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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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!
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!
Make like the merchants of old on this 8 day taste of Silk Road adventure.
Launch the tour from Xi’an and explore this ancient capital’s highlights: the Terracotta Army, City Wall, Great Mosque, and fabulous Muslim Quarter. Enjoy the comfort of speedy bullet train travel as you move on to Jiayuguan with the extraordinary vistas of the Overhanging Great Wall and incredible Wei and Jin dynasty frescoes. Savor the Silk Road highlights of Dunhuang and Turpan, where you’ll experience once in a lifetime highlights: Mogao Caves, Crescent Lake, Echoing Sands Dune, Jiaohe Ruins, and the Flaming Mountain. Wrap up the tour in Urumqi, home of the Urumqi Grand Bazaar. Inclusive of 7 nights accommodation in four and five star hotels, a choice of first and second class seat bullet train travel between destinations, local knowledgeable guides in every destination, all transfers, and daily breakfasts, this Silk Road train tour is the ideal way to enjoy an authentic experience of this glorious region. Ready to book? Let’s do it!
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!
Over six days experience two incredible cities in China traveling by high speed train on the world’s fastest growing rail network.
A must for anyone taking their first China tour, kick start your adventure almost four full days in the bustling capital, Beijing. Find history at every corner as you walk in the footsteps of emperors, scholars, and everyday people through the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, the Mutianyu Great Wall, Confucius Temple, Imperial College Museum, Wudaoying Hutong, and more. Travel by high speed train between Beijing and the lively ancient capital, Xi’an. The contrast in energy and outlook between these two cities is remarkable. You’ll find as much history here, particularly in the renowned Terracotta Army and Xi’an City Wall. The quiet contemplative ambience of the Great Mosque is a welcome sanctuary, while Muslim Quarter will delight with its selection of tasty street food. Be sure to arrive hungry! Inclusive of all accommodation in centrally located four and five star hotels, transfers, high speed train travel, daily breakfast, wonderful local guides in each destination, and time within the scheduled itinerary to explore your own way, this tour is the perfect way to start creating your travel memories of China. Why not book today?
Prepare for adventure as you make you way from Chengdu to Xi’an on this 6 day adventure.
Commence your time in Chengdu where you’ll have the most wonderful experience with the amazing Giant Pandas by visiting the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Marvel at Leshan Giant Buddha, the world’s largest Buddha statue before you explore Jinli Street for the taste of Chengdu. Travel from Chengdu to Xi’an, starting point of the famous Silk Road, for an altogether different perspective on real China. Bustling, vibrant, and lively, Xi’an is a melting pot of cultures, home to the Terracotta Army, the Great Mosque, and the food mecca at Muslim Quarter. Including 5 nights accommodation in four and five star hotels, daily breakfasts, wonderful local English-speaking guides who care, transfers, and a flexible schedule, this is a lovely little China adventure that is sure to delight. Why wait? Book now!
China is a country of constrasts and on this tour you’ll have the chance to experience them at four incredible destinations. Launch your adventure in Hong Kong where you’ll feel the buzz of life that beats from a city of 6 million people. History, culture, and commerce collide here. Travel by high speed train to Guilin and see the contrast unfold in front of you. Rich in natural beauty with its karst mountains and poetic river, Guilin – and a sidestep to Yangshuo and the Longji Rice Terraces – affords a welcome insight to a different, more natural China. In Xi’an, China’s liveliest city, you’ll come face to face with the Terracotta Army, savour the very best in China’s street food, and learn why the Silk Road started here. Make a final stop in Beijing, the heart and political capital. Here you’ll find the intersection of China’s incredible ancient and modern history in iconic highlights like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Great Wall. Including all four or five star hotel accommodation, transfers, locals guides in every destination, Li River cruise, entry to attractions, and much more, you’ll feel the harmony before you’ve arrived.
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.
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.
