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Famously one of the only manmade structures to be seen from space, the Great Wall was originally constructed as a defensive measure against tribes of...
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This route covers the old Chinese Silk Road and is serviced only in the summer by restored vintage trains. Indulgently decked out in red and black...
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For something new and exciting - a great way to see China - check out the new Tangula train. It claims to be the newest (September 2008) and the most...
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A bomb shelter on a massive scale, the Underground City covers 85 square kilometers beneath the streets of Beijing. A network of connecting tunnels...
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Painters and calligraphers flocked to Rangbaozhai in the 19th century, making this paper store Beijing’s center for artistic discipline. It used to...
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26/12/1893 – 09/09/1976
Chinese communist leader. Like Lenin, Chairman Mao's corpse has been embalmed and is on display in a vast purpose built...
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A beeline to Beihai Park (open 'til 9), rewarded with all the things the guide books say it will, including a vista of lotus leaves and flowers, a...
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If you have seen the film “The Last Emperor” then you will already have an impression of what China’s Forbidden City looks like. A functioning mini...
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Meaning ‘Gate of Heavenly Peace‘, Tiananmen Square is now, conversely, best known internationally for the protests that took place there in 1989...
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Scientific work at the site, which lies 42 km south-west of Beijing, is still underway. So far, it has led to the discovery of the remains of...
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For the adventurous, mostly young, and the sociable, Explore runs highlight-packed group itineraries all over the world. More »
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12 days (Group tour) from £1645
• Shanghai, Beijing & Hong Kong • Great Wall & Terracotta Warriors • Limestone landscapes of the Li River • Guest Lecturer ...
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12 days (Group tour) from £1645
• Poetic Landscapes of Yangshuo • Terracotta Warriors & Great Wall • Hong Kong & Shanghai • Guest Lecturer accompanies this ...
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For travellers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world. With a huge... More »
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12 days (Group tour) from £1060
Dine on Peking duck, Explore the imperial sights of old Beijing, See the ancient Terracotta Warriors, Experience the beauty of Li River, Learn to...
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14 days (Group tour) from £755
Explore cosmopolitan Shanghai, Sample Ming history in Nanjing, See the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, Experience life on the Yangzi River, Scale...
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North America-based travel company running a huge range of small group adventure tours to exotic parts of the world. More »
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14 days (Group tour) from £762
This incredible journey explores the great cities, magnificent architecture, natural wonders, ...
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8 days (Group tour) from £356
China is a delicately balanced world where ancient culture blends in with modern conveniences ...
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Our promise to you: “How often have you wanted to plan a trip somewhere but needed to talk to someone... More »
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13 days (Group tour) from £2049
A journey of stunning contrasts through China. Modern, natural and ancient wonders – this trip has it all
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22 days (Group tour) from £3699
Travel east to west tracing the legendary deserts, markets and minarets of the Silk Road
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Classic overland truck trips ranging from 15 days to 40 weeks to Africa, South America and Asia. More »
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45 days from £1550
If you're looking for a ground breaking trip of a challenging nature in the true style of overlanding ...
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If you're looking for a ground breaking trip of a challenging nature in the true style of overlanding ...
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Ming Dynasty Tombs
