To get into China you need to have a departure ticket as well. Same goes for Phillippines. Thats why I just figured out that I want to buy a arrange trip through Kilroy, the trip is called Roam China: Beijing to Hong Kong. The train journey looks like this and lasts for 18 days.
- Day 1 Beijing
Arrive at any time.As fellow group members will be arriving throughout the day there are no planed activities until the group meeting in the early evening, followed by dinner. On arrival please check the notice board in the hotel entrance for details of the time and place of the meeting.
- Day 2-4 Beijing
Transport included to the Great Wall. Options include exploring Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Overnight train to Shanghai.China’s capital is a city on a grand scale – vast expanses of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall – and a city of incredible sights, shopping, food and entertainment.The back-street hutongs, packed full of local shops and restaurants are a world away from the imperial splendors, but also part of this energetic city.
On the morning of Day 2 we will take a bus out to the Great Wall (please note that cost of entrance ticket is not included in tour)
In the evening of day 4, we will board an overnight train to Shanghai. (Approximately 12 hours) Train is your main mode of transport in China and a great way to travel.
- Day 5-7 Shanghai
Free time to explore this vibrant and exotic city. Options include a visit to the world famous Shanghai Museum or witnessing the breathtaking Chinese Acrobats.Shanghai is China’s largest and most dynamic city where new sky scrapers clash with the traditional architecture of the Bund.
Arrive at noon and take a stroll along the Bund, with its spectacular array of art deco-style buildings or go across the river where you can take in the sights of Pudong – a modern financial centre – with its amazing skyscrapers. Explore the busy Yu Yuan Bazaar, the French Concession, or shop ’til you drop in China’s hippest stores! There is enough to see in the impressive Shanghai Museum to spend half, if not a whole, day exploring. It houses one of the best collections of Chinese bronze and artwork. Visit the Museum or take in the acrobatics.
On day 7, we take an overnight train to Xi’an. (approximately 15hrs)
- Day 8-9 Xi’an
Orientation walk. Optional visit to China’s greatest archaeological treasures—the Terracotta Warriors. Option to cycle the ancient city walls. Overnight train to Xi’an.This ancient city, the capital of China for many years is home to one of The Middle Kingdom’s greatest archaeological treasures – the Terracotta Warriors – and some of the best market food in the country.
Spend almost 2 full days exploring the active Muslim Quarter and its serene Great Mosque as well as the exotic local street food stalls and the majestic Ming Dynasty City Wall.
- Day 10-11 Yichang
The riverside city of Yichang is the starting point for tours of the Three Gorges Dam site and river journeys through the gorges themselves.On day 10 we take a day train to Yichang. (approx 15 hours)
The riverside city of Yichang is the starting point for tours of the Three Gorges Dam site and river journeys through the gorges themselves. - Day 12-13 Three Gorges
An amazing boat journey along the mighty Yangtze River, cutting through the magnificent Three Gorges, with included tributary boat exploration.Both an inspiration to generations of painters and poets and a source of international controversy. The Three Gorges remains one of the world’s natural scenic wonders while the massive Three Gorges Dam is an incredible feat of modern technology.
Spend two days travelling along the Yangtse on a basic boat through the Three Gorges, stopping at various sites en-route. Cabins are clean, twin share with private toilet and shower facilities, but not luxurious. There are basic Chinese food available in the restaurant on board.
On Day 13, we will take an overnight train (approx. 12 hrs) to Guilin and transfer to a local public bus for the 1½ hour journey to the small country town of Yangshuo.
- Day 14-16 Yangshuo
Options to cycle through the countryside of Yangshuo, experience a local cooking school, practice tai chi, or see the Light and Sound show produced by Zhang Yimou.Discover the village life surrounding the spectacular karst hills, river scenery and green paddy fields in one of China’s best known scenic spots.
Arrive in Guilin in the early morning and transfer to a local public bus for the 1½ hour journey to the small country town of Yangshuo. The Li River and the limestone karst mountains interspersed with picturesque riverside villages and markets make this area perhaps the best known scenic attraction in China.
On day 16 we take an afternoon bus to Guilin train station for the overnight train to Shenzhen and transfer to KCR train to Hong kong.(approx. 15hrs)
- Day 17 Hong Kong
Free time to explore this vibrant and exotic city.Hong Kong is one of the world’s most fascinating, vibrant and impressively situated cities – it boasts a unbeatable array of cultural sights, shopping, fabulous restaurants and atmosphere galore.
- Day 18 Hong Kong
Depart at any time.
This sounds good right? I’m gonna go for it! what I need now is my ticket out of Hong Kong. And the get the visa for Phillippines I need a ticket out.. Gonna wait a little with the planing for it, I might have a partner to travel with. Just waiting for a confirmation on that part.

This sound awesome right? From Philly its no stress to Indonesia and the rest of the countries. Except India, but I’ll plan the last part of my journey later :)