A journey worth discovering

China Unveiled: 18-Day Journey from Hong Kong to Beijing

18 daysFrom Hong KongTo BeijingTravel agency The Dragon Trip

The experience

Find your way through China.

China Unveiled: 18-Day Journey from Hong Kong to Beijing, a 18 days tour from Hong Kong to Yangshuo, Chongqing and 7 destinations.

Multi-day tourCity & CultureFamilyGroupFully GuidedAges 18-55
Travel style
Group tour
Guide language
English
Age range
18-55
Duration
18 days
Starts in
Hong Kong
Ends in
Beijing
Travel agency
The Dragon Trip

Connect the places

Your route at a glance.

  1. Hong Kong
  2. Yangshuo
  3. Chongqing
  4. Leshan
  5. Chengdu
  6. Xi'an

An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.

Day by day

A closer look at your journey.

01Hong Kong

Start point

Hong Kong (Yes Inn @ Yau Ma Tei Hostel, 16:30)

Transport

Sailing (Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Hong Kong), Transfer (Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Victoria Peak, Hong Kong)

Accommodation

Hostel (Yesinn @ Yau Ma Tei Hostel)

Included Activities

Visit Temple Street Night Market Star Ferry cruise across the harbour Tram ride to Victoria Peak for sunset

Landmarks

Victoria Peak Avenue of Stars Temple Street Night Market

02Hong Kong to Yangshuo

Transport

Train (Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Guilin, China), Transfer (Guilin, China - Yangshuo, China)

Accommodation

Guesthouse (Yangshuo Sudder Street Guesthouse)

Optional Activities

Join crew for first meal together in Yangshuo

03Yangshuo

Accommodation

Guesthouse (Yangshuo Sudder Street Guesthouse)

Optional Activities

Chinese cooking class Kayaking on the Li River Traditional hot cupping therapy session

Landmarks

Li River

04Yangshuo

Accommodation

Guesthouse (Yangshuo Sudder Street Guesthouse)

Included Activities

Bike ride through Yangshuo villages Bamboo raft on the Yulong River

Optional Activities

Moon Hill visit Cave complex exploration with mud baths and hot springs KTV karaoke session Night out in town

Landmarks

Yulong River Moon Hill

05Yangshuo

Accommodation

Hostel (Smiley’s Long Time No See Hostel)

Optional Activities

Rock climbing on Yangshuo's karst cliffs Visit to nearby farming village

06Yangshuo to Chongqing

Transport

Transfer (Yangshuo, China - Guilin, China), Train (Guilin, China - Chongqing, China)

Accommodation

Hostel (Smiley’s Long Time No See Hostel)

Included Activities

Yangtze River cruise in Chongqing Hongya Cave exploration at night

Landmarks

Yangtze River Hongya Cave

07Chongqing

Accommodation

Hostel (Smiley’s Long Time No See Hostel)

Optional Activities

Visit Liziba Station Explore former air raid shelters Visit People's Great Hall Explore Chaotianmen Dock Hike Eling Park Night out in Guanyinqiao Area

Landmarks

Liziba Station People's Great Hall Chaotianmen Dock Eling Park

08Chongqing to Chengdu

Transport

Train (Chongqing, China - Chengdu, China)

Accommodation

Hostel (Chengdu Flipflop Hostel Poshpacker)

Optional Activities

Wander through People's Park Explore Kuanzhai Alley

Landmarks

People's Park Kuanzhai Alley

09Chengdu

Accommodation

Hostel (Chengdu Flipflop Hostel Poshpacker)

Included Activities

Visit Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center Mandarin lesson with Adventure Leader

Optional Activities

Traditional Sichuan Opera and culture show

Landmarks

Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center

10Chengdu

Accommodation

Hostel (Chengdu Flipflop Hostel Poshpacker)

Optional Activities

Day trip to Leshan Giant Buddha Famous Chengdu hot pot dinner

Landmarks

Leshan Giant Buddha

11Chengdu to Xi'an

Transport

Train (Chengdu, China - Xi'an, China)

Accommodation

Hostel (Xi’an Desti Youth Park International Hostel)

Optional Activities

Cycle along Ming Dynasty City Walls Visit Bell and Drum Towers Explore Muslim Quarter Street food dinner Browse Silk Road Market

Landmarks

Ming Dynasty City Walls Bell Tower Drum Tower Muslim Quarter Silk Road Market

12Xi'an

Accommodation

Hostel (Xi’an Desti Youth Park International Hostel)

Included Activities

Visit Terracotta Warriors and Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang

Optional Activities

Visit Big Goose Pagoda Watch Big Goose Pagoda evening music and light show

Landmarks

Terracotta Warriors Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang Big Goose Pagoda

13Xi'an to Dengfeng

Transport

Transfer (Xi'an, China - Dengfeng, China)

Accommodation

Guesthouse (Dengfeng Shaolin Holiday Guesthouse)

Included Activities

Kung Fu lesson at local school Kung Fu show Evening Mandarin lesson Pub quiz

Landmarks

Shaolin Temple

14Dengfeng

Accommodation

Guesthouse (Dengfeng Shaolin Holiday Guesthouse)

Optional Activities

Visit Shaolin Temple Hike to Dharma Cave Visit Longmen Grottoes

Landmarks

Shaolin Temple Dharma Cave Longmen Grottoes

15Dengfeng to Great Wall of China, Beijing

Transport

Train (Dengfeng, China - Beijing, China)

Accommodation

Camping (The Great Wall of China)

Included Activities

Hike and camp on the Great Wall of China Mandarin lesson around campfire on the Great Wall

Landmarks

Great Wall of China

16Great Wall of China - Beijing

Accommodation

Hostel (Yingxiangpai Jingchun Hotel)

Included Activities

Great Wall sunrise views

Optional Activities

Visit 798 Art District Explore Summer Palace gardens

Landmarks

798 Art District Summer Palace

17Beijing

Accommodation

Hostel (Yingxiangpai Jingchun Hotel)

Optional Activities

Wander across Tiananmen Square Explore Forbidden City Climb Jingshan Park for views Chinese acrobatics and circus show Peking Roast Duck dinner

Landmarks

Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park

18Beijing

End point

Beijing, China (Yingxiangpai Jingchun Hotel (Wangfujing Express Hotel))

Optional Activities

Browse fake goods markets Visit Temple of Heaven Explore Nanluo district hutongs and siheyuan courtyards

Landmarks

Temple of Heaven Nanluo District

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Travel dates & reference prices.

From USD 1,994.00 per person

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Price based on 6-Bed Room

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