{"id":51141,"date":"2024-10-29T13:44:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T13:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/china-tours\/very-best-china-tour-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T19:49:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T18:49:06","slug":"discover-china-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/china-tours\/discover-china-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover China &#8211; Exclusively Solos Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>China is a fascinating blend of modern cities, historic towns, dramatic landscapes, and ancient palaces and traditions, making it a truly exciting touring destination. From the cosmopolitan capital of Beijing to historic Xi\u2019an and rural Yangshuo, we explore China\u2019s different faces and see first-hand what makes it so special.<\/p>\n<p>Travelling by high-speed bullet trains, air and roads, those with a love of history, culture and food will be in their element. Our varied 17-day itinerary takes in the major highlights of the Forbidden City, Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors, visits the giant pandas of Chengdu, explores the renowned gardens of Suzhou, ventures to the stunning Longsheng Rice Terraces, and cruises through beautiful karst scenery on the Li River.<\/p>\n<p>Immersing ourselves in the local culture, we take part in a Tai Chi session, try the art of calligraphy, learn how to cook authentic dishes and discover silk embroidery. Enjoy tea houses, local noodles, dumplings and Peking Duck as our taste buds are tantalised as well.<\/p>\n<p>Travelling with our Tour Manager throughout and designed with the solo traveller in mind, join Distant Journeys on an adventure of a lifetime to discover the enchanting magic that China offers.<\/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>China is a fascinating blend of modern cities, historic towns, dramatic landscapes, and ancient palaces and traditions, making it a truly exciting touring destination. From the cosmopolitan capital of Beijing to historic Xi\u2019an and rural Yangshuo, we explore China\u2019s different faces and see first-hand what makes it so special. 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