A traveller takes in sweeping views from the Great Wall of China on the Contiki Best of China Tour

Best of China

Beijing

Shanghai

12

Days

1

Country

6

Cities

The one that hits up China's great walls, sanctuaries, street eats & spell-binding scenery

Modern cities, ancient history. Roaring cities, tranquil landscapes. Spell-binding architecture, lip-smacking street eats. Get ready for 12 incredible days in the fascinating lands of China. You'll tour Beijing with a local guide, enjoy authentic dinners, witness incredible live shows, see Xi'An's world-famous terracotta army, go rock-climbing, and meet pandas too! And of course, you'll check out the absolutely jaw-dropping sight of the Great Wall. It's intriguing. It's mesmerising. It'll leave you with a new perspective on the world.

What you'll get from this trip
From$3014ppStandard price $3316 pp

Price is based on Twin room, departing on October 11, 2026.

  • Maximum 24 people

What's included:

  • Private Coach, Internal Flights, Overnight Train, Bullet Trains
  • 10 nights in Hotel
  • 1 night in Cruise Overnight
  • 14 Experiences
  • 11 Breakfasts
  • 3 Lunches
  • 2 Dinners

Day trip highlights

Discover the moments that make this trip unforgettable — from must-see sights to optional adventures.

What's not included:

  • Flights to/from the start/end location
  • Travel insurance
  • Free-time add-ons

Trip Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9

Out Of 5

Based on

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Trusted Customer

5/5

10/04/2026 01:35:15

This trip was everything I wanted and more. I wasn’t expecting a lot from China and my expectations were blown out of the water. I love China and loved the trip. Would do this again

JF

5/5

10/01/2026 02:12:38

One of my top Contiki trips of all time. Jam packed itinerary but fully of nothing but the best parts of China. Highly recommend booking. The small group atmosphere was fantastic. Great guide and as always awesome people!

Trusted Customer

4.5/5

06/01/2026 08:01:53

There was way too much travel time that wasted our time. Spending 10 hours to get to the next city was ridiculous; that could’ve been an overnight train. We did a lot which was good but it would be nice to have more free time or to have certain activities be optional like the jade factory or the

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Trusted Customer

5/5

06/01/2026 07:59:01

A great introduction to travel in China! Already planning my next trip back!

Trusted Customer

5/5

06/01/2026 07:47:27

This trip is an excellent introduction to China, and I would highly recommend it for anyone who's travelling to China for the first time. Advice from both the trip manager (who was brilliant btw) and local guides made everything nice and smooth. There is a lot packed into the 12 days, but completely

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