Peking duck
Crisp, honey-glazed skin: centuries of imperial refinement in one bite.
China · East Asia
China
Wall, Dynasties, and Floating Mountains
Duration
11 days / 10 nights
Region
China · East Asia
Trip investment
Paying in one instalment$4,729.00 US dollarsYou save $411.00 US dollars (8%).per person
Making deferred payments: total $5,140.00 US dollars · deposit $1,000.00 US dollars + up to 10 deferred payments of approximately $414.00 US dollars each
Book today and pay in up to 10 deferred payments. The sooner you book, the lighter your payments.
October 10–20, 2027 · 5 left
Plan with context
Trip essentials
- Start & finish
- Starts in Beijing · Ends in Shanghai
- Local currency
- Renminbi yuan (CNY)
- Cards & cash
- Alipay/WeChat Pay predominate; international cards are limited. Carry CNY 500–1,000 as backup. You can bring US dollars in cash to exchange for local currency at banks or authorized exchange offices on arrival, before visiting remote areas. Bring notes in good condition and check exchange opening hours and requirements.
- Physical demand
- Medium — Great Wall stairs and long walking days
- Coffee reference
- Beijing: CNY 22–23 · USD equivalent pending a verifiable exchange rate
Practical references checked on Sep 16, 2026. Prices and exchange rates may change.
Information verified in October 2026
Visas and entry requirements
For this trip, prior formalities are needed for: Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay.
Check: Peru, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Spain.
Reference information; requirements may change. Confirm on the official site before you travel.
01 — THE TRIP
Great Wall, Forbidden City, and the impossible landscapes of Zhangjiajie all in one journey.
01Great Wall
02Forbidden City
03Zhangjiajie
04Shanghai
02 — WHAT'S COVERED
Included
- Accommodation in 3-4 star hotels
- Daily breakfasts
- Intercity transfers (high-speed trains and internal transport)
- Guided tours of the Great Wall, Forbidden City and main temples
- Entrances included in the itinerary
- Group coordinator
- Flight advice (30 min)
Luggage: Due to vehicle capacity, each traveler may bring only one suitcase of up to 15 kg and one backpack. Any additional luggage is the traveler's responsibility and must be handled on their own, for example by leaving it at the base hotel, subject to the hotel's availability.
Not included
- International flights
- Visas and entry procedures (see requirements for your passport)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Lunches and dinners not specified (suggested budget: $80.00 US dollars/day)
- Local transport outside the group logistics
Groups of maximum 16 travelers, ages 6 to 100. Every trip has different physical requirements, so if a minor joins, they should be an independent kid who enjoys being outdoors — not one glued to an iPad all day. Solo travelers are welcome: we pair men with men and women with women in double or triple occupancy.
International flights are not included unless expressly stated on the trip page.
International community
You travel with people from all over the world
On any given departure you may share the route with travelers from Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Spain and other countries. We don't sell tours: we offer guided adventure trips, run in Spanish, in small groups of maximum 16 people.
- International groups: depending on the date, travelers from different Spanish-speaking countries may join
- A Spanish-speaking Wandernow guide throughout, plus local guides (in English, sometimes Spanish) who add the local perspective
- We don't sell tours: we offer guided adventure trips, in Spanish, in small groups of maximum 16 people.
Why travel with us?
No more than 16 travelers—never a tour bus.
A Wandernow guide with you throughout the journey.
International groups—you meet people from other countries along the way.
We don't sell tours ruled by a fixed schedule: the best part of a journey is often what wasn't planned. If you know how to let go and flow, this trip is for you.
03 — ROUTE
Route
Itinerary day by day
- Day 1
Arrival in Pekín · Group welcome, briefing with your Wandernow guide and a first…
- Day 2
Great Wall · A full day dedicated to great wall
- Day 3
Forbidden City · A full day dedicated to forbidden city
- Day 4
Zhangjiajie · A full day dedicated to zhangjiajie
- Day 5
Shanghai · A full day dedicated to shanghai
- Day 6
Great Wall · A full day dedicated to great wall
- Day 7
Forbidden City · A full day dedicated to forbidden city
- Day 8
Zhangjiajie · A full day dedicated to zhangjiajie
- Day 9
Shanghai · A full day dedicated to shanghai
- Day 10
Farewell and departure · A free last morning, a group toast and transfer to the Pekín…
*Wandernow reserves the right to modify the itinerary without prior notice to ensure the safety of the group and the smooth operation of the trip.
GUSTO
Flavours of China
Xiaolongbao
Shanghai soup dumplings made to burst with flavour at the first bite.
Tea
No Chinese meal is complete without a teapot at its centre, a quiet ceremony between courses.
Behind the Great Wall and the dynasties lies a cuisine whose accent changes every few hundred kilometres. Eating in China means tracing that history: every dish bears the signature of the region, dynasty or trade route that created it.
Territory
Map of the route
Meeting point: Pekín · China · Asia oriental
Wandernow Studio
Day 1 · 10 Oct · Pekín
Arrival in Pekín
Group welcome, briefing with your Wandernow guide and a first orientation walk around Pekín.
Lodge · Pekín
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04 — BOOKING
Transparent pricing
One payment
$4,729.00 US dollars
You save $411.00 US dollars (8%).
per person
Pay in full and your place is released immediately, with access to the app.wandernow.com QR code.
Instalments
$5,140.00 US dollarstotal
deposit $1,000.00 US dollars + up to 10 deferred payments
Hold your place with a deposit and pay from your portal. When the last instalment clears, your app QR code appears automatically.
We accept credit or debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, all through WeTravel.
Prices are per person in double occupancy. Both plans are processed securely through WeTravel and remain visible in your account statement.
Solo travelers share a room with someone of the same sex: men with men and women with women. Couples stay together.
SOCIAL PROOF
5.0 across verified reviews
Travelers who already went
“Every day something surprised me more than the day before. From the care of the sherpas, the warmth of our guide, how fun the group was, the breathtaking landscapes or simply the grandeur of the place. What they pro…”
“Everything was fun and beautiful, well organised and well chosen. There was not always room for everyone, but it always worked out and in good conditions.”
Upcoming departures
October 10 – October 20, 2027
First seat releaseSeats available3/8 booked(8 seats released of 16)
Registration openRegistration closes: 285 days until closing
We release the group in waves: once this one fills, we open the next if the local team allows it.
from$4,729.00 US dollars
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Fact sheet
- Destination
- China · China · East Asia
- Trip type
- Adventure Culture in a small group
- Duration
- 11 days / 10 nights
- Group size
- Maximum 16 travelers (ages 6 to 100)
- Single-payment price
- $4,729.00 US dollars per person
- Deferred-plan price
- $5,140.00 US dollars per person · deposit $1,000.00 US dollars + 10 max
- Published currency
- Dollars
- Payment methods
- Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, via WeTravel
- International flights
- Not included in the price
- Guide
- Spanish-speaking Wandernow guide throughout the trip
- Solo travelers
- Welcome; shared accommodation by gender (man with man, woman with woman) at no extra cost
- Occupancy
- Couples in double occupancy; solo travelers share a room with someone of the same gender
- Departure dates
- October 10–20, 2027
Frequently asked questions
How much does the China trip with Wandernow cost?
$4,729.00 US dollars per person paying in a single payment. On the deferred plan the total is $5,140.00 US dollars per person: a $1,000.00 US dollars deposit to hold your spot and up to 10 deferred payments (the last one 60 days before departure). Prices are per person in double occupancy. Solo travelers share a room with someone of the same sex; couples stay together.
How many days is the China trip?
11 days / 10 nights. Great Wall, Forbidden City, and the impossible landscapes of Zhangjiajie all in one journey.
What departure dates are there for China?
Confirmed departures: October 10–20, 2027. Each departure runs with a maximum of 16 travelers.
What is and isn't included in the China trip?
Includes: Accommodation in 3-4 star hotels; Daily breakfasts; Intercity transfers (high-speed trains and internal transport); Guided tours of the Great Wall, Forbidden City and main temples; Entrances included in the itinerary; Group coordinator; Flight advice (30 min). Not included: International flights; Visas and entry procedures (see requirements for your passport); Tips for guides and drivers; Lunches and dinners not specified (suggested budget: $80.00 US dollars/day); Local transport outside the group logistics. International flights are not included unless the trip page expressly says otherwise.
Can I travel solo to China?
Yes. Solo travelers are welcome and are given shared accommodation by gender (man with man, woman with woman) at no extra single-room cost. Couples stay together in double occupancy. Groups have a maximum of 16 people (ages 6 to 100), and travelers from different Spanish-speaking countries may join the same departure.
How can I pay for my China trip?
Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, via WeTravel. You can pay in full or reserve with a $1,000.00 US dollars deposit and settle the rest in up to 10 deferred payments (the last one 60 days before departure).
What fitness level is needed for China?
It is an active adventure trip: some days involve several hours of walking and there are long transfers. No technical experience is required, but you need basic fitness and the health to walk on uneven ground. Each trip page states the required level so you can judge whether the trip is for you.
How far in advance should I book China?
The next departure starts on October 10, 2027 and has 13 spots available at the time this page was published. Departures fill up in order of deposit.
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Travel insurance
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Travel insurance is not included and is mandatory for several of our destinations. If you don't have one yet, our recommendation is IATI Mochilero: the best value for adventure travel, covering medical assistance, rescue and outdoor activities.
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Voices of the trip
Testimonials from China
Stories filmed by Wandernow travelers during the trip.
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05 — KEEP EXPLORING
Paying in one instalment$4,729.00 US dollars
$5,140.00 US dollarsMaking deferred payments
deposit$1,000.00 US dollars+ up to 10 deferred payments of$414.00 US dollars