Banyan Tree – Ringha

China – Shangri-La and Beyond

Exploring the far north western region of Yunnan, this holiday to Shangri-La is ideal for travellers wishing to experience remote, untouched and wild regions of China.

12 days from £5,695pp

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China – Highlights of Yunnan

Travel from Kunming to Dali and Lijiang to Shangri-La experiencing fascinating cultures and beautiful scenery en route.

13 days from £5,175pp

Prayer flags in Songzanlin Monastery, Shangri La, Yunnan, China

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Golden Eagle – China and Tibet by Train

Journey through remote Western China skirting the Gobi Desert, visiting the silk route city of Kashgar, ancient sites and the iconic Great Wall of China before journeying by train to the ‘Roof of the World’.

13 days from £13,220pp

Mount Saipal with prayer flags Nepal Tibet

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Highlights of China including pandas and Tibet

This holiday to China includes many of the classic highlights as well as the chance to see one of the country’s most iconic residents, the giant panda, before flying to the Buddhist world of Tibet.

14 days from £4,545pp

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China – Walled Cities and Buddhist Cave Art

This fabulous holiday idea to China showcases some of the classic sites as well as less known gems such as the walled city of Pingyao and the Buddhist caves at Datong.

14 days from £6,040pp

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Along the Silk Route – Kyrgyzstan to China

This holiday follows the northern Chinese Silk Route, journeying eastwards from the mountains of Kyrgyzstan to the terracotta warriors in Xian, travelling by road, rail and air.

20 days from £5,175pp

Weaving traditional chinese silk arts and crafts

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Highlights of China including Yangtze Cruise

This classic holiday encompasses many of the highlights China has to offer, including Beijing and Xian as well as a Yangtze cruise and the beautiful karst limestone peaks of Guilin. A great first holiday to China with a fabulous mix of Chinese…

15 days from £4,600pp

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This family holiday includes many of the classic highlights of China with plenty of exciting things to both educate, excite and entertain the children.

Family Holiday to China

12 days from £3,335pp

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Luxury Hosted Holiday to China

Explore the classic sites of China plus the oasis Silk Road city of Dunhuang, accompanied throughout by a private host who will bridge the gap between cultures.

12 days from £18,115pp

Lines of terracotta warriors stood in tomb trenches.

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China – Shangri-La and Beyond

Exploring the far north western region of Yunnan, this holiday to Shangri-La is ideal for travellers wishing to experience remote, untouched and wild regions of China.

12 days from £5,695pp

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China – Highlights of Yunnan

Travel from Kunming to Dali and Lijiang to Shangri-La experiencing fascinating cultures and beautiful scenery en route.

13 days from £5,175pp

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Golden Eagle – China and Tibet by Train

Journey through remote Western China skirting the Gobi Desert, visiting the silk route city of Kashgar, ancient sites and the iconic Great Wall of China before journeying by train to the ‘Roof of the World’.

13 days from £13,220pp

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Highlights of China including pandas and Tibet

This holiday to China includes many of the classic highlights as well as the chance to see one of the country’s most iconic residents, the giant panda, before flying to the Buddhist world of Tibet.

14 days from £4,545pp

Idea

China – Walled Cities and Buddhist Cave Art

This fabulous holiday idea to China showcases some of the classic sites as well as less known gems such as the walled city of Pingyao and the Buddhist caves at Datong.

14 days from £6,040pp

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Along the Silk Route – Kyrgyzstan to China

This holiday follows the northern Chinese Silk Route, journeying eastwards from the mountains of Kyrgyzstan to the terracotta warriors in Xian, travelling by road, rail and air.

20 days from £5,175pp

Idea

Highlights of China including Yangtze Cruise

This classic holiday encompasses many of the highlights China has to offer, including Beijing and Xian as well as a Yangtze cruise and the beautiful karst limestone peaks of Guilin. A great first holiday to China with a fabulous mix…

15 days from £4,600pp

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This family holiday includes many of the classic highlights of China with plenty of exciting things to both educate, excite and entertain the children.

Family Holiday to China

12 days from £3,335pp

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Luxury Hosted Holiday to China

Explore the classic sites of China plus the oasis Silk Road city of Dunhuang, accompanied throughout by a private host who will bridge the gap between cultures.

12 days from £18,115pp

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Banyan Tree – Lijiang

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Banyan Tree Lijiang is located a short hop from the cobbled streets of old town Lijiang, with views towards the towering Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Each of the 55 villas is furnished in a local style…

Amandayan

Boutique
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Superbly located on Lion Hill, above the winding lanes of old town Lijiang. Amandayan is built in the traditional style of the Naxi people with accommodation arranged around tranquil courtyards across several dwellings. The 35 suites…

Lux Tea Horse Road Benzilan

Boutique
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Protected by the peaks of Meili Snow Mountain National Park and close to the shores of the Yangtze River, this boutique hotel is located in an authentic Tibetan village. The 30 rooms are simple and elegant…

Linden Centre

Boutique
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The Linden Centre is a traditional courtyard complex set in a Bai minority village, surrounded by mountains and paddy fields. Once a family residence, a hospital, military barracks and a children’s nursery it has been restored…

Songtsam Lodge, Shangri-La

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Songtsam Shangri-La is housed in a traditional Tibetan dwelling and situated next to Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan. The 75 rooms and suites have all been decorated in a traditional style using antique…

LUX Tea Horse Road Lijiang

Boutique
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Located in Lijiang’s old town, LUX Lijiang is a charming two-storey timber-framed structure housing 10 contemporary and stylish rooms. The hotel’s restaurant and bar showcase traditional Naxi cuisine which can be enjoyed al fresco in the…