A contrast in culture, people and experiences, this tour will awaken your appreciation for China’s many faces. Absorb the vibrancy of Hong Kong as you visit some of its most iconic landmarks – Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Stanley Market and more. For the remainder of the tour, shift gears and absorb an incredible selection of Yunnan highlights. In Kunming, marvel at the Stone Forest; in Dali, admire picturesque Erhai Lake and Dali Ancient Town; in Lijiang, be amazed by natural landscapes like Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Tiger Leaping Gorge that have inspired generations of philosophers and poets. With ample time for truly absorbing the experience and enjoying firsthand contact with local minorities in Yunnan, this tour includes all hotel accommodation (choice of four or five star), daily breakfast, knowledgeable local guides who care and love their work, and airport transfers. Ready for real China? You’ll find it with ChinaTours.com.
Two of China’s most vibrant cities and a majestic Yangtze River cruise and you have the best of both worlds: iconic historical and cultural highlights balanced by glorious natural landscapes on the world’s second longest river.
Immerse yourself in the excitement of Hong Kong. Spend a half day exploring Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay and Stanley Market. Even get out on the harbor itself at Aberdeen Fishing Village. Create your own Hong Kong adventure as you make the most of free time in this dynamic city that never stops. Board your 4-star rated Yangtze River Cruise from Chongqing and spend the next three relaxing onboard enjoying onboard dining, tai chi classes, entertainment, and more. Take in the incredible landscapes that make this cruise special: Wu Gorge, Qutang Gorge and Small Three Gorges. Go ashore along the way to visit sites of cultural significance, like Fengdu Ghost City and Shibaozhai. As evenings approach, enjoy tranquil sunsets and drink on the top deck. Dock in Yichang and then travel to Shanghai. Learn why this multicultural city is the Pearl of the Orient. Enjoy the diverse history found in the Shanghai Museum, walk the Bund and sense the influence of colonial heritage, and wander the Yuyuan Gardens to understand the commercial pedigree of Shanghai that endures today. With many more highlights included on this wonderful escape, you’ll appreciate the thoughtfully curated selection of centrally located four and five star hotels, daily breakfasts, all cruise meals, personal and enthusiastic bilingual guides who care, and transfers. Ready to escape? Let’s take you there.
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.
From bustling Hong Kong to the stunning karst mountain landscape around Guilin, the highlights of these two destinations are well known, yet there is always more to uncover. This 6 day snapshot tour reveals the essence of what’s behind a city with ancient history that extends back millennia and modern history that has seen strong English, French, and Japanese influences. Enjoy highlights including Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Stanley Market, and Aberdeen Village. Take time to explore solo too, adventuring through local street markets, food stalls, and more. Balance the senses when you travel to Guilin, home to some of China’s most iconic and recognizable landscapes. The karst stone mountain backdrop visible from your half day Li River cruise will send you back in time, as will a visit to Yangshuo, a small rustic town located downstream from Guilin. Savor every minute of the day trip to the awe-inspiring Longji Rice Terraces where you’ll come face to face with traditional agriculture and the local Zhuang and Yao ethnic minorities who’ve built their lives in the region. Truly eye-opening, you’ll be moved by the simplicity, character, and nature of these people. Including 5 nights accommodation, local guides who love their work, transfers, daily breakfasts, and the opportunity to experience diverse parts of China, you’ll love where this tour takes you.
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.
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!
