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Explore China Overview

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      USD $1,792
      CAD $1,706
      AUD $1,646
      EUR €1,196
      GBP £1,046
      NZD $2,111
      ZAR R13,653
      CHF FR1,473
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Trip Validity

  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Visit China and explore its highlights from Shanghai to Beijing via the Tibetan Plateau

Looking for adventure? Visit China and explore the country from Shanghai to Beijing on an adventure that offers more excitement than you can poke a chopstick at. This adventure combines famous sights with lesser-known destinations, offering more excitement than you can poke a chopstick at. Head from cosmopolitan Shanghai to Xi'an which was the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. The stunning Tibetan grasslands allows for glimpses of rural life and a walk along the Great Wall makes Beijing truly memorable.

  • Trek through tea terraces
  • Set foot on the iconic Great Wall of China
  • Experience modern China in Shanghai
  • Stand among the ancient Terracotta Warriors

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Days 1-3 Shanghai

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

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 7-8 Xiahe

The colours of Tibet can be seen on the streets of Xiahe, a celebrated town for Tibetans due to the Labrang Monastery and its stunning surrounding landscapes.

Day 9 Tongren

Greatly influenced by Tibetan culture, Tongren is famous for its Thankga art and the peaceful Longwu Monastery, which retains its authentic religious atmosphere.

Days 10-11 Xining

The biggest city on the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau, Xining is a multi-ethnic city of 3 million people composed mainly of Han people, Chinese Muslims and Tibetans.

Days 12-15 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:

    No meals included

  • Accommodation:

    Guesthouse (2 nts), Hotel (9 nts), Overnight sleeper train (3 nts)

  • Transport:

    Bus, Overnight sleeper train, Private Bus, Public bus, Taxi, Train

  • Included activities:

    Beijing - Forbidden City, Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Great Wall - Gubeikou to Jinshanling trek, Informal Chinese language lesson, Shanghai - Walking tour, Tongren - Longwu Monastery, Tongren - Tibetan village visit, Xiahe - Labrang Monastery, Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an - Walking tour, Xining - Kanbula National Park trek, Xining - Wutun Thangka Artist Village visit

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    1190kg 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.

  • Total price from

    USD $1,792
    CAD $1,706
    AUD $1,646
    EUR €1,196
    GBP £1,046
    NZD $2,111
    ZAR R13,653
    CHF FR1,473
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $119
    CAD $113
    AUD $109
    EUR €79
    GBP £69
    NZD $140
    ZAR R910
    CHF FR98
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    • 15
    • CBSW
    • 4.69 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,792
      CAD $1,706
      AUD $1,646
      EUR €1,196
      GBP £1,046
      NZD $2,111
      ZAR R13,653
      CHF FR1,473
      *
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