Day 1 : Chengdu
Welcome to China! Arrive at any time, then meet your CEO and group in the evening for a Welcome Meeting & Orientation walk. Afterwards, join your crew for your First Night Out in the vibrant city of Chengdu!
Set out on an orientation walk near the hotel with your CEO to get your bearings. They will show you restaurants, points of interest, supermarkets, ATMs, etc.
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
Day 2 : Chengdu/Chongqing
This morning, opt to visit the Giant Panda Breeding Center with your CEO or explore Chengdu on your own. In the afternoon, we'll take the bullet train to Chongqing. Join your CEO for an orientation walk to get your bearings then enjoy a free evening.
Orientation Walk
Chongqing
Join your CEO to get your bearings around Chongqing.
Free time in Chengdu! Opt to visit the Giant Panda Breeding Center.
Bullet Train
Chengdu - Chongqing
Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.
Optional Activities - Day 2
Giant Panda Breeding Center
Chengdu 3h
Visit the popular pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, created to provide an ideal breeding environment for these endangered creatures. Learn about their life cycle and habitat and take memorable photographs of these iconic national treasures. See a number of other rare species, including the little-known red panda. Arrive in the fall for a chance to see tiny newborn pandas.
Day 3 : Chongqing
Hop on a public bus or metro with your CEO and visit Ciqikou Old town, where bamboo and wood frames still make up the foundation of most architecture as it did 1000 years ago. Then head to downtown Chongqing for a walking tour of the city, visiting spots like Chao Tian Men Square and Liberation Monument. Once it's dark, get a view of Hongyadong, an 11-story 2000 year old military base turned commercial center.
Ciqikou Old Town
Chongqing
Get a glimpse of Old Chongqing from the times of the Ming & Qing dynasties, dating as far back as the 1300s. What was once a busy port is now a beautiful riverside spot.
Chongqing City Walking Tour
Chongqing
Take a walking tour of downtown Chongqing, one of China's most important cities. We'll stop at important places like Chao Tian Men Square and Liberation Monument. Afterwards, opt to ride the ferry across the river.
Hongyadong Night View
Chongqing
At night, once it's dark, visit the 1000 year old, 11 story high complex. This beautiful and ancient fortress for the state is now a main commercial compelx.
Day 4 : Chongqing/Zhangjiajie
Rise with the sun to get a morning train to Zhangjiajie, home to one of China's most impressive natural landscapes. This is a longer travel day so make sure to have some entertainment ready for the train ride. In the afternoon, arrive to Zhangjiajie and take an orientation walk of the city.
Train
Chongqing - Zhangjiajie 6h - 7h 380km
Ride in a sleeper train from Chongqing to Zhangjiajie.
Orientation Walk
Zhangjiajie
Take an orientation walk of the city where the mountains and the river meet.
Day 5 : Zhangjiajie
Prepare to feel like you've been transported to the world of Pandora from Avatar. After a short shuttle ride, we'll hike through the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park to view the Tianzi Mountain and Pillar of the Southern Sky. Take it all in before taking hiking back or opt to ride the 1070 ft elevator back down to the base of the forest.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie
Step into another world and watch as the mist forms around sky scraper tall mountain karsts. Embark on an unforgettable hiking experience. These are moderate hiking trails that ascend up stairs. The work is well worth the view. We will spend 6-7 hours in this magical place.
Day 6 : Zhangjiajie
Today is a free day to spend it how you'd like. Choose to tour other parts of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park because your entry ticket is valid for two full days of exploration. Opt to take a day trip to Tianmen Shan National Park or explore the beautiful city of Zhangjiajie.
Free time:
Zhangjiajie Full day
Spend a full day exploring Zhangjiajie how you wish! Return to the National Park, tour Mt Tianzi, an entirely different national park, or explore the beautiful town.
Day 7 : Zhangjiajie/Yangshuo
Catch the early morning bullet train to Guilin before climbing into a bus to Yangshuo. After checking into the hotel, take an orientation walk of the city and enjoy a free night out.
Private Vehicle
Guilin - Yangshuo
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Orientation Walk
Yangshuo 1h
This backpacker town is full of things to do and see. An orientation walk will get you situated and help you make the most of your time in this idyllic location.
Bullet Train
Zhangjiajie - Guilin 7h 700km
Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.
Day 8 : Yangshuo
Pedal around the city and into the countryside this morning on a guided tour of Yangshuo. Bike along rivers, through local villages and near stunning karst formations. Opt for a short hike up Moon hill, then bike back and enjoy lunch together as a group. Spend the afternoon how'd like in Yangshuo. Then in the evening, join your group and CEO for your Big Night Out!
Yangshuo Guided Cycle Tour
Yangshuo 4h - 5h 10km
Follow the guide and cycle over the flat(ish) landscape past rice paddies, local farmers, and water buffalo. Marvel at the limestone karsts and hear the legends of how they came to be. Stop for lunch at the house of a local family for a tasty meal made from freshly grown produce.
Enjoy free time in Yangshuo.
Grab a drink on us and head out for a Big Night Out with your group!
Day 9 : Yangshuo
A free day in Yangshuo means you can spend it how you'd like. There is so much to do in this amazing city. Opt to visit the Xianggongshan & Tea Farm or go to the Impressions Liu Sanjie light show. How about a Tai Chi or Kung Fu class? Even a cooking class! The options are endless. In the evening, meet with your group to before traveling to Hong Kong the next day.
Free time:
Yangshuo Full day
Spend your final day in Yangshuo how you wish.
Optional Activities - Day 9
Central Chinese Cooking Class - Yangshuo
Yangshuo 3h
Calling all foodies! Get an inside look at real Chinese food with a tour of the Yangshuo market to learn about the ingredients used in the Yangshuo area. Afterward, learn to cook Chinese food in a traditional Chinese farmhouse in the beautiful countryside just outside Yangshuo. After the cooking class you can sit down and enjoy the delicious dishes you have prepared.
Start the day early with a private Tai Chi class led by a local expert. This weaving together of calming yoga and meditation is practiced by millions daily throughout China and around the world. Learn the basic principles and moves of this ancient practice and start to discover firsthand why Tai Chi is revered for such health benefits as stress relief, improved balance and circulation, and overall well-being.
Impression Liu Sanjie Culture Show
Yangshuo 2h
When the sun goes down, the Li River lights up for the 'Impression of Liu Sanjie' light show. The show consists of 7 episodes: the Prelude, Red Impression, Green Impression, Golden Impression, Blue Impression, Silvery Impression and the Epilogue. Each scene in the show is more spectacular and breathtaking than the last and is made up of 600 actors and actresses, colourful stage lights, and special-effect smoke systems. Watch the moonlight dance along the Li River combined with colourful lights and dancers as the show plays on!
Xianggongshan & Tea Farm Visit
Yangshuo
Travel us Xianggongshan, one of the amazing karst mountains in Yangshuo. Go up to the top and enjoy a birds eye view of the LiRiver. Visit a tea plantation and pick kumquats.
Day 10 : Yangshuo/Hong Kong
It may be our last day together but we still have an adventure. This morning we take the bullet train to Hong Kong. Spend the last few hours together with your new friends. Your trip finishes upon arrival in Hong Kong.
Please note: Departing flights should be booked no earlier than 8pm.
Bullet Train
Yangshuo - Hong Kong 4h30m - 5h 555km
Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.
