Luxury China tours can be very affordable if you travel with Laurus Travel. For over two decades, China as a travel destination has been our bread and butter. We know the country like the back of our hand and we have decades of experience in running luxury China tours. Because of our volume, reputation, lean corporate structure and direct selling approach, we have been able to offer luxury China tours at prices few of our large competitors could match. With Laurus Travel is just the beginning. What really makes us stand out from the crowd is the quality we deliver. If you have any doubt about this, please read the large number of customer testimonials and reviews on Laurus Travel all over the Internet.
We have some key advantages over our competitors and we consider the following to be the most important:
Guides
The calibre of our guides is unrivalled and this not is by accident. One of the company principals, Julius Yan, once worked as a tour guide for 8 years in China. As an accomplished guide himself, Julius knows what makes a good guide and once he finds one he’ll do anything possible to keep them. Many of our guests report that they could sense the pride in our guides for being associated with Laurus Travel.
Operating Directly in China
We operate directly and independently in China through our own office in Beijing. Only a company with the volume and commitment to China would want to make such an investment and Laurus Travel happens to be such a China tour operator.
Our Customers Say It Best
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AWESOME is how I would describe my 14 day Essential China Tour. Tour content, accommodations, meals, & domestic travel all met high standards. Heather, you run a first class organization. Your representatives – Jacob, Elaine, Paul, David, Alex – were very professional, well informed, congenial & engaged, providing extraordinary service & engagement throughout the trip. Also, internal support staff – Yuki, Adrianne – were very helpful. Despite this being my first experience with Laurus, I can comfortably recommend you to friends & colleagues & would confidently consider Laurus first in my future travels. A sincere thank you, Paul D |
Recommended Luxury China Tours
We have a large number of luxury China tours available. The 14-day Essence of China is highly recommended if you only have two weeks available.
Essence of China Luxury Tour (14 days)
Shanghai – Beijing – Xi’an – Guilin – Hong Kong
Embark on a journey of opulence and discovery with this Luxury China Tour, meticulously crafted to redefine your travel experience. We invite you to immerse yourself in the grandeur of China’s rich cultural tapestry while indulging in the epitome of luxury and comfort.
This fast-paced luxury China tour is a perfect choice for the time-pressed looking for a well-rounded introduction to both the traditional and modern China. Trip highlights include the Great Wall at Mutianyu, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, the Terracotta Army and a day cruise on the picturesque Li River in Guilin.
Important Features
- Small group size – average 15, maximum 25
- Tips for local guides and drivers included
- Inter-city travel by high-speed train except for one city pair (Xi’an/Guilin)
- No annoying forced shopping of any kind
- Quality meals at non-tourist restaurants
- Unlimited supply of bottled water during group activities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in all hotels
- Great Wall visit at Mutianyu with cable car rides
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
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.
Beijing was already a strategically important city in northern China for centuries when Kublai Khan (1215-1294) decided to move his capital here from Karakorum in Mongolia. With the collapse of the vast Mongol empire in 1368, Beijing, known as Da Du or Grand Capital at the time, lost its status as the country’s capital but regained it in 1420 when the imperial court of the successive Ming Dynasty moved here from Nanjing. Beijing continued to serve as China’s capital after Manchu tribes dethroned the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty in 1644 and established the Great Qing Empire (Qing Dynasty), which lasted until 1912.
Free afternoon to explore on your own. Optional tour of Lama Temple is available upon request. Lama Temple was built in 1694 as residence of Prince Yong, one of the sons of Emperor Kangxi. After Prince Yong ascended the throne as Emperor Yongzheng in 1722, half of his former residence was turned into a lamasery – a monastery for monks of Tibetan Buddhism.
