(*We will provide you with detailed instructions on how to take the metro from Hong Kong to the border and to the high-speed train.

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1 China Discovery Adventure 16D/15N Duration: 16 Days Start: Hong Kong, China End: Beijing, China Countries Visited: China Category: Independent Introduction Spend exciting 16 days exploring China's most fascinating destinations. Travel from Hong Kong to Beijing, discovering the country's history, culture and natural landmarks. Highlights: Discover the amazing Longji Rice Terraces Visit one of the world's most important Giant Panda Breeding Centres Visit the infamous Xi'an Terracotta Army Take a day trip to the Wild Great Wall of China Description Day by Day Itinerary: Day 1: Hong Kong Airport / Train Station Pickup Get picked up at the Hong Kong airport or the train station upon arrival and get transferred to your accommodation. Get checked in and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. Day 2: Hong Kong - Train to Guilin - Yangshuo Take the metro from central Hong Kong to reach the Futian checkpoint on your own. You will cross the border and continue on the metro to Shenzhen North where you hop on a high-speed train to Guilin at 14:26 am. You will be picked up at the Guilin train station at 17:31 and transferred to your hostel in Yangshuo where you will get settled in and have the evening at leisure. (*We will provide you with detailed instructions on how to take the metro from Hong Kong to the border and to the high-speed train.) Day 3: Cycling Tour & Boat Ride Wake up this morning ready for an exciting day to get to know Yangshuo with a morning half-day cycling tour to visit Moon Hill where you will have the option to take a mud bath. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Yangshuo on your own, before embarking on a boat ride this evening to

2 cruise along the Lijjiang River and awe at the spectacular natural surroundings. Watch the local fisherman as they skillfully use trained cormorants to catch fish from their makeshift bamboo rafts. Day 4: Longji Rice Terrace Tour Take a morning join-in tour with a guide to the Longji Rice Terraces for incredible photo opportunities and a day in nature. Day 5: Cooking Class, Bamboo Rafting & Night Show (L) In the morning try your hand at cooking some local Chinese food, then go on an exciting Bamboo Rafting trip along Yulong River in the afternoon. At night enjoy a spectacular night show called Impression Sister Liu which was choreographed by the same director that designed the Beijing Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Day 6: Yangshuo to Guilin, Flight to Chengdu Check out of your hostel in Yangshuo in the morning and our driver will drop you off at Guilin Airport where you will catch a flight to Chengdu. On your arrival at Chengdu airport, there will be someone waiting to transfer you to your accommodation. Enjoy the rest of the day on your own to discover Chengdu city at leisure. Wander Jinli street and the Tibetan districts or visit WenShu Monastery, Mao's Statue, People's Park or a traditional Tea House. Day 7: Giant Panda Breeding Centre and Research Base In the morning the guide will pick you up at your accommodation and take you for a visit of the Pandas Breeding Center, where you will learn about Giant Panda conservation, and the importance of your contribution towards protecting the Earth for future generations. In the afternoon, discover the 71-metre-high Leshan Grand Buddha, the largest stone Buddha in the world and by far the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. The Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area, has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since After the tour, return to your accommodation and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight in Chengdu. Day 8: Flight from Chengdu to Xi'an Check out of your hostel in Chengdu and our driver will drop you off at Chengdu airport where you will catch a flight to Xi'an. Upon arrival, there will be someone waiting for you to transfer you to your accommodation. Overnight.

3 Day 9 : Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Visit In the morning you will have a guided visit of the infamous Xi'an Terracotta Army, a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, first Emperor of China. They were buried with the emperor with the purpose of protecting him in his afterlife. After the tour, explore Xi'an at your pace and overnight. Day 10: Xi'an to Dengfeng (Train & Bus) Today you will take the high speed train to Luoyang and then a public bus to Dengfeng, a UNESCO's World Cultural & Natural Heritage Site since 2010, and the cradle of the Chinese Zen Buddhism and the Shaolin Martial Arts such as Shaolin Cudgel. Check in to your accommodation and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Dengfeng. Day 11: Dengfeng - Shaolin Temple This morning you will go on a private guided half day tour to the Shaolin temple, which embraces many exciting attractions, such as the Hall of Heavenly Kings (Tianwangdian), the Mahavira Hall (Daxiongbaodian), the Pagoda Forest, the Dharma Cave and the Martial Art Training Center, where you will have the opportunity to learn some basic kung-fu from the local monks. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and overnight in Dengfeng. Day 12: Dengfeng - Train to Beijing After checking-out of your accommodation, you will be transferred to the Zhengzhou Railway Station where you will board a 3 hour high speed train to Beijing. Upon arrival, there will be someone waiting for you to transfer you to your accommodation. Overnight. Day 13 : Beijing Free Day & Chinese Acrobatics Show Enjoy a free day today in Beijing with plenty of time to discover the incredible sights of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven or Lama Temple. Tonight you will watch a fascinating Chinese Acrobatics show in which the performers contort their bodies in ways you never imagined possible! Day 14 : Great Wall of China Day Tour (L) Today you will depart on an exciting and much-anticipated guided day trip to the Great Wall of China located approximately 2.5 hours from Beijing.

4 Different sections of the wall were built over time, the earliest dating from 200 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shihuang. Stretching from Lop Lake in the west to Shanhaiguan in the east, several different walls were built in the 7th century during the Ming Dynasty as border defence against invasions of neighbouring nomadic groups. The wall has also served as a border control along the Silk Road for regulation of goods and taxes and as a transportation corridor. Enjoy your day at the Great Wall of China with your guide to learn about the historical events that occurred here and to admire the incredible natural mountain landscapes surrounding you. Enjoy the 2.5-hour drive back to Beijing and rest up tonight at your accommodation after an exciting day! Day 15: Hutong Tour & Kung Fu Night Show This morning you will take a private Hutong Tour to walk among the narrow alleys and traditional courtyard residences that were once commonplace in northern Chinese cities. At one time, Hutongs were joined together to create entire neighbourhoods. Visit a local family to experience a taste of life in a Hutong. Enjoy more free time this afternoon to visit the Summer Palace, Olympic Park and make a trip to the Silk Market for last minute souvenir shopping! Tonight you will enjoy a fantastic Kung Fu Show before your trip ends! Day 16: Beijing Airport / Train Station Drop-off Today your trip will come to an end as you check out of your accommodation and take your return transfer to the airport or train station. We wish you a safe journey for your onward travels! Details Operating Days: Everyday Departure Time: Duration: 16 Days Departure point: Hong Kong Airport/Train Station Pick-up Arrival point: Beijing Airport/Train Station Drop-off Special Instructions: Please contact Bamba Experience at gobamba@bambaexperience.com to confirm your departure information at least 1 week prior to your first day of travel. What is included Hong Kong Airport/Train Station Pick-up Second Class High Speed Train from Shenzhen and Guilin Economy flight from Guilin to Chengdu Economy flight from Chengdu to Xian Second Class High Speed Train from Xian to Luoyang and Public Coach from Luoyang to Dengfeng Second Class High Speed Train from Zhengzhou to Beijing Beijing Airport/Train Station Drop-off

5 Accommodation: - 1 Night in Hong Kong - 4 Nights in Yangshuo - 2 Nights in Chengdu - 2 Nights in Xian - 2 Nights in Dengfeng - 4 Nights in Beijing 15 Breakfasts if staying in a Hotel Guided half day cycling tour to Moon Hill & Mud Bath including: - Admission Tickets - Bike Guided day tour to Longji Rice Terrace including: - Admission Tickets & Transfer Cooking class including: - Shopping for the Ingredients at a Local Market - English Speaking Chef - Lunch Bamboo Rafting along Yulong River including: - Rafting Cost & Transfer from your Accommodation to Rafting Place (You will return to your accommodation on your own via public bus) Night show of Impression Show of Sister Liu including - Admission Tickets & Transfer Cormorant Show including: - Admission tickets (You will be taken to the cormorant show venue by a guide and then will return to your hostel on your own) Giant Panda Breeding Centre Guided Private Tour including: - Admission Ticket & Transfer Guided Half Day Tour of the Terracotta Army including: - Admission Ticket & Transfer Guided Half Day Private tour to Shaolin Temple including: - Admission Tickets and Transfer Admission tickets to Kung Fu and Chinese Acrobatics Shows Guided day tour to Great Wall including: - Lunch - Admission Tickets & Transfer Guided Half Day Hutong Tour including: - Rickshaw around the Hutong Area - Visit to a Local Family

6 What is not included Meals & Drinks Not Stated Above Transfers to the metro/checkpoint/ accommodation/hostel Breakfasts if staying in a Hostel Personal Expenses Travel Insurance Categories China Discovery Adventure 16D/15N - Hostel Double/Twin You will share a double or twin room with your travel partner in a hostel. Minimum number of passengers: 2 China Discovery Adventure 16D/15N - Hostel Dorm You will be sharing a dor with fellow travellers in a hostel dorm. Minimum number of passengers: 1 China Discovery Adventure 16D/15N - Hostel Single You will have a room on your own in a hostel. Minimum number of passengers: 1 China Discovery Adventure 16D/15N - Hotel Double/Twin You will be sharing a double or twin room with your travel partner with breakfast in a hotel. Minimum number of passengers: 2 China Discovery Adventure 16D/15N - Hotel Single You will have a room on your own with breakfast in a hotel. Minimum number of passengers: 1 Map

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