Essential China Adventure - 22 Days
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Essential China Adventure

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Duration22 days

SEMI INDEPENDENT: Discover the best of China from Shanghai on this 22-day Essentials tour. Enjoy the view over Shanghai from a rooftop bar and explore the lush scenery of Yangshuo by bike and bamboo raft. See giant pandas and other rare species in Chengdu, marvel at the fascinating Terracotta Army in Xi'an and opt to visit the Shaolin Temple. Walk along the Great Wall and camp beside a deserted section, discover the highlights of Beijing independently, learn Mandarin with several included lessons and hike to the top of Jiuyao Mountain in Hangzhou.

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

Tour overview

Duration22 days
StartsShanghai
EndsShanghai
RangeEssentials
Tour GuideLocal guides, unescorted between cities
Group SizeMin 4 / Max 20
Minimum age18 (maximum age 55)
DepartsMondays
Hotel RatingSimple accommodation and Camping
CountriesChina
Arrival TransferNo
Departure TransferNo
Meals includedNone Provided
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Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Tour Highlights

Shanghai - Start your tour with rooftop drinks overlooking the city, and end your adventure back here with several free days to explore
Yangshuo - Cycle past karst mountains and lush landscapes and enjoy bamboo rafting on the Yulong River
Chengdu - Watch curious and clumsy giant pandas at this important conservation facility, also home to other rare Chinese wildlife
Xi'an - Marvel at the giant Terracotta Army and enjoy an optional bike ride along the historic Xi'an city walls
Shaolin - Choose to visit the home of Kung Fu at Shaolin Temple or pay a visit to the UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes instead
The Great Wall - Hike along a deserted section of the wall and camp beside it, waking early the next day to watch the sunrise
Beijing - Explore the Chinese capital independently, with optional excursions to the Forbidden City and Nanluo district
Hangzhou - Sail on West Lake and hike to the peak of Jiuyao Mountain, then hike through the picturesque Misty Woods

Included

18 nights hostel dorm, 1-night camping, 2 overnight trains (6 berth hard sleeper cabins): Shanghai - Guilin, Beijing - Hangzhou
Local guides for scheduled sightseeing in Yangshuo, Chengdu, Xi’an, Shaolin and Beijing. Unescorted travel between cities
Local guide in Shanghai for tour briefing
All relevant transfer and transportation within China using public transport
Cycle and cruise excursion down Yulong River
Entrance to Giant Panda Research and Breeding Centre
Free basic Mandarin lessons
Entrance to Terracotta Warriors museum
Hiking along unrestored parts of The Great Wall of China

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Optional activities - paid locally
Airport transfers