Update (17 Aug, 16:30pm): Departures are now sold out on 7, 11 January.

The chance to experience China's wonders normally requires a hefty outlay of cash, but we found a cracking deal for a 10-day trip including flights from the UK for £999 per person. This package from RT Holidays saves 51% on regular prices and includes excursions, rail travel and international and domestic flights.

Including stops in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong the total package includes:

• International flights from London Heathrow
• Domestic flights and high-speed rail travel, including baggage and transfers
• Bed-and-breakfast accommodation in 4-and 5-star hotels
• Sightseeing tours including a trip to The Great Wall

Starting in Beijing, the tour includes visits to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, plus a day trip to the Great Wall of China. Accommodation is the centrally located Doubletree by Hilton hotel, which has an indoor swimming pool and rooftop garden.

Next stop is Shanghai, where guests can walk along the Bund -- a waterfront promenade with views of the city's skyline and a great place to watch the sunset. The tour includes a visit to the Shanghai Museum, and your base in Shanghai is the Renaissance Shanghai Yangtze Hotel, close to the trendy, tree-lined streets of the French Concession neighbourhood.

After a short internal flight, the final destination on the tour is Hong Kong. Highlights here include visits to Victoria Peak, which has views of the entire city, as well Stanley Market, where you can pick up cheap souvenirs. Accommodation is The Kowloon Hotel, a 10-minute walk from Victoria Harbour and the Star Ferry.

Valid for departures on 18-29 November; 7, 11, 13-14, 18-21, 23, 25-28, 31 January; 1-6, 9-13, 18-28 February and 17 March.

Update (15 Aug, 12:50pm): Departures are now also available on 1-12 March.

Click here for more details, but you must phone to book this tour.

Please note the price does not include Chinese visas. These can be added for £85 per person.