China Itineraries

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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.

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Tailor-made Itineraries in China

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Discover Mighty China
Itinerary:
Beijing - Xi’an - Chengdu - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
Duration:
13 days / 12 nights
Price:
From £1,975 per person (excluding flights)
Experience the very best of China in 13 days, exploring 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.
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2 weeks in China and Tibet
Itinerary:
Beijing - Xining - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Samye - Tsetang - Lhasa
Duration:
17 days / 16 nights
Price:
From £3,785 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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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
Price:
From £2,150 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 in Style
Itinerary:
Beijing - Avatar Mountains of Zhangjiajie - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
Duration:
14 days / 13 nights
Price:
From £2,779 per person (excluding flights)
Experience the highlights of China in style and comfort, from Beijing and the Great Wall to the Terracotta Army in Xi’an, the dramatic landscapes of Zhangjiajie, the karst scenery around Yangshuo and the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Throughout your tailor-made journey you will stay in comfortable, carefully selected accommodation and travel in first class on high-speed trains, with a number of excursions already arranged while still leaving plenty of time for your own independent exploration.
Experience the highlights of China in style and comfort, from Beijing and the Great Wall to the Terracotta Army in Xi’an, the dramatic landscapes of Zhangjiajie, the karst scenery around Yangshuo and the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Throughout your tailor-made journey you will stay in comfortable, carefully selected accommodation and travel in first class on high-speed trains, with a number of excursions already arranged while still leaving plenty of time for your own independent exploration.
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China’s Natural Wonders: Mountains, Rice Terraces and Lakes
Itinerary:
Beijing - Jiuzhaigou - Chengdu - Zhangjiajie - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
Duration:
19 days / 18 nights
Price:
From £2,875 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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Bright Lights and Shanghai Nights
Itinerary:
Beijing - Xi’an - Shanghai
Duration:
8 days / 7 nights
Price:
From £1,595 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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3 weeks in China and Tibet
Itinerary:
Beijing - Pingyao - Xi'an - Lhasa - Chengdu - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
Duration:
22 days / 21 nights
Price:
From £3,830 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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China by Train
Itinerary:
Shanghai - Beijing - Pingyao - Terracotta Army - Chengdu - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
Duration:
17 days / 16 nights
Price:
From £2,475 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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China with Teenagers
Itinerary:
Beijing - Xi’an - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
Duration:
14 days / 13 nights
Price:
From £2,149 per person (excluding flights)
Discover the highlights of China with your teenagers in two weeks. From bustling Beijing, you’ll travel by train to the ancient city of Xi’an, visiting the terracotta army and then river rafting in Yangshuo, before completing your adventure in the vibrant city of Hong Kong.
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Uncover the Spirit of the Himalayas
Itinerary:
Beijing - Xi'an - Lanzhou - Xiahe - Langmusi - Songpan - Jiuzhaigou - Chengdu - Zhongdian - Lijiang - Chengdu
Duration:
21 days / 20 nights
Price:
From £3,450 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.