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Classic China Overview

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      USD $2,530
      CAD $2,395
      AUD $2,325
      EUR €1,830
      GBP £1,475
      NZD $2,975
      ZAR R19,275
      CHF FR2,245
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Trip Validity

  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Experience China on a tour from Shanghai to Beijing.

Travel to China and embark on a tour from Shanghai to Beijing. Classic China offers a fine blend of China's highlights experienced in true Intrepid style - just with a softer landing. Encounter friendly locals on this journey between China's two great cities, Shanghai and Beijing, with plenty of time to marvel at ancient archaeological wonders. Explore some of the greatest markets the Middle Kingdom has to offer and discover fascinating customs and culture. Add the opportunity to dine on local delicacies, and you have the recipe for classic adventure travel.

  • Admire Shanghai's eclectic architecture
  • Soak up the old-world charm of one of China's water towns
  • Visit China and explore the imperial sights of Beijing
  • Dine on Peking duck
  • See the stoic expressions of Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors

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Classic China Summary

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Day 1-2 Shanghai

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

Day 3 Water Town

Tongli is one of the picturesque "Water Towns" built along ancient networks of canals and provides a stark contrast to the nearby big cities of Suzhou and Shanghai.

Days 4-6 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 7-10 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:

    Shanghai, China

  • Finish:

    Beijing, China

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12

  • Ages:

    Min 12

  • Meals:

    8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Guesthouse (1 nt), Hotel (7 nts), Overnight sleeper train (1 nt)

  • Transport:

    Metro, Overnight sleeper train, Plane, Private Bus, Public bus, Train

  • Included activities:

    Beijing - Forbidden City, Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Complimentary airport arrival transfer, Great Wall - Cable car, Great Wall - Mutianyu section, Shanghai - Acrobat show, Shanghai - Shanghai Museum, Tongli - Walking tour, Xi'an - Dumpling banquet, Xi'an - Huiling visit, Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an - Walking tour

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    751kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. Arrival airport transfer is included, please advise flight details at time of booking.
    2. A single supplement is available for this trip. See under the Single Traveller section of your Trip Notes for more information.
    3. Please provide Intrepid or your booking agent with a scanned copy of the personal details page from your passport at time of booking.

  • Total price from

    USD $2,530
    CAD $2,395
    AUD $2,325
    EUR €1,830
    GBP £1,475
    NZD $2,975
    ZAR R19,275
    CHF FR2,245
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  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $253
    CAD $239
    AUD $232
    EUR €183
    GBP £147
    NZD $297
    ZAR R1,927
    CHF FR224
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About China

    • 10
    • CBKB
    • 4.85 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,530
      CAD $2,395
      AUD $2,325
      EUR €1,830
      GBP £1,475
      NZD $2,975
      ZAR R19,275
      CHF FR2,245
      *
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    • Explorer
    • Comfort
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