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

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich.Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)Unterkunft: Dong Fang Hotel Beijing

Enjoy an included visit to the Great Wall. Later, explore Tiananmen Square.Event: Orientierungs-Spaziergang (0.5h)Transport: Beijing - Mutianyu (1.5h)Event: Besuch an der Chinesischen Mauer in Mutianyu (3.0h)Transport: Mutianyu - Beijing (1.5h)Event: Führung auf dem Platz des Himmlischen FriedensUnterkunft: Dong Fang Hotel BeijingOptionale Ausflüge:Der Seidenmarkt (**)Besichtige den Trommel-und Glockenturm (**)Toboggan at Great Wall (**)Seilbahn auf der Großen Mauer (**)

Take the Beijing metro to visit the Forbidden City. Later, board a fast train to Xi'an.Transport: Beijing - BeijingEvent: Verbotene Stadt (2.0h)Transport: Beijing - Xi'anUnterkunft: Jin Jiang West Capital International Hotel

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. (M) Event: Führung bei den Terrakotta-Kriegern (3.0h)Event: Eintritt - StadtmauernEvent: Besuch des Muslimischen Viertels (1.0h)Transport: Xi'an - Suzhou (14.0h)

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.Event: Tour durch den Garten des Meisters der Netze (1.5h)Event: Shangtang StreetUnterkunft: Castle Hotel Suzhou

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.Transport: Suzhou - Shanghai (0.5h)Event: Orientierungs-Spaziergang am Bund (1.0h)Unterkunft: Zhen Yue Hotel

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.Event: Shanghai Orientation WalkEvent: Shanghai-Museum (1.5h)Freizeit: ShanghaiUnterkunft: Zhen Yue HotelOptionaler Ausflug:Yuyuan-Garten (**)

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.Transport: Shanghai - Shanghai Pudong International AirportTransport: Shanghai - Taipei (2.0h)Transport: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport - Taipei (0.45h)Unterkunft: Green World Taipei Station

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. (F) Event: Half Day City Tour of TaipeiFreizeit: TaipeiUnterkunft: Green World Taipei StationOptionale Ausflüge:Shilin Night Market (**)Ximending Pedestrian District (**)

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. (M) Transport: Taipei - Taichung (1.0h)Transport: Taichung - Shuanglong Bunun Village (2.0h)Transport: Shuanglong Bunun Village - Sun Moon Lake (1.0h)Event: Rainbow Suspension BridgeEvent: Bunun Indigenous Tribe ExperienceUnterkunft: Lealea Garden Hotel The Sun

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! (F) Freizeit: Sun Moon LakeUnterkunft: Lealea Garden Hotel The SunOptionale Ausflüge:Full Day Sun Moon Lake Bike Tour (*)Tea Plantation Visit (**)Hop-On Hop-Off Ferry (**)

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. (F) Transport: Sun Moon Lake - Tainan (2.5h)Freizeit: TainanEvent: Anping Historic District TourEvent: Anping Fort VisitUnterkunft: Lakeshore Hotel TainanOptionale Ausflüge:Chihkan Tower (**)Confucius Temple (**)

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. (F) Transport: Tainan - Kaohsiung (1.0h)Event: Fo Guang Shan Buddha MuseumEvent: Dragon and Tiger PagodasFreizeit: KaohsiungUnterkunft: Kindness Hotel Kaohsiung StationOptionaler Ausflug:Cijin Island (**)

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. (F) Transport: Kaohsiung - Taipei (2.0h)Freizeit: TaipeiUnterkunft: Green World Taipei StationOptionale Ausflüge:National Palace Museum (**)Taipei 101 (**)

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. (F) Transport: Jiufen - Keelung (0.75h)Event: Jiufen Historic Town VisitEvent: Golden Waterfalls & Yin Yang SeaTransport: Taipei - Jiufen (0.5h)Event: Heping IslandUnterkunft: Green World Taipei Station

Depart at any time. (F) ________Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten. (*) Von G Adventures organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Reisebeginn gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.(**) Von G Adventures organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen)