Original
Explorer
Southern China Highlights: Hong Kong to Shanghai
10 days
Start
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Finish
Shanghai, China
Trip Code
CBSH
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
2 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Private vehicle, High-speed Train, Subway, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (9 nights)
From £1,887(10 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
Meals
2 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Private vehicle, High-speed Train, Subway, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (9 nights)
Included activities
Hong Kong - Temple Street Night Market visit
Chongqing - Hotpot meal in former air raid shelter
Chongqing - Guided Chongqing city tour
Zhangjiajie - Leader-led orientation walk
Zhangjiajie - Tianmen Mountain
Zhangjiajie National Park - Cable car
Zhangjiajie National Park - Balong Elevator
Zhangjiajie National Park - Hike
Changsha - Local night market visit
Changsha - Nvshu script writing with local master
Shanghai - Leader-led night bund walking tour
Shanghai - Leader-led French Concession walking tour
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available for booking, subject to availability. Please contact your booking agent if you are interested
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.
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.
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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