I'm a celiac and follow a gluten free diet. How easy would it be for me to find food in China and will I be able to get assistance when ordering?

You will be able to update your dietary preferences when booking the trip and let us know that you follow a gluten-free diet due to celiac disease. Once your booking is reserved, we will check your dietary requirements specifically with our local team. They will advise on what can be accommodated, and our local tour leader and on-the-ground team will do their best to assist you with meal arrangements and ordering food throughout the tour.

Airport pick up available? And do we take care of our visa before the trip?

Yes, airport transfers are available at an additional cost. 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. You will be provided with a Hotel List and Letter of Invitation to assist you in applying for your visa. These are the primary documents you should use to apply for your visa as they are issued by our local office in China.

Are there any spots available for the July 8th - 19th slot?

Unfortunately, we do not have any spaces available for the 08 July departure. However, we do have spaces available on the below listed departures. 22 July 2026 - 1 spot 05 Aug 2026 - 4 spots 19 Aug 2026 - 1 spot

Do you have to be between 18-35? How strict is that? This is the perfect tour for me

This particular trip is strictly for travellers between 18–35 years old, so unfortunately we're unable to accept bookings outside of that age range for this departure. However, we'd be happy to help you find another suitable option. Please let us know if there are any other departures that interest you, or feel free to browse our China tours for alternative trips that may be a better fit.

Does the single room have a double bed (1.35m)?

If purchasing the single supplement, the rooms may still have two twin beds similar to our regular room-sharing rooms. However, we can often request double bed rooms with our local team where possible. Please note, the single supplement excludes Day 3 (Sleeper train) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability.

I need family tour of China with private car

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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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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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Beijing
Beijing
Optional Activities
- Explore Silk Market for souvenirs
- Visit Forbidden City
- Welcome dinner with Peking duck
Landmarks
Silk Market
Forbidden City
Day 2
Beijing - Great Wall
Beijing - Great Wall
Included Activities
- Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
- Views of surrounding landscape from Great Wall
Optional Activities
- Toboggan ride to base of Great Wall
Landmarks
Mutianyu Great Wall
Day 3
Beijing - Overnight Train to Xi'an
Beijing - Overnight Train to Xi'an
Included Activities
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Leader-led Hutong walking tour
Optional Activities
- Visit Forbidden City
- Bike ride through hutongs
- Visit Temple of Heaven Park
- Visit Lama Temple
Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Temple of Heaven Park
Lama Temple
Day 4
Xi'an
Xi'an
Meals
Lunch (Local specialties in Muslim Quarter (persimmon cake, lamb skewers, sticky rice cakes - selection varies by season))
Included Activities
- Leader-led Muslim Quarter walking tour with snack sampling
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square evening walk
Optional Activities
- Bike ride on Xi'an City Wall
- Visit Little Wild Goose Pagoda
- Visit Great Mosque
- Visit Bell & Drum Towers
- Cycling on City Wall
Landmarks
Muslim Quarter
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Xi'an City Wall
Little Wild Goose Pagoda
Great Mosque
Bell & Drum Towers
Day 5
Xi'an
Xi'an
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Terracotta Warriors tour (leader-led)
Optional Activities
- Karaoke evening
Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors
Day 6
Xi'an to Chengdu
Xi'an to Chengdu
Meals
Dinner (Sichuan hotpot communal feast)
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey to Chengdu
- Walking tour (Tianfu Square, People's Park)
- Tea house visit and local experiences
- Sichuan Style Hot Pot Dinner
Optional Activities
- Join group dance or martial arts practice
- Play mahjong
Landmarks
Tianfu Square
People's Park
Day 7
Chengdu
Chengdu
Included Activities
- Giant Panda Breeding Research Base visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Kuanzhai Lane
- Visit Jinli Street for local snacks
Landmarks
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
Day 8
Chengdu to Yangshuo
Chengdu to Yangshuo
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Yangshuo town
- Li River viewing
Landmarks
Li River
Day 9
Yangshuo
Yangshuo
Meals
Lunch (Home-cooked local delicacies including chicken and vegetables at local family's house)
Included Activities
- Bike tour through Yangshuo countryside
- Home-cooked lunch at local family's house
- Moon Hill visit and short hike to archway
Optional Activities
- Li River cruise
- Explore local restaurants
- Tai Chi/Kung Fu class
- Cooking School & Market Tour
- Tea Harvesting
Landmarks
Moon Hill
Day 10
Yangshuo
Yangshuo
Meals
Lunch (Home-cooked local delicacies including chicken and vegetables at local family's house)
Included Activities
- Bike tour through Yangshuo countryside
- Home-cooked lunch at local family's house
- Moon Hill visit and short hike to archway
Optional Activities
- Li River cruise
- Explore local restaurants
- Tai Chi/Kung Fu class
- Cooking School & Market Tour
- Tea Harvesting
Landmarks
Moon Hill
Day 11
Yangshuo to Hong Kong
Yangshuo to Hong Kong
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour (Temple Street night market or Victoria Harbour light show)
Optional Activities
- Explore nightlife venues
Landmarks
Temple Street Night Market
Victoria Harbour
Day 12
Hong Kong
Hong Kong

Landmarks
Silk Market
Forbidden City

Landmarks
Mutianyu Great Wall

Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Temple of Heaven Park
Lama Temple

Landmarks
Muslim Quarter
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Xi'an City Wall
Little Wild Goose Pagoda
Great Mosque
Bell & Drum Towers

Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors

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Tianfu Square
People's Park

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Giant Panda Breeding Research Base

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Li River

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Moon Hill

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Moon Hill

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Temple Street Night Market
Victoria Harbour

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4.1

Overall rating based on 11 Reviews

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5.0
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4.3
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
3.4
Food
1.0
Tour Operator
4.5

Dana2.8•September 2019
I have travelled with Intrepid before on the India Real Food Adventure and was disappointed that the quality of this...
I have travelled with Intrepid before on the India Real Food Adventure and was disappointed that the quality of this China trip was not as high as I expected from my previous experience with Intrepid. The group leader lacked sufficient knowledge on the areas we visited or how to effectively manage a group. It was clear that this was one of his first trips, but it would have been nice to have been warned about this initially so we could have improved our experience. I would say that the blame mostly comes down to Intrepid having irresponsibly not provided this guide with sufficient training before leading tours. Whilst we did go to the destinations specified in the itinerary, we all felt that we missed out on extras that make such trips more enjoyable. Overall, we have all been put off returning to China and do not feel that we saw it in its best light.Show more
Traveled in January 2019
Annabel3.0•September 2019
The tour was extremely poorly done. From the outset, we were never given information or encouraged to actually...
The tour was extremely poorly done. From the outset, we were never given information or encouraged to actually experience China. No help was given in terms of the language (no tips with language), items from the itinerary were missed (did not explore hutongs), accommodation from itinerary we were given changed (were told we would stay in the Fawlty Tours hotel in Yangshou and instead stayed in The Explorer - this information is given to China as a part of getting our visa and shouldn't be changed), 'guided tours' were not that (often lasted less than 5 minutes), was specifically told I was NOT allowed to do activities I wanted to do in my free time because Intrepid would make my leader lose his job (ie - rock climbing and bamboo rafts in Yangshou), were never informed how much things were actually going to cost so it kept feeling like we were being taken advantage of by having to keep giving out money, repetitive and poor foods were the only options given every meal as the team leader didn't want to spend much money (surely he is given a stipend to buy food??).Show more
Traveled in January 2019
Zoe4.8•September 2019
Qin our tour guide was amazing. She was able to understand the group and what we wanted. She catered for all the...
Qin our tour guide was amazing. She was able to understand the group and what we wanted. She catered for all the different types of interests. Small group size was definitely the best part. Having lunch and dinner in groupsand getting to experience all the different food that would probably otherwise have not been ordered. Even on the “free time”sections Qin would go out of her way to make sure we had things to do and help us whenever we needed it, even if it was to go to the pharmacy! She was very knowledgeable of her country also. Only things that I think could be improved: 1. Saying the trip includes Hong Kong should be clarified. It is one afternoon and then the tour ends. A bit disappointing to just end like that without really knowing what to do there. 2. The bike ride around Youngshou should be a fixed part of the tour not an “optional activity”. Because it was the best part of the whole trip! And it would be disappointing for people to pass it up because it was only “optional”.Show more
Traveled in January 2019
Samuel4.2•September 2019
You need to be ready every day for a full adventure, some people may not be ready for that.
Traveled in January 2019
Megan4.5•September 2019
Our tour guide Qin was amazing and made our trip so easy and fun.
Traveled in January 2019
Liam4.2•September 2019
Excellent tour guide and itinerary.
Traveled in January 2019
Jessica4.0•September 2019
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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Jeffrey4.8•September 2019
The trip was awesome and perfect organised
Traveled in January 2019
Dylan4.5•September 2019
Well rounded trip, gave a very varied view of China.
Traveled in January 2019
Samuel3.5•September 2019
Great itinerary and travel between all the destinations was well managed and pain free. The accommodation was a lower...
Great itinerary and travel between all the destinations was well managed and pain free. The accommodation was a lower standard as this is a lower budget tour but all of the locations allowed for easy access to the local attractions. All of the hotels/hostels were clean and air conditioned, we were more interested in the sights anyway! Our guide was the best and balanced knowledge with ensuring the group had fun, she was happy to change plans and arrange alternatives if any or all of the group wished to do different things. A really great group of people added up to a fantastic, memorable trip that I would happily recommend to anyone wanting the 'Real China' trip.Show more
Traveled in September 2019

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Clare
Asked on July 17th, 2026
I'm a celiac and follow a gluten free diet. How easy would it be for me to find food in China and will I be able to get assistance when ordering?
Meals
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2026
  You will be able to update your dietary preferences when booking the trip and let us know that you follow a gluten-free diet due to celiac disease.
  
  Once your booking is reserved, we will check your dietary requirements specifically with our local team. They will advise on what can be accommodated, and our local tour leader and on-the-ground team will do their best to assist you with meal arrangements and ordering food throughout the tour.
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Suzanne
Asked on July 13th, 2026
Airport pick up available? And do we take care of our visa before the trip?
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Visa
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2026
  Yes, airport transfers are available at an additional cost.
  
  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.
  
  You will be provided with a Hotel List and Letter of Invitation to assist you in applying for your visa. These are the primary documents you should use to apply for your visa as they are issued by our local office in China.
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Jonathan
Asked on June 26th, 2026
Are there any spots available for the July 8th - 19th slot?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2026
  Unfortunately, we do not have any spaces available for the 08 July departure. However, we do have spaces available on the below listed departures.
  
  22 July 2026 - 1 spot
  05 Aug 2026 - 4 spots
  19 Aug 2026 - 1 spot
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Barbara
Asked on April 26th, 2026
Do you have to be between 18-35? How strict is that? This is the perfect tour for me
Age Range
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2026
  This particular trip is strictly for travellers between 18–35 years old, so unfortunately we're unable to accept bookings outside of that age range for this departure.
  
  However, we'd be happy to help you find another suitable option. Please let us know if there are any other departures that interest you, or feel free to browse our China tours for alternative trips that may be a better fit.
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Henry
Asked on April 24th, 2026
Does the single room have a double bed (1.35m)?
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Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2026
  If purchasing the single supplement, the rooms may still have two twin beds similar to our regular room-sharing rooms. However, we can often request double bed rooms with our local team where possible. Please note, the single supplement excludes Day 3 (Sleeper train) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability.
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Benjamin
Asked on November 23rd, 2025
I need family tour of China with private car
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written 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.
Age Range
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written 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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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written 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.
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written 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 TravelOperator•Written 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.
- S
  Stephanie
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  The pricing is very high for the suggested packaging
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written 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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- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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