A journey worth discovering

Explore China

12 daysFrom ShanghaiTo BeijingTravel agency Intrepid Travel

The experience

Find your way through China.

Explore China, a 12 days tour from Shanghai to Hangzhou, Luoyang and 2 destinations.

Multi-day tourAncient WondersFamilyEcoWalking AdventureWildlife & Nature PhotographyCultural PhotographyGroupFully GuidedSightseeingAges 15+
Travel style
Group tour
Guide language
English
Age range
15 and above
Duration
12 days
Starts in
Shanghai
Ends in
Beijing
Travel agency
Intrepid Travel

Connect the places

Your route at a glance.

  1. Shanghai
  2. Hangzhou
  3. Luoyang
  4. Xi'an
  5. Beijing

An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.

Day by day

A closer look at your journey.

01Shanghai

Included Activities

Complimentary arrival transfer

Optional Activities

Visit Shanghai Tower for bird's eye view of the city Visit Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center Group dinner with leader's recommendation

Landmarks

Shanghai Tower Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center

02Shanghai

Meals

Dinner (Local specialties)

Included Activities

Leader-led walking tour of historical Shanghai Visit to the Bund Visit to Yu Garden (Yuyuan Gardens) Included dinner of local specialties

Optional Activities

Stroll tree-lined streets of the French Concession Visit tranquil temples Shopping

Landmarks

The Bund Yu Garden (Yuyuan Gardens) French Concession

03Shanghai to Hangzhou

Transport

Train (Shanghai, China - Hangzhou, China)

Included Activities

Bullet train from Shanghai to Hangzhou Leader-led orientation walk in Hangzhou

Optional Activities

Visit Jade Buddha Temple before departure Explore Wulin Night Market for local snacks and souvenirs Stroll around West Lake

Landmarks

Jade Buddha Temple West Lake

04Hangzhou

Meals

Lunch (Local restaurant)

Included Activities

Tea experience at a local farm in Dragon Well village Visit to Lingyin Temple Included lunch at local restaurant Visit to West Lake

Landmarks

Lingyin Temple West Lake

05Hangzhou to Luoyang

Transport

Train (Hangzhou, China - Luoyang, China)

Included Activities

Bullet train from Hangzhou to Luoyang Leader-led orientation walk in Luoyang

Optional Activities

Group dinner in the Old Town

06Luoyang

Meals

Lunch (Buddhist vegetarian lunch)

Included Activities

Visit to Longmen Grottoes with leader guidance Travel to Shaolin Temple Buddhist vegetarian lunch with group Exploration of Shaolin Temple Kung fu performance Exploration of Pagoda Forest

Landmarks

Longmen Grottoes Shaolin Temple Pagoda Forest

07Luoyang to Xi'an

Transport

Train (Luoyang, China - Xi'an, China)

Included Activities

Bullet train from Luoyang to Xi'an Leader-led orientation walk in Xi'an

Optional Activities

Cycle around the ancient city wall Visit Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Dinner in the Muslim Quarter

Landmarks

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Ancient City Wall Muslim Quarter

08Xi'an

Meals

Lunch (Home-cooked lunch)

Transport

Transfer (Xi'an, China - Terracotta Warriors, China), Transfer (Terracotta Warriors, China - Xi'an, China)

Included Activities

Bus to Terracotta Warriors Terracotta Warriors tour with leader Included home-cooked lunch at Terracotta Warriors site

Landmarks

Terracotta Warriors

09Xi'an to Beijing

Transport

Train (Xi'an, China - Beijing, China)

Included Activities

Bullet train from Xi'an to Beijing

Optional Activities

Visit 798 Art Zone Visit Lama Temple Visit Jingshan Park and walk to the hill summit Visit Wangfujing Snack Street for traditional Chinese delicacies

Landmarks

798 Art Zone Lama Temple Jingshan Park Wangfujing Snack Street

10Beijing

Meals

Lunch (Local restaurant at the Great Wall)

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Mutianyu, China)

Included Activities

Private bus to Mutianyu section of the Great Wall Exploration of Mutianyu section with guard towers Included lunch at local restaurant at Great Wall Return by cable car or toboggan (optional)

Optional Activities

Walk back from the Great Wall Take cable car for return journey Take toboggan ride for return journey

Landmarks

Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall Zhengguantai Tower

11Beijing

Meals

Dinner (Peking Duck)

Included Activities

Visit to Tiananmen Square Walk through Tiananmen Gate Visit to Forbidden City with entrance Leader-led Hutong walking tour Included Peking Duck dinner

Landmarks

Tiananmen Square Monument to the People's Heroes Mausoleum of Mao Zedong Tiananmen Gate Forbidden City

12Beijing

Meals

Breakfast

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Travel dates & reference prices.

From USD 3,995.00 per person

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Price based on Twin Room

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