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China Small Group Touring & Cruises

We offer a range of small group tours to China visiting some of the highlights of this amazing destination. From the 12 day taster – Essential China – to the much longer Yangtze Splendour that includes a 3 night luxury cruise and visit to Chengdu, the best place to see the iconic Giant Panda.  All small group tours include time in Beijing with the chance to visit the Great Wall of China, Forbidden City and Summer Palace, as well as Xian with the amazing collection of Terracotta Warriors. Tours run for much of the year from March through to November

"Discover the romance of China including the fantastic Forbidden City in Beijing, the 8,000 terracotta life size warriors in Xian and the unforgettable tour across the gorges of the Yangtze River. Explore Yunnan province on the border of Myanmar and Indo-China, home to the charming Dai peoples, or try the cuisine of Sichuan Province."

Call our Far East team on 0844 488 1123 or send us an enquiry

Yangtze Splendour

15 days from £2795

Yangtze Splendour

Beijing (3 nights), Great Wall, Xi’an (2 nights), Terracotta Warriors, Chongqing, Yangtze Gorges Cruise (3 nights), Yichang, Shanghai (2 nights) and Guilin (2 nights)

The mighty Yangtze cuts a spectacular swathe through some of China’s most breathtaking scenery, traversing a timeless landscape of deep gorges and towering mountains. After exploring the imperial treasures of Beijing and Xian fly to Chongqing, to begin a journey that takes in the extraordinary beauty of the Three Gorges Dam, as well as Shanghai and the karst landscapes along the Li River. There is also the option to extend your holiday and add 2 extra nights in vibrant Hong Kong.  Read more about Yangtze Splendour

Yangtze & Pandas

17 days from £2895

Yangtze & Pandas

Beijing (3 nights), Great Wall, Xi’an (2 nights), Chengdu (2 nights), Bifengxia Giant Panda Base at Ya’an, Chongqing, Yangtze Gorges Cruise (3 nights), Yichang, Shanghai (2 nights) and Guilin (2 nights)

The mighty Yangtze cuts a spectacular swathe through some of China’s most breathtaking scenery, traversing a timeless landscape of deep gorges and towering mountains. After exploring the imperial treasures of Beijing and Xian fly to Chongqing, to begin a journey that takes in giant pandas and ancient monasteries, cave sculptures and the extraordinary beauty of the Three Gorges. Continue to the Shanghai before exploring the karst landscapes along the Li River. There is also the option to extend your holiday and add 2 extra nights in vibrant Hong Kong.  Read more about Yangtze & Pandas

Essential China

12 days from £2245

Essential China

Shanghai (2 nights), Beijing and the Great Wall (3 nights), Xi’an and the Terracotta Warriors (2 nights), and Guilin (2 nights)

A chance to enjoy the finest elements of China, both past and present, this classic journey through one of Asia’s most fascinating countries takes you from the vibrant east coast city of Shanghai to the beautiful karst landscapes of Guilin. Travelling to Beijing aboard China’s very own ‘Bullet Train’, you will enjoy the historic sites of the Ming emperors and visit the matchless setting of the Great Wall, before flying on to Xi’an and the Terracotta Army of Emperor Chin. The climax of your journey then sees you flying on to Guilin, to bask in the picturesque landscapes of the Li River and enjoy the beauty of one of China’s most revered natural settings.  Read more about Essential China

Trans-Siberian Eastbound

16 days from £5499

Trans-Siberian Eastbound

Moscow (1 night), Tsars Gold Train (5 nights), Irkutsk (1 night), Tsars Gold Train (2 nights), Ulaan Baatar (1 night), Tsars Gold Train (2 nights), Beijing (3 nights)"

One of the world’s great train journeys, the Trans-Siberian Railway is still one of the classic adventures. Travelling from the Russian Capital, this epic journey crosses the Ural Mountains and the Mongolian steppes, taking in Lake Baikal and the Gobi Desert en route to the imperial treasures of Beijing.  Read more about Trans-Siberian Eastbound

Trans-Siberian Westbound

16 days from £5449

Trans-Siberian Westbound

Beijing (2 nights), Tsars Gold Train (2 nights), Ulaan Baatar (1 night), Tsars Gold Train (3 nights), Irkutsk (1 night), Tsars Gold Train (4 nights), Moscow (1night)

One of the world’s great train journeys, the Trans-Siberian Railway is still one of the classic adventures. Travelling from the Chinese capital, this epic journey crosses the Ural Mountains and the Mongolian steppes, taking in Lake Baikal and the Gobi Desert en route to the Russian capital of Moscow.  Read more about Trans-Siberian Westbound

 
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