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Hong Kong to Beijing on a Shoestring
13 days, Hong Kong to Beijing
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Soak in the vibrant pulse of China with others that share your appetite for adventure. Enjoy 13 days of access to China's major sights and out-of-the-way gems with the freedom to choose those that interest you. Get familiar with bustling Beijing, have close encounters with pandas in Chengdu, say hello to Leshan’s giant Buddha, and learn about kung fu at the Shaolin Temple. An experience so rich and incredible, you may not want to come back home.
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Trip Code: ACRB
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level: Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 18, avg 12.
Age requirement: 18-39
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Itinerary
Day 2Hong Kong/Yangshuo
Cross the border to Shenzhen and board a train to Guilin before transferring to scenic Yangshuo.
Day 3Yangshuo
Enjoy free time in Yangshuo. Opt for a tai chi lesson, cooking class, or cycling tour of the area.
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Your Discover MomentDay 4Yangshuo
Continue to explore beautiful Yangshuo with a free day.
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Your Discover MomentDay 5Yangshuo/Chengdu
Transfer to Liuzhou and board an overnight train to Chengdu.
Day 6Chengdu
Enjoy a free day to explore Chengdu, known for its spicy local food and the Giant Panda Breeding Centre.
Day 7Chengdu
Opt for a day trip to Leshan to see the giant Buddha or continue exploring the vibrant city of Chengdu.
Day 8Chengdu/Luoyang
Opt to see the famous pandas up close at the Giant Panda Breeding Center before boarding an overnight train to Luoyang.
Day 9Shaolin
Transfer to the holy mountain of Song Shan and visit the Shaolin Temple, the home of Kung Fu. Spend the night in a local guesthouse.
Day 10Song Shan
Enjoy free day to explore the area around Mount Song.
Day 11Song Shan/Beijing
Transfer to Luoyang and opt to visit the Longmen Grottoes before boarding an overnight train to Beijing.
Day 12Beijing
Arrive in bustling Beijing this morning and opt to visit the famous Great Wall with free time.
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Your Discover MomentDay 13Beijing
Depart at anytime.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Yangshuo
- Your Discover Moment: Beijing
- Shaolin Temple Visit
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotel (7 nts), guesthouse (standard twin/single) (2 nts), sleeper trains (3 nts).
Meals
No meals included
Allow USD365-475 for meals not included.
Transportation
Local bus, train, private vehicle.
Staff & experts
English-speaking Chinese CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Departures
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