China Adventure

Day 1: Hong Kong. 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 drop your bag before heading out to explore the bustling streets.

Day 2: Hong Kong to Yangshuo. Take a tram up Victoria Peak for breathtaking views of the city before crossing into China where 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.

Days 3 - 5: Yangshuo. 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!

Day 6: Yangshuo to Chengdu. Hop on a minibus to Yangshuo station, then board the train to Chengdu. Famous for its laid-back teahouse culture, fiery Sichuan cuisine, and streets that mix up historic architecture and modern skyscrapers, Chengdu is an authentic taste of China.

Days 7 – 8 Chengdu. Meet China’s most adorable locals on day 7 with a visit to Chengdu’s Panda Breeding Research Centre, before a Mandarin lesson with your guide. Day 8 is yours. See the world’s largest stone Buddha, enjoy a Sichuan hot pot tasting, or just spend your time exploring.

Day 9: Chengdu to Xi’an. This morning you’ll have the opportunity to visit a centre for autistic children, or to check out Jinli and People’s Park. This afternoon we’ll board the train to Xi’an.

Days 10 - 11: Xi’an. Spend the next couple of days getting to know one of China’s most historic cities. Explore the traditional teahouses, try some Xi’an biang biang noodles, and take an optional bike ride on the city walls. On day 11, take a tour of the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army museum.

Day 12: Xi’an to Dengfeng. Take the bus to Dengfeng today. Arrive mid afternoon and join an optional kung fu lesson and show at a local kung fu school. After dinner, brush up on your local language with a Mandarin lesson.

Day 13: Denfeng free day. 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.

Day 14: Great Wall of China. 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.

Days 15 - 16: Beijing. 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.

Days 17 - 18: Hangzhou or trip end. If you’re on the 17 day tour, your adventure ends here. If you’re on the longer trip, you’ll take the night train to Hangzhou on day 17. On day 18 we’ll visit the West Lake for a boat tour of the islands and hike up Jiuyao mountain to see the sunset

Day 19: Hangzhou to Shanghai. 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.

Days 20 - 22: Shanghai. 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!

Days 23 - 25: Fujian. 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.

Day 26: Fujian to Hong Kong. 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.