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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
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 16
- Ages 15+
Highlights
- Trek the Great Wall of China
- Explore Xian - the largest city in northwest China
- Visit historical Shanghai
- Explore Huangshan with its spectacular views
- Admire Ming dynasty architecture in Hongcun
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Beijing
- Day 2 Great Wall
- Day 3 Great Wall
- Day 4 Beijing - Overnight Train
- Day 5 Xi'an
- Day 6 Xi'an – Overnight Train
- Day 7 Shanghai
- Day 8-9 Huangshan
- Day 10 Hongcun
- Day 11 Shanghai
- Day 12 Shanghai
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- 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
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,652
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
12 hours
Response rate
88%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodRather poor
Ljubomir· November 19th, 2024Excellent guide Jacky Zhan: patient, knowledgable and tireless. Very good itinerary. Affordable price! Not all the accomodation of the same quality. Breakfast should be a basic standard in tours like this.Show more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your review, Ljubomir! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the itinerary and that you found Jacky to be an excellent guide. Your comments regarding the accommodation and meal inclusions are also very much... Show moreTrip date: November 2024- ALeila Z· September 18th, 2019I traveled with intrepid few years ago in Vietnam, It was a great trip that’s why I did my China holiday with intrepid againShow moreTrip date: April 2019
- AMonika C· September 18th, 2019The trip was good but we had too many overnight trains.Show moreTrip date: April 2019
- AMark C· September 18th, 2019Our guide helped us with everything and no request was too hardShow moreTrip date: March 2019
- AHeather C· September 18th, 2019William- he was amazing. I also really enjoyed the small group, non touristy adventures, the extras that William brought to the experience like having our host teach us to make dumplings. Just a great experience all around!Show moreTrip date: March 2019
- AGenevieve D· September 18th, 2019Travelling to China by myself would not have been possible - or at least very different - had it not been for Intrepid and my amazing guide William Li. Being in a group helped with figuring out transportation, accomodation and food.Show moreTrip date: March 2019
- AFelicity M· September 18th, 2019I had an absolutely incredible trip with William as our leader. I felt the trip was adventurous and authentic and incorporated the best of group travel. I have already recommended intrepid to many friends and family.Show moreTrip date: March 2019
- AEd A· September 18th, 2019trip met or exceeded expectationsShow moreTrip date: March 2019
- AChloe H· September 18th, 2019I thought the quality of our main guide, our day guides, and the schedules were very well done, but there was some miscommunication about airport pickup and drop-off during my trip which slightly took away from the experience.Show moreTrip date: March 2019
- AAnthony D· September 18th, 2019This was my first group tour and Intrepid trip. Everything was so easy, and while I had traveled on my own once before, this time I just did more things, and felt like I was experiencing the place I was visiting, not just looking at stuff.Show moreTrip date: March 2019
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- From Wednesday17 Sep, 2025To Sunday28 Sep, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $2,105 per person
- From Wednesday15 Oct, 2025To Sunday26 Oct, 2025This departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,430 per person
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- Instant Confirmation-15%From Wednesday29 Oct, 2025To Sunday9 Nov, 2025EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$1,930NZ $1,640 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Gary
Asked on July 19th, 2025i want to know the full package of 5 people coming for tour with visa assistance
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2025We are able to provide the letter of invitation. We recommend checking the most current requirements for your nationality with your consulate or embassy before your trip, as entry requirements can change.
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Marina
Asked on June 30th, 2025What are the cancellation costs for this tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2025
Cancellation terms: a) 56 days or more prior to departure, we hold deposit amount as credit; b) between 31 and 55 days prior to departure, 30% cancellation fee; c) between 30 and 15 days prior to departure, 60% cancellation fee; d) 14 days or fewer prior to departure, 100% cancellation fee. Recommend taking cancellation insurance.
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Joe
Asked on June 13th, 2025What are these options?
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Joe
Traveler•Written June 2025Are you able to provide 3 additional days hotel stay in beijing and Shanghai at additional cost? What will be cost of hotel and airport pick up?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2025
The departure you inquired about is suitable for anyone aged 15 and above, so it's not limited strictly to a youthful audience.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2025
We can arrange these once you've placed a tentative hold on a trip spot with us—this helps us coordinate the details accurately.
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Jordan
Asked on May 1st, 2025Can you give me a pricing for this trip (solo). Also, is there a way to get vegan food?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2025
We are excited to start the planning phase with you and are happy to answer any questions. For our 02SEP2026 departure the cost for the trip would be CAD $1,610. A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 4 and Day 6 (Overnight train) and Days 2,3,7,8,9,10,11 (Guesthouses) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. If you would to add the this to your booking the additional cost would be CAD $305. A vegan diet can be accommodated just fill out the dietary section upon booking so that our team is aware. While we will try our best we like to note that options may be limited especially in smaller towns.
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Jen
Asked on April 7th, 2025could you tell me how much are the transfers to the hotel from the airport and the return transfers. Also the extras that I can pay for under additional services, do these have to be paid for before we arrive or can we pay locally and are these prices for the activities correct
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2025
Optional activities listed in the website can be booked and paid for on ground with the help of the tour leader. The prices displayed are the current prices and may subject to change.
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Emilio
Asked on March 15th, 2025Are there any age restrictions for the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025
The tour is intended primarily for a youthful audience. However, other options are available for different age groups and preferences.
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Jana
Asked on December 28th, 2024Can I arrange extra services like airport transfers?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
Yes, extra services such as airport transfers can be arranged on request, subject to availability.
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Veronika
Asked on December 21st, 2024What are the transport arrangements between tour locations?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
Transport options between tour locations are included and detailed in the trip itinerary.
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Erich
Asked on October 9th, 2024Is airport arrival pickup included in the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
Airport transfer service is not included in the trip package and can be arranged at an additional cost.
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Nelly
Asked on September 15th, 2024Can I stay in a private room?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024
A single supplement is available if you prefer not to share a room, subject to availability and excluding certain days with shared accommodations like overnight trains or guesthouses.
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