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Hong Kong to Chengdu Express: 9-Day China Discovery

9 days
From Hong Kong to Chengdu
4.5
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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 2 - 20
Ages 18-55
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Highlights

  • Victoria Peak
  • Symphony of Light show
  • Bamboo raft river cruise
  • Panda Visit
  • Hot Pot

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Meet Your Fellow Dragons and Explore Hong Kong
  2. Day 2 Travel to Yangshuo
  3. Day 3 Free Time to Explore Yangshuo at Your Own Pace
  4. Day 4 Cycling Trip Around Yangshuo and Bamboo Rafting
  5. Day 5 Try Rock Climbing and Experience Rural Life in Yangshuo
  6. Day 6 Travel to Chengdu
  7. Day 7 See Giant Pandas at the Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center
  8. Day 8 Free time in Chengdu and Try Sichuan Hot Pot... If You Dare!
  9. Day 9 Say Farewell to Your Fellow Dragons!
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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The Dragon Trip

Number of tours

47

Age Range

7 to 75 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

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    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • 4.6
  • SH
    · May 17th, 2019
    I will use tourrader again
    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Hi! Thank you so much for sharing your feedback - we hope to see you again soon!
    Trip date: May 2019
  • JO
    · April 27th, 2019
    Wished I could have done the whole tour - loved...
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback - we are so glad that you had an amazing trip! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
    Trip date: April 2019

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    Linda

    Asked on January 14th, 2025

    Are there any camping nights included in the tour?

    Accommodation
    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten January 2025

      There is no camping included on this tour, this is only a feature of our longer Great Wall tours.

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    Virginia

    Asked on January 13th, 2025

    Do I need to have a Chinese visa before joining the 9 days tour with your Hongkong and Chengdu tour? I'm a green card holder living in North Carolina.

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    Visa
    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes, you will need to get a visa for China to join this tour. We will provide the invitation letter and other documents you may neeed for the application process.

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    Merlijne

    Asked on December 24th, 2024

    Can I import the invitation letter needed for a visa after booking?

    Visa
    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten December 2024

      Once the booking is made, we can provide the detailed itinerary and the invitation letter required for your visa.

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    Simon

    Asked on November 6th, 2024

    What is the minimum amount of travelers needed to have a private group?

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    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten November 2024

      The minimum group size for a private departure is 4 people. However, you should be aware that private departures are typically 25-30% more expensive per person than our standard tour.

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    Roland

    Asked on September 27th, 2024

    What is the typical group size for this tour?

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    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten September 2024

      The group size for this tour currently consists of about 15 people.

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    Paul

    Asked on August 27th, 2024

    Do I need a visa for a short stay if I'm traveling with an Italian passport?

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    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten August 2024

      As long as you're traveling with your Italian passport, you don't need a visa for stays up to 15 days.

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    Louise

    Asked on August 21st, 2024

    Am I exempt from this tour because of my age?

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    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten August 2024

      We do have some flexibility with the age range and would love to welcome you on this adventure. However, you should be advised the age limit is created because most travellers in the group will be aged 20-35 and we use youth hostels during the stay.

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    Kristina

    Asked on July 31st, 2024

    Can I obtain a quote for airport transfers?

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    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten August 2024

      We cannot provide airport transfers for the tour.

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    Josh

    Asked on July 18th, 2024

    Is there more sight seeing in Chengdu beside Panda?

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    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten July 2024

      Unfortunately, the minimum age for this tour is 18 and we would not be able to accept children on the tour.

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    Jacqueline

    Asked on July 8th, 2024

    Will the booked tour serve as an invitation letter for my visa application?

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    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten July 2024

      Yes, once we have received the booking and your passport copy we can issue your invitation letter for China for the duration of the tour.

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Tour ID: 39585

  • Currency
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    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.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 29th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 29th, 2025, a minimum payment of 5% is required to confirm your booking with The Dragon Trip. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and The Dragon Trip will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "The Dragon Trip" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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