For centuries the most advanced civilisation - bequeathing to the world the dictionary, gunpowder, printing and the compass - China is on the march again and determined to see herself restored as the Middle Kingdom.
A China holiday with Abercrombie & Kent gets you close to the contrasts of geography, people, language and the disparity between ancient and modern that give China its breath-taking variety.
From the bright lights of its cities such as Shanghai and Hong Kong to the solitude of the Taklamakan desert or the peace of rural life, holidays to China are captivating and engrossing. They offer today's traveller a journey of discovery full of magnificent temples, pagodas and monuments such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. It is home to a vast expanse of terrain ranging from snow-capped mountains and steeply terraced hillsides, to the bizarre karst scenery of Guilin and the dramatic gorges of the mighty Yangzi River - a must for every luxury China holiday.
Make sure your China travel also takes you away from the anonymous multitudes of the cities, to the slower pace and peace of village life. An old world charm is retained and little has changed over the years: houses are constructed in the same age-old way, craft and knowledge passed down from generation to generation and buffalo still plough the fields.
Whether you want to see the highlights or to delve deeper and find out more about its people, such as the Naxi of Lijiang, your luxury holiday in China with A&K will give you a unique insight to this intriguing country, which has no equal.
Pricing
At A&K all of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. However, as a guide, an 11 night journey in China will cost from £4,295 per person based on two adults sharing with flights from the UK and subject to availability.
Click here to download a copy of our Classic China itinerary.