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12 Days | From thriving cities to ancient villages, discover the real heart of China
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Start
Shanghai, China
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Finish
Beijing, China
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Trip Code
CBPY
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
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Transport
Plane, Private Vehicle, High Speed Train, Metro
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Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Huizhou Feature Stay (1 night)
From £3,889(12 days)
Trip Informations
Embark on a 12-day Premium journey that weaves together China’s layered history, famous icons, cultural heritage and celebrated cuisine. Uncover modern China in Shanghai, then step back in time to the villages of Huizhou. See the magnificent karst hills of Yangshuo and come face to face with the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an. Walk an original section of the Great Wall – one of the Seven Wonders of the World – and revel in the big show of Beijing. Of all China’s assets, its greatest is its people, so you’ll also visit traditional family homes for homecooked meals and travel with an expert local leader to uncover a lesser-known side of the country.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Feast on authentic Chinese cuisine during Exclusive Experiences, including a homecooked lunch with a local family in Huizhou and a delicious duck dinner in a Beijing courtyard.
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Take in the scenery of Yangshuo – with karst hills dotted along Li River, you’ll be surrounded by mountain views, sip on perfectly brewed green tea and take part in a traditional countryside cooking class.
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Get a sense of the scale of China’s epic history when you come face to face with the Terracotta warriors and visit a lesser-known section of the Great Wall during an Exclusive Experience – this is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, after all!
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Journey to the peaceful Huizhou villages, home to the quintessential image of white walled, black tiled traditional houses, and enjoy a Feature Stay in a heritage hotel converted from the mansion home of a famous Ming Dynasty poet.
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Discover the bright lights of modern China in Shanghai and uncover a different side of Beijing as you wander through the city’s hutongs, followed by a homecooked lunch in an authentic hutong house.
Is this trip right for you?
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The trip covers a fair amount of ground with experiencing a variety of transports, so be prepared for some long journeys. And we suggest packing relatively lightly for this trip, as you’ll need to be able to comfortably carry your own luggage onto and off the trains.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Shanghai
- DAY 2Shanghai
- DAY 3Huizhou villages
- DAY 4Shanghai
- DAY 5Yangshuo
- DAY 6Yangshuo
- DAY 7Xi'an
- DAY 8Xi'an
- DAY 9Beijing
- DAY 10Beijing
- DAY 11Beijing
- DAY 12Beijing
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
airport_shuttle Transport
Plane, Private Vehicle, High Speed Train, Metro
bed Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Huizhou Feature Stay (1 night)
festival Activities
circleShanghai - Shanghai cuisine welcome dinner
circleShanghai - City walking tour
circleHuizhou - Bamboo weaving family visit
circleHuizhou - Stone tablet inscription printing demonstration
circleHuizhou - Home-cooked lunch
circleHuizhou - Tangmo village tour
circleShanghai - rooftop bar (one drink included)
circleYangshuo - Walking Tour
circleYangshuo - Xianggong Hill & Tea Farm Visit
circleYangshuo - Cooking class
circleXi'an - Muslim Quarter Walking Tour
circleXi'an - Muslim Quarter dumpling dinner
circleXi'an - Terracotta Warriors Tour
circleXi'an - Home-cooked lunch
circleBeijing - Forbidden City
circleBeijing - Tiananmen Square
circleBeijing - Wood mortise and tenon demonstration
circleBeijing - Hutong home-cooked lunch
circleBeijing - Hutong walking tour
circleBeijing - Jingshan Park
circleGreat Wall - Huanghuacheng Section
circleBeijing - Beijing duck dinner
museum Add on activities
circleShanghai - Acrobat show - CNY280
circleShanghai - Huangpu River Night Cruise (ticket) - CNY150
circleYangshuo - Impressions Liu Sanjie light show (minimum 4 people) - CNY328
circleYangshuo - Tai Chi/Kung Fu class - CNY120
circleXi'an - Bell & Drum Towers (entrance fee) - CNY50
circleXi'an - Great Mosque (entrance fee) - CNY25
circleXi'an - Tang Dynasty Show - CNY290
circleXi'an - Cycling on City Wall - CNY80
circleXi'an - Little Wild Goose Pagoda - CNY50
circleBeijing - Beijing Opera show (ticket) - CNY380
circleBeijing - Kungfu Show (ticket) - CNY280
circleBeijing - Temple of Heaven Park - CNY35
circleBeijing - Lama Temple (entrance fee) - CNY25
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Sunday Aug 10, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,889
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Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
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£4,043
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Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£4,197
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Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£4,197
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Sunday Mar 01, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
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£4,081
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Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
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£4,246
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Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
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£4,406
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Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Monday Apr 27, 2026
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£4,246
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Sunday May 10, 2026
Thursday May 21, 2026
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£4,081
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Sunday Aug 09, 2026
Thursday Aug 20, 2026
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£4,081
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Sunday Sep 06, 2026
Thursday Sep 17, 2026
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£4,246
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Thursday Sep 17, 2026
Monday Sep 28, 2026
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£4,406
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Sunday Oct 11, 2026
Thursday Oct 22, 2026
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£4,406
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Important notes
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1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
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2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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3. Please provide a scanned copy of your passport bio page at time of booking to secure flight and train tickets. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket if an amendment occurs.
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4. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 20kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on.
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5. This trip includes travel on fast trains. There are size restrictions for luggage on fast trains. Your main piece of luggage must not exceed 160cm (sum of height, length and width).
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