trips

Starting Point

TianAn Rega Hotel
Tian An Mansion, Hualong Jie, Nanheyan Street,
Dongcheng district
Beijing
China
Phone: 86-10-85110088
Fax: 86-10-65258128


Joining Point Instructions

A complimentary arrival transfer from the airport is available if arranged at the time of booking. Transfers cannot be arranged on arrival. Please advise your flight arrival details at least 14 days prior to your departure. Intrepid provides one complimentary arrival transfer per booking even if clients are arriving at different times.

Beijing Capital International Airport is located in northeast of Beijing 25km from the centre of Beijing city. One if the biggest airports in the world, it is relatively easy to navigate and many signs are written in English. Most international flights arrive at Terminal 3.

You can take airport bus (16CNY) route 2 (alight at Dongzhimen) or route 3 (alight at Beijing Railway Station) and then it is a short taxi ride to our joining point hotel (approx 10 minutes, 15CNY).

You can take airport bus (16CNY) route 3 (alight at Beijing Railway Station) and then it is a short taxi ride to our joining point hotel (approx 10 minutes, 15CNY). By subway, take the airport express train (25CNY) to Dongzhimen station. From Dongzhimen transfer to metro line 2 and take it 3 stations to Jianguomen Station. Transfer to line 1 and take it 2 stations to Wangfujing Station. Take exit C, walk west 500 metres until you reach the first big intersection. Cross the road to the north, It will be Nanheyan Street, keep walking north 200metres until on your right (east side of the street) you see the white pagoda style building with Rega Hotel written Chinese and English.

Metered taxis are available outside the airport terminal building. The taxi ride from the airport to our starting point hotels takes about 45 minutes and should cost around 80-100CNY (plus 10CNY for the airport expressway toll). Show the taxi driver the name and address of hotel in Chinese characters as shown below. Please AVOID taxi touts who tell you that they have a metered taxi parked outside the airport.

If you have pre-purchased an arrival transfer our local operator Ms. Qi (Ms. Chee) will have sent a driver to the airport who will be holding a sign with Intrepid logo and your name on it. If you are arrived at Terminal 2 of Beijing airport, please meet your driver at the entrance/exit #7 after you go through the baggage claim area. Please note that Beijing Airport is very crowded so please be patient. If you have any problems finding the driver go to the information desk at door #7 and ask them to call Ms.Qi on her mobile. If you are arrived at Terminal 3 of Beijing airport, please meet your driver in front of the white jade screen wall with the dragon pattern after you walk through Exit B. Exit B is the only international arrival gate in Terminal 3.If you have any problems finding the driver go to the information desk at the right side of Exit B, and ask them to call Ms. Qi on her mobile (+86) 13671299816

Check-in time is 2pm

Our Joining Point Hotel

The Tian An Rega hotel is situated in the heart of Beijing, close to a large shopping area Wangfujing and minutes away from Tiananmen Square. This newly opened hotel has a formal lobby and reception area which is attended 24 hours a day, so you can come and go at any time. Their comfortable rooms all have high-speed Internet access, direct-dial phone, LCD TV, safe, refrigerator and en-suite bathrooms. A roof top garden is also available where guests can take in a bird's eye view of Beijing, view the Peoples Liberation Army honour guard raising and retiring the flag and experience a panoramic view of the Forbidden City.

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Finishing Point

West Hotel
39 Wai Ching Street
Yaumatei, Kowloon
Hong Kong
China
Phone: 852 2770 7718
Fax: 852 2770 7066


Finishing Point Instructions

Hong Kong International Airport (or Chek Lap Kok Airport) is situated on Lantau Island, 36km away from the centre of the Kowloon peninsula. There are several different and convenient ways to get from the city to the airport. Public transport in Hong Kong is very easy to use and all signs and directions are written in English. The easiest way to get to Hong Kong International Airport is to take the Airport Express Train (operates from 6:15am until 1:00am).Take a short taxi ride from our hotel to Kowloon MTR/Airport Express Station and then the airport express train (90 HKD, discounts are available for groups) to the airport (25 minutes). Alternatively, you could take the MTR to Hong Kong Station and board the Airport Express from there (100HKD). At both Kowloon and Hong Kong airport express stations you can check into your flight and check your luggage in (Please note: not all airlines and flights are available for station check in). West Hotel: You can also take the Airport City Flyer Bus, no.A22 from Jordan Rd/Shanghai Street (39HKD) to Hong Kong International airport. A taxi from our hotel to Hong Kong International airport will cost you approx. 350HKD Check out time from the hotel is at 12 noon. If you are departing later, you can arrange luggage storage at the hotel.

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Group Size

Maximum of 14 travellers per group 

Our family adventures are designed for families only (ie at least one parent or legal guardian and at least one child.) The minimum age for children is 6 years old. All adults and/or guardians are fully responsible for their children throughout the duration of the trip. We allow a maximum of 2 children per adult and a maximum of 2 adults per child.


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Physical Rating - Easy

You are required to carry your pack on and off trains and buses, up hotel steps, etc. Your itinerary may include easy paced walks or bike rides, but these are on mainly flat ground.

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Accommodation

Guesthouses/hotels (11 nts), overnight trains (2 nts)

We use soft sleeper class trains for most of our overnight train journeys. Compartments are clean, with padded berths (4 to a room), sheets, pillow, blanket and usually boiling water available. Most trains have a dining carriage where meals or snacks are available.

Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multi share basis. Please note there may be times when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own.

For families on trips we make use of triple and quad rooms (where available and required). Please note that on occasions additional beds may be fold-away beds or portable beds. If there is a family of 3 with 2 adults with 1 child, it may not be possible to use triple rooms. In these cases, one of the adults will share with the child and the other adult will share with another adult passenger in your group. If there are 2 adults travelling with 2 children, for safety and security reasons 1 adult will share with 1 child at all destinations on this trip.

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Meals

While travelling with us you will experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Generally, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your group leader will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. Please check the 'meal inclusions' section below for details of meals included.

Allow USD $200 for meals not included. 

Meal Inclusions

11 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners 

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Local Payment

There are no local payments on this trip.

Local Payment FAQ

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Single Supplement

A single supplement fee is not available on this trip.

Single travellers may be paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip.

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Included

This is a list of included activities on this trip. All other activities are optional and at your own expense. For a list of optional activities and sightseeing available on this trip, see the optional activities section below. If you choose not to participate in the included activities on this itinerary, the cost will not be refunded.

While these are all included activities, of course you have the choice to pass on any one of them if you need time with the family, or if you want to just relax. Our itinerary is flexible so you can do as much or as little as you like. Our included activities are selected because they capture the imaginations of our younger travellers and still interest the older ones.

Informal Mandarin language lesson
Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City tour with local guide - Beijing
Tour of Beijing's hutongs - Beijing
Great Wall at Mutianyu - Beijing
Acrobats performance - Beijing
Orientation walk - Xi'an
Terracotta Warriors tour with local guide - Xi'an
Flight from Xi'an to Guilin
Orientation walk - Yangshuo
Cooking school or similar cultural excursion - Yangshuo
Orientation walk - Hong Kong
Victoria Peak visit, tram ride and Star Ferry - Hong Kong

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Not Included

International Flights


Optional Activities

We list the following optional activities for your information. This is not an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only.
They are not necessarily endorsed or recommended by the tour operator/agent nor included in price of this trip. If you do any of them, you do so at your own risk and it must be clearly understood that your participation is your own decision and does not form part of your contract with tour operator/agent.

Kungfu Show, Beijing - CNY100
Summer Palace, Beijing - CNY50
Beijing Opera, Beijing - CNY150
Bicycle Hutong Tour, Beijing - CNY100
Temple of Heaven, Beijing - CNY35
Peking Duck Dinner, Beijing - CNY80
Lama Temple, Beijing - CNY30
Underground City, Beijing - CNY25
Museums, Xi'an - CNY10-50
Walking the city wall, Xi'an - CNY40
Bicycle rental on city wall, Xi'an - CNY15/90 mins
Bell and Drum Towers, Xi'an - CNY25 each or 40 for both
Great Mosque, Xi'an - CNY20
Big or Small wild goose pagoda, Xi'an - CNY25 each
Li River cruise, Yangshuo - CNY80
Tai chi or kung fu lesson, Yangshuo - CNY50
Light show, Yangshuo - CNY188
Bicycle hire, Yangshuo - CNY10-20/day
Kayaking, Yangshuo - CNY130
Caving, Yangshuo - CNY100
Calligraphy, Yangshuo - CNY30
Watercolour painting, Yangshuo - CNY40-50/hour
Bamboo rafting, Yangshuo - CNY80
Silver water cave, Yangshuo - CNY40
Buddha cave, Yangshuo - CNY80
Water cave , Yangshuo- CNY120
Dragon cave, Yangshuo - CNY35
Moon hill, Yangshuo - CNY15
Light show, Hong Kong - free
History museum, Hong Kong - HKD10
Culture museum, Hong Kong - HKD10
Space museum, Hong Kong - HKD10
Science museum, Hong Kong - HKD25
Disneyland, Hong Kong - HKD 210-350
Ocean Park, Hong Kong - HKD93-185
Ngong Ping 360 cable car, Hong Kong - KHD58-88/one way or return

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Transport

Plane, train, private bus, tram, ferry, metro, bicycle, walking

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What to Take

We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack (whichever you find easiest to carry). A good size daypack is also essential.

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Health & Safety

For vaccinations please visit the MDtravelhealth website. 

Sun:
It is very important that you wear sun block, even on a cloudy day when it feels cool as we are near the equator and the sun is very strong. A sunburn can turn a pleasant trip into a painful trip.

Hydration
Even when days are cool please be sure to drink a minimum of two litres of water and refrain from drinking to many diuretics, as while when travelling outdoors the breeze can dehydrate you quickly as well as the heat.

Diarrhoea:
It is normal for people travelling overseas to get an upset stomach due to a change of climate and food. Please make sure that you wash your hands and stay away from street food.You will be required to complete a participation form on day 1 of the trip. 

Participation Form

You may be required to complete a participation form on day 1 of the trip

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Live to Xplore Country Guides

China Country Guide

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Weather & Climate

China Country Guide 

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Important Info

Please note that during Chinas national holidays (please refer to the Country Information on China for dates) it is peak travel season for Chinese Nationals. Although these are fascinating and exciting times to travel in China, please be aware your group could experience transport delays, larger crowds at tourist attractions and our normal itineraries may change slightly. If clockwork organisation is important to you we advise to book outside of these weeks. 

Our family adventures are designed for families only (ie at least one parent or legal guardian and at least one child.) The minimum age for children is 6 years old. All adults and/or guardians are fully responsible for their children throughout the duration of the trip. We allow a maximum of 2 children per adult and a maximum of 2 adults per child. 

Disclaimer | The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and tour operator/agent. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. This tour is run by Intrepid Travel.

Visas Please note that visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going.

Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader.


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