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China Highlights

10 days
From Hong Kong to Beijing
4.2
3 traveler reviews
China Highlights - Explore!
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong
  • Float through dramatic karst scenery on the Li River
  • See the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi
  • Wander through the Forbidden City and the Great Wall

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Hong Kong
  2. Day 2 Discover Hong Kong's waterfront and the Li Yuen street market; optional ride on the Victoria Peak Tram
  3. Day 3 Travel to Guilin by high speed train, free evening on arrival
  4. Day 4 Li River cruise past dramatic limestone scenery to the relaxed town of Yangshuo
  5. Day 5 Free time in the beautiful setting of Yangshuo
  6. Day 6 Discover Xian's Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and the characterful Muslim Quarter
  7. Day 7 Visit the impressive Terracotta Army, afternoon at leisure in Xi'an
  8. Day 8 Explore Beijing - the Forbidden City and walk through Tiananmen Square
  9. Day 9 Walk on the incredible Great Wall at the Mutianyu section
  10. Day 10 Trip ends in Beijing
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Where You'll Stay

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Itinerary
    Good
    4.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
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    4.0
  • 4.5
  • A
    · December 23rd, 2019
    Due to the vast size of China, and the must-visit sites, there needs to be a lot of travelling involved. Really pleased that HK was added to the itinerary (another reason why l chose this trip) but awareness of a slower pace would be good due to the amount of travelling prior to arrival. Overall my feeling is that the trip is not a holiday, but it is an experience and an excellent introduction to what life is like in China. I enjoyed this experience, and came back for a rest, but am glad l went!
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Hi, thanks for taking the time to write a review, I am really pleased that you enjoyed the experience of visiting China. I hope you'll explore the rest of the world with us in the future!
    Trip date: April 2019
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · December 23rd, 2019
    Would it be possible to persuade hotels to provide a little more Western Food for breakfast (Only cold hard boiled egg + toast is not very nice). They have both bacon and eggs, so why not bacon & egg, and Continental breakfast? We all ate Chinese (with chopsticks) every evening but Chinese again for breakfast is a bit to much for a Western pallet.
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for taking the time to write a review, I am pleased that overall you enjoyed your tour to China.
    Trip date: April 2019
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  • A
    · May 17th, 2019
    Betty, our tour leader, went above and beyond her role. When we didn't want to do an optional activity, she organised something else with little time or notice. The alternative activity - to watch the sunset in a scenic spot - will remain an outstanding memory of the trip. If all your guides are like Betty, I will book with explore again!
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your lovely review and feedback of Betty. Hope to travel with you in the future.
    Trip date: March 2018

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10 days
China Highlights
From Hong Kong to Beijing

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  • J

    Joshua

    Asked on March 16th, 2025

    Is it overnight trains or day time trains? It says 2 overnight trains but itinerary says day trains?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      There are two train journeys on this itinerary, both in the morning after breakfast. Day 3 - After a relaxed breakfast we will transfer to Hong Kong West Kowloon station and board the high speed train to Guilin. Our border formalities will be completed in Hong Kong and therefore we will need to be at the station a couple of hours before. The train journey will take three hours arriving into Guilin in the late afternoon. Day 8 - This morning, we will take the bullet train to Beijing, which takes about 4hrs 30minutes.

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      Joshua

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Thanks. I was confused as it says in summary at the end that they are night trains.

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    Rhonda

    Asked on July 21st, 2024

    do u accept booking for one traveller only??

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2024

      Yes, absolutely - solo travellers are very welcome and most of our trips will have a mix of couples, friends and solo travellers booked. Single rooms can be booked at an additional cost of $400, if opting to twin share, you will be roomed with a travel of the same gender.

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    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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