China: The Grand Tour
China: The Grand Tour
China: The Grand Tour
16 Days Starting in Beijing, China and ending in Shanghai, China
Visiting: Beijing, Great Wall of China, Xi'An, Chengdu, Guilin, Yangshuo County, Chongqing, Yangtze River, Shanghai, London
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 18
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
14-99
Special diets catered:
Please advise requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
From:
$5620 (USD) including Flights from the UKTour Overview
This comprehensive tour of China visits the treasures of Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors at Xian, the picturesque scenery between Guilin and Yangshuo and the pandas at Chengdu. Cruise the Yangtze river and visit the Three Gorges Dam, before ending the tour in cosmopolitan Shanghai.
Discover historic Beijing in the Liulichang district.
Visit the Terracotta Warriors & enjoy a Yangste river cruise.
Stay overnight near the less-visited Jinshanling section of the Great Wall.
Tea tasting at the Huxinting Teahouse in Shanghai.
Private expert-led tour of the Shanghai Museum.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Fly To Beijing
Location: Beijing
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) direct to Beijing with British Airways.
Day 2 : Beijing
Location: Beijing
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive and transfer to the Novotel Peace Hotel (or similar)* for 3 nights. Afternoon visit to the Temple of Heaven. Welcome dinner at a Peking duck restaurant.
Day 3 : Beijing
Location: Beijing
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning visit to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, then stroll through the historic Liulichang district. Optional evening visit to the state acrobatics show.
Day 4 : Great Wall
Location: Great Wall of China
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning drive out of the city to the Great Wall at Jinshanling, a quiet and dramatic section of the wall.
Day 5 : Xian
Location: Xi'An
Accommodation Name: Grand Noble Hotel, Xian
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning visit to a hutong (narrow streets) area, then drive to the station to board a high-speed train to Xian and stay at the Grand Noble Xian for 2 nights.
Day 6 : Terracotta Warriors - Xian
Location: Xi'An
Accommodation Name: Grand Noble Hotel, Xian
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning excursion to the Terracotta Warriors and the Tang Bo Art Museum, followed by a lesson in Chinese calligraphy. Afternoon visit to the Muslim quarter and Great Mosque. Optional evening excursion to enjoy a Tang dynasty music performance with dinner.
Day 7 : Train To Chengdu
Location: Chengdu
Accommodation Name: Kempinski Hotel Chengdu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning high-speed train journey to Chengdu, then transfer to the Kempinski Hotel Chengdu for 1 night. Afternoon visit to the Giant Panda Research Base. Optional evening excursion to enjoy a Sichuan opera performance.
Day 8 : Fly To Guilin
Location: Guilin
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Guilin Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly to Guilin and overnight at the Sheraton Guilin.
Day 9 : Yangshuo
Location: Yangshuo County
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Yangshuo Resort, Yangshuo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning cruise down the Li River, past a dramatic landscape of limestone peaks. Arrive in Yangshuo and stroll along busy West Street, then transfer to the Yangshuo Resort for a 2-night stay.
Day 10 : Yangshuo
Location: Yangshuo County
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Yangshuo Resort, Yangshuo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day at leisure to enjoy the relaxed riverside atmosphere of Yangshuo.
Day 11 : Chongqing
Location: Chongqing
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Train journey to Chongqing, then transfer to the port to board the Victoria Jenna (or similar) for a 3-night cruise to Yichang.
Day 12 : Yangtze River Cruise
Location: Yangtze River
Accommodation: n/a
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise through the striking Three Gorges section of the Yangtze, an area of towering cliffs and twisting canyons. A range of shore excursions are available, with entertainment provided in the evenings.
Day 13 : Yangtze River Cruise
Location: Yangtze River
Accommodation: n/a
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise through the striking Three Gorges section of the Yangtze, an area of towering cliffs and twisting canyons. A range of shore excursions are available, with entertainment provided in the evenings.
Day 14 : Yichang - Train To Shanghai
Location: Shanghai
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Central Hotel Shanghai
Meals Included: Breakfast
Disembark in Yichang and visit the Three Gorges Dam, then take the train to Shanghai. Stay 2 nights at the Central Hotel.
Day 15 : Shanghai
Location: Shanghai
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Central Hotel Shanghai
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning tour of Jade Buddha temple and Yu garden, followed by tea tasting at the Huxinting Teahouse. Afternoon tour of the Shanghai Museum with an expert guide, then end the day with a walk along the historic Bund. A farewell dinner will be held tonight.
Day 16 : Fly To London
Location: London
Accommodation: n/a
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport and fly back to London.
What's Included
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Flexible - extensions & flight upgrades available
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International & internal flights
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Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
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Experienced local tour manager
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Welcome dinner to meet the group & guide
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Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
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3-night cruise on the Yangtze River from Chongqing to Yichang
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14 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 5 dinners
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4-star accommodation
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Country Entry Visas
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes. We only work with passionate local guides who have a firm grasp of English – so they can answer all your questions and offer invaluable insight into your destination.
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Are flights included in this tour?
All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do so, the cost will be deducted from the tour price.
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Can Cox & Kings arrange my visa?
We cannot arrange your visa but we can recommend a reputable visa assistance company who can help with your application. Please contact your tour consultant for details.
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Why do I have to pay more for my holiday if I am a single traveller?
Most hotels around the world charge more per person for a single occupancy room than for a shared twin room, because the cost of maintaining a room for one person can be almost as high as it is for two. In addition, many single occupancy rooms are the same as twin / double rooms.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes. Quoted prices include all entrance fees.
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What is the difference between a 'single' supplement and 'sole' supplement?
A 'single' traveller is someone occupying a single room while travelling with one or more other people, for example a single person travelling on a group tour. A 'sole' traveller is someone travelling on their own. As a single traveller on a group tour (except those in the SoloTravellers collection), please check the single supplement price. If you wish to add an extension to that tour, please th
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When will I get my tickets?
Travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks prior to departure (third party suppliers' policies may vary), unless your booking is made within six weeks of departure, in which case final documents will be sent as soon as possible.
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When do I need to pay my final balance?
Final payment must be made no less than 75 days before departure.
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Do your prices include flights?
All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. Australasia and Canada holidays do not include international flights so that you may benefit from the best prices at the time you choose to book, taking advantage of major seasonal variations and short term special offers. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do
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What is a non-exclusive escorted group tour?
The vast majority of our group tours are exclusive to Cox & Kings clients. However, there are a few exceptions where holidaymakers who booked their tour with another travel company travel in the group.
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When will I get a detailed itinerary?
If you are travelling on a group tour, you will receive a detailed itinerary with your travel pack. If travelling on a private basis, you will receive your detailed itinerary with your confirmation invoice.
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What are the four tour categories
***LUXURY These are our most comfortable tours and will usually feature 5-star deluxe accommodation throughout*** ***SUPERIOR Most Cox & Kings tours fall under this category and are based in 4- or 5-star accommodation where available, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***STANDARD Simpler in emphasis, these itineraries typically feature 4-star or good 3-star accommodation throughout, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***DISCOVERY Best suited to the hardier traveller, these tours typically include some quite basic accommodation, possibly longer and rougher road journeys and, in some cases, more strenuous activities, such as trekking***
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Do I need inoculations?
Many of our destinations have recommended health precautions, which you can read about in our regional documents and health pages. However, we recommend that you contact your doctor who will be able to give you professional advice, arrange any vaccinations and give advice on malaria protection. Alternatively, visit the NHS website for more information.
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What happens if a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers? Will it be cancelled?
If a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers, we will either offer for you to take your holiday on a private basis (which may involve a supplement), or you will be fully refunded.
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Low Deposit
Cox & Kings requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cox & kings charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.