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Southern China Highlights: Hong Kong to Shanghai
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Start
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Finish
Shanghai, China
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Trip Code
CBSH
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
2 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Transport
Private vehicle, High-speed Train, Subway, Taxi
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Hotel (9 nights)
From £1,887(10 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Explore Chongqing’s cyberpunk cityscape, rebuilt from WWII ruins. Your leader will show you through winding alleys, where solo travellers often get lost. Marvel at its incredible urbanscape and enjoy a hotpot meal inside a former air-raid shelter.
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Ride the world's fastest outdoor Bailong elevator to the Avatar like Zhangjiajie landscape. Hike in the national park and take in the amazing scenery.
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Learn about Nvshu (translated to ‘women’s script) – a secret language created for the freedom of communication between women in ancient China. Meet an expert and learn about Nvshu’s history and cultural impact, then create your own message.
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Discover Shanghai’s architectural transformations as you explore from the Bund to the historic French Concession, witnessing the city’s evolution from the ‘Paris of the East’ to one of Asia’s most iconic skylines.
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Travel over 3000 km from Hong Kong to Shanghai on China’s high-speed rail. Witness incredible infrastructure and see how China has evolved over the last 40 years.
Is this trip right for you?
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There are a couple of long travel days on bullet trains. You'll need to be able to handle your own luggage through these busy train stations.
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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.
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This trip doesn't have a lot of time in Hong Kong. We highly recommend spend extra time in Hong Kong prior to the trip to explore this great city. Please talk with your booking agent if you are interested in booking extra accommodation.
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There are a couple of long travel days on bullet trains. You'll need to be able to handle your own luggage through these busy train stations.
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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.
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This trip doesn't have a lot of time in Hong Kong. We highly recommend spend extra time in Hong Kong prior to the trip to explore this great city. Please talk with your booking agent if you are interested in booking extra accommodation.
Itinerary
Travel from Hong Kong to Shanghai through Southern China's ultramodern cities and heritage-rich landscapes
Traverse southern China from the neon lit Hong Kong to the top skyline of Shanghai. Explore the cyber punk city of Chongqing, sweat a little over its signature hotpot, ride the world's tallest outdoor elevator to see the Avatar mountains in Zhangjiajie National Park and dive into the mystic Nvshu scripts in Changsha. This is a trip that showcases a different side of China that mixes modern landscapes with traditional culture.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Hong Kong
- DAY 2Day 2 • Chongqing
- DAY 3Day 3 • Chongqing
- DAY 4Day 4 • Zhangjiajie City
- DAY 5Day 5 • Tianmen Mountain / Zhangjiajie City
- DAY 6Day 6 • Zhangjiajie National Park/Zhangjiajie City
- DAY 7Day 7 • Changsha
- DAY 8Day 8 • Shanghai
- DAY 9Day 9 • Shanghai
- DAY 10Day 10 • Shanghai
Inclusions
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2 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Private vehicle, High-speed Train, Subway, Taxi
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Hotel (9 nights)
festival Included activities
circleHong Kong - Temple Street Night Market visit
circleChongqing - Hotpot meal in former air raid shelter
circleChongqing - Guided Chongqing city tour
circleZhangjiajie - Leader-led orientation walk
circleZhangjiajie - Tianmen Mountain
circleZhangjiajie National Park - Cable car
circleZhangjiajie National Park - Balong Elevator
circleZhangjiajie National Park - Hike
circleChangsha - Local night market visit
circleChangsha - Nvshu script writing with local master
circleShanghai - Leader-led night bund walking tour
circleShanghai - Leader-led French Concession walking tour
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Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Saturday Mar 28, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,887
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Monday Apr 06, 2026
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
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£1,964
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Monday Apr 13, 2026
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
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Wednesday May 06, 2026
Friday May 15, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£1,964
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Saturday May 16, 2026
Monday May 25, 2026
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£1,887
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Saturday Jun 06, 2026
Monday Jun 15, 2026
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£1,887
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Saturday Jul 11, 2026
Monday Jul 20, 2026
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£1,887
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Saturday Aug 08, 2026
Monday Aug 17, 2026
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£1,887
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Wednesday Sep 02, 2026
Friday Sep 11, 2026
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£1,964
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Saturday Sep 12, 2026
Monday Sep 21, 2026
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£1,964
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Thursday Oct 08, 2026
Saturday Oct 17, 2026
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£1,964
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Saturday Oct 17, 2026
Monday Oct 26, 2026
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£1,887
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Thursday Mar 18, 2027
Saturday Mar 27, 2027
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£1,980
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Monday Apr 05, 2027
Wednesday Apr 14, 2027
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£2,063
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Monday Apr 12, 2027
Wednesday Apr 21, 2027
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available for booking, subject to availability. Please contact your booking agent if you are interested
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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 our train tickets.
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3. Travelling in China will heavily rely upon using local payment apps – Wechat and Alipay for making payments. It’s essential to install them on your phone and have a data package ready prior to your travel. Please read ‘money matters’ in the Essential Trip Information for more details. You shouldn’t rely on credit card for travel in China.
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4. While travelling in China, you won’t have access to social media and some websites. You may consider installing a VPN to access those sites and apps. Please check the Essential Trip Information for more details.
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