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Cultural China - A Beginner’s Luxury Tour
11 days from £6,490 for 2023 per person
If you have never been to China before, this is the trip for you. It has been tailored to strike a balance between the fascinating and historical cities to the stunning rural countryside. Begin the trip in the capital, Beijing and by staying in the skyscraper hotel the China World Summit Wing. After cycles of destruction and reconstruction, Beijing's mix of new and old is truly unique and you will explore it all from Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall to practicing Taiji in the Temple of Heaven.
From here fly on to Xi'an to have dinner in the vibrant Muslim Quarter of the city and be dumbstruck by the sheer scale and wonder of the Terracotta Warriors Army. After 4 nights in cities it's time to head south to Guangxi province and experience the abundance of natural beauty here. Spend a night in the city of Guilin before driving south to Yangshuo, truly a gift from the Gods. The karst mountains that surround the town look out of place in the otherwise flat surroundings of paddy fields, which makes it the perfect area to explore by bike or gliding along the Li River.
End the holiday in the glitzy and smart metropolis of Shanghai. This is one of our favourite cities in Asia with opportunities to walk along the Bund with the famed skyline as a backdrop, visit world class museums, shop, party into the early morning and dine extremely well. After this trip you'll be desperate to return year on year!
This is purely a suggested itinerary, it can be booked as it is or used as a starting point for creating your own luxury tailor-made tour of China. If you'd like to see similar holidays, take a look at our favourite Honeymoons and Culinary Tours.
Itinerary details
11 days from £6,490 for 2023 per person
- Day 1 - China World Summit Wing - Beijing
Arrive in Beijing and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Welcome dinner is included. - Day 2 - China World Summit Wing - Beijing
Visit the iconic Jinshanling section of the Great Wall. Picnic lunch is included. - Day 3 - China World Summit Wing - Beijing
Take a Taiji (Tai Chi) lesson with a master at the Temple of Heaven and visit the Summer Palace in the afternoon. - Day 4 - Hilton Xi'an - Xi'an
Visit the 798 art district in the morning. Fly to Xian. Visit the Muslim Quarter in the afternoon. - Day 5 - Shangri-La Guilin - Guilin
Visit the awesome Terracotta Warriors Army. Fly to Guilin in the afternoon. - Day 6 - Yangshuo Riverside Resort - Yangshuo
Drive to Yangshuo. Visit the local workshops in Fuli village. Take a sunset hike OR bamboo ride on the river. - Day 7 - Yangshuo Riverside Resort - Yangshuo
Spend the day at leisure. There are plenty of activities to get involved with. - Day 8 - The Peninsula Shanghai - Shanghai
Transfer to the airport to fly to Shanghai. Afternoon at leisure. - Day 9 - The Peninsula Shanghai - Shanghai
Your choice of sightseeing in Shanghai. - Day 10 - The Peninsula Shanghai - Shanghai
Your choice of sightseeing in Shanghai. - Day 11 - In transit.
Take the 400km/h Maglev (the fastest train in China) to the airport for your departure flight.
Places of Interest
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