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China on a Shoestring (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

This 26-day full circuit of China take in all the major sites and more. An amazing budget china tour that covers Hong Kong, Chengdu, Beijing & Shanghai, along with plenty of off-the-beaten track adventures and activities

Duration
25 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
11-May-2025
Starting at
± EUR 2,257.00
Price per day
± EUR 90.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Encounters Travel
Tour
China on a Shoestring
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 20
Categories
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Summary

This 26-day full circuit of China take in all the major sites and more. An amazing budget china tour that covers Hong Kong, Chengdu, Beijing & Shanghai, along with plenty of off-the-beaten track adventures and activities

Map: China on a Shoestring (Encounters Travel)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Meet In Hong Kong . Visit Victoria Peak
Day 2
Head To Yangshuo
Day 3
Yangshuo
Day 4
Yangshuo, Bike Ride & Bamboo Rafting
Day 5
Yangshuo, Free Day
Day 6
Yangshuo, Train To Chengdu
Day 7
Chengdu, Panda Research Centre Visit & Chinese Les...
Day 8
Chengdu
Day 9
Chengdu, Free Time
Day 10
Xi'an, Optional Cycling Tour
Day 11
Xi'an, Terracotta Warriors Tour
Day 12
Dengfeng, Optional Kung Fu Lesson & Show
Day 13
Dengfeng
Day 14
Bullet Train To Beijing. Great Wall Camping
Day 15
Beijing, Free Day
Day 16
Beijing, Free Day
Day 17
Beijing, Free Day
Day 18
Arrive Hangzhou, West Lake Visit & Sunset Hike
Day 19
Nine Creeks Hike, Transfer To Shanghai
Day 20
Shanghai, Mandarin Lesson
Day 21
Shanghai, Free Day
Day 22
Shanghai, Free Day. Evening Huangpu River Cruise.
Day 23
Train To Fujian
Day 24
Fujian, Roundhouse & Tea Plantation Tour
Day 25
Fujian, Cycling Tour
Day 26
Train To Hong Kong, Tour Ends

Countries (2): China, Hong Kong and Macao

Travel Cities (12): Beijing, Chengdu, Great Wall of China, Guilin, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Huangpu, Leshan, Nanjing, Shanghai, Xian, Yangshuo

Details

This 26-day full circuit of China take in all the major sites and more. An amazing budget china tour that covers Hong Kong, Chengdu, Beijing & Shanghai, along with plenty of off-the-beaten track adventures and activities along the way.

Starting and ending in the dazzling city of Hong Kong, we take you on a budget tour of China beginning with Yangshuo and its towering karst mountains, green fertile fields, and a long list of adventure activities to try out. It's then on to Chengdu for an encounter with the endangered but equally endearing panda bear.

Next we drop in to Xi'an for a shot of China's rich and ancient cultural history, and a visit to the world famous Terracotta Warriors. Continuing on to Dengfeng, home to the iconic Shaolin Temple, it's all out kung fu madness, with a chance to watch and even train with the masters of martial arts. Eventually we reach Beijing, China's bustling capital, and from here we take a trip out to the unmissable Great Wall of China and a night camping on the walls, and also enjoy a spectacular sunset and sunrise.

Heading towards Shanghai we spend a little time in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province amongst the beautiful bamboo forests and crystal clear lagoons, before reaching the world's biggest city. A night out in Shanghai is an experience you'll never forget. We finally work our way back to Hong Kong, stopping off in Fujian en route to sample rural China at its best.

Due to the nature of the way this trip runs, we set a minimum age of 18 and maximum age of 55.

Included in Price

  • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary in basic hostelsAll transport and transfers in trains, buses & public transportSightseeing tours as detailed in the itineraryEntry fees to included activitiesBilingual adventure leaders

NOT included in price

  • International flights (available on request)Visa feesTravel insurance (compulsory, available on request)Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
    Airport arrival & departure transfer service (optional on request)All mealsOptional activiesDrinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)Tour guide tipsAny other items not mentioned above

Travel Package

 

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