China & Taiwan: The Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors & Night Markets

China & Taiwan: The Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors & Night Markets

• Trip code: 477X002
• Dauer: 16
• Stil: Classic

This is the version of East Asia where empires and night markets share a passport. Stone warriors, ancient walls, and lantern-lit alleys pair with high-speed rail and skylines that glow until morning. Your CEO leads a small group through it all, at the speed China and Taiwan demand — and the variety only they can offer.

Übersicht

Accommodation

Hotels (14 nts), overnight train (1 nt)

Checklist

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Group Leader

Your G Adventures group trip is accompanied by a G Adventures Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The aim of your CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. G Adventures CEOs are experts in their region with a broad, general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local expert guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds

Group Size Notes

Max 16, avg 12

Highlights

Stand atop the Great Wall of China where it was built to be seen, Walk among the thousands of Terracotta Warriors guarding Xi'an, Wander Shanghai's futuristic skyline and historic waterfront promenade, Eat your way through the night markets of Beijing, Xi'an and Taiwan, Lose an evening to Jiufen's lantern-lit alleyways and mountain views, Take in the still waters and mountain views of Sun Moon Lake

Introduction

This is the version of East Asia where empires and night markets share a passport. Stone warriors, ancient walls, and lantern-lit alleys pair with high-speed rail and skylines that glow until morning. Your CEO leads a small group through it all, at the speed China and Taiwan demand — and the variety only they can offer

Meal Budget

Plane USD390-510 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Optional Activities

Beijing
- Der Seidenmarkt (Gratis)
- Besichtige den Trommel-und Glockenturm (30CNY pro Person)

Mutianyu
- Toboggan at Great Wall (100-140CNY pro Person)
- Seilbahn auf der Großen Mauer (100-140CNY pro Person)

Shanghai
- Yuyuan-Garten (40CNY pro Person)

Taipei
- Shilin Night Market
- Ximending Pedestrian District
- National Palace Museum
- Taipei 101

Sun Moon Lake
- Full Day Sun Moon Lake Bike Tour
- Tea Plantation Visit
- Hop-On Hop-Off Ferry

Tainan
- Chihkan Tower
- Confucius Temple

Kaohsiung
- Cijin Island

Start / Finish

Beijing nach Taipei

Transport

Train (local / bullet), local bus, metro, private van/bus, walking

What's Included

Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Discover-Moment: Shanghai
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Bunun Indigenous Tribe Experience, Shuanglong Bunun Village. Shuanglong Bunun Village. Taipei Orientation Walk. Half Day City Tour of Taipei. Longshan Temple Visit. Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall. Elephant Mountain. Free time in Taipei. Rainbow Suspension Bridge. Bunun Indigenous Tribe Experience. Free Time in Sun Moon Lake. Free Time in Tainan. Anping Historic District Tour. Anping Fort Visit. Dragon and Tiger Pagodas. Free time in Kaohsiung. Jiufen Historic town visit. Golden Waterfalls. Yin Yang Sea Lookout Point. Heping Island Visit. Mutianyu Great Wall excursion. Tiananmen Square guided visit. Forbidden City guided tour. Terracotta Warriors guided tour. Xi'an Ancient City Wall visit. Muslim Quarter visit. Master of the Nets Garden visit. Shantang Street walking tour. The Bund orientation walk. Nanjing Road walk. Shanghai city orientation walk. Shanghai Museum visit. Shanghai acrobatic performance. Internal flights. All transportation in between activities

Meals Included

7 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen

Minimum Age

Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre

Itinerary

Day 1 Beijing

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich

Day 2 Beijing

Enjoy an included visit to the Great Wall. Later, explore Tiananmen Square

Day 3 Beijing/Xi'an

Take the Beijing metro to visit the Forbidden City. Later, board a fast train to Xi'an

Day 4 Xi'an/Suzhou

Visit one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures—the Terracotta Warriors. Continue exploring Xi'an with a visit to the Ancient City Wall and the Muslim Quarters. Tonight, board an overnight train to Suzhou

Day 5 Suzhou

Wake this morning and grab coffee and a snack on the train as you prepare to pull into Suzhou. After arrival, visit Suzhou's famed Master of the Nets Garden, one of the most beautiful gardens in China and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander around Shantang Street. Enjoy a free dinner before riding the metro back to the hotel with your CEO

Day 6 Suzhou/Shanghai

This morning, ride the bullet train to Shanghai. Join your CEO for an orientation walk of the famed Bund and Nanjing Shopping Road before a free evening in Shanghai

Day 7 Shanghai

This morning, join your CEO for an orientation walk around the city to see the shops and historic buildings. Join your CEO at the Shanghai Museum or head out to venture through this beautiful city on your own. Maybe start with a visit to the nearby Yuyuan Gardens

Day 8 Shanghai/Taipei

Today, you’ll fly from Shanghai to Taipei. Upon arrival, enjoy some free time to settle in and take in your first impressions of Taiwan at your own pace

Day 9 Taipei

Explore the amazing city of Taipei on a CEO led tour this morning. Ride the local metro around the city to visit famed spots like Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall and to hike up Elephant Mountain. The afternoon if yours to continue exploring the city as you please

Day 10 Taipei/Sun Moon Lake

Our day begins with a high-speed train to Taichung, followed by a scenic drive to the Shuanglong Bunun Village. There, we will receive a warm welcome and participate in a meaningful Bunun Name-Giving Ceremony, guided by a local community member. Continue with a hike to the highest suspension bridge in Taiwan, offering breathtaking views of the central mountains and Shuanglong Waterfalls. We'll then return to the village for lunch and a fascinating tour, learning about the Bunun people's rich heritage through their folk legends, dances, and art. This intimate experience is a special opportunity to engage directly with an indigenous Taiwanese community. Afterward, we will bid farewell to our hosts and drive to Sun Moon Lake, where we can enjoy a peaceful evening at our leisure

Day 11 Sun Moon Lake

Today is yours to explore one of the most beautiful places in all of Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake. The bike trail around the lake was named as one of the top scenic bike trails in the world, so we recommend joining your CEO for an optional bike tour of the lake. Or maybe you wish to visit a tea plantation and learn of their famous local tea. Or how about a boat tour around the lake. The day is yours!

Day 12 Sun Moon Lake/Tainan

This morning we drive to historic Tainan, Taiwan’s oldest city and ancient capital. Enjoy free time for lunch and exploring before joining a local-led walking tour of Anping Old Street, Banyan Tree House and Fort Zeelandia

Day 13 Tainan/Kaohsiung

Drive to Kaohsiung, with a stop to gaze upon the massive golden Buddha. Then, visit the spectacular Dragon and Tiger Pagodas. Here you can also see the beautiful Lotus Pond and the Summer and Autumn Pavilions. Enjoy some time for lunch on your own before checking into the hotel. The rest of the day is yours to see the coastal town of Kaohsiung

Day 14 Kaohsiung/Taipei

Have breakfast at the hotel before taking the high speed train to Taipei. After dropping your bags at the hotel, the day is yours to tick off your remaining must-see places in Taipei. Don’t miss the chance to hit up some of the amazing beef noodle soup shops around the city

Day 15 Taipei

Take a day trip to the north of the island, starting with the breathtaking Golden Waterfall on the way to Jiufen, one of the most picturesque mountain towns. Wander through the beautiful alleyways and peaceful tea houses, a perfect place to grab some lunch too if you wish. Then drive to Keelung, a historic port and fishing town. Visit Heping Island, a nature reserve boasting an incredible coastline. Before heading back to Taipei, explore the Keelung Night Market and try some incredible local treats like stinky tofu or blood cakes

Day 16 Taipei

Depart at any time

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Beijing

Steht Beijing ganz oben auf deiner Liste von Orten, die du unbedingt gesehen haben musst? Wenn du Übernachtungen vor Beginn des Trips buchst, kannst du Beijing auf eigene Faust erkunden, bevor du mit der Gruppe zusammentriffst.

Day 2 Beijing

Head out of town to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Spend time wandering around, taking photos, and picking up souvenirs. In the afternoon head to Tiananmen Squarem followed by a night walk to the local market.

Day 3 Beijing/Xi'an

Due to restrictions in China after the pandemic, the maximum daily capacity in the Forbidden City has been reduced from 80,000 to 30,000. This significant decrease in daily tickets has had a great impact on availability for both individuals and group tours to secure tickets, especially during he summer season. Our local team works very hard to secure tickets for each group. However, on the off chance we are unable to secure tickets to the Forbidden City, we will visit the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven, places of similar architecture and importance

Day 4 Xi'an/Suzhou

Train is our main mode of transport in China and it's a great way to travel. We aim to get the best sleeping berths available on each train journey. However, train tickets availability is limited during peak travel times, including summer vacations and Chinese national holidays. As such, it is possible that the group may be separated into different carriages or assigned top sleeping berths.

Day 5 Suzhou

Day 6 Suzhou/Shanghai

Day 7 Shanghai

Day 8 Shanghai/Taipei

Day 9 Taipei

Day 10 Taipei/Sun Moon Lake

Day 11 Sun Moon Lake

Day 12 Sun Moon Lake/Tainan

Day 13 Tainan/Kaohsiung

Day 14 Kaohsiung/Taipei

Day 15 Taipei

Day 16 Taipei