China Tours & Trips 2020
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Style
Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
Theme
Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Countries Visited
Continents Visited
Rivers & Seas Visitied
Stride Gives Back Stride Gives Back This trip visits a destination impacted by climate change. When you opt in to the Travelstride Gives Back program, we will donate 10% of our net revenue to organizations that help mitigate climate change in these destinations and across the globe. Learn more
Best of Asia - Thailand and Beijing 11 Days 9 Nights
- Visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Trimitr) to see its solid-gold Buddha
- Discover Bangkok
- Explore Ayutthaya, home to the UNESCO-listed ruins of the medieval capital of Siam
- Explore Beijing
- Visit Qianmen Street was a commercial and entertainment hub due to its convenient location
- Tour to massive Great Wall, one of the man-built architectures that can be seen from the low orbit of the earth
Highlights of China & the Yangtze (2021)
China & the Yangtze

Signature China & the Yangtze

Private China & the Yangtze

Tailor Made China: Wonders of Yunnan

China & the Yangtze

Tailor Made China: Beijing to Shanghai

China, the Yangtze River & Hong Kong 2023
- Ancient relics
- modern marvels
- incredible moments... Every exquisite temple
- every precious icon
- every delicate pagoda in China rewards with the richness of a cultural legacy stretching across thousands of years and a vast
- emerging land whose splendor staggers the imagination... and every new encounter with this ancient civilization – today the economic engine of the world – evokes a sense of wonder. Mist-blanketed limestone peaks stand like sentinels along the Li River
- greeting all who cruise its placid waters. Meandering across mountains and valleys
- the Great Wall invites you to stroll atop stonework that transcends the centuries; climbing to the top of this wonder of the world is an unforgettable experience. Tranquility and a deep spirituality still have their place in this teeming land... find them among the pavilions of Shanghai's Yu Gardens
- before the altar of Beijing's sublime Temple of Heaven
- and in the otherworldly landscapes of the Three Gorges – also home to the greatest modern engineering project on Earth. Secrets of life at both ends of the spectrum are revealed within the inner sanctum of the Forbidden City
- where mere mortals dared not go... and inside one of Beijing's traditional hutongs
- where the warmth of a family sharing a vanishing way of life in their private home stirs the soul.
17 Day Amazing China with Tibet
- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed
- Flights Los Angeles-Beijing, Shanghai-Los Angeles Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- All intra-flights: Beijing-Xian, Chengdu-Lhasa, Lhasa-Chongqing & Yichang-Shanghai
- 15 nights First Class accommodations
China, the Yangtze River & Hong Kong 2024
- Ancient relics
- modern marvels
- incredible moments... Every exquisite temple
- every precious icon
- every delicate pagoda in China rewards with the richness of a cultural legacy stretching across thousands of years and a vast
- emerging land whose splendor staggers the imagination... and every new encounter with this ancient civilization – today the economic engine of the world – evokes a sense of wonder. Mist-blanketed limestone peaks stand like sentinels along the Li River
- greeting all who cruise its placid waters. Meandering across mountains and valleys
- the Great Wall invites you to stroll atop stonework that transcends the centuries; climbing to the top of this wonder of the world is an unforgettable experience. Tranquility and a deep spirituality still have their place in this teeming land... find them among the pavilions of Shanghai's Yu Gardens
- before the altar of Beijing's sublime Temple of Heaven
- and in the otherworldly landscapes of the Three Gorges – also home to the greatest modern engineering project on Earth. Secrets of life at both ends of the spectrum are revealed within the inner sanctum of the Forbidden City
- where mere mortals dared not go... and inside one of Beijing's traditional hutongs
- where the warmth of a family sharing a vanishing way of life in their private home stirs the soul.
China, the Yangtze River & Hong Kong 2022
- Ancient relics
- modern marvels
- incredible moments... Every exquisite temple
- every precious icon
- every delicate pagoda in China rewards with the richness of a cultural legacy stretching across thousands of years and a vast
- emerging land whose splendor staggers the imagination... and every new encounter with this ancient civilization – today the economic engine of the world – evokes a sense of wonder. Mist-blanketed limestone peaks stand like sentinels along the Li River
- greeting all who cruise its placid waters. Meandering across mountains and valleys
- the Great Wall invites you to stroll atop stonework that transcends the centuries; climbing to the top of this wonder of the world is an unforgettable experience. Tranquility and a deep spirituality still have their place in this teeming land... find them among the pavilions of Shanghai's Yu Gardens
- before the altar of Beijing's sublime Temple of Heaven
- and in the otherworldly landscapes of the Three Gorges – also home to the greatest modern engineering project on Earth. Secrets of life at both ends of the spectrum are revealed within the inner sanctum of the Forbidden City
- where mere mortals dared not go... and inside one of Beijing's traditional hutongs
- where the warmth of a family sharing a vanishing way of life in their private home stirs the soul.
12 Day Classic Nepal
- In ancient Patan, "City of Fine Arts", tour the square filled with Hindu Temples and Buddhist monuments
- Visit Durbar Square, the ancient palace of Hanuman Dhoka and the Temple of Kumari in Kathmandu
- Marvel at the Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Overnight at a jungle resort in Chitwan National Park, adjacent to the Indian Tiger Reserve
- Explore the International Mountain Museum with its exhibits focused on technique, equipment, and materials for hiking
- Tour the Pokhara Valley with its natural wonders including cascading Devi's Falls
- Spiritual journey to the World Heritage Site of Pashupatinath, a world-famous Hindu shrine
- Visit the Boudhanath Stupa, set in the octagonal Mandala design
- Travel to medieval Bhaktapur, known as the "City of Devotees," dating back to the 13th century
- Explore the village of Nagarkot and interact with the local people
China, the Yangtze River & Hong Kong 2021
- Ancient relics
- modern marvels
- incredible moments... Every exquisite temple
- every precious icon
- every delicate pagoda in China rewards with the richness of a cultural legacy stretching across thousands of years and a vast
- emerging land whose splendor staggers the imagination... and every new encounter with this ancient civilization – today the economic engine of the world – evokes a sense of wonder. Mist-blanketed limestone peaks stand like sentinels along the Li River
- greeting all who cruise its placid waters. Meandering across mountains and valleys
- the Great Wall invites you to stroll atop stonework that transcends the centuries; climbing to the top of this wonder of the world is an unforgettable experience. Tranquility and a deep spirituality still have their place in this teeming land... find them among the pavilions of Shanghai’s Yu Gardens
- before the altar of Beijing’s sublime Temple of Heaven
- and in the otherworldly landscapes of the Three Gorges – also home to the greatest modern engineering project on Earth. Secrets of life at both ends of the spectrum are revealed within the inner sanctum of the Forbidden City
- where mere mortals dared not go... and inside one of Beijing’s traditional hutongs
- where the warmth of a family sharing a vanishing way of life in their private home stirs the soul.
Odyssey in China: Beijing, Chengdu & Hong Kong 2021
- The journey of a lifetime... exploring the best of China
- filled with ancient treasures
- a look at modern life
- and discovering the world of the panda! Spend three nights in both Beijing and Chengdu
- and two nights each in Xi’an
- Yangshuo
- Shanghai
- and Hong Kong
- where travels take you from the Great Wall to the dynamic cities that define China today. Visit a breeding facility for giant pandas... enjoy a private talk with a conservation expert at Xi’an’s Terra Cotta Warriors Museum... go on a private tour
- a rickshaw ride
- and a visit with a family inside one of Beijing’s disappearing hutongs... and attend a magical “face-changing” Sichuan Opera performance. Featuring stays at world-class hotels throughout
- your journey includes three nights in Beijing for a guided walk along the Great Wall and visits to the Temple of Heaven
- Tiananmen Square
- and the mausoleum of Mao Zedong; Xi’an
- with visits to Han Yang Ling Underground Mausoleum and the Terra Cotta Warriors
- as well as a dim sum lunch; Yangshuo
- for a traditional boat cruise on the Li River and an interactive cooking demonstration; Chengdu
- for a visit to Chengdu Panda Base
- a hot pot lunch and an excursion to Leshan to see the 233 ft.-tall Giant Buddha; Shanghai
- where you'll visit Yu Gardens
- the Urban Planning Center and more
- see historic shikumen homes
- and view an acrobatic performance; and marvelous Hong Kong for rides on the Star Ferry
- a private double-decker bus
- and a funicular tram to the top of Victoria Peak.
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Top China Attractions & Experiences
Top China Experiences
Standing face-to-face with thousands of life-sized, Terra Cotta Warrior statues excavated from the vast necropolis of China’s First Emperor in Xi’an
Taking a long walking tour of the Great Wall of China
Sailing down the Li River from Guilin through an incredible landscape of sheer cliffs and peaks, resembling a dreamy ink-brushed scroll
Reaching two fabled oases on the Silk Road: Urumqi (China’s Timbuktu) and Kashgar, site of one of Asia’s largest outdoor markets and camel bazaars
Experiencing the uniqueness of Beijing
Circumnavigating the entire city wall of Xi’an by bicycle, then exploring the city within
Cruising through the remains of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River and visiting the huge hydroelectric dam that partially submerged them
Visit Apricot Valley, one of the most beautiful forests in the world
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