Destination:
China,
Duration:
12 days
Style:
Adventure,
Explorer,
Rail,
Travel Period:
March 2026 - December 2027
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Overview
Discover the breathtaking countryside and rich cultural history of China's north on this 12-day trip bookended by the bright city lights of the country’s biggest hubs. From the dizzying heights of Huangshan, the Great Wall and waterfront Shanghai to the underground pits that hold thousands of Terracotta Warriors, this trip explores the diversity and significance of China. Go beyond the tourist trail, immersing yourself in the local ways of life, with hand-picked experiences to choose from and curated stays in small village guesthouses along the way. Northern China is a feast for the senses, especially your appetite.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 4 and Day 6 (Overnight train) and Days 2,3,7,8,9,10,11 (Guesthouses) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. A scanned copy of the personal details page of your passport is required no later than 40 days before departure in order for us to purchase your train tickets.
3. In winter months (Nov-Feb), we may stay in alternative guesthouses near the Great Wall due to the cold weather. This may also alter our trekking route along the Great Wall.
4. Travelling in China will heavily rely upon using local payment apps – Wechat and Alipay for making payments. It’s essential to install them on your phone and have a data package ready prior to your travel. Please read ‘money matters’ in the Essential Trip Information for more details. You shouldn’t rely on credit card for travel in China.
5. While travelling in China, you won’t have access to social media and some websites. You may consider installing a VPN to access those sites and apps. Please check the Essential Trip Information for more details.
6. Please note that there are some prohibited items for trains and flights in China. Please refer to Packing section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
2. A scanned copy of the personal details page of your passport is required no later than 40 days before departure in order for us to purchase your train tickets.
3. In winter months (Nov-Feb), we may stay in alternative guesthouses near the Great Wall due to the cold weather. This may also alter our trekking route along the Great Wall.
4. Travelling in China will heavily rely upon using local payment apps – Wechat and Alipay for making payments. It’s essential to install them on your phone and have a data package ready prior to your travel. Please read ‘money matters’ in the Essential Trip Information for more details. You shouldn’t rely on credit card for travel in China.
5. While travelling in China, you won’t have access to social media and some websites. You may consider installing a VPN to access those sites and apps. Please check the Essential Trip Information for more details.
6. Please note that there are some prohibited items for trains and flights in China. Please refer to Packing section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
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What's Included
- Transport: Overnight Hard Sleeper Train, Public Bus, Private vehicle, Subway.
- Accommodation: Twin-share Guesthouse/Hostel (7 nights), Hotel (2 nights), Overnight Hard Sleeper Train (2 nights).
- Beijing - Great Wall.
- Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors Tour - leader led.
- Xi'an - Muslim Quarter Walking Tour.
- Shanghai - Leader-led Orientation Walk.
- Huangshan - National Park Trek.
- Hongcun - Leader-led Village Walking Tour.
Start:Beijing, China
Finish:Shanghai, China
Finish:Shanghai, China
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Tripcode:
CBRF
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Beijing
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Day 2: Great Wall
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Day 3: Great Wall
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Day 4: Beijing
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Day 5: Xi'an
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Day 6: Xi'an
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Day 7: Shanghai
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Day 8: Huangshan
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Day 10: Hongcun
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Day 10: Hongcun
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Day 11: Shanghai
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Day 12: Shanghai
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Travel Partner
Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.
Price from
$1,598*
per person*
Tripcode: CBRF
Start:Beijing, China
Finish:Shanghai, China
Finish:Shanghai, China
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Tripcode:
964
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