12D Cycle China,
Hong Kong to Beijing
Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Zhaoqing, Deqing, Wuzhou, Yangshuo, Xi’an, Beijing
USD $1,355 per rider; local payment of USD $200 per person
Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare and taxes.
Discover China by bike, which is the perfect pace to interact with the local people and experience the culture up close. Cycle through quiet farming hamlets and follow rivers to discover small villages and bustling market towns along the way. No visit to China would be complete without a visit to the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors. An ideal adventure for the active traveller!
Highlights
- Fully supported bike tour
- Entrance to Terracotta Warriors
- Entrance to Great Wall
- Hutong cycling excursion
Day 01 / Arrive Hong Kong
Arrive in Hong Kong at any time.
Day 02 / Guangzhou
Travel to the port city of Guangzhou. Explore the local market for a glimpse into traditional daily life amidst a city that is rapidly moving into modern times.
Day 03 / Zhaoqing
Take an authentic sampan across the West River to the ancient city of Zhaoqing. Cycle through peaceful villages and miles of rice fields as you experience rural China on two wheels.
Day 04 / Deqing
Enjoy a day of cycling through quiet farming hamlets and developing new towns through a part of China few tourists see.
Day 05 / Wuzhou
After cycling through picturesque rural vistas, arrive in bustling Wuzhou. Along with its Cantonese-influenced customs and habits, this traditional ancient town is also known as the ’snake capital of the world’.
Days 06-07 / Yangshuo
Follow the West River along to Yangshuo. Experience real village life as you explore the spectacular limestone karst hills and rice paddy fields of one of China’s most beautiful landscapes.
Days 08-09 / Xi’an
This ancient city, the capital of China for many years, is home to one of The Middle Kingdom’s greatest archaeological treasures – the Terracotta Warriors. Indulge your tastebuds with some of the best market food in the country.
Days 10-11 / Beijing
Pedal through Beijing on Chinese-style bikes as you explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the back-street hutongs for a look at how old-world China is still thriving today. Hike along the Great Wall and marvel at its scope.
Day 12 / Depart Beijing
2008 Dates
- Sep 15 - 28
- Oct 13 - 26
- Nov 17 - 30
- Dec 15 - 28
2009 Dates
- Jan 19 - Feb 01
- Feb 16 - Mar 01
- Mar 16 - 29
- Apr 27 - May 09
- Sep 14 - 27
- Oct 12 - 25
- Nov 16 - 29
- Dec 14 - 27
Group Size
- Minimum 04, Maximum 15
Group Leader
- Tour Leader throughout
Accommodation
- Hotels/guesthouses (10 nights), sleeper train (1 night).
Transport
- Train, local bus, private bus, walking, cycling.
Meals Included
- No meals are included
Meal Budget
- Allow USD $170 for meals not included.
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