Experience the best of China’s cultural, historical, and commercial highlights on this 10 day high speed train tour that includes Beijing, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Shanghai.
Start your adventure in the nation’s capital, Beijing. Tick off your China bucket list by visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Jump aboard the high speed train from Beijing to Luoyang where you’ll discover some of China’s most intriguing cultural relics at the Longman Grottoes and the cradle of Buddhism found in the Whitehorse Temple. Savor an authentic experience of Shaolin Kung Fu at the Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng. Return to Luoyang where you’ll climb aboard the high speed train to Xi’an, China’s ancient capital. Be amazed by the world’s most famous soliders, the Terracotta Army, as well as Xi’an’s other highlights, the City Wall, the Great Mosque, and fantastic food in Muslim Quarter. From here you’ll make your way to Shanghai, enjoying overnight bullet train travel in an onboard cabin. Enjoy the way Shanghai blends old and new, discovering exactly why international commerce is such a rich part of its history. You’ll visit the Bund, Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden and much more.
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Including eight nights accommodation in a choice of four and five star hotels, one night in a soft sleeper on the bullet train, all transfers, daily breakfasts, knowledgeable, friendly guides who love what they do, and the chance to create unique travel memories as you discover China traveling by high speed train. Ready for adventure? Let’s book you in!
Visit China’s modern and ancient capitals traveling by high speed train the full distance between Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai.
Launch your adventure in Beijing where you’ll discover some of China’s most iconic high cultural highlights. Tiannanmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summar Palace, and Mutianyu Great Wall await. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility provided by China’s expanding high speed train network as you climb aboard the high speed train to Xi’an. Come face to face with the world’s largest underground military, the Terracotta Army. Experience some of Xi’an’s other cultural icons when you visit the Great Mosque, Xi’an City Wall, snd fabulous Muslim Quarter. Board the overnight bullet train to Shanghai and arrive ready for adventure the next morning at your final destination. Learn about the international, commercial and colonial influences that pervade almost every corner of Shanghai, from the The Bund, to the Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden and more. Providing ample free time and the chance to enjoy a relaxed travel itinerary, which traveling by high speed trains, this 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? Let’s book it today!
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.
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.
From the Pearl of the Orient to the ancient capital of China, the highlights of Shanghai and Xi’an are well known, but have you discovered them yet? In just five days you’ll have the opportunity to soak up the vibrant city life of Shanghai, walk it’s contemporary and historical commercial precincts, learning just how much international commerce has made it great. Shanghai beats to a different drum with hip young things, fashion and art evident down every street. Xi’an is equally lively. As home to the iconic Terracotta Warriors, sensational food, and a melting pot of cultures, you’ll understand why the Silk Road started here. This is a snapshot tour that makes them most of every minute. Including the choice of four or five star hotel accommodation, daily breakfasts, enthusiastic guides with fantastic insider knowledge, and much more, there’s never been a better reason to travel to China for a visit.
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!
Few countries can blend the ancient and modern in the way China can. What better way to absorb this diversity than by traveling to one of its great cities and meandering down its biggest river. All this is yours to discover in seven magical days. Uncover the secrets of the commercial mecca that is Shanghai. Walk the Bund and Nanjing Road; visit the majestic and contemplative Yuyuan Gardens; and explore the city’s outside influences in the French Concession. Food is a highlight here and you won’t be disappointed. Spend three days aboard a river boat and feel inspired like poets and philosophers have been for centuries. The Yangtze River lies between breathtaking gorges and stunning mountain scenery. It’s the perfect place to be swept away. This exploration of some of China’s finest sights includes six nights accommodation, English speaking tour guides, daily breakfasts and more. It’s truly an experience that will make for beautiful travel memories.
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!
