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Highlights of China for Solo Travellers, a tour by Riviera Travel

Tour · 13 nights · with Riviera Travel

Highlights of China for Solo Travellers

A 13-night escorted tour for solo travellers with Riviera Travel through China’s historic cities, scenic landscapes and cultural landmarks, including Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Guilin and Shanghai.

Duration
13 nights
Departures
4 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
China
Operator
Riviera Travel
From
£4,459
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City in Beijing

  2. High-speed train journey Beijing to Xi’an

  3. Terracotta Army visit

  4. Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Centre

  5. Li River cruise and Reed Flute Caves

About the trip

This solo-friendly escorted tour from Riviera Travel offers an expansive traverse across China’s heart. Starting with the vast public spaces and imperial heritage of Beijing, participants visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City with its nearly 10,000 rooms, and the Summer Palace’s sprawling gardens. The itinerary continues with high-speed train journeys to Xi’an to stroll atop one of the world’s most complete ancient city walls and see the intricately detailed Terracotta Army. In Chengdu, the focus shifts to local culture on Jin Li Street and a visit to the Panda Breeding and Research Centre, where giant pandas can be observed amid leafy surroundings not far from urban bustle. After a flight to Guilin, the tour highlights the karst formations in the Reed Flute Caves and a cruise along the Li River past striking limestone peaks. Finally, in Shanghai, an evening on the Huangpu River showcases colonial and modern contrasts before visits to the tranquil Yuyuan Gardens and Jade Buddha Temple. Each stage combines guided tours and moments to explore at leisure, without grand claims or rush.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Beijing
  2. 2 Xi’an
  3. 3 Chengdu
  4. 4 Guilin
  5. 5 Shanghai

Itinerary

The route

  1. Beijing

  2. Xi’an

  3. Chengdu

  4. Guilin

  5. Shanghai

These are the places the trip visits, in order. Riviera Travel publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
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What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with Riviera Travel. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Highlights of China for Solo Travellers?
Highlights of China for Solo Travellers is a 13 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Highlights of China for Solo Travellers?
Highlights of China for Solo Travellers is operated by Riviera Travel.
How much does Highlights of China for Solo Travellers cost?
Prices for Highlights of China for Solo Travellers start from £4,459, subject to availability.

The operator

Riviera Travel

River cruises and escorted tours

A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.

You book with Riviera Travel directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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