China Travel

There is something for everyone in China.

From the rugged natural beauty of Sichuan and Tibet to the futuristic skyline of Shanghai; from the timeless scenery along the Yangtze River to ancient trading towns and desert oases of the Silk Road; from the remarkable man-made feat that is the Great Wall to the natural marvel of Yellow Mountain – whatever you want you will find it here. Expect to have your preconceptions challenged, and to be awed and inspired on a daily basis when you travel to the most populous nation on earth with us.

What to Expect

The first thing that strikes visitors to China is its vastness in terms of both geography and population. It is a country with an incredible history of dynastic rule, which was eventually replaced by communist domination and closed to the outside world for many years. However, modern day China has advanced far from the image of uniformly clothed peasant workers on bicycles. The country now has a growing middle class determined to practise their capitalist principles in what is still a communist political system. In larger cities you may experience the shove of railway station crowds, the noise of construction work and the sight of young entrepreneurs holding mobile phones and eating “fast food”. But venture away from the large cities and you will be rewarded with an experience that stays with you for years after you leave. From the deserts of Xinjiang, to the Terracotta Warriors in Xian, from the beauty of the Li River near Guilin to the mystery of the “Silk Road”, from the relaxing getaway towns of Yangshuo, Lijiang and Dali to Tibet’s magnificent mountains and monasteries - China’s diversity is more evident than perhaps in any other country in the world.

The travel industry in China has for quite some time now been growing at a rapid pace. However, there are still a number of areas in China where the freshness and novelty of tourism is still evident. Major cities now offer facilities and services at western standards; however travelling in the more remote areas of China may involve road travel on bumpy roads, noisy trains, and the use of clean but basic accommodation. You may also find that attitudes towards customer service may not always be at the standard you would expect in a western country.

Our top 5 most popular China Tours:

1.   Highlights of China – 10 days
2.   China Panorama – 15 days
3.   Yangtze & Beyond – 18 days
4.   Tibet Experience – 12 days
5.   Yangtze & Yunnan – 18 days

View our full list of China Tours.