Cultural vacations in China
There is something for everyone on our China cultural tours. If crumbling dynasties are your thing, start with the historic buildings of Beijing. More landscape less history? Why not take a cruise, head out to China’s ancient villages where picture-perfect pastoral scenes, feng shui, and tradition abound, or wander the Great Wall, an astonishing physical expression of our sense of China as separate from the rest of the world.
79 Cultural vacations in China found
China culture & hiking vacation
A wonderful experience of real China
From US $2,937 to US $3,712 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China highlights tour, tailor made
Walk along the Great Wall and relax in the stunning Li River
From US $3,599 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China 10 day holiday, food & heritage
Explore Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu and Shanghai
From €2,791 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China 2 week holiday by rail
Explore Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin and Shanghai
From US $3,004 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Rural China cultural vacation, tailor made
See traditional village life in mountainous Guizhou & Yangshuo
From €2,667 12 days ex flights
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This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Family vacation to China
Great Wall of China and Terracotta Warriors
From US $3,495 to US $3,990 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 27 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 18 Sep, 19 Sep
2028: 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 16 Sep
2028: 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 16 Sep
China tour, Shanghai to Beijing
Discover the delights of China's north
From US $1,110 to US $1,590 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 25 Nov
2027: 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 16 Apr, 13 May, 18 Jun, 10 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 15 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 25 Dec
2028: 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 14 Apr, 11 May, 16 Jun, 8 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 23 Dec
2027: 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 16 Apr, 13 May, 18 Jun, 10 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 15 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 25 Dec
2028: 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 14 Apr, 11 May, 16 Jun, 8 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 23 Dec
Up to US $70 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 19 Aug, 16 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 19 Aug, 16 Sep
Small group tour of Yunnan, China
China's most diverse & fascinating region - Yunnan Province
From US $1,620 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 16 Apr, 17 Sep, 12 Nov
China tailor made vacation, from Beijing to Shanghai
Highlights of China private tour from Beijing
From US $1,949 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou bullet train tour
A combination of metropolis and ancient gardens
From US $1,749 7 days ex flights
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This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
A Classic Journey Through China
China's iconic historical sights
From US $4,100 14 days ex 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
China tour by bullet train, Shanghai to Hong Kong
Visit the highlights of hidden China, from nature to culture
From £1,975 13 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
23 day tour of China, Shanghai loop
See the essentials of China in 23 days!
From £1,725 to £1,865 23 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
2027: 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
2027: 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
Plan ahead and save with our exclusive 2027 Early Bird Sale.
5% to 15% off selected departures
Japan and China highlights tour, 16 days
Explore Japan and China Highlights Destinations
From US $6,699 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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China and Tibet tailor made tour
A private 2 week China tour including Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai
From US $3,399 13 days ex flights
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This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Hong Kong to Chengdu tour
China tour perfect for those short on time
From £749 to £839 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
2027: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 22 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 22 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Plan ahead and save with our exclusive 2027 Early Bird Sale.
5% to 15% off selected departures
China Silk Road tour
Cities and beautiful landscapes of China’s western expanse
From US $3,615 to US $3,896 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Aug, 14 Sep, 12 Oct
2027: 28 Mar, 12 Apr, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 11 Oct
2027: 28 Mar, 12 Apr, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 11 Oct
Southern Yunnan tour, hidden gems & Hani traditions
Explore ancient Hani terraces and tropical Dai kingdoms.
From US $3,099 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China family vacation in Sichuan
Chengdu, Leshan Giant Buddha, Mt. Emei, Anren Ancient Town
From US $1,218 to US $1,452 6 days ex flights
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This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China highlights, small group tour
Wonderful experience of the finest cultural heritage sties
From US $2,889 to US $3,173 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Aug, 10 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct
2027: 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 6 May, 21 May, 11 Jun, 19 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 28 Oct
2027: 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 6 May, 21 May, 11 Jun, 19 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 28 Oct
Yunnan tailor made vacation, China
Meet the Amazing beauty of Yunnan
From US $1,589 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China highlights vacation
Dive into China's imperial past
From US $3,328US $3,105 to US $3,750 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 13 Sep, 18 Oct, 22 Nov
2027: 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 13 Jun, 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 21 Nov
2027: 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 13 Jun, 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 21 Nov
Up to US $220 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 18 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 18 Oct
The Essence of China vacation
Explore cultural & religious heritage
From US $4,415 to US $5,795 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Oct, 13 Oct, 19 Oct, 23 Oct, 26 Oct, 27 Oct, 30 Oct, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 9 Nov, 10 Nov
2027: 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 16 Mar, 22 Mar, 23 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 7 May, 10 May, 11 May, 17 May, 18 May, 25 May, 31 May, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 23 Aug, 31 Aug, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 6 Sep, 7 Sep, 10 Sep, 11 Sep, 13 Sep, 14 Sep, 8 Oct, 11 Oct ...
2027: 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 16 Mar, 22 Mar, 23 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 7 May, 10 May, 11 May, 17 May, 18 May, 25 May, 31 May, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 23 Aug, 31 Aug, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 6 Sep, 7 Sep, 10 Sep, 11 Sep, 13 Sep, 14 Sep, 8 Oct, 11 Oct ...
Late availability on these dates: 12 Oct, 13 Oct, 19 Oct, 23 Oct, 26 Oct, 27 Oct, 30 Oct, 02 Nov, 03 Nov, 09 Nov, 10 Nov
China highlights tour
Short culture-filled adventure in China
From US $1,870 to US $2,325 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 Sep, 4 Sep, 7 Sep, 9 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 18 Sep, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 24 Oct, 26 Oct, 28 Oct, 30 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 28 Dec, 31 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 18 Feb, 6 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 18 Mar, 20 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 17 Apr, 19 Apr, 21 Apr, 24 Apr, 6 May, 12 May, 14 May, 17 May, 19 May, 24 May, 31 May ...
2027: 9 Jan, 18 Feb, 6 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 18 Mar, 20 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 17 Apr, 19 Apr, 21 Apr, 24 Apr, 6 May, 12 May, 14 May, 17 May, 19 May, 24 May, 31 May ...
Up to US $100 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 02 Sep, 04 Sep, 07 Sep, 09 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 18 Sep, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 24 Oct, 26 Oct, 28 Oct, 30 Oct, 02 Nov, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 02 Sep, 04 Sep, 07 Sep, 09 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 18 Sep, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 24 Oct, 26 Oct, 28 Oct, 30 Oct, 02 Nov, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
China 8 day tour
China's top cities in a nutshell, from Beijing to Shanghai
From £1,595 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 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
China tailor made vacation
Explore the Terracotta Warriors, Forbidden City and the Great Wall
From £3,980 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at any time, year round to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
China active & cultural vacation, 16 days
Great Wall hiking, countryside cycling and iconic culture
From €2,817 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
North Vietnam and Yunnan small group tour
Travel by road and rail from Vietnam to Yunnan
From US $1,860 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 8 Apr, 10 Sep, 5 Nov
China: From Imperial Capitals to Wild Sichuan
-A journey of natural, cultural and culinary delights
From US $6,334 to US $6,790 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 14 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
2028: 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2028: 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
