SEMI INDEPENDENT: Take in the best of China on this Essentials tour which starts and ends in Hong Kong! Admire the skyline of the city from Victoria Peak and contrast this with the lush scenery and karst peaks of Yangshuo. Enjoy bamboo rafting on the Yulong River, learn Mandarin as you travel and see giant pandas in Chengdu. Visit the Terracotta Army in Xi'an, join an optional Kung Fu masterclass in Shaolin, hike along an unrestored section of the Great Wall and explore sprawling Beijing independently.
- Hong Kong - Start and end your China adventure in this economic powerhouse, and enjoy views of the city from Victoria Peak
- Yangshuo - Spend your free time hiking and enjoying the scenery, plus take an included bike ride and sail a bamboo raft along the Yulong River
- Chengdu - Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see China's national animal and other rare species such as red pandas
- Xi'an - Marvel at the famous Terracotta Army and join an optional bike ride along the Ming Dynasty city walls
- Shaolin - See the Shaolin Temple and opt for a Kung Fu masterclass, or choose to visit the impressive UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes
- The Great Wall - Hike along a quiet, unrestored section of this ancient wonder and spend a night camping nearby
- Beijing - Discover the highlights of China's capital independently, choosing to visit the Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square
- Mandarin Challenge - Practice the local tongue with several included Mandarin lessons throughout your tour and a language challenge around Beijing
