Tour overview

This 12-day family adventure is designed for families with children aged five and over, travelling across China by bullet train from Beijing to Hong Kong. A local leader looks after the group, which numbers no more than sixteen, and family rooms are arranged where available. You stay eleven nights: ten in hotels and one in a family-run guesthouse near the Great Wall. Breakfast is included daily, with two lunches and five dinners.

After a welcome dinner in Beijing, you head out to the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall and spend a night in a local guesthouse, then explore the Wall and Beijing’s sights. A bullet train takes you to Xi’an to see the Terracotta Warriors, and another to Chengdu, where you watch giant and red pandas at the breeding research base.

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In Yangshuo you stay at a villa among karst peaks and spend a day in the countryside with activities the whole family will enjoy, then travel to Hong Kong for an orientation walk and a final evening in the city.

The physical rating is medium, with some long travel days. This holiday suits active families who want to share China’s great sights together.

Trip highlights

  • A night by the Great Wall (Day 2)
  • Exploring the Great Wall (Day 3)
  • The Terracotta Warriors (Day 5)
  • Giant and red pandas (Day 7)
  • A day in the Yangshuo countryside (Day 9)
  • Hong Kong (Day 11)

Your route

9 stops from Beijing to Hong Kong

12-day route: Beijing – Jinshanling – Xi’an – Chengdu – Yangshuo – Hong Kong
  1. Beijing Day 1
  2. Great Wall (Jinshanling) Day 2
  3. Beijing Day 3
  4. Xi'an Days 4–5
  5. Terracotta Army Day 5
  6. Chengdu Days 6–7
  7. Guilin Day 8
  8. Yangshuo Days 8–9
  9. Hong Kong Days 10–12

Why choose this tour

China’s highlights designed for families. Bullet trains and a night by the Great Wall.

Best suited to

  • Families with children aged 5 and over
  • First-time visitors to China
  • Active families
  • Wildlife lovers
Sunrise over the Great Wall

Day-by-day itinerary

12 days from Beijing, China to Hong Kong

  1. Day 1 · Beijing Beijing

    A welcome dinner.

    Hotel
    Dong Fang Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Jinshanling Great Wall

    A night by the Wall.

    Hotel
    Local guesthouse near Jinshanling
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Great Wall, Beijing Beijing

    Explore the Great Wall.

    Hotel
    Dong Fang Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Xi’an Xi’an

    A bullet train.

    Hotel
    Bell Tower Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Terracotta Army Xi’an

    The buried army.

    Hotel
    Bell Tower Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Chengdu Chengdu

    Sichuan’s capital.

    Hotel
    Tianfu Liya Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Panda Breeding Base Chengdu

    Giant and red pandas.

    Hotel
    Tianfu Liya Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Yangshuo Yangshuo

    To the karsts.

    Hotel
    Yangshuo Hidden Dragon Villa
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Yangshuo countryside Yangshuo

    A countryside adventure.

    Hotel
    Yangshuo Hidden Dragon Villa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  10. Day 10 · Hong Kong Hong Kong

    By train to Hong Kong.

    Hotel
    Metropark Hotel Kowloon
    Meals
    Breakfast
  11. Day 11 · Hong Kong Hong Kong

    An orientation walk.

    Hotel
    Metropark Hotel Kowloon
    Meals
    Breakfast
  12. Day 12 · Hong Kong Hong Kong

    The holiday ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The Great Wall across autumn hills

Where you stay

  • Beijing (1 night) Dong Fang Hotel
  • Great Wall (1 night) Local guesthouse near Jinshanling
  • Beijing (1 night) Dong Fang Hotel
  • Xi’an (2 nights) Bell Tower Hotel
  • Chengdu (2 nights) Tianfu Liya Hotel
  • Yangshuo (2 nights) Yangshuo Hidden Dragon Villa
  • Hong Kong (2 nights) Metropark Hotel Kowloon

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 11 nights in hotels and a guesthouse
  • Meals 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Bullet trains and private transfers
  • Jinshanling Great Wall
  • Terracotta Warriors and the panda base
  • Yangshuo countryside day
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Visas
  • Meals not included 8 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
A giant panda eating bamboo

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a beach holiday
  • You want to stay in one place
  • You dislike long travel days
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–12 · Lunch: Days 2 and 9 · Dinner: Days 1–2, 4, 6 and 9
The Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £2,315 per person, twin share, tour only. 24 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

What ages is this holiday for?

Families with children aged 5 and over.

How are families roomed?

Twins for two, triples where available for three, and usually two twin rooms for four or more.

Do I need a visa for China?

UK citizens can currently visit China visa-free for short stays. Check the latest advice before travel.

Are there long travel days?

Yes, the trips to Yangshuo and Hong Kong are long, so bring books and games.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement is available, except at the Great Wall guesthouse.

Who leads the holiday?

A local leader travels with the group.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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