Tailor-Made Holidays to China | Custom Experiences by Veloso Tours

One of the oldest civilisations in the world where you witness China's unique cultural evolution through the centuries, with magnificent landscapes, famous monuments and modern facilities. Experience everyday life in the streets, shops and parks where people play games, socialise, exercise, sing, dance and Tai-Chi, early in the morning, for good health.

For many years we have explored an exotic land, based on ancient Confucian values and ruled over for centuries by powerful imperial Dynasties. We have found a country enriched by remote Buddhist monasteries and gleaming temples, and where the evocative names of its most iconic places stir the wanderlust and tell epic stories. In the fertile rice terraces, Himalayan peaks and dramatic river gorges we went further, exploring the communities which have made their homes here for centuries.

Our ethos is to tell the stories about China's Imperial wonders, exotic cities and stunning landscapes, with intimate cultural encounters that have enriched our own travels. We take you away from the crowds on the Great Wall, introduce you to Hong Kong and Shanghai beyond the postcard views and delve into Chengdu's local life.

If you have an inquisitive nature and a lust for not just seeing, but for a better understanding this complex country, then our tours and our local guides will probably be for you. Our Escorted China holidays are based on our first-hand experiences and can be tweaked to suit your personal interests and aims.

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China

Emperor Tour

17 Nights from £3,891

Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Longji Rice Terraces - Guilin & Yangshuo - Shanghai

Be inspired by stories of epic Imperial wonders and Shanghai's forest of towers on a tour full of cultural insights and magnificent landscapes

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Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Longji Rice Terraces - Guilin & Yangshuo - Shanghai

China

Dynasty Tour

14 Nights from £3,698

Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Guilin - Hong Kong

Delve into China's Imperial past and hike the Great Wall away from the crowds. Discover Hong Kong beyond the skyscrapers and stand in awe at the iconic Terracotta Army

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Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Guilin - Hong Kong

China

Yangtze Tour

15 Nights from £4,763

Beijing & Great Wall - Xi'an & Terracotta Army - Chengdu - Yangtze Cruise - Zhangjiajie National Forest Park - Shanghai

Cruise the Yangtze River through the Three Gorges landscape, experience China's ancient wonders, observe giant pandas in Chengdu, expereince spectacular Zhangjiajie National F…

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Beijing & Great Wall - Xi'an & Terracotta Army - Chengdu - Yangtze Cruise - Zhangjiajie National Forest Park - Shanghai

China

Mandarin Tour

20 Nights from £5,151

Beijing - Xi'an - Lhasa - Chengdu - Longji Rice Terraces - Guilin & Yangshuo - Hong Kong

Palaces of the Dalai Lama and Chinese emperors, baby pandas, the Terracotta Army and Hong Kong beyond the skyscrapers

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Beijing - Xi'an - Lhasa - Chengdu - Longji Rice Terraces - Guilin & Yangshuo - Hong Kong

China

Yak Tour

15 Nights from £4,244

Beijing - Xining - Overnight train - Lhasa - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Shigatse - Chengdu

Buddhist monk debates, prayer flags fluttering below Himalayan peaks and the Dalai Lama's palaces on the Roof of the World

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Beijing - Xining - Overnight train - Lhasa - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Shigatse - Chengdu

China

Shangri-la Tour

14 Nights from £4,562

Beijing & Great Wall - Kunming Stone Forest - Shangri'la - Tea Horse Road - Lijiang - Dali & Erhai Lake - Beijing

Enjoy Yunnan's stunning landscapes and cultural experiences as you go behind the scenes on the old Tea Horse Road

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Beijing & Great Wall - Kunming Stone Forest - Shangri'la - Tea Horse Road - Lijiang - Dali & Erhai Lake - Beijing

China

Ming Tour

14 Nights from £3,363

Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou - Huangshan - Beijing

China by Bullet Train, with no internal flights. Enjoy Imperial wonders, classic gardens, ancient canals and spectacular mountains

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Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou - Huangshan - Beijing

China

Beijing Tour

7 Nights from £2,176

Beijing - Great Wall - Hong Kong

Explore Imperial palaces, hike the Great Wall of China and enjoy Hong Kong's exotic beaches and local markets. Great cities of the world are a must for vibrant city life, anci…

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Beijing - Great Wall - Hong Kong

China

Panda Family Tour

14 Nights from £5,244

Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Shangri-La - Lijiang - Hong Kong

Your children will love China, visiting the ancient history of Beijing, Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors, the pandas at Chengdu, ethnic minorities and Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan…

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Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Shangri-La - Lijiang - Hong Kong

Specialist Advice & Ideas

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Create Your Perfect Tour

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The Best Local Guides

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Travel with Confidence

Our local guides are your hosts providing support, information and so you visit the main sites and experience life like a local.

Top Attractions in China

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Tailor Made Tours & Holidays

Our tailor made China holidays combine our in-depth ethos and the expertise of our guides with your personal interests and preferences.

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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.