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Cycle China
12 days, Hong Kong to Beijing
Itinerary
Day 1Hong Kong
Arrive at any time.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Hong Kong/Longji
Take a local bus through the countryside to the rural village of Longji.
Metro
Get around underground via public transit.
Border Crossing (Hong Kong - China)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Local Train
Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Free Time
Enjoy time exploring the village of Longji
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DinnerDay 3Longji
Enjoy an included half-day trek along the hills and terraces to Dazai.
Entrance Fee - Longji Rice Terrace
Enjoy an included half-day trek along hills and terraces, and admire the rice paddies that this area is famous for. Stop for lunch along the way. Longji means "Dragon-backed Mountain", due to the appearance of what look like scales on the mountains when the rice paddies are filled with water in the spring.
Free Time
Enjoy an afternoon in the quiet village of Longji.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Longji/Shi'ertan
Start out on two wheels as the journey through China's backroads begins.
Cycling
Get in the saddle and head out across the rural routes across the backroads of China.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Shi'ertan/Xingping
Continue cycling through the countryside, heading from Shi'ertan to Xingping.
In ancient times, Xingping was the most important town along this section of the Li RIver. The surrounding hills give the town it's distinct character, some resembling animals or monks. The old town of Xingping is fascinating and the Ming era houses well worth wandering around. This is a challenging cycling day, so be prepared for the ride.
Cycling
A long day in the saddle today, following along the Li River through the rice paddies. The route passes along some ascents and descents as it makes its way between the mountains along the route.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 6Xingping/Yangshuo
Enjoy the scenic views cycling between the towns of Xingping and Yangshuo.
Cycling
Through iconic Chinese landscapes, cycle the roads from Xingping to Yangshuo. The road follows the Li River, winding through the limestone karsts, although there are a few challenging climbs.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 7Yangshuo
Cycle through the countryside and villages around Yangshuo. Marvel at scenery that has captured the minds of poets and painters for centuries.
A different way to see the countryside around Yangshuo. Take to two wheels and enjoy a cycle across rivers, through small villages towards the town of Baisha.
Cycling around Yangshuo
Cycle through beautiful countryside from Yangshuo to Baisha crossing the Yu Long River to visit the Xie village. Return to Yangshuo before the end of the day.
Optional Activities - Day 7 HideShow
Central Chinese Cooking Class - Yangshuo
Calling all foodies! Get an inside look at real Chinese food with a tour of the Yangshuo market to learn about the ingredients used in the Yangshuo area. Afterward, learn to cook Chinese food in a traditional Chinese farmhouse in the beautiful countryside just outside Yangshuo. After the cooking class you can sit down and enjoy the delicious dishes you have prepared.
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LunchDay 8Yangshuo/Xi'an
Travel to Guilin and board a flight to Xi'an. Later, enjoy a cycle around the ancient city walls and explore the Muslim Quarter.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Cycling Xi'an City Walls
Rent a bike and cycle the Xi’an city walls. The walls – built for protection in the Tang Dynasty and expanded in the Ming dynasty –are a great way to absorb local history. Hop off where you like and admire the views as you pedal along the 12m (39 ft) wide wall, which takes about 2 hrs to cycle along.
Muslim Quarter Visit
Explore the lively Muslim Quarter and its serene Great Mosque, making time to indulge in the offerings of exotic local street food stalls. At night, head out for some of the best street food in China – the spicy beef and lamb kebabs are always a favorite.
Day 9Xi'an
Pay a visit to the famous Terracotta Warriors before boarding an overnight train to Beijing.
Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour
Take a guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors where more than 8,000 clay soldiers and hundreds of replica horses and chariots stand in three pits. Learn why the Emperor Qin Shihuang commissioned the statues to serve as his army in the afterlife and how they were discovered. Spend a half-day exploring this archaeological wonder.
Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
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BreakfastDay 10Beijing
Full day in Beijing early today. Head off to explore the nearby iconic Tiananmen Square and the sprawling Forbidden City.
Forbidden City Tour
Our CEO will steer around crowds and help make the most of a visit to the Forbidden City.
Hutong Cycling Tour
Roll through the ancient alleyways and lanes typical of Beijing. This old area of the city is rapidly diminishing as modernization takes over, but taking to the streets by bike is the perfect way to explore the neighbourhood. See daily life in these old lanes while cycling by.
Optional Activities - Day 10 HideShow
Factory 798 Art & Galleries
Explore the modern art district of Beijing! Named after 798 factory which was built in 1950's, now an exhibition centre of Chinese culture and art, also the world - famous culture and creative industries centralized area. This is a place to not miss while in Beijing!
Day 11Beijing
Explore the Great Wall before a night in China's capital.
Set out early for a visit to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Spend the day wandering from tower to tower along this magnificent feat of construction.
Private Vehicle
Drive through the city and countryside to reach the Great Wall's Mutianyu section. Take the same transportation back.
Mutianyu Great Wall Visit
Climb the rolling hills of Huairou County at Mutianyu, one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall. Enjoy scenic views as the wall winds along mountain ridges, and take brag-worthy photos of the wall from any of the 22 towers. The Great wall is an incredible piece of engineering stretching 6000 km west from the mountain ridges north of Beijing. It was originally constructed to protect Chinese empires from nomadic northern tribes, and even though it failed in this purpose, it's still one of the country's most remarkable achievements and an iconic destination. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is located about 80km away from the Beijing City Center. The walk is approximately 5 kilometres and will take 2 to 3 hours depending on your level of fitness.
Optional Activities - Day 11 HideShow
Factory 798 Art & Galleries
Explore the modern art district of Beijing! Named after 798 factory which was built in 1950's, now an exhibition centre of Chinese culture and art, also the world - famous culture and creative industries centralized area. This is a place to not miss while in Beijing!
Toboggan at Great Wall
100-140CNY per personAfter your hike on the Great Wall, opt to take a Toboggan ride back down instead of the cable car!
Cable Car at Great Wall
100-140CNY per personThe cable car ride is about 5 minutes ride up to tower 14, from where you may walk to the highest point of Mutianyu Great Wall at Tower 20. The walk from ticket check to tower 10 is about 30 minutes. The cable car ride is a good option if you are hoping to save energy to challenge the Tower 20. Return ticket is recommended as you may spend more time on the wall.
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BreakfastDay 12Beijing
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.