Get Inspired

A picture can tell a thousand words, and for us, one of the best ways to get inspired about a destination is to see it. The pictures below will hopefully inspire you when planning your China holiday, and also give you an idea about the type of travel in China we offer and the authentic accommodation and transport we use. Discover ancient Terracotta Warriers, take a trip to Chengdu to visit the pandas, and of course no China trip would be complete without walking along the winding Great Wall.

Travel in China your own way and discover towering Karst Mountains, endless rolling tea fields, and an abundance of colourful lanterns. We can help to build your own itinerary that will reflect your own travelling style and pace. Our friendly China travel specialists will arrange trips where you will not only be able to discover the more popular highlights of the country, but also allow to you to stray from the generic route, and into the more remote areas in order to experience the 'real' China. Piece together our China trips to create your own itinerary, or take a look at our suggested holidays in China.

Accommodation with character

When you travel in China, you'll stay in a range of authentic hand-picked accommodation. You may spend a night in a mountainside lodge, a stylish city hotel in Xian, or perhaps a retreat nestled alongside the Yulong river. We aim to avoid large hotel chains and instead source lodgings that will give you a real taste of Chinese and Tibetan culture.

We have personally visited all of the accommodation that we offer on our travel plans. Each has been chosen with great service, character and location in mind, whether it be a cosy guesthouse overlooking Tiger Leaping Gorge, or an extra special hotel in the centre of Bejing.

Curious? Take a look at our China Accommodation

Experience China

On your China holiday we will ensure that your travel plan will include not only the famous highlights of the country, but the 'real' China experiences that will make each day a new adventure. Paddle your way down the Li River on a bamboo raft, trek to Nomadic villages in the west, and watch locals practise T'ai Chi in Shanghai. We can help you build your perfect China itinerary.

For a truly memorable experience why not head to the mighty Himalayas and visit Tibet, where you can discover Buddhist temples and sweeping scenery, including views of Mount Everest.

For more inspiration, check out our China trips.

Flexible holidays

There are many highlights to experience when you travel to China. Begin your trip in bustling Bejing, a great place to acclimatise to your new surroundings. From here you could explore the mystical Forbidden City, before visiting the Great Wall- sure to be a highlight of your holiday in China. Take a trip to rural Yanghsuo and cycle through endless green rice paddies and you may be lucky enough to watch the harvest take place. Many of our suggested holidays combine active trips with sightseeing opportunities, however these are completely flexible and we can help you build your China trip to the pace that suits you. Whether you fancy visiting giant Pandas at the local research centre in Chengdu, or venturing furthur afield on a jeep trek to Everest base camp- it's completely up to you.

Take a closer look at our holidays in China.

A different way to travel

During your holiday in China, you will use various means of transport. We believe that this way you can make your journeys a varied and exciting part of your China experience.
Travel by sleeper train through the night to arrive fresh at your next destination, take a cable car ride over the Great Wall, and paddle your way down the Li river on a bamboo raft. Make the most of your time in China by choosing quick internal flights for longer distances.

Our China travel specialists will advise you on the different transport options you can choose from when building your travel plan.

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