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18 to 35s
Real China
12 Days | From an ancient Wonder of the World to pandas and karst mountains
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12 days
Start
Beijing, China
Finish
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Trip Code
CBYC
Min Age
18
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
1 lunch
Transport
Overnight Hard Sleeper Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, High-speed Train, Subway, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Overnight Hard Sleeper Train (1 night)
From £897(12 days)
Trip Informations
You could travel for a lifetime in China, and there would still be more to explore – but this 12-day trip through the country’s highlights does a pretty good job of narrowing it down. Tick an ancient Wonder of the World off your bucket list at the Great Wall, witness the Terracotta Warriors in Xi-an and watch baby pandas play in Chengdu. Sip tea in People’s Park, taste delicious street food with a local leader who knows all the best spots and cycle through the misty countryside of Yangshuo – home to stunning vistas, Moon Hill and karst mountains. Start in Beijing and end in Hong Kong for some thriving nightlife and you’ve got a pretty cool adventure.
Why you’ll love this trip
Walk the walk on the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China (one of the Seven Wonders of the World), watching the stones snake as far as the eye can see. If you’d like, you can even toboggan back down!
Take a scenic cycling tour through farms and villages in Yangshuo’s karst-dotted countryside. Every turn in the road brings you to another postcard-perfect spot before riding to Moon Hill and taking a short hike that leads to panoramic views of the area.
Watch rolly polly baby pandas playing, munching bamboo and generally doing their thing at the Panda Breeding Centre in Chengdu – if they’re not already, pandas might just be your favourite animal after this.
Join a local guide to see the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an – the most famous site in the city – only discovered in 1976 by farmers digging a well.
Eat your way through China, from Beijing’s Peking duck to the delicious Sichuan pepper – then, maybe challenge yourself with authentic local delicacies like silkworms, spicy rabbit head and beer fish.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip packs a lot into a short amount of time, with very little time spent in Beijing and Hong Kong – it’s recommended that you extend your stay in these locations before and after your trip if you want to explore them in depth.
The overnight train included on this trip is in ‘hard sleeper’ class, meaning carriages are sectioned off with six sleepers per compartment in tiers of three. It’s not luxury but efficient and a way to spend time with local travellers.
You will easily surpass your 10,000 steps a day on this trip, in fact most travellers are surprised at how much distance they end up covering! Make sure your shoes are comfy enough to spend most days on your feet.
China’s world-class sites and experiences draw large numbers of local and international travellers. We recommend a little patience and comfortable shoes as you may need to wait before entering the more popular locations on your itinerary. Please review the Itinerary for tickets you may need to purchase in advance.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
1 lunch
Transport
Overnight Hard Sleeper Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, High-speed Train, Subway, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Overnight Hard Sleeper Train (1 night)
Activities
Beijing - Mutianyu Great Wall
Beijing - Tiananmen Square
Beijing - Leader-led Hutong Walking Tour
Xi'an - Muslim Quarter Walking Tour and Snack Sampling
Xi'an - Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square Walking Tour
Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors Tour
Chengdu - Walking Tour (Tianfu Square, People's Park and Kuanzhai Lane)
Chengdu - Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (entrance fee & transport included)
Yangshuo - Walking Tour
Yangshuo - Bike Tour with Lunch & Moon Hill Visit
Hong Kong - Leader-led Walking Tour
Hong Kong – Temple Street Night Market Walking Tour
Add on activities
Beijing –Great Wall Toboggan Ride - (round trip) - CNY140
Beijing - Lama Temple (entrance fee) - CNY25
Beijing - Temple of Heaven (entrance fee) - CNY40
Beijing - Forbidden City (Entrance fee & Pre booking required) - CNY60
Xi'an - Little Wild Goose Pagoda - CNY50
Xi'an - Great Mosque (entrance fee) - CNY25
Xi'an - Bell & Drum Towers (entrance fee) - CNY50
Xi'an - Cycling on City Wall - CNY80
Xi'an - Karaoke - CNY100
Yangshuo - Li River Cruise - CNY230
Yangshuo - Tai Chi/Kung Fu class - CNY120
Yangshuo - Cooking School & Market Tour - CNY230
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Important notes
1.A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 3 (Sleeper train) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. A scanned copy of the personal details page of your passport needs to be sent to your booking agent no later than 40 days before departure in order for us to purchase your train tickets.
3. The overnight train from Beijing to Xi'an on this tour is in 6-berth 'hard-sleeper' class. Bedding is provided and wash basins and toilets (squat/western) are available in each carriage, but there are no shower facilities.
4. Please note while traveling through mainland China you will not be able to access some popular internet websites.
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