Guide
All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
Meals
11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Others
Included activities Shanghai - Walking tour Shanghai - Yuyuan Gardens Shaolin - Temple, Pagoda Forest & Kung Fu show Shaolin - Buddhist vegetarian lunch Luoyang - Longmen Grottoes Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors Xi'an - Home-cooked lunch Xiahe - Labrang Monastery Xiahe - Tibetan family visit & lunch Beijing - Mutianyu Great Wall Beijing - Hutong Walking Tour Beijing - Tian'anmen Square & Forbidden City Beijing - Beijing duck dinner
Transport
Plane,Private vehicle,High Speed Train,Subway,Taxi CHINA TRAIN TRAVEL SECURITY: When travelling by train in China you will need to pass through security checkpoints similar to those at airports. Please be aware that items that may be classified as โweaponsโ might be confiscated (even from your suitcase), as all luggage travels in the compartment with you. We recommend leaving items that fall into this category (eg. pocket knives or scissors) at home.
Accommodation
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation. Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available. HOTEL ROOMS: Some travellers have reported that hotels/accommodation in this region tend to have harder bed mattresses than those they are used to at home. You may like to request an extra quilt or bedding from the hotels if you find this an issue. SMOKING ROOMS: Smoking is prevalent in China and hotels generally do not offer specific non-smoking rooms. Larger hotels with central air conditioning will sometimes transport the smell of smoke between rooms. While we ask our hotels to ensure our rooms are well cleaned and ventilated well before occupation in some cases this is not possible, and the smell of smoke may linger. Please speak to your leader about the possibility of changing rooms if you encounter this. WIFI: WiFi is often available in hotel reception areas and sometimes in rooms. Your leader will be able to advise on the best places to get connected. Hotel (11 nights)
Not included:
Others
Other activities and services not included
Flights
International flights not included.
Optional
Other activities and services not included
Insurance
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).
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Itinerary of your trip Explore China
- Day 1 Day 1: Shanghai
Day 1: Shanghai
- Day 2 Day 2: Shanghai
Day 2: Shanghai
- Day 3 Day 3: Luoyang
Day 3: Luoyang
Tour leaving from Shanghai
Shanghai is a vibrant metropolis in China, known for its stunning skyline and its blend of tradition and modernity. With iconic landmarks like the Bund and the Oriental Pearl Tower, as well as beautiful gardens and delicious street food, Shanghai offers a unique experience for travelers.
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Challenging
Long and challenging experience. Youโll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.
Age range
Min: 15 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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