Cultural holidays in China
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China highlights tour, tailor made
Walk along the Great Wall and relax in the stunning LiRiver
From US $2,319 to US $2,719 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Shanghai to Hong Kong tour, discover China
Cities, wildlife, ancient history and rolling rice paddies.
From £2,138 18 days ex flights
Tailor made:
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.
China holiday and Yangtze river cruise
A comprehensive China itinerary covering its length and breadth
From £2,799 to £3,199 20 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
2019: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 24 May, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct
2019: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 24 May, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct
South East China holiday, culture & nature
Discover ethnic minorities and natural wonders of China
From €1,950 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 10 Mar, 10 May, 10 Jun, 10 Jul, 10 Aug, 10 Nov
Silk Road adventure holiday
Follow in the footsteps of the Silk Road
From £2,485 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 11 May, 14 Sep
Silk Road holidays, Central Asia
Journey along the Old Silk Road
From £3,795 23 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Jul, 1 Sep
China tailor made tour
A combination of metropolis and ancient gardens
From US $1,099 to US $3,349 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China holiday, Beijing to Hong Kong
China will astonish you with its diversity and uniqueness.
From £2,060 to £2,140 23 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 8 Nov
2018: 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 1 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov
2018: 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 1 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 08 Nov
China tailor made tour, Guangxi and Hunan
Discover the mystical landscapes of Guangxi and Hunan
From £1,985 9 days ex flights
Tailor made
Tailor made holiday in China
China's iconic historical sights
From £2,800 to £3,500 14 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
The Essence of China vacation
Explore cultural & religious heritage
From £2,325 to £2,510 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 28 Oct
2018: 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
2018: 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 28 Oct
China culture & hiking holiday
A wonderful experience of real China
From US $2,830 to US $3,600 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Yunnan tailor made holiday, China
Distinctive ethnic culture and magnificent Tiger Leaping Gorge
From US $1,199 to US $1,499 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China tailor made holiday, from Beijing to Shanghai
Highlights of China private tour from Beijing
From US $789 to US $1,929 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China Express adventure holiday
A fast-paced tour of China’s highlights
From £720 to £1,029 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 7 Apr, 15 Apr, 21 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 19 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 7 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 3 Oct, 14 Oct, 17 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 1 Dec
2019: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May ...
2018: 6 Jan, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 7 Apr, 15 Apr, 21 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 19 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 7 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 3 Oct, 14 Oct, 17 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 1 Dec
2019: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May ...
Essential China holiday
Encounter the essence of China
From £1,600 to £2,239 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 3 Dec
2018: 25 Feb, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 27 May, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 19 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 16 Dec
2019: 6 Jan, 24 Feb, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug ...
2018: 25 Feb, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 27 May, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 19 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 16 Dec
2019: 6 Jan, 24 Feb, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug ...
China 9 day tour
Discover the Great Wall, Terracotta Army and Shanghai.
From £1,118 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
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
Family holiday to China
A grand journey through China
From £3,009 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr
China holiday, discover imperial China
Exploring Eastern China
From £2,249 to £2,679 12 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 12 May, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct
2019: 30 Mar, 20 Apr, 11 May, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep
2019: 30 Mar, 20 Apr, 11 May, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep
Bejing to Lhasa tour, by train
Beijing to Lhasa on the famous sky train
From £1,296 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Exciting family holiday in China
An exciting family holiday taking in the highlights of China
From £1,650 to £2,000 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China and Japan holiday, Beijing to Tokyo
Incredible journey showcasing the best of two ancient cultures
From £3,199 to £3,459 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 18 Nov
2019: 11 Jan, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 17 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug ...
2019: 11 Jan, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 17 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug ...
Tibetan culture tour in Sichuan, China
Explore Tibetan culture & beautiful sceneries in Sichuan
From £430 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
The Silk Route, Beijing to Tashkent
Travel from China to Central Asia on this historic journey
From £4,290 27 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 5 May, 11 Aug, 1 Sep
Cycling tour of China
Actively discover China's cultural and geographic highlights
From US $2,895 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 17 Aug
Chinese Kung Fu exploration trip
Chinese Kungfu-Shaolin Temple in Henan and Mount Wudang
From US $2,597 to US $4,264 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China family holiday in Sichuan
Chengdu, Leshan Giant Buddha, Mt. Emei, Anren Ancient Town
From US $1,152 to US $1,371 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Yunnan tours, culture & walking in China
community owned ecotourism in Yunnan Province
From US $2,720 to US $2,990 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Yunnan walking & culture tour in China
Dali, Wei Shan, Nuodeng, Shibao Shan, Zhongdian, Lijiang
From US $1,600 to US $2,286 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Yellow Mt walking tour, China
Hike in the beautiful Yellow Mountains in China
From US $1,318 to US $3,082 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
US $2,319
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
Sanxingdui museum with 3-4000 year old bronze masks and the pandas
Tips?
Wear flat shoes there was a lot of walking
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental Impacts or supported conservation?
local restaurants used but little else.
Overall rating?
It was great, I loved China and would go again to see more of the countryside and more museums. (more)Janet Chambers
From
£2,138
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We had many memorable experiences on our trip to China. Every day produced a new experience, each different and often additional things that we had not anticipated. Clearly The Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Panda's, Forbidden Palace were all amazing, but for me the peace and quiet of drifting down the river on a bamboo raft at Guilon was just perfect after the frantic travelling around China.
Tips?
Make sure that you have a suitcase with wheels,there is a lot... (more)Nigel Davies
From
£2,799
including UK flights
From
£1,296
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing how the Tibetan people live, their friendliness and warm smiles. The way that welcomed us into their everyday worship in the monasteries. Just the simple things really.
Tips?
Don't have any expectations on anything. Let it happen. But on a practical level, always have loo roll handy and antibacterial stuff for toilets.
Local benefits?
Yes. Local hotels, local eating, Tibetan guide and making sure that we shopped in Tibetan stores. We used transport... (more)Sue Byrne
From
£2,485
excluding flights
From
£1,650
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The itinerary planned by our operator worked out beautifully for my family of 8. A couple of the guides, especially Johnnie in Beijing and Susan in chengdu engaged with the children and helped make our time in those cities very
enjoyable. we loved that logistics were taken care of by our guides n drivers. The children loved the ice skating, the time at the Great Wall, learning to cook their own dishes, spending Christmas day at the panda research center, biking in town... (more)Kristin Baker
From
€1,950
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The minority villages as not many westerners get to see this part of China. They welcome you into their houses and although they have very little they gave us some oranges.
We also visited a primary school which was great fun as we taught the children hopscotch and a few words of English.
Tips?
You will have a wonderful time. You have to be prepared to rough it a bit but its well worth it.
A fascinating journey.
Local benefits?
Absolutely
Overall... (more)Phil Linley
From
£3,795
including domestic flights only
Travelling the mountains of Tajikistan and the homestay there was the most memorable. (more)Ana Maria Lopez
Most memorable? It has to be Kyrgyzstan. The landscape, the people, sleeping in yurts - even the food. All fantastic. (more)Sue Noble
Seeing the breathtaking mountain views in Kyrgyzstan was the most memorable part of this holiday. (more)Jayne Hanlin
From
£4,290
excluding flights
From
£430
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Pandas and Siguniang
Tips?
You need to be able to speak some mandarin. You need good walking shoes too.
Local benefits?
We used local hotels, shops, restaurants and street vendors.
Overall rating?
(more)Peter Kerr
From
US $2,830
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
The walks through the Karst mountains.
Tips?
Enjoy it, it's one of the best trips I have made in recent years. It's an excellent balance between an active and cultural holiday.
Local benefits?
Absolutely; local guides, drivers and hotels were used throughout. Even my payment went straight to china so nothing went outside.
Overall rating?
Totally brilliant. We were very lucky in that we were only 2 in the group. (more)Pia Rainey
From
£720
excluding flights
From
US $789
including domestic flights only
The parks were my favourite part of the trip, I also really enjoyed walking on the Great Wall and the live show in Xian.
(more)Leigh McGlone
Overall this was a fantastic trip and we feel very honoured to have been able to see all that we did, especially the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and the Terra Cotta Warriors. (more)Ewen Macnair
From
£2,060
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The terracotta warriors at Xi'an and the Great Wall. Cherry, our guide although very young, was dedicated and gave us great tips and help when choosing restaurants and outings. Our group integrated very well and everyone was on time for going places.
Tips?
Travel light, but do take toilet paper!!
Local benefits?
We certainly used local transport (busses, trains and only once taxis).
Overall rating?
Most enjoyable. The only thing that didn't work out... (more)Sheila Taylor
From
US $1,199
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The museums in Chengdu, Kunming and Shanghai (all outstanding), and the monasteries and temples particularly Ganden Sumtseling Monastery near Shangri La.
Tips?
Book your own accommodation ( in hostels or inns) and arrange all your own meals; this saved us a lot of money and enabled us to escape from the international tourist bubble.
Regard your itinerary with the holiday provider as a legal document, and make sure it specifies EVERYTHING you wish to see as there... (more)Gillian Gillanders
From
€1,600
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Undoubtedly engaging with Dong culture in such depth, especially the music, dance and embroidery!
Tips?
Be prepared for humidity!
Local benefits?
hard to say but we were very aware of how tourism was essential to the minority peoples.
Overall rating?
Absolutely fantastic - we couldn't have wished for a more informative and thoughtful guide. (more)Margaret Anwell
From
£816
excluding flights
The best part of my holiday came unexpectedly on the last day, when I found myself gazing at the roofs of the Forbidden City from the top of Jingshan Temple. (more)Jennifer Jenkins
I feel that every part of the journey is memorable - I enjoyed it throughout. It is very difficult to pick a few highlights, as I feel this trip includes most of China's highlights....It was a great holiday - a lot of interesting sights, fascinating history and great people (more)Pamela Krueger
I have been on quite a few trips around the world but this has certainly been the best, largely due to the unrelenting quality of the tour leader. (more)Thomas Webb
From
£2,890
excluding flights
All of the holiday was fantastic. I particularly enjoyed the train journey from Beijing to Lhasa. The visit to the nunnery was fun. There was nothing on my trip that I didn't enjoy so it's hard to choose 1 thing I enjoyed most. (more)Jules Palmer
Excellent....Go with an open mind, an attitude of adventure. It is a different country. You will not find the same facilities as at home. The food is different. But it's all part of the adventure. (more)Yoginee Patel
It was very memorable and exciting, and a good idea to go on a tour through a country that would be difficult to navigate alone.
(more)Laura Tomlinson
From
£2,325
excluding flights
The Great Wall walk was the most memorable part of the holiday (more)Colin Nelson
The overall holiday was excellent, and the group we travelled with were very nice. We thought that the trip itinerary was well designed and we thank the operator management and staff for the opportunity to have this wonderful experience.
(more)Michael Barnes
I had a brilliant time, the tour was amazing, I got to see some really different parts of China and loved every day of it. (more)Lisa Calmiano
From
£2,700
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Almost too many to recount! The rice terraces at sunset and dawn, the hike through Tiger Leaping Gorge, the Stone Forest, the lake and mountains and pagodas at Dali, the Jade Dragon Mountain at Lijiang, Shangri-La, the markets and ethnic minorities....
Tips?
Take some dollars, go (unlike locals) between Nov and April - we had superb weather; take some warm clothing for the Tibetan plateau; take plenty of film/memory cards!
Local benefits?
Very much so. We... (more)John deason
From
£2,079
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Visiting the Terracotta Warriors (absolutely amazing) and going to Hong Kong
Tips?
Pack lightly as you will be moving around and need to keep re packing
Local benefits?
Yes as we used local facilities e.g cooking lesson and our guide pointed out local
facilities for us
Overall rating?
Excellent could not find any fault would recommend highly, I think our tour guide was a fantastic ambassador not only for her company but for her Country. (more)Tracey Maton
From
£3,795
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Finding a replica of a Tang Dynasty sancai glazed, funerary sculpture of a camel and rider, which I had first experienced as part of an exhibition of artefacts from the ancient Silk Route mounted by the British Library in 2004 in a shop in Jiayuguan at a price that I could afford.
Even though the Mogao Grottos are becoming commercialised, being able to see the frescos that are available in the caves that are open to the public was a wonderful experience.
Tips?
Be... (more)Genie Gabel-Dunk
From
£2,629
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
The great Wall, Yangzte river and Yangshoui.
Tips?
It's a tiring and very full on trip so be prepared for a fully packed
itinerary.
Local benefits?
Yes.
Overall rating?
8/10 (more)Krishna Pindoria
From
£2,800
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Loads of highlights in our 6 week holiday: seeing pandas & the Terracotta Warriors, walking the Great Wall, sound and light show in Yangshuo, the Potala Palace in Tibet. We also found the building work around us fascinating- such a massive scale, 20 skyscrapers at a time going up plus huge road and rail building programmes. The sheer scale of everything was astounding.
Tips?
Research where you want to go.
Local benefits?
Certainly supported the local population.
Overall... (more)Linda Seaton
From
£2,060
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I can honestly say that we enjoyed it all. The quality of guiding and activities was good. Our local tour leader did a great job and was responsive to our needs
- the structure and organisation enabled us to pack a lot in to the 14 days. It is really hard to pick favourites but Hong Kong was probably the least favourite
part and we would have preferred more time elsewhere. The cultural/historical visits were enough to inform and illuminate without becoming too lengthy
for... (more)Linda Mail
From
£2,249
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Visiting the Panda Breading centre and watching a panda mum and baby 'playing' together. Then watching the baby slipping off the platform and mum rolling over to join her baby on the ground. So special.
Tips?
Be prepared to carry your luggage, particularly at the train stations. The coach is often not able to park close to the station, so you have to carry your luggage across busy streets and negotiate steps and escalators that aren't working!!!
Be prepared for... (more)Penelope Parker
