According to a recent survey by Léger, a Canadian market research and analytics company, “most Canadians support allowing more Chinese electric vehicles to be sold in Canada despite some nagging concerns.”
This is clearly another sign that Canadians are warming up to China in the wake of Prime Minister Carney’s recent trip to Beijing. We strongly believe that China is a great destination for Canadian travellers and now is the best time to go.
Recommended China Tour for 2026 & 2027
Highlights of China (21 days)
Shanghai – Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Chongqing – Yangtze Cruise – Yichang – Wuhan – Guilin – Hong Kong
The masterfully planned itinerary takes in China’s most popular cities and a 3-day luxury cruise on the Yangtze. From world-class historical sites in Beijing and Xi’an to futuristic skylines in Shanghai and Hong Kong, the tour is sure to delight the senses of even the most seasoned travellers.
Important Features
- Small group size – average 15, maximum 20.
- Inter-city travel exclusively by high-speed train.
- No annoying forced shopping of any kind.
- Quality meals at non-tourist restaurants.
- Unlimited supply of bottled water during group activities.
- Outside cabin on or above bridge deck for Yangtze cruise.
- Exclusive Yangtze cruise amenity package.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on cruise ship and in all hotels.
- Great Wall visit at Mutianyu with cable car rides.
- Day hike in Longsheng (terraced rice fields).
Options Available
- Peking Opera show with dinner in Beijing.
- Tang Dynasty cultural show with dinner in Xi’an.
- Traditional face mask changing performance with dinner in Chengdu.
- Half-day immersive tea farm visit in Guilin.
Meal Code: B = breakfast / L = lunch / D = dinner
Highlights of China Tour Itinerary
Day 1/Mon: Departing for Shanghai
Depart from a city of your choice and lose a day upon crossing the International Date Line.
Day 2/Tue: Arrival in Shanghai
Meet the driver on arrival for transfer to the hotel. You’ll have the balance of the day at leisure.
Day 3/Wed: Shanghai (B/L/D)
With a population of 24.9 million (2021), Shanghai is China’s biggest city, which delights the visitor with its futuristic skyline and historical landmarks.
We begin our day with a visit to Jade Buddha Temple located in an old neighbourhood. We then walk the famous Bund – a waterfront promenade with a riveting history.
After lunch, we stroll the historical People’s Park and adjacent People’s Square in the heart of the city. Originally part of the Shanghai Race Club first established in 1850, the park and the square are surrounded by world-class museums and shops, which attract millions of visitors each year.
We wrap up the day’s sightseeing with a tour of the exquisite Yu Garden in the old town centre.
Day 4/Thu: Shanghai (B)
Free day to explore on your own. We recommend Shanghai Museum and the Urban Planning Exhibition Center nearby. Shanghai Museum is frequently cited by visitors as one of the best of its kind in China.
Day 5/Fri: Shanghai – Beijing (B)
After breakfast we ride’s the world’s fastest train (350 km/h) to Beijing.
Customer Testimonials
We recently returned from a fabulous 21-day tour of China led by Jacob from Laurus Travel. This tour more than met our expectations and that all began with our initial phone calls to Laurus. Heather, Yuki, and Heidi answered all of our questions and helped us customize our trip. Their input was invaluable.
Jacob was so informative! He shared his personal stories about life in China, he made us feel welcomed and safe, he made us laugh, and he took very good care of us. We hated to say good-bye to him.
We loved the small travel group, the additional local guides, no “forced” shopping, and the optional evening activities that highlighted the cultural aspects of each province. The hotels were luxurious, the morning breakfast buffets were delicious,, and the high-speed trains were the perfect way to travel between cities. We avoided the long lines at each venue which allowed us to fully enjoy our visits to the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Rice Fields, the Tea Farm, the Panda Preserve, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Guilin. In addition, we enjoyed cruises down the Yangtze and Li Rivers.
We had never heard of Laurus Travel before last year, but we haven’t stopped bragging about them since our return!
Thank you for providing us with such a memorable experience!
Jack and Carol M
N. Venice, Florida
