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10 Days
Yunnan Encounter
A trip into Yunnan Province is a fascinating step back in time. It is home to many ethnic minority groups and also boasts some of Chinas most spectacular landscapes, including Tiger Leaping Gorge one of the few places left in China where you can get off the beaten track.
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Day /Kunming You can arrive in Kunming at anytime on Day 1, as there are no activities planned. Days 2-3/Lijiang Lijiangs Old Town is criss-crossed by a maze of narrow streets and canals, lined by rickety wooden bridges and bustling market squares. We stay in an authentic Naxi-style guesthouse and catch a traditional recital from the local Naxi Orchestra. Days 4-6/Tiger Leaping Gorge Over the next three days we hike along scenic trails, following the upper reaches of the Yangtze River (known here as the Jinsha River). Winding our way up and down the hillsides, we enjoy some spectacular views along the gorge. There is no hurry though, so we can take our time and stop and talk with the local villagers along the way. Days 7-8/Dali Travellers just love Dali, with its stunning mountain backdrop and the nearby spectacular Erhai Lake. Explore the cobblestone backstreets of the old city, before jumping on bikes to ride into the surrounding countryside and visit a local Bai minority village. There is also an opportunity to take the ferry across Erhai Lake to the interesting village of Wase. Days 9-0/Kunming Kunming is a vibrant and bustling city with exciting markets and strong ethnic minority influences. Take a stroll around the Old Quarter, exploring the colourful flower markets and the buzzing shopping precincts. Our Yunnan adventure ends on Day 10 in Kunming.
Trip info
Prices: See inside cover.
Group size: Maximum 15. Grade: Active. Transport: bicycle, bus, sleeper train, trek. Accommodation: 1 night sleeper train, 6 nights guesthouse, 2 nights hotel. Meals: 2 breakfasts. Local payment: Your tour leader will collect US$100 from each person on Day 1. Want more? Link this trip with another Geckos adventure: China Escape, Mountains and Mekong. Tour Code: GTYE. Further Info & Trip Notes: www.geckosadventures.co.uk/trips/gtye
Starts Sat 2007 13-Oct 20-Oct 10-Nov 24-Nov 08-Dec 22-Dec 2008 05-Jan 19-Jan Finishes 02-Feb 16-Feb Mon 01-Mar 15-Mar 22-Oct 29-Mar 29-Oct 12-Apr 19-Nov 26-Apr 03-Dec 10-May 17-Dec 24-May 31-Dec 07-Jun 21-Jun 14-Jan 05-Jul 28-Jan 11-Feb 25-Feb 10-Mar 24-Mar 07-Apr 21-Apr 05-May 19-May 02-Jun 16-Jun 30-Jun 14-Jul 19-Jul 02-Aug 16-Aug 30-Aug 13-Sep 27-Sep 11-Oct 25-Oct 08-Nov 22-Nov 06-Dec 20-Dec 28-Jul 11-Aug 25-Aug 08-Sep 22-Sep 06-Oct 20-Oct 03-Nov 17-Nov 01-Dec 15-Dec 29-Dec 2009 03-Jan 17-Jan 31-Jan 14-Feb 28-Feb 14-Mar 28-Mar 11-Apr 18-Apr
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Beijing to Hong Kong Express
If you have limited time but still want to see the major attractions in China, this trip is ideal. We see the lot Beijing and the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, the breathtaking scenery of Yangshuo, and exciting Hong Kong!
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A short flight takes us to Guilin, then its a local bus to Yangshuo, our base for the next few days. A photographers paradise, the countryside surrounding Yangshuo is best explored on bikes. Cycling through small villages and past towering limestone karsts that rise from lush green rice fields, youll gain an insight into life in rural China. Later in the day we take a scenic cruise along the Li River. Days 9-0/Hong Kong Out of the bustling city of Guangzhou we board the hydrofoil for our journey into Hong Kong. Its a great way to arrive! There is just so much to see and do in Hong Kong, so you choose. Catch a tram up Victoria Peak, visit the many markets or just watch life roll by as you stroll along the harbourfront. Our journey comes to an end and you can depart at any time on Day 10 or perhaps extend your stay in Hong Kong a shopping Mecca!
Trip info
Prices: See inside cover.
Days -3/Beijing - Great Wall You can arrive at any time on Day 1, as there are no planned activities. We make the most of our time over the next two days because theres so much to see and do in Chinas capital. We explore the awesome Forbidden City, stroll across Tiananmen Square and travel to a well preserved section of the Great Wall that gives us an insight into how this amazing structure would have been when it was first built more than 2000 years ago. Days 4-5/Xian - Terracotta Warriors An overnight train journey brings us into Xian at dawn. Soon were out exploring this historic city: our first stop, the 2000-year-old Terracotta Warriors. They are an awesome sight, with thousands of life-like warriors and horses standing guard over an ancient imperial necropolis. There is time to wander through Xians fascinating Muslim Quarter (try the dumplings!) and maybe climb the Bell Tower, with its commanding views across town.
Group size: Maximum 15. Grade: Moderate. Transport: bicycle, bus, hydrofoil, plane, sleeper train. Accommodation: 2 nights sleeper train, 7 nights hotels/guesthouses. Local payment: Your tour leader will collect US$150 from each person on Day 1. Tour Code: GTHE. Further Info & Trip Notes: www.geckosadventures.co.uk/trips/gthe
Starts Sat 2007 06-Oct 13-Oct 20-Oct 27-Oct 10-Nov 24-Nov 08-Dec 29-Dec 2008 12-Jan 26-Jan Finishes 16-Feb 01-Mar Mon 15-Mar 29-Mar 15-Oct 12-Apr 22-Oct 19-Apr 29-Oct 03-May 05-Nov 10-May 19-Nov 17-May 03-Dec 24-May 17-Dec 31-May 07-Jan 07-Jun 14-Jun 21-Jan 21-Jun 04-Feb 25-Feb 10-Mar 24-Mar 07-Apr 21-Apr 28-Apr 12-May 19-May 26-May 02-Jun 09-Jun 16-Jun 23-Jun 30-Jun 28-Jun 05-Jul 12-Jul 19-Jul 26-Jul 30-Aug 06-Sep 13-Sep 20-Sep 27-Sep 04-Oct 11-Oct 18-Oct 25-Oct 07-Jul 14-Jul 21-Jul 28-Jul 04-Aug 08-Sep 15-Sep 22-Sep 29-Sep 06-Oct 13-Oct 20-Oct 27-Oct 03-Nov 01-Nov 08-Nov 22-Nov 06-Dec 27-Dec 2009 10-Jan 24-Jan 14-Mar 28-Mar 11-Apr 25-Apr 10-Nov 17-Nov 01-Dec 15-Dec 05-Jan 19-Jan 02-Feb 23-Mar 06-Apr 20-Apr 04-May
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