Departures
All departures on this trip are guaranteed to operate as scheduled once you have booked.
Reverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse from Hong Kong to Beijing. See trip code ACRC
For ambitious travellers on a tight budget who are after an experience full of the very best this country has to offer, this tour showcases the scenic wonders without missing its most famous cities and sites. See the future in Shanghai then walk back in time along the Great Wall. Our licensed CEOs will help you dig deeper into the very best of China. Offering a great deal of flexibility, our optional activities allow you to go beyond the highlights.
What's Included
- Hong Kong, Three Gorges, Yangtze River boat trip, Shanghai orientation walk, Xi'an walk, Transportation to the Great Wall.
- No meals are included. (Allow USD270-360 for meals not included.)
- Simple hotels/guesthouses (10 nts), sleeper train (5 nts, 6-berth train), Yangtze boat (2 nt)
- Train, local bus, air-con bus, boat, walking
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
- Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
Places Visited
- China
- Hong Kong
Day 1 Beijing
Arrive at any time.
Day 2-4 Beijing
Transport included to the Great Wall. Options include exploring Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Overnight train to Shanghai.
Days 5-7 Shanghai
Free time to explore this vibrant and exotic city. Options include a visit to the world famous Shanghai Museum or witnessing the breathtaking Chinese Acrobats.
Days 8-9 Xi'an
Orientation walk. Optional visit to China’s greatest archaeological treasures—the Terracotta Warriors. Option to cycle the ancient city walls. Overnight train to Xi'an.
Days 10-13 Three Gorges
An amazing journey along the mighty Yangtze River, cutting through the magnificent Three Gorges.
Days 14-16 Yangshuo
Options to cycle through the countryside of Yangshuo, experience a local cooking school, practice tai chi, or see the Light and Sound show produced by Zhang Yimou.
Day 17 Hong Kong
Free time to explore this vibrant and exotic city.
Day 18 Hong Kong
Depart at any time.
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