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- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 16
- Age range 18 to 35
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore the Forbidden City in Beijing
- Walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu
- Sample street food in Xi'an's Muslim Quarter
- Meet pandas at Chengdu Breeding Centre
- Cycle through Yangshuo's karst landscapes
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Beijing
- Day 2 Great Wall / Beijing
- Day 3 Beijing / Overnight Train
- Day 4 Xi'an
- Day 5 Xi'an
- Day 6 Chengdu
- Day 7 Chengdu
- Day 8 Yangshuo
- Day 9-10 Yangshuo
- Day 11 Hong Kong
- Day 12 Hong Kong
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,480
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
8 hours
Response rate
84%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodBad
- ADana W· September 18th, 2019I have travelled with Intrepid before on the India Real Food Adventure and was disappointed that the quality of this China trip was not as high as I expected from my previous experience with Intrepid. The group leader lacked sufficient knowledge on the areas we visited or how to effectively manage a group. It was clear that this was one of his first trips, but it would have been nice to have been warned about this initially so we could have improved our experience. I would say that the blame mostly comes down to Intrepid having irresponsibly not provided this guide with sufficient training before leading tours. Whilst we did go to the destinations specified in the itinerary, we all felt that we missed out on extras that make such trips more enjoyable. Overall, we have all been put off returning to China and do not feel that we saw it in its best light.Show moreTrip date: January 2019
- AAnnabel D· September 18th, 2019The tour was extremely poorly done. From the outset, we were never given information or encouraged to actually experience China. No help was given in terms of the language (no tips with language), items from the itinerary were missed (did not explore hutongs), accommodation from itinerary we were given changed (were told we would stay in the Fawlty Tours hotel in Yangshou and instead stayed in The Explorer - this information is given to China as a part of getting our visa and shouldn't be changed), 'guided tours' were not that (often lasted less than 5 minutes), was specifically told I was NOT allowed to do activities I wanted to do in my free time because Intrepid would make my leader lose his job (ie - rock climbing and bamboo rafts in Yangshou), were never informed how much things were actually going to cost so it kept feeling like we were being taken advantage of by having to keep giving out money, repetitive and poor foods were the only options given every meal as the team leader didn't want to spend much money (surely he is given a stipend to buy food??).Show moreTrip date: January 2019
- AZoe B· September 18th, 2019Qin our tour guide was amazing. She was able to understand the group and what we wanted. She catered for all the different types of interests. Small group size was definitely the best part. Having lunch and dinner in groupsand getting to experience all the different food that would probably otherwise have not been ordered. Even on the “free time”sections Qin would go out of her way to make sure we had things to do and help us whenever we needed it, even if it was to go to the pharmacy! She was very knowledgeable of her country also. Only things that I think could be improved: 1. Saying the trip includes Hong Kong should be clarified. It is one afternoon and then the tour ends. A bit disappointing to just end like that without really knowing what to do there. 2. The bike ride around Youngshou should be a fixed part of the tour not an “optional activity”. Because it was the best part of the whole trip! And it would be disappointing for people to pass it up because it was only “optional”.Show moreTrip date: January 2019
- ASamuel C· September 18th, 2019You need to be ready every day for a full adventure, some people may not be ready for that.Show moreTrip date: January 2019
- AMegan C· September 18th, 2019Our tour guide Qin was amazing and made our trip so easy and fun.Show moreTrip date: January 2019
- ALiam G· September 18th, 2019Excellent tour guide and itinerary.Show moreTrip date: January 2019
- AJessica B· September 18th, 2019Qin was a great tour guide that showed us her home country. This was a great introduction to China with the main highlights covered and more. Great food experiences.Show moreTrip date: January 2019
- AJeffrey R· September 18th, 2019The trip was awesome and perfect organisedShow moreTrip date: January 2019
- ADylan M· September 18th, 2019Well rounded trip, gave a very varied view of China.Show moreTrip date: January 2019
- SGSamuel· September 16th, 2019Great itinerary and travel between all the destinations was well managed and pain free. The accommodation was a lower standard as this is a lower budget tour but all of the locations allowed for easy access to the local attractions. All of the hotels/hostels were clean and air conditioned, we were more interested in the sights anyway! Our guide was the best and balanced knowledge with ensuring the group had fun, she was happy to change plans and arrange alternatives if any or all of the group wished to do different things. A really great group of people added up to a fantastic, memorable trip that I would happily recommend to anyone wanting the 'Real China' trip.Show moreTrip date: September 2019
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- From Wednesday25 Jun, 2025To Sunday6 Jul, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $2,000
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Alexander
Asked on May 1st, 2025Can I get the pricing for this tour for a solo person. Also can I get vegan food on this trip?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2025The cost for our 05SEP2025 departure is CAD $1430. A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 3 (Sleeper train) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. If you'd like to have this added on the cost would be CAD $400. A vegan diet can be accommodated, just make sure to fill out the dietary section upon booking so that our team is aware. While this diet can be accommodate we like to note that options may be limited especially in smaller towns.
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Sam
Asked on January 13th, 2025Can we still join if we are over 35?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
This specific itinerary is one of our age based trips however we are able to accommodate travelers that are 36 or turning 36 around time of travel. If you are our side of the age range we do offer similar itineraries that are open to everyone just let us know what you are looking to see/do and we can make some suggestions for you.
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Ary
Asked on January 10th, 2025How can we handle bookings and inquiries?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
For bookings and inquiries, feel free to contact us via chat for a seamless booking experience. Our team is here to assist you every step of the way.
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Clare
Asked on January 6th, 2025Why there's an age limit for the tour? Is it possible people over age of 35 to take it?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
Our 18-35 tours were specifically designed based on feedback from our younger travelers, who shared their desire to explore with like-minded individuals in the same age group. These trips focus on creating a certain group dynamic and experience tailored to this age range. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept travelers over the age of 35 for these trips. However, we'd love to help you find a similar tour without age restrictions.
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Debbie
Asked on December 9th, 2024How can I confirm my trip details?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
You can review and confirm your trip details by checking the TourRadar confirmation notification. If there is any discrepancy, please contact us immediately.
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Asier
Asked on November 22nd, 2024What do we do if we arrive and cannot find the transfer service?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
If you cannot locate your transfer service upon arrival, please go to the nearest information desk and ask them to contact our hotline for assistance.
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Said
Asked on September 23rd, 2024What should I do in case of a travel emergency?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024
In the case of a travel emergency, you can reach out to our local office directly using the emergency phone numbers provided in your trip documents.
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Victor
Asked on September 4th, 2024How early should I book extra services for my tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024
It is recommended to book any extra services like pre/post accommodation or airport transfers at least 30 days before departure to ensure availability.
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Cathy
Asked on July 16th, 2024Is the tour limited to ages up to 35 years old?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2024
This trip is an age based trip for 18-35 year old travelers. Our 18 to 35s trips were created for travelers who like travelling with people their own age. If you're older than 35, you can book a seat on a similar Intrepid trip open to all ages.
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Michelle
Asked on June 15th, 2024Are there any tours during that time? Is this strictly 18-35. My 21 yr old son has Tourette's which doesn't inhibit him but I think it is easier for him if he was accompanied. He really liked the look of this trip.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2024
We regret to inform you that due to the specific age restrictions for this particular trip, we cannot accommodate travelers outside the 18-35 age range. We understand the importance of ensuring your son has a comfortable and enjoyable experience, and we have some alternative trips to China that are open to all age groups and can be joined by someone to accompany him: China Highlights, China Experience, North China getaway, Explore China, Premium China.
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