Highlights of China including the Yangtze Cruise
Highlights of China including the Yangtze Cruise
17 Days
Visiting: China
Tour Overview
Your Guided Group Holiday To China
Join us on this incredible adventure to explore the ancient traditions and fascinating culture of China. Starting in Beijing, we’ll discover the highlights of this capital city like Tiananmen Square and the world-famous Great Wall. Moving further into the centre of the country, we’ll spend time in Xi'an visiting the Terracotta Warriors before travelling south to Guilin to see the colourful Reed Flute Cave. Our next stop is Chengdu, where we’ll enjoy a visit to the Giant Panda Breeding centre. This holiday also includes an unforgettable 3-night cruise on the Yangtze River, China’s largest waterway. On board, we’ll pass the notorious Three Gorges Dam and enjoy first-class entertainment like authentic Tai Chi lessons. To finish off this incredible adventure, we’ll visit the glittering city of Shanghai, where East meets West in spectacular style.
Please Note:
- Visas are required for travel on this tour. Please visit our visa information page for more information.
- For departures from Dublin, outbound and return flights will be via Doha, Dubai or Istanbul depending on your chosen date.
Itinerary
What's Included
Half board on land & Full board on cruise
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be a guide to meet us when we arrive at our destination?
You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide.
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I have reduced mobility; can I still travel?
We have holidays suitable for varying levels of mobility. We want to ensure that you make the correct choice when booking a holiday with us. If you have any concerns about the suitability of a tour, please contact us and discuss this with one of our experienced sales staff.
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What is the activity level for my holiday?
In order to ensure you chose the right holiday for you, we rate all our holidays with an activity level. This will help you to determine how suitable a particular holiday is for your needs.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents (tickets and Itinerary) will be provided to you approximately 10 days prior to your departure.
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Do I need travel insurance?
Yes, all passengers must have travel insurance for Travel Department holidays. We would suggest you pay special attention to any exclusion clauses and excess on your insurance policy to ensure you are happy with your cover. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate insurance for the holiday you are booking.
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Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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