Beijing
Holidays to Beijing should be full of discovery. Explore the buzzing capital’s impressive palaces, museums and fascinating history.
China holidays
A vast, spectacular, beautiful country of contrasts in landscape, climate and culture, the world's most ancient traditions wedded to the world's brightest economic future, a land of a thousand million souls, where peaceful rice fields and monastery villages exist alongside buzzing ultramodern mega-cities. In short, a magical destination of memorable images and amazing experiences!
China's Olympic legacy: Following the 2008 Olympics, China is hoping to be able to promote its undoubted appeal as one of the world’s unmissable tourist destinations.
China holiday highlights
- Bustling Beijing, venue for the 2008 Olympics, where the Forbidden City, Ming Tombs, Summer Palace and Tiananmen Square await exploration.
- Other thrilling cities: Shanghai and Hong Kong, offering colonial charm, superb shopping, distinctive regional cuisine and a full calendar of colourful and fascinating festivals.
- The Great Wall of China - one of the greatest building construction projects ever completed, a testament to human engineering, ingenuity and endurance, and an undoubted wonder of the world. Snaking its way thousands of miles from the mountains of Korea to the sands of the Gobi, the wall has captivated and astonished visitors throughout its remarkable history.
- The imperial glory of Xi'an, particularly the 8,000-strong army of life-size Terracotta Warriors assembled to protect the tomb of the first Qin emperor.
Kuoni recommends
Cruises
Cruise down China’s Yangtze River, passing rice terraces and water buffaloes. China. Visit the Ghost city of Feng Du, Yellow Mountain or take an excursion into the Three Gorges Dam and marvel at this grand feat of engineering.
Escorted tours
Take one of our escorted tours and truly get to the heart of China with a knowledgeable guide. Walk on the Great Wall of China, discover the Forbidden Palace or explore vibrant cities. We have the tour for you.
Best offers
Novotel Xin Qiao Beijing, Beijing
01Nov-26Apr, 3 nights, Superior Room
From £283 per person
Kempinski Hotel Sanya, Sanya
19Nov-08Dec, 8 nights, Deluxe Mountain View Room
From £1272 per person
