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| Overview |
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.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
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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.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Learn to cook local specialties in Yangshuo, Admire Shanghai's eclectic architecture, Soak up the old-world charm of one of China's water towns, Visit China and explore the imperial sights of Beijing, Dine on Peking duck, See the stoic expressions of Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors |
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- Hotel (10 nts), Overnight sleeper train (1 nt)
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- Overnight sleeper train, Taxi, Plane, Metro, Private Bus
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Days 1-4 BeijingTravel to China and uncover the treasures of Beijing. Explore Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, once the home of China's great imperial rulers. Marvel at the monumental Great Wall of China, that extraordinary feat of engineering which spans 6,000 km. Enjoy a mouth-watering Peking duck dinner, then work off the feast with a wander through ancient hutongs. Perhaps visit the Summer Palace, snare a bargain at the markets or hire a bicycle and join the locals pedalling around the city. In the evening, why not attend a Beijing opera performance? Days 5-6 Xi'anXi'an has been an important cultural centre for thousands of years, the legacy of which is visible in its many temples, museums and galleries. Visit the iconic Terracotta Warriors, the Bell and Drum towers, the Muslim Quarter as well as the Big Goose Pagoda, an impressive structure built to house Buddhist scriptures. Call into Xi'an Huiling, a special Intrepid-supported project for people with intellectual disabilities, before feasting on a delicious dumpling banquet. Days 7-8 YangshuoThe idyllic countryside surrounding Yangshuo is just begging to be explored. Take an optional cruise down the Li River or hire a bike to explore nearby villages and meet farmers working with their water buffaloes in the fields. Enjoy a guided walk through a local market before learning the secrets of Chinese cooking. In the evening, hit the town and check out Yangshuo's vibrant bar scene. Days 9-12 Shanghai/Water TownGet to know Shanghai from the ground level on a guided walk. Relax in peaceful gardens before marvelling at the agility and flexibility of the Shanghai acrobats at a performance. Take a day trip to a tranquil water town, the perfect place to experience old-world China.
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