China’s 5,000 years of civilization collide with a 21st-century powerhouse vibe, making the huge country an immensely captivating place to visit. Its innate sense of culture is evident in much loved proverbs; ‘a book is like a garden carried in the pocket’ reads one that neatly evokes China’s widespread characteristics of natural beauty, creativity and no-nonsense practicality. In Beijing, enjoy the splendours of the Forbidden City and take in cutting-edge art at Dashanzi Art District, then head out to the Great Wall; visit Shanghai for urban pizzazz and eye-popping sky-rise architecture; marvel at the misty beauty of the Guilin limestone landscape; cruise the Yangtze to see ancient wonders and (controversial) engineering innovation; sample spicy Sichuan cuisine in Chengdu, also renowned for its giant pandas.
And that’s just for starters. Wherever you go, daily life also delights – from kite flyers to vibrant markets and time-honoured tai chi sessions in public parks.
Journey to the capital city of Beijing on our Classic China tour. See the iconic Tian An Men Square, catch a glimpse of life in the Hutongs and amble on the Great Wall of China, a World Heritage site. Take a day train to Xi'an, to explore the bustling Muslim Quarter and to visit the Terracotta Warriors and Museum of Horses.
This Tibet tour takes you to the ‘must see’ sights such as the Potala and Tashilunpo monastery, but also to places that many tourists do not usually see, such as the hermit retreat at Drak Yerpa, the manor house at Namseling with the chance to also visit an authentic festival.
South China & Indochina Explorer from Dragoman is an exhilarating holiday in Cambodia, China, Thailand. Available from 9 Oct 2020 to 2 Nov 2021 this 26 day trip costs from £2,385 and has a maximum group size of 22 persons.
Explore China on a deeper level from the huge Buddha Statues of Datong to the Sugarloaf Mountains of Guilin. This comprehensive tour will take you from the iconic Great Wall of China, Terracotta Warriors of Xian, Shanghai's intricate neighbourhoods, and the medieval city of Pingyao contrasting the ancient with the modern.
This ultimate itinerary follows the dramatic path of the famous Silk Road. Traverse Imperial China from capital Beijing to the nation’s barren western limits then through the secretive central Asian countries of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Your trip will finish with a half day sightseeing in the Sultanhamet area of Istanbul, Turkey.
Empires of Central & South East from Dragoman is an exhilarating holiday in Cambodia, China, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. Available from 26 Jul 2020 to 2 Nov 2021 this 101 day trip costs from £8,135 and has a maximum group size of 22 persons.
A moderate graded trek to explore the mysterious kingdoms of far west Tibet.
Travelling on one of the most scenic and culturally diverse overland journeys in China you will meet the colourful ethnic groups of two stunning provinces as well as explore the picturesque countryside along the Li River.
Unlock the secrets of the Silk Road on this immersive journey across Central Asia
Available from 01 September 2020 to 17 September 2020 this 16 day trip costs from £4085 and has a maximum group size of 12 persons.
