16-day Hong Kong Loop
16-day Hong Kong Loop
16-day Hong Kong Loop
16 Days Starting and ending in Hong Kong
Visiting: Hong Kong, Yangshuo County, Chengdu, Xi'an, Shaolin Temple, Beijing
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 20
Physical rating:
Low, Medium
Age range:
18-40
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
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From:
$1394
$1325 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$70
Tour Overview
This is the western ‘half’ of our full China tour. Travel through fascinating destinations in the more rural parts of this country, including Yangshuo, Chengdu, Xi’an and Shaolin, up to Beijing for camping under the stars on the Great Wall (and more!). Finally, whizz back down to Hong Kong on the world’s longest bullet train route!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Hong Kong & Yangshuo
Location: Hong Kong, Yangshuo County
On the first day of your China group tour, you will meet your Adventure Leader at 7am at the hostel to drop off your bags, have a pre-departure meeting and meet your travel companions.
If you’re an early bird, you will travel up to Victoria Peak and enjoy an exceptional view over Hong Kong. With an elevation of 552m, Victoria Peak is the highest hill on the Hong Kong island. If you’re a little jetlagged, you can join at 10am, when the group will leave the hostel, say goodbye to Hong Kong and head to Yangshuo.
After a 3-hour bullet train to Guilin and a 2-hour bus to Yangshuo, you will check-in to your new hostel and relax.
Day 2 : Yangshuo
Location: Yangshuo County
Today is a free day! So, you can decide how you’d like to spend it. You have the option to join a traditional Chinese cooking class, kayak along the picturesque Li River or experience traditional Chinese therapy such as hot cupping.
Day 3 : Yangshuo
Location: Yangshuo County
Get ready for adventure! You’ll start the day at 9.30am with a morning bike ride along with a cruise down the Yulong River on bamboo rafts. If you have a waterproof camera, definitely bring it along for this activity!
Later on in the day, you have the option to continue the fun and visit local mud baths, cave complex and hot springs. In the evening, why not participate in some entertaining karaoke with the rest of the group?
Day 4 : Yangshuo
Location: Yangshuo County
Today is another free day! There is a tonne to see and do in Yangshuo and its beautiful surroundings are a feast on the eyes. To gain a new perspective, this morning, we recommend rock climbing to the top of one of the regions limestone peaks. In the afternoon, you can experience life on a farm by visiting your local Adventure Leader’s home village.
Day 5 : Chengdu
Location: Chengdu
On to the next destination! You will board a bus back to Guilin and take a bullet train to Chengdu, arriving in the evening. Then, you’ll take the metro to the hostel and meet your new Adventure Leader!
Day 6 : Chengdu
Location: Chengdu
The day starts early as you will be off to the Giant Panda Breeding & Research Centre. You can’t hold or touch the pandas but you will see them up close and learn about the centres efforts to breed them and release them into the wild.
Later in the day, you will also be taught some mandarin thanks to your Adventure Leader and after lunch will visit an Autism Children Rehabilitation Centre.
In the evening, you have the option to enjoy a traditional Sichuan show.
Day 7 : Chengdu
Location: Chengdu
Today is a free day! In the morning, you have the option to go to Leshan to see the world’s largest stone Buddha. Carved into the side of Mt. Lingyun, the colossal statue is over 1,300-years-old and is considered to the tallest pre-modern statue. The site attracts millions of people every year, including Buddhist pilgrims, making it something of a sacred destination and an ancient wonder of the world.
In the evening you can sample to famous Sichuan Hot Pot (if you dare!) You can also have a night out in Chengdu and enjoy your freedom!
Day 8 : Chengdu & Xi’An
Location: Chengdu, Xi'an
This morning you can enjoy a lazy lie in to recover from the night before or get up early and explore the sights of Chengdu – perhaps enjoy a spot of shopping.
After lunch, you have the option to visit the Chengdu People’s Park. There are many scenic spots in this park, including the Gold Water Stream, the Goldfish Island and the Potted Landscape Garden. Besides appreciating the charming landscape, tourists can sail on the artificial lake, drink tea in the teahouse by the lake and watch all kinds of exhibitions and performances on the Rockery Square.
Around 5pm you will say goodbye to the Adventure Leader and board your train to Xian, where you will meet your new leader and go to your hostel.
Day 9 : Xi'an
Location: Xi'an
You have the morning free to visit temples, museums or go shopping in your own time.
In the afternoon, you have the option to bike ride on Ming Dynasty City Walls and later, to explore the Bell-Drum Towers and Muslim quarter to learn about the history of the Silk Road. Make sure to enjoy some local street food!
Day 10 : Xi'an
Location: Xi'an
Today’s unmissable attraction is the tour of the world famous Terracotta Warriors!
The Terracotta Army in Xian, is a large collection of life-size terra cotta sculptures in battle formations, reproducing the mega imperial guard troops of Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259 – 210BC), the first emperor of the first unified dynasty of Imperial China. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Terracotta Army is no doubt a must-see for every visitor to Xian.
In the evening, you can enjoy the music and light fountain show that takes place on the North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the Qujiang District.
Day 11 : Shaolin
Location: Shaolin Temple
The next morning, you will be off on a long journey to Shaolin.
This afternoon, you can visit a local Kung Fu Children’s Home and join in on a lesson and show run by a master from the Shaolin Temple.. After dinner, you can have another Mandarin lesson to top up what you have learned so far!
Day 12 : Shaolin
Location: Shaolin Temple
You have two options today:
– You can visit the home of Kung Fu, The Shaolin Temple, and hike to Dharma Cave, a spiritual spot for Buddhist pilgrims. Here, you will be rewarded by beautiful views of both the shrines and temples in the area.
– Or if you’ve had enough of temples and Kung Fu isn’t your combat style, you can visit the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO world heritage site with over 100,000 carved Buddha’s.
Later, you can have a late lunch at the guesthouse then check out and depart to Zhengzhou to board your night train to Beijing.
Day 13 : Beijing
Location: Beijing
When you arrive in Beijing, you will meet your next Adventure Leader and go to a hostel for a rest. You won’t be staying the night here, so you won’t be able to get into rooms, but can use the shower rooms, and common areas to relax before heading to the Great Wall of China in the afternoon.
After a couple of hours, you can take another mandarin lesson and you can use your freshly learned language skills to complete challenges around Beijing’s ancient streets and alleyways on a scavenger hunt. The winning team earns a prize!
After a late lunch at a local farm we will gain access to a section of the Great Wall that only the locals get to see and then we will hike on the unrestored sections of the Wall before setting up camp on a deserted section
Day 14 : Beijing
Location: Beijing
The sunrise on the Great Wall of China will be the most unforgettable part of your trip. Today you will wake up early, enjoy the silence and watch the sun rise over the Great Wall.
Around 9am, you’ll return to Beijing and have the option to visit fake good markets and the nearby Temple of Heaven.
You can also watch a stunning Chinese Acrobatics Performance performed by young talents recruited from around China.
Additionally, enjoyed exclusively by royalty in ancient times, you can taste Beijing’s signature dish Peking Roast Duck.
Day 15 : Beijing
Location: Beijing
Today is a free day! You’ll have the option to take a walk through the infamous, Tiananmen Square, or visit the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City is the largest palatial complex in the world, with 980 buildings and a history of housing 2 different Chinese emperors.
You can also go to Jingshan Park for a bird’s eye view of the three palaces: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and Tiananmen Square. Also, why not test your bargaining skills in the Fake Goods Market?
In the afternoon, you can visit the Nanluo district, one of the best-preserved historical areas in Beijing, famous for its hutongs and siheyuan courtyards as well as the bars, cafes and handicraft shops.
Enjoy another free morning to pack in the last few of Beijing’s sights before heading back to Hong Kong. You can visit the Temple of Heaven, the largest complex dedicated to heaven worship in the world and where ancient sacrifices were made to bring bountiful harvests.
Later, you will set off to the train station for your train back to Hong Kong. Arrive in Shenzhen and cross the border into Hong Kong to finish your trip! Say goodbye to your group and finish up your China group tour with The Dragon Trip.
Day 16 : Hong Kong
Location: Hong Kong
Arrive in Hong Kong and finish your trip.
Safe Travel!
What's Included
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Accommodation
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Entrance Fees
For all included activities
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Fully Guided
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
A visa is required for China, so once you’ve made your booking with us, Dragon Trip will send you detailed instructions on applying for your visa, a visa invitation letter and a detailed itinerary, and a number of other items in your booking packet.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes, this tour is English-guided and opens for tourists from different parts of the world
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Majority of our clients are solo travellers and our prices are based on sharing in dorm style rooms. We do offer single room upgrades for those who do not wish to share a room.
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Can you guarantee same-sex dorm rooms?
We always strive to ensure the highest level of comfort and convenience for our valued clients during their travels with us. However, for our tours in Asia, we cannot guarantee same-sex dorm rooms in the hostels we use, particularly during high season, such as the cherry blossom season in Japan. Please rest assured that we do our utmost to accommodate our clients' preferences wherever possible. However, the availability of same-sex dorm rooms ultimately depends on the policies of the hostels we work with. In some cases, different genders may be allocated to the same room due to limited availability.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All our accommodation is check regularly to make sure it's a safe and clean environment.
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We are not perfect but we aim to be, that is why year on year we aim to increase the proportion of local businesses we work with as well as reduce the average carbon footprint of all of our group tour adventures. We do this by measuring our performance and making small but positive changes to how we operate.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a booking pack with all the pick up times, accommodation and activities included.
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Who should I contact in the event of an emergency on tour?
Depending upon where you are travelling, the following emergency contact numbers are available for The Dragon Trip: China: +86 21 2206 4018 Japan: +81 50 1742 2696 South Korea (can only be used in Korea): 00308 491 0186 Singapore: +65 3158 0233 Southeast Asia, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka: +84 284 458 1410
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The Dragon Trip has been trading since March 2011
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are aimed at fun, out-going and open minded individuals. We typically get people aged between 18 to 55 travelling on our trips. Feel free to contact us to see the ages of the people who are booked already.
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