Beijing 
china
China is a country of extraordinary scale and history. A first visit usually takes in Beijing’s Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army in Xi’an and the karst peaks of Guilin.
Beyond the classics there are the giant pandas of Chengdu, the tea villages around Hangzhou, the mountains of Huangshan and, for the adventurous, Tibet.
High-speed trains link the major cities, and the hotels are some of the most impressive in Asia. A private guide is essential and makes the trip far easier.
where to go
The Forbidden City, hutong lanes and the Great Wall nearby.
The Terracotta Army and the city's ancient walls.
Karst peaks along the Li River.
Giant pandas and Sichuan cooking.
West Lake and the tea villages in the hills.
Monasteries and the Potala Palace on the roof of the world.
when to go
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to travel.
April to May
Mild weather and blossom. Avoid the national holiday in early May.
September to October
Clear skies and comfortable temperatures. Avoid the first week of October.
June to August, November to March
Summer is hot and humid; winter is cold in the north but quiet.
where to stay
Beijing 
Beijing Contemporary style in the city's central business district.
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Hangzhou 
Tibet Looking for something different? We know many more hotels and villas in China, and we'll happily suggest the right one for you.
experiences
Explore the imperial palace with a historian guide.
Walk a restored section of the wall away from the busiest stretches.
See the warriors of Xi'an with an expert guide.
Float past karst peaks on a bamboo raft near Yangshuo.
Visit the giant panda research base early in the morning.
Walk among the granite peaks and twisted pines of the Yellow Mountains.
April to May and September to October. We avoid the major national holidays in early May and early October.
Please check the latest entry rules before booking. We’ll advise on current requirements when we plan your trip.
Twelve to sixteen nights allows for Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin and Shanghai or Hangzhou.
Yes, with special permits that we arrange as part of your trip.
Yes. The pandas, the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army are big hits with children.
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