Family holiday to China
| country: | China |
| location: | Sichuan, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| price: | From £1049 (14 days) excluding flights. Local payment of US $440. We can arrange flights from the UK. Children welcome over the age of 6. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
introduction to Family holiday to China
Bring history alive with this fun-packed adventure for the whole family.
Visit the historical sites that define China’s imperial past AND try out some of its more exotic rides - camels, sheepskin-rafts… even sand-toboggans.
In Chengdu you will get to see the cute but endangered pandas, and in Yangshuo you will cycle through magnificent countryside.
Visit the historical sites that define China’s imperial past AND try out some of its more exotic rides - camels, sheepskin-rafts… even sand-toboggans.
In Chengdu you will get to see the cute but endangered pandas, and in Yangshuo you will cycle through magnificent countryside.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Beijing. Arrival day. |
| Day 2: | Beijing. A full day excursion to the Great Wall with the chance to take a hike along one of the most beautiful sections. |
| Day 3: | Beijing. Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Free afternoon to explore Beijing's other sights - perhaps take a boat out on the lake at the Summer Palace. In the evening there is the option to watch the incredible Beijing acrobats. |
| Day 4: | Zhongwei. Fly to Yinchuan and continue to Zhongwei. Free time to explore. |
| Day 5: | Shapatou - camel safari. A day of activities - we have the chance to raft down the Yellow River on inflatable sheep skins and to go sand-tobogganing. In the afternoon we ride out into the desert on camels for an overnight camp. |
| Day 6: | Shapatou - Xi'an. See the sunrise in the desert and take a morning ride on our camels. We freshen up back in Zhongwei and then catch an overnight train to |
| Day 7: | Xi'an. A free day to explore this wonderful ancient city. Visit the Muslim quarter or take a bike ride on top of the city walls. |
| Day 8: | Xi'an - Chengdu. Excursion to the Terracotta Warriors and the First Emperor's tomb. After a picnic lunch we take a flight to Chengdu. |
| Day 9: | Chengdu. Excursion to the Panda Sanctuary, where we see these delightful animals, as well as their less well known cousin, the red panda. Free afternoon to explore the many parks for which Chengdu is famous, or perhaps sample the delicious local food. |
| Day 10: | Yangshuo. A flight to Guilin before continuing to the enchanting small town of Yangshuo, in the heart of one of the most beautiful areas of China. We have laid on a fun session of activities - cooking, tai-chi and painting / calligraphy - you might even learn how to write your name in Chinese characters! For those who want to be energetic, there are plenty of other opportunities including climbing, caving and bike riding. |
| Day 11: | Yangshuo. A bike ride through this amazing landscape, and an opportunity for a swim to cool off. |
| Day 12: | Yangshuo - Shenzhen. A free day to do as you please or hunt for souvenirs in the excellent markets. In the evening we board an overnight luxury sleeper bus to Shenzhen. |
| Day 13: | Hong Kong. Take the MTR train to Kowloon. The rest of the day is free to explore this bustling metropolis. |
| Day 14: | Hong Kong. Tour ends after breakfast. |
traveller reviews for Family holiday to China
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small group family holiday
This is a 'small group family adventure' - typically you will join several other families and travel in a group of approx. 16 people. The trips are great value and a great way for you and your children to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of time to yourselves. Most adventure kids tend to be aged between 7 and 15, but some are younger (minimum age 6) and some older (perhaps travelling as part of a larger family group). Please check with the operator to confirm the minimum age for this trip.highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
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Who better to lead the way in responsible travel than children? Curious without being intrusive, children bring new ideas, far fewer demands and no preconceptions to off the beaten track destinations. This trip immerses families in China's completely unique culture with a blend of famous sites and off the beaten track experiences. China offers many communication challenges but children can often break down these barriers for the whole family.
We employ many local guides and representatives and always encourage families to eat in local (tried and tested) restaurants. In Chengdu we visit the panda research centre where entrance fees are ploughed back into the preservation of these endangered animals. The trip includes a few days in Shapatou, an area in the north of China not often visited by tourists. We hire traditional sheepskin rafts from local people and also have a locally arranged overnight camel safari into the desert. In Yangshuo most travellers opt to explore by bicycles which are rented directly from small local businesses. During the tour we also visit numerous UNESCO sights where our entrance fees contribute towards ongoing maintenance and conservation. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |
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