China Delights Escorted Tours 2018 / 2019

Moderate

Group Tour

Fully Inclusive

Cruise

From international Shanghai and the pandas of Chengdu to the imperial highlights of Beijing and all the dramatic landscapes in between, relish the historical, cultural and natural delights of China on this comprehensive trip.

Tour Highlights

Shanghai

Leshan

Xian

Li River

What's Included

What's Included?

International flights and current taxes

Domestic transportation

3* plus – 4* accommodation

All meals

Touring with guides and entrance fees

Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders

Itinerary

18 Day China Delights Tour Itinerary

Dates & Prices

All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price. If the dates we have available for this tour don't suit your needs, or you are not sure travelling as part of a group is for you, maybe a Private Tour would be more ideal.

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Weather Information

Beijing

January
-4°
Avg. Rain 3mm
February
-2°
Avg. Rain 6mm
March
5°
Avg. Rain 26mm
April
14°
Avg. Rain 26mm
May
20°
Avg. Rain 29mm
June
24°
Avg. Rain 71mm
July
27°
Avg. Rain 176mm
August
25°
Avg. Rain 182mm
September
20°
Avg. Rain 49mm
October
13°
Avg. Rain 19mm
November
5°
Avg. Rain 6mm
December
-2°
Avg. Rain 2mm

Chengdu

January
7°
Avg. Rain 10mm
February
8°
Avg. Rain 20mm
March
12°
Avg. Rain 20mm
April
17°
Avg. Rain 50mm
May
22°
Avg. Rain 100mm
June
25°
Avg. Rain 110mm
July
26°
Avg. Rain 200mm
August
26°
Avg. Rain 190mm
September
22°
Avg. Rain 130mm
October
18°
Avg. Rain 40mm
November
13°
Avg. Rain 20mm
December
8°
Avg. Rain 10mm

Guilin

January
12°
Avg. Rain 74mm
February
13°
Avg. Rain 85mm
March
17°
Avg. Rain 160mm
April
23°
Avg. Rain 222mm
May
27°
Avg. Rain 319mm
June
30°
Avg. Rain 405mm
July
33°
Avg. Rain 239mm
August
33°
Avg. Rain 174mm
September
31°
Avg. Rain 84mm
October
26°
Avg. Rain 62mm
November
20°
Avg. Rain 81mm
December
15°
Avg. Rain 53mm

Shanghai

January
4°
Avg. Rain 39mm
February
6°
Avg. Rain 59mm
March
9°
Avg. Rain 81mm
April
15°
Avg. Rain 102mm
May
20°
Avg. Rain 115mm
June
24°
Avg. Rain 152mm
July
29°
Avg. Rain 128mm
August
29°
Avg. Rain 133mm
September
24°
Avg. Rain 156mm
October
19°
Avg. Rain 61mm
November
13°
Avg. Rain 51mm
December
7°
Avg. Rain 35mm

Useful Information

Hotels

SAMPLE TOUR HOTELS

We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.

Crowne Plaza Shanghai Fudan

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Providing spacious, comfortable, air conditioned rooms the Crowne Plaza is in a great location for exploring the city. The hotel has a fitness centre, two swimming pools, a spa and a variety of dining options serving Chinese and international dishes....Read more

Holiday Inn Youlian Suzhou

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Holiday Inn Suzhou Youlian is located in the heart of ancient Suzhou, the Venice of the East. Each air conditioned, modern en-suite room includes satellite television, safety deposit boxes, a minibar and tea making facilities. The onsite Chinese restaurant offers Taihu Lake prawns and sweet and sour Mandarin fish for those wishing to try the local flavours. There is also a spa, an indoor pool and a fitness centre. ...Read more

Best Western Premier Richful Green Hotel

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The Best Western Richful Green Hotel is located in the heart of Hangzhou, steps away from the famous West Lake. It offers spacious and stylish air conditioned rooms with free Wifi, satellite television and a luxurious en-suite. The hotel also provides an onsite restaurant serving Cantonese cuisine, a health club and a beauty salon....Read more

Jin-Tone Hotel

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Guilin Jin-Tone Hotel is a great base from which to explore this vibrant city and its local attractions. Each of its air conditioned, modern en-suite rooms include satellite television, a minibar, Wifi and tea making facilities. There is an onsite spa that offers Chinese massage, and the hotel’s restaurant serves Chinese and Western dishes. ...Read more

New Century Hotel

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Centrally located, the New Century Hotel is near the beautiful Yangshuo Park. Facilities include a restaurant serving international cuisine, a bar, beauty salon and currency exchange. All of the rooms feature air conditioning, satellite television, a minibar and a hairdryer....Read more

Spring Downton Hotel Chengdu

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YuLong International Hotel

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Located 5 kilometers from the city downtown, Yulong International Hotel ,combines elegance and sophistication with first-class service. Facilities include three restaurants, a lobby bar, games room, beauty salon, fitness room and business centre. The 258 beautifully decorated and well-equipped rooms have air-conditioning, satellite LCD flatscreen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, mini-bar, hairdryer and a safe deposit box. ...Read more

Super House International Hotel

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The 4 star Super House International Hotel combines traditional Chinese culture with contemporary comforts. All of the rooms feature air conditioning, satellite television, a minibar and a safety deposit box. Facilities include a restaurant serving authentic Chinese cuisine, a coffee shop, lobby bar and tea room. There is also a fitness centre with sauna and a small boutique....Read more

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Tour Highlights

Shanghai

Leshan

Xian

Li River

What's Included?

18 Day China Delights Tour Itinerary

Days 1-2 Fly to Shanghai

DAYS 3-4 EXPLORE SHANGHAI

DAY 5 HISTORIC SUZHOU

DAY 6 WUZHEN

DAY 7 HISTORIC HANGZHOU

DAY 8 LUSH TEA PLANTATIONS

DAY 9 LI RIVER CRUISE

DAY 10 YANGSHUO

DAY 11 CHENGDU

DAY 12 GRAND BUDDHA OF LESHAN

DAY 13 GIANT PANDAS

DAY 14 TERRACOTTA WARRIORS

DAY 15 BULLET TRAIN TO BEIJING

DAY 16 IMPERIAL BEIJING

DAY 17 THE GREAT WALL

DAY 18 FLY BEIJING TO UK

Dates & Prices

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Visas

Communication

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