CityGrip
Tours to China

China - middle kingdom reborn

From the Great Wall to Shanghai's Lujiazui skyline, Xi'an's terracotta warriors to Guilin's karst peaks. With 2024's visa-free expansion, China is finally easy for British travellers.

10-14Typical nights
Visa-freeUK passport 30 days (trial)
Apr-OctBest weather
Signature experiences

The China moments you came for.

We know the tricks: sunrise gate, local guide, right queue. Three we never miss.

01

Mutianyu Great Wall toboggan down + private sunrise slot

02

Xi'an Terracotta Army + city-wall cycle ride at dusk

03

Li River bamboo raft through Guilin's karst scenery

Cities & regions

Where you'll stay

Beijing

Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven

Xi'an

Terracotta Army, Muslim Quarter

Shanghai

Bund skyline, maglev train, Yu Garden

Must-try food

Peking duck, xiaolongbao, hot pot, dim sum, Sichuan mapo tofu

Heads-up

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Five package tiers

From essentials to honeymoon.

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Essentials

Flights + 3-star hotel + airport transfers + key excursions

Solo travellers, couples on a budget, return visitors

Explorer

Flights + 4-star hotel + daily breakfast + 3-5 guided tours + private transfers

Families, first-time visitors, groups of friends

Luxury

Premium cabin flights + 5-star/resort + half-board + private guide + VIP fast-track

Anniversaries, special celebrations, executive travel

Honeymoon

Business class flights + over-water villa / premium suite + spa + photography + candle-lit dinners

Newly-weds, milestone anniversaries

Family

Economy flights + family-rooms / connecting hotel rooms + kid-friendly excursions + water parks

Families with children 4-16
Travel facts

Plan your China trip.

Best timeApril-May & September-October (pleasant, clear)
Duration10-14 nights
VisaVisa-free 30 days for UK passport (extended trial through 2025-26); L-visa otherwise
CurrencyChinese Yuan (CNY / RMB)
LanguageMandarin; limited English outside Beijing/Shanghai
End-to-end service

Everything handled.

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Flights

Negotiated fares from London, Manchester, Birmingham and Sylhet. Emirates, Qatar, Turkish, Singapore, Biman and BA priority corridors.

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Visas & E-visas

Tourist, transit and e-visa processing from UK and Bangladesh. Documentation, invitation letters and embassy drop-offs handled.

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Hotels

3-star to 5-star hotel booking with wholesale rates. Central locations, halal-friendly food on request, late-check-out flagged.

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Airport Transfers

Private meet-and-greet transfers in every destination. English-speaking driver, AC vehicle, bottled water.

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Tours & Excursions

Curated day trips and multi-day tours with licensed guides. Private, semi-private or small-group options.

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Travel Insurance

Medical, baggage, delay and COVID coverage. Schengen-compliant where required. Claim support from UK office.

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Travel SIM & eSIM

Pre-loaded local SIM or eSIM ready before you land. Keeps family updated and Google Maps working.

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Currency & Forex

Competitive UK forex rates for USD, EUR, AED, THB, MYR, IDR. Travellers' cheques and prepaid travel cards.

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24/7 Support

A UK WhatsApp number that answers - even when you're six time zones away and the hotel says your booking is missing.

FAQ

Questions about China.

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China, your way.

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