Original
Family
Rail
China Family Holiday
12 days • 5
5
Excellent
10 reviews
12 days
Start
Beijing, China
Finish
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Trip Code
CBFA
Min Age
5
Trip Size
2 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Private Minivan, Taxi, Train
Accommodation
Hotels (10 nights), Guesthouse (1 night)
From £2,267(12 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Though not quite visible from space, the Great Wall of China is still massive! Wander this iconic monument and learn about its history
Travel back in time to the era of China’s powerful Emperors while you and your family explore the halls and courtyards of the Forbidden City in Beijing and view the impressive Terracotta Army in Xian.
Experience whizzing through the Chinese landscape on futuristic bullet trains.
The kids will enjoy meeting the pandas in Chengdu on a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Watch these adorable creatures at play, get to know the super-cute red ones, and learn about important conservation work
Uncover the secrets of Chinese food in a cooking class in Yangshuo
Is this trip right for you?
This trip uses a mix of transport for a local experience – bullet trains, the metro, private vehicles and public buses – some of which give a great chance to interact with locals.
The trip covers a fair amount of ground to maximise experiences and enable you to see much of this vast country, so be prepared for some long journeys and a lot of walking!
China’s world-class sites and experiences draw large numbers of local and international travellers. We recommend a little patience and comfortable shoes as you may need to wait before entering the more popular locations on your itinerary.
Itinerary
Explore China on a family trip from Beijing to Hong Kong.
Take your family on a memorable adventure through China and see the many sides of this colourful, cultural and naturally beautiful nation. The perfect blending of the familiar and the novel, on this 12-day tour you and your family will marvel at the incredible Great Wall of China and Terracotta Warriors, get lost in the quiet beauty of Yangshuo and be dazzled by the colourful markets and nightlife of the big cities. Boasting some of the grandest urban metropolises and most delicious cuisine in the world, China is an ideal destination for the whole family.
Inclusions
Meals
11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Private Minivan, Taxi, Train
Accommodation
Hotels (10 nights), Guesthouse (1 night)
Included activities
Beijing - Forbidden City
Great Wall - Dumpling making demonstration
Beijing - Chinese paper cutting class
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
Optional activities
Beijing - Lama Temple (entrance fee) - CNY25
Xi'an - Big Goose Pagoda (entrance fee) - CNY80
Xi'an - Great Mosque (entrance fee) - CNY25
Xi'an - Little Wild Goose Pagoda - CNY50
Xi'an - Bell & Drum Towers (entrance fee) - CNY50
Hong Kong - Science Museum - HKD25
Hong Kong - Star Ferry Daytime Ticket - HKD100
Hong Kong - Peak Tram Return Ticket and Victoria Peak - HKD90
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Important notes
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. DISCOUNT: A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 years and under at time of travel.
5. PASSPORT DETAILS: Please provide Tuuur or your booking agent with a colour scanned copy of the personal details page from your passport at time of booking.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. While travelling in China, you won’t have access to social media and some websites. You may consider installing a VPN to access those sites and apps. Please check the Essential Trip Information for more details.
Reviews (10)
5 stars
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Jessica
Apr 28, 2025
Our family had a wonderful time on this trip. While the tour covers a lot of distance, it is thoughtfully planned with a balance of landmark sites and local experiences. We found people everywhere were friendly and welcoming, including our fellow travellers and our fabulous tour guide. In terms of logistics, the accommodation was well located and suited to families, transport was well organised and we enjoyed eating our way through many and varied delicious Chinese meals!
Louise
Apr 27, 2025
A fabulous trip enjoyed by our family aged 82 to 13 years. We covered a lot of ground and in doing so learnt a lot about Chinese history, culture & perceptions. Another great trip with Intrepid.
Brent
Apr 26, 2025
We rated this trip excellent, 10/10. Our guide Langer was exceptional with a ride knowledge of language, culture, history and sights. The well-known tourist sites were well up to expectations and didn't disappoint. We highly recommend this family trip.
Katherine
Apr 16, 2025
Really well run tour that added to our experience of our holiday. Highly recommend
Rachael
Oct 01, 2024
The trip included everything and more of what you would want to see if you came to China. Perfect for any family. With an amazing tour guide and would highly recommend this trip.
Dustin
Oct 01, 2024
Michael
Oct 01, 2024
Great way to see a lot of China in a short period of time. Guide was very knowledgeable and took very good care of our group
Daneill
Oct 01, 2024
This is a must do trip. It was so amazing. Changed my thoughts of china completely. It is such a beautiful place.
Annette
Aug 10, 2024
This was a once in a life time trip, As a single mum.I was supported and had a fantastic China holiday. We met new friends and will stay in touch as a joint experience. My eleven year said, it was his best holiday ever!
Amber
May 18, 2024
Our family of four loved this tour. Our guide Jerry was simply the best, and we learned so much. The itinerary was spot on, with a nice mix of historical sites, culture and nature. The food was delicious, the trains were fast and the pandas were cute. Highly recommend!
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