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!
Awaken to the enigma that is China by visiting its fascinating, culture-rich cities and the remarkable Zhangjiajie ‘Magical Avatar’ Mountain
China is undoubtedly a country of contrasts and you’ll experience them in full flight on this 10 day tour covering Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, and the rare and remarkable Zhangjiajie Mountain. Hit the ground running in Beijing and walk the footsteps of emperors who made the capital home. An extraordinary array of bucket list highlights await: the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Great Wall. Balance the grandeur with a wander through the hutong and the Confucius Temple, as well as the best of local Beijing cuisine. Climb aboard one of China’s latest high speed trains and travel to Xi’an in total comfort, watching the changing face of China slip by at speeds of 300 kilometers per hour. The world’s most famous soldiers will greet you in Xi’an when you come face to face with the Terracotta Army. Discover more of Xi’an by wandering through Muslim Quarter, the Great Mosque, and absorbing the red-lantern lined city streets from the Xi’an City Wall. The food, reflections, and views to be discovered here will make Xi’an a favorite among your travel memories. Fly from Xi’an to Zhangjiajie and prepare yourself for some of Nature’s finest work. The Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is just as described – truly remarkable and stunningly beautiful. It’s any wonder locals consider it magical given the starring role it played in Avatar. Every effort has been made to enhance visitors’ experience of Zhangjiajie and now it’s your turn. Scale the mountain in the Bailong Elevator, seemingly float through air in the Tianzi Mountain cable car, and view the misty karst limestone landscape from Ten Mile Gallery. Yes, it is truly magical!
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Come down from the mountain and travel to Shanghai for an insight into China’s colonial past. Contemplate the beauty of Yuyuan Garden, walk the Bund, and step into last century architectural style when you visit XinTianDi. Inclusive of all accommodation in a thoughtfully curated selection of four and five star hotels, daily breakfasts, all in country transfers, lovely, knowledgeable guides in every destination to enrich your experience, and much more, this is the perfect way to add to your collection of beautiful travel memories. Book today!
Make this magical bucket list trip along the North Track of China’s stunning Silk Road.
Few experiences in China capture the wonder and awe of the Silk Road, and on this 12 days tour you have the opportunity to take in the North Track, travelling from Xi’an to Urumqi. Commence your travels with time in Xi’an, visiting the Terracotta Army, City Wall, and the Great Mosque. Leave this gateway to the Silk Road and travel to Dunhuang by air, where the Echoing Sands Dune, Crescent Lake, and incredible Mogao Grottoes await. Take the bullet train to Turpan and see the wonderful sights in this city, including the Jiaohoe Ruins and Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves. Get up close with the wonder of natural and man-made highlights in Korla, Aksu and Kashgar as you drive by car, and reflect on the color and diversity of China on this fabulous and memorable tour. Providing a real and fascinating insight to China’s past, enjoy everything on offer, including wonderful local guides who take care of every detail, the four and five star hotels, all in country transfers, 11 nights hotel accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, airport transfers, and more.
Immerse yourself in the essence of China, taking in the ancient and new capitals, and the Silk Road glory of Dunhuang.
Make your way through all that is iconic China, ancient and modern. Witness the pace of change over millennia in Beijing as you wander through Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Great Wall. Watch China speed by on a five hour bullet train from Beijing to Xi’an, an energetic and vibrant city with wonderful food and history. Look on in awe in Dunhuang with its rich history of commerce and culture and gateway to the Silk Road. Round out this wonderful tour in Shanghai and experience the diversity making this China capital the Pearl of the Orient.
A tour capturing the true essence of China across the ages, you will appreciate the knowledgeable and caring local guides, all in country transfers, 9 nights four and five star hotel accommodation, daily buffet breakfasts, airport transfers, and more. Why wait when you can book it now?
Wonder at the marvels of the Silk Road and soak up the history of China’s ancient and modern capitals.
Experience real China on the Silk Road. Commence this fabulous tour in Beijing and enjoy the highlights of China’s modern capital. Make your way by high speed train to vibrant Xi’an and enjoy the change of pace, sensational food, and Terracotta Army. Launch your journey along the Silk Road from here and be captivated by the history and commerce of ancient China as you travel to Turpan. Take in the Mogao Grottoes, Echoing Sand Dune, Crescent Lake, Jiaohe Ruins and the Flaming Mountain before a return to the modern bustle of Shanghai. A tour capturing the true essence of China as it was and now is, you will appreciate all that’s on offer, including the four and five star hotels, knowledgeable local guides, all in country transfers, 11 nights hotel accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, airport transfers, and more.
Expand your mind with this life-changing experience of China’s highlights, including holy Tibet.
The diverse highlights of China shine in this remarkable 13 day tour that covers many corners of this vast country. Arrive in Beijing and discover why emperors made this city their home. Built on a grand scale, it seems everything here is designed to impress. Visit iconic landmarks like the impressive Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven; learn about the imperial court lifestyle at the Summer Palace; be awestruck by how remarkable the Great Wall really is. Discover another side of Beijing in the hutong, Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum. Experience China’s growing rail network when you travel by high speed train to Xi’an, a journey allowing you to watch the country change right before your eyes as you sit back and relax. The world’s most amazing soldiers are waiting for you in Xi’an, China’s ancient capital. A grand project commissioned by Emperor Qin that almost defies belief, the 8000 strong Terracotta Army is a bucket list highlight. Savor the best of Xi’an as you wander Muslim Quarter, walk the City Wall, and dive into the exciting local cuisine, a melting pot of flavors that reflect its history as the origin of the Silk Road. From Xi’an, travel to Lhasa in holy Tibet. A reverential experience, a visit Lhasa provides a unique insight into the Tibetan Buddhist traditions and culture. Remarkable sights are found here: the Potala Palace, Jokhang temple, Norbulingka Palace, the Drepung Monastery, and more. Walk the Barkhor Circuit with monks, nuns, and locals who continue ancient traditions even today.
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Make your way to Chengdu, home of China’s beloved national treasure, the giant pandas and visit Dujiangyan Panda Base to spend time as a volunteer panda keeper. Shanghai, Pearl of the Orient, is your final stop on this transformational travel experience. Discover its rich past, with influences from Japan, France, and Britain. Walk the Bund, wander the Yuyuan Garden, and contemplate the life of architectural style mavens in XinTianDi. Including 12 nights accommodation in four and five star hotels, wonderful English speaking guides in every destination, daily breakfasts, all in country transfers, this is a tour for expanding your travel mind and experiences. Ready to book? Let’s make this your next beautiful travel memory.
Be amazed and inspired by China’s incredible history, natural beauty, cultural diversity and exciting cuisine on a journey of a lifetime.
What better way to experience a remarkable country like China? Start your adventure in Beijing and experience the vision of emperors when you walk through the imposing Forbidden City, visit the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace, and finally scale the Great Wall. It seems everything in China is built on a grand scale and it’s hard not to be impressed by the industry of the many involved in creation of these iconic sights. Experience modern China first hand when you board one of the newest bullet trains and travel to Xi’an. Sit back and relax, admiring the ever changing views en route to this ancient capital that is still fully alive with a dynamic energy. Once the starting point for travelers and traders venturing onto the Silk Road, Xi’an is a crucible of cultures and cuisines that has endured for millenia. Be awestruck by the Terracotta Army, still standing guard for China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, then enjoy Xi’an’s lighter side with a walk down Muslim Quarter and along the original city wall offering views out over the red lantern lined city streets. Xi’an’s food will surprise and delight, so prepare for a culinary adventure each day. Fly to Lhasa and experience a complete change of tempo. Discover what draws so many to this holy place. The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Norbulingka, and Drepung Monastery await, not to mention the reverential presence of monks and nuns who still maintain Buddhist practices and traditions. Walking amongst it, you can’t help but feel a little closer to your best self.
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Fly to Shanghai for the final stage of this life-changing journey. Shanghai is China’s style capital, a title earned through its many international and maritime influences over hundreds of years. Visit traditional Chinese highlights like the Yuyuan Garden, then explore Shanghai’s more recent past along the Bund, in New Spot and the Former French Concession. A wonderful tour that includes 10 nights accommodation with a choice of four or five star hotels, daily breakfasts, enthusiastic local guides ready to share their city with you, in country transfers, and so much more. Why not make this adventure your next beautiful travel memory?
Experience the exotic temples and beautiful gardens of China’s capitals; Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’an plus take in the beautiful Karst scenery of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and be astounded by the natural beauty of Pandora.
This wonderful 10 days tour explores some of the most beautiful sights China has to offer. Experience China’s ancient and modern capitals, Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai, where you’ll find ancient history blending seamlessly with contemporary China. Travel at speeds up to 300 kilometres per hour on one of China’s newest bullet trains. Take in the stunning Zhangjiajie National Forest Park where you’ll enjoy majestic landscapes and a cable car ride over Tianzi Mountain. Not forgetting Pandora, a land of almost magical beauty which inspired the scenery for the movie Avatar. This wonderful China tour will make incredible travel memories and it includes all in country transfers, 9 nights hotel accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, high speed train travel, fully guided tour with driver transport, airport transfers, and more!
Welcome to your very own epic adventure, complete with modern capitals like Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai, sightseeing in majestic Luoyang and experiences with the ancient Kung Fu of Shaolin Temple monks, plus a memorable visit with those adorable pandas.
This 12 days tour allows you to discover some of the most exciting highlights China has to offer. Explore the ancient and modern capitals, Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai where you’ll find historical aspects blending perfectly with modern day lifestyles. Experience high-speed travel on China’s newest bullet trains, trek through stunning caves in Luoyang, see incredible martial arts displays by Shaolin monks and of course you’ll never forget your panda volunteer experience in Chengdu with China’s national treasure. This is one of those China tours which will make amazing travel memories. It’s a fully guided tour with driver transport and includes all in country transfers, 11 nights hotel/onboard accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, high speed train travel, airport transfers, and more.
