Ride China’s railways from Beijing to Hong Kong, with leader-led visits to icons like the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors, panda encounters, countryside cycling in Yangshuo and serene Mt Qingcheng.
  • See the heart of China using the vast train network – you'll take one overnight train and three high-speed trains, covering almost 4000 km across the country from the north to the south!
  • Be welcomed into a local guesthouse near the Great Wall after hiking along this magnificent Wonder of the World, then join a dumpling demonstration for lunch.
  • Explore the countryside in the Yangshuo region, cycling through riverbanks and karsts and stopping at a local home for a freshly prepared lunch.
  • Embrace the epicurean delights of China – go on a leader-led tour of Xi’an’s Muslim quarter, where you can try lots of authentic snacks, head out for a day in Chengdu, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, and indulge in some steaming hotpot in the Sichuan province.
  • Veer off the busy tourist trail when you visit the ancient town of Tai’an, hike down Mt Qingcheng – a sacred mountain in Taoism – and encounter giant pandas at the Dujiangyan Panda Breeding Center.
Stay in hotels throughout the journey, with one night aboard an overnight train. Expect firm mattresses in some properties and note that smoking is common, with limited non-smoking rooms. Wi-Fi is often available in reception and sometimes in rooms; your leader can advise on connectivity.