Budget 21-Day China Tour
When you join this 21-day cheap escorted highlights tour of China, you get to travel on local transport, including the vast rail network, and you get much closer to the people of this amazing and dynamic country. From ancient sites in Beijing the Great Wall to the lively modern streets of Shanghai, come closer to the ‘real China’ on your travels.
- Xian & Chengdu – Meet the famous Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huangdi see pandas at the famous research centre
- Yangtse River cruise – Relax for 3 days whilst the stunning river landscapes
- Villages and Rice Terraces – Take in rural China as we hike amongst the villages of the Dong, Yao and Zhuan people
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
4 Nights comfortable boat
4 Nights simple guesthouse
5 Nights comfortable hotel
5 Nights simple hotel
2 Nights simple overnight train
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader
Local Guide(s)
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 11
Lunch: 6
Dinner: 6
Trip Pace
Challenging
DAY 1 Beijing
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 Discover the sights of Beijing including the Forbidden City
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 Discover the Temple of Heaven, free afternoon in Beijing
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 4 Walk the Great Wall; overnight train to Xian
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 5 Free time to Xian's Muslim Quarter
Meals Provided: None
DAY 6 Discover the Terracotta Army; optional Tea Ceremony
Meals Provided: None
DAY 7 Morning train to Yichang; Board the Yangtse Riverboat
Meals Provided: None
DAY 8 Cruise down the Yangtse River passing through Xiling Gorge
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 9 Continue down the Yangtse River; Passing through the Wu and Qutang Gorges
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 10 A chance to visit the Fengdu Ghost City and take part in the Captain's farwell dinner
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 11 Disembark riverboat; bullet train to Chengdu
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 12 Visit the Panda Research Centre and take the bullet train to Sanjiang before driving to Ma An Zhai Village
Meals Provided: None
DAY 13 Drive to Ma An Zhai Village. Evening with local family
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 14 Meet Yao families in Longji and Dazhai Village
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 15 Hike from Dazhai to Pingan, passing incredible views
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 16 Transfer from Pingan to Yangshuo
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 17 Free day in Yangshuo; optional bike hire and cooking classes
Meals Provided: None
DAY 18 Transfer to Guilin; overnight train to Shanghai
Meals Provided: None
DAY 19 Free day in Shanghai; stroll along the Shanghai Bund
Meals Provided: None
DAY 20 Optional visit to the Pearl TV and Radio Tower
Meals Provided: None
DAY 21 Trip ends in Shanghai
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Shanghai.
