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Duration
21 days
Countries
Hong Kong, China
Activity
moderate
Group size
Max 16
The adventure
Walk the Great Wall of China and trek through stunning Tiger Leaping Gorge. Stare down Terracotta Warriors and commune with giant pandas. For those seeking a unique adventure that balances China’s highlights with a look at its wild side, this three-week tour gives you the classics before taking you further afield to the hidden gems. Best of all, you get the free time you need to explore at your own pace. Whether wandering mountain monasteries or cycling through the region’s watercolour scenery, this tour will take you down the road less travelled.
Arrive at any time.
Visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
Walk the legendary grounds of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City before an overnight train to Xi'an.
Arrive in Xi'an and take an orientation walk of the city before using free time to explore.
Enjoy an included visit to one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures — the Terracotta Warriors.
Enjoy free time to explore. Later, board an overnight train to Emei Shan.
Arrive in Emei Shan, one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains of China, and stay in a basic monastery.
Enjoy free time to hike in the area before another night in the remote monastery.
Visit Leshan with an option to see the giant Buddha. Continue to the vibrant, modern city of Chengdu. Opt to watch a Sichuan opera.
Visit the Panda Breeding Centre for an up-close experience with these gentle giants. In the afternoon, fly to Lijiang, a World Heritage-listed town. Enjoy an orientation walk.
Enjoy a free day to explore Lijiang.
Trek Tiger Leaping Gorge, a spectacular trail following the Yangtze River that cuts through the dramatic gorge.
Continue the hike through Tiger Leaping Gorge. Typically, return to Lijiang at the end of the second day's trek.
Explore this ancient walled town on an orientation walk. Choose to visit the stunning 'Three Pagodas' or one of the local markets.
Enjoy a free day to explore markets, scenery, and temples.
Travel by bus to Kunming and explore the Green Lake and local markets on an included city tour.
Spend the morning in Kunming before a flight to Guilin and bus to Yangshuo. Enjoy the next three days exploring the beautiful countryside around the Li River.
Relax on an included Li River cruise passing through a seemingly endless range of stunning karst mountains. Enjoy lunch at a local farmer's house.
Enjoy free time to continue exploring Yangshuo.
Travel to Guilin to board a fast train to Shenzhen. Cross the border to Hong Kong and enjoy free time to explore this bustling city.
Depart at any time.
At a glance
Duration
21 days
Route
Beijing → Hong Kong
Countries
Hong Kong, China
Activity level
moderate
Style
Culture & History, Cycling, Rail Journeys, Trekking & Hiking
Group size
Max 16
Ages
12+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
Hong Kong & China
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21-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Visit the Great Wall of China at MutianyuBeijingTravel out of Beijing to explore the Great Wall at Mutianyu, an incredible piece of engineering stretching almost 3000km westwards from mountain ridges north of Beijing. Spend the day exploring the wall, taking photos, and chatting up souvenir hawkers.
BeijingTravel out of Beijing to explore the Great Wall at Mutianyu, an incredible piece of engineering stretching almost 3000km westwards from mountain ridges north of Beijing. Spend the day exploring the wall, taking photos, and chatting up souvenir hawkers.
Day 3Walk the legendary grounds of Tiananmen Square…BeijingEnjoy an included visit to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Use your free afternoon to shop in the various markets scattered throughout the city. Take tours of the ancient hutongs (alleyways) in Beijing's old city or the Summer Palace, or visit a Tibetan Monastery. In the evening, board an overnight train to Xi’an.
BeijingEnjoy an included visit to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Use your free afternoon to shop in the various markets scattered throughout the city. Take tours of the ancient hutongs (alleyways) in Beijing's old city or the Summer Palace, or visit a Tibetan Monastery. In the evening, board an overnight train to Xi’an.
Day 4Arrive in Xi'an and take an orientation walk…Take an orientation walk to get the lay of the land. With some free time, opt to visit the Bell and Drum Towers and the vibrant Muslim Quarter with its lively market and Great Mosque. In the evening, opt for a feast at a local dumpling banquet. Central Xi'an is still enclosed by Ming Dynasty walls, which are a great place to view the city. An excellent option is to rent a bicycle and ride around the city on the top of the walls. Visit one of the parks or squares and watch the locals ballroom dance or practice tai chi in the morning.
Take an orientation walk to get the lay of the land. With some free time, opt to visit the Bell and Drum Towers and the vibrant Muslim Quarter with its lively market and Great Mosque. In the evening, opt for a feast at a local dumpling banquet. Central Xi'an is still enclosed by Ming Dynasty walls, which are a great place to view the city. An excellent option is to rent a bicycle and ride around the city on the top of the walls. Visit one of the parks or squares and watch the locals ballroom dance or practice tai chi in the morning.
Day 5Enjoy an included visit to one of China’s…Visit the Terracotta Warriors, located a short drive out of town. The army of warriors was discovered in 1974, having been buried for more than 2000 years. Learn all about this once-buried treasure.
Visit the Terracotta Warriors, located a short drive out of town. The army of warriors was discovered in 1974, having been buried for more than 2000 years. Learn all about this once-buried treasure.
Day 6Enjoy free time to exploreSpend the day exploring Xi'an before catching an overnight train to Emei Shan.
Spend the day exploring Xi'an before catching an overnight train to Emei Shan.
Day 7Arrive in Emei ShanContinue on to Emei Shan and check into the monastery. This accommodation is very basic, but the experience and the views are breathtaking.
Continue on to Emei Shan and check into the monastery. This accommodation is very basic, but the experience and the views are breathtaking.
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Traveller reviews
“Great mix of places, right pace of itinerary, most hotels good, leader (Puma Wang) was fabulous”
“The tour was a great and unforgettable experience. The destinations are well chosen and allow an excellent insight in different aspects of China and its people.”
“This tour was my first experience with over seas travel. I will be using G Adventures again”
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