Highlights:
- Hong Kong & Star Ferry
- Dragon's Backbone rice terraces
- Terracotta Warriors & Great Wall
After wandering amidst Hong Kong's glittering skyline, you board an overnight train to Guilin - famous for its sugar-loaf peaks and meandering river - views that have inspired poets and artists for centuries. From Yangshuo explore on foot and by bike to discover the hidden corners of this beautiful area. Next you visit a rural region to see the "Dragon's Backbone" - fantastic rice terraces which spill down the hillsides. The area is home to many minority tribes and spending a couple of nights in local villages gives you a unique insight into rural life.
In Xian you'll visit the amazing Terracotta Warriors, whose serried ranks served Emperor Qin over 2000 years ago. In Beijing you'll enter the Forbidden City then drive north to wander along the snake-like Great Wall and hear stories of horsemen invading from the north. Neither adults nor kids will forget this trip of a lifetime!
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Join trip Hong Kong
Day 2: Orientation walk; free afternoon
Day 3: Transfer to Guangzhou; overnight train to Guilin
Days 4-5: Guilin area; bike ride into countryside, optional trips: kayaking, cormorant fishing, calligraphy, Chinese language lessons etc.
Days 6-8: Dragon's Backbone; wander villages; fly to Xian
Days 9-10 Xian; Explore old town, visit Terracotta Warriors; overnight train to Beijing
Days 11-13: Beijing; visit Forbidden City, Great Wall; free Day 14: Trips ends. Beijing
Transport, accommodation and meals: Charter bus, overnight train, domestic flight, on foot, bike. Hotels (9nts), guesthouses (2nts), berth on overnight trains (2nts). 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners included.
Other costs: International airfare not included. Airport tax abroad not included.
Other info:
- Minimum age: 5 years. This is an easy trip for all the family to enjoy.
- China is hot and humid in summer.
- Accommodation is comfortable in hotels, but more basic in rural village guesthouses.
- Group size: Maximum 16 people. 3-5 families.
- Grade: Easy
- Climate: Year round destination.
- Trip Reference: FCH
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Dates:
May - October 2007
March - October 2008
Local payment: $160 USD
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