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.
Beijing, the enthralling capital city of China, is your first stop on our China Experience tour. Visit Tian An Men Square and the Great Wall of China. Take a day train to Xi’an to explore the bustling Muslim Quarter and to visit the Terracotta Warriors and Museum of Horses. See the Giant Pandas and Wen Shu Temple in Chengdu.
Walk back in time along little visited sections of the Great Wall, explore Beijing’s cultural highlights and stay in comfortable hotel accommodation.
South China & Indochina Explorer from Dragoman is an exhilarating holiday in Cambodia, China, Thailand. Available from 15 Mar 2020 to 2 Nov 2021 this 26 day trip costs from £2,019 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.
Central Silk Route & Mongolia from Dragoman is an exhilarating holiday in China, Mongolia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. Available from 18 Jun 2021 to 12 Oct 2021 this 96 day trip costs from £7,485 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 07 April 2020 to 23 April 2020 this 16 day trip costs from £3885 and has a maximum group size of 12 persons.
