{"id":1447,"date":"2017-08-15T16:07:13","date_gmt":"2017-08-15T20:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/?p=1447"},"modified":"2024-02-22T11:13:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T16:13:27","slug":"china-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/china-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Reasons to Travel to China Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s sharing lunch with a local family in a private home in Beijing, marveling at one of China\u2019s 52 famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, or riding the Mag Lev bullet train into the modern metropolis of Shanghai, there are so many ways to experience the vast and varied country of China.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/go-today-great-wall-of-china.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1457\" alt=\"go-today-great-wall-of-china\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/go-today-great-wall-of-china.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/go-today-great-wall-of-china.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/go-today-great-wall-of-china-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/go-today-great-wall-of-china-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Credit: go-today<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Discover just a few reasons why China \u2013 5,000 years \u201cnew\u201d \u2013 could become your next dream vacation with a selection of itineraries from as many as 70 USTOA tour operator members. Find your own dream vacation to China <a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/dream-vacation\/china\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Marvel at the extraordinary sites showcasing China\u2019s traditions and natural wonders during <b>Adventures by Disney\u2019s<\/b> 12-day \u201cChina Destination\u201d tour. Families can experience the excitement of Disney magic at China&#8217;s Disney theme parks, or be awed by some of the panoramic views of China\u2019s UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the iconic Great Wall, Terracotta Army Museum, Beijing\u2019s Temple of Heaven, the Forbidden City, and the incredible Imperial Palace. Departures are available from September 3, 2017 to October 21, 2018 starting at $7,699 per adult\/ $7,289 per child.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresbydisney.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.adventuresbydisney.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Explore the serene beauty of China&#8217;s Yunnan Province and delve into the fascinating history of Shangri-La on <b>Cox &amp; Kings\u2019 <\/b>\u201cYunnan: A Journey to Shangri-La\u201d private excursion. Explorers will discover the Old Town of Dali, cruise on the striking Erhai Lake, follow along the path of the Yangtze River, marvel at the views from Black Dragon Pool, ascend the Tibetan Plateau, and more. This eight-day journey is available throughout 2017 to March 2018 from $4450 per person based on two travelers. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coxandkingsusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.coxandkingsusa.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guests on <b>Globus\u2019<\/b> \u201cTreasures of China\u201d tour will begin their journey through the city of Beijing to discover stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and the Temple of Heaven. During the 11-day tour, guests also will delight in a colorful assemblage of classical performances in Xi\u2019an, visit Guilin\u2019s local tea farms for a hands-on demonstration of the tea-making process, and explore the sprawling city of Shanghai. Available on select departures in August, September, and October 2017 starting at $2,389 per person. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.globusjourneys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.globusjourneys.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/forbidden-city-china-go-today.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1458\" alt=\"forbidden-city-china-go-today\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/forbidden-city-china-go-today.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/forbidden-city-china-go-today.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/forbidden-city-china-go-today-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/forbidden-city-china-go-today-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Credit: go-today<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Experience the historical and cultural highlights of both modern day China and its grandeur-filled past on<b> go-today\u2019s <\/b>six-day \u201cTreasures of China Escorted Tour.\u201d Travelers will visit legendary sites, such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army Museum and be enthralled by China\u2019s unsurpassed art and culture. Available throughout 2017 to January 2018 from $2,099 per person.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.go-today.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.go-today.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/China-Karakul-Lake-Yurt.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1448\" alt=\"China-Karakul-Lake-Yurt\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/China-Karakul-Lake-Yurt-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Credit: Intrepid Travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Journey from Beijing to Shanghai during <b>Intrepid Travel\u2019s<\/b> 12-day \u201cNorth China Getaway\u201d tour. Guests will travel to Huangshan, also known as Yellow Mountain, and stay in a local guesthouse for two days to explore the mountain. Travelers also will venture into the idyllic Huizhou countryside and explore rural villages on foot or bike. The trip also includes visits to China\u2019s historical landmarks like the Great Wall where guests will stay at a family-run guesthouse. Available throughout 2017 and 2018 from $1,296 per person.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.intrepidtravel.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/yangtze-river-gorge.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1449\" alt=\"yangtze river gorge\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/yangtze-river-gorge-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/yangtze-river-gorge-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/yangtze-river-gorge-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/yangtze-river-gorge-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/yangtze-river-gorge.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Credit: Mayflower Tours<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Travelers can save $300 per couple on <b>Mayflower Tours\u2019<\/b> \u201cBest of China and Yangtze River Cruise\u201d itinerary to marvel at some of China\u2019s UNESCO World Heritage Sites and cruise along the Yangtze River. During the 12-day Chinese journey, guests can learn a Chinese folk dance and participate in a Chinese culinary lesson. The trip features visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and Xian, and the Forbidden City. Savings available on the September 15, 2018 and October 13, 2018 departures from $2,469 per person. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayflowertours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mayflowertours.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Float down the famous Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, climb the Great Wall and gaze at the giant Buddha of Leshan on <b>Student Universe\u2019s<\/b> three-week tour, \u201cBeijing to Hong Kong: Essential China.\u201d Guests will experience cultural and natural highlights including the Terracotta Warriors, a visit to a tea plantation, and enjoy a bike ride through the stunning Yangshuo countryside. Additional bucket-list activities await travelers on this itinerary from $3,399 available through December 2018. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentuniverse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.studentuniverse.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/RS5949_Dim-Sum.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1450\" alt=\"RS5949_Dim Sum\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/RS5949_Dim-Sum-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Credit: Trafalgar<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Travelers can visit China\u2019s must-see cities like eclectic Beijing, buzzing Shanghai and historic Xi&#8217;an and must-do experiences, like cruising down the iconic Huangpu River during <b>Trafalgar\u2019s <\/b>17-day<b> <\/b>\u201cClassic China with Yangtze Cruise and Chengdu\u201d tour. Guests will enjoy insider moments like dashing through the ancient Hutongs by rickshaw and savoring a home-cooked meal at a local family\u2019s home in Beijing. Additionally, guests can join others on a visit to a primary school in Xi\u2019an to get to know students and teachers, and see how their visit supports local education. Available on select departures in September, October 2017 and March-June 2018 starting at $5,475 per person. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.trafalgar.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Temple-of-Heaven-09.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1452\" alt=\"Temple of Heaven 09\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Temple-of-Heaven-09-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Credit: Wendy Wu Tours<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Join <b>Wendy Wu Tours<\/b> on a 26-day in-depth adventure during \u201cThe Silk Road Explorer\u201d air-inclusive itinerary. Guests will immerse themselves in Chinese history and visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Mogao Caves, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and of course the famous Great Wall. Travelers also will have the chance to participate in a traditional dance class at the Temple of Heaven and marvel at Buddhist art spanning a period of 1,000 years at the Mogao Caves. Available from $6,390 per person on select departures between September 4, 2017 and October 8, 2017. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wendywutours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.wendywutours.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guests will hike through rice fields and across China\u2019s countryside during <b>Audley Travel\u2019s<\/b> \u201cHiking in China\u201d itinerary. Hikers also will take part in a guided trek through the impressive Tiger Leaping Gorge before heading to Zhongdian (Shangri La). Travelers will witness the sunrise over Huanshan, visit the high Tibetan Plateau in Zhongdian (Shangri La), and visit the magnificent Great Wall. This 18-day active journey is available from $7,630 per person in September, October and November 2017. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.audleytravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.audleytravel.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Chengdu_Pandas_Avanti.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1453\" alt=\"Chengdu_Pandas_Avanti\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Chengdu_Pandas_Avanti-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Credit: Avanti<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Avanti\u2019s<\/b> new \u201cThe Great Panda Adventure\u201d takes guests on a 12-day adventure through China with a private tour of Panda Center and UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Great Wall. Guests can add on the Panda Private Volunteer Experience at the China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda. During this added experience, participants will spend five hours feeding, cleaning cages and learning about the 20-40 giant and red pandas living there. The panda add-on is available for $375 per person and open to those 12-65 years of age. The 12-day itinerary is available year-round and starts at $2,589 per person\/double occupancy (land-only). <a href=\"http:\/\/www.avantidestinations.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.avantidestinations.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/UW-Century-Legend-exteriror.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1454\" alt=\"UW Century Legend exteriror\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/UW-Century-Legend-exteriror-1024x658.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/UW-Century-Legend-exteriror-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/UW-Century-Legend-exteriror-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/UW-Century-Legend-exteriror-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/UW-Century-Legend-exteriror.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Credit: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Join <b>Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection\u2019s<\/b> \u201cChina, Tibet, and the Yangtze\u201d itinerary to experience the timeless allure of China. Guests will visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Goddess Stream and see Shanghai\u2019s modern landscape of towering skyscrapers. Travelers on this 14-day trip also will explore Beijing via rickshaw and enjoy lunch with a local family and a traditional tea ceremony. Available September and October 2017 from $7,299 and throughout 2018 from $7,099. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uniworld.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.uniworld.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/yangtze-gorges_CVO_6048.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1455\" alt=\"Collette - Yangtze River\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/yangtze-gorges_CVO_6048-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/yangtze-gorges_CVO_6048-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/yangtze-gorges_CVO_6048-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/yangtze-gorges_CVO_6048-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/yangtze-gorges_CVO_6048-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/yangtze-gorges_CVO_6048-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Credit: Collette<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Guests on <b>Collette\u2019s<\/b> \u201cWonders of China and the Yangtze River\u201d program will discover China\u2019s food, natural beauty and historic landmarks in addition to a ride on the Mag Lev bullet train reaching speeds of more than 260 miles per hour. Other trip highlights include a traditional tea ceremony, lunch with a local family in their Hutong home, and a lesson from a Chinese calligraphy master. The 16 to 19-day tour is available on select departure dates throughout 2017 and 2018 from $2,649 per person. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gocollette.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.gocollette.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Editor\u2019s Note:<\/i><\/b><i>\u00a0<\/i><i>Information was correct at time of writing. All tours\/packages subject to availability. Prices may vary from time of writing, based on currency fluctuations.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Whether it\u2019s sharing lunch with a local family in a private home in Beijing, marveling at one of China\u2019s 52 famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, or riding the Mag Lev bullet train into the modern metropolis of Shanghai, there are so many ways to experience the vast and varied country of China. 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