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- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 16
- Ages 15+
Highlights
- Discover the spectacular skyline of buzzing Shanghai
- Marvel at the Army of Terracotta Warriors in Xian
- Enjoy home cooked meals in a family run guesthouse
- Zoom past rural villages on a high-speed bullet train
- Walk beside the immense Great Wall of China
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Shanghai
- Day 2 Wuxi/Shanghai
- Day 3 Xi'an
- Day 4 Xi'an
- Day 5 Great Wall
- Day 6 Beijing
- Day 7 Beijing
- Day 8 Beijing
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
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Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,979
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
8 hours
Response rate
76%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
Kelvin· September 21st, 2025Just returned home from this tour and it was fantastic! Our tour guide, Samantha Li was exceptional - she was kind, thoughtful and engaging, sharing lots of information about the places we visited and giving us great recommendations. This was our first trip with Intrepid but it definitely won’t be our last! We were with a great group of fellow travellers from around the world and really enjoyed zipping around China with this group. There were a couple of hiccups during the trip but Samantha dealt with these aptly and made the experience stress free for us. The highlight for us was seeing the sunrise over the Great Wall and some of the lovely group meals Intrepid arranged.Show more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewKelvin, thank you so much for your lovely words about your trip to China, and for your leader Samantha. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time and that even when there were hiccups, as they happen sometimes in travel, that Samantha... Show moreTrip date: September 2025- JDJohn· June 29th, 2025Well organised, got to see and do lots in a short period of timeShow moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to post a review. its great to know you adventure in China was well organised with many things to see and do. We hope you have some amazing memories of the special part of the world and we can welcome you on another... Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- Helen· May 8th, 2025China Highlights was the most amazing, memorable experience ever! Our guide, Lomg was the best. His knowledge, patience, passion and support showed no bounds. Thank you Lomg. What I will say is that this Tour is 'full on'. There were days when we didn't have time to eat anywhere and had to buy our breakfast, lunch and snacks the night before for travelling during the day. It was definitely pretty exhausting but so worth it to be able to see all the magnificent sights in Shanghai, X'ian and Beijing in such a short space of time. Highly recommend this tour.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you Helen for taking the time to share your experience with us of your time in China. This is definitely an action packed trip and we are thrilled to hear that you had a great time and that Lomg was able to help you all get the most out of your... Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- Natalie· October 20th, 2019Extremely disappointed that we were not informed of the hotel change at the beginning of the trip. I think it would be beneficial to change the group meeting either early afternoon or after dinner so that people can see the Shanghai skyline at night For the sleeper train book whole section and then split the price so you can be with people you know. Sunny was a great guide. She was very informative, helpful and just an all around lovely person who allowed us to appreciate Chinese culture and hospitality.Show moreTrip date: October 2019
- AThomas B· September 18th, 2019Perfect trip, the experiences were amazing and Peter, the tour guide, was outstanding.Show moreTrip date: January 2019
- AManna N· September 18th, 2019Wonderful company , wonderful trip itinerary and a diversity of experiencesShow moreTrip date: January 2019
- AJames A· September 18th, 2019Our guide Peter was absolutely fantastic. He was incredibly helpful, supportive and just a fantastic guy. He was very informative regarding all of the sites and incredibly accommdating. I will definitely be coming back to China and I credit this to Peter's fantastic guiding. Thanks again Peter :)Show moreTrip date: January 2019
- AHerlinda A· September 18th, 2019Amazing TourShow moreTrip date: January 2019
- AAmanda R· September 18th, 2019Peter was a fantastic guide who truly cared about everyone, was very friendly and helpful and went above and beyond the duties of a tour guide.Show moreTrip date: January 2019
- AStephanie F· September 18th, 2019The trips bevore have been 1, but this time we haven't been happy with our tourguide.Show moreTrip date: January 2019
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- From Saturday18 Oct, 2025To Saturday25 Oct, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $3,060 per personMultiple Room Types
- -5%From Wednesday22 Oct, 2025To Wednesday29 Oct, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$2,710NZ $2,575 per personMultiple Room Types
- -10%From Wednesday29 Oct, 2025To Wednesday5 Nov, 2025EnglishFilling FastCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$2,645NZ $2,381 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday1 Nov, 2025To Saturday8 Nov, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,890 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Saturday15 Nov, 2025To Saturday22 Nov, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$2,665NZ $2,532 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Saturday22 Nov, 2025To Saturday29 Nov, 2025EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$2,630NZ $2,367 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday6 Dec, 2025To Saturday13 Dec, 2025EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,545 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday20 Dec, 2025To Saturday27 Dec, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,660 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Ivan
Asked on August 13th, 2025I will be traveling alone. Can you tell me if there is a single supplement and how much it is.
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025Single supplement is available to book at an additional cost of €280 but subject to availability.
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Joyce
Asked on August 12th, 2025is it not required for this trip?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025
Many countries require a visa and obtaining the correct visa for your trip and any countries you may transit through is your responsibility. We recommend checking the most current requirements for your nationality with your consulate or embassy before your trip, as entry requirements can change. We are unable to advise on this as we do not work closely with government consulates. You will be provided with a Hotel List and Letter of Invitation to assist you in applying for your visa.
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Rosemary
Asked on June 19th, 2025Would like to ride China's high speed train, is that part of the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2025
Yes, China's high-speed train experience is included as part of the tour—it's definitely a highlight for many of our travellers.
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Mike
Asked on May 17th, 2025I want to know about the pricing. Is the price per person or the group. If you have 10 people can we pay the difference. We would pay for the two empty spots to have a group tour of 10. Also how do we hold the reservation and have people pay? What is the payment plan info.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2025
The per person trip cost is USD $1,770 (subject to change). We can accommodate only 16 passengers per departure, and we require full per person cost from each traveler. We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 400 is required to confirm your space.
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Mark
Asked on March 12th, 2025Can I fly from Miami to Shanghai
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025
You can definitely fly from Miami to Shanghai, but there might not be direct flights. You will need to take a connecting flight. Please check on this with your selected airlines. Shanghai has two main airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) – This is the primary international airport in Shanghai, handling most long-haul flights. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) – This airport mainly serves domestic and some regional flights. When booking your flight, make sure your arrival airport is either Pudong (PVG) or Hongqiao (SHA).
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Carl
Asked on March 7th, 2025interested to know if 2 travelers can book this tour with the last space update showing only 1 traveler
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025
no availability for tour on 19th April for 2 travelers. Space available for two travelers on 16th April
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Van
Asked on February 8th, 2025How long does it take to process the hotel list for the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
Processing the hotel list for your tour typically takes 3-4 business days.
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Sally
Asked on January 30th, 2025Can we book separately and each pay for our own portion? Is vaping/smoking allowed in China? Can I bring vaping equipment? Do we get our visas or is it included in booking the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
We suggest booking separately if you want separate payments. You can let us know you are traveling together to arrange rooming. Visas are not included and are the responsibility of the traveler. You will need to check entry requirements and apply for your visa. For smoking/vaping, research ahead and consult your airline about traveling with vaping equipment.
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Ken
Asked on January 27th, 2025Is there a way to upgrade to more luxury hotels
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
Please be informed that accommodation for original style trips are mostly in 3 star hotels and you can check out our premium style trips for higher category, 4 star level accommodation.
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Ken
Traveler•Written January 2025Do you have a similar trip on those dates in the 4 star catagory?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
We do have an itinerary that is similar but it is 12 days rather than 8. The dates would be March 8th - 19th and the accommodations would be slightly higher sitting in the local 4 star category.
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Katherine
Asked on January 26th, 2025Is the age range mandatory?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
Yes, unfortunalely we wont be able to accommodate any travelers under the age of 15 on the trip CHina Highlights. However, we are happy to let you know that our trip - China Family Holiday is open for travelers from 05 years.
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