About this trip
This ten-day route runs from Beijing to Shanghai, taking in the country's best-known landmarks alongside a few quieter, everyday moments along the way. You'll move between ancient sites and modern cityscapes, with guided visits doing the heavy lifting so you can focus on looking rather than logistics.
Expect a mix of history and food: the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, and Xi'an's old city walls sit alongside meals like Peking duck and Pingyao beef. It's a broad introduction to China rather than a deep dive into any one region.
What you'll do
- Hike a section of the Great Wall of China
- Cycle the ancient city walls of Xi'an
- See the Terracotta Warriors up close
- Try Peking duck in Beijing and beef in Pingyao
- Wander historic streets, temples and riverside areas en route
- Take in Shanghai's Jinmao Tower and modern skyline
- A whistle-stop itinerary — you cover a lot of ground across several cities in ten days
- Private rooms are included throughout
- Rated easy, so it suits most fitness levels and is well set up for families
Worth it if you want key sights without being herded constantly and value a relaxed pace. Think twice if you need detailed historical context or prefer staying put longer.
- Leaders are genuinely attentive and informative; you get real free time to explore independently.
- Covers a solid amount of mainland China's main historical sites in ten days without feeling rushed.
- Hotels are nice and food experiences are memorable; group vibe encourages making new friends.
- Reviews are light on specifics about costs, extra charges, or daily logistics to budget around.
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Departing in May is cheapest — from £2,430, about 9% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Beijing · 13 May – 14 May
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