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27-Day China Loop: Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chengdu and Beyond

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4.6
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  • The itinerary was very comprehensive with several of China's flagship destinations. The tour touches on all the iconic aspects that China has to offer.

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    Nicolas, traveled in September
    5.0
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hong Kong

    Start point
    Hong Kong (Yes Inn @ Yau Ma Tei Hostel, 16:30)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Yesinn @ Yau Ma Tei Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Ride the Star Ferry
    • Tram up to Victoria Peak for sunset views
    • Stroll the Avenue of Stars
    • Explore 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

    Accommodation
    (Yangshuo Sudder Street Guesthouse)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Yangshuo city
    • First group dinner in China
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  3. Day 3

    Yangshuo

    Accommodation
    (Yangshuo Sudder Street Guesthouse)

    Optional Activities

    • Cooking class - traditional Chinese dishes
    • Kayaking along the Li River
    • Traditional hot cupping therapy session
    Landmarks
    Li River
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  4. Day 4

    Yangshuo

    Accommodation
    (Yangshuo Sudder Street Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride through villages
    • Bamboo raft cruise on Yulong River

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Moon Hill and cave complex
    • Mud baths and hot springs
    • KTV karaoke session
    • Night out in town
    Landmarks
    Yulong River
    Moon Hill
  5. Day 5

    Yangshuo

    Accommodation
    (Yangshuo Sudder Street Guesthouse)

    Optional Activities

    • Rock climbing on karst cliffs
    • Visit to local farming village
  6. Day 6

    Yangshuo to Chongqing

    Accommodation
    Hostel (Smiley’s Long Time No See Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Yangtze River cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hongya Cave
    • Dinner at restaurants near Hongya Cave
    Landmarks
    Yangtze River
    Hongya Cave
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  7. Day 7

    Chongqing

    Accommodation
    Hostel (Smiley’s Long Time No See Hostel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Liziba Station
    • Explore air raid shelters
    • Visit People's Great Hall
    • Explore Chaotianmen Dock
    • Hike up Eling Park
    • Night out in Guanyinqiao Area
    Landmarks
    Liziba Station
    People's Great Hall
    Chaotianmen Dock
    Eling Park
  8. Day 8

    Chongqing to Chengdu

    Accommodation
    Hostel (Chengdu Flipflop Hostel Poshpacker)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through People's Park
    • Explore Kuanzhai Alley
    Landmarks
    People's Park
    Kuanzhai Alley
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  9. Day 9

    Chengdu

    Accommodation
    Hostel (Chengdu Flipflop Hostel Poshpacker)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center
    • Mandarin lesson with Adventure Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Sichuan Opera and culture show
    Landmarks
    Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center
  10. Day 10

    Chengdu

    Accommodation
    Hostel (Chengdu Flipflop Hostel Poshpacker)

    Optional Activities

    • Day trip to Leshan Giant Buddha
    • Hot pot dinner
    Landmarks
    Leshan Giant Buddha
  11. Day 11

    Chengdu to Xi'an

    Accommodation
    Hostel (Xi’an Desti Youth Park International Hostel)

    Optional Activities

    • Cycle along the Ming Dynasty City Walls
    • Explore Bell and Drum Towers
    • Wander through the Muslim Quarter
    • Street food dinner
    • Browse Silk Road market
    Landmarks
    Ming Dynasty City Walls
    Bell and Drum Towers
    Muslim Quarter
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  12. Day 12

    Xi'an

    Accommodation
    Hostel (Xi’an Desti Youth Park International Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang

    Optional Activities

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

    Xi'an to Dengfeng

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dengfeng Shaolin Holiday Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Kung Fu lesson and show at local school
    • Mandarin lesson

    Optional Activities

    • Pub quiz evening
    Landmarks
    Shaolin Temple
  14. Day 14

    Dengfeng

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dengfeng Shaolin Holiday Guesthouse)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Shaolin Temple
    • Hike to Dharma Cave
    • Visit Longmen Grottoes
    Landmarks
    Shaolin Temple
    Dharma Cave
    Longmen Grottoes
  15. Day 15

    Dengfeng to Beijing - Great Wall

    Accommodation
    Camping (Great Wall Camping)

    Included Activities

    • Hike the Great Wall
    • Camp overnight on the Great Wall
    • Mandarin lesson around camp
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China
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  16. Day 16

    Great Wall to Beijing

    Accommodation
    Hostel (Beijing Ya Shan Xiao Zhu Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Great Wall sunrise viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Explore 798 Art District
    • Stroll Summer Palace gardens
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China
    798 Art District
    Summer Palace
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  17. Day 17

    Beijing

    Accommodation
    Hostel (Beijing Ya Shan Xiao Zhu Hostel)

    Optional Activities

    • Cross Tiananmen Square
    • Visit Forbidden City
    • Visit Jingshan Park
    • Watch Chinese acrobatics and circus show
    • Peking Roast Duck dinner
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
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  18. Day 18

    Beijing to Hangzhou

    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train (Sleeper Train from Beijing to Hangzhou)

    Optional Activities

    • Browse fake goods markets
    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    • Explore Nanluo district
    • Wander hutongs and siheyuan courtyards
    • Cafes, bars, and handicraft shops
    Landmarks
    Temple of Heaven
    Nanluo District
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  19. Day 19

    Hangzhou

    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Lvxiao Erqing Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit West Lake
    • Boat ride on West Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Tea Museum
    • Visit Silk Museum
    • Visit Lingyin Temple
    • Hike Jiuyao Mountain at sunset
    • Dinner
    • Wander Hefang Road
    Landmarks
    West Lake
    National Tea Museum
    Silk Museum
    Lingyin Temple
    Jiuyao Mountain
    Hefang Road
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  20. Day 20

    Hangzhou to Shanghai

    Accommodation
    Hostel (Dayin International Youth Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Hike through 9 Creeks in Misty Woods

    Optional Activities

    • Night cruise on Huangpu River
    Landmarks
    9 Creeks in Misty Woods
    Huangpu River
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  21. Day 21

    Shanghai

    Accommodation
    Hostel (Dayin International Youth Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Mandarin lesson at local language school

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Yu Gardens
    • Visit People's Square
    • Shop on West Nanjing Road
    • Stroll the Bund
    • Skyrise drinks with views
    • Shanghai Pub Crawl
    Landmarks
    Yu Gardens
    People's Square
    West Nanjing Road
    The Bund
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  22. Day 22

    Shanghai

    Accommodation
    Hostel (Dayin International Youth Hostel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Disneyland Shanghai
    • Explore Shanghai Museum
    • Stroll Moganshan Art Street
    • Visit Zhujiajiao Watertown
    • Shop at Shanghai fake goods market
    Landmarks
    Shanghai Disneyland
    Shanghai Museum
    Moganshan Art Street
    Zhujiajiao Watertown
  23. Day 23

    Shanghai

    Accommodation
    Hostel (Dayin International Youth Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Jinmao Tower entrance and observation platform views

    Optional Activities

    • Wander French Concession
    • Visit secret propaganda museum
    • Explore Tianzifang arty lanes
    • Jinmao Tower skywalk (340 metres up)
    Landmarks
    French Concession
    Tianzifang
    Jinmao Tower
  24. Day 24

    Shanghai to Fujian

    Accommodation
    Home-stay (Traditional Fujian Round House (Yuchang Hotel))

    Included Activities

    • Visit traditional Hakka roundhouse
    • Stay overnight in traditional Hakka roundhouse

    Optional Activities

    • Movie night
    • Karaoke
    • Practice Mandarin with locals
    Landmarks
    Hakka Roundhouses
  25. Day 25

    Fujian

    Included Activities

    • Explore UNESCO-listed Hakka roundhouses
    • Stroll villages and tea fields
    • Traditional tea ceremony and tasting
    • Hike in the mountains
    • Visit tea plantations
    Landmarks
    Hakka Roundhouses
  26. Day 26

    Fujian

    Included Activities

    • Cycle through Fujian tea country
    • Visit the biggest Hakka roundhouse
    • Ride to nearby village
    Landmarks
    Hakka Roundhouses
  27. Day 27

    Fujian to Hong Kong

    End point
    Hong Kong (Hong Kong Train Station)

    Optional Activities

    • Watch Avenue of Stars Symphony of Lights show
    Landmarks
    Avenue of Stars

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Yesinn @ Yau Ma Tei Hostel

    Hostel
    day 1

  • Yangshuo Sudder Street Guesthouse

    Days 2, 3, 4, 5
  • Dorm Type

    Smiley’s Long Time No See Hostel

    Hostel
    Days 6, 7
  • Dorm Room

    Chengdu Flipflop Hostel Poshpacker

    Hostel
    Days 8, 9, 10

  • Xi’an Desti Youth Park International Hostel

    Hostel
    Days 11, 12

  • Dengfeng Shaolin Holiday Guesthouse

    Hotel
    Days 13, 14

  • Great Wall Camping

    Camping
    day 15

  • Beijing Ya Shan Xiao Zhu Hostel

    Hostel
    Days 16, 17

  • Sleeper Train from Beijing to Hangzhou

    Sleeper Train
    day 18

  • Lvxiao Erqing Hotel

    Hotel 3*
    day 19

  • Dayin International Youth Hostel

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    Days 20, 21, 22, 23

  • Traditional Fujian Round House (Yuchang Hotel)

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    day 24

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Traveler Moments

  • Entrance gate of Shaolin Temple adorned with ornate roof carvings and a black sign under clear skies.
  • Crowds stream through an arched gate toward the Forbidden City’s main hall under a sunny sky.
  • Stone ramparts of the Great Wall snake over green mountains beneath a hazy sky.
  • The circular Hall of Prayer at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven rises against a wispy sky as visitors mill below.
  • Group of cyclists ride along ancient city walls in warm evening light.
  • Row upon row of Terracotta Warrior figures captured in a slightly soft, grainy image.
  • Hazy vista of karst mountains layered in soft blue tones stretching into the distance.
  • Aerial view of circular Hakka Tulou earth buildings amid terraced hills and pine forests.
  • Close-up of a giant panda munching bamboo, showing its playful expression.
  • A statue of a martial arts icon in a crowded nighttime urban setting.
  • Person inside a circular structure raising arms to the sky.
  • A group of people practicing martial arts outdoors.
  • A traditional Chinese structure lit up at night.
  • People in a glass walkway high above a city.
  • A traditional Chinese opera performance with actors in colorful costumes.
  • A panda mascot advertising a drink in an urban area.
  • A red panda climbing on a wooden structure in a forest.
  • A panda walking in the grass with trees in the background.
  • Person joyfully jumping in front of traditional Chinese buildings near a river.
  • Group of people cycling on city walls with skyscrapers in the background.
  • Scenic view of circular earth buildings in a lush green landscape.
  • A large traditional Chinese building with tourists exploring the area.
  • Skyline of a city with skyscrapers, seen from a hill with foliage in the foreground.
  • Long curved pathway with cyclists and sunrise.
  • Line of people standing on a small bridge over a stream.
  • Traditional Chinese architecture garden with a pond.
  • Large group posing in front of a historical building with flags.
  • Group of people posing under a natural stone arch.
  • Covered market alleyway with stalls and shoppers.
  • Group photo with children in martial arts uniforms posing in a rural setting.
  • Traditional bridge and village set in karst mountains.
  • Group practicing martial arts in front of a banner.
  • Panda holding onto a tree.
  • Panda eating bamboo.
  • People working in a field near karst mountains.
  • Group of people sitting in a train compartment.
  • Old stone stairs leading to ruins.
  • Two people practicing martial arts in rural setting.
  • Woman posing with martial arts students.
  • Group of people wrapped in blankets on a wall at dawn.
  • Woman standing on steep staircase of a large structure.
  • Group of people posing on the Great Wall of China.
  • Nighttime cityscape with brightly lit skyscrapers by a body of water.
  • Group sitting on the Great Wall of China.
  • Stone sculpture of a person playing a flute.

Traveler Reviews

4.6
Overall rating based on 37 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    4.5
  • Tour Operator
    4.6

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  • L
    June 18th, 2026
    A unique experience and a great way to see China especially if you are a solo traveller!
    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thanks a lot for your review. We're always happy to welcome solo travellers!
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  • J
    June 17th, 2026
    Very nice trip with highlights from the bucketlist and nice gems to explore
    • The circular Hall of Prayer at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven rises against a wispy sky as visitors mill below.
    • Group of cyclists ride along ancient city walls in warm evening light.
    • Stone ramparts of the Great Wall snake over green mountains beneath a hazy sky.
    • Hazy vista of karst mountains layered in soft blue tones stretching into the distance.
    • Close-up of a giant panda munching bamboo, showing its playful expression.
    • Entrance gate of Shaolin Temple adorned with ornate roof carvings and a black sign under clear skies.
    • Row upon row of Terracotta Warrior figures captured in a slightly soft, grainy image.
    • Crowds stream through an arched gate toward the Forbidden City’s main hall under a sunny sky.
    • Aerial view of circular Hakka Tulou earth buildings amid terraced hills and pine forests.
    Traveled in June 2026
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thanks a lot for your positive review and for sharing your photos. It's great to hear you had a wonderful time. Please join us on another Dragon Trip in the future.
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  • 27-Day China Loop: Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chengdu and Beyond reviewer 3
    June 15th, 2026
    The tour had a great mix of planned and optional activities with free time on other days for rest or further...
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    Traveled in June 2026
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thanks for sharing your insight on the trip. We're happy to hear you had a great time with the guides. We agree, the Chinese cuisine is delicious! Please join us on another Dragon Trip soon.
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  • X
    June 9th, 2026
    I really enjoyed the tour. It was a great introduction to China with peace of mind.
    Traveled in June 2026
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thank you for your positive review. We're happy to hear you had a good time.
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  • J
    June 4th, 2026
    Very nice tour with lots of higlights want to see, but also some of the beaten track sites.
    Traveled in June 2026
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thanks for your positive review. It's great to hear you enjoyed the balance of highlights and off the beaten track experiences. We hope you'll join us on another adventure soon.
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  • S
    April 19th, 2026
    Good travel overall, sometimes a little confusing and maybe more intiniary planing should have been done for some...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thank you for your review Stefan, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the trip overall, and we also appreciate your honest comments regarding the itinerary and inclusions. Feedback like this is really valuable to us as we continue to improve our tours and overall experience for future travellers. We hope you came away with some fantastic memories from your time travelling with us, and we'd love to welcome you on another adventure again in the future. All the best, The Dragon Trip Team
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  • L
    April 16th, 2026
    A decent glimpse into China with lots of activities and locations covered
    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thanks a lot for your positive review. It's great to hear you had a wonderful time!
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  • I
    April 16th, 2026
    Really nice people and good accommodations, the activities are really unique.
    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    It's great to hear you had such a unique experience on our trip. Please join us on a Dragon Trip in the future!
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  • A
    September 26th, 2025
    Very good and convenient if you feel that China is a difficult trip to tackle alone!
    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thank you so much for your positive review! The trip is intended for solo travellers who want the ease and simplicity of navigating their way around China to see all the major sights, as well as some hidden gems.
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  • 27-Day China Loop: Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chengdu and Beyond reviewer 10
    September 25th, 2025
    The itinerary was very comprehensive with several of China's flagship destinations, alternating between major cities...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thank you so much for sharing your detailed feedback! I’m really glad you enjoyed the mix of cities, countryside, and activities, and that the balance of free time worked well for you. I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to our guides. They’ll be happy to hear what you've said. I also appreciate your patience with the train hiccup, and I’m happy our team could resolve it quickly for you. It means a lot to know the trip left such a positive impression. I hope you'll join us on another trip soon!
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    Adrian

    Asked on March 21st, 2026

    Tour states ages up to 55 yrs, I am 57, am I allowed to continue with the booking now please

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    Asked on March 3rd, 2026

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    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written March 2026

      Our 4th September 2026 departure currently has 6 travellers booked, so we're therefore happy to confirm it as guaranteed. Please note this particular departure will end on 27th September in Shanghai, this is due to the Mid-Autumn Holidays taking place across China.

      The Optional Activities on this tour are booked and paid for during your tour. So quite commonly these will need to be paid in cash, or sometimes through China's payment apps.

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    Stacey

    Asked on February 1st, 2026

    If I book the hotel after the tour ends in Hong Kong, will the tour operator provide transportation from the final tour finish point to the hotel?

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      Stacey

      Traveler•Written February 2026

      If I book the hotel before the tour start in Hong Kong, what time will I be able to check-in? Is early check-in possible, and how do I get from the hotel to the tour's starting meeting point?

    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written February 2026

      This trip uses hostels and not hotels. There's an option to upgrade to private rooms within the hostels if that's preferred.

    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written February 2026

      Your transportation is included to get to Hong Kong on day-27, but not to get you to the accommodation. Your adventure leader will be able to offer directions for this before you leave China as there will be no adventure leader in Hong Kong.

    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written February 2026

      If you would prefer an early check in, you would need to book the night before your morning arrival. Check in is at 15:00.

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    Ahmed

    Asked on January 29th, 2026

    Could you please provide: 1) Pricing for comfort level accommodations (private rooms/upgraded hotels) vs the current shared room price of $2,171, and 2) Detailed visa requirements for this tour?

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    Price / Availability
    Visa
    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written January 2026

      The standard accommodation is hostels with the option to upgrade to a private room within the hostels. We don't offer this trip using hotels. We can provide you with an invitation letter that you will use for your China tourist visa. You may be required to attend the embassy in person to collect your visa. There's limited information we can provide on this as we're not visa specialists.

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    Jose

    Asked on January 25th, 2026

    Is it possible to request private rooms for a couple on this trip, or is it in hostel dorms ?

    Accommodation
    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written January 2026

      The standard room type on the tour is dorm rooms in hostels. However, if you would like to upgrade to a private double room as a couple, this is possible. The twin/double room upgrade is priced at £420 GBP (210 per person). The upgrade does not apply on the overnight train, but you can also upgrade this too for £30 GBP per person.

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    Debbie

    Asked on January 16th, 2026

    I am 63 and healthy. Can i join the Trip?

    Age Range
    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written January 2026

      While we appreciate you're eager to join this adventure, I need to make you aware the recommended age range for this trip is 18-55, however, that's not to say you can't join this trip as we can sometimes be flexible with this. I need to make you aware of the following:

      • This trip can be spent walking up to 20,000 steps most days and you would be expected to be able to keep up with the group as we need to stick to a strict schedule.
      • Although the recommended age range is 18-55, the majority of guests that join this trip expect to join a group of younger people. The majority of guests that have joined for this trip are in their 20's and early 30's.
      • The standard accommodation is hostels with the option to upgrade to a private room within the hostels, excluding the camping on the great wall.

      If you're happy with the above, and are still keen to join this trip, we would need for you to complete our tour suitability form which is intended to help you understand the type of trip you'll be joining and help us understand if we think the trip will be a good fit for you.

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    Andy

    Asked on January 14th, 2026

    Do you offer any tours covering Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong for 8–12 days in February or March?

    Tour Details
    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written January 2026

      We have a few trips available, but none that travel during February because it's too cold and the majority of activities won't run during that time. The earliest dates we have available that visit Beijing and Shanghai would be for the 5th April 2026. But this trip doesn't visit Hong Kong. They also might be interested in joining our China Unveiled: 18-Day Journey from Hong Kong to Beijing. This trip doesn't visit Shanghai though.

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      Andy

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      Our client is available to travel in March. Do you have any other tour options aside from the two you previously forwarded?

    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written January 2026

      They might also be interested to join our Hong Kong to Chengdu Express: 11-Day China Discovery. Aside from this, it's difficult for us to accommodate them in all requested cities within their desired timeframe during March.

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    April

    Asked on January 10th, 2026

    We are 73 and 78 old travelers. So can we still go with your company?

    Age Range
    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written January 2026

      We have the age range in place to set the group dynamic. Although we have the age range in place, the majority of guests that book this trip are in their 20's and 30's and expect to join a trip with younger travellers.

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    Jonathan

    Asked on January 4th, 2026

    I am interested in your different travel oportunities you offer for China. In the text it says, that it is for people under the age of 56 years. I am 61 years old and I would like to know, whether there is a chance to book such a tour.

    Age Range
    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written January 2026

      Although the recommended age range for this trip is 18-55, we can sometimes be flexible with this. The age range is intended to set the overall group dynamic, as the majority of guests that book this trip expect to join a trip with a younger age demographic. The standard accommodation is hostels in multi-bed dorm rooms with the option to upgrade to a private room. You will be camping for 1 night on the great wall of China.

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