China Adventure

Feel your excitement levels rising as you step off the plane in Hong Kong Airport. Hop in a taxi and make your way through the sprawling metropolis. Arrive at our hostel and meet the group before heading to Victoria Peak and then visiting the 'Symphony of Light Show' in Tsim Sha Tsui.

We'll catch a high-speed bullet train to Guilin followed by a short drive to beautiful Yangshuo. Check in to our hostel and enjoy some drinks with your new mates.

We've got three days to explore Yangshuo's limestone peaks, emerald rivers, and rustic villages. We'll enjoy a bike ride and bamboo rafting experience on the Yulong River on day 4 and optional activities including a cooking class, kayaking, a bike ride to the Moon Hill and cave complex, rock climbing, KTV karaoke, and traditional Chinese hot cupping!

Hop on a train to Chongqing this morning, famed for its cyberpunk scenery where traditional teahouses sit between skyscrapers. Cruise along the Yangtze River before seeing the famous Hongya Cave at night. Trust us, Chongqing is about to blow your mind!

Dig into the highlights of Chongqing. After a day of exploring the city's most unforgettable moments, feel free to join us tonight as we head to the Guanyingqiao district for a night out.

Next up on our adventures is the city of Chengdu. Soak in the natural beauty of People's Park and stroll along the famous Kuanzhai Alley. Enjoy a free night to explore Chengdu's legendary cuisine and find out why it's a foodie paradise.

No trip to China is ever complete without meeting its adorable Giant panda residents! Spend the morning at the famous research centre. Practice your Mandarin skills later on with an included lesson. Tonight, we've got tickets to the best spectacle in the city, the Sichuan Opera and Culture Show!

Your jaw is about to drop this morning as we tick the biggest Giant Buddha statue in the world off our bucket list! Back in Chengdu, enjoy a free afternoon to discover on your terms. Feel free to join us for an optional Sichuan-style hot pot meal, plus a night out in Chengdu!

Take the train to Xi'an this morning, home to some of China's most impressive ancient walls. Enjoy a cycling tour for unbeatable city views and spot the traditional bell-drum towers. Go on a tasty street food crawl tonight in the famous Muslim Quarter.

Visit one of China's most impressive cultural wonders this morning, home to more than 2,000 statues where no two look alike. Fun fact: the Terracotta Army was only discovered a few decades ago! Enjoy a free night back in Xi'an, with the chance to attend the Music and Light Show as an optional extra.

After a morning bus journey to Shaolin, it's time to kickstart our next adventure. Channel your inner warrior with our Kung-fu class, learning the moves of China's most famous martial arts from an expert instructor.Practice your Mandarin skills with an included lesson later this afternoon. Then tonight, it's time for our pub quiz!

Enjoy a day soaking up Dengfeng's laid-back, spiritual vibe. There's an optional early morning visit to the Shaolin Temple, a hike to Dharma Cave, or a trip to Longmen Grottoes. This evening, share a few drinks with your buddies before turning in.

Take an early train to Beijing from where we'll transfer to the legendary Great Wall. Enjoy a meal at a local farm before heading to a deserted section of the Wall. Take a sundown hike before setting up camp. Then settle down under the stars for one of the most memorable nights of the trip.

Please note: In colder months you may stay in a guesthouse close to the wall rather than in tents, although you will still watch the sun rise over the wall. If staying in a guesthouse you'll enjoy a karaoke session tonight.

Tick off a bucket list biggie as you watch the sun come up over the Wall (camping only). Then travel to Beijing and spend the next two days exploring. Take an optional tour of some of the city's most iconic sites, pick up some designer dupes in the fake goods markets, visit the Temple of Heaven, or pay an optional visit to Nanluo district.

You'll take the night train to Hangzhou on day 18. On day 19 we'll visit the West Lake for a boat tour of the islands and hike up Jiuyao mountain to see the sunset

Get ready for another active day as we hike to the Nine Creeks in the magical Misty Forest. Take the train to Shanghai late morning before an evening of dinner and drinks with the gang.

The next three days are yours to enjoy Shanghai. A sensational mix of modern Asian flavours, this fast-paced city is one of the world's most exciting. We've got tons of optional excursions and activities on offer, including West Nanjing Road, the Bund, Disneyland, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Fake Goods Market, the Skywalk, and the legendary Shanghai Drunken Panda Pub Crawl!

Take the train to Fujian Province, one of Asia's most picturesque areas. We'll spend the next three nights in a traditional mud roundhouse known as a 'tulou', exploring the region's picturesque villages and tea fields, meeting the Hakka people, and cycling to a local village.

Take a minivan to Zhangzhou station before boarding the bullet train to Hong Kong West station. Arrive in Hong Kong and say your goodbyes to your new friends before heading home, or continuing your travels.