Beijing is the natural starting point for first-time visitors to the People's Republic. It is here that you can explore centuries of extraordinary history and observe modern life in a thriving 21st century China. In the sprawling 15th century Forbidden City, on the sacred steps of the Temple of Heaven and in the landscaped gardens of the Summer Palace, you can relive the might and power of the Dynastic years, when all-powerful emperors ruled over China.
In the vast Tiananmen Square, the uncompromising communism of the Chairman Mao era is embodied in the brutal Soviet style buildings which line this immense public space. Venture into the ancient hutong alleyways to find pockets of life largely untouched by the explosive capitalism of recent years. The younger generation might be moving to the outskirts, but these streets are still home to Mao-era Beijingers, who rise early to take communal exercises in the park, gather weekly to sing their red songs.
But Beijing is not all about the past; micro-breweries, contemporary hotels and the flourishing 798 Art District lend the city a young, creative and dynamic edge. Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism thrive and coexist harmoniously, celebrated and worshipped in magnificent temples.
Beijing is also a great place from which to access the mythical Great Wall of China, both reconstructed and easily-accessed areas around an hour from the city, to more wilder and atmospheric sections slightly further afield.
Emperor Tour
17 Nights from £3,615 €3,438 $3,699
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, storybook landscapes and p…
Dynasty Tour
14 Nights from £3,388 €3,165 $3,404
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 its exotic islands.…
Mandarin Tour
20 Nights from £4,760 €4,812 $5,188
Enjoy a grand cross-country tour of China, visiting its most iconic sights, seeing pandas up close, journeying through spellbinding scenery and exploring its fascinating citie…
Yak Tour
14 Nights from £3,891 €3,769 $4,058
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 in modern China.
Shangri-la Tour
14 Nights from £4,196 €4,135 $4,454
Journey through the Yunnan province, admire stunning landscapes and enjoy privileged cultural experiences as you go behind the scenes on the old Tea Horse Road.
Ming Tour
13 Nights from £3,047 €2,756 $2,961
Explore eastern China by Bullet Train, with no internal flights. Visit historic Beijing and modern Shanghai and enjoy classic gardens, ancient canals and spectacular mountain…
Yangtze Tour
13 Nights from £3,562 €3,374 $3,630
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.
Peking Tour
7 Nights from £2,085 €1,602 $1,710
Explore Imperial palaces, hike the Great Wall of China and enjoy Hong Kong's exotic beaches and local markets on this short break.
Warriors Family Tour
13 Nights from £2,790 €2,448 $2,627
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 to pandas and explo…
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