China highlights vacation
Delve into China’s imperial past on this small group tour, taking in tranquil landscapes, historic monuments, and dynamic cities, both ancient and modern
Beijing Great Wall Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Yangshuo Karst Mountains Moon Hill Hangzhou Shanghai
Price
US $2775ToUS $3080excluding flights
Duration
12 Days
Type
Small group
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Optional single supplement from £574 - £602.
Minimum age 16.
Minimum age 16.
Description of China highlights vacation
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Price information
US $2775ToUS $3080excluding flights
Optional single supplement from £574 - £602.
Minimum age 16.
Minimum age 16.
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Vacation information
Small group tour, ideal for solos & couples:
Small group travel is not large group travel scaled down. It is modeled on independent travel – but with the advantage of a group leader to take care of the itinerary, accommodation and tickets, and dealing with the language. It’s easy to tick off the big sights independently – but finding those one-off experiences, local festivals, traveling markets and secret viewpoints is almost impossible for someone without the insider knowledge gained from years in the field. For those with limited time, a small group tour will save valuable time in planning, and on vacation.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.
Planet
How this trip helps protect and conserve local landscapes and nature.• By traveling in a small group we ‘tread lightly’ to minimise our impact on local resources and the environment.
• We work with our partners on the ground to proactively reduce waste; this includes eliminating all single-use plastic water bottles by providing refills for re-usable bottles.
• The payment of entrance fees to natural reserves and archaeological sites generates income which is used for upkeep and development of these important sites.
• Our trips adhere to ABTA’s industry-leading animal welfare guidelines to ensure the best possible practices regarding working animals and wildlife viewing.
• We visit the Chengdu Panda breeding center and fees collected fund their important work on conservation of this endangered species.
• We rewild 100 square metres per passenger to compensate for all trip and flight emissions.
• Read about our commitment to nature protection and restoration here, including our rewilding commitment for every customer who travels with us.
Tips for sustainable travel on this trip
• Leave no trace: we do all we can to ensure we leave no rubbish in the wild and beautiful places we visit; we ask that you do the same. If there are no recycling facilities in-country, consider bringing recyclable materials home with you.
• Plastic waste reduction: please bring a re-usable water bottle on this trip, also consider avoiding single-use hotel toiletries, which generate a large amount of plastic waste.
People
How this trip helps improve life for local communities.• Local guides keep you well informed about local traditions and cultural-social sensitivities.
• This trip brings income and opportunity to the destination community through the inclusion of locally owned hotels, restaurants, and other enterprises, and by championing locally produced food wherever possible.
• This trip visits local communities in Beijing Hutongs and in the Xian Muslim quarter. This provides an opportunity to gain an insight into culture and heritage.
• During this trip we have lunch with a local family which enables the sharing of cultures.
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