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Highlights of China
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Duration
14 days
Countries
China
Activity
easy
Group size
Max 15
The adventure
Experience the towering achievements of China's rich history as you uncover its past along the Great Wall and reflect on its future among Shanghai’s gleaming towers. Explore the country’s great cities, magnificent architecture, gorgeous landscapes, and archaeological treasures. Float down the Yangtze River and wander among iconic limestone karsts. Our expert CEOs will reveal the region’s hidden gems, taking the hassle out of travel so you can focus on experiencing all that China has to offer.
Arrive at any time.
Visit the Shanghai Museum before boarding a bullet train to Hangzhou.
Visit a tea plantation in Longjing village and the famous West Lake in Hangzhou. After, take an evening flight to Guilin and transfer to Yangshuo.
Spend two days enjoying the beautiful scenery in this region. Take a guided bike tour through the stunning countryside with an included local lunch. Opt to take a local cooking class, practice tai chi or see the Light and Sound show.
Enjoy a cycling tour through the countryside with an included lunch at a farmer's home.
Fly to Chongqing and prepare for a two-day boat journey along the Yangtze River, which cuts through the magnificent Three Gorges.
Opt to leave the boat and take small side trips on land to see villages and temples along the river. Or board smaller boats to visit tributaries along the way.
Opt to leave the boat and take small side trips on land to see villages and temples along the river. Or board smaller boats to visit tributaries along the way.
Pass through the Three Gorges and head to the train station for an overnight train to Xi'an.
Enjoy all Xi'an has to offer. Take an orientation walk of the city and visit the Terracotta Warriors. Opt to cycle the ancient city walls.
Enjoy a free day to explore the city before an overnight train to Beijing.
Arrive in Beijing and enjoy included tours of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
Explore the Great Wall before our last night in the city.
Depart at any time.
At a glance
Duration
14 days
Route
Shanghai → Beijing
Countries
China
Activity level
easy
Style
Culture & History, Cycling, Food & Drink, Rail Journeys
Group size
Max 15
Ages
12+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
China
Showing Days 1-7
14-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalAfter the group meeting, head out for an optional group dinner and go for a stroll along the Bund, taking in Shanghai's futuristic skyline.
After the group meeting, head out for an optional group dinner and go for a stroll along the Bund, taking in Shanghai's futuristic skyline.
Day 2Visit the Shanghai Museum before boarding a bullet train to HangzhouStart the day with an orientation walk of the city and finish with free time to explore a mix of the modern and the historic in Shanghai. The Shanghai Museum is one of the best in the country, housing excellent collections of bronzes and artwork. In the afternoon, take a bullet train to Hangzhou, one of China's most dynamic cities.
ShanghaiStart the day with an orientation walk of the city and finish with free time to explore a mix of the modern and the historic in Shanghai. The Shanghai Museum is one of the best in the country, housing excellent collections of bronzes and artwork. In the afternoon, take a bullet train to Hangzhou, one of China's most dynamic cities.
Day 3Visit a tea plantation in Longjing village…Spend most of the day exploring Hangzhou. Visit West Lake and Longjing village, home of the famous Longjing tea. Enjoy plantation views while learning about ancient tea production. Take the opportunity to taste some fresh brewed tea. In the evening, fly to Guilin and travel south by private bus through stunning limestone karst scenery. Arrive at the town of Yangshuo on the world-famous Li River.
Spend most of the day exploring Hangzhou. Visit West Lake and Longjing village, home of the famous Longjing tea. Enjoy plantation views while learning about ancient tea production. Take the opportunity to taste some fresh brewed tea. In the evening, fly to Guilin and travel south by private bus through stunning limestone karst scenery. Arrive at the town of Yangshuo on the world-famous Li River.
Day 4Spend two days enjoying the beautiful scenery…Spend two days in Yangshuo enjoying the heaps of activities available in this scenic region. Some favourites include trying your hand at cooking local fare at a boutique cooking school, dabbling in Tai Chi or Chinese calligraphy, walking and cycling through the countryside, climbing atop a karst for panoramic views or relaxing at one of the town's many cafés.
Spend two days in Yangshuo enjoying the heaps of activities available in this scenic region. Some favourites include trying your hand at cooking local fare at a boutique cooking school, dabbling in Tai Chi or Chinese calligraphy, walking and cycling through the countryside, climbing atop a karst for panoramic views or relaxing at one of the town's many cafés.
Day 5Enjoy a cycling tour through the countryside…Enjoy a half-day cycling tour through the countryside. Take in a charming mix of vibrant rural life and unique stunning scenery. Pass rice paddies with local farmers and water buffalo, and wave to children swimming in the streams. Enjoy an otherwordly backdrop of surreal topography as you ride.
Enjoy a half-day cycling tour through the countryside. Take in a charming mix of vibrant rural life and unique stunning scenery. Pass rice paddies with local farmers and water buffalo, and wave to children swimming in the streams. Enjoy an otherwordly backdrop of surreal topography as you ride.
Day 6Fly to Chongqing and prepare for a two-day…Fly from Guilin to bustling Chongqing. Travel by private bus to board the Chinese-style boat taking us down the Yangtze River. Spend two days travelling through stunning scenery along one of China's most powerful rivers, which divides the country into north and south.
Fly from Guilin to bustling Chongqing. Travel by private bus to board the Chinese-style boat taking us down the Yangtze River. Spend two days travelling through stunning scenery along one of China's most powerful rivers, which divides the country into north and south.
Day 7Opt to leave the boat and take small…
Opt to leave the boat and take small side trips on land to see villages and temples along the river. Or board smaller boats to visit tributaries along the way.
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Traveller reviews
“The trip was called 'Highlights of China' and it delivered exactly that - the highlights of China. Nothing was left out: everything was special.”
“I loved the tour. This was my first G Adventure and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Chris, our guide, was delightful and so helpful. He directed us to all the facilities we would need on our alone time.”
“All aspects of the trip were excellent but special praise goes to our guide, Chris. Knowledgable, enthusiastic, funny, a truly great host. Also, by the way, the hotels were all excellent (you guys keep improving every year!) and the route you selected is really a superb…”
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