Intrepid Travel Announces Post-Olympic China Adventure Trips

    /24-7PressRelease/ - BOULDER, CO, August 14, 2008 - Even after the excitement of the Olympics, Intrepid Travel continues to take travelers to see the sights and meet the locals on their China adventure trips.

With rich cultures, stunning deserts, breathtaking mountains, modern cityscapes and rural villages, China is like 50 countries rolled into one. Traveling with a small group and guided by an insightful leader, travelers will experience the sounds and tastes of this diverse country. Intrepid offers 32 trips to China; these are two of Intrepid's favorite China adventure trips.

Travelers will experience an action-packed adventure through some of China's best-loved cities, with some lesser known places thrown in as well. From beautiful Beijing to party-ready Hong Kong, they will see the ancient wonders, modern marvels and magical scenery of southern China. Explorers will get active, meet the locals and soak up Chinese culture as they roam this great nation on Intrepid's China adventure trip.

Roam China
Travelers will discover the many faces of Beijing. They will trek the Great Wall, come face to face with the Terracotta Warriors, and will bicycle through mystical countryside around Yangshuo. Explorers will walk through the rice terraces of Longji and experience rural living at a village stay before they sample delicacies in a Hong Kong food market. $1060 for 20 days (plus local payment USD $450.)
http://www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/CRK

On this China adventure trip, travelers will get a taste of China. Explorers on this short but culture-filled adventure will travel from modern Shanghai to old Beijing and explore busy Xi'an, taking in major sights like the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors along the way. Of course, there is time for them to delve beneath the surface, discovering gourmet delights and learning about Chinese lifestyles and traditions.

Taste of China
Passengers will uncover the treasures of Shanghai Museum and will experience serenity in the gardens of Suzhou. They will salute the ancient Terracotta Warriors, before they look out over an ancient empire from atop the Great Wall. $875 for 9 days (plus local payment of USD $150.)
http://www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/CSD

For more information about Intrepid's China adventure trips and Intrepid Travel visit:
http://www.intrepidtravel.com

Save 10% on all China adventure trips booked by 9/30/2008

About Intrepid Travel

With over 19 years of experience, Intrepid Travel is one of the world's leading small group adventure tour operators. Intrepid offers over 400 adventure itineraries in more than 90 destinations worldwide. Intrepid trips are designed to go off the beaten track, meet the locals and travel in an unconventional way, joining locals on their transport, in their markets and even in their homes. www.intrepidtravel.com

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