Transport

All transfers as per itinerary Ground transportation Trains Ferrys

Accommodation

26N shared accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and camping

Guide

English speaking guide in each city

Others

Sightseeing as per itinerary Victoria Peak Walk (Hong Kong) Bamboo rafting&nbsp;(Yangshuo) Yulong River bike ride&nbsp;(Yangshuo) Giant Panda Breeding and Research Centre (Chengdu) Jinli Street and Tibetan district (Chengdu) Wenshu Monastery, Mao’s Statue, People’s Park and traditional tree house (Chengdu) Volunteer at a local Autism Rehabilitation Centre (Chengdu) Terracotta Warriors&nbsp;(Xi’an) Hike to Dharma Cave (Shaolin) Tiananmen Square (Beijing) Fake market (Beijing) Great Wall of China&nbsp;(Beijing) Visit the 2009 Olympic Park (Beijing) National Tea or National Silk Museums (Hangzhou) Explore the Old Town (Hangzhou) People’s Square (Shanghai) Walking tour around the UNESCO World Heritage Tulou&nbsp;(Fujian) Tea plantations&nbsp;(Fujian) Bike tour around the roundhouses&nbsp;(Fujian)

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Travel Insurance is not included

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Optional activities Personal expenses Meals and drinks Tips Travel insurance

Flights

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Day 1 Day 1: Hong Kong, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Hong Kong, China

Arrival in Hong Kong and check-inWelcome to Hong Kong! Make your way into your accommodation and spend the rest of the day at leisure.Arrival in Hong Kong and check-in
Day 2 Day 2: Hong Kong, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Hong Kong, China

Victoria Peak and bullet train/ bus to YangshuoMeet your group at the hostel and head to the iconic Victoria Peak. Enjoy incredible views of the city and listen to a welcome and safety briefing. Return to your hostel to check-out and later cross the border into Mainland China, taking a 3-hour train (to Guilin) and a bus to get to Yangshuo.Today you will take the tram up to Victoria Peak to enjoy the views and then hike down to your hostel. Later travel by bullet train to Yangshuo, on mainland China.
Day 3 Day 3-6: Yangshuo, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3-6: Yangshuo, China

Bamboo rafting down the Li River and other activitiesArrive in Yangshuo and check-in. The area is famous for its unbelievable karst scenery and its breathtaking landscape of rivers, rice paddies, and limestone peaks. For the next three days, you will go bamboo rafting down the Li River (included) and take part in several other optional activities, such as kayaking, deep water soloing, cooking lessons, and visits to traditional villages.On the morning of day 6, you will take a bus to Guilin and then a 7-hour train to Chengdu.Take the metro to get to your hostel.Spend the next days enjoying activities such as bamboo rafting down the Li River. Other optional activities are kayaking, deep water soloing, cooking lessons, and visits to traditional villages. On day 6, you will take a bus to Guilin and then a train to Chengdu.
Day 4 Day 7: Chengdu, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Chengdu, China

Arrival in Chengdu and optional activitiesArrive in Chengdu and meet your adventure leader. Enjoy an optional massage from a blind physical therapist before taking your first free Mandarin language lesson. Later, try a traditional Sichuan Hotpot for dinner, where you cook meats and veggies by dipping them into a boiling pot of spicy broth.Arrive in Chengdu and meet your adventure leader. Enjoy an optional massage from a blind physical therapist before taking your first Mandarin language lesson. Later, try a traditional Sichuan Hotpot for dinner!
Day 5 Day 8: Chengdu, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Chengdu, China

Panda Breeding Research Centre in the morning and free time to visit local attractionsThis morning you will visit the world’s main and biggest Panda Breeding Research Centre, arriving just in time to watch these iconic creatures enjoy a delicious bamboo breakfast.Later, enjoy some free time to visit local attractions, such as the world’s largest stone Buddha in Leshan or Chengdu’s Tibetan quarter, with several shops and cafes.Visit the Panda Breeding Research Centre in the morning. Later, enjoy optional activities like seeing the largest stone Buddha in Leshan or walking through Chengdu’s Tibetan quarter.
Day 6 Day 9: Chengdu, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Chengdu, China

Choose between different visitsOn your last morning in Chengdu, choose between volunteering at Autism Children Rehabilitation Center, or visiting Wenshu Monastery, Sichuan Province Museum, People’s Park and a traditional Tea HouseHead to the train station to board the bullet train to Xi’an.Visit an Autism Children Rehabilitation Center, or the WenShu Monastery, the Mao’s Statue and a traditional Chinese tea house before boarding the train to Xi’an
Day 7 Day 10: Xi’An, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Xi’An, China

Free morning and optional bike tourWelcome to Xi’an. Meet your Adventure Leader check-in. Enjoy a free morning and then join an optional bike tour around the ancient Ming Dynasty City Walls. Explore the Muslim Quarter and try the delights of its street food carts. Don’t miss the lamb skewers! You’ll also have the chance to visit the Silk Road Market.Take an optional bike tour around the city. Explore the Muslim Quarter and try the delights of its street food carts. Later, you’ll have the chance to visit the Silk Road Market.
Day 8 Day 11: Xi’An, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Xi’An, China

Visit the Terracotta Warriors.Today you will visit the iconic Terracotta Warriors a full-sized stone army designed to protect Emperor Qin in the afterlife.In the evening, experience a Chinese-style night of fun and visit the Big Goose Pagoda for a music & light show.Visit the famous Terracotta Warriors. Enjoy a night out and a visit the Big Goose Pagoda for a music & light show.
Day 9 Day 12: Xi’An – Deng-Feng, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Xi’An – Deng-Feng, China

Travel to Deng Feng. Optional activities.Start the day with a private transfer and a six-hour bus to Deng Feng, the closest village to the Shaolin Temple. After your arrival, you can take an optional Kung Fu lesson and watch a show at a local children’s home run by the temple itself. In the evening, attend your second Mandarin lesson.Travel to Deng Feng. You can take an optional Kung Fu lesson with a master from the Shaolin temple at a Children’s home. Finish the day with a Mandarin lesson.
Day 10 Day 13: Deng-Feng, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Deng-Feng, China

Optional visit to Shaolin Temple or Longmen Grottoes. Dharma Cave hike. Night train to Beijing.Start your morning with an optional visit to the Shaolin Temple, the flagship of Kung Fu, to see masterful displays and physically impossible feats from these Kung Fu masters. You can also choose to visit the Longmen Grottoes instead, a UNESCO world heritage site with over 100,000 carved Buddha’s.You can also hike with your group to Dharma Cave, a spiritual spot for Buddhist pilgrims, to take in beautiful views of the shrines and the surrounding landscape.Have a late lunch, check-out, and in the evening, take the train to Beijing.Start your morning with an optional visit to the Shaolin Temple or the Longmen Grottoes. Then hike to the Dharma Cave. Depart to Zhengzou to board the train to Beijing
Day 11 Day 14: Beijing, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Beijing, China

Hike and camp at the Great Wall of ChinaArrive in Beijing and meet your Adventure Leader. Head to a hostel to relax and enjoy the common areas. Have your third Mandarin lesson. In the afternoon, have a meal at a local farm to obtain permission to access the locals only sections of the unrestored Great Wall.Hike on a totally unrestored section of the Wall before setting up camp on a deserted section. Watch the sunset and set your camp for the nightNote: The camping option is only available from April to September. Due to cold weather, the rest of the year you will stay in a nearby hostel.Head to the famous Great Wall of China! Hike along it and pitch up your tent for a night camping.
Day 12 Day 15: Beijing, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Beijing, China

Great Wall of China sunrise. Return to Beijing.Wake up early to admire an unforgettable sunrise at the Great Wall. After this extraordinary experience, head back to Beijing. Spend the rest of the day visiting its highlights, such as the Temple of Heaven, the Fake Goods Market, or enjoy in the afternoon the incredible Beijing Acrobatics Show. Try the Peking Roast Duck for dinner!Admire a sunset at the Great Wall before traveling back to Beijing. Spend the rest of the day visiting its highlights.
Day 13 Day 16: Beijing, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Beijing, China

Visit Beijing’s highlightsSpend a relaxed morning in your hostel and continue exploring the city’s highlights. You can see Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and a night market where you can try snake, scorpion and several others “mouth-watering delicacies”.Enjoy a free morning in your hostel and have your third Mandarin lesson. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city.
Day 14 Day 17: Beijing, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Beijing, China

Free day to explore BeijingToday you have a free day to explore the metropolis. Visit the 798 art district, the Summer Palace, the Nanluo district, or any other highlights of Beijing.At night, head to the train station to board the train to Hangzhou.Today you have a free Day. Board the night train to Hangzhou.
Day 15 Day 18: Hangzhou, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Hangzhou, China

West Lake boat tour and local attractionsAfter arriving in Hangzhou, head to West Lake for a relaxing boat tour. Visit the China National Tea Museum or the National Silk Museum to learn about China’s trade History. In the afternoon, hike up to Jiuyao Mountain to see the sunset before enjoying a group dinner in the city centre.After arriving in Hangzhou, head to West Lake for a relaxing boat tour and later. You can visit the China National Tea Museum or the National Silk Museum before hiking up to Jiuyao Mountain to see the sunset. Then enjoy a group dinner in the city centre
Day 16 Day 19: Hangzhou, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Hangzhou, China

Hangzhou old town and Nine Creeks area hike. Bullet train to Hangzhou.Today you will explore the enchanting Hangzhou old town, known for its street artists, boutiques and teahouse. Later, hike around the Nine Creeks area, and make your way back to your hostel.Transfer to the station to take the bullet train for Shanghai. On arrival, take the metro to your accommodation. If you aren’t too tired, you can experience the city’s nightlife with the Shanghai Drunken Dragon Pub Crawl! (Only available on Saturday) or a cruise on the river.Explore Hangzhou old town and hike around the Nine Creeks area. After lunch, catch the bullet train for Shanghai. Check-in to your accommodation.
Day 17 Day 20: Shanghai, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Shanghai, China

Free day to explore ShanghaiEnjoy a free to visit Shanghai’s great attractions, such as Disneyland, Moganshan Art Street, and Zhujiajiao Watertown!At night, you can enjoy the night Chinese-style by going out for some Karaoke at KTVSpend the next day exploring Shanghai’s highlights and nightlife.
Day 18 Day 21: Shanghai, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Shanghai, China

Mandarin lesson and visit to main attractionsStart your day with a Mandarin lesson before heading out to explore the city. Some of the places you can visit are the Yu Gardens, the People’s Square, and the shopping street West Nanjing Road. Go for a walk along the Bund, a hub of global architecture.Start your day with a Mandarin lesson before going out to see the city’s sights.
Day 19 Day 22: Shanghai, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 22: Shanghai, China

Shanghai’s sights and museumsOn your last day in Shanghai, you can take a walk through the former French Concession, visit a secretive propaganda history museum, visit TianZiFang a local artisan’s lane, Tianzifang, the ultra-modern Shanghai financial district and, if you are not afraid of heights, do a Skywalk at a stunning 340 meters above the ground.Continue exploring Shanghai’s sights and museums.
Day 20 Day 23: Shanghai – Nanjing, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 23: Shanghai – Nanjing, China

Bullet train to NanjingCheck-out from your accommodation and take the bullet train to Nanjing, one of China’s most picturesque regions.Take a bullet train to Nanjing.
Day 21 Day 24: Nanjing, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 24: Nanjing, China

Walking tour of the Fujian Tolou and tea plantationStart the day with a walking tour around the UNESCO World Heritage Site, exploring the neighboring round-houses and the picturesque countryside. Visit a tea plantation and sample fresh oolong tea. You can also purchase some to take home!Take a walking tour of the Fujian Tolou and visit a tea plantation.
Day 22 Day 25: Nanjing, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 25: Nanjing, China

Bike tour to a neighboring village. Night train to Guangzhou.After breakfast, take a bike tour to visit the biggest roundhouse. (There is a support vehicle at all times if you have had enough of cycling) See the largest Tulou in the world and explore upstairs. Then visit the neighbouring local village.Enjoy some free time and head to the train station to take your train to Guangzhou.Take a bike tour to a neighboring village. Take the night train to Guangzhou.
Day 23 Day 26: Hong Kong, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 26: Hong Kong, China

Return to Hong KongArrive in Hong Kong in the morning. Spend the day exploring this exciting place!Arrive in Hong Kong in the morning and spend the day exploring this iconic place.
Day 24 Day 27: Hong Kong, China
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 27: Hong Kong, China

Check-out and end of tripCheck-out from your accommodation. We hope you enjoyed the trip!Check-out from your accommodation.

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Itinerary of your trip China Group Exploration 27D/26N

Day 1: Hong Kong, China

Day 2: Hong Kong, China

Day 3-6: Yangshuo, China

Day 7: Chengdu, China

Day 8: Chengdu, China

Day 9: Chengdu, China

Day 10: Xi’An, China

Day 11: Xi’An, China

Day 12: Xi’An – Deng-Feng, China

Day 13: Deng-Feng, China

Day 14: Beijing, China

Day 15: Beijing, China

Day 16: Beijing, China

Day 17: Beijing, China

Day 18: Hangzhou, China

Day 19: Hangzhou, China

Day 20: Shanghai, China

Day 21: Shanghai, China

Day 22: Shanghai, China

Day 23: Shanghai – Nanjing, China

Day 24: Nanjing, China

Day 25: Nanjing, China

Day 26: Hong Kong, China

Day 27: Hong Kong, China

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