China

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China is the world's most populous country and one of its oldest civilizations, spanning a vast and geographically diverse landmass across East Asia. It is renowned for iconic landmarks such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City in Beijing, and the terracotta warriors of Xi'an, alongside natural wonders like the karst peaks of Guilin and the Tibetan Plateau. Travellers are drawn by its extraordinary depth of history, regional cuisines, and ultra-modern cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen. Whether hiking remote mountain trails, exploring ancient temples, or navigating the energy of its megacities, China offers an endlessly varied experience for independent and group travellers alike.

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China · 13 days

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Best of China: Beijing to Shanghai Self-Launched Adventure

Experience the very best of China independently — from the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, to giant pandas in Chengdu, the jaw-dropping Avatar Mountains of Zhangjiajie, and the electric streets of Shanghai. This self-launched route follows the same iconic path as the Gap360 group tour but replaces guided group transport with trains (including China's lightning-fast high-speed rail), swaps group accommodation for well-rated budget hotels and hostels, and books all activities directly or via GetYourGuide/Klook — saving you hundreds of pounds. China is one of the most rewarding countries in the world for independent travel: cheap food, reliable trains, and bucket-list sights at every turn. Costs below are estimated per person and assume solo travel with occasional shared dorms or twin-share budget hotels. Note: a Chinese tourist visa is required for most nationalities (~£150–£185); factor this in before you book.

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Nobody's posted a Mission for China yet — which, frankly, is an opportunity.

Wait, what's a Mission?It's not a scheduled trip with dates and a minimum group size like a Departure — it's a goal. Learn to dive, do a Muay Thai camp, live somewhere for a month and work on something, chase one very specific experience. Post it, and other people chasing the same thing find you.

Be the first to post one: "Learn the first 20 seconds of a local dance, then perform it, uninvited, at every bar you visit."

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