Best China tours for seniors
– that’s what we have been offering to seniors and retiree for years. Our China tours for seniors are truly intended for seniors as we have taken concrete measures to meet the needs of seniors travelling to China with us. These senior-friendly measures include:
Itineraries tailored to Senior Interests
Our senior China tours emphasize culture, history, fine food and other things seniors appreciate. We deliberately avoid activities only some young people would like, such as visiting manga shops or getting around mainly by public transit.
Physical Requirement Suitable for Seniors
We pace our tours so that seniors would find comfortable. You’d notice that on our China tours for seniors we make frequent washroom stops and take care to find the best route at scenic attractions to avoid challenging terrain. Immersive activities included do not require hard physical excretion.
Small Group Size
We keep our group size small (20 or less) so that we can give each guest adequate personal attention. In our experience, seniors would rather pay extra for more personal attention.
Comfortable Accommodations
The hotels chosen for our China tours are centrally located. They are comfortable and senior-friendly, with easy accessibility and amenities such as handrails, elevators, and non-slip surfaces.
Clear & Honest Communication
We clearly communicate tour details, including daily schedules, activity levels, and physical requirements. Seniors appreciate knowing what to expect.
Inclusion of Leisure Time & Avoiding One Night Stay
Downtime is scheduled here and there during the tour so that seniors can rest or explore at their own pace. Whenever possible, we avoid staying at a location just for one night to reduce the need for frequent packing and unpacking.
Cuisine Considerations
We include a variety of dining options to accommodate different dietary preferences and restrictions. Unless specifically requested by guests, we avoid meals that are too exotic or spicy.
Comfortable Transportation
With some exceptions out of necessity, we use comfortable transportation options, such as coaches with ample legroom and air conditioning. We break up long stretches of overland travel with regular washroom stops.
Constantly Soliciting Customer Feedback
We continuously gather feedback from seniors taking our China tours and use that information to improve future offerings. Only through such conscientious efforts can we build our reputation as a senior-friendly China tour operator.
China Tours for Seniors – Highlights of China (21 days)
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Shanghai – Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Chongqing – Yangtze Cruise – Yichang – Wuhan – Guilin – Hong Kong
The masterfully planned itinerary takes in China’s most popular cities. From world-class historical sites in Beijing and Xian to futuristic skylines in Shanghai and Hong Kong, the sensory overload is just overwhelming.
Important Features
- Small group size – average 15, maximum 20
- Inter-city travel exclusively by high speed train (first class)
- 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
- 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
- Half-day Jewish heritage tour in Shanghai
- 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
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.
Following the tour orientation we visit Jade Buddha Temple located in an old neighbourhood, the famous waterfront promenade known as the Bund, and the Yu Garden in the old town centre. We wrap up the day with a drive through the glitzy financial district of Lujiazui on the opposite side of the Bund across Huangpu River.
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.
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 biggest 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.