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China is so big, so diverse and so fast-changing. No matter it’s your first time to visit China or your tenth, you’ll be amazed by the time-honored history, profound culture, stupendous natural scenery, and friendly Han people and ethnic minorities...

To take you out of the guidebooks and into the real world of China, we are here to offer you the private China vacations with best travel experience possible. From our TOP 10 China vacation tour packages and the most classic China vacations, you’re bound to find something that’s just right for you. From our China vacation tours from the popular gateway cities, you’re on the way to link your country and China in convenient way and enjoy unbeatable value for money.

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There is always a tour for you no matter when you come to China. To help find your idea China trip, we have selected some recommended tours for each month.

6 Days In-depth Luxury Sanya Tour with Two Free Days

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10 Days Most Classic China Tour

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Yangshuo / Shanghai

Price from $1,999

17 Days China Paradise Tour with Yangtze River Cruise

Price from $3,499

6 Days Kunming, Dali & Lijiang Essence Tour

Price from $972

6 Days Harbin Tour with China Snow Town & Yabuli Skiing

Harbin / China Snow Town / Yabuli Ski Resort / Harbin

14 Days Wild China Tours from Shanghai to Yunnan on Expresses

Shanghai / Zhangjiajie / Kaili / Kunming / Lijiang / Shangri-la / Kunming

Price from $2,758

9 Days Pandas Terracotta Warriors Plus Great Wall Tour

Price from $1,529

10 Days Classic Beijing Xian Lhasa Tour

Beijing / Xian / Lhasa

Price from $1524

11 Days Amazing Yunnan Tour

Price from $1859

6 Days Classic Beijing Xian Tour

Price from $850

6 Days Harbin, China Snow Town & Changbai Mountain Tour

Harbin / China Snow Town / Changbai Mountain

13 Days Best China Vacation

Price from $2,478

13 Days China Superb Landscape Tour including Zhangjiajie

Beijing / Xian / Zhangjiajie / Guilin / Shanghai

Price from $2,695

12 Days Wonders of China Tour (Flights + Comfortable Hotels)

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Zhangjiajie / Shanghai

Price from $2375

9 Days East China & Huangshan Mountain Tour

Price from $1,572

8 Days Classic Yunnan Tour

Price from $1,318

9 Days Guilin Guizhou Minority Culture and Landscape Exploration by High Speed Train

Guangzhou / Guilin / Yangshuo / Longji / Zhaoxing / Rongjiang / Kaili

Price from $1531

7 Days Scenic Tibet Private Tour

Lhasa / Nyingchi

9 Days Ancient Treasures of China Tour

Beijing / Datong / Pingyao / Xian

Price from $1,388

10 Days Classic Silk Road Tour

Price from $2,566

6 Days Inner Mongolia Bests Discovery Tour

Hohhot / Ulanqab / Huitengxile Grassland / Hohhot / Baotou / Yemingsha of Kubuqi Desert / Ordos

Price from $975

10 Days Classic Sichuan & Yunnan Highlights Tour

Chengdu / Leshan / Mount Emei / Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming

Price from $1757

12 Days Shanghai Yangtze Cruise Xian Beijing China Tour

Price from $2,132

8 Days Zhangye Danxia and Badain Jaran Desert Tour

Price from $1657

6 Days Hulunbuir & Greater Khingan Highlights Tour

Hailar / Hulunbuir Grassland / Erguna / Greater Khingan Range/ Shiwei / Heishantou / Hailar

14 Days Best China Zhangjiajie Landscape Tour with Yangtze Cruise

Price from $2439

8 Days Classic Mount Everest Tour from Lhasa

Lhasa / Gyantse / Shigatse/ Everest

Price from $1,589

6 Days Diverse Guizhou Tour (Guiyang / Kaili / Fanjingshan)

Guiyang / Anshun / Kaili / Fanjingshan

10 Days Yunnan & Guizhou Amazing Minorities Tour

Kunming / Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming / Fanjingshan / Kaili / Zhaoxing / Congjiang

Price from $1667

11 Days Essence of China Culture Tour by Bullet Trains

Price from $1,984

9 Days Kanas Lake Fairyland Tour from Urumqi

6 Days Best of Yunnan Tour

Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming

Price from $1,035

6 Days Zhangye Jiayuguan Dunhuang Tour

Lanzhou - Zhangye - Jiayuguan - Dunhuang

Price from $946

7 Days Shangri-La Tour with Meili Snow Mountain & Yubeng Village Hiking

Price from $1033

7 Days Best of Guizhou Tour with Nature & Culture

Guiyang / Anshun / Libo / Kaili / Congjiang / Zhaoxing

6 Days Western Sichuan Autumn Sightseeing Tour

Price from $1038

8 Days Best of China Tour (Flight/Bullet Train Covered)

Price from $1,432

3 Days Classic Harbin Winter Tour

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All our tours are private tour packages except for some programs operated by our partners, such as Yangtze Cruise, Tibet Group Tour, etc. Private tour package means high standard of tour services and more flexibility. Travel with our tour package, you will have your own tour guide and vehicle who only serve for you. Besides, itinerary, hotels, meals and tour activities can all be customized according to your personal need. And for sure, all above services are covered in your tour price, which means you don’t have to worry about extra payment or hidden costs. While providing you the best tour service, we also ensure our tours are valuable and affordable for you.

Where to go? For the first-timer China tour, you can go to classic destinations, such as Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Yangtze River, Tibet, etc. To add some different experience, you can travel classic destinations with some other unique destinations. For Nature Enjoyment : Yunnan, Tibet, Sichuan, Gansu, Guizhou, Huangshan, Inner Mongolia, Yangtze River; For Culture Exploration : Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Tibet, Xinjiang, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Pingyao, Luoyang, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Xiamen, etc. For Family with Kids : Shanghai, Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, etc. For Adventure : Sichuan, Gansu, Xinjiang, Tibet, Yunnan, etc.

When to go? Since China is so large and diverse, you can always find suitable destinations to visit in each season, or each month. In the big metropolis, such as Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Chengdu, the season doesn't matter as much as visiting natural destinations, because their best highlights are all conveniently located in or near the city downtown, and it is always very easy to book flights, trains and hotels. But some destinations are only recommended to be visited in specific seasons. Generally speaking, autumn is the best season to travel China when the weather is pleasant and scenery is finest. To avoid the crowds, you can avoid traveling during the festivals, such as National Holiday, Middle Autumn Festival, etc.

Unless you are qualified for Visa-free policies, such as long-term residential visa, transit visa free, or you are from specific countries, you are required to have a Tourist Visa (L Visa) for your China tour. You can apply for Chinese visa in Chinese embassies or consulates in your country. To successfully obtain a Chinese Visa, applicants need to prepare some materials to prove his/her legal identity and purpose of visiting. The most important requirements are basic documents, including your passport and a completed visa application form. And supporting documents relate to your itinerary like flight ticket and hotel booking record and visiting schedule and Invitation Letter, etc. are also very helpful.

Making a booking with us is quite simple: 1) Send an Inquiry; 2) Get a tour package with quotation from us; 3) Amend the tour according to your requirement; 4) You confirm the tour and pay a deposit; 5) Pay the balance; 6) Enjoy your tour.

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It depends on your group size and budget. We have sedan car, SUV, business van (MPV), different types of buses available. No matter where you are going to visit, your vehicle is licensed, air conditioned, clean, and expertly maintained. To maximize your comfort, we use vehicles with extra space for you and your luggage.

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• The Terracotta Army, one of the country’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Yuyuan Garden, also known as the Garden of Happiness
• The Yangtze River ,   the third-longest river in the world

On our tours of China, you’ll visit some of the most popular landmarks, including:

• The Great Wall, one of the world’s most impressive structures
• The Temple of Heaven, an incredible imperial complex of buildings
• The Imperial Palace, also referred to as the Forbidden City

You can see all of these on  Highlights of China: Beijing to Shanghai .

The cuisine in China is as diverse as its history. With each dynasty, new recipes and cooking styles emerged. The food on our trips to China will introduce you to many of the country’s Eight Cuisines: Shandong, Sichuan, Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hunan, and Anhui.

Popular ingredients throughout the country include noodles, tofu, bok choy, bitter melon, Chinese broccoli, and meats like chicken, duck, and shrimp. Most meals are served with rice, and are often seasoned with ginger, garlic, and white pepper.

If your China tour visits the Yangtze River, you may sample Anhui cuisine. One traditional Anhui dish includes braised turtle with ham.

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• Focus on Hangzhou, G20 City Viewing Platform
• “The world’s first show of water” [Thousand Island Lake]
• The world’s first mountain: [Huangshan]

Designated ticket items and service fees  :

• A: Designated entrance fee: Sanguocheng Scenic Area + Ancient Warship Tour Taihu Lake + Dongshuiguan Ruins Park + Touring Bund + Liyang IN Port = US$150 (this is a mandatory item, the same price) B: Tour guide driver and local staff Service fee US$90 (this is a mandatory item, the same price)

Both A and B above are part of the group fee and must be paid together at the time of registration.

Specify a self-funded item:

• Huangpu River Cruise + Qingmingqiao Cultural and Historic District Depth Tour + Suzhou Grand Canal Cruise + Wuxi, Nanjing, Suzhou Local Cuisine + Huangshan Cable Car Up and Down + Huangshan Peak Special Meal = US$230 (same price)

The group fee already includes  :

• Tickets, hotels, meals, guides, and luxury air-conditioned buses listed in the itinerary

The tour fee does not include  :

• International/domestic airfare and its taxes, personal travel and medical insurance, visa fees, personal consumption, and irresistible factors (such as flight delays, natural disasters, wars, etc.).
• The ▲ number is optional for your trip, making your journey richer and more exciting, so please check.

Remarks and other  :

• The company reserves the right to make adjustments to the sequence of the itinerary without reducing the number of attractions.
• This itinerary is only for reference before departure. The final confirmation of the itinerary is subject to the confirmation letter issued by our company.
• In the case of a country requisitioning all hotels in the itinerary, the confirmed hotel will be replaced by a hotel of the same class. The hotel on the final itinerary will prevail.

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• During the delegation, you must bring a Canadian/US passport, green card (original) valid certificate. If you can’t produce valid documents during the delegation, you can’t enjoy the local preferential policies. The tour guide will charge the regular price on the group.
• The scenic spots and shopping outlets arranged by each tour group shall not refuse to enter the exhibition for any reason, but the shopping store will never force the shopping. All shopping activities are purely the personal wishes of the participants. Please understand the quality and value of the items when shopping. Please choose according to your personal needs. Please contact the merchants for any return. Please contact the store directly, all of which have nothing to do with the company.
• When leaving the country, ensure that your passport/document is valid for 6 months or more.
• For self check-in or early check-in, please call the tour guide to confirm the hotel information one to two days before check-in and check in with the passport.
• Senior citizens over the age of 70 are advised to accompany their families, and it is strongly recommended that each guest purchase the necessary medical insurance for accidents and accidents. Once registered, the default is that the guest knows whether his or her physical condition is suitable for the delegation. If there is any accident in the delegation, the travel agency will not be responsible.
• For those who travel at altitudes above 3,000 meters in high altitude, guests who are old or have high blood pressure, heart or lung disease should voluntarily join the group. Once registered, the company will default to the relevant travel risks for the guest and their family members. If any health problems occur during the tourist journey, visitors and their families are responsible for all expenses and responsibilities. It is strongly recommended that visitors purchase their own travel insurance.

Terms and conditions:

Once the guests have joined the delegation, our company is deemed to have been fully aware of the guests and accepts and is willing to abide by the relevant provisions of our company.

• [Supreme Holiday] The preferential prices for special tours of China and Asia are only applicable to overseas Chinese who hold permanent residency in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Guests participating in the tour must listen to and speak fluent countries and Cantonese, without English translation; Other guests can join the group or have a surcharge.
• Others such as Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, English relatives or non-US and Australian guests are welcome to join the delegation. Please call us for details.
• Within 24 hours of arrival or departure; (provided 3 days prior to departure, otherwise the transfer machine cannot be guaranteed)
• Please refer to the latest flyer for information on pick-up location and time. If the flight is delayed more than half an hour, it will be deemed to be waived automatically. The company has the right to cancel the transfer service and will not refund the relevant fees.
• Passengers participating in the Japanese group are required to connect to the hotel or airport free of charge according to our guidelines and/or hotel. For more guidance, please refer to the Japanese group’s final group leaflet.
• Arrivals on early days, early departures and extended stays, no free transfers.
• The tour group price is based on the double room by default. If a passenger in the same room cancels or interrupts the tour, the passenger will be charged USD $100 ~ $150 per person per day. Its peer group members are responsible for paying the difference in the single room generated, and there is no refund for the rest of the trip.
• The designated self-paid tickets and the comprehensive service fee in the itinerary are part of the group fee, which must be paid together with the registration fee and must be paid in any case. Items marked for admission or self-care during the itinerary can be paid upon arrival.
• Passengers must pay the full amount 30 days prior to the team departure. If the reservation is cancelled within the time limit, the deposit will not be refunded.
• If the passenger changes the date of the delegation or changes the guest’s name, it must be notified in writing 10 days before the departure of the tour group. The company has the right to charge the relevant administrative procedures to the guest;
• Passengers may not cancel, retreat or refund (personal reasons, illness, accidental injury, personal reasons, etc.) after registration. In order to avoid the loss of the team due to personal reasons, it is strongly recommended that you purchase travel insurance ( Such as medical treatment, illness, accident or midway cancellation insurance, etc.).
• If you purchase travel insurance yourself, please sign the consent form. The company is not responsible for the loss of the group due to all your personal reasons.
• The Japanese delegation wants to cancel the team. It must be notified to the company in writing 20 days before the departure of the tour group. Otherwise, it will be treated as NO SHOW and the actual related expenses incurred by the company will not be notified. You may not retreat for any reason 14 days before departure, otherwise all expenses will be lost (Note: If you do not notify, you will be charged according to the departure)
• For any reason and circumstances, if the member fails to meet the pre-arranged itinerary or the cost of the accommodation, the loss will be borne by the guest. The company is not responsible for and will not refund any fees. (Please travellers to purchase travel insurance)
• When you join the group, please bring along and present our final confirmation, passport, and permanent resident certificate to confirm your identity. Otherwise, the membership will be cancelled and a regular tour fee will be charged and the deposit will not be refunded.
• Passengers who participate in the whole process and meet all the rules will receive a refund of the deposit. If for any reason it is impossible to participate in the delegation, cancel the delegation, or interrupt the delegation, the company will not return the deposit.
• Passengers who do not participate in the tour group at the designated time and place are considered to voluntarily give up the itinerary. Any advance purchase tickets or project fees and meals will not be refunded. It will be charged as a departure.
• The scenic spots and shopping outlets arranged by each tour group shall not refuse to enter the exhibition for any reason, but the shopping store will never force the shopping. All shopping activities are purely the personal wishes of the participants. After-sales service issues such as quality, price, warranty and refund of purchased goods are not related to the group agency, please contact the store directly. *If the guest leaves the group due to refusal to enter the shopping spot, the departure fee is USD$100-USD$150/person/day, and all fees are not refundable.
• Any expenses incurred due to delays in flight or personal reasons, changes in schedules, natural disasters, traffic delays, weather, strikes, terrorist acts, social unrest, war, quarantine, customs regulations, epidemics, criminal activities Or other expenses caused by force majeure, as well as personal and property damage caused by personal breach of contract, self-cause, behavior during free time or illness, etc. Remarks: All personal consumption, such as baggage fees, laundry fees, telephone charges The company is not responsible for any loss of property that exceeds the control of the company.
• If the team is unable to make a trip or if the passenger does not participate in the tour, the guest who has already received the special group ticket award must complete the original ticket of the ticket. The maximum amount is the deposit of the invoice. If it involves a rescheduling or refund, our company will deduct the corresponding handling fee according to the airline’s refund policy.
• All tour groups, if you do not pay the deposit reserve location, we do not guarantee that there will be enough space for you when you leave the group. Once the deposit is paid, the cancellation of the delegation will not be refunded due to personal reasons.
• In order to maintain the best interests of the team, if any passenger’s health or behavior has hindered the normal activities or interests of the group, the company’s team leader has the right to cancel his or her continued participation in the group, and the unfinished itinerary may not require refund, change or transfer; From the time of the departure of the group, all activities and expenses are irrelevant to the company.
• When the number of applicants is less than 10, the company has the right to cancel the group. If the group is cancelled, the whole group will be returned. The Supreme Holiday will inform the guests as soon as possible, but the company’s liability is limited to this.
• Minors and senior citizens over the age of 70 need to be accompanied by family members, and it is strongly recommended to purchase travel insurance, and all insurance-related matters and expenses when participating in the group.
• All tour groups do not include travel insurance such as medical and salvage due to the personal health of the guests. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that the participating customers purchase relevant overseas travel insurance as a supplementary guarantee. The travel agency has fulfilled its obligation to inform.
• Passengers may need to apply for a visa for the country of destination. If you are denied entry by the destination country, or if you are denied boarding due to an invalid visa, please be responsible. Passengers must arrange a round trip within the validity period of the visa (more than 6 months).
• If it is impossible to make a trip due to national policies or irresistible reasons, the agency will deduct the handling fee and the corresponding actual expenses, but please take care of all losses outside the group.
• Passengers are requested to check all registration information at the time of registration. The company is not responsible for the related information and economic losses caused by the information provided, including the date of departure, the location of the flight, the identity of the participants, the travel documents, etc., or the inconsistency.
• Please check all registration information at the time of registration to meet the requirements of the delegation, and bring the valid documents and original passports when you participate in the delegation. If the information provided includes the date of departure, flight information and time, arrival location, participants The company is not responsible for the related economic losses and liabilities caused by the wrong name of the travel document or the non-compliance with the requirements of the delegation.
• Once the guests have joined the delegation, we are deemed to have been fully aware of the guests and accept and are willing to abide by the relevant provisions of our company. Any consequences resulting from non-compliance with the Terms are the responsibility of the guest. For those who do not respect others and are unwilling to cooperate with the tour guide to successfully complete the travel mission, our company has the right to stop the service immediately. For those who cause bad consequences, our company reserves the legal right to pursue it.
• Guests are required to keep their belongings on their own. The company, accompanying drivers and tour guides are not responsible for the theft or damage of property.
• [Supreme Holiday] reserves the right to adjust the itinerary, shopping point and hotel arrangement without prior notice.
• [Supreme Holiday] reserves the right to adjust the price due to fluctuations in exchange rates and fluctuations in reception prices, without prior notice.
• [Supreme Holiday] reserves the right of final interpretation of the above content.

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Hotel: Shanghai Jincang Yonghua Hotel or similar

Arrive at the Shanghai Airport or Hongqiao High Speed ​​Rail Station, pick up the pick-up / take the high-speed rail and return to the hotel to rest.  (24 hours on the same day, Shanghai Pudong Airport, Hongqiao Airport and Hongqiao High Speed ​​Railway Station will pick up/send; please wait patiently for more guests; please provide flight information at the time of registration, otherwise please go to the hotel/airport, arrive or delay in advance Guests who need to pick up and drop off must attach US$30/time/person)  .

Hotel: City Center Pacific International Hotel or similar

Go to Wuxi and visit the 5A-level scenic spot  [Three Kingdoms]  . The Three Kingdoms City is located in the lush green hills and the beautiful Taihu Lake. It is a large-scale film and television culture scenic spot built by the TV series ”The Romance of the Three Kingdoms”. Take the ancient warship  [You Taihu]  , and integrate into the historical atmosphere, poetry and painting, let you enjoy the Jiangnan scenery like ink painting. Participate in the evening (local self-funded project)  [In-depth tour of Qingmingqiao Cultural and Historic District]  .

Hotel: Wanghai International Hotel or similar

Visit the freshwater pearl farm and the Zisha Museum to taste the Taihu flavor. Go to Nanjing, pass  [Mingcheng Wall]  , and visit  [Dongshuiguan Ruins Park]  . The relics are composed of sluice gate, bridge road, Tibetan soldiers cave and Mingcheng wall. The restoration project fully reflects the ancient capital of Qinhuai. Go to the  [Confucius Temple]  tour, Qinhuai scenery with Shili Qinhuai, Mingcheng wall scenery, Confucius Temple as the landscape features, and more Confucius Temple snacks ranked first in China’s four sizes, dinner at their own expense.

Hotel: Shannon Holiday Hotel or similar

Visit the Jade Expo Center. Nanjing is known as the Stone City, and its jade carvings and Zhejiang Dongyang wood carvings are in the same name. Tour  [Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge]  , which is the first double-decorated bridge on the Yangtze River designed and built by China. It is a railway and highway bridge. It is one of the forty-eight scenes of the new Jinling. Nice World Record Book.” Enjoy the Huaiyang flavor at noon. After going to Huangshan  [Liyang IN Port],  here is the concentration of Huangshan Huipai architecture.

Hotel: Thousand Island Lake Hotel or similar

After breakfast, visit the “  Huangshan Scenic Area (Gondola Up and Down Mountain)]  . Huangshan’s “Qi Song, Rock, Cloud Sea, Hot Spring” is known as the Huangshan Mountain. It is a miracle in nature. It has always enjoyed the return of the Five Sacred Mountains. The reputation of the mountain, Huangshan return does not look at Yue. After that, I went to the  [Thousand Island Lake]  , which was praised as ”the first show of the world” . The island is dotted with strange patterns. It is like the vast expanse of Taihu Lake and the graceful charm of the West Lake.

Hotel: Pujing Garden Hotel or similar

After breakfast,  [the boat tour Qiandao Lake]  scenery, there are 409 large and small islands in the lake, and the island is more than a thousand when the water level is low. It is known as the “Thousand Island Lake”. Appearance  [G20 City Viewing Platform]  after arriving in Hangzhou . Then roam  [West Lake Scenic Area]  , overlooking Leifeng Tower, Liulang Wenyu, Jinniuchi and other West Lake ten scenic spots. The name begins with the scene, and the scene is named.

Hotel: South Asia Hotel or Peace Hotel

Enjoy the tea culture in Hangzhou Longjing. Enjoy the scenery of Jiangnan along the way. Visit the natural latex factory. Go to Suzhou after lunch. Visit the famous  [Jinji Lake Scenic Area]  , which is the largest urban lake park in China. It is a symbol of Suzhou’s “new paradise on earth” in the 21st century. Stroll  [Suzhou Bird’s Nest]  . In the evening, you can take a boat ride on the Suzhou Ancient Canal. When the night is full, the lights will be more charming. For dinner, you can taste the Gusu flavor.

Hotel: Shanghai Linyin Holiday Hotel or similar

Visit the Suzhou Silk Factory, visit the Wumen family banquet at noon, and head to Shanghai to visit the health center. Visit the  Bund  , located on the Huangpu River in the center of Shanghai . It has the landmarks of Shanghai Shiliyangchang, Shanghai World Financial Center and other landmarks, and the Shanghai-style financial center consisting of 52 different styles of classical revival buildings. Looking at the Oriental Pearl Tower, visit the jewelry store and enjoy the new look of Pudong along the way. May participate in the evening (local self-financed projects)  [] River cruise

After breakfast, the tour guide will arrange a flight to end the pleasant journey. Our company will adhere to the service spirit of “To be sincere and sincere, customer-oriented” , and let the guests enjoy the beautiful scenery of China’s beautiful rivers and mountains at the most favorable price!

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The ‘Giant of Asia’,  China  is a global power known for its unique culture, amazing  bucket-list sights  and ancient history, alive in its numerous monuments scattered throughout the vast country, from the  Terracotta Warriors  to the  Great Wall of China.

As the most populous country on the planet and home to  1.4 billion people ,  China holiday packages  will put you in amongst the locals and introduce to you their warm hospitality.  China  is home to plenty of natural wonders, from the deserts of  Inner Mongolia  to the ‘Lake District’ of  Jiangsu,  the endangered  Giant Pandas  of  Chengdu  and the soul-stirring landscapes of the  Yangtze River.

Add mouth-watering cuisine and you’ve got a country that captivates the imaginations of all intrepid travelers! There are no avoiding the big cities, icons of the country, but why should you when they have a charm all of their own, from ancient capitals such as  Xi’an  and  Beijing  to the flashy ultra-modern financial hub of  Shanghai.  Everything you’ve ever wanted to see, buy, experience or feel is a possibility in  China . A  tour of China  is the perfect travel experience due to the sheer diversity of the country; whatever your travel style, there’s something for you.

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As one of the world’s oldest civilizations,  China’s  history is as long as it is fascinating! Known for its strong dynasties,  China’s  first dynasty was the  Xia , which emerged from the region of the  Yellow River Plains  in the  21st-century BC .

As different dynasties ruled  China  across the centuries, each left their own legacy: the  Han , with their advanced technology such as compasses, the  Zhou , masters of  Chinese  philosophy and  Confuscism,  the  Tang,  the dynasty of the  Golden Era  who developed the lucrative  Silk Road  routes, the  Ming , famous for their white and blue porcelain crafts and for restoring the  Great Wall  and finally, the  Qing,  the longest-ruling and last dynasty, who ruled from  1644  to  1912.

The relics of these dynasties are some of the most spectacular sights to visit on a  holiday to China  such as the  Forbidden City,  a former imperial palace of the  Ming  and  Qing  dynasties, the ancient capital of  Xi’an  and the  Dunhuang Cave Temples  of the  Tang  dynasty .  The Republic replaced the dynasty and civil war and rebellion ensued. The  Communist Party of China  established the  People’s Republic of China,  a one-party-state in  1949.

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A land of vast and diverse landscapes, highlights of  China’s  ethereal natural beauty include the winding  Li River  and its limestone karsts, the  Gobi  and  Taklamakan Deserts  in the north of the country, the  Tian Shan  mountains and the subtropical forests of the south. Its coastline is unimaginably long, stretching for an amazing  14,500 kilometers . A number of national parks protect some of the most precious natural wonders such as the  Jiuzhaigou Natural Reserve  in  Sichuan Province,  an unmissable stop on a  package tour of China.

This paradise of natural springs, autumn-colored trees, and crystal clear lakes guard  China’s  best-loved icon, the  Giant Panda , although catching sight of them in the wild is extremely rare. If seeing  Giant Pandas  is top of your agenda, a visit to the  Panda Base Sanctuary  in  Chengdu  will give you the best chance of spotting one of these loveable bears.

Among the many well-known and hidden natural attractions in  China , nature lovers should never miss the opportunity to experience the  Three Gorges of the Yangtze River,  a series of amazing rock gorges set in the mythical landscape of  Asia’s  longest river. It’s a popular sight for  Yangtze River Cruises.

The limestone karsts and rivers that wind through the regions of  Guilin  and  Hangzhou  are equally as atmospheric. If you want to get in touch with your spiritual side, there’s certainly something otherworldly about the mystical mist-covered  Yellow   Mountains,  whilst the hot springs of  Tengchong  offer some laid back relaxation after a hard days sightseeing. Even amidst the urban sprawls of the country’s biggest cities, nature at its finest is never far away on China tours.

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With such a long and complex history, it’s unsurprising that  China  has one of the most intricate, fascinating and sophisticated cultural landscapes in the world. Today, a mix of old-world values and westernized lifestyles mix together to create a brilliant atmosphere of new-meets-old, something which captivates all travelers who take a  tour of China.   Confucianism , arts, and sciences are three important pillars of  Chinese  culture and have been for thousands of years.

Education is highly valued in  China  and the country has a long history of examinations, with the prestigious  Imperial Examinations  dating back to the  Han  dynasty. You could say that there is a culture of merit in  China;  people work hard to achieve their academic goals. Hierarchy also plays a big role in everyday life both within families and in the workplace.  Mandarin  is the most widely spoken language, although  Cantonese  is also frequently used.

Among the cultural traditions,  calligraphy,  pottery, dance, and opera are icons of the country; you cannot take a  trip to China  without watching the prestigious  Peking Opera  or taking home a beautiful piece of blue and white pottery as a souvenir. Although many traditional ways of life and arts loss their momentum after the Republic was established, in recent years there has been a resurgence in  Chinese  tradition and it is widely celebrated.

The Kingdom of Cathay, the Giant of Asia and the Middle Kingdom; there are many names for  China.  The only way to understand the complexity, beauty, and diversity of the country is to  travel to China  for yourself and see the relics of dynasties sit side-by-side with ultra-modernity.

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EU adopts 14th package of sanctions against Russia for its continued illegal war against Ukraine, strengthening enforcement and anti-circumvention measures

The Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of a 14th package of sanctions against Russia. The new package responds to the needs and findings on the ground, and tackles enforcement issues. As the Russian aggression against Ukraine continues, the EU remains determined to keep acting to further reduce Russia's sources of revenue and capacity to wage war. Today's measures send a clear and strong signal of EU unity and of our support to Ukraine and its people.   

The package contains important new energy-related measures targeting liquified natural gas (LNG), and measures targeting vessels which support Russia's war. As regards LNG, the package prohibits all future investments in, and exports to, LNG projects under construction in Russia. It will also prohibit, after a transition period of 9 months, the use of EU ports for the transshipment of Russian LNG. Moreover, the package prohibits the import of Russian LNG into specific terminals which are not connected to the EU gas pipeline network.

For the first time, the EU has adopted a measure targeting specific vessels contributing to Russia's warfare against Ukraine, which are subject to a port access ban and ban on provision of services. These vessels can be designated for a broad array of reasons such as their support through the transport of military equipment for Russia, the transport of stolen Ukrainian grain and support in the development of Russia's energy sector, for instance through the transport of LNG components or transshipments of LNG. This measure also targets tankers part of Putin's dark fleet which circumvent the EU and Price Cap Coalition's caps, while adopting deceptive shipping practices in complete disregard of international standards. In this first round of listings, the EU has placed 27 vessels on this list. This list can be updated as regularly as needed to address the ever-evolving involvement of those vessels helping Russia to wage war against Ukraine.

Moreover, the package introduces new listings targeting individuals and entities responsible for actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. A total of 116 additional listings of 69 individuals and 47 entities are subject to asset freezes, and – in the case of individuals – also to travel bans.

Today's package significantly strengthens our financial sanctions by introducing a ban for EU banks outside Russia to use the financial messaging system SPFS, which is the Russian equivalent of SWIFT. It also allows the Council to draw up a list of non-Russian third country banks connected to such system; those banks will be banned from doing business with EU operators. Last, it introduces a ban on transactions with banks and crypto assets providers, in Russia and third countries, that facilitate transactions supporting Russia's defence-industrial base. These new sanctions will curb the ability of the Kremlin to channel funds to finance its war machine.

One of the key objectives remains to continue limiting Russian revenues, and to reinforce export restrictions on industrial goods and advanced technology. The package restricts export of nine additional dual-use and advanced technology items (e.g. microwave and aerial amplifiers, flight data recorders and All-Terrain Vehicles) and extends the export bans on certain types of industrial products chemical, plastics, vehicle parts and machinery goods (EUR 5 billion of EU exports prior to the invasion, in 2021). In addition, the export as well as the transfer of manganese ore are now prohibited.

The package also imposes stricter restrictions for the export of dual-use and advanced technology items to 61 entities – established in Russia (28) and in third countries (33) – which are directly or indirectly associated to Russia's military complex and thus contribute to supporting the Russia's war of aggression. In addition, the package also extends the import ban to helium which generates significant revenues for Russia.

As Russia is constantly looking for ways to circumvent sanctions, the EU has reassessed and adjusted its strategies. To further limit Russia's ability to access restricted goods and technology, this package contains several measures meant to boost private sector compliance, support enforcement by national competent authorities, and hamper sanctions circumvention, including by keeping in check the foreign subsidiaries of EU operators.

It moreover includes specific initiatives to protect EU operators from expropriation and to respond to other illegitimate actions of the Russian state, including the theft of intellectual property.

The package also finetunes the import ban on Russian diamonds already agreed in the 12 th sanctions package. It clarifies that the ban does not apply to diamonds that were located in the EU or in a third country (other than Russia), or were polished or manufactured in a third country, before the ban on Russian diamonds entered into force (so-called ‘grandfathering'). It also allows temporary imports or exports of jewellery, for example for trade fairs or repairs. Furthermore, the package prolongs by six months (until 1 March 2025) the sunrise period after which the full-traceability scheme for imports of rough and polished natural diamonds will become mandatory. In addition, it postpones the ban on jewellery incorporating Russian diamonds processed in third countries other than Russia until the Council decides to activate the ban in the light of action taken within the G7 to pursue that measure.

Furthermore, the new package includes measures that protect our democratic processes and combat Russian interference, such as prohibiting political parties from receiving funding from the Russian state. It also includes measures strengthening existing transport restrictions, and in particular the flight ban and the road transport prohibition.

A complete overview of the package is available in our Q&A .

The EU stands firmly with Ukraine and its people, and will continue to strongly support Ukraine's economy, society, armed forces, and future reconstruction. EU sanctions are at the core of the EU's response to Russia's unjustified military aggression against Ukraine, as they degrade Russia's military and technological capability, cut the country from the most developed global markets, deprive the Kremlin from the revenues it is financing the war with, and impose ever higher costs on Russia's economy. In this respect, sanctions contribute to fulfilling the EU's key objective, which is to continue to work for a just and lasting peace, not another frozen conflict. Their effects grow over time as the sanctions erode Russia's industrial and tech base. The EU also continues to ensure that its sanctions do not impact energy and agrifood exports from Russia to third countries. As guardian of the EU Treaties, the European Commission monitors the enforcement of EU sanctions by EU Member States.

Anomalous, growing trade figures for some specific products/countries are hard evidence that Russia is actively attempting to circumvent sanctions. This calls for us to redouble our efforts in tackling circumvention and to ask our neighbours for even closer cooperation. EU Sanctions Envoy David O'Sullivan continues his outreach to key third countries to combat circumvention. The first tangible results are already visible. Systems are being put in place in some countries for monitoring, controlling, and blocking re-exports. Working with like-minded partners, we have also agreed a list of Common High Priority sanctioned goods to which businesses should apply particular due diligence and which third countries must not re-export to Russia. In addition, within the EU, we have also drawn up a list of sanctioned goods that are economically critical and on which businesses and third countries should be particularly vigilant.

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• Link to Q&A ( will be available after publication of the new measures in the Official Journal) )
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