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Tear through your bucket list on this 12-day group adventure to China.<\/strong><\/p>\n From learning Kung-Fu and Tai-Chi at the serene Temple of Heaven, to zipping through Beijing in a vintage sidecar motorcycle, this is a trip of endless highs. Your unforgettable experience at The Great Wall will be topped with a five-star spa hotel stay and an epic sunrise from your own private viewpoint. We\u2019ll haggle our way through the market stalls of Silk Street, and jump on a night train to historic Xi\u2019an and its famous Terracotta Warriors. Flashpackers, welcome to day one of your escape to China. Touch down at bustling Beijing Capital International Airport in the morning, and a private transfer will be waiting to whisk you to your hotel, just a 30-minute drive away in the happening Dongcheng District. Today is your chance to settle into what will be your base camp for the next two nights, and soak up your first taste of China\u2019s colorful and fast-paced capital city. Head out and crane a look at the towering skyscrapers lining your new location, catch up on some sleep, or if you\u2019re feeling energetic, you could make use of the hotel\u2019s gym. You\u2019ll want to be refreshed for the evening though, because you\u2019ll be meeting your guide and full Flash Pack crew to discuss the adventure that lies ahead and gorge on delicious Chinese food at a local restaurant nestled in one of Beijing\u2019s famous hutong courtyards.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"N\u01cf H\u01cdO, CHINA!","text":" Flashpackers, welcome to day one of your escape to China. Touch down at bustling Beijing Capital International Airport in the morning, and a private transfer will be waiting to whisk you to your hotel, just a 30-minute drive away in the happening Dongcheng District. Today is your chance to settle into what will be your base camp for the next two nights, and soak up your first taste of China\u2019s colorful and fast-paced capital city. Head out and crane a look at the towering skyscrapers lining your new location, catch up on some sleep, or if you\u2019re feeling energetic, you could make use of the hotel\u2019s gym. You\u2019ll want to be refreshed for the evening though, because you\u2019ll be meeting your guide and full Flash Pack crew to discuss the adventure that lies ahead and gorge on delicious Chinese food at a local restaurant nestled in one of Beijing\u2019s famous hutong courtyards.<\/p>\n","snapshot":"Arrival in Beijing (PEK)","images":["https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/CNAitinerary1-925x600.jpg"],"day":1},{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Immersive city tour","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"MASTER THE ANCIENT MOVES","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":" Today is all about delving deep into the capital. First up, we’ll explore the city’s rich seam of historical landmarks and ancient architecture, including the iconic Tiananmen square and the palatial splendour of The Forbidden City. Then we’ll push on to the imperial Jingshan Park to bask in a panoramic view of the city from Beijing’s highest peak. After lunch we’ll continue exploring the city in vintage Chang Jian 750 sidecar motorcycles, speeding around the city for a two-hour discovery mission like no other. The day will end in true Chinese style: a feast of Peking duck with your new Flash Pack pals.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"MASTER THE ANCIENT MOVES","text":" Today is all about delving deep into the capital. First up, we’ll explore the city’s rich seam of historical landmarks and ancient architecture, including the iconic Tiananmen square and the palatial splendour of The Forbidden City. Then we’ll push on to the imperial Jingshan Park to bask in a panoramic view of the city from Beijing’s highest peak. After lunch we’ll continue exploring the city in vintage Chang Jian 750 sidecar motorcycles, speeding around the city for a two-hour discovery mission like no other. 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After a pit stop, say farewell to Beijing\u2019s inner city bustle, and board the Flash Pack bus for a two-hour jaunt to the city\u2019s outskirts, where we\u2019ll hike two to three hours through the Jundu Mountains. We\u2019ll steer you away from the crowds at Badaling and make for a secluded section of the Great Wall, where you can take in the idyllic views. An awesome day needs a hotel to match and the five-star Commune By The Great Wall fits the bill perfectly. Make for the hotel\u2019s luxurious spa, take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, dine at one of the hotel\u2019s three restaurants, or gaze upon the Great Wall from the hotel\u2019s private vantage point.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"MOTORBIKE AND HIKE","text":" Don\u2019t skip your green tea this morning, you\u2019ll need energy for today\u2019s jam-packed schedule. 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Cameras filled with inspiring photos, make the most of your last few hours here by lounging poolside, enjoying a treatment, and lunching at either the hotel\u2019s Terrace Lounge, boasting views across the Shuiguan mountains, the Courtyard Restaurant with its menu of regional Chinese delicacies, or the Poolside Cafe. Then it’s back to Beijing to board tonight’s Soft Sleeper train for a 12 hour journey south-west to Xi’an.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"SUNRISE AND A SLEEPER TRAIN","text":" We\u2019re making the most of this incredible location by rising early to witness the sunrise over the hotel\u2019s private section of The Great Wall. 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Check into your 4-star hotel where you\u2019ll have a chance to freshen up, before heading out to explore the city on bike. We\u2019ll cycle around the top of Xi\u2019an\u2019s City Walls, the largest ancient military defense system in the world, then leave you free to explore the area and its impressive cuisine. Here you\u2019ll find a whole host of delicious fusion dishes in Xi\u2019an, from roujiamo, the Xi\u2019anese take on hamburgers, to spiced lamb skewers and yangrou paomo (shredded flatbread served in an aromatic mutton broth). Come evening, we\u2019ll explore the Muslim Quarter, a hotspot for cool eateries and places to gather, and see the impressive Drum and Bell Towers illuminated at night. 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The journey will take around four hours, passing through the crop fields of central Shaanxi Plain, the lush greenery of the Qinling Mountains and the forests of Sichuan Basin. We\u2019ll get you checked into your new hotel in the Jinniu district in the heart of Ch\u00e9ngd\u016b and then you can head off to explore the city\u2019s street food scene. Wontons on T\u00e1ng S\u00f2ng Food Street are a must, as is Sichuan favorite t\u00f9t\u00f3u (not for veggies \u2013 it\u2019s rabbit head).<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"SQUARE UP TO THE TERRACOTTA ARMY","text":" We\u2019re on the move today \u2013 this time with a 90-minute drive to Emperor Qin Shi Huang\u2019s Mausoleum Site Museum, home of Xi\u2019an\u2019s Terracotta Warriors. 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Wontons on T\u00e1ng S\u00f2ng Food Street are a must, as is Sichuan favorite t\u00f9t\u00f3u (not for veggies \u2013 it\u2019s rabbit head).<\/p>\n","snapshot":"Terracotta Army","images":["https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/CNAitinerary6-925x600.jpg"],"day":6},{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Sichuan cooking in Ch\u00e9ngd\u016b","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"Sichuan cooking in Ch\u00e9ngd\u016b","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":" The morning is yours to explore to the city. We suggest that includes a visit to Kuanzhai Xiangzi (three ancient parallel wide and narrow alleys) to discover Chinese teahouse culture and sip a jasmine brew, along with a visit the grand Taoist Q\u012bngy\u00e1ng Temple. Afterwards, we\u2019ll head back into the centre of Ch\u00e9ngd\u016b for a cookery class with a local Sichuan chef. A hands-on experience, you\u2019ll learn the art of cooking with the area\u2019s famous red peppercorn, whipping up a hot and spicy meal to savour with your Flash Pack crew. To top the day off, we\u2019ll spend the evening watching a powerful Sichuan opera.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Sichuan cooking in Ch\u00e9ngd\u016b","text":" The morning is yours to explore to the city. We suggest that includes a visit to Kuanzhai Xiangzi (three ancient parallel wide and narrow alleys) to discover Chinese teahouse culture and sip a jasmine brew, along with a visit the grand Taoist Q\u012bngy\u00e1ng Temple. Afterwards, we\u2019ll head back into the centre of Ch\u00e9ngd\u016b for a cookery class with a local Sichuan chef. 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If you\u2019re a fan of sweet and sour, you\u2019ll find your happy place in Shanghai\u2019s traditional Hu cuisine. Regrouping early afternoon, we\u2019ll visit Shanghai\u2019s historical waterfront The Bund, now home to a photogenic medley of architectural influences. This is also the best spot to get a snapshot of P\u01d4d\u014dng\u2019s futuristic skyline across the water. Next stop is the beautifully intricate Y\u00f9yu\u00e1n Gardens, before we stop-off to sample Shanghai\u2019s famous Xiao Long Bao dumplings. 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It\u2019s over to you to organize your taxi to the airport but give us a heads up if you\u2019d like help organizing a transfer to P\u01d4d\u014dng International Airport or Hongqiao International Airport. It\u2019s been a blast: from learning the elixir of youth from the elders of Beijing and mastering Tai-Chi in the Temple of Heaven\u2019s shadow, to speeding around the city in a vintage CJ750 sidecar and hiking to the Great Wall of China for your own private sunrise experience. You\u2019ve haggled on Silk Street, biked round Xi\u2019an, seen the Terracotta Warriors ready for battle and awed at L\u00e8 Sh\u0101n\u2019s Giant Buddha. Not to mention seeing pandas up close, learning to cook like the Sichuanese and digging deep into Shanghai\u2019s nightlife. 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\nOn to Ch\u00e9ngd\u016b, we\u2019ll meet the giant pandas, learn Sichuan cooking and discover W\u00e9nsh\u016b Temple. Keeping up? Good, because our last stop will be Sh\u00e0ngh\u01cei to learn ping pong from champions, uncover the vibrant arts scene and delve into the wild nightlife.<\/p>\n","highlights":[],"lang":"us","trip_type":[],"hidden":true,"seasons":["summer"],"scenery":[],"activities":[],"activity_level":["moderate"],"key_locations":"","itinerary":[{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Arrival in Beijing (PEK)","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"N\u01cf H\u01cdO, CHINA!","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"