Consistently rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau, Laurus Travel is the only Canadian China tour operator recommended by Frommer’s. In fact, Laurus Travel has been recommended in every edition of Frommer’s China since the guidebook publisher released its first China guidebook over two decades ago.
China ToursWith so many China tour packages to choose from, finding the right one can be a challenge, especially if you’re planning your first visit. Not sure where to start? Feel free to contact Laurus Travel for expert advice. We’ll be happy to help you find a tour that suits your interests, travel style and budget. | |
| Tour Name | Visiting |
| 10-day China Golden Triangle | Beijing – Xi’an – Shanghai |
| 12-day China Delight | Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Shanghai |
| 14-day Essence of China | Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Chongqing – Yangtze River Cruise – Shanghai |
| 14-day Essential China | Shanghai – Beijing – Xi’an – Guilin – Hong Kong |
| 14-day Best of China | Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Guilin – Shanghai |
| 15-day China Explorer | Shanghai – Yichang – Yangtze Cruise – Chongqing – Xi’an – Beijing |
| 15-day Southeast China | Shanghai – Huangshan – Wuyishan – Longyan – Xiamen – Guangzhou – Shenzhen – Hong Kong |
| 15-day Pandas & Avatar Mountains | Shanghai – Hangzhou – Changsha – Zhangjiajie – Chengdu – Xi’an – Beijing |
| 16-day Palates & Panoramas | Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Zhangjiajie – Changsha – Shanghai |
| 16-day China Discovery | Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Chongqing – Yangtze River Cruise – Yichang – Wuhan – Shanghai |
| 16-day Silk Road Adventure | Beijing – Xi’an – Dunhuang – Urumqi – Kashgar – Urumqi – Turpan – Beijing |
| 17-day China Golden Route | Shanghai – Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Guilin – Hong Kong |
| 18-day China Experience | Shanghai – Hangzhou – Suzhou – Qufu – Beijing – Guilin – Hong Kong |
| 18-day Treasures of China | Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Shanghai – Wuhan – Guilin – Hong Kong |
| 19-day China Odyssey | Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Yangtze Cruise – Yichang – Wuhan – Guilin – Shanghai |
| 19-day Best of China with Tibet | Beijing – Xi’an – Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse – Lhasa – Chengdu – Shanghai |
| 19-day Wonders of China with Zhangjiajie | Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Zhangjiajie – Changsha – Guilin – Shanghai |
| 21-day Highlights of China | Shanghai – Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Chongqing – Yangtze Cruise – Yichang – Wuhan – Guilin – Hong Kong |
| 22-day Splendid China | Beijing – Qufu – Shanghai – Hangzhou – Huangshan – Wuyishan – Longyan – Xiamen – Guangzhou – Shenzhen – Hong Kong |
| 23-day China Rivers & Mountains | Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Zhangjiajie – Changsha – Guilin – Yangtze Cruise – Wuhan – Shanghai |
| 25-day Classic China by Train | Shanghai – Hangzhou – Suzhou – Qufu – Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Chongqing – Yangtze Cruise – Yichang – Wuhan – Guilin – Hong Kong |
| 26-day China Panorama | Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Lijiang – Xianggelila – Kunming – Chongqing – Yangtze Cruise – Yichang – Wuhan – Guilin – Shanghai |
| 26-day Imperial China with Tibet | Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse – Lhasa – Chongqing – Yangtze Cruise – Yichang – Wuhan – Guilin – Shanghai |
| 26-day Silk Road & Yangtze | Beijing – Xi’an – Dunhuang – Urumqi – Kashgar – Turpan – Chongqing – Yangtze Cruise – Yichang – Wuhan – Guilin – Shanghai |
| 33-day Ethnic Borderlands | Beijing – Xi’an – Dunhuang – Turpan – Urumqi – Kashgar – Urumqi – Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse – Lhasa – Kunming – Xianggelila – Lijiang – Chengdu – Shanghai |
| 11-day Best of Taiwan | Taipei – Tainan – Alishan – Sun Moon Lake – Taichung – Taipei |
China Tours – Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best time to visit China?
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) generally offer the most pleasant weather for touring much of China, with comfortable temperatures and fewer extremes of heat and cold. However, China’s vast size and varied climate make it a year-round destination. Summer is ideal for Tibet and other high-altitude regions, while winter brings fewer tourists and lower prices to many popular destinations. Avoid major Chinese public holidays, particularly the first week of October, when domestic travel peaks.
Should I obtain Chinese currency before arrival?
There is no need to buy Chinese yuan (RMB) before leaving home. You can exchange foreign currency at banks in China or withdraw cash from ATMs using an international debit card. Credit card cash advances are generally more expensive. Exchange rates and fees vary, so check with your bank before departure.
Are any vaccinations required for travel to China?
No vaccinations are routinely required for travellers arriving directly from Canada or the United States. A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if you arrive from certain countries where yellow fever is a risk. We recommend keeping your routine vaccinations up to date, including hepatitis A and B as advised by your healthcare provider.
How do I apply for a Chinese visa?
Laurus Travel provides visa application guidance to guests who require a Chinese visa. Requirements and fees depend on your nationality, and some travellers may qualify for visa-free entry. Please consult our China Visa Information page for details.
Customer Testimonials & Reviews
Read what our guests say about travelling with Laurus Travel. In addition to the testimonials on our website, you’ll find independent reviews on Google, TripAdvisor and other platforms.
- “We had a wonderful trip and were very impressed with all the Laurus travel arrangements and guides” – Google reviews
- “…exceeding my expectations in every way” – Tripadvisor
- “We could not believe the extraordinary value of this tour…” – Vancouver Sun
