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China: Cafés & Karst Mountains Adventure Tour

Asia

  • China
  • Hong Kong

Now's the time to explore China on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Ancient villages or bustling metropolises? This 24-day tour of China includes both — and then some. Monumental sights like the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and an army of Terracotta Warriors can make China seem intimidating — but with an expert CEO (Chief Experience Officer) leading the way, we'll wipe away those worries and leave you free to enjoy the ride. And between the panda conservation centre, bamboo rafting, beaches, historic sites, tai chi, and lively nightlife, it's not a ride you'll want to miss.


Highlights

Explore scenic Yangshuo, Taste the spicy food Chengdu is known for, Visit the Great Wall, Spend the night in a traditional Hakka roundhouse, Wander the mystical Shaolin Monastery and Temple, Explore the ancient city of Xi'an and sing your heart out during a private karaoke session


Accommodation

Hotel (15 nts), Hostel (standard twin/single) (4 nts), guesthouse (3 nts), sleeper trains (1 nts)


Meals Included

No meals included


Transport

Train, bus, sleeper train (beds), private vehicle.


About our Transportation

Train travel is often used throughout our China trips as it's an easily accessible and fast way to make the most of the time you have in China. While packing for your trip please note the following restrictions and remember that the local policies in place are for yours and everyone's safety.
Prohibited items on China's trains and metro:
1. Any knives or scissors
2. Items or food that have an unpleasant odour (ex. Durian)
3. Open liquor bottles (new bottles with the seal intact are okay)
4. Pressurized/flammable containers over 120ml in size (ex. sunscreen spray, mosquito repellent spray, hairspray, etc.)

Prohibited items on trains to/from Guangxi Province
Guilin/Yangshuo
1. Floria Water
a mosquito repellent water common in China
2. Self
heating food items (self
heating hot pot, rice, etc.)
3. As well as everything on the previous list above


Group Leader Description

All of our G Adventures group trips are accompanied by a G Adventures Chief Experience Officer (CEO) in China. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting
we think it's the best of both worlds.


Emergency Fund

Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!


Solo Travellers

We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi
share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.


Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

Day 1 Hong Kong

Arrive at any time.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 2 Hong Kong/Yangshuo

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There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 3 Yangshuo

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There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 4 Yangshuo

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There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 5 Yangshuo/Chengdu

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There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 6 Chengdu

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There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 7 Chengdu/Xiâ??an

Arrive at any time.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 8 Xiâ??an

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There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 9 Xiâ??an/Luoyang

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There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 10 Luoyang/Song Shan

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There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 11 Song Shan/Beijing

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There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 12 Beijing

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There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 13 Beijing

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There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 14 Beijing

Arrive at any time.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 15 Beijing/Shanghai

Arrive at any time.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 16 Shanghai

Arrive at any time.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 17 Shanghai/Wuyishan

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There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 18 Wuyishan

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There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 19 Wuyishan/Xiamen

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There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 20 Xiamen/Hongkeng Village

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There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 21 Hongkeng Village

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There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 22 Hongkeng Village/Xiamen

Arrive at any time.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 23 Xiamen/Hong Kong

Arrive at any time.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 24 Hong Kong

Arrive at any time.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Details

Prices from: €1949.00

Duration: 24 Days

Trip Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Service Level: Basic

Physical Demands Rating: 3 - Average

Group Size Notes: Max:



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