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Journeys: Iconic China National Geographic Journeys

16 days
From Beijing to Hong Kong
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Beijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation with Expedition Leader
    • Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Peking duck)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Beijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Temple of Heaven Tai Chi
    • Temple of Heaven
    • Peking Duck Lunch
    • Tiananmen Square
    • Forbidden City Visit
    Landmarks
    Temple of Heaven
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
  3. Day 3

    Beijing to Great Wall of China

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jinshanling Great Wall Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Great Wall of China Jinshanling Section
    • Enjoy a Drink on the Great Wall
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Jinshanling Section
  4. Day 4

    Great Wall of China to Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Manxin Hotel Xi'an Bell Tower South Gate)

    Included Activities

    • Xi'an Orientation Walk
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Chinese noodles at a local family restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Manxin Hotel Xi'an Bell Tower South Gate)

    Included Activities

    • Terracotta Warriors Visit
    • Muslim Quarter Visit
    • Xi'An Ancient City Wall
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warrior Museum
    Xi'an Ancient City Wall
  6. Day 6

    Xi'an to Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Central Hotel Shanghai)

    Included Activities

    • Shanghai Orientation Walk
    • Huangpu Night Cruise
    Landmarks
    The Bund
    Pearl Tower
    Shanghai Tower
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  7. Day 7

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Shanghainese dumplings including xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and handmade buns)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Central Hotel Shanghai)

    Included Activities

    • Shanghai Walking Tour
    • The Bund Visit
    Landmarks
    The Bund
  8. Day 8

    Shanghai to Zhangjiajie

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Qinghe Jinjiang International Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation Walk
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  9. Day 9

    Zhangjiajie

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Qinghe Jinjiang International Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Wulingyuan National Forest Park and Bailong Elevator
    Landmarks
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
    Yuanjiajie (Hallelujah Mountains)
    Bailong Elevator
  10. Day 10

    Zhangjiajie

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sunshine Hotel Zhangjiajie)

    Included Activities

    • Tianmen Shan Mountain National Park Cable Car and Glass Bridge
    Landmarks
    Tianmen Shan National Park
    Heavenly Gate
  11. Day 11

    Zhangjiajie to Chengdu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hot pot—family-style bubbling broth with meat and vegetables)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tibet Hotel Chengdu)

    Included Activities

    • Chengdu Hot Pot Dinner
    • People's Park Chengdu
    Landmarks
    People's Park
  12. Day 12

    Chengdu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tibet Hotel Chengdu)

    Included Activities

    • Giant Panda Conservation and Research Centre
    Landmarks
    Dujiangyan Panda Base
  13. Day 13

    Chengdu to Yangshuo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Yangshuo Orientation Walk
    Landmarks
    Li River
  14. Day 14

    Yangshuo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Meals at Jia Community Restaurant featuring traditional flavors blended with international cuisine using locally sourced ingredients)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Li River Bamboo Raft
    • Qixianfeng Tea Plantation
    • Jia Community Restaurant
    Landmarks
    Li River
    Qixianfeng Tea Plantation
  15. Day 15

    Yangshuo to Hong Kong

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dim sum (small savory and sweet dumplings) and yum cha (tea))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Metropark Hotel Kowloon)

    Included Activities

    • The Symphony of Lights - Victoria Harbour
    Landmarks
    Victoria Harbour
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  16. Day 16

    Hong Kong

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day
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