About this trip
Sixteen days that take you overland from Beijing to Tokyo, tracing a route through two very different ancient cultures rather than just flying between highlights.
You'll travel by train and ferry as you go, standing before the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Warriors before crossing into Japan, where the pace shifts toward quieter, more traditional stops.
Nights split between a ryokan and a shukubo temple lodging give you a proper taste of Japanese hospitality, with a group leader steering you toward less obvious cultural sites along the way.
What you'll do
- Walk a stretch of the Great Wall of China
- Come face to face with the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
- Cross from China to Japan by train and ferry
- Sleep in a traditional Japanese ryokan
- Stay overnight in a shukubo temple lodging
- Take in views of Mt Fuji
- A packed itinerary covering two countries in 16 days, so expect a fair amount of travel time between stops
- Fully guided throughout, with a group leader arranging access to lesser-visited cultural sites
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £3,600, about 17% below the priciest month (Mar).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Beijing · 8 Nov – 9 Nov
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