North China bite-sized trips
Create your own ideal holiday
Explore the fascinating mega-cities of Beijing, Xi’an and Chengdu, be amazed by the vast Terracotta Army and visit China’s beloved pandas. Away from the cities, you’ll step into a world of nomadic yak herders, ancient towns and jaw-dropping mountain scenery.
Choose your favourite bite-sized trips below and your personal travel specialist will piece them together to create a tailor-made holiday just for you.
Not sure where to start? No problem, take a look at our full itineraries or just get in touch and we’ll talk you through the options.
Explore the old world alleyways, sleek high-rises and colourful pagodas of Beijing before taking a walk on the Great Wall of China that snakes through the hills. It’s a wonderful adventure in China, steeped in ancient culture, imperial grandeur and gorgeous rural scenery.
Explore the old world alleyways, sleek high-rises and colourful pagodas of Beijing before taking a walk on the Great Wall of China that snakes through the hills. It’s a wonderful adventure in China, steeped in ancient culture, imperial grandeur and gorgeous rural scenery.
Amble between the soldiers of the ancient Terracotta Army and wander around the Bell Tower in Xi’an. A modern city with an imperial past, it’s an eye-opening window into Chinese culture. Drenched in history and jam-packed with skyscrapers, it’s a fascinating place to explore.
Amble between the soldiers of the ancient Terracotta Army and wander around the Bell Tower in Xi’an. A modern city with an imperial past, it’s an eye-opening window into Chinese culture. Drenched in history and jam-packed with skyscrapers, it’s a fascinating place to explore.
Meander through the UNESCO World Heritage temple and Yungang cave complex near to Datong – a great way to learn about the cultural history of northern China’s Shanxi province. You’ll walk through the temple structures and caves in the morning, soaking up the serene and tranquil atmosphere.
Meander through the UNESCO World Heritage temple and Yungang cave complex near to Datong – a great way to learn about the cultural history of northern China’s Shanxi province. You’ll walk through the temple structures and caves in the morning, soaking up the serene and tranquil atmosphere.
Melt into the teahouse culture and meet the pandas of laid-back Chengdu. With mouth-watering food, a lively scene and a bunch of friendly locals, it’s a winner. You’ll spend two nights in Chengdu, ambling amongst the old Chinese shop fronts, sampling traditional Sichuan dishes and slowing into the relaxed pace of life.
Melt into the teahouse culture and meet the pandas of laid-back Chengdu. With mouth-watering food, a lively scene and a bunch of friendly locals, it’s a winner. You’ll spend two nights in Chengdu, ambling amongst the old Chinese shop fronts, sampling traditional Sichuan dishes and slowing into the relaxed pace of life.
Explore Pingyao ancient city, a fascinating walled town packed with atmospheric cobbled alleyways, friendly locals and dangling lanterns. It’s a day dreamy step into bygone centuries. A curious maze of traditional courtyards, small teahouses and Buddhist temples, it’s somewhere to soak up the spirit of ancient China.
Explore Pingyao ancient city, a fascinating walled town packed with atmospheric cobbled alleyways, friendly locals and dangling lanterns. It’s a day dreamy step into bygone centuries. A curious maze of traditional courtyards, small teahouses and Buddhist temples, it’s somewhere to soak up the spirit of ancient China.
Take a deep breath of fresh mountain air in the valleys of China. Visit Buddhist monasteries, see clouds reflected in glassy highland lakes and watch yak herders at work on the vast grassy plains. It’s a beautiful hilltop world that feels totally lost in time.
Take a deep breath of fresh mountain air in the valleys of China. Visit Buddhist monasteries, see clouds reflected in glassy highland lakes and watch yak herders at work on the vast grassy plains. It’s a beautiful hilltop world that feels totally lost in time.
Explore a remote mountain world of semi-nomadic villages, Tibetan monasteries and grazing yaks. It’s a peaceful journey into China’s sweeping grassy plains, full of space, fresh air and quiet beauty.
Explore a remote mountain world of semi-nomadic villages, Tibetan monasteries and grazing yaks. It’s a peaceful journey into China’s sweeping grassy plains, full of space, fresh air and quiet beauty.
Watch clouds float across sapphire mountain lakes circled by snowy peaks and hike to hidden waterfalls in Jiuzhaigou, a gorgeous natural playground tucked between the hills. One of China’s most beautiful sites, it’s criss-crossed with prayer flags and scattered with multi-coloured terraced pools.
Watch clouds float across sapphire mountain lakes circled by snowy peaks and hike to hidden waterfalls in Jiuzhaigou, a gorgeous natural playground tucked between the hills. One of China’s most beautiful sites, it’s criss-crossed with prayer flags and scattered with multi-coloured terraced pools.
Speak to our China specialist, Rob
“I was lucky enough to travel across China for two months and the more I explored, the more I loved; from its ancient towns to its futuristic cities. My top highlight has to be the mountainous scenery of Yunnan.”
