South China: from Hong Kong to Shanghai
- Length10 days
- Groupup to 8 people
- Formatgroup
- DifficultyModerate
A big trip across China: a route that mixes cities of the future, wild nature, ancient culture and the best of southern cuisine. Cities that feel like the year 3025, landscapes that take your breath away, the longest cable car in the world and glass bridges straight over the abyss.
Four cities with completely different characters: Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai. The trip leader is a photographer, so you come home with hundreds of professional shots. No dull coach excursions — only what stays with you.
Activity level
A lot of walking in cities and parks. The Avatar mountains have good infrastructure and no big altitude changes. No special skills needed, but decent fitness helps.
Accommodation
4-star hotels
Day by day
Tap a day to see the details and highlight the spot on the map.
Hong Kong grabs you from the first minutes — a city where past and future exist side by side and neither is giving way. We start at the fish market: the smell of the ocean, mountains of dried seafood and crabs that are still very much alive. This is where locals pick their dinner every day, and that is a show in itself.
Then into the heart of the city. The towers stand so close and rise so high that your neck gives up before your eyes do. Among all that concrete futurism we find the old French Mission building and step into a former prison turned into one of the most interesting art spaces in town.
Lunch is the start of our food journey. Hong Kong cuisine is the perfect opening: no flamethrower spice, but an incredible range of flavours.
After that, the longest outdoor escalator on the planet, the Mid-Levels Escalator. Then a tropical botanical garden with waterfalls, orchids and birds. And to finish the day, Victoria Peak.
In the evening we go on a street food quest: dim sum, egg waffles with crunchy bubbles, squid on a stick, fish balls in broth. And grilled pigeon, for those ready to leave the comfort zone.
Night at the hotel, Hong Kong.
What's included
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- All travel along the route by high-speed trains and minibuses
- Domestic flight Zhangjiajie (DYG) — Shanghai (PVG)
- A trip leader with you for the whole route
- Hotel accommodation: 10 days, 9 nights
- Breakfasts (9)
- Eco fees and temple entrances
Not included
- Flights to Hong Kong and back from Shanghai
- Lunches, dinners and alcohol
- Going up Canton Tower and the ride at 450 metres
- The national show in Wulingyuan
- Extra activities outside the programme
- Insurance and visa
Dates & prices
- 25 October – 3 November 2026Almost full18-50 years€2600
FAQ
Do I need a visa for China?
Visa-free transit is available for many nationalities, but the rules depend on your passport and flight route. Write to us and we will check your case before you book.
Which flights should I take?
Arrive in Hong Kong by 25 October, depart from Shanghai on 3 November after 15:00. The flight between Zhangjiajie and Shanghai inside the route is on us.
How large is the group?
Up to eight travellers, aged 18 to 50. The trip is guided in Russian.