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China Encompassed Overview

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      USD $3,965
      CAD $3,775
      AUD $3,645
      EUR €2,865
      GBP £2,320
      NZD $4,670
      ZAR R30,220
      CHF FR3,520
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  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

The complete experience of modern, rural and cultural China

Bright lights and big cities, rural retreats and water towns, bike riding and boat cruising, the Great Wall and giant pandas - this China Encompassed trip has all bases covered. From the sights of Hong Kong, Shanghai, Xi'an and Beijing to the simple beauty of Fenghuang and the Three Gorges, discover the history and culture of China. Meet the local people, dine on traditional cuisine and delve into a country just waiting to be explored.

  • Walk an ancient path along China's Great Wall
  • See the fearsome Terracotta Warriors
  • Travel to Beijing to discover the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
  • Grab a moment of tranquillity in a water town
  • Uncover history and culture on a visit to Shanghai
  • Hop aboard a boat tour through the Three Gorges
  • Experience the bright lights of buzzing Hong Kong
  • Meet the gentle giant panda

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China Encompassed Summary

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Days 1-2 Hong Kong

A British colony until 1997, Hong Kong's cityscape is spectacular and its modern fast-paced life is only minutes from picturesque islands and beaches.

Days 3-4 Zhangjiajie

Set in one of China's most beautiful locations, Zhangjiajie is home to an amazing World Heritage-listed national park, which is filled with unique sky-rocketing pillars and twisting streams.

Days 5-6 Fenghuang

With green waters, ancient walls, stilted houses, and lantern-lit streets, Fenghuang (Phoenix Town) is a beautifully preserved ancient town guaranteed to enchant.

Days 7-10 Yangzi River

Located on the Yangzi River, Yichang is an important trading town and has been the site of many historic battles due to its strategic location. Named after the site of an ancient ferry crossing, the Yangzi River flows for 6,418 km and winds through a diverse range of China's landscapes.

Days 11-12 Chengdu

Chengdu has plenty of traditional flavour with its famous tea houses, numerous markets and as the home of Sichuan cuisine, known the world over for its spiciness.

Days 13-15 Shanghai

Blending 21st-century architecture with old-world character, Shanghai is the vibrant pulse of new China.

Day 16 Water Town

With nine rivers and alleys joined by old stone bridges, Xitang is a unique water town with narrow, maze-like streets, antique temples and atmospheric waterways.

Days 17-19 Xi'an

As the start of the ancient trading route the Silk Road and an imperial centre for 2,000 years, Xi'an has a fascinating history and rich cultural sites to discover.

Days 20-22 Beijing

Beijing has a long and colourful history and this rapidly modernising city is an amazing whirl of ancient sites, modern buildings, bicycles, people, shops and eateries.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Hong Kong, China

  • Finish:

    Beijing, China

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12

  • Ages:

    Min 12

  • Meals:

    4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Guesthouse (4 nts), Hotel (10 nts), Overnight boat (4 nts), Overnight sleeper train (3 nts)

  • Transport:

    Boat, Bus, Cruise ship, Metro, Overnight sleeper train, Plane, Private Bus, Public bus, Taxi

  • Included activities:

    Beijing - Forbidden City, Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Chengdu - Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Fenghuang - Walking tour, Great Wall - Mutianyu section, Hutong walking tour, Informal Chinese language lesson, Shanghai - Acrobat show, Shanghai - Walking tour, Xi'an - Huiling visit, Xi'an - Local-style lunch, Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an - Walking tour, Xitang - Walking tour, Yangzi River - Three Gorges Dam guided tour, Zhangjiajie - National Park day trek

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    2090kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1.Please provide Intrepid or your booking agent with a scanned copy of the personal details page from your passport at time of booking.
    2. An upgrade to soft sleeper trains is available on this trip.
    3. A Single Supplement is available on this trip, please ask your booking agent for more information

  • Total price from

    USD $3,965
    CAD $3,775
    AUD $3,645
    EUR €2,865
    GBP £2,320
    NZD $4,670
    ZAR R30,220
    CHF FR3,520
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  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $180
    CAD $171
    AUD $165
    EUR €130
    GBP £105
    NZD $212
    ZAR R1,373
    CHF FR160
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    • 4.59 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $3,965
      CAD $3,775
      AUD $3,645
      EUR €2,865
      GBP £2,320
      NZD $4,670
      ZAR R30,220
      CHF FR3,520
      *
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