Do they help get me a visa or do we need to do it on our own. Are we allowed to stay a couple extra days in China on our own and explore Beijing?

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. We are able to arrange additional accommodation for you for an extra charge.

I'm interested in traveling with my wife on your 12 day Explore China Tour. I noticed that China requires travelers to quarantine for 14 days in hotel and 7 days for health monitoring when arriving in Shanghai. Will we have to quarantine and have health monitoring when we arrive in Shanghai before starting the tour?

I would like to add a note to my previous enquiry. By arriving in China on 9/01/2022 will this give us the necessary time to start Tour ID 81976 on 9/18/2022? If not, which alternative tour do you recommend?

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Explore China

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An amazing experience. This tour showed all the major sites of which my favourite was up in the mountains.
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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

Day 1
Shanghai
Included Activities
- Complimentary arrival transfer to hotel
- Welcome meeting with group leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Shanghai Tower for bird's eye view of the city
- Visit Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center
- Group dinner on leader's recommendation
Landmarks
Shanghai Tower
Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center
Day 2
Shanghai
Meals
Dinner (Local specialties)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of historical Shanghai
- Visit to the Bund
- Visit to Yu Garden
- Included dinner of local specialties
Optional Activities
- Stroll tree-lined streets of the French Concession
- Visit tranquil temples
- Shopping
Landmarks
The Bund
Yu Garden
Day 3
Shanghai - Hangzhou
Included Activities
- Bullet train from Shanghai to Hangzhou
- Leader-led orientation walk in Hangzhou
Optional Activities
- Visit Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai before departure
- Explore Wulin Night Market for local snacks and souvenirs
- Stroll around West Lake
Landmarks
Jade Buddha Temple
West Lake
Wulin Night Market
Day 4
Hangzhou
Meals
Lunch (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tea experience at local farm in Dragon Well village
- Visit to Lingyin Temple
- Group lunch at local restaurant
- Visit to West Lake
Landmarks
Lingyin Temple
West Lake
Dragon Well Village
Day 5
Hangzhou - Luoyang
Included Activities
- Bullet train from Hangzhou to Luoyang
- Leader-led orientation walk in Luoyang
Optional Activities
- Group dinner in the Old Town
Landmarks
Luoyang Old Town
Day 6
Luoyang
Meals
Lunch (Buddhist vegetarian lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit to Longmen Grottoes with leader guidance
- Travel to Shaolin Temple
- Buddhist vegetarian lunch
- Shaolin Temple exploration
- Kung fu performance
- Visit to Pagoda Forest
Landmarks
Longmen Grottoes
Shaolin Temple
Pagoda Forest
Day 7
Luoyang - Xi'an
Included Activities
- Bullet train from Luoyang to Xi'an
- Leader-led orientation walk in Xi'an
Optional Activities
- Cycle around the ancient city wall
- Visit Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
- Dinner in Muslim Quarter with traditional dishes
Landmarks
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Ancient City Wall
Muslim Quarter
Day 8
Xi'an
Meals
Lunch (Home-cooked lunch near Terracotta Warriors)
Included Activities
- Terracotta Warriors tour with leader guidance
- Home-cooked lunch near Terracotta Warriors
Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors
Day 9
Xi'an - Beijing
Included Activities
- Bullet train from Xi'an to Beijing
Optional Activities
- Visit 798 Art Zone with galleries and cafes
- Visit Lama Temple
- Explore Jingshan Park and summit for city views
- Dine at Wangfujing Snack Street for traditional Chinese delicacies
Landmarks
798 Art Zone
Lama Temple
Jingshan Park
Wangfujing Snack Street
Day 10
Beijing
Meals
Lunch (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Private bus to Mutianyu section of Great Wall
- Walk along the Great Wall at Mutianyu
- Exploration of guard towers and military stronghold
- Lunch at local restaurant at Mutianyu
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride from Mutianyu
- Toboggan ride down from Mutianyu
Landmarks
Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section
Zhengguantai Tower
Day 11
Beijing
Meals
Dinner (Peking Duck dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Tiananmen Square and monuments
- Walk through Tiananmen Gate
- Visit to Forbidden City with palaces, gardens, and courtyards
- Leader-led hutong walking tour
- Peking Duck dinner
Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Monument to the People's Heroes
Mausoleum of Mao Zedong
Tiananmen Gate
Forbidden City
Day 12
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Beijing (arrange with booking agent in advance)

Landmarks
Shanghai Tower
Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center

Landmarks
The Bund
Yu Garden

Landmarks
Jade Buddha Temple
West Lake
Wulin Night Market

Landmarks
Lingyin Temple
West Lake
Dragon Well Village

Landmarks
Luoyang Old Town

Landmarks
Longmen Grottoes
Shaolin Temple
Pagoda Forest

Landmarks
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Ancient City Wall
Muslim Quarter

Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors

Landmarks
798 Art Zone
Lama Temple
Jingshan Park
Wangfujing Snack Street

Landmarks
Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section
Zhengguantai Tower

Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Monument to the People's Heroes
Mausoleum of Mao Zedong
Tiananmen Gate
Forbidden City

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4.9

Overall rating based on 9 Reviews

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tom
October 30th, 2024
Had a fantastic time in China with Intrepid! A wonderful and surprising country, with a lot to do and see, and...
Had a fantastic time in China with Intrepid! A wonderful and surprising country, with a lot to do and see, and especially a lot to eat! I only had two critiques of the itinerary as provided by Intrepid, of which one now appears to be resolved - when I travelled in Oct 2024, there was 3 days travelling to the central of the country (Lanzhou and Xiahe) which I did not think was worth the efforts or time to get there. They appear to have removed this section for future trips and I can understand why. The only other minor complaint I have is that we do not spend enough time in Xi'an! Probably my favorite city and I would have loved an additional free day there, but alas. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this trip to anyone - please book ASAP!Show more
Traveled in October 2024
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Thomas. We are delighted to read and see that you had a wonderful time exploring China. What fantastic pictures! Thank you for your constructive comments and suggestions, we always appreciate feedback from our customers and we look forward to you joining us on future tours exploring the world!
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Murray
September 18th, 2019
Small group size, everyone had similar interests and expectations, lots of downtime to relax or do our own thing.
Traveled in April 2019
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Jacqui
September 18th, 2019
Organised, planned well, everything was as described in the trip notes
Traveled in April 2019
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Glenn
September 18th, 2019
Overall excellent trip that covered key attractions in China that we wanted to see. Our tour leader was superb and...
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Traveled in April 2019
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Elizabeth
September 18th, 2019
Interesting stops. Always things to do. Informative and friendly leader
Traveled in April 2019
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Zandra
September 18th, 2019
THE WHOLE TRIP WAS FANTASTIC IN EVERY WAY
Traveled in April 2019
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Lerna
September 18th, 2019
Our toor Gide was pirfectcaring and accomodating for everyone's needs
Traveled in April 2019
A
Julie
September 18th, 2019
An amazing experience out leader, Francis, was extremely knowledgeable and gave 11% this tour showed all the major...
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Traveled in April 2019
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Joseph
September 18th, 2019
Francis the tour leader of our group planned many additional activities, I didn’t have any problems at all during the...
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Traveled in April 2019

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Brenda
Asked on February 10th, 2024
Do they help get me a visa or do we need to do it on our own. Are we allowed to stay a couple extra days in China on our own and explore Beijing?
Tour Details
Visa
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2024
  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. We are able to arrange additional accommodation for you for an extra charge.
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  Brenda
  Traveler•Written February 2024
  I am still a little confused about the visa process. Do you get it for me on my behalf or do you send me the necessary documents and I get it myself. If I do get it myself, where do I apply for this visit?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2024
  Many countries require a visa and obtaining the correct visa for your trip is your responsibility. You will be provided with a Hotel List and Letter of Invitation to assist you in applying for your visa. These documents are issued by our local office in China to help with your application.
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Pam
Asked on February 28th, 2022
I'm interested in traveling with my wife on your 12 day Explore China Tour. I noticed that China requires travelers to quarantine for 14 days in hotel and 7 days for health monitoring when arriving in Shanghai. Will we have to quarantine and have health monitoring when we arrive in Shanghai before starting the tour?
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  Pam
  Traveler•Written March 2022
  I would like to add a note to my previous enquiry. By arriving in China on 9/01/2022 will this give us the necessary time to start Tour ID 81976 on 9/18/2022? If not, which alternative tour do you recommend?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2022
  For the purposes of our trip, we just require proof of full vaccination. Any entry/exit visa, PCR or quarantine requirements we'd recommend to check with the relevant country's embassy/consulate and your Governments website as we are unable to advise. Also note as the trip isn't until September, quarantine requirements can change. In some instances where you have to quarantine first, people tend to arrive earlier than the trip to do the quarantine, so they are out of it once they begin the trip - something to consider?
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  Pam
  Traveler•Written March 2022
  It is difficult for us to make a decision to go on the tour based on you answer because my wife and I will not know until September what the quarantine time period, if any, to schedule our flight and book the tour. Would you please clarify some more?

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