Ultramodern and resolutely traditional, China is a land with one foot in the present and the other striding into the future. This eight-day adventure connects them both, beginning with Shanghai’s sleek skyscrapered skyline. Then, you’ll strap on your boots and hike into the countryside around Longji to wander the picturesque rice paddies. (Depending on the season, you may even get to help out with the harvest.) See the limestone karsts of Guilin before you return to modern times with a two-day stint in always-on Hong Kong. Nature and modernity, in perfect balance.

Is this trip for me?

• Departs/Ends: Shanghai to Hong Kong
• Travel style: Classic
• Physical rating: 3
• Age requirements: You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
• Trip type: Max 16, avg 12.

What you get

• Accomodation: Hotels (4 nts), guesthouse (2 nts), sleeper train (1 nt).
• Transport: Train, private vehicle.
• Meals: 1 lunch
• Team leader: English-speaking Chinese CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Extras