Magic of the Orient

The holidays in our Orient section were previously operated by Magic of the Orient, which has now joined with its sister company Trips Worldwide.

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THE TREASURES OF CHINA

Featuring: Beijing, The Great Wall Of China, Xian, Xian - Guilin, Guilin, Guilin - Shanghai, Shanghai

With so much to see, where do you begin?!

All our itineraries are tailor-made. As an idea... combine Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai in a private tour, seeing a few of the fascinating treasures China has to offer.

Day 1 - Beijing

Arrive Beijing. The capital of China is a sprawling metropolis, fast developing into a modern city, with wide boulevards and high rise buildings. Home to many famous landmarks, it is the ideal place to explore China's ancient history.

Accommodation options: Marco Polo Xidan Beijing

Day 2 - Beijing

Take a tour today to the heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Continue on to the Temple of Heaven Park (World Heritage) and see the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.

Accommodation options: Marco Polo Xidan Beijing

Day 3 - The Great Wall Of China

No trip to Beijing is complete without a drive out to the legendary Great Wall of China. Your private tour takes you to the Mutianyu section, 2 hours out of the city. Stop en-route at the Ming Tombs before returning to Beijing.

Accommodation options: Marco Polo Xidan Beijing

Day 4 - Xian

Fly to the ancient city of Xian, once at the very centre of Imperial China. Rest of day at leisure.

Accommodation options: The Bell Tower

Day 5 - Xian

Visit the incredible Terracotta Warrior Museum on a private tour and marvel at this amazing archaeological treasure. Buried for 2000 years, they have, inevitably, been damaged but archaeologists are in the process of painstakingly re-constructing the warriors.

Accommodation options: The Bell Tower

Day 6 - Xian - Guilin

Enjoy a city tour including the South Gate of the City Wall, for a birds-eye view of the city, and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Fly to Guilin. Rest of day at leisure.

Accommodation options: Sheraton Guilin

Day 7 - Guilin

Cruise on the Li River past some spectacular scenery: limestone karst peaks, covered in lush greenery, literally rise up from the ground and dominate every scene you pass.

Accommodation options: Sheraton Guilin

Day 8 - Guilin - Shanghai

See more of the sights of Guilin including the extraordinary underground scenery at Reed Flute Cave. Fly to Shanghai. Rest of day at leisure.

Accommodation options: Shangri-la Pudong or Sofitel Hyland

Day 9 - Shanghai

Explore the sights of Shanghai yourself today. A modern bustling city that perfectly blends east, west, old and new.

Accommodation options: Shangri-la Pudong or Sofitel Hyland

Day 10 - Shanghai

Transfer to the airport for your return flight or your next destination.

The places, accommodation and tours shown on this page represent only a small selection of Trips Tailormade bespoke holidays. For more information about travelling with us, and the locations we offer, please contact us or let us call you!.