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Tours are fully inclusive, fantastic value for money and contain the very best China has to offer
A vast country renowned for its ancient civilisation, diverse culture, magnificent landmarks and alluring natural beauty that offers visitors a lifetime of memories unlike anywhere in the world. From legendary sights of The Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors to the geological wonders of The Yangtze and Huangshan.
From Shanghai's ultra-modern skyscrapers and bustling nightlife to Tibet's awe-inspiring monasteries and timeless traditions, rarely visited by westerners. From Yunnan's breathtaking snow-capped mountains to Hainan's palm-fringed virgin beaches. From ultra-luxurious tours to back-to-nature expeditions. Whatever your wish for an unforgettable experience in holiday enchantment, China fulfills it spectacularly and we can help design the right tour for you. All our tours are fully inclusive from the UK and include all international airfares, all transportation, departure taxes and current fuel surcharges, accommodation, all meals, entrance fees, guides and daily tours, visa fees for UK passport holders.
Wonders of China - The Most Famous Sights – from £2090 - 16 Days
Including China’s most famous sights, this popular itinerary offers an overview of the most revered cities and attractions China has to offer, such as Beijing for the Great Wall, Xian for its Terracotta Warriors and cosmopolitan Shanghai with its blend of old and new. Also see the striking scenery along a four night Yangtze River Cruise, visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo, experience the incredible landscapes of Guilin and Yangshuo and cruise down the Li River. For those with limited time, this packed tour captures the true wonders China has to offer.
China Highlights – 27 days – Eight Ancient Cities on our Best Value Tour – from £1990
Journey through China’s major sights and attractions; from the modern elegance of its cities, to the untainted charm of its local people, to its spectacular landscapes. This tour is perfectly suited for the first time visitor and highlights include the stunning garden cities of Suzhou and Hangzhou, the spectacular Li River and Chengdu’s adorable Pandas.
Majestic Yangtze – 14 days – from £1190 per person
This tour is designed for the visitor to experience the majesty of the Yangtze River as well as the treasures of its main cities in one comprehensive programme. Experience the dramatic natural landscapes of the Three Gorges as you sail along one of the world’s longest rivers. Commencing with Shanghai and then a four night Yangtze River cruise, the tour includes historical Xian, Beijing for the Great Wall and Forbidden City and a visit to the Panda Reserve in Chengdu.
Magnificent China – 21 Days – Famous Sights and Hidden Gems – From £2390
This three-week tour visits the most popular sights in China and allows for a thorough exploration of Beijing and Shanghai. We include beautiful Guilin, the Terracotta Warriors and the Panda Reserve in Chengdu as well as a cruise on the Yangtze River. We also see the hidden gems of Leshan’s Grand Buddha and the traditional gardens of Suzhou.
A China Experience – 10 days – A great introduction – from £1390
For those with limited time, this tour is an ideal initiation to a country that offers a unique combination of old and new treasures. The tour visits iconic locations in cosmopolitan Shanghai, historical Xian, the capital city of Beijing and the charming, ancient canal town of Wuzhen.
Yangtze River – spectacular scenery - 28 days – from £2390
Admire some of the most spectacular scenery that China has to offer. Enjoy a four night cruise along the Yangtze River that passes through the dramatic Three Gorges and explore the beauty of Yunnan Province. Visit attractive Lijiang, discover the Tibetan town of Zhongdian and relax in delightful Dali. This tour reaches a maximum altitude of 4,500m at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Grand Tour of China – a tour that sees everything - 27 days – from £2490
To get the most from one visit to China, look no further than the Grand Tour. This comprehensive itinerary includes all the main sights as well as allowing some time for relaxation. After the Wall and the Warriors, enjoy a four night cruise on the Yangtze River and relax in delightful Dali.
Land of the Panda – Mountains, Lakes & Pandas - 14 days – from £1990
Sichuan Province is the natural habitat of the Giant Panda and we observe these magnificent creatures at the famous reserve in Chengdu. This area has so much to offer from holy Mt Emei to Buddhist Dazu and the beauty of Nine Villages Valley. This is a fabulous tour for the connoisseur or second-time visitor to China.
China Delights – 20 days – from £1890
New for 2010, China Delights is a great value tour that focuses on amazing scenery and historic sights from Guilin to the Great Wall. Discover gems that are less often visited such as the traditional gardens of Suzhou, beautiful West Lake in Hangzhou and the remarkable Grand Buddha in Leshan.
Classic China – China’s finest scenery and sights - 22 days – from £2590
This tour combines many of the great sights of China with a Yangtze River Cruise and picturesque Yunnan Province. Discover the bizarrely eroded limestone pinnacles of the Stone Forest, stroll through the beautiful Old Town of Lijiang and gaze in awe at the dramatic Tiger Leaping Gorge. This tour reaches a maximum altitude of 4,500m at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Glories of China – spectacular sights and scenery - 14 days – from £1590
The striking landscape along the Li River is the defining highlight of this popular itinerary. Stay overnight in the small town of Yangshuo surrounded by rice fields and limestone hills. Add the history of Beijing and Xian along with cosmopolitan Shanghai and you have the best that China can offer.
Grand Yangtze Cruise – cruise the Yangtze in style - 19 days – from £2590
Cruise the Yangtze in style aboard the five-star Victoria Prince. On the way explore the former imperial capital of Nanjing and beautiful Mt Huang before cruising through the dramatic Three Gorges. There’s also plenty of time to relax and admire the spectacular scenery from your own private balcony.
China Splendour – China's Treasures & Natural Wonders - 14 days – from £2390
Discover the spectacular beauty of Nine Villages Valley. Rarely seen by western visitors, this delightful scenery is one of China’s real treasures. Combined with the most popular sights of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai this tour really provides the best of both worlds. This tour reaches a maximum altitude of 3,500m at Huanglong Temple.
Himalayan Express – Ride across the Roof of the World – 20 days – from £2790
Explore the mystical land of Tibet to discover fabulous palaces, holy monasteries and sacred temples. The highlight of this visit to the Roof of the World is the rail journey across the stark and dramatic Qinghai Plateau. We complete our tour with the famous sights of Xian and Beijing. This tour reaches a maximum altitude of 5,000m on the Tibet Railway.
Treasures of Vietnam & China – Explore Vietnam & China in one trip – 27 days – from £3290
Explore two of Asia’s most fascinating countries on one comprehensive tour. Enjoy the delightful scenery of Halong Bay and Guilin, mixed with the history of Hoi An, Xian and Beijing. This itinerary is rich in the beauty and culture of the Orient.
Silk Road Explorer – 27 days – from £2990
Follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo to discover the history of the Silk Road, a centuries-old route strongly infl uenced by Muslim and Buddhist beliefs. Visit ancient forts and desert oases, walk on the far western end of the Great Wall and experience the famous Sunday Market in Kashgar. This tour reaches a maximum altitude of 3,100m at Xiahe.
Tibetan Dreams – an amazing adventure to Tibet - 24 days – from £3190
A tough but rewarding journey for those with a spirit of adventure. Starting in picturesque Yunnan Province we ascend to Tibet using four-wheel drive vehicles. Traversing forested mountains and deep gorges we arrive at the Roof of the World. Conditions are sometimes difficult but the scenery is always spectacular. This tour spends 14 days above 3,000m with a maximum altitude of 4,500m.
Epic Adventure – a truly high adventure tour - 29 days – from £4190
This is a true high-altitude adventure that is not for the faint-hearted. Travel overland in four-wheel drive vehicles across starkly beautiful but inhospitable terrain. Stay in basic accommodation with primitive facilities. But most of all enjoy the huge reward of crossing remote lands rarely visited by others. This tour spends 20 days above 3,500m with a maximum altitude of 5,400m.
Private Tours
Our private tours follow the same itineraries as our most popular group tours and benefit from personal guiding and a departure date to suit you. These tours are particularly suited to couples who prefer an individually guided holiday, families with young children and passengers with special requirements.
We also offer stopovers in Hong Kong and Dubai. This is a great opportunity to explore either of these vibrant cities.
Essential China – Private journey – 18 nights – from £2635
Discover this vast spectacular country of contrasts in style on a private, fully flexible journey that visits all the unmissable cities and natural wonders. Add your own amazing private sightseeing and this is really a distinctive tour for those wanting to experience China:
Great Wall Tour – from £63 pp
Stand next to a grand guard tower, gazing out over the meandering Great Wall of China miraculously weaving through the lush, undulating mountains. This full day tour explores this manmade wonder, which was built over 2000 years ago and stretches over 4000 miles. Take a cable car journey to the summit and don’t forget your camera.
Beijing City Tour – from £51 pp
Explore the Forbidden City during our full day Beijing City Tour, once off limits to all but the Emperors of the Mind and Qing dynasties. You’ll visit the renowned Tiananmen Square and World Heritage Sites, including the Temple of Heaven with its traditional Chinese architecture and the Summer Palace – its gardens are rated among the best in the World.
Terracotta Warriors & City Tour – from £67 pp
Discover Xian on the private full day tour. Your first stop will be to the world famous Terracotta Warriors. Here 8000 lifesized soldiers stand in battle formation – each unique warrior crafted and painted by hand and astonishingly unearthed in 1974 by peasant farmers. After lunch, visit the imposing Big Wild Goose Pagoda, climbing 200ft high; the Great Mosque; and walk along the perfectly preserved historic city walls.
Suzhou Gardens Tour – from £100 pp
Covering over 12 acres, the Garden of the Humble Adminstrator is the largest garden in Suzhou and one of the most famous in China. It was originally built in the Ming Dynasty by a former government servant during his retirement. Today the garden is full of water features, pavilions and octagonal pagodas set against a beautiful landscape of bamboo forests, pine trees and rock formations. You’ll also discover the Garden of the Master of the Nets during this full day tour, which includes train transfers, a visit to a silk museum, lunch and a rickshaw ride.
River Li Cruise – from £97 pp
Cruise down the River Li from Guilin to Yangshuo, passing dramatic limestone karsts rising from the glistening water. Watch fishermen float by in bamboo rafts and admire lift on the river banks, from locals working the rice paddies to water buffalos grazing. Stop off to explore scenic Yangshuo – perhaps by bicycle – discovering the surrounding villages, stunning countryside and narrow streets home to local craft shops.
Shanghai City Tour – from £52 pp
The first stop on the full day tour is Shanghai museum, full of Neolithic pottery and intricate calligraphy. It is a great place to learn about Chinese art and culture. Stroll along the ornate Bund, featuring grand riverside colonial buildings and, after lunch, explore the old town where tiny traditional buildings stand firm against the sweeping tide of progress. At its heart is the classical Yuyuan Garden, an oasis of peace in the city and a stunning example of a Ming and Qing garden, with breathtaking scenery and traditional architecture.
Fact File
Capital: Beijing
Time Difference: GMT +8
Flight time: To Beijing, 10 hours, Shanghai 11.5 hours
Currency: The official currency is the Renminbi but you can’t get this outside China take US Dollars, Change will be given in Renminbi.
Visas: British pass port holders require a visa, which must be obtained before you depart the UK.
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