What we rate and what we don't
155 China vacations found
Shanghai to Hong Kong tour, discover China
Cities, wildlife, ancient history and rolling rice paddies.
From £2,255 17 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 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
China culture & hiking vacation
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
China vacation and Yangtze river cruise
A comprehensive China itinerary covering its length and breadth
From US $3,579 to US $3,979 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov
2020: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 22 May, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
2020: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 22 May, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 09 Aug, 30 Aug, 06 Sep
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China on a shoestring small group vacation
Experience the real China.
From US $2,350 to US $2,480 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
2020: 19 Apr, 17 May, 26 Jul, 6 Sep, 11 Oct
2020: 19 Apr, 17 May, 26 Jul, 6 Sep, 11 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 01 Sep
China 8 day tour
Discover the Great Wall, Terracotta Army and Shanghai.
From £1,315 8 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 and Japan vacation, Beijing to Tokyo
Incredible journey showcasing the best of two ancient cultures
From US $4,320 to US $5,399 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Jun, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov
2020: 10 Jan, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 8 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 14 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov ...
2020: 10 Jan, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 8 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 14 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov ...
Family vacation to China
Great Wall of China and Terracotta Warriors
From US $3,190US $2,552 to US $3,445 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Jul, 13 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 10 Aug, 18 Aug
2020: 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 30 May, 6 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 1 Aug, 2 Aug, 8 Aug, 19 Sep
2020: 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 30 May, 6 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 1 Aug, 2 Aug, 8 Aug, 19 Sep
Up to US $630 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 07 Jul, 13 Jul, 21 Jul, 04 Aug, 10 Aug, 18 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 07 Jul, 13 Jul, 21 Jul, 04 Aug, 10 Aug, 18 Aug
Essential China vacation
Encounter the essence of China
From US $2,850 to US $3,999 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 18 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 15 Dec
2020: 12 Jan, 2 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 29 Nov, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2020: 12 Jan, 2 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 29 Nov, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
Great Wall of China walking vacation
Trek along various contrasting sections of the wall
From US $1,549 to US $1,799 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 14 Oct, 19 Oct
2020: 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 27 Jun, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 8 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2020: 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 27 Jun, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 8 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 31 Aug, 07 Sep, 21 Sep
China highlights tour
Short culture-filled adventure in China
From US $1,510US $1,284 to US $1,710 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Jul, 7 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 3 Sep, 5 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 23 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 12 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct ...
2020: 4 Jan, 12 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct ...
Up to US $220 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Jul, 07 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 01 Sep, 03 Sep, 05 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 20 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 06 Jul, 07 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 01 Sep, 03 Sep, 05 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 20 Sep
Exciting family vacation in China
An exciting family holiday taking in the highlights of China
From US $2,013 to US $2,440 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China Silk Road tour
Cities and beautiful landscapes of China’s western expanse
From US $3,735 to US $3,984 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Aug, 17 Sep, 8 Oct
2020: 12 May, 9 Jun, 15 Sep, 13 Oct
2020: 12 May, 9 Jun, 15 Sep, 13 Oct
Yunnan trekking vacation in China, tailor made
Off the beaten track trip
From US $1,997 to US $2,585 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China tailor made vacation, 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
Yangshuo adventure vacation, China
Be active & adventurous, see Yangshuo's best!
From US $525 to US $990 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Tibet & China biking vacation
A Challenging cycle tour in China and the Tibetan Plateau.
From US $3,250 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Aug, 15 Sep
2020: 29 Aug, 14 Sep
2020: 29 Aug, 14 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
Yunnan tailor made vacation, China
Distinctive ethnic culture & 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
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
China Express adventure vacation
A fast-paced tour of China’s highlights
From US $1,015 to US $1,549 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 4 Sep, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 6 Dec, 18 Dec
2020: 10 Jan, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 8 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug ...
2020: 10 Jan, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 8 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug ...
Yunnan Meili trekking vacation in China
Explore the stunning landscapes of China's Yunnan province
From US $2,299 to US $2,370 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 20 Oct
2020: 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 25 Jul, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct
2020: 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 25 Jul, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 23 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 08 Sep, 22 Sep
China vacation, discover imperial China
Exploring Eastern China
From US $2,749 to US $2,879 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct
2020: 4 Apr, 16 May, 18 Jul, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct
2020: 4 Apr, 16 May, 18 Jul, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 14 Sep, 21 Sep
Trans Mongolian railway vacation
Ride the Iconic Trans-Mongolian Railway in all it's glory.
From £2,710 to £2,780 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 10 Aug, 7 Sep
2020: 9 May, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep
2020: 9 May, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep
Trans Mongolian vacation, tailor made
Ride the Iconic Trans-Mongolian Railway in all it's glory.
From £2,430 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Bejing to Lhasa tour, by train
Beijing to Lhasa on the famous sky train
From US $1,660 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China vacation, ancient capitals tour
Highlights of China, discover its capital cities.
From US $1,146 to US $1,553 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Overland truck tour to China, Tibet and Nepal
Discover the awe-inspiring 'Roof of the World' overland
From £1,975 to £2,025 31 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 Jul
2021: 24 Jul
2021: 24 Jul
Silk Road adventure vacation
Follow ancient footsteps along the Silk Road
From £2,660 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Aug
2020: 8 May, 4 Sep
2020: 8 May, 4 Sep
£100 per person discount off 30th August 2019 group tour
Silk Road adventure tour
Seek adventure among the mountain passes of the Silk Road
From £3,860 to £3,885 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Aug, 9 Sep
2020: 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 3 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep
2020: 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 3 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep
Beijing to Istanbul overland tour
Expereince the Silk Road and the beautiful Caucasus
From £8,000 to £8,110 42 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Sep, 20 Sep
2020: 1 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 4 Sep, 18 Sep
2020: 1 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 4 Sep, 18 Sep
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 vacation 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
£2,255
excluding flights
We were amazed at how well we managed to combine two vacations into one by using two of the companies you recommended...All memories will stay with us forever. (more)Anne Hargreaves
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 traveling around China. (more)Nigel Davies
From
US $2,830
including domestic flights only
Walking on the Great Wall was the most memorable part of our vacation. (more)Anne Howick
Our 5 day hike on the "great" Great Wall was memorable. We had a wonderful guide who accompanied us all the way, supplied us with all the water, laughter and encouragement needed when facing those thousands of steps. (more)Criag Knighton
Enjoy it, it's one of the best trip I have made in recent years. It's an excellent balance between an active and cultural vacation (more)Pia Rainey
From
US $3,795
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The Mongolian ger camp was wonderful. ...the local guides Tuya and
Nimo were terrific and made the Mongolian stop off great. Lake Baikal was also amazing...great fun with the sauna and jumping in the freezing river..standing on the frozen lake...beautiful and memorable. The entire train journey was special and being escorted by a brilliant guide was just the best way to feel safe yet given every opportunity to meet and interact with travelers from everywhere, learn new... (more)Rachel Guinee
From
US $3,579
excluding flights
The food, the Terra Cotta warriors and the pandas were the most memorable parts of our vacation. (more)Jean Thomas
Walking the Great Wall of China was the most memorable part of the vacation (more)Heather Magowan
The time in Yangshuo was the best part of the vacation. That landscape is amazing. (more)Ruth Thompson
From
US $1,660
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
US $1,146
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
Visiting the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an and seeing the amazing jade carvings and Buddha statue.
Tips?
Beijing airport is full of fairly elaborate scams - call your guide if you can't immediately see them. It's worth getting a SIM that works in China, too, for this
reason.
Local benefits?
I felt like this benefited the local people, though I don't think it specifically reduced environmental impact.
Overall rating?
Amazing experience, one of the... (more)Owen Cawley
From
US $2,013
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
£2,660
excluding flights
Most memorable was traveling along the Karakoram Highway...Very good (more)David Finbow
The most memorable was Kasger Sunday Market. (more)Mahesh Patel
I particularity enjoyed the added insight into every day life the guides were able to give us as they were all local. It was interesting to see the three different
countries and travel through the countryside, mostly in minibuses with commentary by the guides. (more)Eva Dingwalls
From
£864
excluding flights
Traveling 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 vacation. (more)Jayne Hanlin
From
US $2,350
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Knife cut noodle dishes in Xi’an were delicious. Tea houses in Peoples park
looked amazing.
Tips?
Take a free walk up to the TV tower in Yangshuo for amazing views over the
city and lime kast mountains.
Local benefits?
Not really. There is too much plastic waste in China.
Overall rating?
You cover a vast area in a decent period of time. (more)Dominic Pritchard
From
US $3,735
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
The people we met, the range of places we visited, the quality of our guides. The drive through the Karakoram Mountain range from Kashgar to Tashkurgen
Tips?
Don't go with any fixed ideas about what it might be like. Be open to everything you see.
Local benefits?
Yes.
Overall rating?
The vacation was excellent and I would recommend it to others.
If I was redesigning the itinerary I would not include the Yadan National Geologic Park - too much driving... (more)Gill Forester
From
US $6,450
excluding flights
We enjoyed the whole trip, but Kyrgyzstan was a highlight. Also the Labrang Monastery was lovely. Very good. It adjusted the way I think about the world. (more)Becky MacLeod
Do not hesitate!! It is very interesting trip and very well organised. (more)Ljiljana Padjen-Pajovic
Absolutely wonderful, a once in a life time experience and all the guides were extremely knowledgable, funny and helpful. The sights and experience was truly magnificient (more)Gunilla Westerlund
From
US $4,310
excluding flights
The Lake Baikal Homestay and the Mongolian Ger Camp... both have incredible memories for me that will stay with me for life!
(more)Heidi Hosgood
I loved the train journey, chatting to the locals, making food, using the hot
water urns at the end of the carriage and having the wheels changed on the
Mongolia/China border was a fantastic experience. (more)Sally Foote
The most memorable was staying in a ger at Terelj National Park [Mongolia] and walking in the park... The most exciting was seeing the cosmonaut memorial in Moscow and balancing a Kazakh hunting eagle on my arm outside Terelj. (more)Christine Johnstone
From
US $1,997
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Getting to climb down to the Yangtze River in the Middle Gorge and experience the power of the river. Also a getting boat ride in a stunning part of the river -
when the road was closed. Walking around the Old Town in Leijang
Tips?
Be flexible! Plenty of road closures due to slips - ended up on boats and horses. If you are open to changes you will have great experiences. If you like salt
with food carry you own.
Local benefits?
Probably benefited local... (more)Wendy Barton
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
US $2,500
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 $550
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 $2,437
excluding flights
The most memorable parts of my vacation were, firstly, Moscow that I absolutely loved and where I would like to spend more time, secondly, the Great Wall of
China and, thirdly, the cultural show in Ulaanbataar. (more)Barbara Shaw
If you like trains and are interested in seeing a little of Moscow, Ulaanbaatar, and Beijing, this trip is for you...Very good. It met my expectations. (more)Michelle Dorothy
From
US $2,375
excluding flights
The most memorable moment was the trek in Tiger Leaping Gorge and having tea with a Tibetan family in their home (more)Richard Peters
Most memorable were 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... (more)John deason
From
US $1,545
excluding flights
The best part of my vacation 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 vacation - 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
US $1,549
excluding flights
The views from the wall watchtowers and then to see the wall stretching out across the beautiful landscape it is something special. (more)Ferenc Suhai
Climbing parts if the Great Wall that were over 1000 years old with no other tourists was the most memorable... (more)Janice Eastman
Walking the wall was amazing and the views with very little people around superb. (more)Rob Pattwell
From
US $1,015
excluding flights
Traveling on local transport was a great experience. Great CEO and good selection of additional activities. Really enjoyed the overnight train trip. Best meal was cooked by local farmer & his wife. Overall a great trip. Can't wait to book next trip. (more)Tony Palmer
Amazing experience! (more)Linda Anderson
Lhasa was absolutely magical, seeing the Potalla Palace for the first time from
the roof top bar of the hotel was breath taking. (more)Joan O
From
£1,080
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
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