Essential China
Hong Kong & Giant Pandas
Your odyssey begins amidst the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong. Travelling into mainland China, you discover Guilin's peaceful countryside - a landscape of dramatic limestone sugarloaf peaks. Further north in Sichuan you'll encounter giant pandas at a conservation centre before walking the pilgrim trail on Mt. Emei, one of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism (3099m).
Three Gorges & Imperial Capitals
You'll journey downstream on the Yangtse River through the spectacular Three Gorges, then fly to Xian and visit the legendary 2000 year old Terracotta Warriors. Finally in Beijing you can stroll in the famous Tiananmen Square and explore the Forbidden City - once home to Chinese emperors. You'll also make a trip to a less visited section of the Great Wall to end this journey of a lifetime.
Holy Mt. Emei
Since 1976 tourists have been able to join pilgrims who steadily make their way to Emei Shan's summit. Mt. Emei was one of the four holy mountains of the ancient Middle Kingdom. The pilgrimage route is dotted with monasteries and temples and there are fantastic views of the surrounding area.
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Details |
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Price Excludes |
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Single Room Option: £155, not available on boat, trains or monastery
Insurance: £100 |
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Countries / Places Visited |
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Hong Kong - Xian - Beijing |
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Activities Included |
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biking, walks, boating |
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Suitability / Level |
Moderate |
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Minimum Age |
18 |
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Max Group Size |
16 |
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Itinerary
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Day 1/2 - Overnight flight to Hong Kong
Day 3 - In Hong Kong; ride on the Star ferry
Day 4 - Overnight train to Guilin
Day 5/6 - Yangshuo; bike ride & optional activities
Day 7/8 - Fly to Chengdu; free day
Day 9 - Visit panda centre
Day 10/11 - Mt. Emei area; walk pilgrim trail
Day 12-14 - Bus to Chongqing; Three Gorges trip
Day 15 - Fly to Xian
Day 16/17 - Xian; Terracotta Warriors. Overnight train to Beijing
Day 18-20 - Beijing; Forbidden City, Great Wall
Day 21 - Fly to London |
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Accommodation
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Local bus, domestic flights, train, boat, bicycle, on foot
Hotels & guesthouses (13nts), overnight trains (2nts -
sleeper berths), basic refuge (1nt), cabin on boat (3nts)
This trip is accommodation only; no meals included |
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Holidays
Extras |
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| Trip: |
Essential China |
| Duration: |
21 |
| Company: |
The Adventure Company
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| Location: |
Hong Kong |
| Region: |
China,
Asia |
| Price: |
From
GBP1849
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| Flights: |
Included
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| Availability: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, |
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