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China Holidays

Luxury China Tours

Take an escorted tour of China and start to discover the secrets of one of the world’s oldest civilizations. China allows you to take in the old with the new in Shanghai you can visit the Yu Yuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple and watch how the historic buildings change to 21st century skyscrapers.  Enjoy bustling cities like Hong Kong before visiting lush countryside in Guilin. China is a country filled with countless dialects and fascinating contrasts making a holiday to this destination a thrilling and extraordinary journey.

Our China Holiday Highlights
•Enjoy a 3 night cruise luxury tour on the Yangtze River aboard the 5-star cruise ship the MV President Prime.
•Visiting the Panda breeding and research centre in Chengdu and experiencing these rare creatures up close.
•Trying delicious regional Chinese food at the Tang Dynasty dinner, music and dance show. A wonderful performance of ancient music and dance in Xian.
•See the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, a impressive part of the wall away from the crowds.
•Seeing the impressive Terracotta Warriors. Depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. These impressive figures date back to    210 BC

Where is China?
Located in eastern Asia, China is the third largest country in the world. It is surrounded by a number of countries these include Russia to the North, as well as India and Vietnam.

Chinese Cuisine
Chinese cuisine is as varied as its regions. Peking duck is a speciality in the capital, in the area of the Yangtze and Chengdu, Szechuan cuisine is known for its spices. In Xian the local dish is dumplings filled with various meats. Tsingtao beer available across the country and in modern China there is also a variety of international food on offer.

Time difference / local time

GMT + 8
Currency

China's currency comprises of 1 Renminbi Yuan (RMB) = 10 chiao/jiao or 100 fen. Currency can be converted at banks, hotels, and foreign exchanges. All major international credit cards are acceptable in hotels.
Passport and visa

Full ten year passports are required for all visitors to China and must be valid for six months after your return to the UK. Visas are essential for entry into China. Visa application forms and instructions will be forwarded approximately four months prior to departure.  Journeys of Distinction do not accept any responsibility for passengers not. We can only provide information for British Citizen passport holders acquiring the correct visa documentation.

Flying time to destination

London to Shanghai 11 hours
Hong Kong to London 13 hours

Climate/season

Due to its sheer size China experiences a great diversity of climates. North and East China including Beijing and Xi'an experience a rather continental climate with warm to hot summers and cool dry winters bringing snow in December to February.  The majority of rain falls in the summer months and the best time to travel is in the spring months of April and May and autumnal months of September and October.  Central China including Shanghai and the Yangtze Gorges is warmer than the North and East in winter and summer and experiences more rainfall year round, with the heaviest on the coast. Again the best time to travel is in the spring months of April and May and autumn months of September and October. South China including Guilin is the warmest and wettest part of China during the summer and winters are pleasant with low rainfall.

Electricity

220/240 volts AC, 50 Hz. Two pin sockets and some three-pin sockets are in use.
Health and Vaccinations

Not compulsory although we would recommend that you contact your usual medical consultant. In the major centres medical facilities in international hospitals are excellent and first-class Western medicine is practised. Excellent dental care is available.
Clothing

Lightweight cottons and linens during the summer months, with warmer clothes for spring and autumn evenings, a waterproof jacket is advisable for all year round travel. Whilst travelling on the Yangtze River a warm jacket is recommended.

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17 out of 17 available hotels

  • Green Lake Hotel
     

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    Part of our China escorted tours

    Country/Region: China Holidays, Kunming

    This hotel is situated right in the heart of Kunming, very close to Green Lake. Comfortable rooms have all the key amen...

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  • Grand Stanford
     

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    Part of our China escorted tours

    Country/Region: China Holidays, Hong Kong

    This is a world class hotel, offering a high level of service, and unrivalled luxury. It has breathtaking views of Vict...

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  • Victoria Anna - Yangtze Cruise
     

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    Part of our China escorted tours

    Country/Region: China Holidays, Yangtze

    Cruise the Yangtze River on the luxurious Victoria Anna Victoria Cruises has set new standards for Yangtze cruising wit...

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  • President Prime
     

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    Country/Region: China Holidays

    President Cruises specialises in luxury Yangtze River tours and the M/V President Prime is a new ship for spring 2011, ...

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  • Grand New World Hotel
     

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    Part of our JOD Light China Tour

    Country/Region: China Holidays, Xian

    Enjoy a comfortable break from your journey at The Grand New World hotel. This hotel allows you to absorb the cities cu...

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  • Novotel Xinqiao
     

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    Part of our JOD Light China Tour

    Country/Region: China Holidays, Beijing

    The Novotel Xinqiao, Beijing is a well equipped and centrally located hotel allowing a great position to begin explorin...

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  • Crowne Plaza
     

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    Part of our China escorted tours

    Country/Region: China Holidays, Lijiang

    With its wooden buildings and beams reflecting Lijiang’s architecture, this hotel combines old world style with modern ...

    Number of rooms: 270

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  • Ramada Pudong
     

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    Part of our China escorted tours

    Country/Region: China Holidays, Shangha

    Comfortable rooms each offering state of the art facilities. This hotel offers friendly service and delicious cuisine. ...

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  • Sheraton
     

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    Part of our China escorted tours

    Country/Region: China Holidays, Guilin

    Stay directly on the banks of the Li River at the Sheraton Guilin. All rooms here have been recently renovated and offe...

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  • Shangri-La Golden Flower
     

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    Country/Region: China Holidays, Xian

    The Shangri-La Golden Flower offers modern amenities, first class service and an excellent central location in the anci...

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  • Kempinski Chengdu
     

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    Country/Region: China Holidays, Chengdu

    The new Kempinski Hotel Chengdu offers large modern rooms with views over the city, three restaurants offering Chinese ...

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  • Marriott Hotel, Shanghai
     

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    Part of our China escorted tours

    Country/Region: China Holidays, Shanghai

    This brand new hotel is perfectly located in the heart of the city and offers first class luxury facilities. After a da...

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  • Beijing InterContinental
     

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    Country/Region: China Holidays, Beijing

    A sleek architectural marvel in steel and glass, InterContinental Beijing is a wonderful counterpoint to the city's anc...

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  • Harbour Grand
     

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    Part of our China Escorted Tour

    Country/Region: China Holidays, Hong Kong

    The new Harbour Grand is located on the Hong Kong Island waterfront, with views across the harbour. The hotel features ...

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  • Raffles, Beijing
     

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    Part of our China escorted tours

    Country/Region: China Holidays, Beijing

    Join us at one of Beijing’s most distinguished addresses, next to the pedestrianised district of Wangfujing and just a ...

    Number of rooms: 171

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  • Hilton
     

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    Part of our China escorted tours

    Country/Region: China Holidays, Xian

    Located within Xian's 600 year old City Walls and only a few minutes walk from the Bell Tower, the hotel is close to nu...

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  • The Banyan Tree Ringha
     

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    Part of our China escorted tours

    Country/Region: China Holidays, Shangri-La

    Set in rural countryside with its remote, unspoilt location this is a unique hotel experience. The guest rooms are loca...

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  • China All Inclusive 2013/14

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    China Escorted Tours 2013

    This 6-day tour of China's capital city Beijing has been planned so that whilst it fits neatly into just one week, ther...

    Tour duration: 6 days

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  • The Very Best of China

    From £4295.
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    Classic Luxury Touring Holidays Worldwide

    18-Day Luxury Escorted Tour A fascinating composite of contrasting worlds, China enchants with legends of the Great Wal...

    Tour duration: 18 days

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  • Adventures in China

    From £1595.
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    Great Value Touring Holidays - Light

    11-Day Enlightened Tour You’ll really get a sense of China, both ancient and modern, on a tour that fills all the sense...

    Tour duration: 11 days

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Our classic tours take you on a personal journey; connecting you to countries, customs and cultures by exploring, explaining and unearthing, in a way that creates a lifelong bond. See our Classic tours to Asia below.

Our Light tours offer a completely different kind of tour compared to our Classic range, you have more free time and opportunity to go off the beaten track! See our Light tours to Asia below.