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Shanghai to Hong Kong: Bustling Cities & Mind-Blowing Views
10 days, Shanghai to Hong Kong
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Peak season notice: Golden Week falls between October 1st and 7th, 2020/2021. Please note that Golden Week is a semi-annual 7-day or 8-day national holiday for the people of China. This is a very busy time of the year for domestic tourists, so expect some crowding at major attractions. We recommend booking these dates well in advance as accommodations and transportation availability is extremely limited.
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It’s in the spaces between Shanghai and Hong Kong that you get a true taste of what China has to offer. On this ten-day trip, you’ll get to stay in those famous Hakka roundhouses yourself and really get a sense of rural Chinese culture. Additionally, there’ll be time to take the perfect hike in the beautiful Wuyishan area and hit up a few of the major cities as well. China can be difficult to navigate on your own, so let us take the planning off your shoulders and leave you free to simply enjoy the ride.
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Trip Code: ACSH
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 14.
Age requirement: 18-39
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Itinerary
Day 1Shanghai
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Shanghai/Wuyishan
Enjoy free time or join the CEO for a walk through the Bund, Old Shanghai, People's Park, and more. Board a bullet train to Wuyishan in the Fujian province.
Day 3Wuyishan
Explore the area with an included entrance ticket to the reserve. Go hiking and opt to go bamboo rafting.
Day 4Wuyishan
Enjoy a free day to explore more of Wuyishan or visit the nearby ancient ruins of Chengcun from the Han Dynasty.
Day 5Wuyishan/Xiamen
Board a fast train to Xiamen. Enjoy an orientation walk around colonial Xiamen on the coast, then opt to visit the cafés and beaches of Gulangyu Island and check out the night markets. Be sure to indulge in the lively nightlife of this university town.
Day 6Xiamen/Hongkeng Village
Transfer to a Yongding County. Overnight in a Hakka tulou, a large, multi-storey fortified roundhouse built for communal living. Enjoy an orientation tour around the village, then experience day-to-day life in this unique province full of history and traditional Chinese culture.
Meals included:
DinnerDay 7Hongkeng Village
Experience day to day life in this unique province full of history and traditional Chinese culture. Opt to rent a bike and visit a neighbouring community with more tulou, or travel to visit an ancient village that is still inhabited today.
Day 8Hongkeng Village/Shenzhen Train Station
Travel to Longyan in the morning and continue on a fast train to Shenzhen.
Day 9Shenzhen Train Station/Hong Kong
Cross the border into Hong Kong and enjoy an orientation walk around this bustling metropolis. Enjoy a last evening with the group.
Day 10Hong Kong
Depart at any time.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Wuyishan entrance ticket
- Tour of a traditional tulou
- Orientation walks in Xiamen and Hong Kong
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Simple hotels (twin-share) or hostels (multi-share) (7 nts), traditional communal roundhouse/tulou (2 nts).
Meals
1 dinner
Allow USD265-345 for meals not included.
Transportation
Train, local bus, walking.
Staff & experts
English-speaking Chinese CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
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