About this trip
Ten days from Beijing to Shanghai, taking in the country's biggest icon and a few places most visitors rush past. You camp overnight on the Great Wall itself, rather than just ticking off a viewpoint, and pick up a bit of Mandarin along the way.
Between the cities there's a proper mix of pace: a sail across West Lake to its islands, a hike up Jiuyao Mountain for the sunset, and time in both Beijing and Shanghai to see how different the two feel.
A local Adventure Leader runs the whole thing, so the logistics of a fast-moving China trip are handled while you focus on the places.
What you'll do
- Camp overnight on the Great Wall of China
- Pick up basic Mandarin phrases along the way
- Sail across West Lake and visit its islands
- Hike Jiuyao Mountain for sunset views
- Explore Beijing and Shanghai with a local Adventure Leader
- Rated easy, so no serious fitness or trekking experience needed
- Covers a lot of ground in 10 days, including one night camping outdoors
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £713, about 32% below the priciest month (Oct).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Beijing · 17 Sept – 18 Sept
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