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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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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan
from $4,719
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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
Homestays
Activity Level
Challenging
Spend 10 days trekking through Guizhou and Hunan, two of China’s most diverse regions. Meet locals and learn about their unique culture, customs, and history as you travel through the mountains. Enjoy rich cultural connections and breathtaking landscapes. View the Southern Sky Column used in Avatar and explore Fanjingshan trails.
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Jinshanling section of the Great Wall
from $2,023
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Great Wall Trek

4 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Gubeikou defense wall
  • View Jinshanling watchtowers
  • Climb Jiankou's steep ridges
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Moderate
This challenging 4-day Great Wall tour explores Gubeikou, Jinshanling, Wangjinglou, and wild Jiankou. You trek steep ridges and quiet paths far from the masses, visiting ancient villages along the way. It serves as an excellent extension to other China tours, offering a deeper, active experience beyond a standard Beijing day trip.
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Longsheng Rice Terraces
from $1,490
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Rural Landscapes

4 Day Itinerary
Activities
Village Visits, Hiking, Biking, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience the rural beauty of Guangxi on this 4-day Yangshuo adventure. Discover the Longsheng Rice Terraces, meet the Zhuang and Yao people, and hike, bike, and raft through stunning karst landscapes along the Li and Yulong Rivers. A scenic and active escape into China's countryside.
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Li river and hills in the sun, Yangshuo
from $4,804
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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
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Beijing / Guilin
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
On this 13-day active tour of China, you'll hike the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, see rice terraces near Ping'an Village, pandas in Chengdu, bike along the Li River in Yangshuo, and kayak the Yulong River. Visit the Forbidden City & Summer Palace in Beijing & the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an.
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Beijing great wall trekking
from $740
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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
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Gubeikou Section / Simatai Section
Activity Level
Challenging
Explore Beijing's Jinshanling, regarded by many to be the Great Wall's best-preserved section. This region has almost 70 watchtowers built in various architectural styles. Relax in a comfortable hotel that offers hikers the best access to the wall. The next day, take a path downhill towards Simatai.
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