Budget, active adventure tour of China from Hong Kong to Beijing & Shanghai
  • Watch the sunset from Victoria Peak over Hong Kong’s skyline.
  • Cycle Yangshuo’s countryside and raft the Yulong River.
  • Visit Chengdu’s Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center.
  • Witness the Terracotta Warriors near Xi’an.
  • Train in Kung Fu with a Shaolin master at Dengfeng.
  • Hike and camp on a partly unrestored Great Wall section.
  • Explore Shanghai’s French Concession and Tianzifang arts district.
  • Explore UNESCO-listed Hakka tulou and terraced tea fields in Fujian.
Accommodation is in basic hostels throughout, with stays in Hong Kong, Yangshuo, Chongqing, Chengdu (one hotel night), Xi’an, Dengfeng, Beijing and Shanghai. You’ll also spend a night on an overnight train, and sleep in a Fujian guesthouse. On the Great Wall, camp seasonally or use a nearby guesthouse.