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China Itineraries

Choose from our ready-made holidays

  • Private, tailor-made holidays your way
  • Your own dedicated Destination Specialist
  • Unique and small-scale stays
  • Off-the-beaten track journeys
  • Meaningful & responsible holidays
  • On the ground local knowledge and support

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.

Ready-made itineraries China

  • Woman by mountain BeijingPandaBamboo rafts Yangshuo
    • Itinerary:
      Beijing - Xian - Chengdu - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
    • Duration:
      13 days / 12 nights (flexible extension in Hong Kong)
    • 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.

  • Panda’s in Chengdu, ChinaMonk walking into buildingSkyline van Hong Kong
    • Itinerary:
      Chengdu - Shangri-La - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang - Dali - Kunming - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
    • Duration:
      16 days / 15 nights (flexible)
    • 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.

  • Pingan rice terracesChengdu pandaYangshuo woman standing in mountainous landscape
    • Itinerary:
      Shanghai - Beijing - Great Wall of China - Pingyao - Xian - Terracotta Army - Chengdu - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
    • Duration:
      18 days / 17 nights (flexible)
    • 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.

  • Beijing Great wall of China couple jumpingTerracotta armyCouple by temple
    • Itinerary:
      Beijing - Great Wall of China - Terracotta Army - Shanghai
    • Duration:
      8 days / 7 nights (flexible)
    • 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.

  • watervallen in jiuzhaigou park
    • Itinerary:
      Beijing - Jiankou Great Wall - Beijing - Huanglong & Jiuzhaigou - Chengdu - Zhangjiajie - Ping'an - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
    • Duration:
      19 days / 18 nights (flexible)
    • 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.

  • Potala-paleis in Lhasa, TibetMonk walking on paved ground overlooking mountains in TibetGreat Wall of China
    • Itinerary:
      Beijing - Pingyao - Xi'an - Lhasa - Chengdu - Yangshuo - Ping'an - Hong Kong
    • Duration:
      22 days / 21 nights (flexible)
    • 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.

  • Kleiensoldaatjes van XianWomen stood in front of Potala PalaceYak eating out of bag next to lake
    • Itinerary:
      Beijing - Xi'an - Xining - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Samye - Tsetang - Lhasa
    • Duration:
      16 days / 15 nights (flexible)
    • 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.

  • Traveller stood with geisha in front of templeChina Yangshuo raftingVrouw poseert in winkelstraat
    • Itinerary:
      Beijing - Xi'an - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
    • Duration:
      14 days / 13 nights (flexible)
    • 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.

  • Beijing Great WallXiahe monksZhongdian landscape
    • 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 £ 3,450.- 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.

  • hong kong skyline at nightCouple stood by Beijing templeGreat wall of China
    • Itinerary:
      Beijing - Great Wall of China - Xian - Terracotta Army - Shanghai - Hong Kong
    • Duration:
      10 days / 9 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 2,240.- 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.

Speak to our China specialist, David

“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