China Holidays
From climbing the Great Wall to strolling along bustling Shanghai’s Bund River; China offers an experience like no other.
A land of captivating culture, historic landscapes and futuristic developments, China boasts the perfect mix of tradition and innovation; a true country of contrast. One minute, you’ll find yourself exploring the lush rice fields and traditional Chinese villages before venturing to the busy, cosmopolitan cities the next. Each day you spend in China will be different to the one before.
Travel around on the futuristic, high speed bullet trains; visit the thousands of Terracotta Warriors in Xian and challenge yourself to the Great Wall of China; just remember to wear comfy shoes. What’s more, China is deemed one of the best culinary centres on earth, where you’ll get to try everything from fresh street food to Michelin-starred dishes for a feast you won’t forget in a hurry.
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Here's a selection of popular itineraries to give you some ideas. But almost anything's possible so call us now and we'll create an amazing holiday just for you.
Discover China Tour
Guide Price £2,099 pp
This tour is the perfect introduction to China, covering the must-see sights in China's most interesting cities including the Great Wall of China at Badaling, near Beijing, Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors and the bright lights of The Bund in Shanghai. Start...
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Wonders of China Tour
Combine the historic sights of Beijing, and the former capital Xi'an, with the natural beauty of rural Guilin. Enjoy a cruise along the Li River to picturesque Yangshuo, and a leisurely stroll along The Bund in Shanghai. Selected departure dates...
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Discover China with Chengdu
Guide Price £2,499 pp
This exciting tour combines the must-see sights in China's most interesting cities with the adorable giant panda's of Chendgu, at one of the largest Giant Panda reserves in the world, Group departures available on select Mondays and Thursdays Private tour...
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Magnificent China Tour
Guide Price £3,599 pp
This extensive tour is an unforgettable journey, combining the historical and cultural sites with the modern and contemporary China. The tour begins in Beijing, and visits an array of cities, including a cruise along the mighty Yangzte River, before finishing...
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Many people claim China is a country of contrasts, and they’re right. This vast land of more than 1.3 billion people will transport you to a different era at every corner, from futuristic cities to archaeological wonders. Its capital city, Beijing, defies belief with it soaring skyscrapers and Bullet Train, which reaches speeds of up to 217mph.
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The Great Wall of China
When you lay eyes on this World Heritage Site, you’ll understand why it’s on our travel wish list. This 7th Century landmark stretches for 13,000 miles and offers breathtaking views across Manchurian remains and the Gobi desert.
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Chengdu Panda Centre
Chengdu has been dubbed China’s happiest city but as you’ll know, it’s also famed for its giant pandas. They’re rarely seen in the wild but you’ll feel your heart melt as you watch some of these 50 lovable bears across the breeding centre’s four reserves.
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Terracotta Army
Sculpted from clay in the second century BC, this army of 10,000 life-size warriors was created for the tomb of Emperor Shih Huang-Ti.
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The Forbidden City
Home to the emperors for over 500 years, this gargantuan UNESCO World Heritage site is a network of 980 buildings encircled by a moat over 50 metres wide.
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Mighty Rivers
Take it easy and experience China at a gentle pace, cruising past breathtaking natural surroundings.
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George
Destination Specialist
“My favourite experience in China was when we embarked on a rickshaw ride around the Beijing hutongs and finished with an evening meal with a local family – it was a real eye opener into the Chinese way of life.”
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Gina
Destination Specialist
“Shanghai by night truly is a spectacular sight, walking down the Bund with all the lights shining down the river was a sight I will never forget.”
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Steph
Destination Specialist
“When you visit the Great Wall of China make sure to take the left entrance to the wall for a truly amazing view with less crowds – It’s almost like you have the wall to yourself!”
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Flights to China take approximately 11 hours. Airlines including British Airways, Virgin, Air China, and China Eastern currently offer daily direct flights from London Heathrow to Beijing or Shanghai international airports. Alternatively, there are a range of indirect flights with Emirates, Qatar, KLM, and other international airlines.
China has one of the fastest rail networks in the world. Their high-speed trains are very comfortable and have a complex range of sleeper and seat options, ranging from 1st, 2nd and Business Class, to various Sightseeing, VIP and Superior Class carriages.
China spans five geographical time zones; however, the whole country follows one single time zone, known as Beijing Time (GMT+8).
