13 Days Explore the Diverse Culture of China

Explore China’s heritage, landscapes and regional cultures — simply and seamlessly.

13 Days Explore the Diverse Culture of China

13 Days Explore the Diverse Culture of China

19 Mar 2026 / Twin/double Share – Price Per Person
£2,485.00
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13 Days Explore the Diverse Culture of China
  • 13 Days Explore the Diverse Culture of China
  • 13 Days Explore the Diverse Culture of China
  • 13 Days Explore the Diverse Culture of China
  • 13 Days Explore the Diverse Culture of China
  • 13 Days Explore the Diverse Culture of China
  • 13 Days Explore the Diverse Culture of China
  • 13 Days Explore the Diverse Culture of China
  • 13 Days Explore the Diverse Culture of China
  • 13 Days Explore the Diverse Culture of China
  • 13 Days Explore the Diverse Culture of China
13 Days Explore the Diverse Culture of China

13 Days Explore the Diverse Culture of China

Product code：CS13-01

A fully scheduled, English-guided, small-group journey designed to make travel to China simple for first-time and culturally curious travellers.

This 13-day itinerary brings together China's imperial heritage, iconic landscapes and diverse regional cultures, moving smoothly across multiple regions using high-speed trains and domestic flights.

With accommodation, transport and expert English-speaking guides arranged throughout, travellers can focus on the experience itself — without the complexity of planning a multi-city journey independently.

Key Highlights:

  • Hike 10 km along the authentic Gubeikou-Jinshanling Great Wall and explore Beijing's imperial sites including the Forbidden City and Summer Palace
  • Discover Xi'an's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors and cycle atop the Ancient City Wall
  • Meet giant pandas at Chengdu's Breeding Research Centre and visit the 71-metre Leshan Giant Buddha
  • Ascend Jade Dragon Snow Mountain by cable car to Spruce Meadow (4,506m), trek Tiger Leaping Gorge, and immerse in Tibetan culture at Songzanlin Monastery and a local family home in Shangri-La
  • Experience seamless travel across five cities via high-speed rail and domestic flights, with all logistics, accommodation and English-speaking guides arranged

Guaranteed Departure: This tour is guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 passengers. Small-group experience limited to 12 travelers during peak season. Spanish, Japanese, and Cantonese guides available upon request.

Payment Terms: We require a 30% deposit upon reservation, with the balance due 45 days prior to departure. For bookings made within 45 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking. Please apply discount code DEPOSIT30 when paying your deposit.

Cities Overview

  • Beijing
  • Xi’an
  • Chengdu
  • Yunnan
  • Shanghai
£2,485.00

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Duration
Duration
13 days
Tour Type
Tour Type
Scheduled Group Tour
Tour style
Tour style
Cultural & Scenic
Pace
Pace
Moderate
Guide
Guide
English-speaking Local Guides
Accommodation
Accommodation
4-star Hotels
Meal
Meal
12 Breakfasts · 10 Lunches · 1 Special dinner
Transportation
Transportation
High-speed trains · Air-conditioned coach

Tour Highlights

Follow the journey through these amazing destinations
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Beijing

China's imperial heart and modern capital

Beijing
China's imperial heart and modern capital
A city defined by profound scale and symbolism, it is anchored by the Forbidden City—a vast, timeless palace complex at its core—and guarded by the distant Great Wall. Here, the rigid geometry of imperial boulevards and austere government buildings meets the dynamic curves of cutting-edge Olympic architecture. It's a place of solemn tradition and assertive modernity, where the scent of roasting duck wafts from ancient hutong alleys, and the pulse of political and cultural power is felt on every grand, cardinal-direction street.
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Xi’an

China's ancient gateway and enduring citadel

Xi’an
China's ancient gateway and enduring citadel
Once the starting point of the Silk Road, this former capital is encased within magnificent, walkable city walls. Beneath its modern streets lies a profound sense of antiquity, most famously in the vast underground legion of life-sized clay warriors. The atmosphere is one of dusty grandeur, where the echo of camel caravans blends with the aroma of sizzling Muslim Quarter street food and the solemn chants from ancient pagodas, offering a visceral journey back to the zenith of China's early empires.
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Chengdu

Pandas, spice, and the soul of laid-back China

Chengdu
Pandas, spice, and the soul of laid-back China
Chengdu offers a rare blend of wildlife encounters, deep-rooted culture and an unhurried lifestyle found nowhere else in China.
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Yunnan

China’s hidden paradise in the southwest

Yunnan
China’s hidden paradise in the southwest
Yunnan is China’s most diverse and visually stunning province, where snow-capped mountains, tropical rainforests, ancient towns and ethnic cultures exist side by side. Located in the far southwest of China, it is home to more than 25 ethnic minority groups, each with their own traditions, architecture, costumes and cuisine. From the old streets of Lijiang and Dali to the dramatic landscapes of Shangri-La, Yuanyang’s rice terraces and the Stone Forest of Kunming, Yunnan offers a rare combination of cultural depth and natural beauty. It is a destination for travellers who want more than sightseeing — it is a place to experience the living heritage and breathtaking scenery of China.
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Shanghai

Where East meets West at a breathtaking pace

Shanghai
Where East meets West at a breathtaking pace
Think New York's skyline meets Parisian boulevards, all layered with a uniquely Chinese energy. You'll find colonial architecture along the Huangpu River that feels strangely familiar, standing directly opposite a forest of sci-fi skyscrapers. It's a city of intense contrasts: serene ancient gardens a stone's throw from neon-lit shopping malls, bustling street food stalls next to Michelin-starred restaurants, and a relentless, forward-driving momentum that makes it feel like the capital of the 21st century. It’s overwhelming, exhilarating, and utterly unforgettable.
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Bestseller

High-speed train

China’s high-speed rail makes travelling between cities such as Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai fast, comfortable and effortless. With modern facilities and city-centre stations, it saves time, reduces stress and turns long distances into an enjoyable part of the journey rather than just transport.

Bestseller

Panda Experience

Visit the Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Centre and observe giant pandas during their most active hours, offering a rare and memorable wildlife experience in China.

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Terracotta Warriors

Discover the world-famous Terracotta Army in Xi’an, one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Created over 2,000 years ago to guard China’s first emperor in the afterlife, thousands of life-sized warriors stand in silent formation, each with unique features—offering a powerful and unforgettable insight into China’s imperial history.

Arrive in Beijing. Meet your driver at the airport and transfer to your hotel in central Beijing.
The rest of the day is free for you to relax and recover from the long journey.
Overnight in Beijing.
Meals: ✗
Visit the Summer Palace, one of the finest examples of classical Chinese garden design.
Continue to Tian’anmen Square, followed by a guided visit to the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Walk up Jingshan Park for panoramic views over the Forbidden City.
Overnight in Beijing.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
Drive to Gubeikou and enjoy a scenic 10 km / 4.5–5 hour hike along the Great Wall to Jinshanling.
This is one of the most authentic and less-crowded sections of the Great Wall, offering spectacular mountain scenery.
Return to Beijing in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Beijing.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
Explore Beijing’s traditional Hutongs by rickshaw to experience local daily life.
Visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests.
In the afternoon, take a high-speed train to Xi’an.
Overnight in Xi’an.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
Visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cycle along the Ancient City Wall, one of the best-preserved city walls in China.
Explore the lively Muslim Quarter and visit the Great Mosque, reflecting Xi’an’s Silk Road heritage.
Overnight in Xi’an.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
Travel by high-speed train to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province.
Visit Wenshu Temple and relax in Renmin Park, experiencing Chengdu’s famous tea-house culture.
Stroll along Jinli Old Street in the evening and enjoy a traditional Sichuan Opera performance featuring face-changing.
Overnight in Chengdu.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch | ✓ Dinner
Morning visit to the Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Centre, where you can observe giant pandas during their most active hours.
In the afternoon, travel to Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest stone Buddha statue in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Return to Chengdu in the evening.
Overnight in Chengdu.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
Fly to Lijiang.
Visit Black Dragon Pool Park, offering magnificent views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Explore Lijiang Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in Naxi ethnic culture.
Overnight in Lijiang.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
Excursion to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, including cable car access and a walk through Spruce Meadow.
Visit Blue Moon Valley and enjoy the open-air Impression Lijiang Ethnic Show, staged against a dramatic mountain backdrop.
Stop at Baisha Village to see ancient murals and learn about traditional Dongba culture.
Overnight in Lijiang.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
Travel to Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the deepest river gorges in the world.
Continue to Shangri-La, entering the Tibetan cultural region of Yunnan.
If time permits, enjoy a walk around Dukezong Ancient Town, once an important stop on the Tea-Horse Road.
Overnight in Shangri-La.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
Visit Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan, often known as the “Little Potala Palace.”
Explore the Napa Lake Grassland and visit a local Tibetan family.
Drive back to Lijiang in the afternoon.
Overnight in Lijiang.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
Fly to Shanghai.
Visit the classical Yu Garden, followed by the Jade Buddha Temple.
Stroll along The Bund, enjoying views of Shanghai’s iconic skyline along the Huangpu River.
Overnight in Shanghai.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
Free time until transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
End of the tour.
✓ Breakfast

Fee Inclusions

  • Return international economy flights between London/Manchester and Beijing (if flight option selected)
  • Entrance fees to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
  • Selected activities included, such as cycling on the Ancient City Wall in Xi’an and the Impression Lijiang show
  • Private air-conditioned transfers with driver during sightseeing
  • Daily breakfasts as specified in the itinerary (B/L/D as indicated)
  • English-speaking local guide and driver in each city
  • Hotel accommodation based on twin-bed sharing, with daily breakfast
  • Internal flights and high-speed trains as specified in the itinerary
  • Travel agency liability insurance

Fee Exclusions

  • International flights or train tickets to enter or leave China if select land only tour
  • China entry visa fees
  • Lunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses, including laundry, drinks, telephone calls, optional activities and any services not listed in the itinerary
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Medication and medical expenses for illness or accidents during the trip
  • Single room supplement
  • Tips for tour guide and driver (recommended USD 10–15 per guest per day)
  • Personal travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended)

Booking Terms & Conditions

Cancellation or Changes by the Local Agent

  • In the unlikely event that the tour needs to be cancelled or postponed due to health, safety or other circumstances beyond our control in China, we will inform customers as soon as possible.
  • If cancellation occurs before the final payment is due, all payments made will be fully refunded.
  • If the tour is postponed, customers will be offered the option to join the same tour at a later date. Tour prices may vary depending on the season. Customers will be given a reasonable period of time to decide whether to accept the revised arrangements or request a refund of payments made.
  • After final payment has been made, cancellation may only occur due to serious and unforeseeable circumstances such as natural disasters, civil unrest or epidemic disease. In such cases, refunds will be subject to the policies of local suppliers, as some services may have already been confirmed and paid.

Cancellation by the Customer

  • All cancellations must be made in writing by email and will take effect upon receipt.
  • Cancellation charges are applied as follows (if no flight option selected) :

- More than 30 days before departure: 10% of the total tour cost
- 30–22 days before departure: 30% of the total tour cost
- 21–8 days before departure: 60% of the total tour cost
- 7–3 days before departure: 80% of the total tour cost
- Less than 3 days before departure or after departure: 100% of the total tour cost

- More than 30 days before departure: 10% of the total tour cost
- 30–22 days before departure: 30% of the total tour cost
- 21–8 days before departure: 60% of the total tour cost
- 7–3 days before departure: 80% of the total tour cost
- Less than 3 days before departure or after departure: 100% of the total tour cost

  • No refunds will be given for unused services if a customer leaves the tour early.
  • Refunds due to serious illness or injury are subject to approval by the local travel agent and supporting documentation.
  • No refund will be made for customers unable to travel due to missing or invalid travel documents, including passports or visas.