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China

Small groups•11 days

China Silk Road Highlights Tour

This 11-day private tour links Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shanghai in one route across China. It combines major historic sites, a high-speed train journey, and domestic flights between the southern and eastern legs of the trip. In Beijing, the itinerary covers Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, the hutongs, Mutianyu Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven. Xi'an adds the Terracotta Warriors, the city wall, the Bell Tower, Gao’s Courtyard and the Muslim Quarter. In Guilin and Yangshuo, the focus shifts to karst scenery, the Longji rice terraces, the Li River and West Street. The journey ends in Shanghai with visits to the Bund, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Lujiazui and Shanghai Tower. The tour includes a private vehicle for transfers and sightseeing, an English-speaking guide, selected meals as shown in the programme, and standard sightseeing tickets. Domestic flights are included in the programme and are paid separately on arrival as a local payment. Vegetarian and vegan meal requests can be arranged in advance.

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$1,825.00

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China

Small groups•16 days

China Highlights by Rail and Air, 16 Days

This 16-day private tour covers Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Shanghai. It combines major historic sites, city walks, river and mountain scenery, and selected rail and flight connections across China. Start in Beijing with Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Continue to Xi'an for the Terracotta Warriors, then to Chengdu for the panda centre and time in the city. The journey then shifts to southern China for Guilin, Longsheng, and Yangshuo, with the Li River, rice terraces, and countryside views. Finish with Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Shanghai, where tea villages, classical gardens, water towns, and modern city landmarks round out the route. This program includes private transfers, guided sightseeing on the listed days, selected meals, and domestic transport between cities as outlined in the itinerary.

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$3,089.00

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China

Small groups•11 days

China Wonders Private Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo & Shanghai

This 11-day private tour links China’s best-known cities with major sights and natural scenery. It begins in Beijing with Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and historic hutong streets, then continues by high-speed train to Xi’an for the Terracotta Warriors and the old city area. From Xi’an, travel on to Guilin for time among the karst scenery and the Longji Rice Terraces, with a cruise on the Li River to Yangshuo and a walk along West Street. The trip ends in Shanghai, where old neighbourhoods, the Bund, Yuyuan Garden and the Pudong skyline show the city’s mix of heritage and modern life. This itinerary includes guided sightseeing, private transfers, selected meals, domestic transport and hotel stays.

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$1,757.00

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China

Small groups•8 days

China Highlights: Shanghai to Beijing

Travel across China from Shanghai to Beijing on an 8-day small-group trip that links major cities with key historical sites. The route includes Wuxi, Xi’an and Beijing, with train travel between sections of the journey. In Wuxi, visit Huishan Ancient Town and Jichang Garden. In Xi’an, walk through the Muslim Quarter and see the Terracotta Warriors. The trip also includes time at the Great Wall, with an overnight stay in the scenic area and a sunset visit, plus a day in Beijing covering Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. This itinerary covers long distances in a short time, so it is best suited to travellers comfortable with full days on the move. It focuses on cities, heritage sites and guided sightseeing rather than remote landscapes.

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$2,105.00

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China

Small groups•11 days

China Panda Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Leshan and Shanghai

This 11-day small-group tour links China’s best-known cities with time in Chengdu and Leshan, giving the trip a clear focus on culture, history and giant pandas. Start in Beijing with the Temple of Heaven, the hutongs, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, then visit the Great Wall and the Summer Palace before taking the train to Xi'an. In Xi'an, explore the city wall, the Terracotta Warriors and the Muslim Quarter, with a stop at a pottery workshop along the way. Continue by train to Chengdu for the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, People’s Park, Wuhou Temple and Jinli Ancient Street, plus a day trip to Leshan. The tour ends in Shanghai with time for Yuyuan Garden, old lanes, the City History Museum and the Bund.

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$2,240.00

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China

Small groups•6 days

6-Day Beijing and Xi'an Private China Tour

Travel between Beijing and Xi'an on a private six-day tour that links some of China’s best-known historic sites. In Beijing, see the Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall at Mutianyu and the Summer Palace. In Xi'an, visit the city wall, the Terracotta Warriors and the Muslim Quarter, with time for a pottery workshop and other city stops along the way. This itinerary also includes a high-speed train between the two cities and private transfers throughout. The pace suits travellers who want guided sightseeing with time built in for independent moments at the hotel and around the cities.

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$1,345.00

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China

Small groups•11 days

China Natural Wonders Group Tour

This 11-day small group tour links Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai with a mix of historic landmarks and well-known natural scenery. It is suited to travellers who want to see major sites in China without moving at a rushed pace. In Beijing, the route includes the Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Hutongs, and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. The journey then continues to Xi'an for the City Wall and the Terracotta Warriors before flying to Zhangjiajie for the Yuanjiajie area, Tianzi Mountain, the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Baofeng Lake and Tianmen Mountain. The trip ends in Shanghai with time at Yuyuan Garden, Shikumen, Chenghuangmiao Old Street and the Bund. Accommodation is arranged in 4-star hotels, with hotel breakfasts, selected Chinese lunches or dinners, entrance fees, shared transfers, a Beijing to Xi'an high-speed train ticket and domestic flights included as stated in the itinerary.

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$2,303.00

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China

Small groups•7 days

Yunnan Highlights Mini Group Tour

This 7-day small-group tour links Kunming, Dali, Shangri-La and Lijiang by road and rail, with time to see Yunnan’s main landscapes and cultural sites at a measured pace. In Kunming, the route includes Green Lake and the Stone Forest before the bullet train to Dali. The journey continues through Xizhou, Erhai Lake, Dali Ancient Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong Ancient Town, Songzanlin Monastery, Napahai Lake, Lijiang Old Town and Black Dragon Pool. It also includes visits connected with Bai, Tibetan and Naxi culture, plus a stop in a local tie-dye workshop. The tour is sold for group departures with a minimum of 2 travellers. Accommodation, breakfast, selected entrance tickets, bottled water and the Kunming to Dali second-class bullet train are included.

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$1,255.00

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China

Small groups•8 days

Kata route through China in 8 days

This 8-day programme follows a planned route through China. The day-by-day schedule presents the travel sequence and overnight stops clearly. Accommodation, meals, visits and transport apply only where they are listed in the confirmed booking details.

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$1,416.00

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China

Small groups•12 days

China Highlights: Beijing to Hong Kong

This 12-day trip links China’s better-known cities and landscapes: Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Yangshuo and Hong Kong. It combines guided visits with train travel, time to explore on foot, and free moments in each place. Start in Beijing with Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall. Continue by overnight train to Xi’an for the Muslim Quarter, city walls and the Terracotta Warriors, then travel on to Chengdu for Tianfu Square, People’s Park and the panda breeding centre. In Yangshuo, ride through the countryside and take a bamboo raft on the Yulong River before finishing in Hong Kong. This itinerary is sold for group departures and also suits private travel. Accommodation, some meals, guide support and listed transport are included.

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$3,338.00

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China

Small groups•14 days

China Scenic Highlights Tour 14 Days

This 14-day small group tour links China’s major cities with some of its best-known landscapes. It starts in Beijing and Xi’an, where imperial landmarks and key historical sites set the pace, then continues to Guilin and Yangshuo for river scenery and rural views. The route then moves on to Zhangjiajie for mountain and canyon landscapes before ending in Shanghai, where old lanes, classical gardens and modern districts give the trip a final contrast. Domestic flights, train travel, hotels and guided sightseeing are arranged within the itinerary. At a glance Small-group travel across six destinations Historic sites in Beijing and Xi’an Li River, rice terraces and Yangshuo time Zhangjiajie mountain scenery and Shanghai city sights

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$2,855.00

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Planned route

China

Small groups•8 days

Kata route through China in 8 days

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$1,451.00

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China

Small groups•6 days

Beijing and Xi'an Small Group Tour

This 6-day small group tour links Beijing and Xi'an, two of China’s best-known historic cities. It focuses on major landmarks and practical travel between them. In Beijing, visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace and a section of the Great Wall at Mutianyu. The route also includes time in a hutong area and a look at the exterior of the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. After the rail journey to Xi'an, the tour continues with the Ancient City Wall and the Terracotta Army. The programme also includes Gao’s Courtyard and the area around the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. This tour suits travellers interested in Chinese history and in seeing two key destinations on one trip.

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$919.00

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China

Small groups•5 days

Tibet Lhasa & Yamdrok Lake 5-Day Small Group Tour

This five-day small group tour covers Lhasa and Yamdrok Lake with shared transfers and a guided program of Tibet’s best-known religious sites. In Lhasa, visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street. The itinerary also includes time at Yamdrok Lake with viewpoint stops and a picnic lunch by the water. Accommodation is in Lhasa throughout, with breakfast each morning, a welcome dinner on Day 2 and a picnic lunch on Day 4. Tibet Travel Permit assistance is included, along with shared airport or railway station transfers and transfer service during the tour.

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$947.00

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China

Small groups•11 days

China and Yangtze River Cruise in 11 Days

Travel from Beijing to Shanghai on a route that brings together China’s imperial landmarks, the Terracotta Warriors, and a Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges. The trip begins in Beijing with time at Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall at Mutianyu, and a hutong ride by rickshaw. In Xi’an, visit the Terracotta Warriors, a pottery workshop, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and the Ancient City Wall. Continue to Chongqing to join the river cruise, then sail past Shibaozhai Pagoda, Qutang Gorge, and the Three Gorges area before disembarking near Yichang and continuing by high-speed train to Shanghai. In Shanghai, the route includes Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, the Jade Buddha Temple, and time to see the city’s older and newer sides. The tour uses private road transfers, guided sightseeing on key days, and train travel between cities.

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$1,582.00

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China

Small groups•14 days

China Highlights with Yangtze River Cruise and Guilin

This 14-day small-group trip links Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Chongqing, the Yangtze River, Yichang and Shanghai. It combines major city sights with river and mountain scenery, using a mix of guided touring, rail and flights. In Beijing, visit the Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Hutongs and the Mutianyu Great Wall. In Xi'an, see the city wall and the Terracotta Warriors before flying to Guilin for the Longji Rice Terraces, Ping'an Village and a Li River cruise to Yangshuo. The journey continues by rail to Chongqing, then aboard a Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges before ending in Shanghai.

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$2,867.00

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China

Cultural journeys•14 days

Grand China Boutique Group Tour, 14 Days

This 14-day small-group journey links China’s major cultural centres with time in cities shaped by distinct histories and landscapes. Start in Beijing for imperial sites, old neighbourhoods and the Great Wall. Continue to Xi’an for the city wall and the Terracotta Warriors, then travel onward to Chengdu for giant pandas and a visit to Leshan. In Chongqing, see the city’s hillside streets and metro crossings, before heading to Zhangjiajie for mountain scenery and the Tianmen area. End in Shanghai with classic lanes, gardens and modern city landmarks. The route uses a mix of high-speed rail, domestic flight and road transfers. It is suited to travellers who want a structured cultural tour with hotel stays, breakfasts, selected lunches, entrance fees and guided sightseeing included.

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$3,177.00

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China

Small groups•11 days

Kata route through China in 11 days

This 11-day programme follows a planned route through China. The day-by-day schedule presents the travel sequence and overnight stops clearly. Accommodation, meals, visits and transport apply only where they are listed in the confirmed booking details.

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$2,375.00

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China

Small groups•11 days

China Highlights with Yangtze Cruise

This 11-day journey combines Beijing, Xi'an, the Yangtze River and Shanghai in one clear route through China. It includes time at the Mutianyu Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, the Three Gorges and the Three Gorges Dam, along with city sightseeing in Beijing and Shanghai. The itinerary balances guided sightseeing with rail travel and a three-night Yangtze cruise. You travel from imperial landmarks to river scenery and then on to Shanghai’s classical garden and waterfront. It is a practical way to see several of China’s best-known places in a single trip. Highlights Walk on the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall See the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an Cruise through the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River Visit the Three Gorges Dam area near Yichang Explore Yu Garden and the Bund in Shanghai

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$2,063.00

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China

Small groups•11 days

11-Day Luxury China Small Group Tour

This 11-day China itinerary links Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shanghai with a focus on classic sights, local contact and smooth logistics. It includes well-located hotels, guided sightseeing, internal flights and rail travel between cities, plus set meals as listed in the program. The route covers major landmarks such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, the Li River, West Street in Yangshuo and Shanghai’s Bund. It also adds a family visit, an acrobatic show and a dance performance, together with several meals that highlight local dishes. No shopping stops Well-located hotels Local family visits Acrobatic and dance performances Small-group travel style

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$2,279.00

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China

Small groups•5 days

Essence of Guilin

This 5-day trip focuses on Guilin, Longsheng and Yangshuo, combining river scenery, rural landscapes and local culture. In Guilin, the programme starts with a boat trip on the Two Rivers and Four Lakes. In Longsheng, walk among the Longji Rice Terraces and visit Zhuang and Yao villages. The journey continues with a Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, followed by time in the countryside for cycling and a raft trip on the Yulong River. The route also includes time at a tea plantation and a climb up Xianggong Hill for wide views over the Li River Valley. A local guide leads the trip, and the tour is sold for both private and group departures.

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$1,040.00

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China

Small groups•9 days

China Golden Triangle Explorer

Travel through Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai on a 9-day route through three of China’s best-known cities. The itinerary brings together imperial landmarks, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors and time in Shanghai’s historic and modern districts. This small-group trip is fully guided in each destination and includes hotel nights, breakfasts, selected lunches, entrance fees, coach transport and rail travel between cities. What to expect Beijing and its major historic sites, including the Great Wall and the Forbidden City area Xi'an’s key heritage sights, from the Terracotta Warriors to the Muslim Quarter Shanghai’s waterfront, shopping streets and older city quarters

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$792.00

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China

Small groups•8 days

8-Day China Small Group Tour: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai

This 8-day China tour connects Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai with a small-group format and guided sightseeing throughout. It includes 7 nights in selected hotels, shared overland and domestic air transport, and the main entrance fees listed in the itinerary. The route covers key sites in Beijing, the Terracotta Army and other landmarks in Xi'an, and a final stay in Shanghai with a Huangpu River cruise. Meals included in the package are arranged as listed, with a mix of breakfast, lunch and two dinners. The program also includes a visit to a local family, an acrobatic show in Beijing, and a Tang Dynasty music and dance performance in Xi'an. This is a no-shopping tour.

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$1,495.00

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China

Small groups•8 days

Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang Desert Tour

This 8-day small group tour follows the Hexi Corridor from Lanzhou to Dunhuang, with stops at temples, canyon scenery, Great Wall passes and the dunes of Badain Jaran Desert. The route includes Zhangye Rainbow Mountain, Jiayuguan Pass, Yangguan Pass, the Mogao Grottoes and a night rail return from Dunhuang to Lanzhou. The program is arranged for group departures with a minimum of 2 travellers. It combines guided sightseeing with free time in Lanzhou, and uses overland travel, a desert stay and an overnight train to connect the main stops. Included meals cover breakfast and lunch on the sightseeing days shown in the itinerary. Vegetarian meals can be arranged on request.

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$1,890.00

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China

Small groups•8 days

Silk Road Journey from Kashgar to Zhangye

This 8-day trip follows a classic Silk Road line across Xinjiang and Gansu, linking Kashgar, Urumqi, Turpan, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan and Zhangye. It combines city visits, major historical sites and long road and rail transfers through western China. The route includes Kashgar old town and the Id Ghar Mosque, Heavenly Lake near Urumqi, Turpan’s ancient sites, the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Jiayuguan Fortress and the Danxia landforms near Zhangye. Travel is partly guided, with local guides in the destinations and independent time on the train or flight sectors. This tour suits travelers who want a small-group format and a practical overland route through one of China’s best-known historic corridors.

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$2,499.00

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China

Small groups•10 days

China Silk Road Adventure: Xi'an to Kashgar in 10 Days

This 10-day journey follows the Silk Road across China from Xi'an to Kashgar, with stops in Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan and Urumqi along the way. It brings together major historical sites, desert scenery and several long overland or rail links that help show the scale of the route. In Xi'an, see the Terracotta Warriors and explore the city walls and Muslim Quarter. Continue west to Zhangye for the Rainbow Danxia, Jiayuguan Fortress and the Mogao Caves near Dunhuang, then on to Turpan, Heavenly Lake near Urumqi and the old streets and religious landmarks of Kashgar. The tour is arranged for small groups and includes local guiding, selected transport, listed entrance fees and 4-star hotel stays throughout.

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$2,999.00

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China

Small groups•9 days

Yunnan Highlights: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La

This 9-day small-group journey links Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La by rail, road and on foot. It combines city walks, market visits, time in Bai and Naxi communities, and a two-day trek in Tiger Leaping Gorge. Start in Kunming, then continue to Dali for a guided walk through the old town and a day trip to Xizhou. In Lijiang, follow the lanes of the historic town before heading into the gorge for two days of trekking. The route ends in Shangri-La with time at Sumtseling Monastery and the old town. Accommodation, breakfasts, local guides and the listed transfers are included. The trip suits travellers who want a guided overland route through some of Yunnan’s best-known places.

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$2,277.00

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China

Small groups•10 days

China Food and Culture Tour

This 10-day journey links Shanghai, Beijing, Xi'an and Chengdu with a focus on regional food and major sights. It combines guided visits, cooking experiences, rail travel and time to explore each city at an easy pace. In Shanghai, join a dumpling cooking class and make xiao long bao. In Beijing, visit Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, then try Peking duck. Xi'an brings the Terracotta Army and the Muslim Quarter, while Chengdu adds Sichuan cooking, a visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base and a hot pot meal. The trip uses a mix of hotel stays, overnight rail and high-speed trains. It suits travellers who want a small-group format with the option to book privately.

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$3,727.00

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China

Small groups•8 days

Classic Tibet 8 Days: Lhasa, Shigatse and Everest Base Camp

This 8-day route covers key sites across Tibet, including Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, Shigatse, Sakya and the area near Everest Base Camp. It combines monastery visits, high-altitude driving and time to acclimatize as you move across the plateau. You visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street in Lhasa, then continue through the landscape around Yamdrok Lake and on to Gyantse, Shigatse and Sakya. The final part of the trip reaches the Everest Base Camp area before returning to Shigatse for departure. A Tibetan English-speaking guide, private vehicle transport in Tibet, selected meals, entrance fees and the required Tibet permit are included. Accommodation is in standard hotels except at Base Camp and Tingri, where arrangements are more basic.

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$2,969.00

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China

Small groups•9 days

North China Rail & Cities

Travel from Beijing to Xi’an and on to Shanghai on a nine-day route through some of China’s best-known places. Walk the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, explore Beijing’s hutongs with a local leader, and spend a night on an overnight train to Xi’an. In Xi’an, visit the Terracotta Warriors and the Muslim Quarter, with free time to add your own plans, from cycling the City Walls to sampling local food. Finish in Shanghai, where a leader-led walk along the Bund and through old lanes gives you a practical first look at the city before time to explore at your own pace. This trip suits travellers who like a mix of guided sightseeing and independent time. You’ll use public transport in China, including overnight trains, so packing light is a good idea and some patience will help at busy stations and popular sites. Overnight train travel is in hard sleeper class, with six-berth compartments. Some sightseeing options mentioned in the itinerary may need to be booked separately.

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$1,110.00

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