Journey by high-speed rail from Hong Kong to Shanghai, exploring Chongqing’s streets, Zhangjiajie’s towering landscapes and Changsha’s Nvshu heritage with a trip leader along the way.
  • Explore Hong Kong’s Temple Street Night Market after dark.
  • Walk Chongqing’s Old Town and ride the Yangtze cable car.
  • Enjoy Chongqing hotpot inside a former air-raid shelter.
  • Explore Tianmen Mountain’s cliff walkways and the Tianmen Cave arch.
  • Ride the Bailong Elevator and hike Zhangjiajie’s sandstone pillars.
  • Learn Nvshu women’s script in Changsha with a local master.
  • Walk the Bund’s historic riverfront with futuristic skyline views.
  • Stroll tree-lined streets of Shanghai’s historic French Concession.
Stay in hotels where mattresses may be firmer than you’re used to; extra quilts or bedding can be requested. Smoking is common and non-smoking rooms may not be available, so smoke odour may linger. Wi-Fi is often in reception and sometimes in rooms; your leader can advise and assist.