China Backroads
China, Hong Kong
The historic grandeur or the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terracotta warriors. The vibrant monasteries, alpine peaks and grasslands of Tibetan Nomads. Spicy Chengdu, Yangshuo's stunning countryside and the intense urban heart of modern Hong Kong.
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- 18 Days Service Level: Standard Style: Classic Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour, Entrance to the Great Wall, Labrang Monastery tour, Songkok grasslands, rural discovery of sacred caves, overnight with Nomads, Yangshuo biking tour, Hong Kong walking orientation.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides 1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner.
- Sleeper trains, planes, private/public bus, bicycle, walking.
- Hotels/guesthouses (13 nts), camping/homestay (1 nt) sleeper trains (3 nts).
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Day 1 Beijing - Arrive at any time.
Days 2-3 Beijing - Private bus to the Great Wall. Subway to Tiananmen Square, guided tour of the Forbidden City. Overnight train to Xi'an.
Days 4-5 Xi'an - Visit this ancient capital and one of China's greatest archaeological treasures the Terracotta Warriors. Option to cycle the ancient city walls. Overnight train to Langzhou.
Days 6-7 Xiahe - Experience Xiahe, home of the holy Tibetan Labrang monastery, the most important for Tibetans outside of Lhasa. Meet prilgrims, visit sacred caves and enjoy the alpine scenery.
Day 8 Tibetan Grasslands Homestay (D) - Venture out to stunning grasslands below the mountains to camp alongside families of nomads.
Days 9-10 Langmusi (1B) - Travel overland to remote Langmusi with it's rarely visited monasteries and unforgettable views.
Day 11 Songpan - A long final trip across the grasslands to the traditional western frontier trading post of Songpan.
Days 12-13 Chengdu - Arrive in Chengdu, famous for it's fiery cuisine, opera, markets, teahouses and pandas.
Days 14-16 Yangshuo - Guided cycle ride through the countryside of Yangshuo. Options to experience a local cooking school, practice tai chi, try rock climbing, cruise on the Li River or see the light and sound show produced by Zhang Yimou.
Day 17 Hong Kong - Finish with contrast Hong Kong is one of the world's most fascinating, vibrant and impressively situated cities.
Day 18 Hong Kong - Depart at any time.
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| Available Dates | from |
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| 2012-04-22 to 2012-09-16 | £1549 |
- Prices are per person and based on twin share.
- All tour itineraries and inclusions are subject to change at the discretion of the tour operator; you will of course be advised of changes as they become available.
- Allow USD270-400 for meals not included.
