Real China: From Great Walls to Giant Pandas

Overview

From the mighty Great Wall to the playful pandas of Chengdu, this 12-day adventure is your fast-track into the heart of real China. Walk through ancient dynasties, pedal through misty karst mountains, snack your way through street markets, and end it all in the vibrant city of Hong Kong. It’s the perfect blend of culture, nature, and unforgettable moments.

💎 All-Inclusive (except flights) | Hotel & Meals Included | Private Guided Experiences

🛎 What’s Included?

✅ 11 nights’ accommodation, 4-star accommodation and the highest level of service

✅ Transportation: Overnight Hard Sleeper Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, High-speed Train, Subway, Taxi
✅ 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners
✅ English-Speaking Resident Tour Director and Local Guides
✅ Industry leading Guest-to-Guide ratio (averaging 6:1)
✅ Our knowledgeable Customer Service Team to answer your queries – just a phone call, email or chat away
✅ Customer Service pre-trip phone calls to ensure you’re ‘trip ready’
✅ Nutritious snacks to keep you fueled
✅ All activities outlined in the itinerary
✅ All necessary equipment (well-maintained and safe) for activities

❌ Not Included: International flights, personal expenses, extra activities

Real China: From an Ancient Wonder to Pandas & Karst Peaks

You could spend a lifetime exploring China and still only scratch the surface—but this 12-day immersive adventure gets you closer to the heart of it than most. Start in Beijing, where imperial history meets modern energy, and tick a bucket list moment with a hike along the Great Wall of China, one of the world’s most awe-inspiring structures.

Next, journey to Xi’an to stand face-to-face with the silent army of the Terracotta Warriors, a wonder buried in mystery and history. Then, it’s off to Chengdu, where the highlight is undeniably the Giant Panda Breeding Centre—prepare to fall in love with these adorable icons of conservation.

Slow down in People’s Park, where locals sip tea and play mahjong, and snack your way through Chengdu’s spicy street food scene with a local guide who knows where to find the best bites. In Yangshuo, swap the city buzz for cycling through surreal karst mountain landscapes, paddle on peaceful rivers, and soak in postcard-perfect views of Moon Hill.

Wrap up your journey in Hong Kong, a city that fuses tradition and innovation, and where night markets, skyscrapers, and dim sum await. With expert local leaders, seamless travel, and a perfect balance of adventure, history, and leisure, this is Real China—bold, beautiful, and unforgettable.

• Walk the walk on the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China (one of the Seven Wonders of the World), watching the stones snake as far as the eye can see. If you’d like, you can even toboggan back down!
• Take a scenic cycling tour through farms and villages in Yangshuo’s karst-dotted countryside. Every turn in the road brings you to another postcard-perfect spot before riding to Moon Hill and taking a short hike that leads to panoramic views of the area.
• Watch rolly polly baby pandas playing, munching bamboo and generally doing their thing at the Panda Breeding Centre in Chengdu – if they’re not already, pandas might just be your favourite animal after this.
• Join a local guide to see the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an – the most famous site in the city – only discovered in 1976 by farmers digging a well.
• Eat your way through China, from Beijing’s Peking duck to the delicious Sichuan pepper – then, maybe challenge yourself with authentic local delicacies like silkworms, spicy rabbit head and beer fish.