Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 10 Day China: National Parks & Vibrant Cities. Step off the beaten path and fall head-first into a whole new side of China. From the bustling city of Chongqing, to the enchanting Zhangjiajie National Forest (the inspiration for Avatar's 'Pandora') and the otherworldly formations of Zhangjiajie, get ready for non-stop moments of "somebody pinch me". Including epic activities like a bike ride through Yangshuo's city and countryside, this 10-day China adventure is one you never knew you needed.
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Trip Length
10 Days
Trip Starts
Chengdu
Trip Ends
Hong Kong
Departures
May 2026 to Dec 2028
Countries Visited:
Hong Kong China
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Budget
Affordable
Age Range
18-39 Years
Max. Group Size
18
Pace
Moderate
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
ACCZ
Itinerary
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!
Accommodation:
Poshpacker Local Tea Hostel
Included Experiences
- Orientation Walk: 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: Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
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.
Accommodation:
Green Oriental Hotel Jiefangbei Qixinggang Branch
Included Experiences
- Orientation Walk: Join your CEO to get your bearings around Chongqing.
- Free Time: Free time in Chengdu! Opt to visit the Giant Panda Breeding Center.
- Bullet Train: Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.
Optional Experiences
- Giant Panda Breeding Center: 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.
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.
Accommodation:
Green Oriental Hotel Jiefangbei Qixinggang Branch
Included Experiences
- Ciqikou Old Town: 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: 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: 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.
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.
Accommodation:
Yuzun Hotel Zhangjiajie
Included Experiences
- Bullet Train: Ride in a bullet train from Chongqing to Zhangjiajie.
- Orientation Walk: Take an orientation walk of the city where the mountains and the river meet.
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.
Accommodation:
Yuzun Hotel Zhangjiajie
Included Experiences
- Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: 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.
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.
Accommodation:
Yuzun Hotel Zhangjiajie
Included Experiences
- Free Time: 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.
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.
Accommodation:
Floral Hotel Memorize Scene (Baina Hotel)
Included Experiences
- Bullet Train: Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.
- Orientation Walk: 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.
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. Tonight, join your crew for a big night out! Grab yourself a drink, maybe a beer, maybe an oolong tea and hit the town together!
Accommodation:
Floral Hotel Memorize Scene (Baina Hotel)
Included Meals:
Lunch
Included Experiences
- Free Time: Enjoy free time in Yangshuo.
- Big Night Out: Grab yourself a drink and head out for a Big Night Out with your group!
- Yangshuo Guided Cycle Tour: 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.
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. Then in the evening, join your group and CEO for your Big Night Out!
Accommodation:
Floral Hotel Memorize Scene (Baina Hotel)
Included Experiences
- Free Time: Spend your final day in Yangshuo how you wish.
Optional Experiences
- Xianggongshan & Tea Farm Visit: 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.
- Impression Liu Sanjie Culture Show: 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!
- Tai Chi Class: 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.
- Central Chinese Cooking Class - Yangshuo: 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.
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.
Included Experiences
- Bullet Train: Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.
Trip Inclusions
- Step into another world with a trip to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
- Explore some of China's best cities: Yangshuo & Chongqing.
- Cycle the countryside of Yangshuo.
- Enjoy a Chinese meal in the local community.
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Your Big Night Out Moment: Yangshuo
- Your Discover Moment: Yangshuo
- Orientation Walk in Chengdu
- Visit to Ciqikou Old Town
- Hongyadong Visit at night
- Chongqing walking tour
- Two-day entry permit to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
- Free time in Zhangjiajie
- Orientation walk in Zhangjiajie
- Yangshuo City & Countryside bike tour
- Orientation walk in Yangshuo
- Free time in Yangshuo
- Bullet train, daytime sleeper train, metro, public bus, private vehicle, bicycle, walking
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- Hotels (9 Nights)
- 1 lunch
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.
Operator
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Built for young travelers ready to break free from the everyday grind, these trips bring together a safe and supportive group of like-minded people in their twenties and early thirties.
Connect on the First Night Out, explore with a Chief Experience Officer (CEO), enjoy free time, and celebrate unforgettable moments with new friends - without breaking the bank. Travel confidently, respectfully, and affordably.
Dates & Pricing
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Wednesday
13 May 2026
13 May 26
Chengdu
Friday
22 May 2026
22 May 26
Hong Kong
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$1,299
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
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Sunday
17 May 2026
17 May 26
Chengdu
Tuesday
26 May 2026
26 May 26
Hong Kong
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$1,299
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Wednesday
20 May 2026
20 May 26
Chengdu
Friday
29 May 2026
29 May 26
Hong Kong
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$1,299
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Wednesday
27 May 2026
27 May 26
Chengdu
Friday
05 Jun 2026
05 Jun 26
Hong Kong
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$1,299
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Note
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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