We Love —
- Embark on an in-depth and diverse tour of China, visiting iconic cities and sights, as well as lesser-known rural landscapes.
- Travel from Beijing to Shanghai and fall head over heels for world-renowned sites including the Great Wall of China and the Temple of Heaven.
- Our members will stay in 4* accommodation throughout their stay, and have the opportunity to extend their trip with a break in Southern China, featuring stops in Yangshuo, Guilin and Hong Kong!
Your Destinations —
Also known as the Middle Kingdom, China is the third largest nation in the world bordering 14 countries that include Russia, Mongolia, and Vietnam. Due to its size, this country boasts a diverse landscape ranging from snow-capped mountains to enchanting deserts. With a long history that dates back to around 1250BC, China is also full of fascinating artefacts, making it a thrilling destination with a little something for everyone.
Our Offers —
9 Nights
9-Night 'Jewels of China' Tour
13 Nights
9-Night 'Jewels of China' Tour + 4-Night Southern China Extension
Your Itineraries In Brief —
9 Nights
Day 1: UK - Beijing
Day 2: Beijing
Day 3: Beijing
Day 4: Beijing - Pingyao
Day 5: Pingyao - Xi'an
Day 6: Xi'an
Day 7: Xi'an
Day 8: Xi'an - Luoyang
Day 9: Luoyang - Shanghai
Day 10: Shanghai
Day 11: Shanghai - Departure
Day 12: Arrival in UK
13 Nights
Day 1: UK - Beijing
Day 2: Beijing
Day 3: Beijing
Day 4: Beijing - Pingyao
Day 5: Pingyao - Xi'an
Day 6: Xi'an
Day 7: Xi'an
Day 8: Xi'an - Luoyang
Day 9: Luoyang - Shanghai
Day 10: Shanghai
Day 11: Shanghai - Guilin - Yangshuo
Day 12: Yangshuo
Day 13: Yangshuo - Guilin - Hong Kong
Day 14: Hong Kong
Day 15: Hong Kong - Departure
Day 16: Arrival in UK
Your Itineraries —
During their tour, our members will follow one of the two itineraries detailed below.
9-Night Itinerary
Use this day to travel from the UK to Beijing.
Day 2: Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing, meet your guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the city. You may also opt to add an excursion to the Temple of Heaven. Overnight stay at Qianmen Jianguo Hotel 4*.
Day 3: Beijing (Breakfast Included)
After breakfast at your hotel, head out for an excursion to the Badaling of the Great Wall of China - the most famous section of this sight. The Great Wall is one of the most spectacular structures ever built by humans and is the only one visible from space at 6700 km long and it was constructed to protect the Middle Kingdom from invasions. After lunch at your own leisure, visit a cloisonne workshop to better understand how to create this amazing artwork. You will then head back to the city for a glimpse at the Bird Nest and Water Cube, which are both the Olympic sites. This evening, you may add a night show option to the famous Liyuan Theatre for the Peking Opera which is just inside your hotel, so you can enjoy the show without transfers or a guide service. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Have breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, you will enjoy an important visit to the Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City, was the imperial residence for over 400 years. Home to 24 different emperors, this remarkable landmark will take at least half a day to explore. Notable sights within the Forbidden City include the halls of Supreme Harmony, Perfect Harmony and Preserved Harmony, the room of the cultivated spirit, the concubine halls, and a collection of treasures. After lunch at your own leisure, transfer to the train station and take a high-speed train to Pingyao (4h). Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Dejuyuan Guesthouse, located in the ancient town, transformed by old houses.
Day 5: Pingyao - Xi'an (Breakfast Included - transfer via rapid train - 3 hours)
Enoy breakfast at your hotel. The Ancient City of Pingyao (UNESCO), a well-preserved ancient Chinese city of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, is an must-see attraction for you. You will admire the Ancient City Wall built with bricks and stones. Approach to Rishengchang Bank - the first bank of China, and get impressed by the Old Government Buildings. The courtyard houses, narrow streets and small shops in the city provide a complete picture of China’s cultural and social lifestyle during that period of time. In the late afternoon, head to the train station and take your high-speed train to Xi'an (3h). Upon arrival in Xi'an, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay at the Aurum International Hotel 4*.
After breakfast, your first trip will be to Lintong to visit the Terracotta Army: Pits 1, 2, 3 and 2 bronze chariots. Discovered in 1974 this site is one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. These 6000 life-size terra cotta warriors, archers, infantrymen, horses, and bronze chariots, with their horse and chariots, were created over 2,000 years ago to accompany Emperor Qin Shihuang into the afterlife. You will then head back to the city and visit a jade factory, followed by a stop at the Shaanxi Province Historical Museum. On this night, you'll have the chance to add a Tang Dynasty night show. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 7: Xi'an (Breakfast Included)
Following breakfast at your hotel, enjoy this day at your own leisure to explore the city and take on our optional excursion to Huashan. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Today you will receive a transfer to Xi’an train station and take an express train to Luoyang. Upon arrival in Luoyang, you will be greeted by your guide who will take you to visit the Longmen Caves. At a length of 1,000 metres from north to south, the Longmen Caves were constructed in the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534), situated between Mount Xiang and Mount Longmen and face Yi River. In the afternoon you transfer to Dengfeng to visit the Shaolin Temple. During the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-581 AD), Emperor Xiao Wen built the Shaolin Monastery in honour of the Tuo Ba Indian monk. The monk Ta Mo (Bodhidharma) began teaching Chan Buddhism for the first time in around 527 AD (also known as Zen Buddhism). According to the legend, Ta Mo began by teaching physical education which later resulted in a form of martial arts. After exploring the temple and its grounds, you will take part in a fun Kung-fu demonstration, before returning back to Luoyang. Overnight at Peony Friendship Hotel 4*.
Day 9: Luoyang - Shanghai (Breakfast Included - transfer via rapid train - 5.5 hours)
After breakfast at your hotel, take your transfer to the train station and journey by high-speed train to Shanghai (5.5h). Upon arrival, meet your guide who will take you t directly to visit Yu Gardens - once a private garden of the Pan family in the Ming Dynasty. The Yu Garden was the largest and most prestigious of its era, in Shanghai, after it was completed. The garden is unique in its design and perfectly blends decorative halls, elaborate pavilions, glittering pools, zigzag bridges, pagodas, archways, and impressive rockeries. You then have the chance to stroll in the old town. Overnight at your hotel SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Hongkou 4*.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today will be spent at your own leisure. We suggest you to start your day from the Fuxing park, located in the French Quarter to spend some time as a local. Then stroll through the romantic streets, have a drink in a coffee bar and then continue your stroll to the Tianzifang street,which is full of the interesting boutiques and local food. Then, head to the BUND to have a walk on this landmark avenue for a chance to gaze over the glittering skyscrapers and historical buildings in the centere of Shanghai. You can then take the ferry boat to the other side of the Huangpu river, to have a birds eye view of the city from one of the highest building of Shanghai! Overnight at your hotel.
Day 11: Departure from Shanghai (Breakfast Included)
Have a last breakfast in your hotel with some time at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
Day 12: Arrival back in the UK
Following a long flight, arrive safely back home in the UK.
13-Night Itinerary
Day 11: Shanghai - Guilin - Yangshuo (Breakfast Included)
After breakfast at your hotel, take a morning flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, you will meet your guide and visit the Elephant Trunk, the symbol of Guilin. You will then visit a tea plantation and have a tea tasting before moving onto Yangshuo. This evening you can opt in to be entertained by an Impression Sanjie Liu Lights Show. Overnight at the New West Street Hotel 4*.
Day 12: Yangshuo (Breakfast Included)
After breakfast at your hotel, spend the day at your own leisure with the option of participating in a full day tour of Yangshuo. Overnight at your hotel.
Following breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Guilin railway station and take a high-speed train to Hong Kong or via Guangzhou according to train availability. Upon arrival, you will meet your guide for a transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Penta Hotel Kowloon 4*.
Day 14: Hong Kong (Breakfast Included)
After breakfast at your hotel, spend the rest of the day at your own leisure or have the chance to take an optional half day tour of Hong Kong Island. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 15: Departure from Hong Kong (Breakfast Included)
Enjoy your last breakfast in your hotel, then have some time at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
Day 16: Arrival back in the UK
Following a long flight, arrive safely back home in the UK.
Your Tour Hotels —
Our members will stay at the following hotels in Double/Twin Rooms on a Bed and Breakfast Board Basis.
Your Hotels
Pingyao: Dejuyuan Guesthouse 4* or Similar
Xi’an: Aurum International Hotel 4* or Similar
Luoyang: Peony Friendship Hotel 4* or Similar
Shanghai: SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Hongkou 4* or Similar
Yangshuo (only with extension): New West Street Hotel 4* or Similar
Hong Kong (only with extension): Penta Hotel Kowloon 4* or Similar
All Hotels Sleep up to
Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed. If any of these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found.
Your Optional Excursions —
Our members can choose to add the following excursions at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee - subject to availability.
Half Day Tour of the Temple of Heaven (On Day 2)
Peking Opera Show (On Day 3)
Tang Dynasty Show with Banquet (On Day 6)
Full Day Trip to Huashan Mountain (On Day 7)
Acrobatic Show (On Day 10)
Impression Sanjie Liu Lights Show (On Day 11)
Full Day Yangshuo Tour (On Day 12)
Half Day Hong Kong Island Tour (On Day 14)
Your Journey —
Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Return transfers are included in this offer as per itinerary. These transfers include airport transfers, rapid trains from Beijing - Pingyao, Xi'an - Luoyang, and Shangai - Guilin/Hong Kong in 2nd class and a domestic flight from Shanghai - Guilin in Economy Class with taxes and fuel surcharge included.
For inbound transfer arrangements please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.