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Day 1 - UK to Beijing

Fly from Heathrow to Beijing, arriving the following day. Departures from other UK airports are also available, please ask for details.

Day 2 - Beijing

On arrival, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, for a three night stay. Our holidays to China are extremely flexible so if you’d prefer a shorter or longer stay throughout the itinerary just ask!

Days 3-4 - Beijing

Spend the next few days exploring this incredible city. Be sure to take in the main sites but allow yourself time to get a little off the beaten track - head to the Hutongs close to Nanluoguxiang station for traditional architecture mixed with bars, restaurants and shops, Beijing-style!

Day 5 - Beijing to Xi’an

Transfer back to Beijing airport for your flight to Xi’an. When you arrive you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your chosen hotel, for a three night stay - if you’d prefer a different duration just let us know.

Days 6-7 - Xi’an

Spend the next few days exploring historic Xi’an. The fascinating Muslim Quarter is easy to explore on foot, and you’ll find some of Xi’ans best local food here - the smells are incredible!

Day 8 - Xi’an to Chengdu

Transfer back to Xi’an airport for your flight to Chengdu. When you arrive you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your chosen hotel, for a three night stay. As always, our holidays are super-flexible with a range of hotel options and any number of nights possible in Chengdu.

Days 9-10 - Chengdu

Spend the next few days exploring Chengdu. This is one of the best places to get close to Giant Pandas, with the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base being an excellent starting point - there are a number of other Panda bases close to the city too. China’s most famous residents are truly mesmerising.

Day 11 - Chengdu to Guilin

Transfer back to Chengdu airport for your flight to Guilin. When you arrive you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your chosen hotel, for a three night stay. Durations here are flexible so we can adjust things to suit you.

Days 12-13 - Guilin

Spend the next few days exploring Guilin. Famous for its setting on the tranquil Li River, Guilin is a fabulous introduction to Guangxi Provinces beautiful scenery - a trip on the river is mandatory!

Day 14 - Guilin to Shanghai

Transfer back to Guilin airport for your flight to Shanghai. On arrival, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, for a three night stay. We have a wide range of hotel options in all destinations, so if you can’t see your preferred option just ask!

Days 15-16 - Shanghai

Spend the next few days exploring the economic powerhouse of Asia. Shanghai is a very modern city but it’s worth heading out of town for a day to the ancient water towns such as Zhu Jia Jiao or Suzhou to see a different side to the region.

Day 17 - Shanghai to UK

Return transfer to Shanghai airport for your return flight to the UK.

Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Guilin & Shanghai multicentre holidays

A comprehensive cross-section of China, taking in the five key locations of Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Guilin and Shanghai, packing in the incredible diversity that makes China such a special destination.

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2026/27 Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Guilin & Shanghai multicentre package holidays Prices are per person based on two sharing, including flights, transfers and accommodation, and are subject to availability. Flights from Heathrow - other departures also available, call for details.