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Itinerary

DAY 1: Meet in Beijing, Great Wall of China Camping
Our tour starts at the Beijing Spring Time Hostel at 10 am, where you’ll meet your tour leader and the rest of the group.

Late Morning we visit one of the wonder of the world, the Great Wall of China. To obtain permission to access the locals only sections of the unrestored Great Wall, we enjoy a mandatory meal at a local farm. We’ll then hike on totally unrestored sections of the Wall where we set up camp on a deserted section of the wall. In the evening we take in suneset in this ancient and dramatic setting (Please note, due to cold weather before the end of April and after September, we stay in a guest house near the Wall instead of camping, but still return to the Wall to watch sunrise in the morning. Between April and September monsoon rain may also mean we are unable to camp on the wall.).

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Great Wall camping
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DAY 2: Beijing, free day (optional excursions available)
After sunrise on the Wall we return back to Beijing. Back in Beijing the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own leisure or try one of the many optional tour available (see the Options tab for all available local options). Perhaps you could visit the Olympic Bird’s Nest Stadium, or enjoy the incredible Beijing Acrobatics Show. For dinner tonight there is a chance to taste Beijing’s signature dish Peking Roast Duck, enjoyed exclusively by royalty in ancient times.

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Beijing hostel
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DAY 3: Beijing, free day (optional excursions available)
Today is a full free day to see more of Beijing like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. In the evening you could explore the WangFuJing night market where you can push your taste buds to the limit and sample many foods you’ll have never tried before, like scorpion, bugs and more.

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Beijing hostel
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DAY 4: Beijing, free day (optional excursions available), then overnight train to Hangzhou
Our last day in Beijing is free to do some more sightseeing or perhaps test your bargaining skills with a visit to the Fake Goods Market or visit the Summer Palace. Finally we board the overnight train to Hangzhou.

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On board overnight train
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DAY 5: Arrive Hangzhou, West Lake visit & Sunset Hike
After arriving in Hangzhou this morning, transfer to your hostel for a late breakfast. We hope you slept on the train! Next, we’re off to the famous West Lake, ready to take a stunning boat tour to one of the Lake’s beautiful islands.

Once you’ve checked in this afternoon,you’ll have some free time. If you’re keen to stay vertical, why not check out China’s National Tea Museum, or the Lingyin Temple?

This evening, it’s an unmissable hike up Jiuyao Mountain to see the stunning sunset from there. Before you head back down to street level for dinner and a free evening to explore. Make sure you check out Hefang Road – the most famous ancient street in town!

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Hangzhou hostel
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DAY 6: Nine Creeks Hike, transfer to Shanghai
This morning you have time to take a hike through misty woods to the Nine Creeks. Returning to the hostel for lunch we then catch the bullet train to Shanghai where we transfer via metro to your hostel.

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Shanghai hostel
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DAY 7: Shanghai, Mandarin Lesson (optional excursions available)
After a lazy morining, you’ll have a Mandarin Lesson. This extra special class will be held by professional teachers, all the way from the Mandarin Garden Chinese Language School.

Later in the day, there is an option to join a visit to the Yu Gardens , a busy historical site, formerly the site of a lavish family home. You could also visit People’s Square before heading to the worlds busiest shopping street ‘Nanjing Road’

In the evenings, you can enjoy Shanghai’s lively bar scene, and perhaps try out the largest bar crawl in China “the Drunken Dragon Pub Crawl”. If you’re looking for something a little more sophisticated try sipping champagne in a hot tub on the rooftop of a skyscraper, taking in Shanghai’s spectacular skyline.

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Shanghai hostel
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DAY 8: Shanghai, free day (optional excursions available)
Today is another free day in Shanghai. There’s lots to do to keep yourself busy, with plenty of sightseeing and shopping on offer. Alternatively you can let us do it for you and choose to take one of the many optional sightseeing tour available (see the Options tab for all available local options).

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Shanghai hostel
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DAY 9: Shanghai, free day. Evening Huangpu River Cruise.
This morning you have the option of joining a stroll through the former French Concession to learn about Shanghai’s international history. You can visit the Propoganda Museum and take in the famous city scapes of the ultra modern Financial District. You could also make a visit to TianZiFang, a local artists lane blending chic and traditional styles.

For any daredevils in the group, you could head to the top of Jinmao Tower and brave the sky walk!

In the evening, you’ll take in the bright city lights from the water with a night cruise down the Huangpu River

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Shanghai hostel
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DAY 10: Tour ends
Today your tour ends and it’s time to say goodbye to the group and new friends made.

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