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Explore China's captivating Forbidden City with Adventure Life's 4 carefully crafted cultural tours for 2027-2028. Nestled in the heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City offers a journey that seamlessly blends history, architecture, and cultural immersion, providing an in-depth understanding of this iconic destination. Over 6 to 25 days, you will discover the wonders of the Forbidden City, renowned for its majestic palaces, stunning artwork, and rich imperial history. With options for cultural experiences, historical insights, and local interactions, these tours start at $1,764 to $11,884. To embark on a journey that unveils the magic of China's Forbidden City, contact one of Adventure Life's cultural specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Beautiful Beijing & the Wall

6 Day Itinerary
  • Bike through Beijing's hutongs
  • Explore the 798 Art Zone
  • Cook Chinese dishes with a chef
  • Ride a toboggan down the Great Wall
  • Tour the Forbidden City
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Cooking Classes
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Explore Beijing's imperial landmarks and historic neighborhoods on this 6-day tour. Walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu, tour the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven, and bike through the old hutongs. Learn to cook Chinese dishes with a local chef, dine on Peking duck, and browse the galleries of the 798 Art Zone.
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Li river and hills in the sun, Yangshuo
from $4,805
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Great Wall, Dynasties, & Rivers

Active China - 13 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Jinshanling Great Wall
  • See the Leshan Giant Buddha
  • View pandas at the Chengdu Panda Br
  • Explore Ping'an's rice terraces
  • Hike the Li River to Xingping
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Beijing / Guilin
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Village Visits
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Explore China on foot on this active 13-day tour. Hike the unrestored Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, see the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, and watch giant pandas in Chengdu. Stand beneath the Leshan Giant Buddha, trek between Zhuang and Yao villages in the Longsheng rice terraces, and hike a quiet stretch of the Li River to Xingping.
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Chinese food
from $4,868
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Flavors of China

12 Day Itinerary
  • Cook dinner with a Shanghai family
  • Volunteer at Dujiangyan Panda Base
  • Taste regional Chinese cuisine
  • Walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu
  • Tour the Forbidden City
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Easy Active
Explore China through its regional cuisine on this 12-day culinary tour. Savor Peking Duck in Beijing and a dumpling feast in Xi’an, the old Chinese capital. In Sichuan Province, sit down to Chengdu’s famous hot pot and spend a day volunteering at a panda base. Close in Shanghai with a family-run cooking class and an evening on the Bund.
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World famous Terracotta Army
from $10,514
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Boundless China

25 Day Itinerary
  • See pandas at the Chengdu base
  • Hike the Great Wall at Mutianyu
  • Visit the Terracotta Warriors
  • Cruise the Yangtze River
  • Tour the Three Gorges Dam
  • Walk the Golden Whip Stream
  • Ascend the Canton Tower
  • Hike the Longsheng rice terraces
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Beijing / Hong Kong
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Biking, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration
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Moderate
Experience China's landmark history and active adventure on a 25-day trip from Beijing to Hong Kong. Walk the Great Wall, see the Terracotta Warriors and Chengdu's pandas, and cruise the Yangtze River. Hike among Zhangjiajie's sandstone pillars and Longsheng's rice terraces, bike and raft along the Yulong River, and explore Shanghai and Guangzhou.
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