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China Family Holiday

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Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: CBFA
Overview
Destination:
China, 
Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region Of China, 
Duration:12 days
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Style:
Family,
Rail,
Travel Period
April 2026 - September 2027
Take your family on a memorable adventure through China and see the many sides of this culturally rich and naturally beautiful nation. On this 12-day trip, you and your family will marvel at the incredible Great Wall of China and Terracotta Army, get lost in the quiet beauty of Yangshuo, encounter giant pandas at a conservation centre and be dazzled by the colourful markets of the big cities. Travel by bullet train, take a cooking class and visit Tiananmen Square. Boasting some of the grandest urban metropolises, lush countryside and acclaimed local cuisine, China is an ideal destination for the whole family.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 2 (Guesthouse) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information

2. FAMILY TRIP: Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.

3. AGE: The minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.

4. CHILD PRICE: Children aged 17 years and under at time of travel on this trip, are eligible to receive 20% off the full adult price.

5. PASSPORT DETAILS: Please provide Intrepid or your booking agent with a colour scanned copy of the personal details page from your passport at time of booking.

6.BEING CONNECTED IN CHINA: Please note while traveling through mainland China you will not be able to access some popular internet websites such as Google, Instagram and Facebook as well as some email platforms.

7. CHINESE HOLIDAYS - China has many major holidays throughout the year. Two that effect our Family trips are:
2025/26 April 4th- 6th - Qing Ming Jie (Tomb Sweeping Day)
2025/26 - September/October - Mid-Autumn Festival.
During these periods, many local tourists travel to the country's major sightseeing destinations, so expect large crowds at the Great Wall, Forbidden City and TerraCotta Warriors.

8. Travelling in China will heavily rely upon using local payment apps – Wechat and Alipay for making payments. It’s essential to install them on your phone and have a data package ready prior to your travel. Please read ‘money matters’ in the Essential Trip Information for more details. You shouldn’t rely on credit card for travel in China.

9. Please note that there are some prohibited items for trains and flights in China. Please refer to Packing section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.

Highlights:
  • 1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 2 (Guesthouse) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information 2. FAMILY TRIP: Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you. 3. AGE: The minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old. 4. CHILD PRICE: Children aged 17 years and under at time of travel on this trip, are eligible to receive 20% off the full adult price. 5. PASSPORT DETAILS: Please provide Intrepid or your booking agent with a colour scanned copy of the personal details page from your passport at time of booking. 6.BEING CONNECTED IN CHINA: Please note while traveling through mainland China you will not be able to access some popular internet websites such as Google, Instagram and Facebook as well as some email platforms. 7. CHINESE HOLIDAYS - China has many major holidays throughout the year. Two that effect our Family trips are: 2025/26 April 4th- 6th - Qing Ming Jie (Tomb Sweeping Day) 2025/26 - September/October - Mid-Autumn Festival. During these periods, many local tourists travel to the country's major sightseeing destinations, so expect large crowds at the Great Wall, Forbidden City and TerraCotta Warriors. 8. Travelling in China will heavily rely upon using local payment apps – Wechat and Alipay for making payments. It’s essential to install them on your phone and have a data package ready prior to your travel. Please read ‘money matters’ in the Essential Trip Information for more details. You shouldn’t rely on credit card for travel in China. 9. Please note that there are some prohibited items for trains and flights in China. Please refer to Packing section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
Standard inclusions
  • Meals: Meals: 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners.
  • Transport: Private Minivan, Taxi, Train.
  • Accommodation: Hotels (10 nights), Guesthouse (1 night).
  • Beijing - Forbidden City.
  • Great Wall - Dumpling making demonstration.
  • Great Wall - Jinshanling section.
  • Xi'an - Muslim Quarter Walking Tour.
  • Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors Tour - leader led.
  • Chengdu - Leader-led walking tour.
  • Chengdu - Giant Panda Breeding Research Base.
  • Yangshuo - Bike Rental with Local Guide.
  • Yangshuo - Tai Chi/Kung Fu class.
  • Yangshuo - Cooking School & Market Tour.
  • Hong Kong - Leader-led orientation Walk.
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Day 1: Beijing
Nimen hao! Welcome to China. Your adventure begins in Beijing, where ancient history and a bustling metropolis collide. You’ll have a welcome meeting to meet your local leader and fellow travellers at 5 pm. After the meeting, why not head out to enjoy an optional Peking duck group dinner and get to know each other over the first of many superb Chinese meals.
Day 2: Great Wall
After breakfast, get stuck into the sites with a visit to Tiananmen Square – the symbolic centre of Chinese power. Take some time to soak up the immense size of the square and then continue to the maze of buildings that is the Forbidden City. Built more than 500 years ago, the courtyards, great halls and imagery of dragons and phoenixes will give you an idea of the might and grandeur of the Imperial Chinese court during the height of its power. Later, travel by private minivan into the countryside, where you’ll spend the night in a family-run guesthouse inside a scenic area near the Great Wall of China. Tonight, it’s highly recommended that you go for a short hike to the Wall for an unforgettable sunset at one of the Seven Wonders of the World. For dinner, you'll try your hand at making dumplings – sure to be a fun activity for the kids!
Day 3: Beijing
This morning, spend time exploring, taking photos and learning the history of the Great Wall of China. An incredible piece of engineering, the wall was originally constructed to protect Chinese empires from invasions from the north. Today, it’s undoubtedly one of the country's most remarkable architectural achievements and an iconic destination. Stroll along the wall, which snakes through the hills seemingly endlessly into the distance. Surveying the spectacular surrounding countryside from your vantage point as you surmount the path along the Wall is an unforgettable experience. After, you’ll travel back to Beijing by private minivan. This evening, you might like to join your fellow family travellers for a group dinner. Once you’ve had your fill of Chinese culinary delights, maybe end the evening by watching an acrobatic performance at the Chaoyang Theatre.
Day 4: Xi'an
Hop on a bullet train to Xi’an and experience a form of rail travel like no other. While this journey would take around 11 hours to complete on a regular train, you’ll be in Xi’an in less than half that time, with great views of the countryside along the way! Arrive at around 3 pm, then head to the hotel to drop off your bags and freshen up before exploring this historic city on a walking tour. Once known as the main eastern terminus of the ancient Silk Road, Xi’an served as the imperial capital throughout 11 dynasties – a wealth of history lies in this city’s cobbled pavements. The remainder of the afternoon is free for you to explore further. When night falls, embark on another tour and see a different side of the city. Take in the view of the Bell and Drum Tower lit up against a black sky and sit down to a classic dumpling dinner.
Day 5: Xian
Today you’ll visit the Terracotta Army – a sculpted militia built more than 2000 years ago to ‘guard’ the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Discovered by farmers in 1974, several pits at the site are now open to the public. Make the drive to the site and spend some time marvelling at the sheer size and detail of this impressive tomb. Head to the attached museum to see some more artefacts and learn about the ambitious, eccentric ruler who remains sealed in his mausoleum to this day. Qin Shi Huang sought eternal life, and while he may not have achieved that in the literal sense, the fact that his tomb remains a source of wonder to visitors from around the world is a kind of immortality in its own way.
Day 6: Chengdu
Wave goodbye to Xi’an and board a bullet train bound for Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan – you’ll arrive just after midday. Chengdu is most famous for two things – the pandas living in the mountains and the delicious, spicy food. You'll get to enjoy both while you're here! Head out for a walking tour with your leader that passes an Old Town that looks like a film set and the Tibetan Quarter before finishing at Tianfu Square, where a giant statue of Chairman Mao stands tall. Then, spend a relaxing afternoon in bustling Renmin Park (AKA People's Park), where you can mingle with locals drinking tea, exercising, singing, playing mah jong or relaxing in bamboo chairs. Don't be surprised if somebody comes up to you with an offer to clean your ears! This evening, head out for a dinner of one of Sichuan’s most beloved dishes – hot pot! This is the choose your own adventure of cuisine, and the whole family is sure to enjoy selecting which ingredients to add to the simmering broth.
Day 7: Chengdu
Rise bright and early to spend the morning watching gorgeous giant and red pandas in the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. As pandas are only active for a few hours of the day, it’s important you get an early start today to catch them at their most interesting. Though they’re no longer classified as endangered, the giant panda remains a vulnerable species, and here you can witness the conservation efforts to protect these creatures and see them in a close approximation of their habitat. Spend three hours with them, watching them play, eat bamboo and climb trees. If you’re lucky (and visiting between July and September), you might even get to see newborns taking their first steps in the nursery. The rest of the day is free for you to spend as you wish. Maybe head to Wide and Narrow Alley – a popular set of alleyways where you can take a stroll and see craftspeople and food stalls aplenty.
Day 8: Yangshuo
Make sure you’ve got books or games ready for a full day of travel, beginning with a ride on the bullet train from Chengdu to Guilin, followed by a transfer to Yangshuo. You’ll arrive at your hotel late in the afternoon. Located deep within the karst peaks of the Guangxi province, Yangshuo offers a retreat from the hustle and bustle of China’s big cities. Get settled into your hotel, which is located in the stunning countryside, then head out for an optional dinner.
Day 9: Yangshuo
Rise and shine for a journey into one of China’s most enchanting landscapes. This morning, you’ll strap on your helmet and jump on a hired bike to pedal out of town on a guided journey through the countryside, past emerald-green karst mountains. After lunch, you’ll be transferred back to the hotel to rest your weary legs. This evening, visit a local farmers market, where you can get a feel for the regional produce and daily life. Then, make a short drive to Chaolong, where you'll learn the art of Chinese cooking. The whole family will learn the techniques and skills of the local cuisine from experienced chefs. After an afternoon spent trying out delicious recipes, you can eat what you’ve made for dinner! With recipes that are easy to make and ingredients readily available outside of China, you’ll soon be wowing friends and family back at home.
Day 10: Hong Kong
Today, you’ll make the journey from Yangshuo to Hong Kong. This is a long travel day, so it’s important to have books, games and devices at the ready. Even though there are power outlets on the train, they may be in use by other passengers, so it’s a good idea to make sure any devices you wish to use are fully charged. First, drive by private bus to Guilin West train station, where you’ll take the bullet train directly to Hong Kong. After a short taxi ride, you’ll arrive at your hotel in the vibrant hustle and bustle of Hong Kong. If you have the time and energy after arriving and settling into your hotel, you may wish to end the day with the Symphony of Lights – a spectacular laser show that plays out on the buildings along Victoria Harbour. The show starts at 8 pm and is free. If a day in transit has you feeling drained however, rest easy knowing you’ve got a full day tomorrow to explore the city.
Day 11: Hong Kong
After breakfast, dive into Hong Kong on a leader-led orientation walk. Under Chinese rule since 1997, Hong Kong is a vibrant and fast-paced city only minutes away from quiet islands and beaches. Then, the rest of the day is yours to spend as you see fit. Hong Kong Island is a great area to explore on foot, with plenty of family friendly hiking trails on offer with varying levels of difficulty. The Peak offers stunning views over the city and can be reached by several trails or by tram. A more relaxing activity is the Star Ferry Harbour Tour, which takes you past the city’s landmarks and around the harbour. The Hong Kong Science Museum is perfect for families with young kids, particularly if you’re visiting in the rainy season (April to June). This evening, maybe head out for a final meal with your fellow family travellers and toast to a trip well spent.
Day 12: Hong Kong
With no activities planned for today, your adventure comes to an end and you can depart the accommodation at any time following check out. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.
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