Be treated to the best of ancient classical poetic Chinese garden art integrating the delights of village and town, then travel the waterways of historic Tongli, a town built on water over a thousand years ago.
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Shanghai – Hangzhou Day Tour
Enjoy a day of contrasts as you travel to and from the day’s destination in a high speed train, to take pleasure in the peace and beauty of the famous West Lake located in the middle of a modern city.
Shanghai City Day Tour
Take in the modern bustle and exotic history of Shanghai with this special day tour around the Pearl of the Orient. Learn how Shanghai has evolved through the centuries as a trading port and city of culture, colour, and style. Take in the city’s must-see highlights with the Bund, Shanghai Museum, and Yuyuan Garden among them. Combine a leisurely walking pace with air-conditioned vehicle transport through this beautiful international city.
7 Day Best of Shanghai, Hangzhou & Huangshan Tour
Enjoy in this tour an interesting blend of ancient built environment with its own wonderful characteristics, and the contrast of dynamic modern China. Add to this the challenging hikes around the magnificent quirky natural scenery of one of China’s sacred, mystical mountains, and this seven day Hangzhou tour is perfect travel memory material.
14-Day Beijing-Xi’an-Chongqing-Yangtze River-Shanghai-Taipei Tour
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.
13-Day Beijing-Xi’an-Guilin-Shanghai-Taipei Tour
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!
9-Day Beijing-Xi’an-Shanghai Luxury Tour
Immerse yourself in the big city bustle and beauty of Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai, as you explore the highlights of China’s ‘Golden Ring’. Arrive at the modern capital Beijing and be prepared for serious bucket list action. From the moment the tour starts, you’ll find so much to admire: walk across Tiananmen Square, cross the many thresholds of the Forbidden City, marvel at the thoughtful design balancing the natural and built environment of the Summer Palace, and ascend the remarkable Jinshanling section of the Great Wall. Travel by high speed train to Xi’an and discover the awe and might of the famous Terracotta Army. Xi’an is a total contrast to its Golden Ring counterparts, finding distinction in its red lantern-lined streets, wonderful food, and diversity you’d expect as the launch point for the Silk Road. Fly from Xi’an to Shanghai and discover why this city retains its name as Paris of the East. Visit iconic landmarks like Yuyuan Garden and the Bund, but discover a surprising side to Shanghai too – and indeed, China – when you enjoy a private dining experience in a 1930s colonial villa and then watch in awe at the acrobatic prowess of local artists who showcase their skills in a spectacular show of performance arts.
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With any number of unique and special experiences woven into this wonderful itinerary – including an overnight stay at the Aman Summer Palace, a memorable dining experience of Beijing’s finest Peking Roast Duck, and a visit to Shanghai’s famous Jingdezhen Porcelain Shop, you’ll understand why this is our premier China luxury tour. Including accommodation at premium hotels, exceptional guides who are attentive to your needs, all in country transfers, our Luxury Tour Advantage Service and more, the only thing needed to complete this wonderful experience is you. Book today!
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11-Day Beijing-Xi’an-Chengdu-Shanghai Luxury Tour
Come alive to the best of China, including its gorgeous national treasure, the giant panda. Immerse yourself in luxury at every stage of this tour which kicks off in Beijing, China’s modern capital. With seemingly everything done on a grand scale, Beijing offers a remarkable number of travel bucket list highlights: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, not to mention the visually stunning Jinshanling Great Wall, inner cities hutongs, Confucius Temple and more. With each offering insights to the China’s past and present, your time spent here is only enhanced further by unique experiences like staying overnight at the Aman Summer Palace Hotel or dining on the finest Peking Roast Duck. Travel to Xi’an, a city synonymous with red lanterns, ancient walls, and the Terracotta Army. Make beautiful travel memories in Chengdu visiting the world class Chengdu Research Base of Giant Pandas and learn how these endangered creatures are being cared for to help their population to grow. Your final destination on this best-of tour is Shanghai. Deservedly named Pearl of the Orient, Shanghai blends ancient tradition, old world glamor, and contemporary class. Explore the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and XinTianDi for a taste of Shanghai style.
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A tour that is rich in unique experiences only available to our luxury tour customers, such as our Luxury Tour Advantage service, you love the inclusion of the exceptional five star accommodation choices, vehicle transfers in Mercedes Benz, and attentive local English-speaking guides. Now could be the perfect time to dive into a little luxury and discover real China.
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12-Day Beijing-Xi’an-Yangtze River-Shanghai Luxury Tour
Your own private courtyard room at the Summer Palace. Exclusive access to exhibitions of rare treasures. Picnicking on the Jinshanling Great Wall. A sampan boat ride through exquisite Shennong Stream. These are just a few of the remarkable experiences you’ll enjoy on this luxury China tour. From the pomp and ceremony of the Forbidden City to the lively vibe of Xi’an and Shanghai, this 12 day tour is the chance to travel China in total style.
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Arrive in Beijing for nearly five days of relaxed touring. Check off your bucket list, visiting Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall (Jinshanling Section), and more. Find inspiration and beauty at the Summer Palace when you overnight there at the exclusive boutique Aman Hotel. Immerse yourself in Xi’an’s lively energy and feel the power that continues to emanate from the Terracotta Army. Change tempo when you board the 5 star Yantzi Explorer and cruise this remarkable river, going ashore to delve into key points of interest along the way: Baiheliang Underwater Museum and Shennong Stream among them. Shanghai is the final stop on this luxury adventure and your time here will surprise and delight. Visit iconic landmarks like Yuyuan Garden and the Bund, but discover a totally different side to Shanghai – and indeed, China – when you enjoy a private dining experience in a 1930s colonial villa and then watch in awe at the acrobatic prowess of local artists who showcase their skills in a spectacular show of performance arts. Inclusive of all 11 nights luxury accommodation in every destination and onboard the Yangzi Explorer, a thoughtfully curated selection of exquisite dining and cultural experiences, 24/7 access to our Luxury Tour Advantage service, wonderful local guides who are passionate about their work, all transfers in Mercedes Benz vehicles as specified, and so much more, this is a tour for those with uncompromising taste in travel.
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10-Day Beijing-Pingyao-Xi’an-Shanghai Train Tour
Explore China in the comfort of its outstanding high speed train network, visiting Beijing, Pingyao, Xi’an and Shanghai.
Start your tour in Beijing and visit your China bucket list highlights. Forbidden City, Summer Palace, the Mutianyu Great Wall and much more await. Experience a different China when you arrive in Pingyao, once a commercial capital. Synonymous with stunning ancient architecture and commercial pedigree, Pingyao will surprise and delight. From here you’ll board the bullet train to Xi’an, home of the famous Terracotta Army, China’s best preserved City Wall, and some of China’s most exciting food. Prepare yourself for hotpots and street food that inspires. The final stop on this 10 day high speed train adventure is Shanghai, a thriving international city that balances the blend of history, culture, and contemporary commercial pursuits to make for enlightening exploration. Visit The Bund, Shanghai Museum, and Yuyuan Garden among many other highlights.
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Providing ample free time and the chance to enjoy a relaxed travel pace, this bullet train tour includes all accommodation at a choice of four and five star hotels, one night in a soft sleeper on the bullet train, all transfers, daily breakfasts, attentive bilingual guides in every destination, and the option to book additional tour activities. Ready to create your next travel memory? Book this high speed train adventure today!