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Best time to be there

While there are differences in the climate according to the region in China, it is best to travel in Spring and Autumn when the weather is not too hot nor freezing cold. But we also pay attention to festival periods and special occasions.

Fly to

Beijing/Shanghai/Hong Kong (British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Virgin)

flying time

11 hours 20 minutes non-stop

time difference

GMT +7 hours

Visas

Visa required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area



China

Classic China

Highlights The Great Wall of China.Cruise the Yangzi in style. Read more...

Guilin tour

Dynasties and Discovery

Highlights Vibrant cities. Beautiful rural landscapes.Amazing terracotta warriors. Read more...

China

Journey to the Roof of the World

Highlights. Sacred sites in Tibet. Visit the Giant Panda Centre in Chengdu. Read more...


China

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china holiday

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 will get 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 Forbidden City and the Great Wall.  Beijing, not only a great place to view the eastern section of the Great Wall, it is the cultural and political heart of China and has the monuments, parks and palaces to prove it.

China 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.

Ensure your China holiday 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. The natural beauty of Yunnan province can offer this as well as hot springs and deep virgin forests, mountain rivers and valley streams.

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 holiday in China will cost from £4,295 per person based on two adults sharing with flights from the UK and subject to availability.


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amanfayun, exterior 

Amanfayun

Amanfayun lies hidden in a valley to the west of West Lake. The 20-minute drive from the centre of Hangzhou takes one along densely wooded bamboo and tree-lined avenues...

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Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer

The Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer is one of only two five star vessels operating in the astonishing Three Gorges region of China. Elegant and stylish, it is perfect for relaxed cruising through spectacular and...

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The Peninsula Beijing  

This first class, central hotel exudes an atmosphere of luxury living, by offering the highest standards of service and attention to detail. Subtle Chinese influences enhance every dining, spa and shopping experience...

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The Peninsula Shanghai

The Peninsula Shanghai offers 235 supremely comfortable and stylish rooms and suites. Each room takes inspiration from the Art Deco period and "Golden Age" when...

The Upper House, Hong Kong 

The Upper House

The Upper House is Hong Kong’s latest and most talked-about hotel that combines five star luxury with boutique intimacy. The Upper House is exciting, quirky and unlike...