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Discover your ideal China holiday. We’ve created a range of fully-flexible itineraries which include domestic travel, small-scale accommodation and a selection of immersive local experiences. These can be booked as they are or tailored for you.

If you’d like to get creative then take a look at our bite-sized trips which can be combined to build your own ideal holiday.

Not sure where to start? No problem, just get in touch and we’ll talk you through the options.

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“China took me by surprise in the best way possible. One moment I was exploring peaceful villages, and the next I was standing on the Great Wall, completely in awe. It’s a country of contrasts – ancient traditions meet buzzing cities – and the food alone is worth the journey!”

Dave Travel Specialist

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Discover Mighty China: No Visa Required
Itinerary:
Beijing - Xian - Chengdu - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
Duration:
13 days / 12 nights (flexible extension in Hong Kong)
Price:
From £ 1,995.- per person (excluding flights)
No visa required
No Visa, No Worries – experience the very best of China no visa required. In 13 days, you’ll explore China’s classic highlights and much more, giving you a real taste of the country’s scenery, culture and city life. Wander the Great Wall, meet the Terracotta soldiers and giant pandas, sail between karst mountains and skyscrapers. Best of all – with this trip, you travel visa-free, making your travel preparations wonderfully relaxed.

No Visa, No Worries – experience the very best of China no visa required. In 13 days, you’ll explore China’s classic highlights and much more, giving you a real taste of the country’s scenery, culture and city life. Wander the Great Wall, meet the Terracotta soldiers and giant pandas, sail between karst mountains and skyscrapers. Best of all – with this trip, you travel visa-free, making your travel preparations wonderfully relaxed.
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Southern China Adventure: Pandas to Karst Mountains
Itinerary:
Chengdu - Shangri-La - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang - Dali - Kunming - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
Duration:
16 days / 15 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 2,324.- per person (excluding flights)
Discover the highlights of South China on this unforgettable journey. Begin with a visit to the giant pandas near Chengdu before travelling to the foothills of the Himalayas, where you’ll wander through charming old town streets and bustling local markets, and take in the breathtaking scenery on cycling tours and treks. Continue on to the enchanting karst mountains around Yangshuo, before concluding your South China adventure in the vibrant and diverse metropolis of Hong Kong.

Discover the highlights of South China on this unforgettable journey. Begin with a visit to the giant pandas near Chengdu before travelling to the foothills of the Himalayas, where you’ll wander through charming old town streets and bustling local markets, and take in the breathtaking scenery on cycling tours and treks. Continue on to the enchanting karst mountains around Yangshuo, before concluding your South China adventure in the vibrant and diverse metropolis of Hong Kong.
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China by Train
Itinerary:
Shanghai - Beijing - Great Wall of China - Pingyao - Xian - Terracotta Army - Chengdu - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
Duration:
18 days / 17 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 2,540.- per person (excluding flights)
Take to the rails on an epic train journey from Shanghai to Hong Kong, stopping to meet giant pandas, sail between Karst mountains and explore rice paddies. You’ll take cyber-quick bullet trains and traditional sleeper trains between destinations, giving you a great window into Chinese life.
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Bright Lights and Shanghai Nights
Itinerary:
Beijing - Great Wall of China - Terracotta Army - Shanghai
Duration:
8 days / 7 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 1,540.- per person (excluding flights)
Walk the Great Wall, visit the Terracotta Army and get lost in the buzz of Shanghai over just 9 days. This is a cultural express trip that packs a mighty punch, giving you a real taste of city life in a tight time-frame.
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China’s Natural Wonders: Mountains, Rice Terraces and Lakes
Itinerary:
Beijing - Jiankou Great Wall - Beijing - Huanglong & Jiuzhaigou - Chengdu - Zhangjiajie - Ping'an - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
Duration:
19 days / 18 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 3,049.- per person (excluding flights)
Discover the Middle Kingdom away from the cities and be enchanted by China’s natural wonders. Hike secluded stretches of the Great Wall, explore the Avatar Mountains and shimmering lakes and wander Yangshuo’s karst landscapes. Experience authentic China through encounters with local people.
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3 weeks in China and Tibet
Itinerary:
Beijing - Pingyao - Xi'an - Lhasa - Chengdu - Yangshuo - Ping'an - Hong Kong
Duration:
22 days / 21 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 4,125.- per person (excluding flights)
Experience the highlights of China and Tibet on this 3-week trip, from exploring buzzing Beijing and hiking the Great Wall, to riding the world’s highest railway and visiting ancient monasteries in Tibet. This trip shows you all sides of China.
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2 weeks in China and Tibet
Itinerary:
Beijing - Xi'an - Xining - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Samye - Tsetang - Lhasa
Duration:
16 days / 15 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 3,799.- per person (excluding flights)
Journey through northern China, starting with lively Beijing, before travelling to Xi’an, home to the Terracotta Army, and then onto Xining. From here, you’ll board the world-famous Himalaya Express and enter Tibet, where you’ll explore ancient monasteries, adjust to the high altitude and soak up the magical atmosphere.
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Uncover the Spirit of the Himalayas
Itinerary:
Beijing - Great Wall of China - Xian - Terracotta Army - Lanzhou - Xiahe - Langmusi - Songpan - Jiuzhaigou - Chengdu - Zhongdian - Lijiang - Chengdu
Duration:
21 days / 20 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 3,680.- per person (excluding flights)
Disappear into a land of snow-topped mountains and nomadic Tibetan monks on this trip to China’s Himalayas, where Buddhist chants echo across the valleys. You’ll mix the peaceful spirit of the mountains with China’s cultural highlights and stunning scenery, giving you the very best of both worlds.
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China in Style
Itinerary:
Beijing - Great Wall of China - Xian - Terracotta Army - Shanghai - Hong Kong
Duration:
10 days / 9 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 2,395.- per person (excluding flights)
Explore the highlights of China with an extra touch of comfort and class. Sip rooftop cocktails amidst the skyscrapers of Shanghai, walk the epic Great Wall and explore the bustling streets of Hong Kong.