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Explore the grandeur of China's historic Summer Palace in Beijing on our 5 engaging tours for 2027-2028. Nestled in the heart of Beijing, the Summer Palace is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. Join us on a journey where you can wander through the lush gardens, admire the traditional architecture, and learn about the rich history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Over 6 to 25 days, you will immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of the palace, offering a glimpse into ancient Chinese imperial life. With experiences ranging from cultural insights to architectural marvels, our tours provide a comprehensive exploration of the Summer Palace's wonders, making it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. To embark on a journey that reveals the essence of China's imperial past at the Summer Palace, contact one of Adventure Life's tour 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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Rice terraces and mountains in China
from $3,287
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Essence of China

10 Day Itinerary
  • Walk along the Great Wall
  • Wander the countryside of Yangshuo
  • Explore Longji Rice Terraces
  • Visit the Terracotta Warriors
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Easy Active
This 10-day tour of China is the perfect introduction into Chinese culture and history, with stops in the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Hutong Province and Great Wall in Beijing. View the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, stroll through the rice terraces in Longji and end with a river float in Yangshuo.
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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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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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Easy Active
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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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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Urban Exploration, Biking, 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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