{"id":11463,"date":"2018-08-21T16:13:46","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T15:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/?page_id=11463"},"modified":"2025-09-15T18:31:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T17:31:21","slug":"very-best-china-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/china-tours\/very-best-china-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"The Very Best of China Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not surprising China is considered one of the world\u2019s most fascinating and exciting touring destinations. Ancient palaces and modern skyscrapers sit side by side, and peaceful river cruises are combined with high-speed journeys on bullet trains.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/wp-admin\/tools.php<br \/>\nThose with a love of history and food will be in their element, and when we visit the giant pandas of Chengdu, scale the Great Wall or explore the renowned gardens of Suzhou, we will see first-hand what makes China so special.<\/p>\n<p>Our leisurely 23-day itinerary explores China\u2019s fascinating landscapes by rail, road and sail and captures all that makes it so special. We cover all the country\u2019s major attractions with a perfect blend of included sightseeing tours and Freedom Days to spend as you please. What\u2019s more, you will discover less-visited cultural gems such as Pingyao, with its superbly preserved architecture and town walls. A true highlight is our unforgettable three-night cruise along the spectacular Yangtze River, with plenty of time to sit back and view ever-changing vistas or to explore a selection of the river\u2019s ancient waterside towns and the remarkable engineering feat of the Three Gorges Dam.<\/p>\n<p>With quality accommodation, all breakfasts and many other meals included, The Very Best of China tour really does offer exceptional value for money.<\/p>\n<p>The Very Best of China tour may be taken as either a group tour or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/private-tours\/china\/\"><strong>Private Tour<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Take advantage of our <a href=\"\/offers\"><b>Special Offers<\/b><\/a> and save up to <strong>\u00a3200 per person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not surprising China is considered one of the world\u2019s most fascinating and exciting touring destinations. 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