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China Unveiled: 17-Day Journey from Hong Kong to Beijing

17 days
From Hong Kong to Beijing
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China Unveiled: 17-Day Journey from Hong Kong to Beijing - The Dragon Trip
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The Dragon Trip
Max group size:
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Age range:
7 to 80
Operated in:
English, Chinese
Tour id:
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Highlights

  • Cruise the Yulong River on a Chinese style Gondolas
  • Check out the Terracotta Warriors
  • Go see the Pandas
  • Optional Visit to The Shaolin Temple

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Meet Your Fellow Dragons
  2. Day 2 Victoria Peak and Travel to Yangshuo
  3. Day 3 Free time in Yanshuo
  4. Day 4 Cycling Trip in Rural Yangshuo and Bamboo Rafting Down Yulong River
  5. Day 5 Rural Life Experience in Yangshuo and Rock Climbing Option
  6. Day 6 Travel to Chengdu
  7. Day 7 See Giant Pandas at the Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center
  8. Day 8 Free time in Chengdu
  9. Day 9 Jinli & Chengdu People’s Park and Travel to Xi'an
  10. Day 10 Explore Xi'an at Your Own Pace
  11. Day 11 Terracotta Warriors
  12. Day 12 Travel to Shaolin and Mandarin lesson
  13. Day 13 Free day in Shaolin
  14. Day 14 Camp on The Great Wall of China
  15. Day 15 See the highlights of Beijing
  16. Day 16 Free time in Beijing
  17. Day 17 Departure Day
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  • Accommodation
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Meals

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Operated by

The Dragon Trip

Number of tours

27

Age Range

7 to 80 years old

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Transport
    Good
    3.7
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.3
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
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  • GA
    · August 11th, 2024
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    My trip to China with Dragon Trip was unforgettable! I like the concept of being closer to the country and its people and offering bike tours or camping on the Great Wall, for example. Of course, this may appeal mainly to younger people, but I also had a very good time. Some of the activities pushed us all to our limits, especially because of the humid heat at the end of July - but the experiences were really exceptional. The tour guides were all very approachable and always eager to help us. Yes, there are a lot of optional activities that have to be paid for separately, but these were quite affordable. In return, there was a full service with return trips for certain activities, which would not have been any cheaper if you had to organize it yourself and would have taken a lot of time to prepare. The program was varied and impressed not only us travellers, but also all my friends at home. Highly recommended!
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Hi Gilda. Thanks for your positive review. It's great to hear you had such a good time on the tour in China and that the adventure leaders were so accommodating. I'm glad you thought the additional activities were affordable and that the tour was well... Show more
    Trip date: July 2024
  • GS
    · November 14th, 2023
    Fantastic. Guides went overboard to help
    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Thank you very much for this review! It's brilliant to hear you enjoyed yourself and the guides went above and beyond with making your China experience so special - I will certainly be passing on this feedback to our guides. Best of luck with your... Show more
    Trip date: October 2019
  • J
    · December 13th, 2016
    The Dragon Trip is a great tour. Such value for money. The tour guides were all great and we don't think we could have traveled China without them.
    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Hi Jessica, thank you for your fantastic feedback!
    Trip date: July 2014
  • SS
    · September 12th, 2016
    I had an amazing time on the trip, the food, people , culture and the country in general was just breath taking. The tour was set at a good pace and i liked the fact that we had a lot of excursions to choose from. The tour guides were friendly, helpful and very supportive, even when i ended up in hospital. i was so glad they were there. Accommodations in some locations exceeded my expectations whilst others could of been a bit better. Overall its been one of the best trips i have had and have recommended it to so many people.
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Hi Sakshi, thank you for your feedback :) We are so pleased you had such a great time!
    Trip date: June 2014
  • RG
    · August 10th, 2016
    Beware! You will get what you pay for. The trip is relatively cheap and is no frills. You will get what you pay for. Our first day in Hong Kong we were met by a new young Group Leader who arrived at the Hostel in a fluster, gave no introductions or information and quickly ran us off to Victoria's Peak for a quick look up there. After Hong Kong, it was a painful trip via the Hong Kong metro, carrying all our luggage as we changed lines, for some 40 mins before arriving at the border of HK and mainland China. We were then put on a cramped tiny van for some 3 hours for our trip to Yangshuo. We stayed in the 2nd worst accomodation in town, 2nd after Monkey Jane's. Apparently Monkey Jane's was the choice of accomodation previously but was changed due to several complaints. And it was pretty easy to see why. We had a few beers at this establishment our first night. A bit grotty hostel, not much better than our current one , and run by a nasty woman who tries to rip off drunk visitors, espcecially ater treating them to a few rounds of beer pong - beware this woman, the workers there and this establishment in general! We are hosted here by a young lady named Sally and we are even taken to her home village. This is a great experience. It was then onto on of our many long train journeys across China, the won longest being 16 hours and 25 hours. This was a painful experience. If you can handle the train system of China, you can handle anything. Commuters smoke non-stop and you have little personal space. Chengdu and Xi'an - we had two cool group leaders in Sacha and Kidd. This parts of the tour were run smoothly and enjoyably. The highlight of the tour is probably the night stay on an unrestored part of the Wall, near Beijing. The camping was rough going but worth the sunset and sunrise, tourist free, which is a refreshing change from the rest of the country. YOu are hosted here by a young lady named Luna who did a fine job. The Dragon Trip is a no frills trip, can be pretty tough for the uninitiated in Asia. Some tips on improvement - invest in your trip leaders and invest in some slightly better accomodation.
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Hi Rachael, thank you for taking the time to give your feedback :)
    Trip date: May 2015
  • China Unveiled: 17-Day Journey from Hong Kong to Beijing reviewer 6
    · August 8th, 2016
    The Dragon Trip were great to travel with. The cost effective tour included experienced tour guides who specialised in each town and fun activities. The people in my tour were awesome! Would recommend and go with Dragon Trip again!
    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback Natalie. We are very happy that you had such a great experience with The Dragon Trip!
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    Trip date: May 2015

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    • Are there any meals included in the tour?

      The tour includes specific meals, like one lunch and two dinners on designated days, allowing travelers to explore local cuisines according to their preferences.

    • Does the tour price include accommodation?

      Yes, the tour price fully includes accommodation along with transportation and several key activities listed in your itinerary.

    • Can I customize my tour to end in a different city?

      While direct customization to finish in a different city like Shanghai isn't standard, assistance in arranging travel to end your tour at another location can be provided.

    • What's involved in a 17-day tour from Hong Kong to Beijing?

      The tour includes visits to major sites like Victoria Peak, the Great Wall of China, and the Terracotta Warriors, among other activities, providing a comprehensive travel experience.

    • How much should I budget per day for food while touring China?

      In China, daily food expenses can be around 80 RMB at local restaurants recommended by your Adventure Leader. For simpler meals like fried rice or noodles, costs are even lower, typically under 10 RMB per meal.

    • Is tipping customary during tours in China?

      Tipping is not a customary practice in China; however, if you wish to tip for excellent service, it's entirely up to your discretion.

    • Do I need to quarantine when traveling to China?

      As of the latest update, there is no requirement to quarantine when traveling to China, but a PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure is necessary.

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