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Real China

Summary:

You could travel for a lifetime in China, and there would still be more to explore – but this 12-day trip through the country’s highlights does a pretty good job of narrowing it down. Tick an ancient Wonder of the World off your bucket list at the Great W...

Duration
12 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
08-May-2024
Starting at
USD 1,095.00
Price per day
USD 91.00
Tour Type

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  • Dates and Details
  • Map, Destinations
  • Intrepid
Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
Real China
Travel Style
Small Group Tour with More Flexibility
Group Size
1 - 16
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Summary

You could travel for a lifetime in China, and there would still be more to explore – but this 12-day trip through the country’s highlights does a pretty good job of narrowing it down. Tick an ancient Wonder of the World off your bucket list at the Great Wall, witness the Terracotta Warriors in Xi-an and watch baby pandas play in Chengdu. Sip tea in People’s Park, taste delicious street food with a local leader who knows all the best spots and cycle through the misty countryside of Yangshuo – home to stunning vistas, Moon Hill and karst mountains. Start in Beijing and end in Hong Kong for some thriving nightlife and you’ve got a pretty cool adventure.

Map: Real China (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Beijing
Day 2
Great Wall / Beijing
Day 3
Beijing / Overnight Train
Day 4
Xi'an
Day 5
Xi'an
Day 6
Chengdu
Day 7
Chengdu
Day 8
Yangshuo
Day 9-10
Yangshuo
Day 11
Hong Kong
Day 12
Hong Kong

Travel Countries (2): China, Hong Kong and Macao

Travel Cities (7): Beijing, Chengdu, Guilin, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Xian, Yangshuo

Highlights

  • Walk the walk on the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China (one of the Seven Wonders of the World), watching the stones snake as far as the eye can see. If you’d like, you can even toboggan back down!
  • Take a scenic cycling tour through farms and villages in Yangshuo’s karst-dotted countryside. Every turn in the road brings you to another postcard-perfect spot before riding to Moon Hill and taking a short hike that leads to panoramic views of the area.
  • Watch rolly polly baby pandas playing, munching bamboo and generally doing their thing at the Panda Breeding Centre in Chengdu – if they’re not already, pandas might just be your favourite animal after this.
  • Join a local guide to see the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an – the most famous site in the city – only discovered in 1976 by farmers digging a well.
  • Eat your way through China, from Beijing’s Peking duck to the delicious Sichuan pepper – then, maybe challenge yourself with authentic local delicacies like silkworms, spicy rabbit head and beer fish.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Beijing

Arrow Going To

Hong Kong

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