Explore the Forbidden City, trek the Great Wall of China, visit the famed Terracotta Warriors in Xian. Our 14 day China expedition includes train journeys across China and an exhilarating 171km cycle from Tian'anmen Square in the heart of Beijing, through rural farmland to Chengde with the Emperor’s Summer Palace and Hammer Rock.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1 - Fly to Beijing overnight
Day 2 - Arrive Beijing, at leisure in city
Day 3 - Morning tour of The Forbidden City followed by sightseeing and shopping
Day 4 - Cycle from Tia’anmen Square to Huairou
Day 5/6 - Cycle along rural roads with breathtaking views of the Chinese mountains and giant Miyun reservoir. Then we have our first views of the Great Wall
Day 7 - Trek along Jinshanling section of the Great Wall of China
Day 8 - Cycle from Jinshanling to main road below, then drive to Chengde. Final cycle ride near Chengde
Day 9 - Views of Hammer Rock Mountain. Trek to mountain and explore beautiful grounds of the Emperor’s Summer Palace
Day 10 - Bus back to Beijing. Overnight train to Xian
Day 11 - Walk along historic city wall, then some free time to explore Xian further
Day 12 - Explore some of the markets and see the famed Terracotta Warriors. O/N train to Beijing
Day 13 - Day free to explore Beijing
Day 14 - Arrive back in UK
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