Discover more about Beijing’s captivating history, culture and art at some of the city’s specialist museums.
Museums are a wonderful way to delve deeper into a subject, to gain a greater perspective on different aspects of Chinese life, culture or history and place what you see and learn into greater context. A half or full day tour can encompass visits to a small selection of museums, tailored to your own interests. Some of the most rewarding are:
National Museum of China
Capital Museum
National Art Museum
Poly Art Museum
Military Museum
Chinese Aviation Museum
Railway Museum
Film Museum
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Find inspiration from our selection of itinerary suggestions, a great starting point for your next trip
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
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Yangtze Tour
13 Nights from
£3,901
Beijing & Great Wall - Xi'an & Terracotta Army - Chengdu - Yangtze Cruise - Shanghai
Cruise on the Yangtze River, through the Three Gorges landscape in 5* style, experience China's Imperial age wonders and go beyond the skyscrapers to uncover the real Shanghai…
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Beijing & Great Wall - Xi'an & Terracotta Army - Chengdu - Yangtze Cruise - Shanghai
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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
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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
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…