China Tours in July 2027

Itinerary was jam-packed with great sights and activities that gave us a taste of both ancient and modern China, while still leaving some free time to explore on our own; excellent value. All the hotels were very good (luxurious for Exodus), with the Tianfu Sunshine in Chengdu being stand-out for room facilities and decor, the Bell Tower in Xi'an for location and generous room size, and the Dong Fang in Beijing for the most extensive and best quality breakfast buffet (and period charm in the historic coffee shop, courtyard, and public areas); Golden Tulip in Shanghai was also very glamorous and well-located for the Bund. Transport (bullet trains x 2, internal flight, private minibuses, and public buses) was all excellent - punctual, efficient and clean, and our trip leader, Sunny, got us to all the attractions before the busiest crowds, and marshalled us well on public transport. (There were only seven of us on my departure - five solos and one couple - which was a good number; I can imagine a full cohort of 16 would be much more challenging to manage in the busiest locations.) Food was amazingly cheap and generally good (you can eat well for a fiver, and feast for under £10; large beers cost around £1), although some of us might have liked an option once or twice to have a more upmarket and relaxed dining experience. This trip takes in all the main tourist attractions (Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, a section of the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, panda breeding centre), and they were all well worth seeing, but what I enjoyed most was having some time to explore the lesser known cities, Xi'an, and Chengdu. Xi'an was my favourite, for its historic centre, and lively night-time vibe. I would have liked some more time in Shanghai (not least because I was on a quest for family history); a day and a half on the official trip itinerary is not enough for such a vibrant city, specially as we lost half a day (the group trip to Yuyuan Garden) due to heavy rain the day we arrived. Luckily, some of us had late flights on departure day, effectively giving us another post-trip day in which we were able to visit the Yu Garden independently, but it would be good if this extra day could be factored into future trip itineraries. (Personally, I'd trade Beijing for more time in Chengdu and Shanghai. I'm planning to return to Shanghai independently.) As a solo traveller, this was my first long-haul trip, and it was brilliant. Just go!

Highlights of China was an excellent trip to see some of the 'must-see' bucket list places. Was good fun every day with good weather and we were very well looked after by our exceptional tour leader Olly...maybe an extra day in Beijing at the end but really nothing to complain about.....Thanks Olly 👍

Your company really provided a great experience for Lynne and me. Thank you so much. Very good experience I had with 11 days, thank you to drivers, tours guides, travel agent Tracy and TCT people behind. You have a wonderful country and friendly people.

Because of heavy fog in Shanghai, our flight from Zhangjiajie was delayed by 4 and half hours. Mulan was waiting for us at the airport, at 2:30 in the morning. She prepared so much in a short day for us. We started a bit later since we wanted a bit more sleep. But what she planned for the day was fantastic. The day was so well paced. And she knows so much about Shanghai. We had a great time! This had been a great trip to China. Im already thinking about coming back. Thank you for your help before and during our stay here.

The guide was very nice and her attitude was remarkable despite the airport incident. Especially our guide in Xian was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of historical facts with us. She was always ready to provide us with more. All the hotels are amazing. Thanks for our travel advisor Raylene. She created us an unforgettable holiday in China.

Our recent trip to China was very well planned and orchestrated and wanted to thank you for your help. All of our guides were fluent in English and knowledgeable in answering our questions and extremely organized and well trained and efficient. I would recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see and experience the highlights of China. On another trip perhaps we could see the farms and factories and the inner workings of China. Is such an experience available through TCT It wouldn't be anytime soon but would like information about it if possible. I found the Chinese people to be well ordered, law abiding and loyal and proud citizens. They were courteous and welcoming. Many of the Chinese people with whom we interacted were also tourists within their own country. I was so happy to see the high living standard. Once again thanks for organizing a wonderful trip for us that we will long remember.