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cycle remote south china
IMAGE: Riding between the rice paddies to Zhengchong
IMAGE: Zhangye Danxia, China's Rainbow Mountains
6 DAYS 4 NIGHTS HOTEL/ GUESTHOUSE 1 NIGHT
LOCAL YUGU TENT
5 BREAKFASTS, 5 LUNCHES AND 5 DINNERS
5 DAY HIKE
14 DAYS
10 NIGHTS HOTELS / GUESTHOUSES 3 NIGHTS HOMESTAYS
12 BREAKFASTS, 11 LUNCHES AND 12 DINNERS
11 DAYS CYCLING
• Explore Zhangye, once an important point on the Silk Road, at the westernmost end of the area controlled by the Chinese Ming Dynasty
• Visit the Wei Jin Tombs reputed as the world’s largest underground art gallery
• Undertake a trek in the UNESCO World Heritage designated Zhangye
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Cycle an off-the beaten-track route into lesser known parts of Guizhou, Hunan and Guangxi provinces of Southern China Option for an E-Bike upgrade
Ride quiet backroads and phenomenal mountain roads
Hike the Longji Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces
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Danxia, commonly known as the Rainbow Mountains
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join in Jiyuguan 2 | Explore Jiayuguan & the Overhanging Great Wall 3 | Zhangye Danxia National Geopark 4 | Binggou Danxia Park & Dafu Temple 5 | Mati Temple Complex 6 | Gaoshancaodianzi, Qilian Mountains, drive to Xining where trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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GRADE | INTRODUCTORY
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Guiyang 2 | High Speed train to Rongjiang/ Cycle to Zhengchong (~40km) 3 | Cycle to Guiping/ Transfer to Zhaoxing (~45km) 4 | Cycle to Gaoding (~60km) 5 | Cycle to Chenyang (~50km) 6 | Cycle to Wan Fo (~40km) Shan 7 | Cycle to Wenchange (~50km) 8 | Cycle to Nanshan (~30km) 9 | Cycle to Longsheng Hot Springs (~70km/1500m descent) 10 | Cycle to Pingan (~60km) 11 | Rest day in Pingan 12 | Cycle to Miaoping (~30km), transfer to Yandi, boat to Xingping 13 | Cycle to Yangshuo (~50km) 14 | In Yangshuo, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees and more. View exact inclusions online.
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GRADE | MODERATE
cycle yunnan's tea horse trail
IMAGE: Cycle Yunnan's Tea Horse Trail
10 DAYS 9 NIGHTS HOTEL/GUESTHOUSE
9 BREAKFASTS, 8 LUNCHES AND 9 DINNERS
7 DAY CYCLE 1 DAY OPTIONAL HIKE
Shangri-La
China
Jiayuguan
China
Guiyang China Chenyang
WHEN TO GO
Zhangye Binggou
Xining
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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Vietnam
WHEN TO GO
Yangshuo
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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Mongolia
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: ZGA Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: HHT Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
• Visit Shangri La, Lijiang, Shaxi and Dali old towns
• Step back in time in the ancient city of Shaxi
• Learn about the ancient Tea Horse Trail
• Cycle through remote rural landscapes and villages of China
• Hike through the dramatic beauty of Tiger Leaping Gorge
• Discover the World Heritage town of Lijiang
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Shangri La 2 | Cycle Shangri La (40km) 3 | Cycle to Baishuitai (65km) 4 | Cycle to Tiger Leaping Gorge (75km) 5 | Tiger Leaping Gorge - Free Day or Optional Hike 6 | Cycle through Tiger leaping Gorge, transfer to Lijiang (45km) 7 | Cycle to Shaxi Old Town (80km) 8 | Cycle to Eryuan Hot Springs (100km) 9 | Cycle to Dali Old Town (60km) 10 | In Dali, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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GRADE | MODERATE
Lijiang
Myanmar
WHEN TO GO
Dali
Vietnam
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: CYC
Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers