Passage Through China
21 days from US $3,665 pp twin share
This tour cuts a path through the middle of the middle kingdom, travelling out across the grasslands on the edge of the Tibetan plateau and travelling to amazing Xiahe, a place of pilgrimage for Tibetan Lamaism.
Many spectacular sights are witnessed during this journey, including the awe-inspiring Forbidden City in Beijing, various sections of the Great Wall of China, the renowned Terracotta Warriors and Xiahe, a place of pilgrimage for Tibetan Lamaism. The scenery is inspiring and varied, but always hauntingly beautiful. Most of all, this tour represents a cultural odyssey. From the heart of the Han Chinese homeland, you travel south west, meeting numerous ethnic groups along the way.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Fri) Arrive in Beijing and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Tour of Beijing, visiting Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square. |
| 3 | Visit a remote section of the Great Wall. Overnight train to Xian. |
| 4 | Arrive Xian. Visit Terracotta Warriors. |
| 5 | Free time, optional walking tour of Muslim Quarter. Overnight train to Lanzhou. |
| 6 | Arrive Lanzhou, bus to Bingling Temple (Buddhist Caves), then on to Xiahe. |
| 7-8 | Walking tour of Labrang Monastery. Bus to Langmusi, afternoon at leisure. |
| 9-10 | Drive to Songpan, free time. Bus to Jiuzhaigou. |
| 11 | Visit Jiuzhaigou National Park. |
| 12-13 | Drive to Chengdu. Visit Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. |
| 14 | Visit Giant Buddha at Leshan. |
| 15 | Optional trip to Wensu Monastery. Fly to Guilin. |
| 16 | Drive to Yangshuo, afternoon at leisure. |
| 17 | Bike ride to Moon Hill. Drive to Ping An. |
| 18 | Four hour walk to Dazai, bus back to Ping An. |
| 19 | Free time, bus to Guilin. Overnight train to Guangzhou. |
| 20 | Arrive Guangzhou. Ferry to Hong Kong, afternoon at leisure. |
| 21 | Trip ends in Hong Kong this morning (Thu). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
21 days |
Trip Code |
PCPC |
Activities |
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| Culture (Moderate), Walking (Easy) | |
Countries Visited |
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| China | |
Start City |
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| Beijing | |
End City |
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| Hong Kong, Hong Kong | |
