Ultimate China on a Shoestring - Hong Kong to Hong Kong

Arrive at any time.

Cross the border to Shenzhen and board a train to Guilin before transferring to scenic Yangshuo.

Enjoy free time in Yangshuo. Opt for a tai chi lesson, cooking class, or cycling tour of the area.

Continue to explore beautiful Yangshuo with a free day.

Transfer to Liuzhou and board an overnight train to Chengdu.

Enjoy a free day to explore Chengdu, known for its spicy local food and the Giant Panda Breeding Centre.

Opt for a day trip to Leshan to see the giant Buddha or continue exploring the vibrant city of Chengdu.

Opt to see the famous pandas up close at the Giant Panda Breeding Center before boarding an overnight train to Luoyang.

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.

Enjoy free day to explore the area around Mount Song.

Transfer to Luoyang and opt to visit the Longmen Grottoes before boarding an overnight train to Beijing.

Enjoy free time in China's booming capital city.

Step back in time with a visit to the Great Wall. Opt to check out the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.

Enjoy free time in Beijing before an overnight train to Xi'an.

Enjoy an orientation walk through the Muslim Quarter, then opt to visit the Terracotta Warriors, cycle the ancient city walls, or practice tai chi with the locals.

Enjoy free time to explore Xi'an, then take an overnight train to Suzhou.

Visit Suzhou, the "Venice of the East." Opt to explore the Master of the Nets Garden, one of China's most exquisite gardens. In the evening, let loose like the locals with a karaoke session in a private room for the group; this is sure to be a memorable night!

See the city on an orientation walk, then enjoy free time to explore this metropolis on your own.

Being China's largest city, spend another day experiencing all the nooks and crannies of Shanghai. Climb up the Pearl Tower for a 360-degree view of the city or venture to the Venice of Shanghai — Zhujiajiao Water Village — and take a boat ride weaving through narrow waterways and under ancient bridges. Take it all in before heading to the countryside tomorrow.

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.

Explore the area with an included entrance ticket to the reserve. Go hiking and opt to go bamboo rafting.

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.

Free day to explore.

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.

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.

Travel to Longyan in the morning and continue on a fast train to Shenzhen.

Cross the border into Hong Kong and enjoy an orientation walk around this bustling metropolis. Enjoy a last evening with the group.

Depart at any time.