Essential China From Hong Kong - 26 days
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Essential China From Hong Kong

Duration26 days

SEMI INDEPENDENT: Take in the best of China on this Essentials tour which starts and ends in Hong Kong! Admire the skyline of the city from Victoria Peak and contrast this with the lush scenery and karst peaks of Yangshuo. Enjoy bamboo rafting on the Yulong River, learn Mandarin as you travel and see giant pandas in Chengdu. Visit the Terracotta Army in Xi'an, join an optional Kung Fu masterclass in Shaolin, hike along an unrestored section of the Great Wall and explore sprawling Beijing and Shanghai independently.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration26 days
StartsHong Kong
EndsHong Kong
RangeEssentials
Tour GuideLocal guides, unescorted between cities
Group SizeMin 4 / Max 20
Minimum age18 (maximum age 55)
DepartsSundays
Hotel RatingSimple accommodation and Camping
CountriesChina, Hong Kong
Arrival TransferNo
Departure Transfer No
Meals includedNone Provided
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Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
Your deal
Shown in NZD
Per person from
$5,915.00
Deposit from
$1,000.00
From
$11,830.00

Tour Highlights

Hong Kong - Begin your adventure in this vibrant city, head to Victoria Peak to admire the panoramic views and enjoy the Symphony of Light show
Yangshuo - Spend your free time hiking and enjoying the scenery, plus take an included bike ride and sail a bamboo raft along the Yulong River
Chengdu - Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see China's national animal and other rare species such as red pandas
Xi'an - Marvel at the famous Terracotta Army and join an optional bike ride along the Ming Dynasty city walls
Shaolin - See the Shaolin Temple and opt for a Kung Fu masterclass, or choose to visit the impressive UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes
The Great Wall - Hike along a quiet, unrestored section of this ancient wonder and spend a night camping nearby
Beijing - Discover the highlights of China's capital independently, choosing to visit the Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square
Hangzhou - Sail on West Lake and hike to the peak of Jiuyao Mountain, then hike through the picturesque Misty Woods
Shanghai - Explore the city independently with four days to visit Disneyland, browse the Shanghai Museum or climb one of the city's skyscrapers
Fujian - Enjoy a walking tour around the Fujian Tulou UNESCO World Heritage Site and join a bike tour of the local area

Included

23 nights hostel, 1 night camping, 1 overnight trains (6-berth hard sleeper cabins) from Beijing - Hangzhou
All relevant transfer and transportation within China using public transport
Local guides for scheduled sightseeing in Yangshuo, Chengdu, Xi’an, Shaolin, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Fujian.
Free basic Mandarin lessons
Local guide in Hong Kong for tour briefing
Entrance to Terracotta Warriors museum
Hiking & camping along unrestored parts of The Great Wall of China
Entrance to Giant Panda Research and Breeding Centre
Cycle and cruise excursion down Yulong River
Visit to the West Lake & boat tour in Hangzhou
Visit to the UNESCO Fujian Tulou site

Not Included

International flights and visa
Airport transfers
Optional activities - paid locally