China Tours
- Shanghai
- Beijing
- Great Wall of China
- Yangtze River
- Hong Kong
Trying to summarize one of the world's largest countries, longest histories and largest populations is almost as intimidating as travelling there. In a way, China is its own world. The cities - many could be countries in their own right - run the gamut. From western-facing Hong Kong to historical Beijing and futuristic Shanghai, they can be enchanting, bewildering and ghastly in equal measure. The countryside oozes millennia of history, as much through Great Wall-size monuments and fairy tale landscapes as through a daily village life, suspended somewhere between the middle ages and an uncertain future. All this is China and more: the future before it arrives, shaded by a past with no end.
Roam China: Hong Kong to Beijing (ACRC)
Highlights: Exploring Shanghai and Hong Kong's bustling streets and Yangshuo's karst scenery, cruising the Three Gorges of the Yangtse River, discovering history in Xi'an and Beijing.
Soak in the vibrant pulse of Hong Kong, float down the Yangtze on a Chinese-style riverboat and walk the Great Wall with other others that share your appetite for adventure. Enjoy eighteen days packed with China's major sights and out-of-the way gems with the freedom to choose those that interest you. Cycle along Xian’s ancient city walls and through the stunning rice fields and limestone karsts of Yangzhou. Explore gorgeous scenery straight out of a painting or just relax and take it all in.
China Adventure (ACBH)
Highlights: Exploring Beijing's Forbidden City and hutongs, walking the Great Wall, trekking through rice terraces, Xi'an's old city walls, kung fu monks and cycling through rural ...
Explore a side of China you never knew existed on this eye-opening bike-based adventure. Using rural roads that wind through tiny villages and past seemingly endless rice fields, you’ll get a full dose of this land’s truly incredible history, culture and geography. On two wheels, you’ll tour the imperial tombs and palaces of the walled city of Xi’an, study curious limestome karst formations, navigate the busy streets of Beijing and relax, secure in the knowledge that your downtime is rightly earned.
Essential China (ACEC)
Highlights: Hiking the Great Wall, exploring the Forbidden City and Terracotta Warrior Museum, visiting a Panda sanctuary and the Giant Buddha of Leshan, exploring the holy ...
Encounter the essence of China in all its wonderful diversity—climb the Great Wall and stare down the Terracotta Warriors before heading into the south on this three-week tour of China's cultural and natural highlights. Rest your gaze on the giant Buddha of Leshan, ancient mountainside monasteries at Emei then float down the world famous Three Gorges of the Yangtze River before stepping out to experience the vibrant rural life and stunning scenery of Yangshuo. With your accommodation and transport arranged by our expert CEOs, this adventure offers up a great combination of must-see highlights and free time to explore on your own.
Wild China (ACWC)
Highlights: Wandering ancient Beijing, Lijiang and Xi'an, sleeping overnight in a monastery, hiking Emeishan and Tiger Leaping Gorge, marvelling at Yangshuo's rural life and basking in ...
Walk the Great Wall of China and trek through the stunning Tiger Leaping Gorge. Stare down Terracotta Warriors and commune with giant pandas. For those seeking a unique adventure that balances China’s highlights with a look at its ‘wild’ side, this three-week tour gives you the classics before taking you further afield to the hidden gems. Best of all, you get the free time you need to explore at your own pace. Whether wandering mountain monasteries or cycling through the region’s watercolor scenery, this tour will take you down the road less travelled.
Tibet Adventure (ACTA)
Highlights: Incredible monuments, bustling Beijing, hike the Great Wall, overland journey by Trans Tibetan railway to Lhasa, monk debates in Sera Monastery, call your loved ones ...
Take part in rituals and haggle for a bargain in the markets. From modern Beijing, travel back in time across scenic countryside to Tibet on this well-packed overland adventure. Witness the splendour of Potala Palace and the majesty of remote monasteries and then celebrate the journey to Kathmandu. Wake up to views of Everest and enjoy a window into the heart of this remote land. A local guide and CEO will show you the region’s hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've climbed down from the roof of the world.
Trans Mongolian Express (ACTM)
Highlights: Forbidden City courtyards, ride the rails through Mongolian steppes and Siberia, stay in a village on Lake Baikal, admire the grand structure of Moscow's Kremlin ...
From the Great Wall of China to the Hermitage in St Petersburg, travel halfway around the world in three incredible weeks. Board one of the world’s great trains and ride the rails on this once-in-a-lifetime trip across the grassy steppes of Mongolia and through the taiga forests of Siberia. Share train carriages with locals, overnight in Mongolian ger tents and in cozy Russian homestays. Not only does this trip provide the perfect blend of comfortable accommodations and plenty of activities but also free time to explore this fascinating region at your own pace.
Best of China (ACBC)
Highlights: Walking the Great Wall and Forbidden City, exploring the Temple of Heaven and traditional hutongs, facing Terracotta Warriors, Li River scenery, rural exploration and cooking ...
From cosmopolitan cities to ancient capitals and surreal rural scenery, China’s stunning diversity offers adventurous visitors to the Middle Kingdom a chance to explore both its modern allure and ancient past. A rapidly changing country, now is the time to discover its cultural and historical diversity — and do it with a bit of style! Our experienced CEO will lead the way and eliminate the hassle so you're free to explore China's urban and rural highlights and discover something special.
Beijing to Hong Kong Express (ACBK)
Highlights: Climbing the Great Wall, strolling through Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, striking a pose with Terracotta Warriors, cycling through rice paddies and marvelling at ...
Stand face to face with the Terracotta Warriors and marvel at the Temple of Heaven and other national treasures on this ten-day showcase of four diverse yet defining pieces of the Middle Kingdom. From the Forbidden City to the power of the Great Wall, head south through spectacular karst scenery to the bright lights of Hong Kong. Discover China's natural and cultural highlights with the perfect combination of included activities and free time to explore.
Classic China Adventure (ACCAD)
Highlights: Learn the history of famed Chinese sites including The Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and the Terracotta Warriors, taste various regional specialties such as Beijing duck ...
- Trip Style:
- Discovery Adventures
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
If you’ve always been intrigued by the mysteries of the Middle Kingdom’s tremendous past and the promise of its future, then dive into the wonders of China on this exceptional tour. Walk back in time along the Great Wall, stare down the stoic Terracotta Warriors and watch acrobats fly through the Shanghai air. With your accommodation and transportation arranged by our expert guides, this adventure offers up a great combination of must-see highlights and authentic activities to engage your inner explorer. Ready? Let’s go!
Shanghai to Beijing Express (ACCB)
Highlights: Discovering Chinese history in Beijing and its future in Shanghai, exploring the canals of Suzhou and witnessing a traditional performance, trekking the Great Wall and ...
Gaze up at Shanghai's futuristic high-rises before leaping back in time to stare down an army of Terracotta Warriors and walk along the Great Wall. Get a taste of China on this fast-paced tour of the Middle Kingdom’s highlights. With the perfect blend of guided activities and free time to explore on your own, this adventure is perfect for those who want to explore the region’s delicate balance of ancient culture and modern convenience.
Ancient Empires—Beijing to Tokyo (ACCJ)
Highlights: Meeting Terracotta Warriors, exploring canal towns, the Great Wall, Mount Fuji and discovering spiritual Mt Koya.
Explore two ancient nations in 18 well-packed days on this unique journey that takes you from the epic lengths of the Great Wall of China to the poetic views of Mt Fuji. You'll face an army of Terracotta Warriors for an historical encounter you won't soon forget and spend nights in a traditional Ryokan and a shukubo temple lodging for an authentic Japanese experience. Our CEOs will take you off the beaten track to reveal the cultural treasures of the region’s ancient sites.
China Express (ACCR)
Highlights: Trekking along the Great Wall, visiting the Forbidden City and Canal Town, experiencing a local meal and Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, and enjoying an acrobat ...
Walk backwards in time along the Great Wall and stare down an army of Terracotta Warriors before leaping into the future of Shanghai's incredible high-rise towers on this fast-paced tour of China’s highlights. With the perfect blend of guided activities and free time to explore on your own, this adventure is perfect for those who want to get a taste of China in a short amount of time.
China & Tibet Cultural Journey (ACCTD)
Highlights: Trying your hand at Chinese calligraphy with the help of a local expert, pondering Tibetan spirituality on visits to Buddhist temples and monasteries. observing pandas ...
- Trip Style:
- Discovery Adventures
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
While retracing the footsteps of ancient warriors along the Great Wall you realize you’re onto something. You want to get into the heart of the Middle Kingdom and our guides will take you ‘over the wall’. Handpicked for their expertise, they’ll bring you deep into China and walk backward in time with you to Tibet where you’ll reconnect with ancient ways long forgotten by the modern world. From Sichuan Opera to calligraphy classes in Xi’an, you won’t just experience China’s arts and culture, you’ll become a part of it.
Highlights of China (ACHC)
Highlights: Exploring Shanghai's Bund and visiting the Shanghai Museum. Hangzhou's cultural heart of West Lake and a tea plantation. Cycling Yangshuo's dramatic rice fields, relaxing on ...
Experience the towering achievements of China's rich history as you walk backwards in time along the Great Wall and reflect on its future among Shanghai’s gleaming towers. Explore the country’s great cities, magnificent architecture, Buddhist heritage, archaeological treasures while not missing the Middle Kingdom's natural wonders—float down the Yangtze River and wander among iconic limestone karts. Our expert CEOs will reveal the region’s hidden gems, taking the hassle out of travel so you can focus on experiencing all that China has to offer.
Tibet Encompassed (ACKA)
Highlights: Incredible monuments, bustling Beijing, overland journey by Trans Tibetan railway to Lhasa, debating monks in Sera Monastery, complete a kora around Mt Kailash and a ...
From China's modern capital of Beijing travel back in time across grasslands of central China to Tibet and ‘the roof of the world’. Witness the splendour of Potala Palace, the backdrop of Everest and the majesty of remote monasteries before arriving for a hike at Asia's most sacred mountain, Mt. Kailash. This comprehensive Tibetan tour features small 4x4 vehicles to get off the beaten track, local guides and an expert CEO to lead the way. So make sure your camera’s charged and be prepared to have your breath taken away by mesmerizing Tibet.
Project China—Pandas (ACZJ)
Highlights: Walking Shanghai's streets, Beijing's monuments and along the Great Wall, meeting the Terracotta Warriors, volunteering at rural organic farm in north China and at the ...
This unique itinerary introduces the highlights of the Middle Kingdom — from the historic gems of modern Beijing to the ancient walls of Xian and cosmopolitan glitter of contemporary Shanghai, while allowing you to give back to the community at the same time. From the palaces and temples of Beijing venture to the countryside to experience the grandeur of the Great Wall and work with intellectually challenged youth at a unique organic farm based centre designed to offer employment opportunities and training to intellectually challenged people. In Xian witness the world famous Terracotta warriors, in Chengdu indulge in the culinary spice that is Sichuan cuisine and volunteer at the largest Panda reserve in the world to help ensure these distinctly Chinese icons are around for future generations to admire.
Roam China—Beijing to Hong Kong (ACRG)
Highlights: Exploring cosmopolitan cities, ancient capitals and charming rural villages, cruising the Yangtze River, marvelling at the Terracotta Warriors and standing in awe of the Great ...
For ambitious travellers on a tight budget who are after an experience full of the very best this country has to offer, this tour showcases the scenic wonders without missing its most famous cities and sites. See the future in Shanghai then walk back in time along the Great Wall. Our licensed CEOs will help you dig deeper into the very best of China. Offering a great deal of flexibility, our optional activities allow you to go beyond the highlights.
China Backroads (ACTC)
Highlights: The historic grandeur or the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terracotta warriors. The vibrant monasteries, alpine peaks and grasslands of Tibetan Nomads. Spicy Chengdu, Yangshuo's ...
Modern and ancient; bustling and pacific; crowded and isolated—China is a study in mind-blowing contrasts. This trip explores all of them, from the skyscrapers of modern Hong Kong and Beijing to the 3,000-years-plus history of Xi’an, eastern terminus of the Silk Road and the isolated monasteries and rural villages of the Tibetan grasslands that remain virtually untouched by the twenty-first century. This truly is where time stands still and passes you by, often at the same moment. Travel tip: Leave your watch at home.
Trans Mongolian Adventure (ARRT)
Highlights: Wandering St Petersburg streets and Beijing hutongs, taking the train across the steppes, dining on Lake Baikal's fish, admiring Red Square and Chinese temples, spending ...
Epic doesn't begin to describe this overland journey from Russia to China. From the cathedrals of Russia to the imperial palaces of Beijing, you'll encounter the best of St Petersburg and Moscow before boarding the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway en route to Lake Baikal. Experience secluded Mongolia's colourful culture and spend a night in a ger before continuing on to the palaces of Beijing. An experienced CEO will lead the way and take care of the details so you’re free to enjoy one of the world's greatest train rides. Offering a balance of guided excursions and free time, this adventure is proof that getting there is half the fun.
MyGuide Beijing (TACMGB)
Highlights: The day is yours but some highlights in Beijing include The Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven, National Grand Theatre, Silk Street Market, The Sumner ...
- Trip Style:
- Independent
- Physical Grading:
- 1
There for you. There is no better way to explore a city than with your own guide. MyGuide is perfect for those looking for the knowledge and security offered by one of our CEOs (Chief Experience Officers). Build your own itinerary based on your interests and according to your own schedule. You can enjoy services of one of our CEOs up to a maximum of eight hours.
| Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roam China: Hong Kong to Beijing (ACRC) | 18 days | yolo | Basic |
From
$1849
USD
|
| China Adventure (ACBH) | 15 days | Active | Basic |
From
$1499
USD
|
| Essential China (ACEC) | 21 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$2799
USD
|
| Wild China (ACWC) | 21 days | Classic | Basic |
From
$2699
USD
|
| Tibet Adventure (ACTA) | 15 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$2849
USD
|
| Trans Mongolian Express (ACTM) | 21 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$4499
USD
|
| Best of China (ACBC) | 12 days | Classic | Comfort |
From
$1999
USD
|
| Beijing to Hong Kong Express (ACBK) | 10 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$1549
USD
|
| Classic China Adventure (ACCAD) | 8 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
From
$1759
USD
|
| Shanghai to Beijing Express (ACCB) | 8 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$1149
USD
|
| Ancient Empires—Beijing to Tokyo (ACCJ) | 18 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$4399
USD
|
| China Express (ACCR) | 8 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$1149
USD
|
| China & Tibet Cultural Journey (ACCTD) | 15 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
From
$3949
USD
|
| Highlights of China (ACHC) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$2449
USD
|
| Tibet Encompassed (ACKA) | 21 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$4599
USD
Save 25% on
July 7, 2012
$3450
USD
|
| Project China—Pandas (ACZJ) | 14 days | Volunteer | Standard |
From
$2149
USD
Save 15% on
July 2, 2012
$1827
USD
|
| Roam China—Beijing to Hong Kong (ACRG) | 18 days | yolo | Basic |
From
$1849
USD
Save 25% on
June 24, 2012
$1387
USD
|
| China Backroads (ACTC) | 18 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$2399
USD
|
| Trans Mongolian Adventure (ARRT) | 17 days | yolo | Basic |
From
$2749
USD
|
| MyGuide Beijing (TACMGB) | 1 days | Independent | N/A |
From
$149
USD
|


