If you are looking for China & Japan tours, be sure to check out our 19-day Best of China & China tour package. This meticulously curated itinerary takes you on a remarkable journey of discovery showcasing China and Japan’s iconic landmarks, serene sceneries, and ancient traditions. Combining the most popular destinations of China and Japan, this fully guided small-group tour is a perfect introduction to these East Asian countries for first-time visitors.
| No visa is needed for either country. |
China & Japan Tours – Recommended Itinerary
19-day Best of China & Japan
Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Shanghai – Kyoto – Nara – Osaka – Hiroshima – Tokyo This meticulously curated itinerary takes you on a remarkable journey of discovery showcasing China and Japan’s iconic landmarks, serene sceneries, and ancient traditions. Combining the most popular destinations of China and Japan, this fully guided small-group tour is a perfect introduction to these East Asian countries for first-time visitors.
Important Features
- Best quality in this price category backed by 25 years of stellar reputation.
- Outstanding guides handpicked by company owners.
- Small group size – average 15, maximum 20.
- Inter-city travel by high-speed train except for one city pair.
- No annoying forced shopping of any kind.
- Quality meals at non-tourist restaurants.
- Great Wall visit at Mutianyu including cable car rides.
- Kaiseki dinner with dancing geisha (maiko/(舞妓) performance.
- Dinner featuring premium Japanese beef (wagyu).
Meal Code: B = breakfast / L = lunch / D = dinner 
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1/Thu: Departing for Beijing
The trip starts with your transpacific flight departing from a city of your choice. You’ll lose a day upon crossing the International Date Line.
Day 2/Fri: Arrival in Beijing
Meet the driver on arrival for transfer to the hotel. You’ll have the remainder of the day at leisure. The guide will get in touch with you tonight.
Day 3/Sat: Beijing (B/L/D)
The capital of China, Beijing is a world-class cultural and educational centre with a population of 21.9 million (2020), ranking it China’s second largest city behind Shanghai. Beijing is renowned for its opulent palaces, temples, and huge stone walls and gates – treasures that make it the most popular tourist city in China by the number of visitors it receives every year. We begin today with a visit to the Forbidden City.
Floating torii, Miyajima Island
