Chinese Crackers - Overland Trip
2 weeks: Beijing to Hong Kong (IMT-FACC08)
Intro
Bring history alive with this fun-packed adventure for the whole family. Visit the historical sites that define Chinas imperial past AND try out some of its more exotic rides - camels, sheepskin-rafts even sand-toboggans. In Chengdu you will get to see the cute but endangered pandas, and in Yangshuo you will cycle through magnificent countryside.Maximum Group Size
20Arrival Transfer
Airport transfer to hotel on Day 1Fully Escorted
By tour leader and services of local guide in Xi\'anTransport
Soft sleeper train, public and private buses, overnight luxury sleeper bus, taxiFlights
Beijing to Yinchuan, Xi\'an to Chengdu and Chengdu to GuilinActivities
Walk along the Great Wall, camel ride, and bike rideAccommodation
10 nights tourist class hotels, 1 night under the stars in the desert, 1 night soft sleeper train, 1 night overnight luxury busMeals
Not included except on the overnight camel ride and breakfast in Hong Kong. Allow US$8 per dayEntrance Fees
Not included. Allow US$50 for all sites listed as part of the itineraryItineraries
Day 1, BEIJINGArrival day.
Day 2, BEIJINGA full day excursion to the Great Wall with the chance to take a hike along one of the most beautiful sections.
Day 3, BEIJINGVisit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Free afternoon to explore Beijing's other sights - perhaps take a boat out on the lake at the Summer Palace. In the evening there is the option to watch the incredible Beijing acrobats.
Day 4, ZHONGWEIFly to Yinchuan and continue to Zhongwei. Free time to explore.
Day 5, SHAPOTOU - CAMEL SAFARIA day of activities - we transfer to Shapotou on the banks of the great Yellow River and the southern fringes of the Gobi Desert. We have the chance to raft down the Yellow River on inflatable sheepskins and to go sand-tobogganing. In the afternoon we ride out into the desert on camels for an overnight camp. (D)
Day 6, SHAPATOU - XI'ANSee the sunrise in the desert and take a morning ride on our camels. After a chance to freshen up back in Zhongwei we catch an overnight train to Xi'an. (B)
Day 7, XI'ANA free day to explore this wonderful ancient city. Visit the Muslim quarter or take a bike ride on top of the city walls.
Day 8, XI'AN - CHENGDUExcursion to the Terracotta Warriors and the First Emperor's tomb. After a picnic lunch we take a flight to Chengdu.
Day 9, CHENGDUExcursion to the Panda Sanctuary, where we see these delightful animals, as well as their less well known cousin, the red panda. Free afternoon to explore the many parks for which Chengdu is famous, or perhaps sample the delicious local food.
Day 10, YANGSHUOA flight to Guilin before continuing to the enchanting small town of Yangshuo, in the heart of one of the most beautiful areas of China. We have laid on a fun session of activities - cooking, tai-chi and painting / calligraphy - you might even learn how to write your name in Chinese characters! For those who want to be energetic, there are plenty of other opportunities including climbing, caving and bike riding.
Day 11, YANGSHUOA bike ride through this amazing landscape, and an opportunity for a swim to cool off.
Day 12, YANGSHUO - SHENZHENA free day to do as you please or hunt for souvenirs in the excellent markets. In the evening we board an overnight luxury sleeper train to Shenzhen.
Day 13, HONG KONGTake the MTR train to Kowloon. The rest of the day is free to explore this bustling metropolis.
Day 14, HONG KONGTour ends after breakfast. (B)
Last updated: 8th June 2008
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