China: Natural Sites & City Lights

China: Natural Sites & City Lights
China: Natural Sites & City Lights
China: Natural Sites & City Lights
China: Natural Sites & City Lights
China: Natural Sites & City Lights


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CAD $1,799

15 Days

Best Rate: Guarantee

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Average

Buckle up for an epic adventure that checks all the travel boxes: culture, food, and nature. Explore the iconic Great Wall and come face-to-face with the legendary Terracotta Warriors.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 28 Nov 2025

Experience Overview

Buckle up for an epic adventure that checks all the travel boxes: culture, food, and nature. Explore the iconic Great Wall and come face-to-face with the legendary Terracotta Warriors. Feast on mouthwatering Sichuan dishes and dare to try quirky bites like rabbit head or chicken feet. Marvel at the jaw-dropping karst formations in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and pedal your way along the picturesque rivers of Yangshuo. This 18-day trip is China like you've never seen it before – off the beaten path and full of surprises.

Highlights

  • Exploring China's most famed historical sites like the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors
  • Hike through the breathtaking formations in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
  • Wander beneath the bright lights in some of China's coolest cities.

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 8499

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Basic

TransportTransport: Bullet train, overnight train, metro, public bus, private vehicle, bicycle, walking.

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: 18 - 35 Year Olds Only

Tour OperatorTour Operator: G Adventures

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: ACBZ

StartStarts: Beijing, China

FinishFinishes: Hong Kong, Hong Kong

DurationDuration: 15 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical Rating: Average

Includes

Activities

  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Big Night Out Moment: Chengdu Your Big Night Out Moment: Yangshuo Your Discover Moment: Yangshuo
  • Tiananmen Square tour
  • Jingshan Park visit
  • Orientation walk in Beijing
  • Included visit to the Great Wall of China
  • Visit the Terracotta Warriors
  • Tour the Xi'An Muslim Quarter tour
  • Orientation walk in Xi'an
  • Tianfu Square visit
  • Orientation walk in Chengdu
  • Visit to Ciqikou Old Town
  • Hongyadong Visit at night
  • Chongqing walking tour
  • Two-day entry permit to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
  • Free time in Zhangjiajie
  • Orientation walk in Zhangjiajie
  • Yangshuo City & Countryside bike tour
  • Orientation walk in Yangshuo
  • Free time in Yangshuo

Accommodation

  • Hotels (13 nights), overnight sleeper train (1 night).
  • 1 lunch

Transport

  • Bullet train, overnight train, metro, public bus, private vehicle, bicycle, walking.

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,799 ($120 /day)

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Beijing

Welcome to China! Arrive at anytime. Then join your CEO and group in the evening for a Welcome Meeting and an Orientation Walk of Beijing. Tonight's your First Night Out so get to know your group under the bright Beijing lights.

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Day 2: Beijing

Hop on local transportation and visit some of Beijing's top tourist spots. Take a CEO led tour of the symbolic centre of Chinese power, Tiananmen Square. See the Forbidden City from a birds eye view at Jingshan Park and wander through the picturesque Hutong alleyways.

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Day 3: Beijing/Xi’an

This morning, travel to the legendary Great Wall of China. Together we'll hike about 5 kilometers of this 6000 km masterpiece. Opt to ride the cable car, chairlift or even ride the toboggan down. After a full day at the Wall, we'll return to Beijing where we'll board an overnight train to Xi'an.
Lunch will be on your own at the Great Wall. There are options at the foot of the wall, but you can also bring your own lunch if you wish to spend more time on the wall.

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Day 4: Xi’an

Wake up this morning as you pull into the historical city of Xi'An, the entrance to the Silk Road. After an orientation walk, hop on a public bus with your CEO to take a tour of the mysterious Terracotta Warriors. In the evening, return to the city for an evening stroll through the Muslim Quarter.

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Day 5: Xi’an/Chengdu

This morning, enjoy some free time in the city of Xi'an before heading to our next destination. Opt to visit the ancient City Wall or take a cycling tour on top of it. Then head to train station to take the bullet train to Chengdu. Join your CEO for an orientation walk of the city before heading out for your Big Night Out! Grab a beer, on us, and enjoy under the bright lights of Chengdu.

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Day 6: Chengdu

After your Big Night Out, choose to take this morning slow or get ready to see all that Chengdu has to offer. Opt to visit the Giant Panda Breeding Center and learn about this amazing, but endangered, species. In the afternoon, with your group and CEO, visit Chengdu's more popular spots, like Tianfu Square, People's Park and Kuanzhaixiang.

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Day 7: Chengdu/Chongqing

This morning, spend a free morning in Chengdu before we head off to our next stop. In the afternoon, we'll take the bullet train to Chongqing. Join your CEO for an orientation walk to get your bearings then enjoy a free evening.

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Day 8: Chongqing

Hop on a public bus or metro with your CEO and visit Ciqikou Old town, where bamboo and wood frames still make up the foundation of most architecture as it did 1000 years ago. Then head to downtown Chongqing for a walking tour of the city, visiting spots like Chao Tian Men Square and Liberation Monument. Once it's dark, get a view of Hongyadong, an 11-story 2000 year old military base turned commercial center.

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Day 9: Chongqing/Zhangjiajie

Rise with the sun to get a morning train to Zhangjiajie, home to one of China's most impressive natural landscapes. This is a longer travel day so make sure to have some entertainment ready for the train ride. In the afternoon, arrive to Zhangjiajie and take an orientation walk of the city.

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Day 10: Zhangjiajie

Prepare to feel like you've been transported to the world of Pandora from Avatar. After a short shuttle ride, we'll hike through the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park to view the Tianzi Mountain and Pillar of the Southern Sky. Take it all in before taking hiking back or opt to ride the 1070 ft elevator back down to the base of the forest.

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Day 11: Zhangjiajie

Today is a free day to spend it how you'd like. Choose to tour other parts of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park because your entry ticket is valid for two full days of exploration. Opt to take a day trip to Tianmen Shan National Park or explore the beautiful city of Zhangjiajie.

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Day 12: Zhangjiajie/Yangshuo

Catch the early morning bullet train to Guilin before climbing into a bus to Yangshuo. After checking into the hotel, take an orientation walk of the city and enjoy a free night out.

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Day 13: Yangshuo

Pedal around the city and into the countryside this morning on a guided tour of Yangshuo. Bike along rivers, through local villages and near stunning karst formations. Opt for a short hike up Moon hill, then bike back and enjoy lunch together as a group. Spend the afternoon how'd like in Yangshuo. Then in the evening, join your group and CEO for your Big Night Out!

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Day 14: Yangshuo

A free day in Yangshuo means you can spend it how you'd like. There is so much to do in this amazing city. Opt to visit the Xianggongshan & Tea Farm or go to the Impressions Liu Sanjie light show. How about a Tai Chi or Kung Fu class? Even a cooking class! The options are endless. In the evening, meet with your group to before traveling to Hong Kong the next day.

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Day 15: Yangshuo/Hong Kong

It may be our last day together but we still have an adventure. This morning we take the bullet train to Hong Kong. Spend the last few hours together with your new friends. Your trip finishes upon arrival in Hong Kong.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

Reviews

 

Mary   -  Traveled, December 2019

Good value for money and the guide was on point. Would definitely use them again as an option for budget travel. China would likely have been difficult and beat and undoable without a tour (and I am a fairly a seasoned traveler)

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/15/2019

 

Beth   -  Traveled, November 2019

The best things about this trip was our CEO, Jennifer. She was knowledgeable, helpful and gave a lot of great suggestions about foods to try, what we could do in our free time, etc. The accommodations and food were good for the price. The amount of time spent in transit and carrying around luggage was the main downside. The sleeper trains were also hard to get a good sleep on.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/29/2019

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