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Highlights of China with Yangtze Cruise – Extended Shanghai Stay

Experience the contrasts of China from the imperial wonders of Beijing and Xi’an to the wild landscapes of the Yangtze River, ahead of time to explore Shanghai.

Start in Beijing, exploring Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square, and the Forbidden City, the sprawling imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests, and China’s iconic Great Wall, a striking fortress with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Stroll through the Summer Palace, a beautifully landscaped royal retreat, and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony, savouring classic Chinese teas. Travel by high-speed train to Xi’an to witness the Terracotta Army of more than 2,000 warriors, wander the lively Muslim Quarter, stroll along the City Wall, and admire the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, followed by an optional evening Tang Dynasty performance.

Next, head to Chengdu, home of the giant panda, to visit the Panda Research Centre, sip tea at People’s Park, and walk through Kuanzhai Alley, lined with traditional courtyards, shops, and teahouses. Board a Victoria Cruises ship in Chongqing for a three-night journey down the Yangtze River, sailing through dramatic cliffs and landscapes of the Three Gorges, with optional excursions available along the way. Your time in ancient Suzhou will take you to the Lingering Garden and you’ll experience the city on a canal boat ride, before visiting a silk museum. Complete your tour in ultra-modern Shanghai, and take in the city’s most famous sights, from the Oriental Pearl to the Bund, on a guided excursion ahead of three days at leisure to spend as you see fit.

Price

from £3801 /pp

was £4224
Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - November 2027
Duration

19 days
Depart From

7 airports
Excursions & Visits

28 included
Meals

36 included
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £747.20 per month.

Experience the world-famous Great Wall of China, the largest man-made project in the world

Bronze guardian lion outside ornate palace buildings in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Discover Beijing with a tour covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven

Rows of ancient Terracotta Army statues in an excavated chamber in Xi’an, China

In Xi’an, witness the Terracotta Army, featuring more than 2,000 warriors and horses

Modern skyscrapers and the Oriental Pearl Tower along the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China

Spend three additional nights in cosmopolitan Shanghai with time to explore at leisure

After breakfast, begin your day in Beijing with a visit to Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world, before exploring the Forbidden City, the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties between 1420 and 1911, and the first UNESCO World Heritage Site of the tour. This magnificent palace encompasses 114 buildings, including an important imperial library, and showcases centuries of history and culture.

Continue to the striking Temple of Heaven, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, where emperors once held ceremonies to pray for good harvests. This complex of ritual buildings is set amid gardens and ancient pine woods, and its overall design symbolises the harmony between earth and heaven, a concept central to Chinese cosmology.

At lunchtime, enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine at a local restaurant, followed later by a chance to sample Beijing’s most famous dish, Peking roast duck, at the historic Quanjude restaurant, which has been serving this specialty for more than 150 years.

Following breakfast, today’s wish-list highlight is a visit to the Great Wall of China, at Badaling. This remarkable fortification, stretching over 1,500 miles across northern China, was originally constructed more than 2,000 years ago. You can choose to walk up to the wall or, if you’d prefer, take a cable car ride up (at your own expense), where the views from the top are breathtaking.

Returning to Beijing, your guide will take you to Qianmen Street. This pedestrian thoroughfare is lined with mock-period frontages. It was once part of the imperial route to the Temple of Heaven and later became one of the city’s busiest commercial hubs. As you wander, observe the former craftsman workshops, theatres, and warehouses sitting alongside popular outlets.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before visiting the Summer Palace, the former summer retreat of China’s emperors and their families. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is positioned around the vast Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, and is renowned for its landscaped gardens, ornate pavilions, pretty bridges and the famous marble boat.

Next, visit a traditional Chinese tea centre, where you’ll take part in a tea ceremony experience. A skilled tea master will prepare three classic varieties, such as green, black, and oolong, while explaining their origins, distinctive qualities, and traditional health benefits. You’ll then have lunch at a local restaurant.

Later, board your first high-speed train for the journey to Xi’an. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel.

This evening’s dinner features a speciality of Xi’an, a selection of delicious local dumplings, the region’s signature dish.

When you’ve had breakfast, you’ll experience another unforgettable excursion on this tour – a visit to the world-famous Terracotta Army. Buried over 2,000 years ago to guard the mausoleum of Qin Shihuang, China’s first emperor, this extraordinary site was unearthed in 1974 and revealed thousands of life-sized warriors, horses, and chariots, each uniquely detailed down to their armour and expressions. It remains one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.

In the afternoon, explore the Muslim Quarter, one of Xi’an’s most well-known cultural and culinary districts. Your tour manager will introduce the area’s history and food culture, including landmarks such as the Great Mosque. Before returning to your hotel, take some time to view the Bell Tower from the outside and capture some photos. Your hotel is just a 15-minute walk, so you can return later on if you wish.

Dinner will be at leisure, either at your hotel or a nearby restaurant. You can then choose to witness the grandeur of ancient China with the Xi’an Tang Dynasty Show, a spectacular performance that brings to life the music, dance, and culture of the Tang Dynasty. This spectacle features traditional costumes, dance, and live music, highlighting the culture of China’s Tang Dynasty.

Have breakfast before travelling to Xi’an City Wall, one of the oldest and largest city walls in China, originally built in the 14th century during the Ming Dynasty.

Next, visit the Small Goose Pagoda, a Buddhist pagoda constructed over 1,300 years ago during the Tang Dynasty, known for its slender brick design and historical significance as part of the Jianfu Temple complex.

After lunch, board a second high-speed train to Chengdu. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Enjoy breakfast, then join your tour manager for a visit to the Panda Research Centre, one of China’s leading conservation facilities dedicated to the protection of the giant panda. Chengdu is known as the ‘home of the panda’, and this centre plays a vital role in breeding, research, and education. You can observe pandas in a carefully designed, natural environment and, depending on the season, may even see young cubs alongside the adults.

Return to the city to explore People’s Park, a green space popular with locals for morning exercise, games, and socialising. Here, you’ll join the tradition of drinking tea in a classic teahouse, and see the famous Marriage Corner, where parents gather to share details about their unmarried children in the hope of arranging a match.

Later, discover Kuanzhai Alley, a quarter dating back to the Qing dynasty. The district combines traditional courtyard architecture with teahouses, restaurants, and small shops. It’s an ideal place to sample local snacks, enjoy some free time to explore, and take photographs before lunch at a local restaurant.

In the evening, experience a traditional Chinese hot pot dinner, a popular and social way of dining, where a simmering pot of broth is placed at the table, and a variety of meats, vegetables, and noodles are cooked together and shared.

Today, after breakfast, head to the Wenshu Temple, one of Chengdu’s best-preserved Buddhist monasteries and an active place of worship. Known as the spiritual heart of the city, the temple complex includes peaceful gardens, opulent halls, and surrounding markets.

Later, travel on another high-speed train to Chongqing, at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. On arrival, discover Chongqing’s striking cityscape during a half-day tour. Travel into the heart of the city, Jiefang Bei (Liberation Monument). This monument is a major landmark and the central point of the downtown area. It was originally built in the 1940s to commemorate China’s victory in World War II.

Take a short ride on the famous Liziba Monorail, where the track runs directly through a residential building before visiting Kuixing Pavilion, which offers views over the city and a close-up look at Chongqing’s distinctive “8D architecture,” with buildings connected on multiple levels.

This evening, have dinner at a local restaurant before a short panoramic drive through Chongqing to see the illuminated skyline.

Later, board your Victoria Cruises ship for a three-night sailing along the Yangtze River, the longest river in Asia. There are optional excursions that you can book during your journey.

Your first breakfast onboard is followed by some time sailing downstream and observing daily life along the banks. A shore excursion will take you to Mount Shuanggui, near Fengdu. This site is known for its centuries-old temples, peaceful grounds, and literary connections.

Lunch will then be served back onboard, and you can take advantage of the spacious viewing decks and enjoy the on-board lectures. This evening, a Captain’s welcome reception will be followed by a buffet dinner with the option to enjoy an additional shore excursion.

Today, after breakfast, your cruise takes you into the dramatic landscapes of the Three Gorges, one of China’s most famous natural wonders. You’ll sail first through the Qutang Gorge, the narrowest and most remarkable stretch, bordered by sheer cliffs that rise from the water. Next comes the Wu Gorge, renowned for its forested peaks often covered in mist.

Later, you’ll transfer to a smaller vessel for a leisurely excursion along the Goddess Stream, a tranquil tributary lined with steep cliffs and lush vegetation.

Returning to your ship, you’ll continue into the Xiling Gorge, the longest of the three, stretching for 41 miles, and the deepest, with towering limestone walls and dramatic bends in the river.

Enjoy a Captain’s farewell dinner on your final evening.

After breakfast on board, you’ll disembark for a guided visit to the Three Gorges Dam, an extraordinary feat of modern engineering. Spanning the Yangtze River at Sandouping in the Xiling Gorge, it is the largest hydroelectric power station in the world. Later, transfer to Yichang station to board a final high-speed train to Suzhou. A packed lunch will be provided for your journey. On arrival in Suzhou, you’ll travel to your centrally located hotel, set on a pedestrian street close to a wide choice of restaurants and cafés.

This evening, dinner is at leisure, giving you the chance to relax and explore local dining options at your own pace.

Enjoy breakfast in your hotel before visiting the Lingering Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Suzhou’s most celebrated classical gardens.

A 40-minute cruise along Suzhou’s ancient canals follows, gliding past whitewashed houses with black-tiled roofs and stone bridges, a setting that has earned the city its nickname, the ‘Venice of the East’. Today's visits also include a Silk Factory and Silk Museum, where you can learn about Suzhou’s ancient silk production.

Have lunch at a local restaurant, featuring traditional Suzhou cuisine, before a short transfer to Shanghai. On arrival, check into your centrally located hotel, with dinner at leisure.

After breakfast, head on over to the Oriental Pearl Tower, a symbol of Shanghai’s skyline, and travel up by lift to the observation deck, sitting at 259 meters, to see the city from above and take photos. Head back down to the Shanghai Urban History Development Museum at the base, housing interactive displays and lifelike wax figures that depict the city’s evolution from a small fishing village into a buzzing metropolis.

Next, stroll along the Bund, Shanghai’s famous riverside promenade, where colonial-era buildings sit opposite the futuristic skyscrapers of Pudong. Afterwards, enjoy some free time on East Nanjing Road, a pedestrian street and the most well known in China, perfect for shopping. Lunch is served at a local restaurant with traditional Chinese dishes.

This evening will be at leisure, or you can experience the magic of Shanghai after dark with an evening cruise along the Huangpu River, where the city’s skyline and Bund are illuminated. Glide past the futuristic skyscrapers of Pudong, including the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower, while admiring the colonial-era architecture lining the Bund. This hour-long cruise offers incredible photo opportunities and a relaxing way to see the city at night with a knowledgeable guide.

Have breakfast at the hotel this morning and continue sightseeing at your own pace.

You can also choose to join an optional city tour of Shanghai. Begin at Fuxing Park, where you can observe locals engaging in morning exercises, singing, and social activities. Next, explore the Xintiandi district, a lively commercial and entertainment area developed from renovated Shikumen (Stone Gate) houses. These unique residences, originating in the late 19th century, feature stone-framed gateways, black wooden doors, and small inner courtyards. Stroll through the narrow alleys, or Nongtang, which were once the heart of Shanghai’s community life, before stopping for lunch to taste Shanghai Xiaolongbao (delicate soup-filled dumplings with thin wrappers and rich, flavourful broth).

Return to the hotel later on for another evening at leisure in Shanghai.

Once you’ve had breakfast this morning, you’ll be free to explore or unwind at leisure. If you’d prefer to recharge, you can make the most of the hotel’s steam rooms or perhaps soak up city-wide views from its sleek bar area.

Those in favour of a more active day’s exploration can find plenty more memorable highlights with a return to the ultra-modern Pudong district. Of particular interest is the Pudong Art Museum, which showcases the evolution of Chinese artwork throughout the centuries, and Century Park, a 140-hectare urban oasis in heart of the district. If you were impressed by Shanghai’s skyline earlier in the week, this is also the perfect opportunity to see each towering skyscraper up close.

It’s another easy-going day on China’s east coast, and after breakfast at the hotel, you can spend it however you see fit. If you haven’t already, why not head to the elegant Puxi district, west of the Huangpu River. This charming neighbourhood, which is known for its Ming-Dynasty gardens and colonial-era enclaves, is considered the classical heart of Shanghai by many, and it’s ideal for a leisurely afternoon’s exploration.

Enjoy a final morning and afternoon at leisure in Shanghai, ticking off any remaining wish-list sights once you’ve had breakfast. Later tonight, you’ll travel independently by pre-arranged private taxi to Shanghai airport for your overnight flight home.

Tiananmen Gate with red flags and colourful gardens under a bright blue sky, Beijing, China

The Great Wall winding over mountain ridges, glowing in golden light at sunset, near Beijing, China

Marble Boat, Boat of Purity and Ease, Summer Palace, Beijing

Tea master performing a tea ceremony, China

A close-up of the ancient Terracotta Army statues in Xi’an, China

A detailed view of the Terracotta Army figures in armour, representing ancient Chinese soldiers in Xi’an, China

A giant panda surrounded by bamboo, holding and eating the bamboo leaves in Chengdu, China

A giant panda sitting among green bamboo leaves while chewing on bamboo in Chengdu, China

Main Building, Wenshu Yuan Temple, Wenshu Monastery, Chengdu, China

Chongqing on the Yangtze River at dusk, China

Exterior view of the Victoria Jenna cruise ship sailing through scenic river gorges in China, showcasing its multiple decks and elegant design

Three Gorges, Yangtze River, Chongqing, China

A red arch bridge spanning between steep cliffs above the Yangtze River, surrounded by green mountains and mist, China

Historical architecture on the Bund, Shanghai, China

View of the financial district in Pudong across the Huangpu River from the Bund, Shanghai, China

The Oriental Pearl Tower and skyscrapers glowing with colourful laser beams and reflections over the Huangpu River, Shanghai, China

Visit the Summer Palace in Beijing, a former royal retreat, and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony experience

Take a stroll down Qianmen Street, a well-known commercial and cultural pedestrian street in the heart of Beijing

Walk around the Xi'an City Wall, one of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved Chinese city walls, and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda

Spend time in the Panda Research Centre in Chengdu, drink tea at a classic teahouse, visit Wenshu Temple and explore historic Kuanzhai Alley

Ride on the Liziba Monorail in Chongqing as it travel through an apartment block

Glide down the Yangtze River with three nights aboard a Victoria Cruises’ ship

Sail through the Three Gorges, one of China’s most famous natural wonders, and choose from a range of onshore optional excursions

Wander around the Lingering Garden, cruise Suzhou's canals, and visit a Silk Factory and Silk Museum

Travel to the top of the Oriental Pearl Tower, visit the Shanghai Urban History Development Museum, Shanghai's Bund, and East Nanjing Road

Observe the sights of Shanghai at night with an optional evening river cruise

Sample an assortment of popular Chinese dishes, including Beijing duck, dumplings, and a traditional hot pot

Enjoy the convenience of four high-speed train journeys across the country

16 nights’ mixed-board accommodation in Beijing (3 nights), Xi’an (2), Chengdu (2), Suzhou (1) and Shanghai (5), full board accommodation aboard a Victoria Cruises ship (3 nights), plus two nights on the aircraft
16 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and nine dinners, including a Peking duck dinner, a dumpling dinner, a hot pot dinner, a welcome dinner, and a farewell dinner
One soft drink with meals
Tour of the main sights of Beijing over three days
Visit the Great Wall of China and Qianmen Street in Beijing
Visit the Summer Palace and tea ceremony experience in Beijing
Visit the Terracotta Army and Muslim Quarter in Xi’an
Visit the City Wall and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi’an
Visit the Panda Research Centre, the People’s Park teahouse, Wenshu Temple and Kuanzhai Alley in Chengdu
Ride on the Liziba Monorail in Chongqing
Visit to Mount Shuanggui along the Yangtze River
Visit the Lingering Garden, cruise Suzhou’s canals, and visit a Silk Factory and Silk Museum
Visit the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Urban History Development Museum, Shanghai's Bund, and East Nanjing Road in Shanghai
Return flights to Beijing and from Shanghai
Four high-speed train journeys
Private taxi transfer to Shanghai airport
Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager with a local guide in each city from day 2 to day 15
All mandatory local taxes and charges

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Departure point	Departure date	Price (per person)	Availability
Birmingham	April 2027 - November 2027	from £4257.00 pp	12 dates available
Birmingham	12 Apr 2027 Monday 19 days 30 Apr 2027 Friday	from £4257.00 was £4730.00
Birmingham	02 May 2027 Sunday 19 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £4356.00 was £4840.00
Birmingham	03 May 2027 Monday 19 days 21 May 2027 Friday	from £4257.00 was £4730.00
Birmingham	06 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £4338.00 was £4820.00
Birmingham	07 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £4338.00 was £4820.00
Birmingham	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 01 Jul 2027 Thursday	from £4338.00 was £4820.00
Birmingham	14 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 02 Jul 2027 Friday	from £4338.00 was £4820.00
Birmingham	20 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 08 Jul 2027 Thursday	from £4338.00 was £4820.00
Birmingham	21 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 09 Jul 2027 Friday	from £4338.00 was £4820.00
Birmingham	13 Sep 2027 Monday 19 days 01 Oct 2027 Friday	from £4347.00 was £4830.00
Birmingham	01 Nov 2027 Monday 19 days 19 Nov 2027 Friday	from £4293.00 was £4770.00
Birmingham	08 Nov 2027 Monday 19 days 26 Nov 2027 Friday	from £4293.00 was £4770.00
Glasgow	April 2027 - November 2027	from £4131.00 pp	12 dates available
Glasgow	12 Apr 2027 Monday 19 days 30 Apr 2027 Friday	from £4257.00 was £4730.00
Glasgow	02 May 2027 Sunday 19 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £4188.00 was £4654.00
Glasgow	03 May 2027 Monday 19 days 21 May 2027 Friday	from £4131.00 was £4590.00
Glasgow	06 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £4170.00 was £4634.00
Glasgow	07 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £4212.00 was £4680.00
Glasgow	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 01 Jul 2027 Thursday	from £4170.00 was £4634.00
Glasgow	14 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 02 Jul 2027 Friday	from £4212.00 was £4680.00
Glasgow	20 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 08 Jul 2027 Thursday	from £4221.00 was £4690.00
Glasgow	21 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 09 Jul 2027 Friday	from £4260.00 was £4734.00
Glasgow	13 Sep 2027 Monday 19 days 01 Oct 2027 Friday	from £4323.00 was £4804.00
Glasgow	01 Nov 2027 Monday 19 days 19 Nov 2027 Friday	from £4293.00 was £4770.00
Glasgow	08 Nov 2027 Monday 19 days 26 Nov 2027 Friday	from £4293.00 was £4770.00
London Gatwick	April 2027 - November 2027	from £3801.00 pp	12 dates available
London Gatwick	12 Apr 2027 Monday 19 days 30 Apr 2027 Friday	from £4062.00 was £4514.00
London Gatwick	02 May 2027 Sunday 19 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £3861.00 was £4290.00
London Gatwick	03 May 2027 Monday 19 days 21 May 2027 Friday	from £3801.00 was £4224.00
London Gatwick	06 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £3843.00 was £4270.00
London Gatwick	07 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £3882.00 was £4314.00
London Gatwick	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 01 Jul 2027 Thursday	from £3843.00 was £4270.00
London Gatwick	14 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 02 Jul 2027 Friday	from £3882.00 was £4314.00
London Gatwick	20 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 08 Jul 2027 Thursday	from £3843.00 was £4270.00
London Gatwick	21 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 09 Jul 2027 Friday	from £3882.00 was £4314.00
London Gatwick	13 Sep 2027 Monday 19 days 01 Oct 2027 Friday	from £3999.00 was £4444.00
London Gatwick	01 Nov 2027 Monday 19 days 19 Nov 2027 Friday	from £4131.00 was £4590.00
London Gatwick	08 Nov 2027 Monday 19 days 26 Nov 2027 Friday	from £4131.00 was £4590.00
London Heathrow	April 2027 - November 2027	from £3843.00 pp	12 dates available
London Heathrow	12 Apr 2027 Monday 19 days 30 Apr 2027 Friday	from £4098.00 was £4554.00
London Heathrow	02 May 2027 Sunday 19 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £3900.00 was £4334.00
London Heathrow	03 May 2027 Monday 19 days 21 May 2027 Friday	from £3843.00 was £4270.00
London Heathrow	06 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £3882.00 was £4314.00
London Heathrow	07 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £3924.00 was £4360.00
London Heathrow	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 01 Jul 2027 Thursday	from £3936.00 was £4374.00
London Heathrow	14 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 02 Jul 2027 Friday	from £3972.00 was £4414.00
London Heathrow	20 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 08 Jul 2027 Thursday	from £3936.00 was £4374.00
London Heathrow	21 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 09 Jul 2027 Friday	from £3972.00 was £4414.00
London Heathrow	13 Sep 2027 Monday 19 days 01 Oct 2027 Friday	from £4035.00 was £4484.00
London Heathrow	01 Nov 2027 Monday 19 days 19 Nov 2027 Friday	from £4131.00 was £4590.00
London Heathrow	08 Nov 2027 Monday 19 days 26 Nov 2027 Friday	from £4131.00 was £4590.00
London Stansted	April 2027 - November 2027	from £4095.00 pp	12 dates available
London Stansted	12 Apr 2027 Monday 19 days 30 Apr 2027 Friday	from £4095.00 was £4550.00
London Stansted	02 May 2027 Sunday 19 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £4194.00 was £4660.00
London Stansted	03 May 2027 Monday 19 days 21 May 2027 Friday	from £4095.00 was £4550.00
London Stansted	06 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £4176.00 was £4640.00
London Stansted	07 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £4176.00 was £4640.00
London Stansted	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 01 Jul 2027 Thursday	from £4176.00 was £4640.00
London Stansted	14 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 02 Jul 2027 Friday	from £4176.00 was £4640.00
London Stansted	20 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 08 Jul 2027 Thursday	from £4176.00 was £4640.00
London Stansted	21 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 09 Jul 2027 Friday	from £4176.00 was £4640.00
London Stansted	13 Sep 2027 Monday 19 days 01 Oct 2027 Friday	from £4185.00 was £4650.00
London Stansted	01 Nov 2027 Monday 19 days 19 Nov 2027 Friday	from £4131.00 was £4590.00
London Stansted	08 Nov 2027 Monday 19 days 26 Nov 2027 Friday	from £4131.00 was £4590.00
Manchester	April 2027 - November 2027	from £3942.00 pp	12 dates available
Manchester	12 Apr 2027 Monday 19 days 30 Apr 2027 Friday	from £4188.00 was £4654.00
Manchester	02 May 2027 Sunday 19 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £3999.00 was £4444.00
Manchester	03 May 2027 Monday 19 days 21 May 2027 Friday	from £3942.00 was £4380.00
Manchester	06 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £3981.00 was £4424.00
Manchester	07 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £4023.00 was £4470.00
Manchester	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 01 Jul 2027 Thursday	from £3981.00 was £4424.00
Manchester	14 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 02 Jul 2027 Friday	from £4023.00 was £4470.00
Manchester	20 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 08 Jul 2027 Thursday	from £3981.00 was £4424.00
Manchester	21 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 09 Jul 2027 Friday	from £4023.00 was £4470.00
Manchester	13 Sep 2027 Monday 19 days 01 Oct 2027 Friday	from £4134.00 was £4594.00
Manchester	01 Nov 2027 Monday 19 days 19 Nov 2027 Friday	from £4293.00 was £4770.00
Manchester	08 Nov 2027 Monday 19 days 26 Nov 2027 Friday	from £4293.00 was £4770.00
Newcastle	April 2027 - November 2027	from £3999.00 pp	12 dates available
Newcastle	12 Apr 2027 Monday 19 days 30 Apr 2027 Friday	from £4257.00 was £4730.00
Newcastle	02 May 2027 Sunday 19 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £4059.00 was £4510.00
Newcastle	03 May 2027 Monday 19 days 21 May 2027 Friday	from £3999.00 was £4444.00
Newcastle	06 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £4041.00 was £4490.00
Newcastle	07 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £4080.00 was £4534.00
Newcastle	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 01 Jul 2027 Thursday	from £4041.00 was £4490.00
Newcastle	14 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 02 Jul 2027 Friday	from £4080.00 was £4534.00
Newcastle	20 Jun 2027 Sunday 19 days 08 Jul 2027 Thursday	from £4041.00 was £4490.00
Newcastle	21 Jun 2027 Monday 19 days 09 Jul 2027 Friday	from £4080.00 was £4534.00
Newcastle	13 Sep 2027 Monday 19 days 01 Oct 2027 Friday	from £4194.00 was £4660.00
Newcastle	01 Nov 2027 Monday 19 days 19 Nov 2027 Friday	from £4293.00 was £4770.00
Newcastle	08 Nov 2027 Monday 19 days 26 Nov 2027 Friday	from £4293.00 was £4770.00

Exterior view of the Mercure Beijing Downtown hotel with a small fountain and potted plants in front of the modern glass entrance in Beijing, China

Highlights of China with Yangtze Cruise and Shanghai Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Yangtze River, Suzhou, Shanghai You will be staying in a series of comfortable hotels, conveniently located for your tour itinerary, plus a cruise ship on the Yangtze River.

Highlights of China with Yangtze Cruise

China

Experience the contrasts of China with the megacities of Shanghai and Beijing, a cruise down the Yangtze, and visits to the Great Wall, Terracotta Army, as well as a chance to see the legendary pandas. Scenery & Nature Small Group

Experience the world-famous Great Wall of China, the largest man-made project in the world
Discover Beijing with a tour covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven
In Xi’an, witness the Terracotta Army, featuring more than 2,000 warriors and horses

16 days from £3,572 pp

was £3,969 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - November 2029
Duration

16 days
Depart From

7 airports
Excursions & Visits

28 included
Meals

33 included

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Japan Unveiled

Japan

Experience Japanese culture on this escorted tour, which will introduce you to Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hiroshima, Kyoto and more. Flights included. Best Selling Rail

Take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, an ancient and spiritual practice
Journey to the sacred eight natural springs and traditional thatched houses of Oshino and Lake Kawaguchi
Immerse yourself in the energy of Japan’s electrifying capital, Tokyo, on a guided tour

16 days from £5,845 pp

was £6,495 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

March 2027 - November 2029
Duration

16 days
Depart From

5 airports
Excursions & Visits

16 included
Meals

16 included

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Mount Fuji in the warm glow of an orange sunset, with soft clouds drifting across the sky and pink cherry blossoms in full bloom framing the foreground

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Japan's Scenic South & the Golden Route

Japan

Combine exploration of Japan’s enchanting southern islands, Kyushu and Shikoku, with the neon-lit treasures of its hyper-modern mainland centres. Scenery & Nature History & Culture

Immerse yourself in the energy of Japan’s electrifying capital with excursions to Tokyo Skytree and Shibuya
Ride a bullet train to Kyoto and uncover its medieval landmarks and Geisha district
Explore Kyushu’s historic craft industries with guided tours of Fukuoka, Dazaifu and an Imari pottery factory

16 days from £5,975 pp

was £6,639 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - November 2029
Duration

16 days
Depart From

2 airports
Excursions & Visits

16 included
Meals

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The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made. In many developing countries access is sometimes not as easy as at home. Should you have walking difficulties, getting around monuments and attractions may be harder and, in some cases, impossible. Should you have any concerns whatsoever please do contact us prior to travel.

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

The order of the itinerary in Beijing may vary depending on ticket availability, however all sights listed will be included.

2026

British Citizens do not require a visa to enter mainland China for stays of up to 30 days. Your passport must be valid for six months after the date you arrive in China and contain two blank pages.

If you are not a British Citizen other conditions may apply. We strongly recommend that you refer to the FCDO website for further information.
On arrival in China you may need to pass through medical screening which usually means, but is not limited to, body temperature scanning.

2027 and beyond

British Citizens require a visa to enter mainland China. Your passport must be valid for six months after the date you arrive in China and contain two blank pages. Those aged 14 to 70 years are required to attend a Visa For China Application Centre, in person, where a scan of your fingerprints is taken as part of the application. There are visa centres in London, Manchester, Belfast and Edinburgh.

The Travel Visa Company can also assist you with all your visa requirements. You can call them on 01270 904 002 or email [email protected]. Note that additional charges will apply.

If you are not a British Citizen other conditions may apply.

On arrival in China you may need to pass through medical screening which usually means, but is not limited to, body temperature scanning.

All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).

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