More than geography separates Beijing and Pingyao and you’ll understand why after this memorable tour of two vastly different destinations. Spend four days in bold Beijing where you can absorb its political, cultural and historic highlights, among them Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Summer Palace, and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. From Beijing travel comfortably by bullet train on China’s vast and growing rail network to Pingyao, almost quaint by contrast. It’s here you’ll discover the essence of China’s commercial pedigree beautifully preserved and exemplified in the Wang Family Mansion and the Rishengchang Draft Bank. Wander Pingyao’s streets and follow Buddha’s enlightenment at the Shuanglin Temple. A six day adventure including four and five star hotel accommodation, daily breakfast, train travel and transfers, and friendly local guides, you’ll appreciate the opportunity to experience some of the many contrasts of China on this tour.
On this six days tour experience many of Beijing’s iconic sights and the essence of Shaolin Kung Fu. With the help of a genuine local guide, you’ll experience Beijing through their eyes discovering must-see landmarks like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and the Mutinanyu section of the Great Wall. Visit Wudaoying – as you wander through an authentic hutong and marvel at how the modern city has evolved from humble beginnings. Experience China’s vast and growing rail network as you travel by bullet train to Luoyang, the traditional home of Shaolin Kung Fu. Hone your skills at a lesson delivered by a genuine kung fu master then watch the real thing. Luoyang offers much more with its Buddhist origins found in the Longman Grottoes, White Horse Temple, and Wanfo Cave (Thousands of Buddha Cave). A perfect tour for the traveler who enjoys history, culture, and going beyond the superficial, you’ll enjoy four and five star accommodation, transfers and train travel, local guides who take care of every need, daily breakfasts, and much more. Ready for adventure? Let’s take you there!
Grandeur and majesty is what you’ll find on this seven day tour that brings together the very best in Beijing highlights and a relaxing cruise along the famous Yangtze River. Be lead by an authentic local who will share their knowledge of iconic Beijing landmarks. Walk Tiananmen Square, feel the imperical intrigue of the Forbidden City and Summer Palace, and marvel at the resilience and ingenuity of the Great Wall by visiting the Mutianyu section. Balance the busy days of sightseeing in Beijing with a relaxing cruise along the Yangtze River. In China, even the landscape seeks to impress – and it will. Marvel at the size and beauty of Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge, stop at historic landmarks on the way, including Fengdu Ghost City and Shibaozhai, then finish your tour in Yichang with a stop at the Three Gorges Dam. Including all accommodation costs, daily breakfasts and additional meals onboard, all transfers, and the chance to experience China at its finest, this is the perfect tour for explorers wanting an insight to the best this country has on offer.
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!
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.
