This trip starts from Hong Kong, the metropolis in Asia, via the vast southern China. We will have a cycling tour through the beautiful countryside field in Yangshuo, see the Chinese national treasures- pandas in Chengdu, and visit the 71-meter-high Buddha statue in Leshan. We continue our journey to Chongqing, and then enjoy a comfortable and pleasant cruise on the mighty Yangtze River with the stunning gorges and huge dam project. The awesome Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an will bring you back to the Qin Dynasty 2000 years ago. After the exploration in Shanghai, the cosmopolitan in China, we finish our journey in the capital, Beijing, home to the renowned Forbidden City and Great Wall.
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Day 1
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(Thu) Arrive in Hong Kong and transfer to hotel.
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Day 2
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Boat to Guangzhou, overnight train to Guilin.
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Days 3-4
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Transfer to Yangshuo. Half-day cycle tour in countryside and village lunch.
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Days 5-6
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Fly to Chengdu. Visit the panda breeding centre and day trip to Giant Buddha at Leshan.
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Day 7
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Drive to Chongqing and board boat.
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Days 8-9
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Yangtze River Cruise past Three Gorges.
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Day 10
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Drive to Yichang, fly to Xian.
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Days 11-12
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Visit Terracotta Warriors. Walking tour of Xian.
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Days 13-15
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Fly to Shanghai. Walk along the Bund. Optional acrobat performance. Overnight train to Beijing.
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Days 16-17
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Tour of Beijing - Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven. Day trip to the Great Wall at Simatai. Optional Peking Opera/Kongfu Show.
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Day 18
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Explore old Hutongs and shop in Silk Market.
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Day 19
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Trip ends in Beijing this morning (Mon)
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