Dragon Bus

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See the best of China with Dragon Bus

Similar to other independent networks such as Busabout in Europe, or OZ Experience in Australia, Dragon Bus provides independent travellers a flexible option and the best way to see this amazing country without the mundane aspects of a package tour, or the hassles of trying to organise your way around by public transport.

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Dragon Bus passes

Travel with Dragon Bus for a truly unique bus experience and the best way to see China. Dragon Bus packages have been designed so you can choose to start and finish where and when you want! This allows you to change your plans, extend your stay in one of the starting and finishing cities or take side trips along the way.

Here's just a taste of some of our favourite passes:

Pass  Description  Price 
Beijing Express 


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4 day tour
The Ultimate Introduction to Beijing & The Great Wall. This pass starts and finishes in Beijing. Get up close and personal with The Great Wall. Hike across a section of the wall including 14 Watch towers, you’ll even get the chance to spend the night sleeping in one of the remaining watch towers! On Day 4 you’ll return to Beijing via the National Stadium or “Birds Nest” used for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Fr $321
students 

Fr $386
adults

Beijing to Shanghai


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14 day tour 
Starting from Beijing, over 14 days you'll experience the diversity of China's people, its history, food and cities. Visit the Great Wall, the coastal resort city of Qingdao, the birthplace of Confucius at Qufu, the former capital Nanjing and the canal city of Suzhou, before arriving in the neon lit streets of Shanghai.

Fr $1068 students

Fr $1333 adults 

Beijing to Xian


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14 day tour 
From the Wall to the Warriors. This tour starts in Beijing. Explore the Great Wall of China before continuing to the seaside village of Qingdao. We then wind our way inland to the home town of Confucius, Qufu, then west to Shaolin, where you can enjoy an exhibition of Kungfu before heading to Luoyang. Finally Xian, a city full of history and culture is the last city you explore, including the amazing Terracotta Warriors.
Fr $1036 students

Fr $1299
adults  

Xian to Shanghai


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13 day tour
Warriors to Neon Lit Buildings. Starting in Xian, get ready to explore the city on foot and marvel at the Terracotta Warriors. Next you’ll visit Luoyang and Shaolin Village where you can enjoy a Kungfu exhibition or take part in a lesson! Zhengzhou is next with its great "Food Street", which is followed by Nanjing and the canal beautiful canal city of Suzhou before arriving in the neon-lit streets and hustle and bustle of Shanghai.

Fr $1013 students

Fr $1259 adults 

Shanghai to Beijing


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14 day tour 
Neon Lights to the Great Wall. Linking the two most important cities on the mainland, from Shanghai we go through the famous canal town of Suzhou, then onto Nanjing, one of China's most historic cities. You'll explore Qufu, the home town of Confucius followed by the best seaside city in China, Qingdao. Beijing is approaching, including the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, plus a full day at the Great Wall.

Fr $1068 students

Fr $1333 adults   

Xian to Beijing


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13 day tour
Warriors to the Capital! Starting in Xian, you’ll get the chance to explore the Terracotta Warriors. Leaving Xian we head for the UNESCO listed Luoyang Grottos, before arrival in Shaolin, home to the Shaolin Monks. You can experience a real Kungfu exhibition or take a class yourself. Qufu, Confucius’ birthplace is next, then the seaside city of Qingdao, famous for beaches and it brewery (Tsingtao). Qingdao fades as Beijing arrives, where you'll finish your journey after exploring the inner working streets of a living and breathing Hutong.

Fr $970 students

Fr $1214 adults   

Hong Kong to Yangshuo


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9 day tour
This amazing new Pass showcases the beauty & diversity of this region, starting in Hong Kong, followed by Guangzhou before the overnight sleeper train will see you arrive in Guilin. The highlights start at Dragons Backbone rice terraces, where you rise early to view an amazing sunrise. Yangshuo has soaring limestone peaks and the beautiful Li River. The tour highlight is a visit to a local farming family, including a picnic lunch beside a picturesque freshwater stream. All this & more including riding bicycles into the countryside, exploring freshwater beaches and amazing limestone caves.

Fr $902 students

Fr $1082 adults    

Yangshou to Hong Kong


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9 day tour 
This Pass showcases the beauty & diversity of China's south and south west regions. The beauty of the Longsheng rice will come alive as you view the morning sunrise over the amazing Dragons Backbone. This is followed by the Independent travellers paradise, Yangshuo, home to soaring limestone peaks, the beautiful Li River and much more. A local farming family will prepare and cook your lunch on day 5. Beautiful countryside to explore, great locals, limestone caves & freshwater beaches are all on offer.

Fr $902 students

Fr $1082 adults  

Conditions: Prices are correct as of 08Feb2010 and are subject to currency fluctuation and change without notice. Ask your STA Travel adviser for the latest up to the minute pricing.  Prices advertised are for payment by cash only, payment by any other method will attract a non-cash administration fee.

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