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Real China

12 days
From Beijing to Hong Kong
4.1
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Silk Market
    • Visit Forbidden City
    • Welcome dinner with Peking duck
    Landmarks
    Silk Market
    Forbidden City
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing - Great Wall

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu Great Wall

    Optional Activities

    • Great Wall Toboggan Ride (round trip) - CNY140
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
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  3. Day 3

    Beijing - Overnight Train to Xi'an

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led Hutong Walking Tour
    • Tiananmen Square visit

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Forbidden City
    • Bike tour through hutongs
    • Temple of Heaven Park visit
    • Lama Temple visit
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Hutong Area
    Forbidden City
    Temple of Heaven
    Lama Temple
  4. Day 4

    Xi'an

    Meals
    Lunch (Local snack sampling in Muslim Quarter including persimmon cake, lamb skewers, and sticky rice cakes)

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led Muslim Quarter Walking Tour and Snack Sampling
    • Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square Walking Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride on Xi'an City Wall - CNY99
    • Little Wild Goose Pagoda visit - CNY50
    • Great Mosque visit - CNY25
    • Bell & Drum Towers visit - CNY50
    Landmarks
    Muslim Quarter
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    Xi'an City Wall
    Little Wild Goose Pagoda
    Great Mosque
    Bell & Drum Towers
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led Terracotta Warriors Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Karaoke - CNY100
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
  6. Day 6

    Xi'an to Chengdu

    Included Activities

    • Walking Tour (Tianfu Square, People's Park and Kuanzhai Lane)

    Optional Activities

    • Tai Chi/Kung Fu class - CNY120
    Landmarks
    Tianfu Square
    People's Park
    Kuanzhai Lane
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Chengdu

    Included Activities

    • Giant Panda Breeding Research Base visit

    Optional Activities

    • Cooking School & Market Tour - CNY230
    • Tea Harvesting - CNY358
    Landmarks
    Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
    Kuanzhai Lane
    Jinli Street
  8. Day 8

    Chengdu to Yangshuo

    Included Activities

    • Walking Tour
    Landmarks
    Li River
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  9. Day 9

    Yangshuo

    Meals
    Lunch (Homecooked local delicacies including chicken and vegetables at a local family's house)

    Included Activities

    • Bike Tour with Lunch & Moon Hill Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Li River Cruise - CNY230
    Landmarks
    Moon Hill
    Li River
  10. Day 10

    Yangshuo

    Meals
    Lunch (Homecooked local delicacies including chicken and vegetables at a local family's house)

    Included Activities

    • Bike Tour with Lunch & Moon Hill Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Li River Cruise - CNY230
    Landmarks
    Moon Hill
    Li River
  11. Day 11

    Yangshuo to Hong Kong

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led Walking Tour
    Landmarks
    Temple Street Night Market
    Victoria Harbour
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  12. Day 12

    Hong Kong

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Traveler Reviews

4.1
Overall rating based on 11 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.4
  • Food
    1.0
  • 4.5

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  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    2.8
    I have travelled with Intrepid before on the India Real Food Adventure and was disappointed that the quality of this...
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    Traveled in January 2019
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    3.0
    The tour was extremely poorly done. From the outset, we were never given information or encouraged to actually...
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  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    4.8
    Qin our tour guide was amazing. She was able to understand the group and what we wanted. She catered for all the...
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  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    4.2
    You need to be ready every day for a full adventure, some people may not be ready for that.
    Traveled in January 2019
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    4.5
    Our tour guide Qin was amazing and made our trip so easy and fun.
    Traveled in January 2019
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    4.2
    Excellent tour guide and itinerary.
    Traveled in January 2019
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    4.0
    Qin was a great tour guide that showed us her home country. This was a great introduction to China with the main...
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    Traveled in January 2019
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    4.8
    The trip was awesome and perfect organised
    Traveled in January 2019
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    4.5
    Well rounded trip, gave a very varied view of China.
    Traveled in January 2019
  • S
    September 16th, 2019
    3.5
    Great itinerary and travel between all the destinations was well managed and pain free. The accommodation was a lower...
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    Traveled in September 2019

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  • B

    Benjamin

    Asked on November 23rd, 2025

    I need family tour of China with private car

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 2000 is required to confirm your space.

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    Valerie

    Asked on November 9th, 2025

    Can you make me an exception? My age exceeds range.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate your request for this particular trip, as it falls under our 18 to 35s travel theme. We are unable to make exceptions or accept travelers who exceed the maximum age limit for this trip. If you'd like, we would be happy to recommend similar itineraries.

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    Philip

    Asked on November 2nd, 2025

    Can I stop my tour in Guilin and travel back to Beijing?

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    Transport
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      If you wish to end your tour in Guilin and travel back to Beijing, please note that you would need to make your own arrangements for that part of the journey, as this isn't something we organize. We also can't confirm the possibility of this change right now - it would need to be checked with our local team after your booking is made.

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    Clare

    Asked on October 10th, 2025

    I am interested in this tour. But then I noticed that the age range is only up to 35. Are you very strict on that? I am 46.

    Age Range
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      Unfortunately this trip is for 18 to 35 year olds, however you can check our website for an alternative tour which would suit you.

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    Stephanie

    Asked on July 30th, 2025

    Can my son who is 15 and daughter who is 13 eligible to join the tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      This itinerary is an 18 - 35's trip so all travelers booking on must be within that age range. We do have a family style trip that both of your children will be able to book on to.

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      Stephanie

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      The pricing is very high for the suggested packaging

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      These are the contracted rates we have received from our suppliers and we are not able to negotiate on this further.

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    Rachel

    Asked on July 25th, 2025

    We are from Cameroon, and we want to attend your next trip from August 16, 2025. We need an Invitation Letter and Itinerary Tour Plan from your organization to submit our Visas Appication at the China Consulate in Montreal.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      We can certainly arrange the required visa supporting documents; however, a confirmed booking is necessary in order to proceed. Could you please confirm if you have already made a booking?

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    Cassandra

    Asked on July 19th, 2025

    I want to know the full package of 5 people coming for tour with visa assistance

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      Many countries require a visa and obtaining the correct visa for your trip and any countries you may transit through is your responsibility. We recommend checking the most current requirements for your nationality with your consulate or embassy before your trip, as entry requirements can change. We are unable to advise on this as we do not work closely with government consulates. However, we are able to provide the insurance letter for you as requested.

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    Connie

    Asked on June 30th, 2025

    Can you please tell me the cancelation costs for this tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten June 2025

      If you cancel a trip: a) 56 days or more prior to departure, we will hold your deposit amount as a credit (Deposit Credit); b) between 31 and 55 days prior to departure, we charge a cancellation fee of 30% of the total booking cost; c) between 30 and 15 days prior to departure, we charge a cancellation fee of 60% of the total booking cost; d) 14 days or fewer prior to departure, we charge a cancellation fee of 100% of the booking cost.

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    Alexander

    Asked on May 1st, 2025

    Can I get the pricing for this tour for a solo person. Also can I get vegan food on this trip?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      The cost for our 05SEP2025 departure is CAD $1430. A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 3 (Sleeper train) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. If you'd like to have this added on the cost would be CAD $400. A vegan diet can be accommodated, just make sure to fill out the dietary section upon booking so that our team is aware. While this diet can be accommodate we like to note that options may be limited especially in smaller towns.

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    Sam

    Asked on January 13th, 2025

    Can we still join if we are over 35?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      This specific itinerary is one of our age based trips however we are able to accommodate travelers that are 36 or turning 36 around time of travel. If you are our side of the age range we do offer similar itineraries that are open to everyone just let us know what you are looking to see/do and we can make some suggestions for you.

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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