Wild China
21 days, Beijing to Hong Kong
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Walk the Great Wall of China and trek through stunning Tiger Leaping Gorge. Stare down Terracotta Warriors and commune with giant pandas. For those seeking a unique adventure that balances China’s highlights with a look at its wild side, this three-week tour gives you the classics before taking you further afield to the hidden gems. Best of all, you get the free time you need to explore at your own pace. Whether wandering mountain monasteries or cycling through the region’s watercolour scenery, this tour will take you down the road less travelled.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
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 16, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Visa Requirements
Countries visited during this trip have special visa requirements applicable to many nationalities.
View Visa & Entry Requirements21 days
Beijing to Hong Kong
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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Itinerary
Day 2Beijing
Visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
Day 3Beijing/Xi'an
Walk the legendary grounds of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City before an overnight train to Xi'an.
Day 4Xi'an
Arrive in Xi'an and take an orientation walk of the city before using free time to explore.
Day 5Xi'an
Enjoy an included visit to one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures — the Terracotta Warriors.
Day 6Xi'an/Emei Shan
Enjoy free time to explore. Later, board an overnight train to Emei Shan.
Day 7Emei Shan
Arrive in Emei Shan, one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains of China, and stay in a basic monastery.
Day 8Emei Shan
Enjoy free time to hike in the area before another night in the remote monastery.
Day 9Emei Shan/Chengdu
Visit Leshan with an option to see the giant Buddha. Continue to the vibrant, modern city of Chengdu. Opt to watch a Sichuan opera.
Day 10Chengdu/Lijiang
Visit the Panda Breeding Centre for an up-close experience with these gentle giants. In the afternoon, fly to Lijiang, a World Heritage-listed town. Enjoy an orientation walk.
Day 11Lijiang
Enjoy a free day to explore Lijiang.
Day 12Lijiang/Hetaoyuan
Trek Tiger Leaping Gorge, a spectacular trail following the Yangtze River that cuts through the dramatic gorge.
Day 13Hetaoyuan/Lijiang
Continue the hike through Tiger Leaping Gorge. Typically, return to Lijiang at the end of the second day's trek.
Day 14Lijiang/Dali
Explore this ancient walled town on an orientation walk. Choose to visit the stunning 'Three Pagodas' or one of the local markets.
Day 15Dali
Enjoy a free day to explore markets, scenery, and temples.
Day 16Dali/Kunming
Travel by bus to Kunming and explore the Green Lake and local markets on an included city tour.
Day 17Kunming/Yangshuo
Spend the morning in Kunming before a flight to Guilin and bus to Yangshuo. Enjoy the next three days exploring the beautiful countryside around the Li River.
Day 18Yangshuo
Relax on an included Li River cruise passing through a seemingly endless range of stunning karst mountains. Enjoy lunch at a local farmer's house.
Meals included:
LunchDay 19Yangshuo
Enjoy free time to continue exploring Yangshuo.
Day 20Yangshuo/Hong Kong
Travel to Guilin to board a fast train to Shenzhen. Cross the border to Hong Kong and enjoy free time to explore this bustling city.
Day 21Hong Kong
Depart at any time.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Yangshuo
- Great Wall excursion and entrance (Beijing)
- Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour
- Xi'an orientation walk
- Terracotta Warriors excursion
- Panda Breeding Center visit (Chengdu)
- Emei Shan hike
- Lijiang UNESCO World Heritage site orientation walk
- Tiger Leaping Gorge trek
- Dali orientation walk
- Kunming city tour
- Li River cruise (Yangshuo)
- Internal flights
- Border crossing support
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Simple hotels (12 nts), guesthouses (4 nts), basic monastery (2 nts), sleeper train (2 nts).
Meals
1 lunch
Allow USD675-880 for meals not included.
Transportation
Train, plane, air-con bus, public bus, walking.
Staff & experts
English-speaking Chinese Chief Experience Officer (CEO) 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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