Overview

Biking Tour in Guilin

This 14-day China Hiking & Biking Tour Combo from Beijing to Hong Kong will give you a great experience of outdoor fun. Enjoy yourself trekking Beijing Jinshanling Great Wall, biking on Xian old city wall, cycling in rural Guilin countryside, explore Longji Rice Terraces and minority villages on foot... and take in the beauty of China from north to south.

Best for: Hikers, Cyclists, Adventurers

Duration: 14 days & 13 nights

Destinations: Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Longsheng - Yangshuo - Hong Kong

Travel type: Private adventure tour - FlexibleFree to customize

Highlights:
• Hiking the great wonders - the Great Wall in Beijing
• Walking along the most scenic River - Li River
• Walking beautiful coastal mountain ranges - Dragon's Back
• Moderate biking tour in Karst peaks in Guilin

Customize Your Tour:
☑  Travel Dates  ☑ Your Interests  ☑ Your Travel Style

Day
Arrive at Beijing and our tour guide will meet you at the airport and then transfer to hotel by private car. Rest of the day is free at leisure to acclimatize the jet lag.

Full day city sightseeing by foot and bike. Take metro to Tiananmen Square after breakfast and view the world largest city square. You may have chance to visit the Memoria Hall of Chairman Mao. And then, cross Tian'an Gate, enter the Forbidden City for a two hours visit of the imperial palace during Ming and Qing Dynasty. A section of the wall at Donghua Gate has opened and from them you can view the palace from a high point. Walk out from north exit, you will climb up Jingshan Hill (Coal Hill) to take a bird view of the whole palace and center area of Beijing city. Walk across Beihai Park and get to Houhai area for lunch. This afternoon you will have a biking tour in the Hutongs for around 2hrs. Take metro back to hotel after the trip.

Meal: B, L 

Beijing Fobidden City

Walking on the wild section of the Great Wall is one of the most exciting activities in China. Today you will walk the classic section of Jinshanling Great Wall. Drive 2 hours to Jinshanling and start the walking from restored section and then head to east to the wild walls. It takes around 4 hours and some parts are very steep. At East Five Hole Tower, you will descend by steps to meet your car and transfer to the foot of Jiankou Great Wall. Overnight in guest house with private washroom.

Meal: B, L, D

The Great Wall Hiking

Continue your Great Wall hiking trip today. Jiankou Great Wall is famous for its steepness and wilderness. We will adjust the difficulties according to your physical condition. The walk from Jiankou to Mutianyu takes about 4.5hrs. Before the No. 23 Tower of Mutianyu Great Wall, the walk is on wild walls. Descend to meet your car and drive to hotel in Beijing.

Meal: B, L 

Mutianyu Great Wall

Check out after breakfast and then go to visit the Temple of Heaven, an imperial complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It is now a park that local people go for different activities, like Taichi, Singing & dancing, chess playing, etc. If time permits, stroll around Panjiayuan Flea & Antique Market for a free shopping. After lunch in local restaurant, transfer to train station for high speed train to Xian.

Meal: B, L

Visit the most famous Terracotta Warriors and Horsed Museum this morning. It is known as the eighth wonder of the world and a museum to display terra-cotta warriors and horses in Qin Dynasty. Back to down town in the afternoon and visit Grand Mosque located at the heart of ancient city of Xian and next to the Drum Tower. It is the hub of the Moslem community in Xian City, and offers a variety of local flavor snacks. Take a biking tour on the Ancient City Wall at sunset time.

Meal: B, L

Terracotta Warriors and Horsed Museum

Take morning flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, transfer to Longji scenic area 80km from downtown. From car park, walk 30min to Ping'an Zhuang Minority Village at top of the mountain. Afternoon walking tour to ancient Zhuang Village (one way 4km) via small path between rice terraces. Visit No. 2 sightseeing point to view sunset at the rice terraces (weather permitting). One of the largest rice terraces in China, Longji looks like a huge dragon's back bone, hence the name. Stay overnight at a guesthouse in the village, sleeping with the whispering with insects.

Meal: B, L

Enjoy the walking tour from Ping'an Village to Dazhai today. Starting from No. 1 sightseeing point to view sunrise in the morning, and then walk 12km and takes about 4hrs to Dazhai Village. Altitude changes between 450m and 1150m. On the way, you'll take in the incredible view of terraced fields again, and witness yourself the local way of living and farming. Meet your car and drive to Guilin city in the afternoon.

Meal: B, L

Longji Rice Terrace Hiking trip

Today you'll explore Guilin by another means of transport - bike. The cycling trip starts from the suburb of Guilin. You'll bike along the Huajiang River connecting Guilin countryside and discover an idyllic pastoral scene in rural China. This biking trip can be adjusted from 30km to 60km according to your physical condition. Visit Daxu Ancient Town after the riding. This over 2000-year-old town is located right next to Li River, and still retains its hundred-old characteristics, old streets and traditional dwellings.

Meal: B, L

Biking in Guilin

Wake in fresh air, walk down the terraced fields and transfer to Shangnei Village. Start hiking Li River along an ancient trail. You'll walk up and down the forest. through beautiful wilderness. Enjoy the stunning Karst landscapes, limestone peaks, villages and bamboo groves along the river. Then the hike gets easier, and you'll take a ferry aross Li River, before finally arriving Xingping Town, an old fishing village beside Li River. The local fishermen are still good at cormorant fishing. 

Meal: B, L

Hopefully you've had a nice sleep last night. Today's hiking tour starts from Xingping to Fuli. The old town of Fuli is rich in history and famous for being the hometown of Chinese paper fan. You will walk around 15km among Karst hills, and pass rice fields, orchards, authentic villages and reservoirs. In the afternoon, mingle with the locals to visit Fuli Market, where various local specialty are on sale. before transferring back to hotel.

Meal: B, L

Hiking in Yangshuo

Free at leisure in the morning. You can walk around to discover some villages or take a brisk wander through West Street. Transfer to Guilin, and take afternoon high speed train to Hong Kong.

Meal: B

In the metropolis Hong Kong, there are also amazing hiking trails. Take a full day guided hiking tour of Dragon's Back, to take in beautiful coastal scenery. The Dragon's Back trail provides stunning views of Shek O, Tai Long Wan, Stanley, Tai Tam and the South China Sea, to glimpse into the modernity and past of Hong Kong. You'll find the walking experience today is quite different from those of previous days.

Meal: B

Free at leisure for your own exploration in Hong Kong. Public transports are well developed here and you can easily take metro, Ding Ding bus and star ferry to noted sites of Victoria Peak, Central business district, Avenue of Star or Flower & Bird Market. Transfer to airport for your departure flight.

Meal: B

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Victoria Peak

What's included

  • 1-on-1 Travel Consultant

    Your China based expert listens to your wishes carefully, provides professional advice, ensures unlimited itinerary revisions before done and 24/7 helpline service while traveling.

  • Private Local Guide and Driver

    Your guides are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, and your drivers are professional, polite and patient. They are very flexible to accommodate your personal needs and happy to show you the local attractions, history, culture, foods and real life. 
    Private transfers from hotel to attractions, airport or train station are also included.

  • Accommodation to Suite Your Preference

    In each place, we hand pick hotels ranging from luxury 5 star, superior 4 star to comfortable 3 star. Luxury or cozy boutique hotels and budget guesthouses are also among your choices. You could decide where to stay to meet your taste and budget.

  • Gourmet Meals

    Most of the hotels we select offer both Western and Chinese buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner included are arranged in selected restaurants to taste authentic Chinese cuisine and local specialties. Thus you may also have a unique food tour.
    Meals specified in itinerary as B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner.

  • Attractions and Activities Listed on the Itinerary

    Our China tour packages have included the (first/main) entry to all attractions and the expenses of activities on the itinerary (except the optional activities).

  • Internal Transportation

    Based on your needs, we could make bookings of internal transportation, including domestic flights, inter-city trains, long-distance bus, etc.

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