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on a budget in China
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China 8 day tour
Discover the Great Wall, Terracotta Army and Shanghai.
China on a shoestring small group holiday
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Beijing to Shanghai tour in China
Discover the delights of China's north
16 day China tour, Hong Kong loop
See some essentials of China in 16 days!
China backpacking tours
Travel China on a 16 or 25 day backpacking tour
Beijing to St Petersburg overland winter tour, 18-35
A frosty foray into the winter wonderland of Russia!
China tour on a shoestring
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Trans Mongolian 21 day tour, 18-35
Explore further & dive deeper on an adventure of a lifetime.
18 day tour of China, Shanghai loop
See the essentials of China in 18 days!
Hong Kong to Beijing tour
From countryside to the capital city of China!
Trans Siberian rail tour for 18-35
Want to hit the highlights without breaking the bank?
St Petersburg to Beijing winter tour, 18-35
An epic winter adventure that's not for the faint hearted!
Highlights of China tour, 25 days
See the essentials of China in 25 days!
Panda volunteering holiday in China
Hang out with the awesome Pandas then travel!
18-25 Trans Mongolian tour, 21 days
An epic 3 weeks on the ultimate Trans Mongolian journey.
Beijing to Shanghai 9 day tour
Beijing and Shanghai essentials in 9 days!
Small group tour in China
The Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Terracotta Warriors
Overnight trains
Our top China budget Holiday
China 8 day tour
Discover the Great Wall, Terracotta Army and Shanghai.
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
River boats
Nothing says sleep deprivation like a porcelain pillow. During the Ming dynasty, 12th-century China, ceramic bedding was all the range for keeping the bed cool and eyes healthy – according to contemporary lifestyle guide writer Gao Lian, at least. The belief, in China, that a firm bed is better for your back prevails today. It’s a cultural preference that might take a little getting used to during your tour. Although, after a noisy night on the train, you can enjoy the higher standards of the sleeping arrangements on the Yangtze river boats.“We wouldn’t call it simple accommodation,” says Glyn. “This is quite a budget tour, but the river boat is actually quite posh.” Each passenger has their own cabin, there’s a restaurant and a bar and, on your individual balcony, you can sit back, relax and watch the river pass you by. Cruising down the Yangtze, you’ll have the chance to stop, stretch your legs and explore but, in the midst of an otherwise busy tour, you’re offered a few days of total relaxation. “It’s not like the train,” says Glyn, “you’re going to get a really good night’s sleep on the boat. It’s lovely scenery all over in that part of China and it breaks the trip up nicely.”