For ambitious travellers on a tight budget who are after an experience full of the very best this country has to offer, this tour showcases the scenic wonders without missing its most famous cities and sites. Walk back in time along the Great Wall then see the future in Shanghai. Our CEOs will help you dig deeper into the very best of China. Offering a great deal of flexibility, our optional activities allow you to go beyond the highlights.

Day 1 Beijing
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Beijing
Visit the Great Wall of China with time in the late afternoon to explore more of Beijing.

Day 3 Beijing
Free time to explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, or the Temple of Heaven.

Day 4 Beijing/Xi'an
Explore Beijing by day and board an overnight train by night.

Day 5 Xi'an
Get to know Xi'an on an orientation walk, then enjoy free time.

Day 6 Xi'an
Opt to visit one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures—the Terracotta Warriors—or cycle the ancient city walls.

Day 7 Xi'an/Shanghai
Enjoy free time to explore Xi'an, then take an overnight train to Shanghai.

Day 8 Shanghai
Enjoy free time to explore this vibrant and exotic city after an orientation walk.

Day 9 Shanghai
Enjoy free time to explore this vibrant and exotic city after an orientation walk.

Day 10 Shanghai/Guilin
Take an overnight train to Guilin and transfer to the Longji Terraces area.

Day 11 Guilin/Longji
Transfer to the breathtakingly beautiful Longji Terraces area.

Day 12 Longji
Enjoy an included half-day trek along the hills and terraces to Dazai.

Day 13 Longji/Yangshuo
Opt to cycle through the countryside of Yangshuo, experience a local cooking school, practice tai chi, or see the light and sound show on the river produced by Zhang Yimou.

Day 14 Yangshuo
Free time in Yangshuo.

Day 15 Yangshuo
Free time in Yangshuo.

Day 16 Yangshuo/Shenzhen Train Station
Travel to Guilin, then board a fast train to Shenzhen.

Day 17 Shenzhen Train Station/Hong Kong
Cross the border into Hong Kong. Visit Victoria Harbour. Enjoy free time to explore this vibrant and exotic city.

Day 18 Hong Kong
Depart at any time.