CNY per person)
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dong Fang Hotel Beijing)

    Included Activities

    • Forbidden City Visit
    • Tiananmen Square

    Optional Activities

    • Hutong Walk
    • Temple of Heaven
    • Drum and Bell Tower Visit
    • Lama Temple Visit
    • Summer Palace
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Temple of Heaven
    Drum and Bell Tower
    Lama Temple
    Summer Palace
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  3. Day 3

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dongfang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Mutianyu Great Wall Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Toboggan at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person)
    • Cable Car at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person)
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
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  4. Day 4

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jin Jiang West Capital International Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation Walk
    • Muslim Quarter Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Ancient City Wall Visit
    • Cycling Xi'an City Walls (100-150CNY per person)
    Landmarks
    Muslim Quarter
    Great Mosque
    Ancient City Wall
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Lunch (Local Family Lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jin Jiang West Capital International Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour
    • Local Family Lunch Xi'an

    Optional Activities

    • The Tang Dynasty Cultural Show with Dumpling Banquet (328CNY per person)
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
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  6. Day 6

    Xi'an to Chengdu

    Xi'an to Chengdu
    Meals
    Dinner (Hotpot dinner with the group at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Celebrity Ruicheng Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation Walk
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  7. Day 7

    Chengdu

    Chengdu
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Celebrity Ruicheng Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Giant Panda Breeding Center
    • People's Park & Tianfu Square Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Group Dinner in the Evening
    Landmarks
    Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
    People's Park
    Tianfu Square
  8. Day 8

    Chengdu to Emei Shan

    Chengdu to Emei Shan
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Chanlin Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Leshan Giant Buddha Visit
    Landmarks
    Leshan Giant Buddha
    Mt. E'mei
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  9. Day 9

    Emei Shan

    Emei Shan
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Chanlin Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Hike around Emei Shan

    Optional Activities

    • Group Dinner in the Evening
    Landmarks
    Wannian Monastery
    Qingyin Ge
    Guangfo Monastery
    Fu hu Monastery
    Lei Yin Monastery
    Baoguo Monastery
    Fuhu Nunnery
  10. Day 10

    Emei Shan to Yangshuo

    Emei Shan to Yangshuo
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Campanile Hotel (Yangshuo West Street Branch))

    Included Activities

    • Yangshuo Orientation Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Group Dinner in the Evening
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  11. Day 11

    Yangshuo

    Yangshuo
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Jia Community Restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Campanile Hotel (Yangshuo West Street Branch))

    Included Activities

    • Xing Ping Li River Bamboo Raft
    • Jia Community Restaurant
    Landmarks
    Li River
    Xingping
    Dabeicun Village
  12. Day 12

    Yangshuo

    Yangshuo
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Campanile Hotel (Yangshuo West Street Branch))

    Optional Activities

    • Yangshuo Guided Cycle Tour (200CNY per person)
    • Impression Liu Sanjie Culture Show (298CNY per person)
    • Central Chinese Cooking Class - Yangshuo (250CNY per person)
    • Tai Chi Class (100CNY per person)
    • Moon Hill Entrance and Hike (15CNY per person)
    Landmarks
    Moon Hill
  13. Day 13

    Yangshuo to Shanghai

    Yangshuo to Shanghai
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zhen Yue Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation Walk
    • The Bund Visit
    Landmarks
    Nanjing Road
    The Bund
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  14. Day 14

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zhen Yue Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Shanghai Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Yuyuan Garden (40CNY per person)
    • Shanghai Acrobatic Performance (280CNY per person)
    • Shanghai Tower (180CNY per person)
    • Group Dinner in the Evening
    Landmarks
    Shanghai Museum
    Yuyuan Gardens
    Shanghai Tower
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  15. Day 15

    Shanghai

    Shanghai

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    Brittany

    Asked on February 1st, 2026

    Is breakfast included with this package

    Meals
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2026

      Breakfasts are not included on this tour, the only meals that are, are: 2 lunches, 1 dinner

  • W

    William

    Asked on November 21st, 2025

    What insurance requirement is there for this tour? My medicare advantage plan covers me for any health related issues. My credit card covers for the travel related issues. My Smart Cremation covers after-death handling of the body anywhere in the USA and the world. Would that suffice the insurance requirement?

    Travel Support
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten November 2025

      With all G Adventures tours, it is mandatory for all of our travellers to have Emergency Medical Travel Insurance that will cover the dates of the tour. This emergency evacuation benefit, and includes repatriation to your home country. The medical expenses, evacuation and repatriation benefits must, when combined together, cover for at least 200,000.00 USD per traveller. We highly recommend upgrading to an all-inclusive policy that includes cancellation and interruption to protect your investment in the event of your travels not going to plan. The insurance can be combined from different companies/different coverages that you have, as long as it meets our requirements.

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    Allison

    Asked on November 7th, 2025

    1. Is there a compulsory insurance requirement? If so, what? 2. On Day 9 there is walking or hiking. How long is it? 3. Is there long walking (2 miles or more) requirement on any other day? 4. Since most of food will not be included, what budget should I have for food that is not included? 5. Will food be available for purchase near the hotels for dinner or visiting place during lunch hour? What is the minimum star ratings of the hotels?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten November 2025

      1. We require all of our travelers to have insurance. A minimum coverage amount of 200,000 USD for Medical, Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation.
      2. The group will hike Emei Shan this hike takes roughly 6-10 hours.
      3. The other days might involve general walking around for a few hours but nothing as intensive as the hike around the mountain.
      4. We advise for meals not included to allow 445-580USD
      5. Yes food will always be available and the tour leader will always be able to assist with setting up dinners.
      6. For hotels we would say we are staying at 3-3.5 star accommodations

    • A

      Allison

      TravelerWritten November 2025

      1. Is insurance compulsory? What are the requirements?
      2. I Do no eat beef and due to religious restrictions cannot eat from common hotpot. Is there an alternative available?
      3. Is there an alternative to the cycling tour possibly on Day 12?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten November 2025

      Yes, We require all of our travelers to have insurance. A minimum coverage amount of 200,000 USD for Medical, Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation.

      We ask all travellers for any dietary requirements. A no beef diet will be fine to accommodate.
      There are 2 lunches, 1 dinner included and we can advise the local office to check that you will not eat from a shared pot for these included meals.

      For all other meals, these will be at restaurants so you can order anything you wish.

      Unfortunately the cycling is an included activity and there is no alternative available. You can of course opt out and ask the guide for suggestions for something else but there would be no reimbursement for the missed activity.

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    Martha

    Asked on March 31st, 2025

    I am travelling solo. How much will this be please? And when is the next availability?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      The next departure with availability is: Highlights of China 2025-08-02 to 2025-08-16. The pricing is available on the booking website and you can hold space if you wish!

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    Bill

    Asked on March 25th, 2025

    Do I need visa before boarding a plane or if visa is required, is it process at airport in China?

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      Bill

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Is there a local or domestic flight for this tour? is it arrange by this tour company?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      You will need a visa to enter China. You may also need an official Letter Of Invitation (LOI) before you can apply for your Chinese visa. If you require a Letter of Invitation (LOI) to apply for a Chinese visa, once booked we will send you a link to apply for this. There is an included flight from Yangshuo to Shanghai.

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      Bill

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      If I pay the upfront $813.80, will I receive the LOI to arrange my visa

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      Once you book and confirm the trip, please reach out and we can send you a link to apply for the LOI through us! We will then process it and send it over in order to apply for your China visa!

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    Pamela

    Asked on January 16th, 2025

    Does this tour go to gulian?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      On Day 13 during winter months, you will be able to take an evening flight to Shanghai and enjoy a free morning in Guilin.

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    Lee

    Asked on October 31st, 2024

    Do u charge a single supplement and if so how much?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2024

      We don't charge single supplements. We'll partner you up with a same-sex roommate to ensure you pay the same as everyone else. Sometimes it's just more convenient and comfortable to have your own room, which is why we offer single travellers a "My Own Room" option. My Own Room for Highlights of China starting from $719.00 depending on the departure you choose.

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    Raymond

    Asked on July 24th, 2024

    I'm interested in Highlights of China, but would also like to do the 3/4 day cruise on the Yangtze River and see the 3 Gorges Dam. I'd also like to add on the trip to see the canal district from Shanghai. Is this possible to do please?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten July 2024

      We dont have any extension cruises that we can offer you. For Shanghai, the only thing we could do would be add extra nights onto the end of your trip, and you could organise the canal district trip locally.

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    Sabrina

    Asked on July 10th, 2024

    Types of hotels, Vegetarian meal options

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten July 2024

      Here is our complete hotel list which is used 95% of the time for this tour (listed in order from Day 1-15): Dongfang Hotel (Beijing) x3 nights, HNA Hotel (Xi'an) x2 nights, Boya Celebrity Miramar Hotel (Chengdu) x2 nights, Chanlin Inn (Mt. E'Mei) x2 nights, New West Street Hotel (Yangshuo) x3 nights, Zhen Yue Hotel (Shangai) x2 nights. Vegetarian meals can be accommodated on this trip and we would note this prior to you leaving for your adventure.

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    Stacey

    Asked on May 31st, 2024

    I want to check as a single supplement whether the 15% discount is still applied.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten May 2024

      The promo only applies to the tour price and does not apply to the single supplement.

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
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    • 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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    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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