Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Beijing
Beijing- Start point
- Beijing, China (Beijing Ya Shan Xiao Zhu Hostel lobby)
Included Activities
- Hike along a quieter section of the Great Wall
- Sunset viewing from the Great Wall
- First Mandarin lesson on the Great Wall
Landmarks Great Wall of China - Day 2
Great Wall to Beijing
Great Wall to BeijingIncluded Activities
- Great Wall sunrise hike (when camping available)
- Return journey to Beijing
Optional Activities
- Explore 798 Art District
- Visit Summer Palace
- Follow Adventure Leader's recommendations for exploration
Landmarks 798 Art District Summer Palace - Day 3
Beijing
BeijingOptional Activities
- Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City
- Climb Jingshan Park for panoramic views
- Chinese acrobatics and circus show
- Peking roast duck dinner
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park - Day 4
Beijing to Hangzhou
Beijing to HangzhouIncluded Activities
- Overnight train to Hangzhou
Optional Activities
- Browse fake-goods markets
- Visit Temple of Heaven
- Explore Nanluo hutongs and traditional courtyards
- Browse local cafés, bars and shops
Landmarks Temple of Heaven Nanluo Hutong District - Day 5
Hangzhou
HangzhouIncluded Activities
- Boat cruise on West Lake with island stop
Optional Activities
- Visit China National Tea Museum
- Visit Hangzhou Silk Museum
- Hike Jiuyao Mountain for sunset views
- Dinner
- Wander along Hefang Road
Landmarks West Lake China National Tea Museum Hangzhou Silk Museum Jiuyao Mountain Hefang Road - Day 6
Hangzhou to Shanghai
Hangzhou to ShanghaiIncluded Activities
- Walk through Nine Creeks of Misty Woods in Longjing tea country
- Train journey to Shanghai
Optional Activities
- Evening cruise along Huangpu River
Landmarks Nine Creeks of Misty Woods Longjing Tea Country Huangpu River - Day 7
Shanghai
ShanghaiOptional Activities
- Mandarin lesson with Adventure Leader
- Visit Yu Gardens
- Visit People's Square
- Stroll along Nanjing Road
- Explore the Bund waterfront
- Head up a skyscraper for sunset views
- Shanghai pub crawl
Landmarks Yu Gardens People's Square Nanjing Road The Bund - Day 8
Shanghai
ShanghaiOptional Activities
- Visit Disneyland Shanghai
- Visit Shanghai Museum
- Explore Moganshan Art Street
- Explore the waterfront around Zhujiajiao
- Browse Shanghai Fake Goods Market
Landmarks Shanghai Disneyland Shanghai Museum Moganshan Art Street Zhujiajiao - Day 9
Shanghai
ShanghaiIncluded Activities
- Walk through former French Concession
- Visit Propaganda History Museum
- Explore Tianzifang's narrow lanes, boutiques and cafés
- Head up Jinmao Tower for city views
Optional Activities
- Pre-book Skywalk at Jinmao Tower
Landmarks French Concession Propaganda History Museum Tianzifang Jinmao Tower - Day 10
Shanghai to Fujian
Shanghai to FujianIncluded Activities
- Bullet train journey to Fujian
Optional Activities
- Watch a film
- Karaoke session
- Mandarin practice
Landmarks Hakka Communities - Day 11
Fujian
FujianIncluded Activities
- Walk through traditional villages and tea fields
- Visit UNESCO-listed Hakka roundhouses
- Traditional tea ceremony and tasting
Optional Activities
- Walk past local plantations in the hills (weather dependent)
Landmarks Hakka Roundhouses - Day 12
Fujian
FujianIncluded Activities
- Bike ride through Fujian countryside
- Explore Hakka roundhouse and upper levels
- Visit nearby village
Landmarks Hakka Roundhouses - Day 13
Fujian to Hong Kong
Fujian to Hong KongIncluded Activities
- Bullet train journey to Hong Kong
- Visit Avenue of Stars
- See Bruce Lee statue
- Star Ferry crossing
- Peak Tram ride to Victoria Peak
- Sunset views from Victoria Peak
- Introduction to Temple Street Night Market
Optional Activities
- Browse Temple Street Night Market stalls
- Grab food at Temple Street Night Market
Landmarks Avenue of Stars Victoria Peak Temple Street Night Market - Day 14
Hong Kong to Yangshuo
Hong Kong to YangshuoIncluded Activities
- High-speed train journey to Guilin
- Transfer from Guilin to Yangshuo
Optional Activities
- Grab dinner with the group
- Wander around town
- Liu Sanjie light show
Landmarks Yangshuo - Day 15
Yangshuo
YangshuoOptional Activities
- Chinese cooking class
- Sally's Village farm visit and dinner
Landmarks Sally's Village - Day 16
Yangshuo
YangshuoIncluded Activities
- Bike ride through Yangshuo's countryside
- Bamboo raft drift down Yulong River
Optional Activities
- Bike ride to Moon Hill and cave complex
- KTV session
- Night out with the group
- Relaxing massage
- Traditional hot cupping session
Landmarks Yulong River Moon Hill - Day 17
Yangshuo to Zhangjiajie
Yangshuo to ZhangjiajieIncluded Activities
- Bus and high-speed train journey to Zhangjiajie
Optional Activities
- Rock-climbing session on limestone cliffs
- Day 18
Zhangjiajie
ZhangjiajieIncluded Activities
- Cable car up Tianzi Mountain
- Explore Zhangjiajie National Park landmarks
- Visit Yuanjiajie
- Elevator descent from Yuanjiajie
Landmarks Zhangjiajie National Park Tianzi Mountain Warrior Taming Horse Rock Western Sea Yuanjiajie - Day 19
Zhangjiajie
ZhangjiajieIncluded Activities
- Glass bridge at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
- Canyon walk (or elevator descent)
- Boat cruise through Yellow Dragon Cave
Optional Activities
- Zip line at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
Landmarks Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Yellow Dragon Cave - Day 20
Zhangjiajie to Chongqing
Zhangjiajie to ChongqingIncluded Activities
- Yangtze River cruise
- Visit Hongya Cave
Optional Activities
- Grab dinner near Hongya Cave
Landmarks Yangtze River Hongya Cave - Day 21
Chongqing
ChongqingOptional Activities
- Visit Liziba Station
- Explore air-raid shelters
- Visit People's Great Hall
- Visit Chaotianmen Dock and river confluence
- Visit Eling Park for views
- Explore Guanyinqiao for bars and food
Landmarks Liziba Station People's Great Hall Chaotianmen Dock Eling Park Guanyinqiao - Day 22
Chongqing to Chengdu
Chongqing to ChengduIncluded Activities
- Train journey to Chengdu
Optional Activities
- Wander through People's Park and Kuanzhai Alley
- Grab food in the area
Landmarks People's Park Kuanzhai Alley - Day 23
Chengdu
ChengduIncluded Activities
- Visit Giant Panda Breeding & Research Centre
- Included Mandarin lesson with Adventure Leader
Optional Activities
- Sichuan Opera and Culture Show
Landmarks Giant Panda Breeding & Research Centre - Day 24
Chengdu
ChengduOptional Activities
- Day trip to Leshan to see the stone Buddha
- Sichuan hotpot dinner
- Explore Chengdu's nightlife
Landmarks Leshan Giant Buddha - Day 25
Chengdu to Xi'an
Chengdu to Xi'anIncluded Activities
- Train journey to Xi'an
Optional Activities
- Cycle along Ming Dynasty city walls
- Explore Bell Tower area
- Explore Drum Tower area
- Explore Muslim Quarter
- Sample local street food
- Browse the market
Landmarks Ming Dynasty City Walls Bell Tower Drum Tower Muslim Quarter - Day 26
Xi'an
Xi'anIncluded Activities
- Visit Terracotta Warriors site
Optional Activities
- Big Goose Pagoda music, fountain and light show
Landmarks Terracotta Army Big Goose Pagoda - Day 27
Xi'an to Dengfeng
Xi'an to DengfengIncluded Activities
- Visit kung fu school run by Shaolin master
- Learn kung fu moves
- Watch kung fu demonstration
- Mandarin lesson
- Pub quiz
Landmarks Shaolin Kung Fu School - Day 28
Dengfeng
DengfengIncluded Activities
- Visit Shaolin Temple
Optional Activities
- Visit Dharma Cave
- Cable car up to Sanhuangzhai Geopark
- Visit Longmen Grottoes
Landmarks Shaolin Temple Dharma Cave Sanhuangzhai Geopark Longmen Grottoes - Day 29
Dengfeng to Beijing
Dengfeng to BeijingIncluded Activities
- Bullet train journey back to Beijing











