China History & Heritage Tours
From the Great Wall and the Forbidden City to Xi'an's Terracotta Army, these itineraries are built for travellers who want China's 5,000 years of history brought to life by expert guides.
Multi-Day Itineraries
Great Wall Adventure: 4 Days
Beijing's Best Kept Secrets & the Wall at Dawn
from $690 pp
Imperial China: Beijing & Xi'an
7 Days Through 5,000 Years of History
from $1,290 pp
China Golden Triangle in 7 Days
Beijing · Xi'an · Shanghai — The Classic First China Trip
from $1,490 pp
Classic China in 10 Days
Beijing · Xi'an · Guilin · Shanghai
from $1,890 pp
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best China itinerary for history lovers?
The 7-Day Imperial China (Beijing & Xi'an) and the 7-Day Golden Triangle (Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai) are the strongest history-focused routes — they cover the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terracotta Army on the high-speed rail network.
Can I see the Great Wall and Terracotta Army on one trip?
Yes. Beijing (Great Wall, Forbidden City) and Xi'an (Terracotta Army) are connected by a 4.5–5.5 hour high-speed train, so both fit comfortably in a 6–7 day itinerary.
Are guides included on history tours?
All our history itineraries include expert English-speaking guides and historians at each site, plus skip-the-line entry where available.
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