Context
This twelve-day trip covers Shanghai, Hangzhou, Huangshan, or Yellow Mountain and Guilin They are one of China's most famous scenic spots. Eulogized by numerous poets and painters, the tranquil beauty of Huangshan's soaring peaks and elegant pines have attracted travelers for centuries. Tucked away not so far from the foothills of the mountain are villages with over 800 years' history, each possessing some of the most beautiful, living examples of Ming or Qing architecture in the world. This short trip will allow you to take a scenic hike in a legendary mountain, followed by an excursion to the surrounding countryside - an area known as Huizhou - famous for its classical Chinese landscape and where the Oscar-winning movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was filmed. And also this trip will allow us to enjoy the relaxing Li River Cruise as well as soft biking tour along the backcountry in Yangshuo.

Trip Highlights
• Art
• Biking
• Mountain
• Architecture
• Moderate Hiking
• Chinese Gardens
• Tea and Silk Culture
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Comfort Level
Moderate touring program

These longer, 12 day journeys will include approximately 4 to 6 hours of walking each day. Moderate trips may include destinations outside of the most developed cities. When in China’s second tier cities or rural areas, you will stay at the best available guesthouse, home stay, or campground. Activities might include 2-3 days of moderate walking or hiking. Those looking to get a glimpse of China off the beaten tourist track will love these trips.

Concise Itinerary:
Day1-3: Shanghai
Day4: Shanghai to Hangzhou
Day5: Hangzhou
Day6: Hangzhou to Hongcun
Day7: She County
Day8: Huangshan
Day9: Guilin
Day10-11: Yangshuo
Day12: Flying back home