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Tailor Made Tours & Holidays to China, Tibet & Mongolia
For over 25 years Pettitts have been arranging tailor-made journeys for discerning travellers. Our website offers a selection of suggested itineraries, but by combining your ideas with our knowledge and experience we can help you create your own unique journey. Once you have formulated your ideas, or require some advice, please call us on 01892 515966 or simply 'Request a Quote' by clicking here.
CLASSIC CHINA
PRIVATE JOURNEY – 17 DAYS – FROM £4,290
A vast land stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the plateau of Tibet, China is one of the world’s great nations and home to an incredible range of historic treasures. Covering the country’s classic sites, this itinerary begins in China’s capital Beijing with visits to the Forbidden City and spectacular Great Wall. From Xi’an, home to the enigmatic Terracotta Warriors, fly to Chongqing and cruise the Yangtze River through the Three Gorges Dam. From modern Shanghai travel by air to south–east China to experience the beautiful scenery of Guilin ending in Hong Kong — where east meets west.
XISHUANGBANNA - HOME OF A THOUSAND GARDENS
PRIVATE JOURNEY – 13 DAYS – FROM £3,770
The tropical southern province of Xishuangbanna in China contains beautiful plants, flowers` and rare animals. For many years this isolated region was difficult to reach and without comfortable accommodation. However from January 2013, the luxurious Anantara property provides an excellent base to visit this exotic region and explore its jungle-clad mountains and misty rivers. We suggest combining the capitals, Beijing and Bangkok with a journey to the Home of a Thousand Gardens.
IMAGES OF CHINA
PRIVATE JOURNEY – 14 DAYS – FROM £2,950
Combining two of China’s largest cities and one of the world’s most important archaeological sites with the less frenetic pace of the relaxed water town of Suzhou, this itinerary offers a fresh perspective on this diverse country. Taking in the world famous cities of Shanghai and the Bund, Beijing’s Forbidden City and the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an, this itinerary also introduces the lesser–known but equally fascinating town of Hangzhou and the water town of Suzhou, centre of the silk industry and a place of inspiration for numerous artists over the centuries.
SOUTH OF THE CLOUDS
PRIVATE JOURNEY – 15 DAYS – FROM £3,890
Explore the magnificent landscapes and distinct culture of the Yunnan Province in south–west China on an itinerary that incorporates the many sights in a region many consider to be China's best kept secret. With a unique indigenous culture, snow–capped peaks and lush alpine flora, this is a wonderful chance to experience a side of China much less visited than the Imperial cities of the north. Visit Kunming, historic Dali and the beautiful heritage town of Lijiang. Continue via Tiger Leaping Gorge to Zhongdian ending in Beijing to visit the Forbidden City and Great Wall.
ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD
PRIVATE JOURNEY – 10 DAYS – FROM £3,300
The Tibetan plateau is a land of ancient trading towns, spectacular Buddhist monasteries and grand palaces. This is a stunning journey from China’s regal capital Beijing to Lhasa, Tibet’s largest city, then along Friendship Highway through the Himalayas to the Nepalese capital Kathmandu. Beginning in Beijing, visit the city then fly to Lhasa. After time to acclimatise, explore the city including the imposing Potala Palace before driving via Shigatse and Shegar to Rongbuk for stunning views of Mount Everest. End in Kathmandu with sightseeing of the city and neighbouring valleys.
THE LAND OF GENGHIS KHAN
PRIVATE JOURNEY – 16 DAYS – FROM £3,850
One of the world’s least–populated countries, this itinerary represents a wonderful opportunity to spend time in the wilderness of Eastern Mongolia — one of lesser visited parts of this under–explored country. A unique destination, Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar is reached by air from Beijing and is best visited from May to September. The East Gobi was once the homeland of Genghis Khan and this journey traverses the wild grasslands, forests and meadows where the great khan was born and raised. Travel within Mongolia is by train and 4x4 with custom tented ger accommodation throughout — a fascinating introduction to this beautiful land.
THE SILK ROAD
PRIVATE JOURNEY – 33 DAYS – From £6,910
Following the dramatic path of the famous Silk Road, traverse Imperial China from capital Beijing to the nation’s barren western limits then through the secretive central Asian countries of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. For many this is the ultimate itinerary — a synthesis of culture, history and life that combines numerous sites central to human civilisation on a journey stretching across one–third of the globe. From Xi’an, Dunhuang, Turpan and Kashgar in China to Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand, this is an exhilarating itinerary unlike any other.
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