Beijing City Break

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4 days (ex Arrive Beijing)

Destinations visited: China, Běijīng, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

Beijing is one of the world's most fascinating cities and this three-night mini adventure offers a taste of its many wonderful sights. See Beijing city through the eyes of a local guide during explorations of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven Park. Join locals in tai chi, ride the busy subway and sample China's delicious - and sometimes very bizarre - cuisine. With plenty of time for independent exploration, this City Break offers the perfect serving of bustling Beijing.

Highlights

Experience riding Beijing's busy subway.
Sample tasty Chinese cuisine.
Use free time to see the incredible Great Wall.
Unlock the secrets of the Forbidden City.
Get a hassle free transfer from the airport.
Join locals in tai chi at the Temple of Heaven Park.
Visit Tiananmen Square.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Beijing

Arrive in China and be transferred from the airport to the hotel to prepare for the adventure ahead. A mix of high-rise buildings and ancient sites, Beijing city is one of the world's most fascinating places to explore. Perhaps spend free time today exploring the backstreet hutongs packed with tiny shops, eateries and locals going about their daily business.

Day 2 Beijing

With a local guide, set off to the Temple of Heaven Park to watch, or join, Beijing locals in tai chi, diablo, fan dancing and other traditional pastimes and games. Work up an appetite for a dumpling or noodle lunch before jumping aboard the subway to Tiananmen Square. Wander across the square, and then take a tour of the impressive Forbidden City to discover secrets and relics of the ancient Chinese dynasties who used to inhabit the sprawling city grounds. Why not end the day with a Peking duck dinner or, for something a little more daring, sample spiders and scorpions at the Night Market.

Day 3 Free day Beijing

Enjoy free time to visit Beijing's many other incredible sights. Perhaps choose to visit the Bird's Nest and Olympic Park area, or head out to explore a section of China's famous Great Wall - an incredible feat of ancient engineering.

Day 4 Depart Beijing

Say farewell to bustling Beijing.

Group Size

Maximum of 12 travellers per group

Departure Guarantee

Departure is guaranteed

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nts)

Transport

Bicycle, Metro, Taxi

Budget

Allow USD $50 for meals not included.

Pricing Details

AUD $265.00 per person single share

AUD $210.00 per person twin share

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