16 Days Easy Cycling Tour
Want to see China in a different way? Come and join our easy cycling tour through Bejing, Xian and Guilin, a tour combining the old and the new, splendid culture and stunning natural beauty.
Day 1 Arrive Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, where our local guide will escort you to your hotel. After a short rest, you will be given a briefing on Chinese cycling and traffic regulations. Then ride your bike to Tian'anmen Square – the largest downtown square in the world. Later on, cycle to the restaurant and you will be treated to a welcome dinner of Peking Roast Duck.
Day 2 Beijing
Ride to the 800-year-old Marco Polo Bridge, then continue on to Fragrant Hill, visit the Reclining Buddha, then return to the city.
Day 3 Beijing
Ride to and visit the Forbidden City - cycle between the red wall of the Forbidden City and the moat. Afternoon visit to the hutongs, an area of narrow lanes and traditional courtyard homes typical of early Beijing.
Day 4 Beijing
Cycle to and visit the Temple of Heaven in the early morning, and see many local Beijingers doing Tai-chi in the park. You will enjoy a free afternoon to explore the old city by yourself on your bike.
Day 5 Beijing to Huangyaguan Great Wall
Cycle through the countryside, stopping at small villages between Golden Sea Lake and Huangyaguan to enjoy the local color. Stay overnight at the Huangyaguan Guesthouse.
Day 6 Huangyaguan to Beijing
Cycle to Taipingzhai along the Great Wall. After lunch, travel by coach back to Beijing and stay overnight.
Day 7 Depart Beijing
Ride along the canal to the Summer Palace, enjoying the afternoon. Later, board an overnight train to Xi'an.
Day 8 Arrive Xi'an
Arrive Xi'an early in the morning. Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Your cycling tour today starts with riding on the 14-km-long ancient City Wall of Xi'an which was built 600 years ago. Then visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. End the day with a traditional Dumpling Banquet while enjoying the color and music of the Tang Dance Show.
Day 9 Xi'an
Travel by coach to visit the amazing archeological relics of the Terracotta Warriors. On the way, a movie presentation will provide the historical perspective for what you will see in the main exhibition halls, where excavation and restoration work is still going on.
Day 10 Xi'an to Guilin
Travel again by coach to visit the Bell Tower and Forest of Steles Museum with its extraordinary collection of ancient stone “books". Later in the afternoon, fly to Guilin, the most scenic city in China. Stay overnight in Guilin.
Day 11 Guilin to Longsheng
Coach to Ping'an Village. Stay overnight at Ping'an Guesthouse.
Day 12 Longsheng to Guilin
Return to Guilin by coach, take a tour to Reed Flute Cave, visit the Pearl Museum and Elephant Trunk Hill. Stay overnight in Guilin.
Day 13 Guilin to Daxu and Back to Guilin
Cycle from downtown Guilin to the ancient town of Daxu, visit Daxu and cycle back. Optional cultural show in the evening. Stay overnight in Guilin.
Day 14 Li River Cruise
Cruise the unique Li River, gliding through incredibly beautiful scenery, and disembark at the old town of Yangshuo. Stay 2 nights in Yangshuo. Optional program “Impression on Third Sister Liu", a live stage performance in the evening.
Day 15 Yangshuo
Today you will experience an interesting and enjoyable cycling tour by taking the picturesque country road. Along the way, you will see the Yulong River, rice paddies, lush bamboo groves and people working in the fields. Pay a visit to a local farmer's home en route.
Day 16 Yangshuo to Guilin and Departure
Drive back from Yangshuo to Guilin and take an evening flight out. |