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'Essence' Itineraries are a new range of shorter itineraries which encapsulate the spirit of each country we offer, within an approximate 8 day period.

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Tailor Made Tours & Holidays to China, Tibet & Mongolia
  • 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.

  • HIDDEN CHINA
    PRIVATE JOURNEY – 17 DAYS – FROM £4,290
    A place of colourful contradictions, the real China is a land that few ever have the opportunity to experience. For many China represents modernity and progress on a grand scale and, whilst this is undoubtedly true, there is another side to China — a traditional, historic country of small towns, little known world heritage sites and remnants of a recent Maoist past. This itinerary combines the old China of Pingyao, the Maoist collective at Nanjie Cun, Kaifeng and the tulou buildings of Yongdin with the wonderful, more modern cities, of Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

  • 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 £5,950
    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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