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Travel with us through spectacular landscapes and bustling cities to the cultural heart of China

Journeying through China is to experience an exotic and ancient land, formed over many centuries by powerful imperial Dynasties, who expressed their political might with lavish palaces that survive today. This is a country enriched by remote Buddhist monasteries and gleaming temples and where the evocative names of its most iconic places alone are enough to stir the wanderlust of even the most reluctant traveller; the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City of Beijing and the Terracotta Army.

In the face of rapid urban development, traditional street life still bustles amid the towering skyscrapers of mega cities, whilst the fertile rice terraces and limestone peaks of the south contrast with the snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes of the high Tibetan plateau, one of the world's most mysterious, isolated and mythical regions.

We invite you to browse our selection of China holidays below. These itineraries have been carefully planned by our destination specialists to optimise your time and provide a deeper perspective on life in China.

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Temples & Monasteries - Umbraco.Web.Models.DynamicPublishedContent Holidays

Temple of Heaven
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Temples & Monasteries

There is no better way to understand China's varied religious beliefs and its complex and tumultuous dynastic past, than by visiting its glorious temples, palaces and monasteries.

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Spectacular Scenery

China's landscapes range from fertile hills and rice terraces, to sweeping desert and snow-covered mountain ranges - iconic scenes that have inspired artists and poets for centuries.

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Shanghai
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Cities

In China's mega-cities, gleaming skyscrapers jostle for attention and neon lights burn bright. But far from soulless metropolises, we can still find evidence of a country rooted in its distinctive culture.

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Longsheng Rice Terrace
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The Emperor Tour - Holidays to China

China

Emperor Tour

17 Nights from £6,170 €6,504 $7,021

Contrast China's imperial and communist past in Beijing to its booming present in Shanghai, via the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, historic Xi'an, storyb…

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The Emperor Tour
Tours in China

17 Nights from £6,170 €6,504 $7,021

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Itinerary Summary

  1. Day 1 - Fly to Beijing

    Day 2 - Welcome to Beijing

    Day 3 - Special tour - Beijing's past & present

    Day 4 - At leisure or optional tours

  2. Day 5 - Hike the Great Wall of China

  3. Day 6 - Fly to Xi'an

    Day 7 - See the 8,000 strong Terracotta Army

    Day 8 - Xi'an at leisure or optional tours

  4. Day 9 - Bullet Train to Chengdu & time at leisure

    Day 10 - Baby & Giant Pandas up close

  5. Day 11 - Come face-to-face with the 71m Giant Buddha

  6. Day 12 - Spectacular caves & drive to Rice Terraces

    Day 13 - Magnificent views of Longji Rice Terraces

  7. Day 14 - Cruise past the karst peaks along the Li River

    Day 15 - Hike or cycle through the wonderful landscapes

  8. Day 16 - Welcome to Shanghai

    Day 17 - Highlights of Shanghai

    Day 18 - Free time or optional tours

    Day 19 - Return flight to the UK

The Dynasty Tour - Holidays to China

China

Dynasty Tour

14 Nights from £5,026 €5,131 $5,533

Journey through China's past in Beijing, hike the Great Wall, see baby pandas and a giant buddha, marvel at storybook landscapes and discover Hong Kong and…

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The Dynasty Tour
Tours in China

14 Nights from £5,026 €5,131 $5,533

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Itinerary Summary

  1. Day 1 - Fly to Beijing

    Day 2 - Welcome to Beijing

    Day 3 - Special tour - Beijing's past & present

    Day 4 - At leisure or optional tours

  2. Day 5 - Hike the Great Wall of China

  3. Day 6 - Fly to Xi'an

    Day 7 - See the 8,000 strong Terracotta Army

  4. Day 8 - Bullet Train to Chengdu

    Day 9 - Baby & Giant Pandas up close

  5. Day 10 - Come face-to-face with the 71m Giant Buddha

  6. Day 11 - Magnificent views of Longji Rice Terraces

  7. Day 12 - Cruise past the karst peaks along the Li River

  8. Day 13 - Welcome to Hong Kong

    Day 14 - Special 'local life' Hong Kong tour

    Day 15 - Tranquil islands or Portuguese heritage

    Day 16 - Time at leisure & return flight to UK

The Mandarin Tour - Holidays to China

China

Mandarin Tour

20 Nights from £7,071 €7,585 $8,192

Enjoy a grand cross-country tour of China, visiting its most iconic sights, seeing pandas up close, journeying through spellbinding scenery and exploring i…

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The Mandarin Tour
Tours in China

20 Nights from £7,071 €7,585 $8,192

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Itinerary Summary

  1. Day 1 - Fly to Beijing

    Day 2 - Welcome to Beijing

    Day 3 - Special tour - Beijing's past & present

    Day 4 - At leisure or optional tours

  2. Day 5 - Hike the Great Wall of China

  3. Day 6 - Fly to Xi'an

    Day 7 - See the 8,000 strong Terracotta Army

    Day 8 - Xi'an at leisure

  4. Day 9 - Welcome to Tibet & Summer Palace

    Day 10 - Potala Palace, Pilgrims & Jokhang Temple

    Day 11 - Sacred Lake & Monks Debate

  5. Day 12 - Fly to Chengdu & time at leisure

    Day 13 - Baby & Giant Pandas up close

  6. Day 14 - Come face-to-face with the 71m Giant Buddha

  7. Day 15 - Spectacular caves & drive to Rice Terraces

    Day 16 - Magnificent views of Longji Rice Terraces

  8. Day 17 - Cruise past the karst peaks along the Li River

    Day 18 - Hike or cycle through the wonderful landscapes

  9. Day 19 - Ride the Bullet train to Hong Kong

    Day 20 - Special 'local life' Hong Kong tour

    Day 21 - Tranquil islands or Portuguese heritage

    Day 22 - Time at leisure & return flight to UK

The Yak Tour - Holidays to China

China

Yak Tour

15 Nights from £5,284 €5,440 $5,869

Venture into Tibet by train to admire historic monasteries and visit Mount Everest Base Camp. Along the way discover how this holy land is adapting to life…

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The Yak Tour
Tours in China

15 Nights from £5,284 €5,440 $5,869

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Itinerary Summary

  1. Day 1 - Fly to Beijing

    Day 2 - Welcome to Beijing

    Day 3 - Special tour - Beijing's past & present

    Day 4 - At leisure or optional tours

  2. Day 5 - Hike the Great Wall of China

  3. Day 6 - Summer Palace, Art District & Fly to Xining

    Day 7 - Overnight scenic train to Lhasa

  4. Day 8 - Transfer to Tibet & Summer Palace tour

    Day 9 - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Sera Monastery

  5. Day 10 - Sacred lake & Gyantse's Dzong architecture

    Day 11 - Tashilhunpo Monastery & Everest Base Camp

  6. Day 12 - Everest Base Camp & Sakya Monastery

  7. Day 13 - Fly to Chengdu & time at leisure

    Day 14 - Baby & Giant Pandas up close

  8. Day 15 - Come face-to-face with the 71m Giant Buddha

  9. Day 16 - Return to Beijing

    Day 17 - Return flight to UK

The Naxi Tour - Holidays to China

China

Naxi Tour

14 Nights from £5,605 €5,826 $6,286

Journey through the Yunnan province, admire stunning landscapes and enjoy privileged cultural experiences as you go behind the scenes on the old Tea Horse …

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The Naxi Tour
Tours in China

14 Nights from £5,605 €5,826 $6,286

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Itinerary Summary

  1. Day 1 - Fly to Beijing

    Day 2 - Welcome to Beijing

    Day 3 - Special tour - Beijing's past & present

    Day 4 - At leisure or optional tours

  2. Day 5 - Hike the Great Wall of China

  3. Day 6 - Transfer to Kunming

    Day 7 - Stone Forest & Kunming

  4. Day 8 - Napahai Wetlands & Benzilan arrival

    Day 9 - Dongzhulin Monastery & Shuibianhe Valley

    Day 10 - Balagezong Canyon & Nixi Pottery Masterclass

  5. Day 11 - Tea Horse Road to Lijiang ancient town

    Day 12 - Lijiang, Jade Dragon Mountain & Baisha

  6. Day 13 - Shaxi, Shibaoshan Grottoes & Dali

    Day 14 - Zizhou Village & Erhai Lake

  7. Day 15 - Return to Beijing

    Day 16 - Return flight to UK

The Ming Tour - Holidays to China

China

Ming Tour

13 Nights from £4,013 €3,915 $4,216

Explore eastern China by Bullet Train, with no internal flights. Visit historic Beijing and modern Shanghai and enjoy classic gardens, ancient canals and s…

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The Ming Tour
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13 Nights from £4,013 €3,915 $4,216

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Itinerary Summary

  1. Day 1 - Fly to Shanghai

    Day 2 - Welcome to Shanghai

    Day 3 - Highlights of Shanghai

    Day 4 - At leisure in Shanghai

  2. Day 5 - Suzhou's Classical Gardens

  3. Day 6 - Bullet Train to Hangzhou

    Day 7-8 - Hangzhou & West Lake

  4. Day 9 - Transfer to Huangshan City

    Day 10 - Spectacular mountain landscapes

  5. Day 11 - Bullet Train to Beijing

    Day 12 - Special tour - Beijing's past & present

    Day 13 - At leisure or optional tours

  6. Day 14 - Hike the Great Wall of China

    Day 15 - Return flight to the UK

The Yangtze Tour - Holidays to China

China

Yangtze Tour

12 Nights from £3,996 €3,895 $4,194

Cruise down the Yangtze River in style and see China's most iconic sights: the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army and Shanghai's skyline.…

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The Yangtze Tour
Tours in China

12 Nights from £3,996 €3,895 $4,194

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Itinerary Summary

  1. Day 1 - Fly to Beijing

    Day 2 - Welcome to Beijing

    Day 3 - Special tour - Beijing's past & present

    Day 4 - At leisure or optional tours

  2. Day 5 - Hike the Great Wall of China

  3. Day 6 - Fly to Xi'an

    Day 7 - See the 8,000 strong Terracotta Army

  4. Day 8 - Fly to Chongqing & board cruise ship

    Day 9 - Shore Excursion to Shibao Pagoda

    Day 10 - Dramatic Three Gorges scenery

    Day 11 - Three Gorges Dam & fly to Shanghai

  5. Day 12 - Skyscrapers, local life & European heritage

    Day 13 - At leisure or optional tours

    Day 14 - Return flight to the UK

The Peking Tour - Holidays to China

China

Peking Tour

7 Nights from £2,047 €1,556 $1,661

Explore Imperial Palace, hike the Great Wall of China and enjoy Hong Kong's exotic beaches and local markets on this in-depth two city break.

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The Peking Tour
Tours in China

7 Nights from £2,047 €1,556 $1,661

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Itinerary Summary

  1. Day 1 - Fly to Beijing

    Day 2 - Welcome to Beijing

    Day 3 - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & hutong tour

    Day 4 - Temple of Heaven

  2. Day 5 - Hike the Great Wall of China

  3. Day 6 - Welcome to Hong Kong

    Day 7 - Special 'local life' Hong Kong tour

    Day 8 - Time at leisure or additional tour

    Day 9-10 - Time at leisure & return flight to UK

The China Family Tour - Holidays to China

China

China Family Tour

13 Nights from £3,870 €3,744 $4,031

Our specially designed family tour to China's most iconic sights. Visit Beijing's Forbidden City, the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army, then get up close…

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The China Family Tour
Tours in China

13 Nights from £3,870 €3,744 $4,031

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Itinerary Summary

  1. Day 1 - Fly to Beijing

    Day 2 - Welcome to Beijing

    Day 3 - Special tour - Beijing's past & present

    Day 4 - At leisure or optional tours

  2. Day 5 - Hike the Great Wall of China

  3. Day 6 - Bullet Train to Xi'an

    Day 7 - See the 8,000 strong Terracotta Army

    Day 8 - Cycle the city walls & visit traditional home

  4. Day 9 - Bullet Train to Chengdu & time at leisure

    Day 10 - Baby & Giant Pandas up close

  5. Day 11 - Come face-to-face with the 71m Giant Buddha

  6. Day 12 - Welcome to Hong Kong

    Day 13 - Special 'local life' Hong Kong tour

    Day 14 - Tranquil islands or Portuguese heritage

    Day 15 - Time at leisure & return flight to UK

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Beijing & Great Wall - China Holidays

Hall of Supreme Harmony, Forbidden City, from southeast
by Daniel Case - CC

Beijing & Great Wall

Beijing is the cultural and historic heart of China, a mix of Imperial, Communist and modern day influences.

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Xian & Terracotta Army - China Holidays

Terracotta Army
by Colin Capelle - CC

Xian & Terracotta Army

The former Silk Road city of Xi'an is close to the Terracotta Army and home to a vibrant Muslim Quarter.

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Dunhuang & Mogao Caves - China Holidays

Crescent Moon Lake
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Dunhuang & Mogao Caves

Discover the singing sand dunes and ancient Buddhist art in this historic Silk Road and pilgrimage destination.

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Longmen Caves & Shaolin - China Holidays

Longmen Grottoes
by Stefanos Zachariadis - CC

Longmen Caves & Shaolin

Two of Chinese Buddhism's most iconic and culturally significant sights can be combined on a short stay in Henan province…

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Pingyao - China Holidays

Pingyao

A quintessential Chinese walled city, whose streets are lined with authentic Qing and Ming era architecure.

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Xining to Lhasa Train - China Holidays

Xining to Lhasa Train

Journey past spectacular Tibetan scenery on the 22 hour train ride onto the high plateau.

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Lhasa - China Holidays

Potala Palace
by Will De Freitas - CC

Lhasa

Lhasa is the cultural, religious and historical centre of Tibet, one of the world's most fascinating regions.

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Shigatse & Tibet - China Holidays

Yamdrok Lake, Tibet 2
by Esther Lee - CC

Shigatse & Tibet

Tibet's mountain landscape is dotted with turquoise lakes, remote communities and magnificent monasteries.

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Everest Base Camp - China Holidays

Everest Base Camp

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience to visit the remote base camp of the world's highest and most fabled peak.

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Shanghai - China Holidays

Shanghai
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Shanghai

Shanghai is China's economic powerhouse, but there are also historic districts and traces of European grandeur.

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Suzhou - China Holidays

Master of the Net's garden in Suzhou
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Suzhou

Historic Suzhou is a picturesque city of beautiful gardens, traditional Chinese pagodas and narrow canals spanned by ston…

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Hangzhou & West Lake - China Holidays

Hangzhou West Lake 7575
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Hangzhou & West Lake

One of China's most beautiful cities enjoys an enviable location on West Lake and at the end of the famous Grand Canal.

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Huangshan - China Holidays

Huangshan, China
by Chi King - CC

Huangshan

Hike between panoramic viewpoints of some of China's most spectacular mountain scenery.

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Hong Kong - China Holidays

Hong Kong

Hong Kong's views are legendary, but you'll find traditional life, tranquil islands and beautiful temples.

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Guilin & Yangshuo - China Holidays

Li River at Dusk in Guilin, China
by Edwin Poon - CC

Guilin & Yangshuo

The magnificent karst scenery around Guilin can be explored on the river, on foot or on bikes.

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Longji Rice Terraces - China Holidays

Longsheng Rice Terrace
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Longji Rice Terraces

A short drive from Guilin are some of the country's most beautiful landscapes and small minority villages.

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Yangtze River Cruises - China Holidays

Qutang Gorge on Changjiang
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Yangtze River Cruises

Pass through the jaw-dropping Three Gorges in style, gaining insights into history and life along the river.

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Chengdu & Pandas - China Holidays

panda trio sichuan china 2011
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Chengdu & Pandas

Chengdu boasts large public parks and atmospheric tea houses, full of local life, but it's the pandas that attract most v…

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Leshan & Mount Emei - China Holidays

Leshan & Mount Emei

The 71m Leshan Giant Buddha sits at the confluence of three major rivers, looking out towards sacred Mount Emei.

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Jiuzhai & Huanglong - China Holidays

Huanglong scenic area, China
by Eugene Kaspersky - CC

Jiuzhai & Huanglong

Combine the turquoise ponds of Huanglong with the picture-postcard views of Jiuzhai National Park.

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Lijiang - China Holidays

Lijiang, Yunnan
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Lijiang

Lijang is spectacularly located close to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which combines with the Black Dragon Pool Park an…

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Shangri-la - China Holidays

China Shangrila
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Shangri-la

Shangri-La exhibits all the traits of Tibetan culture - barley cultivation, yaks, lamas, monasteries, butter tea and pray…

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Dali & Erhai Lake - China Holidays

Dali's Three Pagodas
by Shi Zhao - CC

Dali & Erhai Lake

An ancient city with beautiful temples and traditional pagodas on the shores of the majestic Erhai Lake.

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Kunming & Stone Forest - China Holidays

Shilin Yunnan China Shilin-Stone-Forest
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Kunming & Stone Forest

A sea of towering powerful limestone pillars rise side-by-side amid lakes, ponds, forests, caves, underground rivers and …

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