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Welcome to China

China holidays bring together a world of experiences like no other destination. A place where incredibly old and state-of-the-art rub shoulders, China is home to magnificent sights like the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors to roly-poly pandas, vibrant mega-metropolises and serene landscapes.

History & culture

As one of the world’s four ancient civilisations and a history stretching back over 4,000 years, it’s little wonder that China boasts an incredible richness of history and culture.

Today, China is an ancient culture reinvented; whilst some aspects of life remain as they have for thousands of years, especially in rural areas, many aspects are being embellished by the new, with state-of-the-art modernity found in every town and city. Because of this, the rewards of travelling through China are endless whether you come looking for ancient heritage or contemporary culture.

Natural wonders

China’s landscapes and natural scenery is vast and full of contrasts. Enjoy a tranquil cruise through the lush countryside of the Li River, dotted with towering limestone peaks, marvel at the towering cliffs of the Three Gorges on a Yangtze cruise or get up close to China’s most celebrated bear, the adorable panda in Chengdu. From the snow-capped mountains of Yunnan to the rolling dunes of the Taklaman Desert the diversity is astonishing.

Culinary Delights

In China, each province is known for its own style of cooking which shapes the Chinese cuisine we all know and love today. Few know that there is 1,366 miles between the traditional dish of Peking duck and the delights of Dim Sum, so that’s why we make sure that there is time in each destination on our tours to try the local delicacies. From a spicy hot pot in Chengdu, to hand-stretched noodles in Kunming, you will embark on an adventure of the senses.

The Great wall

China’s most iconic sight, the Great Wall, stretches from Shanhaiguan on the Bohai Sea to Lop Lake in the Gobi Desert – around 4,000 miles. Many sections of the wall are easily accessible from Beijing. Whether you are after an easy walk to explore well preserved sections, or perhaps to see a slightly wilder area of the wall, snaking-through-the-barren-hills type experience, the Great Wall will certainly be one of the most exciting, magnificent, and unbelievable things you’ll ever see.

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Amazing cities to visit in China

Beijing China's capital, home to many must-see sights, such as the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square and the gateway to the Great Wall. Read Details
Xian The historic gateway to the Silk Road, today Xian is a modern city surrounded by the ancient city walls and famous for the Terracotta Warriors. Read Details
Shanghai A gleaming modern city with towering skyscrapers, a vibrant nightlife and vast shopping malls frames the charming historical Bund district. Read Details
Chengdu Known as the home of the giant panda and China's most laid back and charming city, Chengdu is also the gateway to China's west. Read Details
Guilin The beauty of the Guilin’s landscape, lazy rivers meandering amongst towering limestone peaks, has inspired poets and artists for centuries. Read Details
Chongqing Chongqing forms a peninsula of city life, surrounded by mountain scenery. The gateway for Yangtze cruises and breathtaking Wulong Karst National Geology Park Read Details
Zhangjiajie Endowed with striking natural beauty, its dramatic pinnacles a distinctive feature of the Chinese landscape. Read Details
Kunming Nicknamed the ‘City of Eternal Spring’ Kunming and the gateway to the Shilin Stone Forest, Kunming basks in its wonderfully mild climate and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Read Details
Hainan Island China's tropical beach getaway, the balmy island of Hainan is a paradise of golden beaches, swaying palms and azure waters. Read Details
The Yangtze River Winding its way through mountains, gorges and fertile plains, the Yangtze has played a pivotal role in the history, culture and economy of China. Read Details
Pingyao The historic city of Pingyao, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, is most famous for its fabulously preserved ancient city wall. Read Details
Lhasa Tibet’s capital sits in a stark valley ringed by towering snow-capped mountains. Despite modern development, Lhasa still retains that magical, mystical atmosphere. Read Details

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Things to see in China

Giant Pandas

The centre of China’s conservation efforts, set up to resemble the mountain and forest regions in north Sichuan.
Great Wall of China

China's most iconic sight, the Great Wall of China winds its way through the stark landscapes of north China for over 4,000 miles.
Temple of Heaven

A complex of magnificent religious buildings set within the 267 hectares of the Temple of Heaven Park.
Terracotta Warriors

Perhaps the world's greatest archaeological site, a huge subterranean necropolis home to thousands of figures.
Li River Cruise

Enjoy a magical cruise lined with striking jagged karst peaks and lush, pastoral scenes.
Yangtze River Cruise

Cruising the mighty Yangtze helps you to discover China's history, scenery and culture from a new perspective.

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Best time to visit in China

The best times to visit China are in spring, April to May and autumn, September to October, when the days are warm and rainfall and humidity low.

Spring

Visiting China in April

April is a great time to visit China with comfortable temperatures almost throughout, perfect for touring and sightseeing. Fruit trees are in full bloom and parks and gardens look spectacular.
Autumn

Visiting China in October

October is an absolutely lovely month to be travelling in China with sunny dry conditions the norm. The north enjoys daytime highs around twenty and whilst the east and south are a little wetter, don’t let that put you off – the conditions are just about perfect.

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City

Min

Average Temperate(°C)

Max

Monthly Rainfall(mm)

Beijing
-8
2

-3
3

Chengdu
3
9

6
8

Chongqing
6
10

8
20

Guilin
5
12

8
63

Kunming
2
15

9
16

Lhasa
-9
7

-1
1

Pingyao
-11
2

-4
3

Shanghai
2
8

5
74

Xian
-4
5

0
7

Zhangjiajie
0
7

4
35

City

Min

Average Temperate(°C)

Max

Monthly Rainfall(mm)

Beijing
-6
5

0
5

Chengdu
5
11

8
12

Chongqing
8
12

10
21

Guilin
7
13

10
97

Kunming
4
17

10
16

Lhasa
-6
9

2
1

Pingyao
-8
5

-2
6

Shanghai
4
10

7
59

Xian
-1
8

4
10

Zhangjiajie
2
9

6
50

City

Min

Average Temperate(°C)

Max

Monthly Rainfall(mm)

Beijing
0
12

6
8

Chengdu
8
16

12
20

Chongqing
11
17

14
36

Guilin
10
16

13
137

Kunming
6
21

14
20

Lhasa
-2
13

5
3

Pingyao
-2
11

4
14

Shanghai
7
14

10
94

Xian
4
14

9
29

Zhangjiajie
6
14

10
92

City

Min

Average Temperate(°C)

Max

Monthly Rainfall(mm)

Beijing
8
20

14
21

Chengdu
13
22

17
44

Chongqing
15
23

19
105

Guilin
16
23

19
247

Kunming
10
24

17
24

Lhasa
2
16

9
6

Pingyao
5
19

12
25

Shanghai
12
20

16
74

Xian
10
21

15
43

Zhangjiajie
11
20

16
167

City

Min

Average Temperate(°C)

Max

Monthly Rainfall(mm)

Beijing
14
26

20
34

Chengdu
17
26

22
78

Chongqing
19
27

23
152

Guilin
20
27

24
352

Kunming
14
24

19
97

Lhasa
6
20

13
28

Pingyao
11
25

18
34

Shanghai
17
25

21
84

Xian
14
26

20
60

Zhangjiajie
16
24

20
218

City

Min

Average Temperate(°C)

Max

Monthly Rainfall(mm)

Beijing
19
30

24
78

Chengdu
20
28

24
107

Chongqing
22
29

26
171

Guilin
23
30

27
347

Kunming
17
24

20
181

Lhasa
10
23

16
71

Pingyao
15
29

22
58

Shanghai
22
28

25
182

Xian
19
31

25
54

Zhangjiajie
20
27

24
243

City

Min

Average Temperate(°C)

Max

Monthly Rainfall(mm)

Beijing
22
31

26
185

Chengdu
22
30

26
224

Chongqing
25
33

29
175

Guilin
25
33

29
231

Kunming
17
24

20
202

Lhasa
10
23

16
117

Pingyao
18
30

24
129

Shanghai
26
32

29
146

Xian
22
32

27
99

Zhangjiajie
22
31

26
193

City

Min

Average Temperate(°C)

Max

Monthly Rainfall(mm)

Beijing
21
30

25
160

Chengdu
22
30

26
201

Chongqing
25
34

29
134

Guilin
24
33

29
173

Kunming
16
24

20
204

Lhasa
10
21

16
121

Pingyao
17
28

22
108

Shanghai
26
32

29
214

Xian
21
31

26
71

Zhangjiajie
22
31

26
155

City

Min

Average Temperate(°C)

Max

Monthly Rainfall(mm)

Beijing
15
26

20
46

Chengdu
19
25

22
119

Chongqing
21
28

24
128

Guilin
22
30

26
82

Kunming
15
23

19
119

Lhasa
8
20

14
68

Pingyao
11
23

17
72

Shanghai
22
28

25
87

Xian
16
25

21
92

Zhangjiajie
18
26

22
108

City

Min

Average Temperate(°C)

Max

Monthly Rainfall(mm)

Beijing
8
19

14
22

Chengdu
15
21

18
35

Chongqing
16
22

19
92

Guilin
17
26

21
66

Kunming
12
20

16
79

Lhasa
2
17

10
9

Pingyao
5
18

12
34

Shanghai
17
23

20
56

Xian
10
20

15
60

Zhangjiajie
13
21

17
111

City

Min

Average Temperate(°C)

Max

Monthly Rainfall(mm)

Beijing
0
10

5
7

Chengdu
10
16

13
16

Chongqing
12
17

14
46

Guilin
12
20

16
64

Kunming
7
18

12
42

Lhasa
-4
12

4
1

Pingyao
-2
10

4
14

Shanghai
11
17

14
52

Xian
3
12

8
24

Zhangjiajie
8
15

12
69

City

Min

Average Temperate(°C)

Max

Monthly Rainfall(mm)

Beijing
-6
4

-1
3

Chengdu
4
11

8
5

Chongqing
8
12

10
25

Guilin
7
15

11
43

Kunming
3
15

9
11

Lhasa
-8
8

0
1

Pingyao
-9
3

-3
4

Shanghai
5
11

8
44

Xian
-2
6

2
6

Zhangjiajie
3
10

6
35

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Wonderful Experiences in China

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Marvel at the Three Gorges

Step back in time to relive the majesty of the Tang Dynasty, of which Xian was the prosperous and glorious capital, with a colourful spectacular of traditional music and dancing.
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Travel on a Superfast Bullet Train

Zoom across China aboard a super-fast bullet train, on what is the world's longest high-speed railway network, travelling at up to 350 kilometres an hour in comfort.
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Visit the Ancient City of Xi'an

Step back in time to relive the majesty of the Tang Dynasty, of which Xian was the prosperous and glorious capital, with a colourful spectacular of traditional music and dancing.

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The whole experience was straightforward.

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What a wonderful country, so steeped in history and scenic views . Will definitely be going back but will go in off season, as it was too hot in June

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FAQ about Holidays in China

The best times to visit China are in the Spring, which falls between April – May and then in the Autumn, which is between September – October. This is when the weather is much more comfortable for tourists to explore.

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As our tour focuses on unique and authentic experiences restaurants are hand-picked to ensure quality and authentic traditional dishes. Vegetarians and vegans are well catered for as we make sure all dietary requirements are sent over to the guides prior to departure.

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We grade our tours on level of activity and amount of walking involved, which can be found on the tour pages on the website and in our brochures, under ‘Physical Rating’. We grade the tours as follows:
- Level 1 – A reasonable level of fitness is required, but its more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances.
- Level 2 – This will involve a little more time on your feet than level 1 tours and may involve a bit more walking or steps.
- Level 3 – A good level of fitness is required, as around 2-3 hours of walking will be required per day. Other activities such as cycling, may be included and walking longer distances.
- Level 4 – Level 4 is similar to level 3 but the activities may be of longer duration or a more challenging terrain.
- Level 5 – You’ll need to be fit and adventurous to participate in these tours as in some cases you will be active for most of the day on tough terrain or have physically demanding activities.
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The Great Wall of China stretches from Shanhaiguan on the Bohai Sea to Lop Lake in the Gobi Desert – around 4,000 miles. Most people visit the Great Wall from Beijing.

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China Holidays

Welcome to China

History & culture

Natural wonders

Culinary Delights

The Great wall

Top Holidays to China

Wonders of China

Majestic Yangtze

China by Rail

Glories of China

China: The Big One

Ancient China

Dreams of Nature

Amazing cities to visit in China

Let Us Inspire You

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Things to see in China

Giant Pandas

Great Wall of China

Temple of Heaven

Terracotta Warriors

Li River Cruise

Yangtze River Cruise

Best time to visit in China

Visiting China in April

Visiting China in October

Wonderful Experiences in China

Marvel at the Three Gorges

Travel on a Superfast Bullet Train

Visit the Ancient City of Xi'an

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