China Itineraries
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
Itineraries
Landscapes of Yunnan
Landscapes of Yunnan highlights * Naxi culture * Spectular Tiger Leaping Gorge * Historic towns and villages Read more ...
Journey to the Roof of the World
Journey of the roof of the world highlights * Sacred sites in Tibet * Spectular landscapes * Gaint panda centre in Chengdu Read more ...
Driving journey from Yunnan to the Lanna Kingdom
On this adventurous journey to the Golden Triangle, we have paved the way for you to cross borders seldom crossed by overseas travellers. Read more ...
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Classic China
Classic China journey highlights * The Great Wall of China * Terracotta Warriers * Cruise the Yangzi in style
Landscapes of Yunnan
Landscapes of Yunnan highlights * Naxi culture * Spectular Tiger Leaping Gorge * Historic towns and villages
Dynasties and Discovery
Dyansties and Discovery highlights * Vibrant cities * Beautiful rural landscapes * Amazing terracotta warriors
Journey to the Roof of the World
Journey of the roof of the world highlights * Sacred sites in Tibet * Spectular landscapes * Gaint panda centre in Chengdu
Summer River Camp
We are now offering special summer river camp perfect for children. There are two sailings on 10th - 14th July and 7th - 11th August. There are plenty of activities created just for the children onboard.
Along the Tea & Horse Caravan Trail
Experience a slice of China that is quickly disappearing when you visit ancient cities that were important stops along the route and meet with villagers to gain insight into local life, history and tradition...
Driving journey from Yunnan to the Lanna Kingdom
On this adventurous journey to the Golden Triangle, we have paved the way for you to cross borders seldom crossed by overseas travellers.
Driving Journey through the Tibetan Highlands
The beautiful landscapes of southwest China lend themselves perfectly to a driving journey to places otherwise near impossible to reach.
Photographic Yunnan
Yunnan is a microcosm of China's stunning variety and will provide for some incredible photographic opportunities, particularly under the guidance of Jon Nicholson.
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Guest Testimonial
This is my first booking with A & K and the whole experiance was outstanding. I would say it was 110%.
- NC, Bath
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Chengdu Research Base
Conducts captive breeding programs and scientific research and is an educational tourism center for this endangered and beloved icon of China
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