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Highlights of China

15 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
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Highlights of China - G Adventures
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
  • Hike the iconic Great Wall of China
  • See the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
  • Meet pandas at Chengdu Breeding Center
  • Cruise the Li River on a bamboo raft

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Beijing
  2. Day 2 Beijing
  3. Day 3 Beijing
  4. Day 4 Beijing/Xi’an
  5. Day 5 Xi’an (1L)
  6. Day 6 Xi’an/Chengdu (1D)
  7. Day 7 Chengdu
  8. Day 8 Chengdu/Emei Shan
  9. Day 9 Emei Shan
  10. Day 10 Emei Shan/Yangshuo
  11. Day 11 Yangshuo (1L)
  12. Day 12 Yangshuo
  13. Day 13 Yangshuo/Shanghai
  14. Day 14 Shanghai
  15. Day 15 Shanghai
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

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Number of tours

894

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Selma
    · June 8th, 2025
    It was a fantastic trip. We saw a lot in such a short time. The trip was very well organized. The CEOs Estella in China and Ryu in Japan were great. So attentive, nice, helpful and fun to be around. Both my groups in China and Japan were great. We had so much fun, we laughed so much...it could have gone on like this ???? Thank you
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  • OSCAR
    · April 20th, 2025
    Enjoyed the experience and found it good value for money
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  • May
    · March 30th, 2025
    In general is a good experience. Is not luxury, but it gets better as you are moving
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Dates & Availability

15 days
Highlights of China
From Beijing to Shanghai

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  • M

    Martha

    Asked on March 31st, 2025

    I am travelling solo. How much will this be please? And when is the next availability?

    Price / Availability
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      The next departure with availability is: Highlights of China 2025-08-02 to 2025-08-16. The pricing is available on the booking website and you can hold space if you wish!

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    Bill

    Asked on March 25th, 2025

    Do I need visa before boarding a plane or if visa is required, is it process at airport in China?

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    • B

      Bill

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Is there a local or domestic flight for this tour? is it arrange by this tour company?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      You will need a visa to enter China. You may also need an official Letter Of Invitation (LOI) before you can apply for your Chinese visa. If you require a Letter of Invitation (LOI) to apply for a Chinese visa, once booked we will send you a link to apply for this. There is an included flight from Yangshuo to Shanghai.

    • B

      Bill

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      If I pay the upfront $813.80, will I receive the LOI to arrange my visa

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      Once you book and confirm the trip, please reach out and we can send you a link to apply for the LOI through us! We will then process it and send it over in order to apply for your China visa!

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    Pamela

    Asked on January 16th, 2025

    Does this tour go to gulian?

    Tour Details
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      On Day 13 during winter months, you will be able to take an evening flight to Shanghai and enjoy a free morning in Guilin.

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    Lee

    Asked on October 31st, 2024

    Do u charge a single supplement and if so how much?

    Single supplement
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2024

      We don't charge single supplements. We'll partner you up with a same-sex roommate to ensure you pay the same as everyone else. Sometimes it's just more convenient and comfortable to have your own room, which is why we offer single travellers a "My Own Room" option. My Own Room for Highlights of China starting from $719.00 depending on the departure you choose.

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    Raymond

    Asked on July 24th, 2024

    I'm interested in Highlights of China, but would also like to do the 3/4 day cruise on the Yangtze River and see the 3 Gorges Dam. I'd also like to add on the trip to see the canal district from Shanghai. Is this possible to do please?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten July 2024

      We dont have any extension cruises that we can offer you. For Shanghai, the only thing we could do would be add extra nights onto the end of your trip, and you could organise the canal district trip locally.

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    Sabrina

    Asked on July 10th, 2024

    Types of hotels, Vegetarian meal options

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten July 2024

      Here is our complete hotel list which is used 95% of the time for this tour (listed in order from Day 1-15): Dongfang Hotel (Beijing) x3 nights, HNA Hotel (Xi'an) x2 nights, Boya Celebrity Miramar Hotel (Chengdu) x2 nights, Chanlin Inn (Mt. E'Mei) x2 nights, New West Street Hotel (Yangshuo) x3 nights, Zhen Yue Hotel (Shangai) x2 nights. Vegetarian meals can be accommodated on this trip and we would note this prior to you leaving for your adventure.

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    Stacey

    Asked on May 31st, 2024

    I want to check as a single supplement whether the 15% discount is still applied.

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    Single supplement
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten May 2024

      The promo only applies to the tour price and does not apply to the single supplement.

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    Joe

    Asked on May 23rd, 2024

    children age 7, 11, 12. family of 6 will accept kids. Interested Departure Date: Saturday 22 June, 2024

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten May 2024

      Highlights of China tour is only for a minimum age of 12years and older when travelling, and sadly your kids will not be able to participate on this one. We do have alternative family friendly tours available where the minimum age is only 7years to participate.

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    Robin

    Asked on March 28th, 2024

    What age are people who already booked the tours? How much could inland flights in China cost?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2024

      This tour currently has 13 travellers confirmed, all born between the 1950s and 1990s, all are European or North American. Flight from Yangshuo to Beijing is included in the tour price.

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      Robin

      TravelerWritten April 2024

      Are breakfasts included in the price?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2024

      This trip does not include any breakfasts, but does include 2 lunches & 1 dinner.

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      Robin

      TravelerWritten April 2024

      If breakfasts are not included, how are they organised? Are there possibilities to get breakfasts in the hotel or on the way? How much would it cost? Is luggage included in the flight (20-23 kg) or only hand luggage (8-10 kg)?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2024

      You can purchase breakfast at the hotel or nearby restaurant each morning. Tour leader will help recommend places. For meals not included, budget 450-550EUR for the tour. Breakfast costs around 5-10EUR. The included flight allows 20kg checked luggage and 5kg hand luggage.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 264267

  • Currency
    ¥
    Yuan Renminbi
    China
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type G
    China
    Type I
    China
  • 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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and G Adventures will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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