Beijing, Xian & the South

The history, culture and scenic riches of China have long intrigued the Western world, enticing travelers with its grand monuments, serene countryside and centuries-old traditions. On this biking adventure, you'll see many different faces of this vast and fascinating country that most travelers to China would rarely see. Our decades-long relationships and unrivaled ability for finding authentic experiences uncover China's complex diversity. A visit to southern China reveals a compelling - and often contradictory - tableau as you ride past the rice paddies, pagodas, and bustling villages and cities that exist in the midst of dynamic modern development. Then head to regal and contemporary Xian and marvel at the 2,000-year-old terra-cotta warriors. And, in newly cosmopolitan Beijing, explore the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.

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Day 1 zhaoqing

Day 2 deqing

Day 3 wuzhou

Days 4-5 yangshuo

Day 6 xian

Days 7-9 beijing

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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We had a wonderful time in China and thoroughly enjoyed the Backroads experience. The mix of active biking and hiking combined with cultural activities, such as a visit to Terra Cotta warriors, Forbidden City, Tai Chi lesson, a visit to a Chinese calligrapher, Chinese massage, acrobatics show, etc. enabled us to have a rich and memorable experience.

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TOWN & COUNTRY COMFORT: Premiere Inns*

OYC Hotel

Zhaoqing (1 night)
A modern resort with every conceivable amenity and scenic lake views.

Cui Ran Ju Hotel

Deqing (1 night)
Currently the most charming and comfortable lodging that quiet Deqing has to offer.

* With 1 Casual Inn night

Wuzhou Riverside International Hotel

Wuzhou (1 night)
A casual hotel centrally located in lively Wuzhou, close to restaurants, shops and other attractions.

* With 1 Casual Inn night

Paradise Yangshuo Resort

Yangshuo (2 nights)
A small comfortable hotel in the center of town with a beautiful swimming pool and great shopping nearby.

* With 2 Casual Inn nights

Hyatt Regency Xian

Xian (1 night)
A sleek modern hotel ideally situated within the ancient walls of historic Xian.

Peninsula Beijing

Beijing (2 nights)
The choice of foreign dignitaries, this luxurious five-star hotel has scores of amenities and a great location in central Beijing.

Route Rating: Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain