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China Adventure

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hong Kong

    Included Activities

    • Temple Street night market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Peak Tram ride for panoramic views
    • Visit Tian Tan Buddha
    • Stroll along Victoria Harbor
    Landmarks
    Temple Street Night Market
    Tian Tan Buddha
    Victoria Harbor
    Peak Tram
  2. Day 2

    Hong Kong to Chongqing

    Optional Activities

    • Order takeaway food from train station to your seat
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  3. Day 3

    Chongqing

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Chongqing hot pot served in a former air raid shelter)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Chongqing city walking tour
    • Traditional Chongqing hot pot lunch in former air raid shelter

    Optional Activities

    • Visit trending site where train goes into a building
    • Find local spot where you exit a 22-floor highrise onto a street
    Landmarks
    Longmenhao Old Street
    Nanbing Road
    Hongya Cave
    Yangtze River
  4. Day 4

    Chongqing to Zhangjiajie City

    Optional Activities

    • Explore bustling night markets
    • Watch locals practice tai chi in parks
    • Try Hunan-style food
    Landmarks
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
    Tianmen Mountain
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  5. Day 5

    Tianmen Mountain / Zhangjiajie City

    Included Activities

    • Tianmen Mountain visit

    Optional Activities

    • Climb the 999 steps to Tianmen Cave
    • Take escalator to the top
    Landmarks
    Tianmen Mountain
    Tianmen Cave
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  6. Day 6

    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
    • Bailong Elevator cable car ride
    Landmarks
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
    Bailong Elevator
  7. Day 7

    Changsha

    Included Activities

    • Nvshu script writing with local master

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Changsha night market
    • Try local street food like sticky tofu, pig's feet, or crayfish mouth
    Landmarks
    Changsha Night Market
  8. Day 8

    Changsha to Shanghai

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led night Bund walking tour
    Landmarks
    The Bund
    Huangpu River
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  9. Day 9

    Shanghai

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led French Concession walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Shanghai Museum
    • Explore Yu Garden
    • Visit Old Bazaar
    • Shanghai Tower observation deck
    • Group farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    French Concession
    Shanghai Museum
    Yu Garden
    Shanghai Tower
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  10. Day 10

    Shanghai

    Optional Activities

    • Wander through Yu Garden
    • Shop on Nanjing Road
    • Explore Jade Buddha Temple
    • Group dinner
    Landmarks
    Yu Garden
    Nanjing Road
    Jade Buddha Temple
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  11. Day 11

    Shanghai to Wuxi

    Included Activities

    • Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area walking tour
    • Jichang Garden visit

    Optional Activities

    • Rooftop bar drinks in Shanghai
    Landmarks
    Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area
    Xihui Scenic Area
    Jichang Garden
  12. Day 12

    Shanghai to Xi'an

    Included Activities

    • Muslim Quarter walking tour and snack sampling

    Optional Activities

    • Bell and Drum Towers
    Landmarks
    Bell Tower
    Drum Tower
    Muslim Quarter
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  13. Day 13

    Xi'an

    Included Activities

    • Terracotta Warriors tour

    Optional Activities

    • Tang Paradise walking street
    • Big Wild Goose Pagoda visit
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
    Tang Paradise Walking Street
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
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  14. Day 14

    Xi'an to Great Wall

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset hike to the Great Wall
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China
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  15. Day 15

    Great Wall

    Included Activities

    • Great Wall hike - Jinshanling section
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Jinshanling Section
  16. Day 16

    Beijing

    Included Activities

    • Tiananmen Square visit
    • Forbidden City exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Temple of Heaven visit
    • Farewell dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Gate of Heavenly Peace
    Forbidden City
    Great Hall of the People
    Temple of Heaven
  17. Day 17

    Beijing

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Beijing attractions at own pace
    • Rest and relax

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  • China Adventure reviewer 1
    April 7th, 2026
    I would like to express my highest appreciation for our guide, Jay Jiang, following our recent journey with Intrepid...
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    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a heartfelt and generous review and for sharing your incredible pictures. We’re absolutely delighted to hear how profoundly Jay Jiang impacted your journey. Your words beautifully capture the care, insight, and warmth he brings to his role. We’re so glad he helped make your time in China truly unforgettable and we look forward to welcome you on another Intrepid adventure in the not so distant future.
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    Daniel

    Asked on January 23rd, 2026

    Could you please elaborate on partially guided tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten January 2026

      Partially guided tour, meaning you will travel with a local trip leader who coordinates transport and leads key sightseeing and cultural experiences. Major highlights are guided, while free time is built into the itinerary for independent exploration or optional activities, with your leader available for support and recommendations.

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    Sophie

    Asked on December 8th, 2025

    Could you please tell me whether the Forbidden City Tour in Beijing is included in your programme or whether I have to book it myself?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2025

      The Forbidden City tour in Beijing is included on this itinerary. Please note the disclaimer: The Forbidden City only allows 30,000 visitors per day. Tickets are in demand year-round, but particularly during July and August. Our local team will do their best to secure entrance tickets. In the odd case when tickets are not available, you will visit the Temple of Heaven instead, another must-see example of ancient architecture in Beijing and you will be notified.

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      Sophie

      TravelerWritten December 2025

      Could you please let me know whether Intrepid can guarantee, without exception, that I will be able to obtain a ticket for the Forbidden City? I would also like to book a single room and hope that this will be possible at the time of booking.

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2025

      Single supplement is always On Request as its first come first serve. At the time of your booking when we request for your single supplement we can ask our local team to confirm if they can secure your ticket for the Forbidden City. Its really only during high season July - August where it can become difficult to get tickets so I don't foresee there being any issues since you are traveling in March but again we will double check this for you.

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    Veronica

    Asked on November 13th, 2025

    Could you please provide detailed information on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodations for the China tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      What's next? We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 800 is required to confirm your space.

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    • 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.
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