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  China Sonata 14 Days

  Highlight: A broad view of this vast, fascinating country packed with contrasts, this tour brings you the shining towers and trendy neighbourhoods of Shanghai, the legions of terracotta warriors, and the stately Forbidden City. View China’s natural delights in Guilin’s rugged peaks and on a Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges, as well as the engineering wonders of the recently completed Three Gorges Dam and China’s ancient Great Wall, projects perhaps equally monumental in their day. This full two weeks of experiencing China is sure to be unforgettable.

  
  

  
  

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  Essential China 21 Days

  Highlight: Designed for the traveller who wants to take the time to explore China’s wonders more fully, this 21 day tour takes in a wonderful array of experiences, including the most famous landmarks such as Zhouzhang, the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Ming Tombs, Leshan Buddha, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven, combined with cruises of the natural wonders of Guilin and Three Gorges and visiting some of the country’s spectacular gardens.

  
  

  
  

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  Highlights of China 8 Days

  Highlight: This short 8 day tour of China is designed to maximise the experience of a limited timeframe, with visits to its outstanding historic sites such as the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, Beijing’s Olympic venues and the exciting contrasts of modern and traditional Shanghai.

  
  

  
  

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  China Imperial Cities 13 Days

  Highlight: Tour the splendour of imperial history amidst today’s rapidly changing China. See the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors, and experience the inimitable peace of classical Chinese gardens and the Forbidden City. Circle Xi'an’s ancient city wall, stroll Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, ride a rickshaw through a hutong, and spend time with a local family. Finally, take in the excitement of Shanghai, from the Bund to the dizzying height of the Shanghai World Financial Centre. China is a study in contrasts and never fails to be a compelling travel destination.

  
  

  
  

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  China Holiday with Kids 10 Days

  Highlight: China for the whole family, this tour makes history come alive, with engaging activities at Beijing’s historic highlights like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, and a visit to a waterpark to cool things off. Head to Yangshuo, where you will find river boat rides and quiet country lanes among rugged karst mountains. Finally, take a whirlwind tour of buzzing Hong Kong and check out Ocean Park Hong Kong theme park before heading home.
  

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  China Ancient Capitals 7 Days

  Highlight: Experience the splendour of imperial China exploring Beijing’s ponderously graceful Forbidden City, walk Tiananmen Square, and circle what was once the heart of Chinese power atop Xi'an’s ancient city wall. Gain a more intimate view of Chinese life in Xi'an’s bustling Muslim quarter and aboard a rickshaw in a Beijing hutong neighbourhood. Take in China’s Great Wall at Mutianyu, climb Xi'an’s Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and wander the ranks of the Terracotta Warriors. This is your chance to see the wonders of ancient China, standing today as witnesses to history.
  

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  Southwest China Adventure 8 Days

  Highlight: Start off this adventure wandering the streets of Lijiang Ancient Town, then taste the wild around Spruce Meadow on Jade Snow Mountain, and enjoy the Baishi mural paintings and a performance of ancient Naxi music. Step up the adventure with a two day trek at Tiger Leaping Gorge, and top off your experience of Shangri La with the pristine beauty of Pudacuo National Park and jaw-dropping views from a cable car over Blue Moon Valley.
  

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  Experience Tibetan Lifestyle 8 Days

  Highlight: Begin your experience of the fabled Tibetan Plateau in Lhasa, where you’ll see the famous monk debates at Sera Monastery, and explore Norbulingka Palace and Drepung Monastery. Climb labyrinthine passageways to Potala Palace, join the throngs at Jokhang Temple and walk the pilgrims’ circuit of Barkhor Street. In Shigatse, visit Yamdrok Lake and sit at the feet of a 26m Maitreya Buddha in Tashilhunpo Monastery. Finally, ascend to Mount Everest Base Camp and enjoy astounding views of this mountaineer’s dream before returning to Lhasa and flying back to Earth as we know it. 
  

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  China Photography Expedition 9 Days

  Highlight: Starting from Chengdu, this expedition explores some of the most dramatic, rugged high altitude scenery in Sichuan Province. You will travel through majority Tibetan areas to view alpine grasslands, ancient temples, villages steeped in tradition and towering snow-covered peaks. Give your shutter finger one more fling with a visit to Chengdu’s Panda Breeding and Research Centre. This China tour is sure to provide many images, both the iconic and the unexpected.

  
  

  
  

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  Great Wall Hiking 10 Days

  Highlight: The iconic Great Wall of China, a string of ancient, defensive fortifications along China’s historical northern border, is a hiker’s dream. Often tracing the ridgelines, the wall offers hikers dramatic views and an exhilarating physical challenge. This tour brings you to several of the most scenic sections of the wall, where you can move at your own pace across this showpiece of Chinese imperial history.

  
  

  
  

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  Bird Watching in Sichuan 13 Days

  Highlight: This tour brings you to prime birding locations around northern Sichuan Province, with species unique to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. In Sichuan’s spectacular natural landscape, June and July are the best time for bird watching. The most well-known birds in this rugged region are the Gorgeous Pheasant (Chrysolophus Pictus), also called the Bird of China, and the Black-necked Crane (Crus Nigricoliis), a particularly rare and precious bird of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Don’t miss your chance to see the precious feathered inhabitants of this remote corner of China.
  

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  Historic Tibet and Mount Everest 8 Days

  Highlight: This 8 day tour of Tibet explores the major historic sites of Tibetan Buddhism, including the magnificent Potala in Lhasa and many of the former capital’s important historic structures, You’ll also visit other important temples in Tibet as you journey toward the highlight of the tour, a challenging and inspirational trek to Rongbuk Monastery and the base camp of Mount Everest to feast your eyes on the world’s premier peak.
  

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  Honeymoon in China 14 Days

  Highlight: Celebrate your honeymoon amidst the magical wonders of China. Take in the imperial grandeur of the Forbidden City and the timeless Terracotta Warriors, explore Xi'an’s lively Muslim Quarter bazaar and meet the pandas of Chongqing Zoo. Relax on a 3-night cruise through the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. Finally, take in the contrasts of Shanghai, from the timeless Old City, to the Bund’s architectural icons and the modern masterpieces lining Nanjing Road, China’s premier shopping street. Allow China’s vastness and surprising variety to enliven your special journey.

  
  

  
  

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  Natural Wonders in China 13 Days

  Highlight: China encompasses an incredible range of landscapes, and this tour brings you face to face with some of the most remarkable. In Beijing, see the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City itself, and trek a wild and scenic section of the Great Wall. Spend a full two days exploring Zhangjiajie’s photogenic sandstone cliffs rising from seas of mist. View the ‘Dragon’s Backbone’ system of terraced fields outside Guilin, and enjoy the Li River cruise to Yangshuo. Finally, explore the rugged granite peaks of the Yellow Mountains before bidding farewell to China’s natural wonders.