China: The Grand Tour

China: The Grand Tour

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$5620

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:

Cox & Kings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

4 - 18

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

14-99

Special diets catered:

Please advise requests

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

Small Group

Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From:
$5620 (USD) including Flights from the UK

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Tour 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

  • 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

Itinerary

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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

  • Flexible - extensions & flight upgrades available

  • International & internal flights

  • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles

  • Experienced local tour manager

  • Welcome dinner to meet the group & guide

  • Guided sightseeing & entrance fees

  • 3-night cruise on the Yangtze River from Chongqing to Yichang

  • 14 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 5 dinners

  • 4-star accommodation

What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • Country Entry Visas

Check out our Q&As

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes. Quoted prices include all entrance fees.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • When do I need to pay my final balance?

    Final payment must be made no less than 75 days before departure.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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***

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews from Travellers on this Tour

Paul  

A Relaxed Way to Book a Holiday

Sue and I have travelled with Cox & Kings a number

Sue and I have travelled with Cox & Kings a number of times and have always booked direct with them. For this latest trip, I again contacted them direct and spoke to their travel advisor for the chosen area for a tailor-made holiday. I found him empathetic, knowledgeable and understanding of my requirements. An initial itinerary was prepared which after due consideration and discussion was cheerfully amended and agreed on. There was no pressure put on me and I found it, as usual, a good experience. Holiday now booked and I am looking forward to the trip.

27-Oct-2021  

Knowledgeable Staff and Excellent Service

Knowledgeable staff and excellent service that 'go

Knowledgeable staff and excellent service that 'goes the extra mile'. I have been on several holidays through Cox and Kings over the last 20 years and have always been more than satisfied.

Steven  

Well looked after before and during

We were well looked after before and during our va

We were well looked after before and during our vacation. Top class accommodation and guides.

Suzie  

Delighted Customers!

My partner and myself have been regular travellers

My partner and myself have been regular travellers for over 20 years and up to now been loyal to a rival company. After an incident with them, we decided to change loyalty and try C&K. Was absolutely a good move. For the past couple years I have spoken to Sabastian Gittany, what a delight to be able to speak to the same consultant! I was immediately impressed with the service, he was extremely helpful, polite and nothing is too much trouble. Sabastian has an immense knowledge through his own travel experiences, which in turn helped us to ensure we booked the right holiday for us. As a result of the excellent service we received from Sabastian we have booked 4 holidays for 2022, the first being Egypt Nile Cruise, which he tailored and with lots discussions finally created an itinerary for us, so we are delighted.

Haig  

Exceptional Service

I have frequently used Cox and Kings and they neve

I have frequently used Cox and Kings and they never disappoint. They organise whatever I want and the great thing about their group tours is that they always include some free time. Other companies tend to pack far too much in to their schedules. I have found everyone I have ever dealt with keen to provide the best possible service.

Dates & Availability

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Friday - Saturday

Sep 06, 2024 - Sep 21, 2024
$5620 (USD)

Including UK Flights

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Oct 11, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024
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Friday - Saturday

Oct 10, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
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Friday - Saturday

Oct 24, 2025 - Nov 08, 2025
$5745 (USD)

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Book with Confidence

  • 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.

  • 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.

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