Walking the Charms of China - Privately Guided

11 Days Excluding Flights From

11 Days from

USD 5120

Walking & Trekking

Activity Level

Moderate

Ways to Travel :

Activity :

Walking & Trekking

Group Size :

1 - 4

Ages :

16+

Trip Code :

W10CH

This truly is an experience of a lifetime as you journey across this fascinating country to witness the real Charms of China, with the added benefit of your own private guide.

Your adventure begins in the city that never sleeps, Beijing. With a guided visit to the Forbidden City, you’ll soon become immersed in the remarkable history of this former Chinese Imperial Palace. You’ll have the opportunity to add guided tours of Tiananmen Square & the Temple of Heaven, along with a traditional Peking Duck Banquet, and incredible Kung Fu or Opera night time shows. Experience for yourself one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Great Wall of China. You’ll walk along wild and restored sections as you encounter countless fortifications dominating the skyline; this really is a spectacle to behold.

As you leave Beijing & The Great Wall of China behind, you’ll take a high speed train to Xi’an, an ancient imperial capital and eastern departure point of the Silk Road. Xi’an is where you’ll feast your eyes on one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th century – the Terracotta Warriors. Showcasing terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the Museum Halls & Pits are an extraordinary sight. You’ll also have time to explore the Ancient City Walls of Xi’an, built under the rule of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang as a military defence system; these walls are particularly beautiful to cycle on as the sun is setting behind you. Your time in Xi’an ends with a trip to the bustling Muslim Quarters to sample their famously exotic street food.

After your first few days near to the cities, the third portion of your trip takes you to the sub-tropical region of Guilin in Southern China. Famous for its dramatic landscapes of limestone karst hills, Guilin sits on the banks of the Li River offering a true natural paradise. Here, you’ll traverse the lush rice terraces known locally as the ‘Dragon’s Backbone’, passing through remote villages and walking alongside the tranquil Li River. This region invites you to enjoy a slower pace where the ‘old style’ way of life is still thriving – quite a stark contrast to city life. You’ll fly back to Beijing for your last night before departing for home, we’re confident with fond memories of the true Charms of China.

Highlights

Delve into the ancient city of Beijing, exploring the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & historic hutongs
Journey along the famous Great Wall of China, along wild and restored sections, as you witness one of the Seven Wonders of the World
Admire the mighty Terracotta Warriors and Ancient City Walls of Xi'an, sampling local cuisine in the Muslim Quarters
Walk along Guilin's vast rice terraces known as the 'Dragon's Backbone', alongside bamboo forests and the iconic Li River
Your own private English speaking guide and driver throughout the trip - benefit from insider knowledge and a personalised experience

What's Included

10 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 4* hotels and a local farmer house
All breakfasts & seven lunches
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
Services of an experienced walking guide
Luggage transfers between hotels
Train from Beijing to Xi'an & car transfers as per itinerary
Domestic flights from Xi'an to Guilin & from Guilin to Beijing
Reduction in price per person for 3 or 4 travellers

What's Not Included

Dinners
Travel insurance
Single room (available on request - compulsory supplement)
Solo travellers (available on request - compulsory supplement)
Visas or vaccinations
Private guided tour of Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven (optional extra)
Beijing Peking Duck Banquet (optional extra)
Li River Impression Liusanjie Open-Air Live Show (optional extra)

5 Days of Walking & Trekking

Day 2

8 km / 5 miles

Day 3

10 km / 6.2 miles

Day 7

12 km / 7.5 miles

Day 8

15 km / 9.3 miles

Day 9

11 km / 6.8 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony though practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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Walking the Charms of China - Privately Guided

This truly is an experience of a lifetime as you journey across this fascinating country to witness the real Charms of China, with the added benefit of your own private guide.

5 Days of Walking & Trekking

Sustainability and Impact

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Itinerary

Beijing Beijing London London

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China

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China

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Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel, Beijing

Grand Noble Hotel, Xi'an

Bravo Hotel, Guilin

Bamboo Leaf Hotel, Yangshuo

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