I have children age 11 and 8. Can we still do this tour?

This particular tour is only available for travelers between the ages of 18 and 39. We would recommend looking into a family tour. At this stage, we do not have any Family tours or Family Journeys in this region for families traveling with minors.

Is single room accommodation possible?

Yes, there are still 3 available spaces left for the single supplement on this departure date.

can 3 people be in a room? and if so, same cost for this tour per person? what is the refund policy for this tour?

The accommodation on tour is as follows: Hotels (11 nights), overnight sleeper train (1 night), Hakka guesthouse (2 nights). This is based on twin-share so three travellers cannot be roomed together. The cost per person is the same per person ($1799). Please note the following cancellation terms: Up to 30th day prior to departure: Your 20% non-refundable deposit is saved on your file as Lifetime Deposit towards a future tour with G Adventures From 29th day to 3rd day prior to departure: 70% of travel fare becomes non-refundable: 50% cancellation fee + 20% Lifetime deposit From 2nd day prior to departure up to departure day or in case of no show : 95% of travel fare becomes non-refundable: 75% cancellation fee + 20% Lifetime Deposit Your Lifetime Deposit is 20% of the tour cost which will stay on file for you to use as a new deposit for a future G Adventures tour when booked through TourRadar. Please contact your travel insurance provider to enquire about your cancellation coverage if you would like to recoup non-refundable fees.

I would like to read more reviews on this trip option but from >13000 reviews the webpage is showing only 3. From them only 1 from 2024 and inadequate (talking about 8 days while the trip offer is for 15 days). Would you pls help with this?

This particular trip does not have any reviews because it hasn't actually started yet! Our first departure will be in January 2025.

Please let me know: 1. The quality of the hotels. 2. Departure dates. 3. Whether there is a required minimum number of travelers for a scheduled departure to occur. 4. Whether the itinerary is customizable. (Specifically, is it possible to add in time in Hong Kong between Guangzhou and Shanghai?)

Hotels are listed at the end of each day on our itinerary. These hotels are subject to change but usually don't. All our trips are guaranteed departures, we do not have a minimum number of travellers. Our trips all run as set itineraries as per the website and cannot be customised.

Would it be possible for a 45-year-old to join the tour? Is it possible to have a guide in Spanish? Would there be an additional cost for requesting a guide in Spanish?

These tours are designed for travellers aged 18-35 years old wishing to form interpersonal connections with travellers around their age, while visiting a new destination. Travellers must be 35 years old or younger (but at least 18 years old) as of Day 1 of the departure date of the tour. Our guides are all local, and the tours will be operated in English. We are unable to operate in a different language.

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China: Big Cities & Iconic Culture

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The days I spent in China were really enjoyable and fun! If you have any questions he knows the answers.
Anh•traveled in August5.0
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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 18
Ages 18-39

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Beijing
Beijing
Accommodation
Hotel (Golden Inns (Beijing South Railway Station))
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
- Orientation Walk of Beijing
- First Night Out
Optional Activities
- Lama Temple Visit (25CNY per person)
- Temple of Heaven
- Forbidden City Visit
Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Lama Temple
Temple of Heaven
Forbidden City
Day 2
Beijing
Beijing
Accommodation
Hotel (Golden Inns (Beijing South Railway Station))
Included Activities
- Tiananmen Square
- Nanluoguxiang
- Jingshan Park Visit
- Hutong Walk
- Drum and Bell Tower Visit
Optional Activities
- Lama Temple Visit (25CNY per person)
- Temple of Heaven
- Forbidden City Visit
Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Nanluoguxiang
Jingshan Park
Drum and Bell Tower
Day 3
Beijing to Xi'an
Beijing to Xi'an
Included Activities
- Mutianyu Great Wall Visit
Optional Activities
- Cable Car at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person)
- Toboggan at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person)
Landmarks
Mutianyu Great Wall
Day 4
Xi'an
Xi'an
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Bancheng Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk
- Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour
- Muslim Quarter Orientation Walk
Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors
Muslim Quarter
Day 5
Xi'an to Chengdu
Xi'an to Chengdu
Accommodation
Hostel (Poshpacker Local Tea Hostel)
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk
- Big Night Out
Optional Activities
- Cycling Xi'an City Walls (45-45CNY per person)
Landmarks
Xi'an City Walls
Day 6
Chengdu
Chengdu
Accommodation
Hostel (Poshpacker Local Tea Hostel)
Included Activities
- People's Park & Tianfu Square Visit
- Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi
Optional Activities
- Giant Panda Breeding Center (58CNY per person)
Landmarks
Giant Panda Breeding Center
Tianfu Square
People's Park
Kuanzhaixiang
Day 7
Chengdu to Yangshuo
Chengdu to Yangshuo
Meals
Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Floral Hotel Memorize Scene (Baina Hotel))
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk in Yangshuo
Optional Activities
- Impression Liu Sanjie Culture Show (298CNY per person)
- Central Chinese Cooking Class - Yangshuo
- Xianggongshan & Tea Farm Visit
- Tai Chi Class (100CNY per person)
Landmarks
Yangshuo
Day 8
Yangshuo
Yangshuo
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant during the cycle tour)
Accommodation
Hotel (Floral Hotel Memorize Scene (Baina Hotel))
Included Activities
- Yangshuo Guided Cycle Tour
Landmarks
Yangshuo Countryside
Day 9
Yangshuo
Yangshuo
Accommodation
Hotel (Floral Hotel Memorize Scene (Baina Hotel))
Optional Activities
- Xianggongshan & Tea Farm Visit
- Impression Liu Sanjie Culture Show (298CNY per person)
- Tai Chi Class (100CNY per person)
- Central Chinese Cooking Class - Yangshuo
- Kung Fu Class
Landmarks
Xianggongshan & Tea Farm
Impression Liu Sanjie
Day 10
Yangshuo to Guangzhou
Yangshuo to Guangzhou
Accommodation
Hotel (Five Rams City Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guangzhou City Tour
Optional Activities
- Pearl River Boat Cruise
Landmarks
Chen Clan Academy
Shamian Island
Day 11
Guangzhou to Yongding
Guangzhou to Yongding
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Yuchenglou Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Hakka Tulou Visit
Landmarks
Hakka Tulou
Day 12
Yongding
Yongding
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Yuchenglou Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Hakka Cultural Village Orientation Walk
Landmarks
Hakka Cultural Village
Hakka Tulou
Day 13
Yongding to Shanghai
Yongding to Shanghai
Accommodation
Hotel (Shanghai YUHANG Hotel)
Day 14
Shanghai
Shanghai
Accommodation
Hotel (Shanghai YUHANG Hotel)
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk of Shanghai
- Old Town Shanghai Walk
- Big Night Out
Optional Activities
- Yuyuan Garden
- Shopping and strolling through Nanjing Road
Landmarks
The Bund
Shanghai Old Town
Yuyuan Garden
Nanjing Road
Day 15
Shanghai
Shanghai

Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Lama Temple
Temple of Heaven
Forbidden City

Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Nanluoguxiang
Jingshan Park
Drum and Bell Tower

Landmarks
Mutianyu Great Wall

Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors
Muslim Quarter

Landmarks
Xi'an City Walls

Landmarks
Giant Panda Breeding Center
Tianfu Square
People's Park
Kuanzhaixiang

Landmarks
Yangshuo

Landmarks
Yangshuo Countryside

Landmarks
Xianggongshan & Tea Farm
Impression Liu Sanjie

Landmarks
Chen Clan Academy
Shamian Island

Landmarks
Hakka Tulou

Landmarks
Hakka Cultural Village
Hakka Tulou

Landmarks
The Bund
Shanghai Old Town
Yuyuan Garden
Nanjing Road

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Insurance
Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Golden Inns (Beijing South Railway Station)
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Bancheng Guesthouse
Guesthouse
day 4
Poshpacker Local Tea Hostel
Hostel
Days 5, 6
Floral Hotel Memorize Scene (Baina Hotel)
Hotel
Days 7, 8, 9
Five Rams City Hotel
Hotel
day 10
Yuchenglou Guesthouse
Guesthouse
Days 11, 12
Shanghai YUHANG Hotel
Hotel
Days 13, 14

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Rating: 4.7 (12,785 reviews)
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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.7

Anh5.0•August 2025
Loved my China trip with Tom as tour guide. He can be very eccentric but he's a good guide who knows his way in China...
Loved my China trip with Tom as tour guide. He can be very eccentric but he's a good guide who knows his way in China (local guide). With him and my group the days I spent in China were really enjoyable and fun! If you have any questions he knows the answers, especially if you got a special diet (vegetarian, vegan, no gluten) he can help communicate to the people there. After the tour I could travel China by myself (Chongqing, Shanghai) without any troubles and I enjoyed the cities and the country too! Be sure to have Alipay activated and a working VPN for China as most apps are blocked like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok too. If you want to know more about China I recommend RedNotes to get in touch with locals and learn more about the culture 🇨🇳❤️Show more
Traveled in January 2025
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Thank you so much for sharing your feedback and helpful tips, Anh! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your time in China with Tom and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
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Stacey
Asked on May 11th, 2026
I have children age 11 and 8. Can we still do this tour?
Age Range
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2026
  This particular tour is only available for travelers between the ages of 18 and 39. We would recommend looking into a family tour.
  
  At this stage, we do not have any Family tours or Family Journeys in this region for families traveling with minors.
S
Sherry
Asked on April 27th, 2026
Is single room accommodation possible?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026
  Yes, there are still 3 available spaces left for the single supplement on this departure date.
J
Jay
Asked on April 14th, 2026
can 3 people be in a room? and if so, same cost for this tour per person? what is the refund policy for this tour?
Accommodation
Payments
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026
  The accommodation on tour is as follows:
  Hotels (11 nights), overnight sleeper train (1 night), Hakka guesthouse (2 nights). This is based on twin-share so three travellers cannot be roomed together.
  
  The cost per person is the same per person ($1799).
  
  Please note the following cancellation terms:
  
  Up to 30th day prior to departure: Your 20% non-refundable deposit is saved on your file as Lifetime Deposit towards a future tour with G Adventures
  
  From 29th day to 3rd day prior to departure: 70% of travel fare becomes non-refundable: 50% cancellation fee + 20% Lifetime deposit
  
  From 2nd day prior to departure up to departure day or in case of no show : 95% of travel fare becomes non-refundable: 75% cancellation fee + 20% Lifetime Deposit
  
  Your Lifetime Deposit is 20% of the tour cost which will stay on file for you to use as a new deposit for a future G Adventures tour when booked through TourRadar.
  
  Please contact your travel insurance provider to enquire about your cancellation coverage if you would like to recoup non-refundable fees.
- J
  Jay
  Traveler•Written April 2026
  so to be clear..even if i book now and cancel a week later , there is a still a 20% non refundable deposit?
- J
  Jay
  Traveler•Written April 2026
  so 3 people cant' stay in a room so how much is it for a single traveler with own room?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026
  Yes, that's correct. Deposits are non-refundable, even if you cancel shortly after booking and still outside of the 30-day cancellation fee period. However, you don't lose the deposit- it remains on your profile indefinitely and can be applied toward a future booking when you're ready to travel.
  
  The My Own Room option is USD 549. Please note that nights 11 and 12 are exceptions, as single rooms are not available for those evenings.
K
Karen
Asked on November 27th, 2024
I would like to read more reviews on this trip option but from >13000 reviews the webpage is showing only 3. From them only 1 from 2024 and inadequate (talking about 8 days while the trip offer is for 15 days). Would you pls help with this?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  This particular trip does not have any reviews because it hasn't actually started yet! Our first departure will be in January 2025.
J
Jasmine
Asked on November 19th, 2024
Please let me know: 1. The quality of the hotels. 2. Departure dates. 3. Whether there is a required minimum number of travelers for a scheduled departure to occur. 4. Whether the itinerary is customizable. (Specifically, is it possible to add in time in Hong Kong between Guangzhou and Shanghai?)
Accommodation
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  Hotels are listed at the end of each day on our itinerary. These hotels are subject to change but usually don't. All our trips are guaranteed departures, we do not have a minimum number of travellers. Our trips all run as set itineraries as per the website and cannot be customised.
- J
  Jasmine
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  What is the best time of year for this tour? Is it difficult to purchase activities that are available but not included in the tour price, such as Cycling the Xi'an City Wall and the Giant Panda Breeding Center? When I ask whether it's difficult, I mean how likely will the various activities be sold out and not available.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  Spring or Autumn are usually considered the best times to visit China. Optional activities can be booked with your tour guide whilst away.
- J
  Jasmine
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  For this trip, is April or June better, considering weather and crowds?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  April would be better for both weather and crowds. June is considered Summer.
- J
  Jasmine
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  I don't see any specific hotels or other lodging indicated anywhere on the itinerary. I see now that the recommended age is up to 39 years old. I am 54. Although I don't have much hair left on my head, I am very active and physically fit. I think I will be fine on this trip. Do you have people older than 39 take this trip regularly?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  This trip is only for 18-39 year olds, so would not be able to book this trip for you. We would recommend that you have a look at our classic range of trips that are open to anyone over 18 years old.
- J
  Jasmine
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  Do you have other tours that go to Yongding? I want to try another way to stay in a Hakka tulou.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  We do not have any other tours that go to Yongding. However, if you have any further questions or would like suggestions from our classic tours, please feel free to let us know!
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Douglas
Asked on November 10th, 2024
Would it be possible for a 45-year-old to join the tour? Is it possible to have a guide in Spanish? Would there be an additional cost for requesting a guide in Spanish?
Age Range
Operator
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  These tours are designed for travellers aged 18-35 years old wishing to form interpersonal connections with travellers around their age, while visiting a new destination. Travellers must be 35 years old or younger (but at least 18 years old) as of Day 1 of the departure date of the tour. Our guides are all local, and the tours will be operated in English. We are unable to operate in a different language.

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