China Escorted Tours & Holidays
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China Tours
17 to 23-day itineraries visiting many of China’s most iconic wonders
With thousands of years of history and a fascinating, vibrant culture, it’s easy to see why China remains one of the world’s favourite travel destinations. Alongside the intriguing history seen in the many ancient cities and archaeological discoveries, there is so much more to fall in love with in China, from the delicious cuisine to the diverse landscapes, friendly locals, peaceful gardens, cultural customs and rare Giant Pandas.
Classic Tours
Our 23-day Very Best of China tour gives you the chance to see some of this amazing country’s top highlights at a leisurely pace, with a mix of unforgettable journeys, sightseeing tours and Freedom Days, where you can enjoy time as you wish. During the tour, you’ll visit some of the country’s best-known attractions and cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Wall of China. We will also show you some of China’s lesser-known spots and hidden gems, such as Pingyao, the country’s best-preserved walled city. The tour also offers some of the world’s most incredible journeys in the form of a three-night cruise along the Yangtze River and a cross-country bullet train ride from Pingyao to Xi’an.
Exclusively Solos Tours
From Beijing’s cosmopolitan energy to Xi’an’s historical treasures and the serene countryside of Yangshuo, experience the many faces of China and discover what makes it so captivating on our brand-new Discover China – Exclusively Solos tour. Our 17-day adventure covers iconic landmarks like the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors, along with unique experiences like visiting the giant pandas in Chengdu and exploring the scenic Longsheng Rice Terraces. Designed with solo travellers in mind, this itinerary is perfect for lovers of history, culture, and cuisine. We immerse in Chinese culture by practicing Tai Chi, learning calligraphy and trying our hand at cooking traditional dishes. Our taste buds will be on a journey of their own as we savour tea ceremonies, local noodles, dumplings, and the famous Peking Duck.
On all our escorted tours to China, you’ll be guided by an expert Tour Manager, who is there to ensure you get the very best from your holiday. With quality accommodation, breakfast, transport and many meals also all taken care of for you, our China tours offer exceptional value for money as well as an adventure that you will never forget.
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Save £200 per person on China tours departing from September 2025, when you book by 30th November 2024.
Escorted touring experience
At Distant Journeys we are true escorted touring experts. From our knowledgeable Directors and Reservations consultants at Head Office to our Tour Managers on the ground, each person plays a unique role in ensuring you have the holiday of a lifetime.
We have extensive experience in the travel industry and in creating the best escorted tours of China from the UK. You can be confident that our escorted tours to China are of the highest standard.
Our success is evident having now become 18-time winners at the prestigious British Travel Awards, and we have been awarded Feefo’s highest Platinum Trusted rating.
Your money is 100% safe when you book with Distant Journeys. All our Chinese touring packages are fully-bonded by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL no. 10913).
Award-winning tours
We have won numerous awards at the British Travel Awards, most recently ‘Best Small Holiday Company to Australasia’, ‘Best Small Holiday to Sub-Saharan Africa’ and ‘Best Small Escorted Tours Holiday Company’.
Our customers are at the heart of what we do, and this is reflected across our company. We have received an incredible 4.8/5 customer experience rating with independent reviews provider Feefo, and were awarded its highest ‘Platinum Trusted’ rating, for consistently delivering an excellent level of customer service.
China holiday highlights
Our escorted tours to China have many and varied highlights. Below are just some you will experience on the Distant Journeys Very Best of China tour:
- Beijing – a leisurely four night stay in this fascinating city, with sightseeing in the Forbidden City and Summer Palace included
- The Great Wall – China’s most iconic sight and ample time to stroll along this engineering triumph
- Pingyao – stay in the ancient walled city and UNESCO World Heritage site of Pingyao
- The Terracotta Warriors – experience a bullet train ride to Xi’an and home of the Terracotta Army
- Li River & Yangshuo – cruise down the Li River and enjoy two nights in the idyllic resort of Yangshuo
- Giant Pandas – the national symbol of China, this Research Institute has played an important role in the preservation of pandas for nearly 30 years
- Yangtze River Cruise – spend three nights on the Yangtze, including the spectacular The Three Gorges
- Shanghai – we end our tour with four nights in China’s most cosmopolitan city
Providing exceptional value while maintaining the highest standards is at the heart of everything we do.
Excellent Hotels
Distant Journeys appreciate the hotels in which you stay are an integral part of your holiday enjoyment, which is why we take great care in hand-picking all the accommodation features in our tours to China. Location and quality are always paramount considerations, and we strive to provide the best of both.
So many experiences included
Visit China with Distant Journeys, and you’ll enjoy so many incredible experiences, at no extra cost. From strolling along the Great Wall and visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing, to a cruise along the Yangtze River, they’re all included in the price of your China tour.
Our China tours include
- Return scheduled economy class flights
- A choice of UK departure airports at no additional cost
- Airport transfers overseas
- Superior hotels, with great locations
- Daily breakfast included
- Many lunches and dinners sampling regional specialities
- Experienced tour managers and local guides
- Incredible excursions
- All pre-payable airport taxes
- All hotel porterage
- ATOL protection for your holiday
- Our Price Promise
At Distant Journeys, we think we’ve found the perfect balance of freedom and flexibility that every escorted tour of China needs.
Where would you like to fly from?
It’s up to you! On our 23 day Very Best of China tour, our return economy flights with Emirates fly via Dubai from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle or Glasgow. Inclusive of all airport charges, security charges, any applicable fuel surcharges and UK Air Passenger Duty
What would you like to do?
On an escorted tour, we think it’s important to still have the flexibility to enjoy experiences that really interest you. And our Very Best of China tour has several Freedom Days to allow you to decide how you wish to spend your time.
Special Offer
Save £200 per person on China tours departing from September 2025, when you book by 30th November 2024.
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Award-Winning Holidays
Distant Journeys has won 18 awards over the last seven years, at the British Travel Awards, and we have been awarded Feefo’s highest Platinum Trusted Rating for customer satisfaction.
Guaranteed Price Promise
Know you are paying the best price for your holiday with our Price Promise. We never offer last minute discounts and we guarantee the earlier you book the better the offer you’ll receive.
100% Financial Protection
Book in the confidence your money is 100% safe. All Distant Journeys holidays are fully bonded by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 10913) or ABTOT (number 5427).
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