China Fam Trip 12th July 2009 - Overland Trip

1 ½ weeks: Day 1 to Day 9 (IMT-FCHI9)

Intro

China is a fascinating country to visit. Walk on the Great Wall of China, a wonderful experience that you will never forget. Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Beijing, including Peking Duck. Travel to Xi'an to see the incredible Terracotta Warriors and continue your journey, stopping to see the rice terraces at Longshen. Enjoy spending time in Yangshou, with it's amazing scenery and end in vibrant Hong Kong. A fantastic trip visiting some of the highlights of China.

Staffing as shown in the 'Factfinder'

Accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing excursions as per itinerary.

Transfer to hotel on arrival.

Itineraries

Day 1,Day 1, Beijing

Arrive and check in to your hotel. Later this evening you will have the chance to meet your tour leader and the other members of the tour.

Day 2,Day 2, Beijing - Great Wall

Day excursion to one of the less-visited parts of the Great Wall. Approx. 5 hours driving.

Day 3,Day 3, Beijing

Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. In the evening we board our overnight train to Xian. Approx. 14 hour train ride.

Day 4,Day 4, Xi'an

Morning arrival and excursion to the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an. Free afternoon to explore this ancient capital of China.

Day 5,Day 5, Xi'an - Longsheng

A free morning. Perhaps visit Xi'an’s beautiful wooden mosque and the Muslim quarter. In the afternoon we fly to Guilin and transfer to Longsheng, home of the 'Dragon's backbone' rice terraces.

Day 6,Day 6, Longsheng - Yangshuo

Hike around the spectacular rice terraces before a short bus ride to Yangshuo.

Day 7,Day 7, Yangshuo

An optional morning bike ride into the countryside. Discover the tranquil rural trails through the stunning limestone karst scenery. Free afternoon to enjoy the many activities available here.

Day 8,Day 8, Yangshuo

Free day for more activities, go shopping or just relax. Overnight sleeper train to Shenzhen.

Day 9,Day 9, Hong Kong

Cross the border into the Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region). Continue by public transport to Kowloon’s Hung Hom station. Tour ends on arrival.

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Last updated: 18th December 2008