China For The Adventurer

China’s epic landscapes offer nothing but excitement. Here it’s easy to get the heart pumping with a range of action-packed expeditions. Whether it’s land, air or water, your adrenaline rush of choice can be catered for, usually in a destination that also provides a splash of culture and spectacular nature too.

This quick itinerary, themed for those who love adventure, features some of our exciting highlights and gives you an idea of the places to visit in each destination:

China For The Adventurer Itinerary

Days 1-2 : Depart UK and arrive in Hong Kong.
Days 3-5 : Enjoy Hong Kong where there is much to explore including Victoria Peak and Lantau Island. Go rock climbing - there are plenty of great options, some with fantastic views of the city.
Days 6-7 : Take the ferry over to Macau. We recommend exploring the colonial heritage of Senado Square and Guia Fortress - for the adventurer the Macau Tower has a series of exciting experiences.
Days 8-10 : Pop up to Guilin, where a cruise along the Li River to the vibrant village of Yangshuo is a must. This is one of China's most beautiful places to hike and you can also enjoy the sights on a rafting trip.
Days 11-14 : Travel over to the spectacular Yunnan province where there is plenty of adventure. Head to Tiger Leaping Gorge or ascend the mighty Jade Dragon Snow Mountain but most of all we recommend mountain biking.
Day 15 : Depart Kunming for UK.

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Highlights

These highlights have been specially picked for this themed itinerary:

Rock Climbing, Hong Kong
Rock climbing is becoming a big pastime in Hong Kong with rock faces suitable for all levels. Some of the best place to climb include the country parks of Lantau and Shek O, as well as Kowloon Peak and Lion Rock – some are so close to the city that you’ll be able to see the glint of the skyscrapers as you climb.

Bungee Jumping, Macau
Ascend the Macau Tower to experience the world’s highest bungee jump 233 metres up with a free-fall of 200 metres. As well as also being able to do a night bungee, there is also SkyJump, SkyWalk and Tower Climb, all heart pounding activities at dizzying heights.

Rafting, Yangshuo
Whilst not edge-of-you-seat stuff, rafting through the incredibly beautiful countryside around Yangshuo is still a fun and adventurous way to explore. Drifting on a bamboo raft down the Yu Long River, on a ride that can last from half an hour to five hours.

Mountain Biking, Yunnan
Yunnan Province is the perfect place to explore China’s great outdoors, and is a mountain biker’s dream. It is possible to navigate some seriously spectacular scenery, from high-mountain passes to alpinesque lakes and forests, as well as getting an insight into some of the many minority cultures that call this province home.