The ideal tour for people who appreciate nature and enjoy hiking! This tour lets you explore China your way! Begin your adventure in Beijing where you can hike along the Simatai Great Wall. Travel to remote areas of China. Tibet and Yunnan, now easily accessible, attract visitors looking to discover the unique topography and explore exotic tribes and cultures. Take a break in Chengdu and get up-close to the giant pandas. At the end of your adventure, hike along trails past lovely villages and stop on the beautiful hilltop to admire the incredible Terraced Rice Fields.

 

Beijing: the capital of China

• Wear comfortable shoes, pack a lunch and hike along the Simatai Great Wall, which is known for its steepness and ruggedness. You will get amazing scenery of the winding Wall and experience how great it feels to walk on the "wild" Great Wall of China.
• See the old area of Beijing as you zigzag by rickshaw through the grayish hutongs, a unique residential community found only in China, where people live as they have for generations, appreciating traditional old Beijing style residential architecture and exploring the old yet not lost life styles in Beijing.
• Appreciate the magnificence of the Forbidden City, the largest and most intact ancient architectural complex in the world, explore the profound culture of China and lose yourself in history.

 

Lhasa: the highest city in the world

• Learn about the distinctive culture and austere life in this very religious region known as "the Rooftop of the World". 
• Ascend Red Hill to Lhasa's primary landmark – the Potala Palace. An architectural wonder and symbol of Tibetan Buddhism.
  

Chengdu: home of the giant pandas

• Giant pandas are a species peculiar to China. Get up-close to the giant panda, the national symbol of China, on a visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, where you can learn the habitat and growth of the pandas.
• Sip a cup of tea in one of the friendly tranquil teahouses, watch local people play mahjong, and enjoy a leisure lifestyle experience in South China.

Lijiang: the most exotic place in China

Arduous but rewarding, hike through the Tiger Leaping Gorge – the deepest canyon on the Yangtze River. A genuinely exotic adventure hiking route as dramatic as its name. You will Encounter people from minority ethnic groups and absorb the spectacular views of the ever changing landscape.

Guilin: the most picturesque city in China

• See the most unique example of a karst landscape. A Li River Cruise to Yangshuo in spring reveals the haunting beauty of Guilin's mist cloaked peaks. En route, view thousands of limestone peaks, quaint villages and bright green rice paddies. Sit back, relax and discover the pleasure of nature's grandeur.
• Climb up and down the picturesque Terraced Rice Fields, pass through quaint villages, encounter local people and finish your hike pleasantly tired. You will be surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet, so be sure to bring your camera to capture its beauty on film.

Brief Itinerary

Beijing: Day 1: Arrival in Beijing. Day 2: Beijing city tour to the Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Day 3: Drive to outskirt of Beijing; hiking the Simatai Great Wall. Day 4: Beijing Hutong tour; half day free.

Lhasa: Day 5: Fly to Lhasa; visit the Tibet Museum. Day 6: Lhasa city tour to the Potala Palace & Barkhor Street. Day 7 : Explore Lhasa Monasteries and visit Tibetan family.

Chengdu: Day 8: Fly to Chengdu; try Sichuan Food Day 9: Chengdu city tour; visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base and observe the giant pandas up close.

Lijiang: Day 10: Fly to Lijiang; excursion to the Ancient Town. Day 11: Drive to the Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge; hiking and overnight at guesthouse. Day 12: Continue hiking up to the Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge; overnight at guesthouse. Day 13: Continue hiking up and get across the Yangtze River; drive back to Lijiang. Day 14: Lijiang city tour; half day free.

Guilin: Day 15: Fly to Guilin via Kumming. Day 16: Drive to Longji; walks on rice terraces. Day 17: Li River cruise to Yangshuo; bike ride in the countryside. Day 18: Guilin city tour; final Departure.