Could you please elaborate on partially guided tour?

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.

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?

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.

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

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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Operator: Intrepid Travel
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Hong Kong
Included Activities
- Temple Street Night Market visit
Optional Activities
- Peak Tram ride for panoramic views
- Tian Tan Buddha visit
- Stroll along Victorian Harbor
- Dinner at local restaurant sampling dim sum or roast goose
Landmarks
Peak Tram
Tian Tan Buddha
Temple Street Night Market
Day 2
Hong Kong to Chongqing
Optional Activities
- Order takeaway food from train station to your seat
Day 3
Chongqing
Meals
Lunch (Traditional Chongqing hot pot in former air raid shelter)
Included Activities
- Guided Chongqing city walking tour
- Longmenhao Old Street walk
- Hongya Cave visit
- Yangtze River crossing on public cable car and ferry
- Traditional Chongqing hot pot lunch in former air raid shelter
Optional Activities
- Train-into-building landmark visit
- Highrise building 22nd floor street exit exploration
Landmarks
Longmenhao Old Street
Nanbing Road
Hongya Cave
Yangtze River
Day 4
Chongqing to Zhangjiajie
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Explore night markets
- Try local Hunan-style cuisine
Landmarks
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Tianmen Mountain
Day 5
Zhangjiajie
Included Activities
- Tianmen Mountain visit
Optional Activities
- Escalator to top (alternative to 999 steps)
Landmarks
Tianmen Mountain
Tianmen Cave (Heaven's Gate)
Day 6
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Included Activities
- Zhangjiajie National Park hike
- Bailong Elevator ride
- Cable car ride
Landmarks
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Bailong Elevator
Day 7
Zhangjiajie to Changsha
Included Activities
- Nvshu script writing with local master
- Local night market visit
Optional Activities
- Try sticky tofu, pig's feet, or crayfish mouth at night markets
Landmarks
Changsha Cultural Heritage Centre
Day 8
Changsha to Shanghai
Included Activities
- Leader-led night Bund walking tour
Landmarks
The Bund
Huangpu River
Day 9
Shanghai
Included Activities
- Leader-led French Concession walking tour
Optional Activities
- Shanghai Museum visit
- Yuyuan Garden visit (entrance fee CNY40)
- Old Bazar exploration
- Shanghai Tower observation deck
- Farewell dinner with group
Landmarks
French Concession
Shanghai Museum
Yuyuan Garden
Shanghai Tower
Day 10
Shanghai
Optional Activities
- Yu Garden visit
- Nanjing Road shopping
- Jade Buddha Temple visit
- Group dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Yu Garden
Nanjing Road
Jade Buddha Temple
Day 11
Shanghai to Wuxi and back
Included Activities
- Huishan Ancient Town walking tour
- Jichang Garden visit
Optional Activities
- Rooftop bar visit with views of the Bund
Landmarks
Huishan Ancient Town
Jichang Garden
Day 12
Shanghai to Xi'an
Included Activities
- Muslim Quarter walking tour and snack sampling
Optional Activities
- Bell and Drum Towers viewing
- Great Mosque visit (entrance fee CNY25)
- Bell & Drum Towers entrance (entrance fee CNY50)
- Local restaurant dinner with pao mo, hand-pulled noodles, and meat skewers
Landmarks
Bell Tower
Drum Tower
Muslim Quarter
Great Mosque
Day 13
Xi'an
Included Activities
- Terracotta Warriors tour with leader
Optional Activities
- Tang Paradise walking street visit
- Big Goose Pagoda visit (entrance fee CNY80)
- Tang Dynasty Show (ticket CNY290)
- Local nightlife exploration
Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Tang Paradise Walking Street
Day 14
Xi'an to Great Wall Area
Included Activities
- Great Wall sunset hike
Landmarks
Great Wall of China
Day 15
Great Wall
Included Activities
- Great Wall Jinshanling section hike
Landmarks
Great Wall of China - Jinshanling Section
Day 16
Beijing
Included Activities
- Tiananmen Square visit
- Forbidden City visit
Optional Activities
- Temple of Heaven visit (entrance fee CNY40)
- Hutong family visit (CNY150)
- Lama Temple visit (entrance fee CNY25)
- Acrobat show (ticket CNY290)
- Farewell dinner with Beijing duck
Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Gate of Heavenly Peace
Forbidden City
Mao's Mausoleum
Great Hall of the People
Temple of Heaven
Lama Temple
Day 17
Beijing

Landmarks
Peak Tram
Tian Tan Buddha
Temple Street Night Market

Landmarks
Longmenhao Old Street
Nanbing Road
Hongya Cave
Yangtze River

Landmarks
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Tianmen Mountain

Landmarks
Tianmen Mountain
Tianmen Cave (Heaven's Gate)

Landmarks
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Bailong Elevator

Landmarks
Changsha Cultural Heritage Centre

Landmarks
The Bund
Huangpu River

Landmarks
French Concession
Shanghai Museum
Yuyuan Garden
Shanghai Tower

Landmarks
Yu Garden
Nanjing Road
Jade Buddha Temple

Landmarks
Huishan Ancient Town
Jichang Garden

Landmarks
Bell Tower
Drum Tower
Muslim Quarter
Great Mosque

Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Tang Paradise Walking Street

Landmarks
Great Wall of China

Landmarks
Great Wall of China - Jinshanling Section

Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Gate of Heavenly Peace
Forbidden City
Mao's Mausoleum
Great Hall of the People
Temple of Heaven
Lama Temple

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Daniel
Asked on January 23rd, 2026
Could you please elaborate on partially guided tour?
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written 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?
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written 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
  Traveler•Written 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 TravelOperator•Written 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 TravelOperator•Written 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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