Kashgar
- This historic city at the crossroads of the Silk Road is famous for its Sunday animal market.
Chengdu
- The Capital of Sichuan Province is home to the Panda Reserve and Grand Buddha
Xian
- Dates back to 1000BC and hosts the outstanding Terracotta Worriors.
Beijing
- The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, Olympic Games and much more.
Shanghai
- The City of the old and the new earns its title as "Paris of the East" and is the top Shopping Centre too.
Guilin
- Stunning limestone formations along the banks of the wonderous Li River.
Hong Kong
- A captivating blend of Eastern and Western cultures, the perfect add-on to any tour.
Tours in China
Fully inclusive group tours in China
China Impressions
- Experience China This Winter
- A special value one-week tour for those who wish to experience the sights of China this winter in one compact tour. This classic itinerary visits the three most famous cities of China: Shanghai, Xian and Beijing as well as a walk along China’s ...
- 8 days from £1190
China Contrasts
- A Tour of Contrasts
- Combine the striking and breathtaking landscape scenery of limestone karsts, tranquil fishing scenes and lush green rice paddies along the Li River with the famous sights of cosmopolitan Shanghai, historic Xian and China’s capital city – ...
- 11 days from £1390
Grand Tour of China
- A Tour That Sees Everything
- To get the most from one visit to China, look no further than the Grand Tour. This comprehensive itinerary includes all the main sights as well as allowing some time for relaxation. After the Wall and the Warriors, enjoy a four night cruise on the Y ...
- 27 days from £2490
Magnificent China
- Famous Sights & Hidden Gems
- Take an in-depth look at the best of China on one of our most popular tours. All the famous sights are covered along with some special treats. Gaze in awe at the Grand Buddha in Leshan, visit the traditional gardens of Suzhou and admire the magnific ...
- 21 days from £2690
Wonders of China
- The Most Famous Sights
- Visit all the famous sights of China in just over two weeks. Experience the variety of wonders that China has to offer from the history of the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors to modern and cosmopolitan Shanghai. Take in the beauty of Guilin a ...
- 16 days from £2090
China Delights
- Our best value three-week tour
- New for 2010, China Delights is a great value tour that focuses on amazing scenery and historic sights from Guilin to the Great Wall. Discover gems that are less often visited such as the traditional gardens of Suzhou, beautiful West Lake in Hangzho ...
- 20 days from £1890
Classic China
- China's Finest Scenery & Sights
- This tour combines many of the great sights of China with a Yangtze River Cruise and picturesque Yunnan Province. Discover the bizarrely eroded limestone pinnacles of the Stone Forest, stroll through the beautiful Old Town of Lijiang and gaze in awe ...
- 22 days from £2590
Majestic Yangtze
- Cruise, Pandas & Historical Sights
- The highlight of this two week tour is a four night cruise on the Yangtze River. Sail through the Three Gorges where the vertical cliffs rise dramatically from the water. Add to this a visit to the famous panda reserve in Chengdu and it’s easy ...
- 14 days from £1990
Glories of China
- Spectacular Sights & Scenery
- The striking landscape along the Li River is the defining highlight of this popular itinerary. Stay overnight in the small town of Yangshuo surrounded by rice fields and limestone hills. Add the history of Beijing and Xian along with cosmopolitan Sh ...
- 14 days from £1790
A China Experience
- Visit the three most famous cities of China
- This classic itinerary visits the three most famous cities of China: Shanghai, Xian and Beijing.Included are the must-see sights of the Terracotta Warriors, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. For contrast we also visit the historic canal town of ...
- 10 days from £1490
Yangtze River Panorama
- Spectacular Scenery
- Admire some of the most spectacular scenery that China has to offer. Enjoy a four night cruise along the Yangtze River that passes through the dramatic Three Gorges and explore the beauty of Yunnan Province. Visit attractive Lijiang, discover the Ti ...
- 28 days from £2690
Grand Yangtze Cruise
- Cruise the Yangtze in Style
- Cruise the Yangtze in style aboard the five-star Victoria Prince. On the way explore the former imperial capital of Nanjing and beautiful Mt Huang before cruising through the dramatic Three Gorges. There’s also plenty of time to relax and admi ...
- 19 days from £2590
Ancient China
- Discover China's Dynasties
- Trace three thousand years of magnificent history. Visit four ancient imperial capitals as well as the wonderfully preserved UNESCO listed town of Pingyao. Discover the roots of Chinese Buddhism at Wutaishan, the Longmen Grottoes and also Shaolin, w ...
- 18 days from £1990
China Splendour
- China's Treasures & Natural Wonders
- Discover the spectacular beauty of Nine Villages Valley. Rarely seen by western visitors, this delightful scenery is one of China’s real treasures. Combined with the most popular sights of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai this tour really provides t ...
- 14 days from £2390
Sichuan Explorer
- Mountains, Lakes & Pandas
- Sichuan Province is the natural habitat of the Giant Panda and we observe these magnificent creatures at the famous reserve in Chengdu. This area has so much to offer from holy Mt Emei to Buddhist Dazu and the beauty of Nine Villages Valley. This is ...
- 14 days from £2190
China in Focus
- A Photographer's Delight
- This tour of a lifetime provides some of the most diverse photographic opportunities to be found in one single country. Renowned photographers Sue Bishop and John Humphrey accompany us on tour and will be on hand to offer useful advice on getting th ...
- 17 days from £2590
John Craven - China Revisited
- Experience the wonders of China in the company of John Craven.
- A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the wonders of China in the company of John Craven. John filmed in China 25 years ago, so this is a unique chance to join him on his re-visit and find out about the changes he witnesses over this period.
- 17 days from £2790
Himalayan Express
- Ride Across the Roof of the World
- Explore the mystical land of Tibet to discover fabulous palaces, holy monasteries and sacred temples. The highlight of this visit to the Roof of the World is the rail journey across the stark and dramatic Qinghai Plateau. We complete our tour with t ...
- 20 days from £2890
Treasures of Vietnam & China
- Explore Vietnam and China in one trip
- Explore two of Asia’s most fascinating countries on one comprehensive tour. Enjoy the delightful scenery of Halong Bay and Guilin, mixed with the history of Hoi An, Xian and Beijing. This itinerary is rich in the beauty and culture of the Orie ...
- 27 days from £3690
Silk Road Explorer
- In Marco Polo's Footsteps
- Follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo to discover the history of the Silk Road, a centuries-old route strongly influenced by Muslim and Buddhist beliefs. Visit ancient forts and desert oases, walk on the far western end of the Great Wall and experie ...
- 27 days from £3090
Dreams of Nature
- A Photographer's Dream
- Discover the most beautiful sights of China on a tour dedicated to nature. From the swirling mists of Mt Huang and the dramatic pinnacles of Zhangjiajie to the impressive Huangguoshu Falls and the spectacular Li River. Complete your tour with a visi ...
- 25 days from £2990
Himalayan Adventure
- Experience China, Tibet & Kathmandu
- This is an exciting tour to bring out the adventurer in you. The tour begins in Sichuan Province visiting Chengdu and Leshan, before exploring the magical temples in the mystical land of Tibet. Then journey to the spectacular Mt Everest Base Camp be ...
- 22 days from £3990
Tibetan Dreams
- An Amazing Adventure to Tibet
- A tough but rewarding journey for those with a spirit of adventure. Starting in picturesque Yunnan Province we ascend to Tibet using four-wheel drive vehicles. Traversing forested mountains and deep gorges we arrive at the Roof of the World. Conditi ...
- 24 days from £3290
Epic Adventure
- A Truly 'High Adventure' Tour
- This is a true high-altitude adventure that is not for the faint-hearted. Travel overland in four-wheel drive vehicles across starkly beautiful but inhospitable terrain. Stay in basic accommodation with primitive facilities. But most of all enjoy th ...
- 30 days from £4390
Independent tours and extensions in China
Shanghai & Expo
- This itinerary can be extended for as many days as required
- From May to October 2010, the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai will be home to what promises to be the greatest International World Expo ever held. Shanghai will be turned into a centre of exhibitions, events and forums along the theme ‘Better Ci ...
- 4 days from £440
Expo Short Stay
- This itinerary can be extended for as many days as required.
- From May to October 2010, the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai will be home to what promises to be the greatest International World Expo ever held. Shanghai will be turned into a centre of exhibitions, events and forums along the theme ‘Better Ci ...
- 3 days from £290
Shanghai Short Stay
- China's Commercial Captial
- China’s 'commercial capital' is located at the mouth of the Yangtze River and is famous for its bustling metropolitan atmosphere and rich cultural and historical past. The Bund offers a living exhibition of the architecture of the past that co ...
- 3 days from £290
Mt Huang & Ming Townships Short Stay
- One of the most stunning natural wonders in the world
- Located in southern Anhui Province, Mount Huangshan is one of the world's stunning natural wonders and covers an area of 250km. Its landscape features 'four wonders' of imposing peaks, spectacular rocks, odd-shaped pines, and a sea of clouds that ha ...
- 5 days from £540
Suzhou & Hangzhou Short Stay
- Visit silk mills, gardens and markets
- Like a pearl set in the west coast of the Pacific Ocean, Hangzhou and Suzhou are rivals for the position of "Heaven on Earth" and it truly is hard to separate them. This tour is an excellent combination of the two amazing cities
- 5 days from £590
Beijing Short Stay
- China's capital city
- China’s Capital City is one of the world’s most famous historical, cultural and ancient cities – indeed 'Peking Man' lived nearby 700,000 years ago! There are more than 200 tourist attractions to choose between. From the awesome Fo ...
- 4 days from £290
Beijing & Chengde Short Stay
- Combine Beijing with the Tibetan Temple of China
- Starting in Beijing, visit China's most famous attraction - the Great Wall, stroll through Tiananmen Square, visit the treasure-filled Forbidden City, tour the Summer Palace and explore the unique 15th century Temple of Heaven. Then take a scenic tr ...
- 6 days from £540
Beijing & Xian Short Stay
- See the highlights of Beijing and Xian
- Travel to Beijing and stroll through famous Tiananmen Square to the treasure-filled Forbidden City, visit the Temple of Heaven and see the exquisite Summer Palace before flying to the former imperial capital of Xian. Whilst in Xian, see one of the m ...
- 7 days from £690
Xian Short Stay
- Home to the Terracotta Warriors
- Xian is the capital of Shaanxi Province. As one of the oldest cities in Chinese history, Xian is one of the four great 'Ancient Capitals of China' because it has been the capital during some of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, includ ...
- 3 days from £190
Guilin Short Stay
- Cruise along the Li River
- A truly beautiful Chinese city, Guilin graces the banks of the Li Jiang (Li River), where it is surrounded by four expansive lakes, innumerable steep mountains and many eroded limestone formations. Guilin is one of China's greenest and least pollute ...
- 3 days from £260
Guilin & Yangshuo Short Stay
- Cruise the Li River and visit the rice paddies of Southern China
- Relax on a cruise on the stunning Li River and enjoy the breathtaking landscape of beautiful limestone hills, tranquil fishing scenes and picturesque villages. Continue downstream to the town of Yangshuo set in the lush green rice paddies of Souther ...
- 4 days from £320
Guilin & Yangshuo & Rice Terraces
- Enjoy Guilin & visit the beautfiful rice terraces
- Combine a relaxing cruise on the stunning Li River and enjoy the breathtaking landscape of beautiful limestone hills, tranquil fishing scenes and picturesque villages to the town of Yangshuo which set in the lush green rice paddies of Southern China ...
- 5 days from £440
Ultimate Yangtze Cruise Five Star Victoria Prince
- Discover the beauty between Shanghai & Chongqing in style
- Board the Victoria Prince to begin your eight-day odyssey down the legendary Yangtze River and admire some of the most spectacular scenery that China has to offer as you cruise onboard the five-star Victoria Prince cruise ship. The mighty Yangtze Ri ...
- 10 days from £990
Yangtze River Cruise Short Stay
- Simply unmissable
- The mighty Yangtze River has nourished the Chinese heartland for centuries and on this tour you’ll marvel at the peaks bursting from the river’s surface as you lazily cruise past historic villages and see the force of China’s devel ...
- 5 days from £390
Hainan & Hong Kong
- Combine the beautiful Island of Hainan with the sights and sound of Hong Kong
- Combine the beautiful un-spoilt tropical beaches of Sanya with the must-see sights of cosmopolitan Hong Kong including Victoria Peak, Stanley Market and Aberdeen fishing Village. This tour really does provide the best of both worlds.
- 7 days from £799
Kunming Short Stay
- Explore the 'City of Eternal Spring'
- Kunming is also known as the 'City of Eternal Spring' due to its year-round mild and pleasant spring-like climate. Capital of Yunnan Province, Kunming is also known for its flower market, sumptuous noodles and the picturesque Stone Forest with its i ...
- 3 days from £290
Kunming & Lijiang Short Stay
- Visit the wonderfully diverse Yunnan Province
- The gateway to the wonderfully diverse Yunnan Province, which is home to a mixture of lush rainforests, mountainous snow capped peaks and over 50% of China’s ethnic minorities. The city is also home to the Stone Forest with its impressive lime ...
- 6 days from £860
Nine Villages Valley
- See the delights of Sichuan Province
- Sichuan Province is known for its breathtaking scenery and a photographers dream! Explore the capital Chengdu - home to the famous Panda Reserve, travel through the Nine Villages Valley (jizhaigou), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and visit Mao County.
- 6 days from £790
Panda & Buddha Short Stay
- See the Panda's and the Buddha
- Visit the famous Panda Reserve in Chengdu located just 10km (6miles) away from downtown Chengdu, the Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Centre has been created and imitated the pandas' natural habitat in order that they might have the best possible env ...
- 3 days from £320
Bifengxia Short Stay
- Visit the extraordinary pandas
- Visit the Bifengxia Panda Reserve, a large reserve complex in Sichuan Province outside the city of Ya'an. The Reserve is home to 16 Giant Pandas which were moved from Wolong Panda Reserve following the earthquake in May 2008. The Reserve is expected ...
- 2 days from £340
Tibetan Short Stay
- See the highlights of this former hidden 'secret'
- Explore the Tibetan heartland on this truly memorable journey. Spend some time taking in the sights of the historic capital of Lhasa. Gaze up at the Potala Palace, an architectural wonder, and discover Buddhist culture and traditions that have remai ...
- 6 days from £690
Zhangjiajie Scenic Wonder
- Explore Hunan Province
- Zhangjiajie is a natural gallery of botanical gardens and spectacular rock formations. Zhangjiajie was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990. It's scenery consists of endless waterfalls, caves, rivers and approximately 243 imposing peaks ...
- 5 days from £590
Private tours in China
A China Experience
- A brief Tour of the Best of China
- This classic itinerary visit the three most famous cities of China: Shanghai, Xian and Beijing. Included must-see sights of the Terracotta Wariors, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. For contrast we also visit the historic canal town of Wuzhen.
- 10 days from £1990
Glories of China
- Spectacular Sights & Scenery
- The striking landscape along the Li River is the defining highlight of this popular itinerary. Stay overnight in the small town of Yangshuo surrounded by rice fields and limestone hills. Add the history of Beijing and Xian along with cosmopolitan Sh ...
- 14 days from £2390
Majestic Yangtze
- Historic cities, Pandas and a four night cruise on the Yangtze
- The highlight of this two week tour is a four night cruise on the Yangtze River. Sail through the Three Gorges where the vertical cliffs rise dramatically from the water. Add to this a visit to the famous panda reserve in Chengdu and it’s easy ...
- 14 days from £2590
Wonders of China
- Visit all the famous sights of China in just over two weeks.
- Visit all the famous sights of China in just over two weeks. Experience the variety of wonders that China has to offer from the history of the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors to modern and cosmopolitan Shanghai. Take in the beauty of Guilin a ...
- 16 days from £2790
China's Garden Route
- Discover Shanghai and the beauty of Suzhou & Hangzhou
- Combine the excitement of Shanghai’s vitality and busyness with the gentler pace of the smaller towns of Suzhou and Hangzhou which live up to their name of "Paradise on earth”. Visit the finest oriental gardens in Suzhou and cruise the G ...
- 9 days from £1890
In Pursuit of Pandas
- Historic cities and the panda reserve
- Explore the sights of Beijing before continuing to see the famous life-size Terracotta Warriors in Xian. From here, it’s off to Chengdu where you will visit the famous Panda Reserve to see the magnificent creatures being reared in wooded surro ...
- 9 days from £1990
Hong Kong & The Beach
- Shopping, dining, nightlife and beach!
- Still very distinct from mainland China, no trip to China is complete without a stay in Hong Kong. Aside from having one of the world’s most impressive skylines; Hong Kong also offers fine food, endless world-class shopping from market stalls ...
- 10 days from £1790
Great Cities of China
- Bright lights & famous sights
- This trip combines the history and excitement of great cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Combine a walk on the Great Wall of China, with endless sightseeing opportunities in cosmopolitan Shanghai, before travelling to Hong Kong. Hong Kong ...
- 11 days from £1990
China & Expo
- Experience Shanghai, Xian and Beijing & the Expo
- This classic itinerary visits the three most famous cities of China: Shanghai, Xian and Beijing. Included are the must-see sights of the Terracotta Warriors, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. For contrast we also visit the historic canal town o ...
- 11 days from £2180
Tibetan Trails
- Discover the Roof of the World
- This tour combines a visit to the famous Panda Reserve in Chengdu and the world’s largest stone-carved Buddha with the mystical land of Tibet. Hidden away behind India, Nepal and the majestic Himalayas, lies the highest and largest plateau on ...
- 11 days from £2190
China's Beautiful South
- Picturesque landscapes and majestic rivers
- Begin this wonderful tour of Southern China with a cruise through some of the world’s breathtaking scenery on the mighty Yangtze River. Then head to the beautiful city of Guilin and enjoy a cruise on the picturesque Li River. Next is Kunming w ...
- 14 days from £2990
Shanghai Expo Special
- Shanghai Expo - The Greatest Show on Earth
- From May to October 2010, the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai will be home to what promises to be the greatest International World Expo ever held. Shanghai will be turned into a centre of exhibitions, events and forums along the theme ‘Better Ci ...
- 7 days from £1199
