Combine the best that Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, and Taipei have to offer and cruise the magnificent Yangtze River along the way
Witness the contrast of China’s old and new in Beijing, Xi’an, Chongqing, Shanghai and Taipei as you visit sights of great historical and cultural significance. In Beijing, grab your bucket list, because you can tick off serious highlights: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and the Great Wall. Up the ante when you jump aboard one of China’s newest bullet trains and travel to Xi’an at speeds up to 300 kilometers per hour. Lively and lovely, Xi’an will surprise and delight with its more relaxed vibe, delicious food, and diverse cultural influences found in places like Muslim Quarter, the Great Mosque, and Xi’an Ancient City Wall. In the booming mega city of Chongqing, you will explore the unique layout, creative architecture, local culture, and the stunning views. Enjoy three nights cruising the Yangtze River between Chongqing and Yichang. Stand in awe of the commanding views that encompass the spectacular gorges found on route, including Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Capitalize on the chance to go ashore and visit historically significant sites along the way.
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Disembark and travel to Shanghai for a sensational finale to the tour. Take in both the modern and ancient in this bustling metropolis that has blended its cultural influences with Chinese heritage in highlights like The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and more. Make a final stop in Taipei and be impressed by its distinctly different history. With all four or five star hotels and onboard accommodation, daily breakfasts and other meals as indicated, transfers, local guides included, you’ll be inspired to add on optional activities to make this a complete and memorable China tour experience.
Experience China’s ancient and modern capitals by visiting Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, and Taipei. Then be inspired by naturally beautiful Guilin, the Li River, and Yangshuo
This 13 days tour takes you to the ancient and modern capitals of China, as well as cruising you through some of China’s most iconic and beautiful natural landscapes. Visit Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Shanghai, and Taipei, and cruise along the Li River mid-tour. You’ll marvel at the incredible history and be equally astounded by the breathtaking pace of modern China. Fascinating Beijing, with its contemporary and past glories, includes the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Summer Palace. Catch a high-speed train across the country to Xi’an, where you’ll enjoy the spirited energy and exquisite food of this city before traveling to Guilin and then Yangshuo, cruising the Li River on the way. Then, the next stop in Shanghai, the Pearl of the Orient, with its sophisticated culture and colonial past, evident in Yuyuan Garden, and The Bund. Make a final stop in Taipei. Bringing together ancient history, natural landscapes, and modern China, this tour includes all-in-country transfers, 12 nights of hotel accommodation, daily buffet breakfasts, half-day Li River cruise, high-speed train travel, fully guided tour with driver transport, and airport transfers, and more!
Allure, history, culture and spirit are overflowing on this big city adventure across China.
Awaken to the appeal of China’s most enigmatic cities on this zigzag tour from the country’s top to bottom. Since it stepped onto the international stage with the 2008 Olympics, Beijing has emerged as a competitor for the Chinese city that has it all. Steeped in history and culture, few places can compete with Beijing’s incredible assembly of bucket list highlights. You’ll explore the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Great Wall, then come face to face with another Beijing when you explore the inner city hutong, famous Confucius Temple, and Imperial College Museum. Make your way from Beijing to Xi’an by high speed train. Marvel at the tempo of change in China as you slip along the tracks at speeds up to 300 kilometers per hour. You will love Xi’an with its dynamic energy, red lantern-lined streets, and historical links to the Silk Road. Salute the 8000 plus figures that form the renowned Terracotta Army, then make your way back into Xi’an to enjoy the fabulous food of Muslim Quarter, opportunities for reflection at the Great Mosque, and a bike ride along the City Wall if you choose. More adventure awaits in Shanghai, with its colonial and centuries old commercial influences. Explore the way beauty and practicality merge at the Yuyuan Garden, then discover colonial influences on architecture on the Bund, XinTianDi, and the Former French Concession. You’ll understand exactly why Shanghai retains its crown as Pearl of the Orient.
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From here you will travel to Taipei. With its distinctly different history, there’s no doubt Taipei will impress. Visit important contemporary monuments like the Martyrs‘ Shrine and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, then enjoy the lighter side of Taiwanese culture as you bike along the Tam-shui River and wander through Dihua Street, famous for its traditional Chinese foods, medicines, and wares. Totally unmissable is the Yongle Fabric Market, the largest of its kind in Taiwan. Keep up the pace as you head for your final stop on this fascinating big city tour. Hong Kong is an altogether different big China city. It’s here you’ll marvel at the stunning natural and built landscapes visible from Victoria Peak, Hong Kong’s highest point, and enjoy the spirit of enterprise at Repulse Bay, the Stanley Market, and Aberdeen Fishing Village. With so much to see, we’ve taken every step to create a comfortable, relaxed journey at every step of this tour. Including 11 nights accommodation in a choice of exceptional four and five star hotels, daily breakfasts, all in country transfers, delightful local guides who love sharing their knowledge, and the chance to add on activities or additional destinations, this is a wonderful tour to expand your travel horizons. Why not book with us today?
Let the magic of China be revealed to you through four dynamic and different cities.
Take a journey through four of China’s fabulous cities visiting Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, and Hong Kong over 10 spectacular days. Launch your adventure in Beijing, the country’s capital where ‘grand scale’ takes on a whole new meaning. China’s emperors had grand visions and took every measure to bring them to life. You’ll gain a deep appreciation of how they achieved this when you follow their steps through the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Great Wall. An altogether different Beijing is found in the hutong, still home to local families and businesses, while the life of intellectuals past and present is evident at the Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum. Climb aboard China’s next big thing, high speed train travel, on the vast and growing rail network that is working its way like a web across the country. Sit back, relax, and enjoy watching the changing face of China slip by at speeds up to 300 kilometers per hour. More empirical grandeur awaits when you discover the renowned Terracotta Army. Marvel at the ingenuity and tenacity of those tasked with creating the 8000 plus figures. Back this up with other Xi’an highlights: walk the City Wall, wander Muslim Quarter, visit the Great Mosque, and be sure to savor a famous Xi’an local food. From Xi’an you’ll fly to Shanghai, China’s legendary Paris of the East. Immerse yourself in the blend of European and Asian cultures evident here in the architecture, cuisine, and people. Walk the Bund, explore Yuyuan Garden, and lose yourself in XinTianDi and the former French Concession.
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Your final destination on tour is Hong Kong, a food and financial mecca. Located in an enviable island setting, the natural and built landscape defy belief. Enjoy the panoramic views from Victoria Peak, satisfy your shopping urges in Repulse Bay, and get out on the water traditional style with a harbor sampan ride. Inclusive of 9 nights accommodation in a choice of four and five star hotels, all in country transfers (including flights to Hong Kong), enthusiastic guides in every destination, daily breakfasts, and the option to add on activities or other destinations, this is the ideal tour for travel adventurers wanting an eye-opener to the diversity of China. Time to make this adventure your next travel memory!
Awaken to the enigma that is China by visiting its fascinating, culture-rich cities and the remarkable Zhangjiajie ‘Magical Avatar’ Mountain
China is undoubtedly a country of contrasts and you’ll experience them in full flight on this 10 day tour covering Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, and the rare and remarkable Zhangjiajie Mountain. Hit the ground running in Beijing and walk the footsteps of emperors who made the capital home. An extraordinary array of bucket list highlights await: the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Great Wall. Balance the grandeur with a wander through the hutong and the Confucius Temple, as well as the best of local Beijing cuisine. Climb aboard one of China’s latest high speed trains and travel to Xi’an in total comfort, watching the changing face of China slip by at speeds of 300 kilometers per hour. The world’s most famous soldiers will greet you in Xi’an when you come face to face with the Terracotta Army. Discover more of Xi’an by wandering through Muslim Quarter, the Great Mosque, and absorbing the red-lantern lined city streets from the Xi’an City Wall. The food, reflections, and views to be discovered here will make Xi’an a favorite among your travel memories. Fly from Xi’an to Zhangjiajie and prepare yourself for some of Nature’s finest work. The Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is just as described – truly remarkable and stunningly beautiful. It’s any wonder locals consider it magical given the starring role it played in Avatar. Every effort has been made to enhance visitors’ experience of Zhangjiajie and now it’s your turn. Scale the mountain in the Bailong Elevator, seemingly float through air in the Tianzi Mountain cable car, and view the misty karst limestone landscape from Ten Mile Gallery. Yes, it is truly magical!
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Come down from the mountain and travel to Shanghai for an insight into China’s colonial past. Contemplate the beauty of Yuyuan Garden, walk the Bund, and step into last century architectural style when you visit XinTianDi. Inclusive of all accommodation in a thoughtfully curated selection of four and five star hotels, daily breakfasts, all in country transfers, lovely, knowledgeable guides in every destination to enrich your experience, and much more, this is the perfect way to add to your collection of beautiful travel memories. Book today!
Expand your mind with this life-changing experience of China’s highlights, including holy Tibet.
The diverse highlights of China shine in this remarkable 13 day tour that covers many corners of this vast country. Arrive in Beijing and discover why emperors made this city their home. Built on a grand scale, it seems everything here is designed to impress. Visit iconic landmarks like the impressive Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven; learn about the imperial court lifestyle at the Summer Palace; be awestruck by how remarkable the Great Wall really is. Discover another side of Beijing in the hutong, Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum. Experience China’s growing rail network when you travel by high speed train to Xi’an, a journey allowing you to watch the country change right before your eyes as you sit back and relax. The world’s most amazing soldiers are waiting for you in Xi’an, China’s ancient capital. A grand project commissioned by Emperor Qin that almost defies belief, the 8000 strong Terracotta Army is a bucket list highlight. Savor the best of Xi’an as you wander Muslim Quarter, walk the City Wall, and dive into the exciting local cuisine, a melting pot of flavors that reflect its history as the origin of the Silk Road. From Xi’an, travel to Lhasa in holy Tibet. A reverential experience, a visit Lhasa provides a unique insight into the Tibetan Buddhist traditions and culture. Remarkable sights are found here: the Potala Palace, Jokhang temple, Norbulingka Palace, the Drepung Monastery, and more. Walk the Barkhor Circuit with monks, nuns, and locals who continue ancient traditions even today.
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Make your way to Chengdu, home of China’s beloved national treasure, the giant pandas and visit Dujiangyan Panda Base to spend time as a volunteer panda keeper. Shanghai, Pearl of the Orient, is your final stop on this transformational travel experience. Discover its rich past, with influences from Japan, France, and Britain. Walk the Bund, wander the Yuyuan Garden, and contemplate the life of architectural style mavens in XinTianDi. Including 12 nights accommodation in four and five star hotels, wonderful English speaking guides in every destination, daily breakfasts, all in country transfers, this is a tour for expanding your travel mind and experiences. Ready to book? Let’s make this your next beautiful travel memory.
Be amazed and inspired by China’s incredible history, natural beauty, cultural diversity and exciting cuisine on a journey of a lifetime.
What better way to experience a remarkable country like China? Start your adventure in Beijing and experience the vision of emperors when you walk through the imposing Forbidden City, visit the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace, and finally scale the Great Wall. It seems everything in China is built on a grand scale and it’s hard not to be impressed by the industry of the many involved in creation of these iconic sights. Experience modern China first hand when you board one of the newest bullet trains and travel to Xi’an. Sit back and relax, admiring the ever changing views en route to this ancient capital that is still fully alive with a dynamic energy. Once the starting point for travelers and traders venturing onto the Silk Road, Xi’an is a crucible of cultures and cuisines that has endured for millenia. Be awestruck by the Terracotta Army, still standing guard for China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, then enjoy Xi’an’s lighter side with a walk down Muslim Quarter and along the original city wall offering views out over the red lantern lined city streets. Xi’an’s food will surprise and delight, so prepare for a culinary adventure each day. Fly to Lhasa and experience a complete change of tempo. Discover what draws so many to this holy place. The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Norbulingka, and Drepung Monastery await, not to mention the reverential presence of monks and nuns who still maintain Buddhist practices and traditions. Walking amongst it, you can’t help but feel a little closer to your best self.
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Fly to Shanghai for the final stage of this life-changing journey. Shanghai is China’s style capital, a title earned through its many international and maritime influences over hundreds of years. Visit traditional Chinese highlights like the Yuyuan Garden, then explore Shanghai’s more recent past along the Bund, in New Spot and the Former French Concession. A wonderful tour that includes 10 nights accommodation with a choice of four or five star hotels, daily breakfasts, enthusiastic local guides ready to share their city with you, in country transfers, and so much more. Why not make this adventure your next beautiful travel memory?
Discover the beauty and contrast of China’s ancient capitals with a visit to bustling Beijing and lively Xi’an.
Two capitals in China offering vastly different perspectives of the modern and ancient version of this fascinating country. Arrive in Beijing and sense the heartbeat of all things political in China, both now and over hundreds of years when dynasties made Beijing the capital. Appreciate the intelligence, ingenuity, and tenacity of people who designed and created the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, and more. While less auspicious, the hutong, Beijing’s most expensive real estate provides a stark contrast to the grandeur of many other Beijing highlights. Quirky and quaint, enjoy the window into real Beijing life. Travel to Xi’an by bullet train on the impressive and expanding high speed rail network, enjoying the changing landscapes on the way. Where Beijing is serious, you will find Xi’an more relaxed and vibrant, reflecting its history as the starting point for travelers destined for the Silk Road. Come face to face with the formidable Terracotta Army and wonder at the intricate detail captured in every statue. Xi’an is home to some of China’s most exciting cuisine and Muslim Quarter is the place to test out your chopsticks and collect travel mementos. Inclusive of five nights accommodation in a choice of four and five star hotels, breakfast each day, enthusiastic local English speaking guides, all transfers and the flexibility to add on experiences or other destinations, this is the perfect introduction to China travel for a first time visitor.
Experience a rich treasure of history and culture visiting the modern and ancient capitals of Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai, and enjoy the balance provided by the natural wonders of Guilin and Chengdu.
The very best of China awaits on this incredible 13 day journey visiting some of the country’s most iconic historical and natural wonders. Start your adventure in Beijing, where the city’s highlights impress at every turn. Walk in the footsteps of emperors and the people who served them when you visit the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, hutongs, and the Great Wall. Enjoy the contrast with modern Beijing in all its contemporary grandeur and marvel at the sheer size of just about everything. From Beijing, travel to Xi’an on China’s vast and growing train network designed to accommodate the bullet trains that travel at speeds up to 300 kilometers per hour. Xi’an is a city that will surprise and delight with its more relaxed pace, red lantern-lined streets, awe-inspiring Terracotta Army, and bustling Muslim Quarter, home of the best and more delicious street food. After leaving Xi’an, prepare for the ultimate experience in Chengdu, where your travels take you to the Dujiangyan Panda Base to enjoy the truly unique experience of working as a volunteer panda keeper. Chengdu’s other wonders – an extraordinary tea culture and many famous flavors of tea – set the stage for your next tour destination, Guilin. With a centuries-old reputation for its karst limestone landscapes and the long and winding Li River, Guilin offers a total change of pace and theatrical scenery that has inspired poets, peasants and philosophers alike.
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Arrive finally in Shanghai, anointed by locals as China’s own Paris of the East. Shanghai wears its past well still reflecting its commercial pedigree that blends seamlessly with colonial influences from the French, British, and Japanese. Highlights include Yuyuan Garden, XinTianDi, the Bund, and streets throughout the former French Concession. Including 12 nights accommodation in a choice of four and five star hotels; exceptional local English speaking guides; daily breakfasts; in country transfers including first or business class bullet train travel; and much more, the only thing that could make this tour more wonderful is you. Enquire today!
Discover the many historical wonders of China in its contemporary and ancient capitals. Visit gorgeous giant pandas in Chengdu and be inspired.
Be introduced to the best China has to offer over 10 incredible days as you travel the golden triangle between Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai, and then Chengdu as a bonus. Start your tour in Beijing, the auspicious capital of modern China, and walk the pathway of emperors and their courtiers, visiting local highlights of the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and Great Wall. Travel by bullet train at speeds up to 300 kilometers per hour as you make your way to exciting Xi’an, a city lined with gorgeous red lanterns and still alive with the energy that made it the starting point for Silk Road travelers many centuries ago. Marvel at the Terracotta Army, rub shoulders with locals in Muslim Quarter, and feast on the local snacks and street food. Board a bullet train for the journey to Chengdu where the world’s cutest bears await. Discover how giant pandas live and are cared for by local keepers and create your beautiful memory of working as a volunteer panda keeper. From Chengdu, you’ll venture to Shanghai, notably described as the Pearl of the Orient. Enjoy the colonial old world feel of this fabulous city, while still appreciating its history as China’s financial and cultural capital. Visit the Yuyuan Garden, view the beautiful buildings lining the Bund that overlooks the river, and explore XinTiandi and the former French Concession.
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Including the choice of four and five star accommodation, wonderful local English speaking guides in every destination, daily breakfasts, and the option to include additional special experiences in all cities, you’ll find everything you need to make this your next beautiful travel memory.
