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Classic China - Beijing to Shanghai
From $2500 AUD
Trip Information
Starts In: Beijing
Ends In: Shanghai
Duration: 12 Days.
Departs: Selected Mondays
Group Size: 1-¸.¤.
Transport: Plane, overnight train, minibus, local bus metro, taxi, walking
Accommodation: Hotels (10 nts), overnight train (1 nt)
Activity: Guided Tour
Ages: Open
Tour Code: ADVCKB
Operator Code: INTREP12
Ends In: Shanghai
Duration: 12 Days.
Departs: Selected Mondays
Group Size: 1-¸.¤.
Transport: Plane, overnight train, minibus, local bus metro, taxi, walking
Accommodation: Hotels (10 nts), overnight train (1 nt)
Activity: Guided Tour
Ages: Open
Tour Code: ADVCKB
Operator Code: INTREP12
Countries Visited
China
Trip Highlights
- Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour
- Great Wall and Cable Car at Mutianyu
- Beijing Duck dinner
- Orientation walk - Xian
- Terracotta Warriors tour - Xian
- Xian Dumpling Banquet
- Cooking school - Yangshuo
- Orientation walk - Shanghai
- Entrance to Yuyuan Gardens - Shanghai
- Shanghai Acrobats performance
- Entrance to city - Zhujiajiao
- Flight Xi'an-Guilin
- Flight Guilin-Shanghai
Full Itinerary
Classic China offers a fine blend of China's highlights, experienced in true Intrepid style, with a softer landing. Encounter friendly locals as you tour between China's two great cities, Shanghai and Beijing, with plenty of time to marvel at ancient archaeological wonders and delve into some of the greatest markets the Middle Kingdom has to offer. With the opportunity to dine on local delicacies, discover fascinating customs and culture and even cook up your own exotic fare, this is classic adventure travel.
Days 1-4 Beijing
Uncover the treasures of Beijing, from the vast Tiananmen Square and impressive Forbidden City to the monumental Great Wall, built to protect China from the Mongolian 'barbarians' of the north. Enjoy a dish of Peking duck. There is free time to shop in the many markets, take a tour of ancient hutongs or even hire a bicycle to join the locals as they pedal around the city.
Days 5-6 Xi'an
Facing east in battle formation, the army of Terracotta Warriors stand guard over the treasures of the first Qin Emperor. There is time to visit the Bell and Drum Towers, explore the Muslim Quarter and enjoy great city views from the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, an impressive structure built to house Buddhist scriptures.
Days 7-9 Yangshuo
The dramatic countryside surrounding Yangshuo is best seen on a gentle cruise down the Li River. Float past limestone mountains, rice paddies and water buffaloes drinking at the river's edge. Visit a converted country house and learn to make local specialties at a Chinese cooking class.
Days 10-12 Zhujiazhao/ Shanghai
Take to the streets to soak up a mesmerising clash of old and new architecture in this enormous city; an orientation walk will reveal the fascinating stories and history of the streets. Visit the old city to relax in the Yuyuan Gardens and explore the Chinese bronze treasures housed in the Shanghai Museum. In the evenings, feast on local delicacies and catch an exciting performance of the famous Shanghai Acrobats. Take a day trip to the picturesque water town of Zhujiajiao, filled with canals and quaint streets. It's the perfect place to get a feel for old world China.
Days 1-4 Beijing
Uncover the treasures of Beijing, from the vast Tiananmen Square and impressive Forbidden City to the monumental Great Wall, built to protect China from the Mongolian 'barbarians' of the north. Enjoy a dish of Peking duck. There is free time to shop in the many markets, take a tour of ancient hutongs or even hire a bicycle to join the locals as they pedal around the city.
Days 5-6 Xi'an
Facing east in battle formation, the army of Terracotta Warriors stand guard over the treasures of the first Qin Emperor. There is time to visit the Bell and Drum Towers, explore the Muslim Quarter and enjoy great city views from the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, an impressive structure built to house Buddhist scriptures.
Days 7-9 Yangshuo
The dramatic countryside surrounding Yangshuo is best seen on a gentle cruise down the Li River. Float past limestone mountains, rice paddies and water buffaloes drinking at the river's edge. Visit a converted country house and learn to make local specialties at a Chinese cooking class.
Days 10-12 Zhujiazhao/ Shanghai
Take to the streets to soak up a mesmerising clash of old and new architecture in this enormous city; an orientation walk will reveal the fascinating stories and history of the streets. Visit the old city to relax in the Yuyuan Gardens and explore the Chinese bronze treasures housed in the Shanghai Museum. In the evenings, feast on local delicacies and catch an exciting performance of the famous Shanghai Acrobats. Take a day trip to the picturesque water town of Zhujiajiao, filled with canals and quaint streets. It's the perfect place to get a feel for old world China.
Meals
Meal Inclusions- 10 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 3 Dinners
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