Launch your China big city adventure in Hong Kong and be captivated by the non-stop buzz of this truly international destination. Visit the essentials – Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Stanley Market and Aberdeen Fishing Village, then make your own way exploring the many quirky corners that are treasure troves of food, souvenirs, and collectibles. Travel to Xi’an, starting point of the famous Silk Road, for an altogether different perspective. Bustling, vibrant, and alive, Xi’an is a melting pot of cultures, home to the Terracotta Army, and the food mecca at Muslim Quarter. Round out your China city experience with a stop in Beijing. The modern capital rich in dynastic architecture, history, and culture, you’ll find Beijing offers the chance for a more reflective insght to the spirit of China. Including 7 nights hotel accommodation in four or five star hotels, daily breakfasts, local bilingual guides in every city, and exceptional care every step of the journey, you’ll do more than be on tour – you’ll be savoring an experience. Ready to book? Let’s get you sorted.
Traverse a vast stretch of China from south to north visiting two of its stand-out cities. First, enjoy the capital of commerce, Hong Kong, and absorb the vibrant buzz of a city that never sleeps. Take in essential Hong Kong highlights: Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, and Stanley Market. Make a brief sortie out on the harbor, launching from the famous Aberdeen Fishing Village. Leave Hong Kong and head to Beijing, China’s vast political capital. Sense the change in pace and feel the stateliness fairly emanate from remarkable architectural and cultural icon, including the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven. Marvel at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and gain an appreciation of exactly why it is great. Access a more rustic side of Beijing when you wander the Wudaoying Hutong and feel the presence of scholarly pursuit at the Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum. This six day tour opens a window to China every traveler ought to experience – and we’d love to share it with you. Including five nights accommodation in a thoughtfully curated selection of four and five star hotels, daily breakfasts, wonderful local guides who impart their enthusiasm with you, transfers, and personalized care, you’ll enjoy every moment of this intimate travel experience.
Savor the highlights of China on this 12 day adventure. Start your tour in Shanghai, China’s Pearl of the Orient. Discover why this fabulous city has been a thriving commercial and multicultural hub for centuries. Relax and enjoy a three day change of pace as you ease along the Yangtze River, taking in the magnificent Wu Gorge and historical landmarks that punctuate China’s longest river. Spend a lively day in Xi’an, a stand out destination on the tour, with a visit to the Terracotta Army, the Great Mosque, and for foodies – a walk down Muslim Quarter. Round out your China highlights tour with time in Beijing, the country’s capital, exploring the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, an authentic hutong, and climbing the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. With four and five star hotel options available, daily breakfasts, local English speaking guides who are passionate about their country and work, and much more, you’ll wonder why you waited to visit China.
One region, three cities. The Jiangnan region, located to the south of the Yangtze, has long been regarded for its prosperous commercial pedigree. You’ll discover it in spades on this five day adventure. Start in Shanghai and absorb past and present influences as you walk the Bund and Nanjing Road, contemplate lifestyles of the once rich and politically powerful in Yuyuan Gardens, and notice everywhere the influences from around the globe. Prosperity doesn’t stop at Shanghai’s border. As you make your way to Suzhou and Hangzhou you’ll uncover some of the mystique and magic that make these destinations so special. Suzhou delights with its silk and gardens, while Hangzhou is famous for its idyllic West Lake vistas and teas, both of which invite contemplation and quietude. Including four and five star accommodation, transfers, daily breakfasts, and a special chance to experience a different side of China, you’ll wonder why you waited to book.
More than geography separates Beijing and Pingyao and you’ll understand why after this memorable tour of two vastly different destinations. Spend four days in bold Beijing where you can absorb its political, cultural and historic highlights, among them Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Summer Palace, and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. From Beijing travel comfortably by bullet train on China’s vast and growing rail network to Pingyao, almost quaint by contrast. It’s here you’ll discover the essence of China’s commercial pedigree beautifully preserved and exemplified in the Wang Family Mansion and the Rishengchang Draft Bank. Wander Pingyao’s streets and follow Buddha’s enlightenment at the Shuanglin Temple. A six day adventure including four and five star hotel accommodation, daily breakfast, train travel and transfers, and friendly local guides, you’ll appreciate the opportunity to experience some of the many contrasts of China on this tour.
On this six days tour experience many of Beijing’s iconic sights and the essence of Shaolin Kung Fu. With the help of a genuine local guide, you’ll experience Beijing through their eyes discovering must-see landmarks like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and the Mutinanyu section of the Great Wall. Visit Wudaoying – as you wander through an authentic hutong and marvel at how the modern city has evolved from humble beginnings. Experience China’s vast and growing rail network as you travel by bullet train to Luoyang, the traditional home of Shaolin Kung Fu. Hone your skills at a lesson delivered by a genuine kung fu master then watch the real thing. Luoyang offers much more with its Buddhist origins found in the Longman Grottoes, White Horse Temple, and Wanfo Cave (Thousands of Buddha Cave). A perfect tour for the traveler who enjoys history, culture, and going beyond the superficial, you’ll enjoy four and five star accommodation, transfers and train travel, local guides who take care of every need, daily breakfasts, and much more. Ready for adventure? Let’s take you there!
Grandeur and majesty is what you’ll find on this seven day tour that brings together the very best in Beijing highlights and a relaxing cruise along the famous Yangtze River. Be lead by an authentic local who will share their knowledge of iconic Beijing landmarks. Walk Tiananmen Square, feel the imperical intrigue of the Forbidden City and Summer Palace, and marvel at the resilience and ingenuity of the Great Wall by visiting the Mutianyu section. Balance the busy days of sightseeing in Beijing with a relaxing cruise along the Yangtze River. In China, even the landscape seeks to impress – and it will. Marvel at the size and beauty of Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge, stop at historic landmarks on the way, including Fengdu Ghost City and Shibaozhai, then finish your tour in Yichang with a stop at the Three Gorges Dam. Including all accommodation costs, daily breakfasts and additional meals onboard, all transfers, and the chance to experience China at its finest, this is the perfect tour for explorers wanting an insight to the best this country has on offer.
Yes, China is home to some amazing feats of man-made architecture and monuments, but you’ll find it is rich in natural unique landscapes too. Big city boldness is more than matched by classic Chinese scenery that comfortable within the pages of poems and philosophy. This 11 day journey is the ultimate China discover adventure.
Revel first in Shanghai, with its combination of old world charm with influences from the French, English and Japan. Understand exactly why this vibrant city is the Pearl of the Orient. Move onto Guilin from where can travel the Li River and explore rural China in Yangshuo. Up the pace in lively Xi’an, China’s ancient capital and come face to face with the Terracotta Army, Great Mosque, and Muslim Quarter. Round out your tour with time in Beijing, the modern capital. Tick off big bucket list items by visiting the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and the Great Wall. Including a choice of four and five star hotel accommodation, local enthusiastic guides who are as passionate about travel as you are, daily breakfast, transfer, entry to sights, and much more, this is the perfect tour for discovering real China.
Travel to China is always an adventure, so why not take the time to explore its modern and ancient capitals on this eight day tour. With just about everything done on a grand scale, you can’t help but admire the sheer magnitude of historical and cultural landmarks like the Forbidden City, Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, and Nanjing Road. This tour is the perfect introduction to the diversity and richness that can be found throughout China. Arrive in Shanghai, China’s most cosmopolitan city and discover why it remains a vibrant commercial hub. Walk The Bund, then balance your time with contemplation in the Yuyuan Gardens. Travel to Xi’an, China’s liveliest and most relaxed city. Come face to face with Emperor Qin’s army by day and then soak up the atmosphere on red lantern lined streets at night. Xi’an is foodie heaven so be sure to make the most of your time here. Wrap up your discovery tour in Beijing where you’ll witness the architectural triumphs of successive dynasties everywhere you look. Intrigue and history run deep through Beijing’s streets, including through its most creative and artistic hutong, the Wudaoying. This once-in-a lifetime package also includes a choice of four or five star hotel accommodation, transfers, daily breakfasts, ticket entry to sites and more. Ready to create your next travel memory? Let’s do it!
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?
