Main attractions of China

Days

Tour description

In two weeks we will visit all famous landmarks of China - the Great Wall, the Forbidden city, the Terraccota army, mountains that inspired creators of Avatar movie, and iconic landscape depicted on a 20 yuan banknote. We will also experience two most extreme walkways in the world - on Huashan mountain and in Zhangjiajie park, visit Buddhist and Taoist monasteries, including the famous Shaolin, explore tranquil villages and ride boats in the Venice of China.

Tour departures

The price of the tour includes

Is this trip for you?

This trip is dynamic, of average difficulty level. It includes two short domestic flights, and rides in comfortable buses and trains of up to 8 hours long. We will also ride boats, will spend two days doing easy hiking in national park and will spend approximately 5 hours walking up stairs to the top of Huashan mount 2100 meters above sea level. Accommodation will be provided in double/twin rooms of hotels and guesthouses, all will have hot water and wi fi internet.

Price of the trip includes:

Two domestic flights;
Accommodation in double\twin rooms of hotels and guesthouses during the entire trip;
All transportation during the trip, including buses, trains, boats and public transportation;
Professional guiding services.

To be paid separately:

Flight to Beijing and from Beijing back home;
Entrance tickets to places of interest, including museums, monasteries, ropeways and other ($350-450 per person);
Food ($10-20 per person per day);
Visa to China (apx. $110);
Medical insurance (mandatory).

Tour itinerary

Day 1-2

Arrival in Beijing, checking into a hotel in one of the historic hutungs (districts) which preserved the spirit of old China. We will visit the biggest square in the world -Tiananmen, the Forbidden city, the Temple of Heaven and will travel to Badalin to explore the Great wall of China.

Day 3-4

We move to Luoyang (8 hours on the way), known for it`s 5000 years old history and for being the capital of 13 dynasties of Chinese rulers. Here we will visit the Longmen Caves and then move to the famous Shaolin monastery (1.5 hours on the way) where we will visit the Pagoda forest and enjoy kung fu show. In the evening we take a train to Huashan (1 hour) and check into a hotel.

Day 5

Mount Hua is considered one of the five holy mountains in China. The place of ancient holy men and hermits, it is now dotted with monasteries and temples. We will walk the path of Taoist pilgrims up the 2100 meters high mountain, explore the so-called path of death, and then descend using the cable car. The walk will take us approximately 5 hours.