China Family Holiday

12 days56 reviews
Family
Rail
From
CAD $3,785

Explore China on a family trip from Beijing to Hong Kong.

Take your family on a memorable adventure through China and see the many sides of this colourful, cultural and naturally beautiful nation. The perfect blending of the familiar and the novel, on this 12-day tour you and your family will marvel at the incredible Great Wall of China and Terracotta Warriors, get lost in the quiet beauty of Yangshuo and be dazzled by the colourful markets and nightlife of the big cities. Boasting some of the grandest urban metropolises and most delicious cuisine in the world, China is an ideal destination for the whole family.

Map of China Family Holiday including China and Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region Of China
Trip code: CBFA
Start
Beijing, China
End
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Destinations
China, Hong Kong
Meals
11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Private Minivan, Taxi, Train
Accommodation
Hotels (10 nights), Guesthouse (1 night)
Days
12
Group size
Min 2 - Max 16
Ages
Min 5
Theme
Every trip caters to specific interests and activities, such as wildlife or family.
Family, Rail
Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders
Original
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Why you'll love this trip

Though not quite visible from space, the Great Wall of China is still massive! Wander this iconic monument and learn about its history

Travel back in time to the era of China’s powerful Emperors while you and your family explore the halls and courtyards of the Forbidden City in Beijing and view the impressive Terracotta Army in Xian. 

Experience whizzing through the Chinese landscape on futuristic bullet trains.

The kids will enjoy meeting the pandas in Chengdu on a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Watch these adorable creatures at play, get to know the super-cute red ones, and learn about important conservation work

Uncover the secrets of Chinese food in a cooking class in Yangshuo 

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Itinerary

Map of China Family Holiday including China and Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region Of China

Inclusions and activities

Meals

11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners

Transport

Private Minivan, Taxi, Train

Accommodation

Hotels (10 nights), Guesthouse (1 night)

Included activities
  • Beijing - Forbidden City
  • Great Wall - Dumpling making demonstration
  • Great Wall - Chinese paper cutting class
  • Great Wall - Jinshanling section
  • Xi'an - Muslim Quarter Walking Tour
  • Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors Tour - leader led
  • Chengdu - Leader-led walking tour
  • Chengdu - Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
  • Yangshuo - Bike Rental with Local Guide
  • Yangshuo - Tai Chi/Kung Fu class
  • Yangshuo - Cooking School & Market Tour
  • Hong Kong - Leader-led orientation Walk

Optional activities
  • Beijing - Lama Temple (entrance fee) - CNY25
  • Xi'an - Big Goose Pagoda (entrance fee) - CNY80
  • Xi'an - Great Mosque (entrance fee) - CNY25
  • Xi'an - Little Wild Goose Pagoda - CNY50
  • Xi'an - Bell & Drum Towers (entrance fee) - CNY50
  • Hong Kong - Science Museum - HKD25
  • Hong Kong - Star Ferry Daytime Ticket - HKD100
  • Hong Kong - Peak Tram Return Ticket and Victoria Peak - HKD90

Is this trip right for you?

  • This trip uses a mix of transport for a local experience – bullet trains, the metro, private vehicles and public buses – some of which give a great chance to interact with locals.
  • The trip covers a fair amount of ground to maximise experiences and enable you to see much of this vast country, so be prepared for some long journeys and a lot of walking!
  • China’s world-class sites and experiences draw large numbers of local and international travellers. We recommend a little patience and comfortable shoes as you may need to wait before entering the more popular locations on your itinerary.

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 2 (Guesthouse) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information

2. FAMILY TRIP: Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.

3. AGE: The minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.

4.DISCOUNT: A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 years and under at time of travel.

5. PASSPORT DETAILS: Please provide Intrepid or your booking agent with a colour scanned copy of the personal details page from your passport at time of booking.

6.BEING CONNECTED IN CHINA. Please note while traveling through mainland China you will not be able to access some popular internet websites such as Google, Instagram and Facebook as well as some email platforms.

7. CHINESE HOLIDAYS - China has many major holidays throughout the year. Two that effect our Family trips are:
2025/26 April 4th- 6th - Qing Ming Jie (Tomb Sweeping Day)
2025/26 - September/October - Mid-Autumn Festival.
During these periods, many local tourists travel to the country's major sightseeing destinations, so expect large crowds at the Great Wall, Forbidden City and TerraCotta Warriors.

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China Family Holiday
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CAD $3,785