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If high adventure is your ideal way to spend your vacation, then China is the perfect destination. We feature a number of tours that focus exclusively on hiking, biking, exploring caves, and visiting archaeological sites throughout ancient and marvelous China. Walk along the famed Great Wall as it winds its way through the scenic countryside, or tour the 17th century Potala Palace & Drepung Monastery. If you're up for it, then consider trekking through rice fields, along rivers, and around the mountains. You'll even see the sacred Qinglong Cave Temple. As you bike along secluded rivers, you'll meet locals while you enjoy lunch in their village, followed by a ride on a bamboo raft. Contact us to get started planning!
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Tianmenshan National Park in Hunan Province
$4,638
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Hiking Enchanted China

10 Day Itinerary
  • Visit a small Miao village
  • Hike to waterfalls & along rivers
  • Explore Fenghuang Ancient Town
  • View Qinglong Cave Temple
Activities:
Hiking, Homestays, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Challenging
Guizhou is one of the most diverse provinces in China, with 18 various ethnic groups including the Miao, Dong, and more. Spend 10 days hiking from rural villages to ancient towns. Connect with the locals, and learn about their more isolated way of life. Hike in Zhangjiajie National Park, a UNESCO …
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Li river and hills in the sun, Yangshuo
$4,738
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Great Wall, Dynasties, & Rivers

Active China - 13 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Great Wall of China
  • Visit Leshan & the Giant Buddha
  • View pandas early in the morning
  • Explore Ping'an & the rice terraces
Starts / Ends:
Beijing / Guilin
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Hiking, Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Experience some of the main highlights of China on an active trip designed for those who want to explore on the move. Hike the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, as well as through rural villages in the rice terraces of Longsheng. Bike through Beijing hutongs, Xi'an's ancient city wall …
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Longsheng Rice Terraces
$1,400
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Rural Landscapes

4 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, Local Market Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Moderate
Experience the rural rice terrace and karst landscapes of the Guangxi Region on this 4-day active China trip. Visit the Longsheng Rice Terraces and connect with the Zhuang and Yao people and glimpse into their quiet way of life. Hike, bike and raft as you explore the breathtaking karst landscapes …
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Jinshanling section of the Great Wall
$1,365
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Great Wall Trek

4 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking
Activity Level:
Moderate
Spend four days hiking more remote sections of the Great Wall of China. Hike along the Gubeikou, Jinshanling, Jiankou, and Huanghuacheng sections on this difficult yet rewarding China trek. Visit the Ming Tombs to top off your journey. This tour is a great extension for a China trip including …
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Beijing great wall trekking
$635
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Jinshanling Great Wall Hike

2 Day Itinerary
  • Admire the Great Wall's Jinshanling
  • Enjoy two days Great Wall hike
  • Relax in a nearby hotel
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking
Activity Level:
Challenging
For the more adventurous at heart, spend two days hiking along a lesser-visited portion of the Great Wall. Start your hike at the Gubeikou section and hike west to Jinshanling. Parts of the wall are covered with vegetation, and you hike along a trail in some portions. Overnight at a hotel near the …
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