China Family Holiday: Great Wall, Pandas & Yangshuo – 12 Days
The Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, pandas and Yangshuo for families with children aged five and over.
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
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A night by the Great Wall (Day 2)
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Exploring the Great Wall (Day 3)
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The Terracotta Warriors (Day 5)
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Giant and red pandas (Day 7)
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A day in the Yangshuo countryside (Day 9)
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Hong Kong (Day 11)
Your route
9 stops from Beijing to Hong Kong
- Beijing Day 1
- Great Wall (Jinshanling) Day 2
- Beijing Day 3
- Xi'an Days 4–5
- Terracotta Army Day 5
- Chengdu Days 6–7
- Guilin Day 8
- Yangshuo Days 8–9
- 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
Day-by-day itinerary
12 days from Beijing, China to Hong Kong
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Day 1 · Beijing Beijing
A welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- Dong Fang Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Jinshanling Great Wall
A night by the Wall.
- Hotel
- Local guesthouse near Jinshanling
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Great Wall, Beijing Beijing
Explore the Great Wall.
- Hotel
- Dong Fang Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Xi’an Xi’an
A bullet train.
- Hotel
- Bell Tower Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Terracotta Army Xi’an
The buried army.
- Hotel
- Bell Tower Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Chengdu Chengdu
Sichuan’s capital.
- Hotel
- Tianfu Liya Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Panda Breeding Base Chengdu
Giant and red pandas.
- Hotel
- Tianfu Liya Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Yangshuo Yangshuo
To the karsts.
- Hotel
- Yangshuo Hidden Dragon Villa
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Yangshuo countryside Yangshuo
A countryside adventure.
- Hotel
- Yangshuo Hidden Dragon Villa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 · Hong Kong Hong Kong
By train to Hong Kong.
- Hotel
- Metropark Hotel Kowloon
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Hong Kong Hong Kong
An orientation walk.
- Hotel
- Metropark Hotel Kowloon
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Hong Kong Hong Kong
The holiday ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
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
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
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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.
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.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary