$1799—China 11-night tour w/luxe hotels (pandas, too!)

This is one of the most in-depth tours to China we've seen. You'll discover the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, wander through national parks that inspired scenes from "Avatar" and see pandas frolicking in bamboo forests. We especially love that this itinerary includes luxury hotels and high-speed trains. Choose to go any time this year or early next year.

What's included for $1799 per person:

• Fully escorted tour with English-speaking guide
• 11 nights in luxury 4.5- and 5-star hotels
• Daily breakfast, nine lunches and seven dinners, including Peking duck
• Daily tours and activities, including: 
  • Tour Shanghai, including the iconic Bund promenade
    
  • Visit ancient palaces and learn kung fu and Taoism with a master in the Wudang Mountains
  • Explore Jiuzhaigou Valley, home to crystal-clear lakes and snowcapped peaks
  • Observe giant pandas and red pandas at a sanctuary in Chengdu
  • Journey to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park’s “Avatar Mountains”
• Flights and high-speed trains within China
• All ground transfers

When to go: Tours begin on select Saturdays from May 2026–February 2027.

Note: You can book departures now through September 2026 online. For departures from October 2026–February 2027 or to add international flights and arrange a visa, call Jupiter Legend at 1-878-867-8687 or email bestofchina@uvbookings.com.

Small-group tour: For an intimate sightseeing experience, travel with a maximum group size of 15 travelers on this small-group tour.

Additional itineraries: Other trips to China are also on sale. Visit the Great Wall of China on this 7-night tour of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai. Or book an extended 16-night trip that visits Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai and Chengdu.