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Kunming to Xi'an Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,560
      CAD $1,570
      AUD $1,520
      EUR €1,215
      GBP £945
      NZD $1,945
      ZAR R12,120
      CHF FR1,405
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      USD $660
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,220*
      CAD $2,210*
      AUD $2,151*
      EUR €1,675*
      GBP £1,347*
      NZD $2,737*
      ZAR R16,710*
      CHF FR1,927*
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Trip Validity

  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Adventure through China from Kunming to Xi'an

Commencing this amazing journey in historic Kunming we head through the province of Yunnan - home to a complex mix of history, people and landscape - visit stunning temples and then accompany pilgrims on their trek up Emei Shan in Sichuan. Take in unmissable sights such as the Terracotta Warriors, Three Gorges, giant pandas in Chengdu and spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge. Discover hidden China on a trip that gets you well away from the tourist trail.

  • Join pilgrims at Emei Shan
  • Sample a spicy Sichuan hot pot
  • Come face-to-face with pandas in Chengdu
  • Visit China's famous Terracotta Warriors

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Kunming to Xi'an Summary

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Day 1 Kunming

A laidback city to visit, Kunming is the capital of Yunnan Province and is known as 'the city of eternal spring' due to its temperate climate.

Days 2-3 Dali

Dali has a relaxed atmosphere that is enhanced by its spectacular surroundings - snow-capped mountains on one side and the vast Erhai Lake on the other.

Days 4-6 Lijiang

Set among stunning mountain scenery, World Heritage-listed Lijiang is home to old-world China and the local Naxi people - a matrilineal society descended from Tibetan nomads.

Day 7 Panzhihua

Panzhihua is an industrial city located where the Jinsha and Yalong rivers meet. The surrounding mountains contain numerous hot springs and a wealth of precious stones.

Days 8-9 Emei Shan

Emei Shan is one of the holiest places in China. At just over 3000 m high, this mountain has been a centre of pilgrimage for over 1800 years.

Days 10-11 Leshan/Chengdu

Home to the world's largest outdoor Buddha, which took 90 years to carve, Leshan is a small city situated at the confluence of three rivers. 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.

Day 12 Dazu

Dazu's incredible sculptures and carvings are a fantastic sight to behold. They number in the tens of thousands and depict Taoist, Buddhist and Confuscian iconography.

Day 13 Chongqing

With a long and rich history reportedly dating from the 11th century BC, Chongqing is a large, modern metropolis with strong cultural roots.

Days 14-15 Yangtze River Cruise

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 16-17 Yichang

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.

Days 18-19 Xiang Fan/Wudang Shan

Xiang Fan is within the farming and textiles area of China and close to a number of important temples and cultural sites. The stunning Wudang Shan Mountains are an important Taoist site full of monasteries and is home to a number of prominent schools of martial arts.

Days 20-21 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.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Kunming, China

  • Finish:

    Xi'an, China

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 19

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    All meals when camping

  • Accommodation:

    Bush camp (no facilities) (1 nt), Guesthouse (3 nts), Hotel (14 nts), Overnight boat (2 nts)

  • Transport:

    Ferry, Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    Chengdu - Panda Breeding Centre, Dazu - Bei Shan & Baoding Shan Caves, Leshan - Da Fo, Wudang Shan - National Park, Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors guided tour, Yangzi River - Three Gorges boat cruise

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    868kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    Please note that this trip requires minimum numbers to depart, and may be cancelled up until 56 days prior to departure. The places showing on the dates and availability page are an indication only so please contact Intrepid to check if your preferred date will depart before making any final arrangements, such as booking non-changeable flights.

  • Trip price from

    USD $1,560
    CAD $1,570
    AUD $1,520
    EUR €1,215
    GBP £945
    NZD $1,945
    ZAR R12,120
    CHF FR1,405
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    USD $660
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  • Total price from

    USD $2,220*
    CAD $2,210*
    AUD $2,151*
    EUR €1,675*
    GBP £1,347*
    NZD $2,737*
    ZAR R16,710*
    CHF FR1,927*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions
  • ‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

  • Per day from:

    USD $105
    CAD $105
    AUD $102
    EUR €79
    GBP £64
    NZD $130
    ZAR R795
    CHF FR91
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    • 21
    • TDOG
    • 4.74 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,560
      CAD $1,570
      AUD $1,520
      EUR €1,215
      GBP £945
      NZD $1,945
      ZAR R12,120
      CHF FR1,405
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $660
      ‡
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,220*
      CAD $2,210*
      AUD $2,151*
      EUR €1,675*
      GBP £1,347*
      NZD $2,737*
      ZAR R16,710*
      CHF FR1,927*
      *
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    • Overland
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‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

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