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China & Hong Kong

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China is the world's most populous country and one of its oldest civilisations, spanning a vast and varied landscape that ranges from the Himalayan plateau and Gobi Desert to subtropical coastlines and fertile river valleys. It's renowned for landmarks like the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the karst peaks of Guilin, and the terracotta warriors of Xi'an, alongside rapidly modern metropolises such as Shanghai and Beijing. Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region on China's southern coast, offers a striking contrast — a dense, electrifying city famous for its skyline, Cantonese food scene, hiking trails, and vibrant street culture. Together, they attract travellers drawn to ancient history, diverse landscapes, urban energy, and one of the world's most dynamic culinary traditions.

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China & Hong Kong · 12 days

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Real China Self-Guided: Beijing to Hong Kong

This 12-day self-guided adventure takes you through China's greatest hits — from the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors to giant pandas and karst mountains — before finishing in buzzing Hong Kong. By swapping the group tour leader for self-bookable activities, local public transport, and budget-friendly hostels and guesthouses, you can hit every major highlight at a fraction of the Intrepid price. Expect overnight trains, high-speed bullet rides, street food feasts, and countryside cycling — all on your own schedule. Costs are approximate estimates for a budget/backpacker traveller.

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Travel Crew

~£625

-29%

Save £261 (29% off)

£886 retail with Intrepid Travel → £625 self-launched

China & Hong Kong · 12 days

Copycat

Real China Self-Launched: Beijing to Hong Kong

This 12-day self-launched adventure takes you through China's greatest hits — from the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors to giant pandas and karst mountains — before finishing in buzzing Hong Kong. By swapping the group tour leader for self-bookable activities, local public transport, and budget-friendly hostels and guesthouses, you can hit every major highlight at a fraction of the Intrepid price. Expect overnight trains, high-speed bullet rides, street food feasts, and countryside cycling — all on your own schedule. Costs are approximate estimates for a budget/backpacker traveller.

cultureadventurebackpacker

Travel Crew

~£625

Missions

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