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Journeys: Iconic China National Geographic

16 daysFrom BeijingTo Hong KongTravel agency National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures

The experience

Find your way through China.

Journeys: Iconic China National Geographic, a 16 days tour from Beijing to Jinshanling, Beijing and 8 destinations.

Multi-day tourCity & CultureGroupFully GuidedSightseeingHistoricalChristmas & New YearAges 12+
Travel style
Group tour
Guide language
English
Age range
12 and above
Duration
16 days
Starts in
Beijing
Ends in
Hong Kong

Connect the places

Your route at a glance.

  1. Jinshanling
  2. Beijing
  3. Xi'an
  4. Shanghai
  5. Zhangjiajie

An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.

Day by day

A closer look at your journey.

01Beijing

Accommodation

Hotel (Beijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel)

Included Activities

Orientation with Expedition Leader Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group

02Beijing

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Peking Duck)

Accommodation

Hotel (Beijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel)

Included Activities

Temple of Heaven Tai Chi Temple of Heaven visit Peking Duck Lunch Tiananmen Square visit Forbidden City visit

Landmarks

Temple of Heaven Tiananmen Square Forbidden City

03Beijing - Great Wall of China

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Great Wall of China, China)

Accommodation

Hotel (Jinshanling Great Wall Hotel)

Included Activities

Great Wall of China Jinshanling Section Enjoy a Drink on the Great Wall

Landmarks

Great Wall of China - Jinshanling Section

04Beijing - Xi'an

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Great Wall of China, China - Beijing, China), Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China)

Accommodation

Hotel (Manxin Hotel Xi'an Bell Tower South Gate)

Included Activities

Xi'an Orientation Walk

05Xi'an

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Chinese noodles at a local family restaurant)

Accommodation

Hotel (Manxin Hotel Xi'an Bell Tower South Gate)

Included Activities

Terracotta Warriors visit Traditional Chinese noodle lunch Muslim Quarter visit Xi'an Ancient City Wall

Landmarks

Terracotta Warrior Museum Xi'an Muslim Quarter Xi'an Ancient City Wall

06Xi'an to Shanghai

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

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

Accommodation

Hotel (Central Hotel Shanghai)

Included Activities

Shanghai Orientation Walk Huangpu Night Cruise

Landmarks

The Bund Pearl Tower Shanghai Tower

07Shanghai

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Shanghainese dumplings including xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and other handmade buns)

Accommodation

Hotel (Central Hotel Shanghai)

Included Activities

Shanghai Walking Tour The Bund Visit Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos

Optional Activities

Tea in a garden Browse contemporary art gallery

Landmarks

The Bund Temple of Heaven Giant Panda Conservation and Research Centre Qixianfeng Tea Plantation

08Shanghai - Zhangjiajie

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Transport

Flight (Shanghai, China - Zhangjiajie, China)

Accommodation

Hotel (Qinghe Jinjiang International Hotel)

Included Activities

Orientation Walk

09Zhangjiajie

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel (Qinghe Jinjiang International Hotel)

Included Activities

Wulingyuan National Forest Park and Bailong Elevator

Landmarks

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Tianzi Mountain Yuanjiajie Bailong Elevator

10Zhangjiajie

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel (Sunshine Hotel Zhangjiajie)

Included Activities

Tianmen Shan Mountain National Park Cable Car

Landmarks

Tianmen Shan Mountain Heavenly Gate of Tianmen Mountain

11Zhangjiajie - Chengdu

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner (Hot pot—family-style bubbling broth with meat, vegetables, and personalized soup experience)

Transport

Train (Zhangjiajie, China - Chengdu, China)

Accommodation

Hotel (Tibet Hotel Chengdu)

Included Activities

People's Park Chengdu Chengdu Hot Pot Dinner

Landmarks

People's Park

12Chengdu

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel (Tibet Hotel Chengdu)

Included Activities

Giant Panda Conservation and Research Centre

Landmarks

Dujiangyan Panda Base

13Chengdu - Yangshuo

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Train (Chengdu, China - Yangshuo, China)

Accommodation

Hotel (Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel)

Included Activities

Yangshuo Orientation Walk

Landmarks

Li River

14Yangshuo

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional flavors blended with international cuisine at Jia Community Restaurant, featuring locally sourced ingredients)

Accommodation

Hotel (Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel)

Included Activities

Li River Bamboo Raft Jia Community Restaurant lunch Qixianfeng Tea Plantation visit and tea ceremony

Landmarks

Li River Qixianfeng Tea Plantation

15Yangshuo to Hong Kong

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner (Dim sum (small savoury and sweet dumplings) and yum cha (tea). These flavorful, steamed favorites, a mix of tradition and culinary artistry, are often filled with shrimp, pork, crab roe, pork and more.)

Transport

Train (Yangshuo, China - Hong Kong)

Accommodation

Hotel (Metropark Hotel Kowloon)

Included Activities

The Symphony of Lights - Victoria Harbour

Landmarks

Victoria Harbour The Symphony of Lights

16Hong Kong

Meals

Breakfast

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From USD 5,249.00 per person

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Price based on Double/Twin Room - Standard

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