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Essential China Adventure (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

SEMI INDEPENDENT: Discover the best of China from Shanghai on this 22-day Essentials tour. Enjoy the view over Shanghai from a rooftop bar and explore the lush scenery of Yangshuo by bike and bamboo raft. See giant pandas and other rare species in Chengdu...

Duration
22 Days
Cities
11
Next Departure
12-May-2025
Starting at
USD 2,405.00
Price per day
USD 109.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
On The Go Tours
Tour
Essential China Adventure
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1-20
Categories
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Summary

SEMI INDEPENDENT: Discover the best of China from Shanghai on this 22-day Essentials tour. Enjoy the view over Shanghai from a rooftop bar and explore the lush scenery of Yangshuo by bike and bamboo raft. See giant pandas and other rare species in Chengdu, marvel at the fascinating Terracotta Army in Xi'an and opt to visit the Shaolin Temple. Walk along the Great Wall and camp beside a deserted section, discover the highlights of Beijing independently, learn Mandarin with several included lessons and hike to the top of Jiuyao Mountain in Hangzhou.

Map: Essential China Adventure (On The Go)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Shanghai
Day 2-4
Yangshuo
Day 5
Chengdu
Day 6-7
Chengdu
Day 8
Chengdu
Day 9-10
Xi'an
Day 11
Shaolin
Day 12
Shaolin
Day 13
Great Wall
Day 14-15
Great Wall Sunrise & Exploring Beijing
Day 16
Beijing
Day 17
Hangzhou
Day 18
Shanghai
Day 19
Shanghai
Day 20-21
Shanghai
Day 22
Shanghai

Travel Cities (11): Beijing, Chengdu, Great Wall of China, Guilin, Hangzhou, Huangpu, Leshan, Nanjing, Shanghai, Xian, Yangshuo

Highlights

  • Shanghai - Start your tour with rooftop drinks overlooking the city, and end your adventure back here with several free days to explore
  • Yangshuo - Cycle past karst mountains and lush landscapes and enjoy bamboo rafting on the Yulong River
  • Chengdu - Watch curious and clumsy giant pandas at this important conservation facility, also home to other rare Chinese wildlife
  • Xi'an - Marvel at the giant Terracotta Army and enjoy an optional bike ride along the historic Xi'an city walls
  • Shaolin - Choose to visit the home of Kung Fu at Shaolin Temple or pay a visit to the UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes instead
  • The Great Wall - Hike along a deserted section of the wall and camp beside it, waking early the next day to watch the sunrise
  • Beijing - Explore the Chinese capital independently, with optional excursions to the Forbidden City and Nanluo district
  • Hangzhou - Sail on West Lake and hike to the peak of Jiuyao Mountain, then hike through the picturesque Misty Woods

Included in Price

  • 18 nights hostel dorm, 1-night camping, 2 overnight trains (6 berth hard sleeper cabins): Shanghai - Guilin, Beijing - Hangzhou
  • Local guides for scheduled sightseeing in Yangshuo, Chengdu, Xi’an, Shaolin and Beijing. Unescorted travel between cities
  • Local guide in Shanghai for tour briefing
  • All relevant transfer and transportation within China using public transport
  • Cycle and cruise excursion down Yulong River
  • Entrance to Giant Panda Research and Breeding Centre
  • Free basic Mandarin lessons
  • Entrance to Terracotta Warriors museum
  • Hiking along unrestored parts of The Great Wall of China

NOT included in price

  • International flights and visa
  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
  • Optional activities - paid locally
  • Airport transfers

Travel Package

 

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