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- Gold Operator
- The Dragon Trip
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 20
- Ages 18-55
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Roundhouse visit & bike tour
- Bamboo raft river cruise
- Terracotta Warriors
- Panda Visit
- Camp/Walk on the Great Wall
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Enjoy a night in Hong Kong
- Day 2 Travel to Yangshuo
- Day 3 Free time in Yanshuo
- Day 4 Yangshuo
- Day 5 Rural China Experience
- Day 6 Travel to Chengdu
- Day 7 See Giant Pandas at the Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center
- Day 8 Free time in Chengdu
- Day 9 Travel to Xi'an
- Day 10 Visit the Muslim Quarter in Xi'an
- Day 11 See the Terracotta Warriors
- Day 12 Travel to Shaolin
- Day 13 Free Time in Xi'an to visit Shaolin Temple or Longmen Grottoes
- Day 14 Camping on The Great Wall of China
- Day 15 Sunrise over The Great Wall and Beijing Walking Tour
- Day 16 Free time in Beijing
- Day 17 Travel to Hangzhou
- Day 18 West Lake Boat tour and hike to Jiuyao Mountain
- Day 19 Hike to Nine Creeks and Travel to Shanghai
- Day 20 Mandarin Lesson and Optional Activities in Shanghai
- Day 21 Free Time In Shanghai
- Day 22 Huangpu River Night Cruise
- Day 23 Travel to Fujian and Visit a Traditional Mud Roundhouse
- Day 24 See the Rice Fields in Fujian Tulou
- Day 25 Cycling Trip in Rural Fujian
- Day 26 Say goodbye to your fellow dragons!
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Operated by
The Dragon Trip
Number of tours
45
Age Range
7 to 75 years old
Response time
10 hours
Response rate
96%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- PPooja· July 30th, 2025I’ve just completed a 26-day tour of China with Dragon Trip at 27 weeks pregnant – and it was absolutely fantastic! The team was incredibly supportive, caring, and made me feel safe and included the entire time. The itinerary was amazing, the guides were exceptional, and every moment was unforgettable. I highly recommend this trip to anyone pregnant or not looking for a well organised and enriching adventure across ChinaShow more
The Dragon Trip commented on this reviewWow – what an incredible journey, and at 27 weeks pregnant no less! We're so impressed by your adventurous spirit and truly grateful you chose to travel with us during such a special time. It means the world to hear that you felt safe, supported, and... Show moreTrip date: July 2025 - EFEvi· July 3rd, 2025This is a great tour where you see all the highlights of ChinaShow moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for your positive review. I'm glad you were able to see what China has to offer. We hope to have you on a Dragon Trip in the future.Trip date: July 2025
- FJFiona· June 27th, 2025Amazing, well balanced tour with fantastic guides. Really opened my eyes to how beautiful China is. Such a wonderful experience - go for it!Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for your positive review! I completely agree, China is a very beautiful place. We hope you'll join us on another adventure with The Dragon Trip in the future.Trip date: May 2025
- CBChris· June 20th, 2025Here is twenty characters... Why am I forced to write this?Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewHey there. Thanks for completing the review. I hope you had a fantastic time and will join us again on another adventure in the future!Trip date: May 2025
Morgan· November 26th, 2024Joining this tour was one of the best decisions I've ever made! The itinerary was well designed and thought out with a balance of activities and downtime to do what I wanted, I never felt I had too much or too little to do during the trip. My highlights were probably The Great Wall of China, seeing the shaolin monks and exploring Shanghai. Although there were some long journeys, the views from out of the window never made you feel like you travelling for too long because there was always something interesting, beautiful or unusual to see. The tour guides were all very friendly and informative and knew so much about their country! As a solo traveller I was nervous to begin with, but having a good group of people really made me feel welcome.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewSo glad to hear you had such an amazing time! The Great Wall, Shaolin monks, and Shanghai? What a lineup of highlights! It’s awesome that the itinerary gave you the perfect balance of activities and downtime—and that those long journeys flew by with... Show moreTrip date: November 2024- Aunchaya· September 20th, 2024! I took 26 days trip with The Dragon Trip company. It’s amazing trip ever ! So organized program , all leaders are very knowledgeable and helpful! The trip is goes so smooth and very well done job!Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your 26-day China Loop adventure was such a fantastic experience. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the tour and felt it was well-organised too. Thank you also for sharing... Show moreTrip date: August 2024
- HSHalle· June 14th, 2024My daughter just finished the 26 day China tour. From day 1, even before she left for the trip, the communication was great. We knew exactly where she's going to stay and her daily activities. From the people she met, the places she visited and the food, everything was amazing. Everything the tour guide recommended was reasonable and something she would've never experienced traveling by herself. We were so happy that she had this experience. We highly recommend this tour.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you for your review! It's great to hear they had such an amazing experience. We hope we can see both of you on another tour soon!Trip date: May 2024
- EErika· March 14th, 2024This tour gave me the opportunity to really see a lot of China in a relatively short time. Yangshuo was beautiful and all the activities there were breathtaking. I was traveling during the national holidays, so it was really crowded everywhere, but everything still went well. It was also good to always have a guide with you, as otherwise you really had difficulties with communication. The guide in each city changed and some were less motivated than others. There were also days that were a bit stressful. My highlights definitely included Yangshuo, Beijing and Xi'an. The time in Shanghai could have been shortened, in my opinion there wasn't that much to see there.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewIt's clear you had an action-packed journey through China! Thanks for sharing your highlights!Trip date: September 2023
- TTamara· October 25th, 2023I had the best time on this tour! It was well organised throughout and the activities we did were amazing! The group was lovely and the guides were super friendly and passionate. I felt completely safe during this trip and would definitely recommend the 25 day tour in China rather than the shorter tours so that you can see everywhere (Yangzhou was incredible!) and get to know the group better. Just make sure to factor in spending money into your budget. I spent an extra £700 which I felt was necessary to get the most out of optional activities, great food and souvenirs etc.. so worth it though!Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you very much for this review! It's brilliant to hear you had such an amazing time with us in China. Your detailed response is very much appreciated and we hope to see you again in the future. Our destinations and travel dates are always evolving... Show moreTrip date: September 2023
- MBMarcel· October 22nd, 2023At lot to see. At times the trip felt rushed, but overall it was a great experience. Really liked Xi´an and would have liked to stay longer there. Fujian was a bit long considering that there was really nothing to do there. All in all great value to start your exploration of china. To really get a feeling for China this trip is to short. But with Visa Issues that is not really a problem that the operator can fix. A great first look at China which sets you up to plan your own further exploration of China.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewWe're thrilled you had a great overall experience exploring China with us! Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your understanding regarding time constraints due to visa issues! I hope we can welcome you on another adventure soon!Trip date: June 2023
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- From Sunday17 Aug, 2025To Thursday11 Sep, 2025EnglishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $4,615 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday31 Aug, 2025To Thursday25 Sep, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $4,615 per person
- From Sunday12 Oct, 2025To Thursday6 Nov, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $4,615 per person
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Tom
Asked on July 8th, 2025I am 57, fit and no medical issues. Will I be considered for this tour
The Dragon TripOperator•Written July 2025We do have a recommended age limit of 55 for this tour, due to the physical nature of this trip. Having said this we do have some flexibility, and in this case, we would be able to accept your place on this trip. Our operations team may need to send you medical declaration form which we can send to you once you have booked your place on this trip.
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Anne
Asked on June 10th, 2025Can we join this trip as I see age range is up to 55? We are fit trekkers and up for adventure!
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written June 2025
The recommended age range for this trip is 18-55, however, we can be flexible with this provided you complete our Tour Suitability Form. The standard accommodation for this trip is dorm shared, with the option to upgrade to a private room in a hostel setting.
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Derek
Asked on May 23rd, 2025what is your age limit on this trip? I will be 66
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written May 2025
The recommended age range for this trip is 18-55, however, we can sometimes be flexible with this, provided you complete our tour suitability form. Our team will assess your answers and decided if they think the trip is a good fit for you and for us.
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Derek
Traveler•Written May 2025is it just a backpack trip or with a suitcase and what size for the china loop 26 day trip
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written May 2025
We recommend using a backpack as you will have to carry the bag at times (when moving from city to city). Lifts and escalators are not always available, so a backpack is generally more convenient.
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Roger
Asked on April 30th, 2025Could you let us know how many people are currently booked on this tour for the dates in June 2025?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written May 2025
There are currently 6 travellers booked on this adventure. 1 person is in their late teens, 1 in their 20s and 4 are in their 30s.
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Roger
Traveler•Written May 2025Would it be possible to let us know where they are from? Is there anyone from the UK?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written May 2025
Currently we have 6 travellers for this departure date. They are from Austria, US, UK and Norway.
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Kim
Asked on March 25th, 2025Do you provide airport transfers from airport to hotel and hotel to airport?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written March 2025
We don't organize airport transfers in Hong Kong.
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Petra
Asked on March 3rd, 2025Where can I get a tourist visa for my trip to China?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written March 2025
You can obtain a tourist visa for China by applying through a Visa Office at Chinese embassies or consulates, or via China Visa Application Service Centers. Ensure to check the latest travel requirements which might change.
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Merlijne
Asked on December 29th, 2024Are there specific vaccinations required for travel to China?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written December 2024
Currently, no specific vaccinations are required for travel to China, but it's advised to consult a travel clinic to check if any vaccinations are recommended.
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Nina
Asked on December 24th, 2024How likely is the Great Wall camping to go ahead for this date? What is the name of the starting hostel in Hong Kong/ first hostel we stay at?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written December 2024
The Great Wall Camping usually starts after the end of April, due to the colder weather. The group will still visit the great wall and stay at a guesthouse nearby (for the earlier April dates). The Hong Kong Hostel is planned to be Yess Inn.
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Ben
Asked on December 5th, 2024How much is a single supplement additionally to the tour price?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written December 2024
For this tour, a single room upgrade is available for an additional £875.
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Mike
Asked on October 19th, 2024Is there any age limit?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written October 2024
Unfortunately, the maximum age limit for this tour is 55. We use youth hostels and the tour will mostly have travellers in their 20s and 30s. We do have a great alternative - our China Premium tour. This tour will use hotels instead.
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