Experience a 10-day China adventure from Beijing to Shanghai featuring Great Wall camping, West Lake cruising, and scenic hikes with bilingual adventure leaders.
  • Hike and camp on an unrestored Great Wall section.
  • Walk Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City’s imperial halls.
  • Sail West Lake to an island amid Hangzhou scenery.
  • Hike Jiuyao Mountain for sunset views over Hangzhou.
  • Hike the Nine Creeks in Misty Woods.
  • Explore Shanghai’s Yu Garden.
  • Join an introductory Mandarin lesson during Great Wall camping.
  • Admire Shanghai’s skyline from Jinmao Tower’s viewing platform.
Expect simple, sociable stays in basic hostels across Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai, plus a memorable night camping on a secluded section of the Great Wall (replaced by a local guest house before 1 May and after 30 September). One overnight sleeper train to Hangzhou is also included.