Budget holidays in China
A China budget holiday is an affordable way to immerse yourself in the country’s unmistakable culture just by opting for a few less luxurious options. Experience the towering achievements of China's rich history as you uncover its past along the Great Wall and reflect on its future among its great cities. Delve into magnificent architecture, Buddhist heritage and archaeological treasures, or float down the Yangtze River and wander among iconic limestone karsts.
9 Budget holidays in China found
23 day tour of China, Shanghai loop
See the essentials of China in 23 days!
From £1,659 to £1,799 23 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
2027: 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
2027: 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
China 8 day tour
China's top cities in a nutshell, from Beijing to Shanghai
From £1,485 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
Beijing to Shanghai tour in China
Discover the delights of China's north
From £930 to £1,045 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 10 Jun, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 25 Nov, 16 Dec
2027: 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 9 Jun, 7 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec
2027: 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 9 Jun, 7 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 18 Mar
Beijing to Shanghai 10 day tour
Beijing and Shanghai essentials in 10 days!
From £839 to £939 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Oct, 1 Nov
2027: 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
2027: 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
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Hong Kong to Chengdu tour
China tour perfect for those short on time
From £749 to £839 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
2027: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 22 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 22 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Hong Kong to Beijing tour
From countryside to the capital city of China!
From £1,359 to £1,549 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
2027: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Highlights of China tour, 27 days
See the essentials of China in 27 days!
From £2,199 to £2,349 27 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
2027: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
China backpacking tours
Travel China on a 16 or 25 day backpacking tour
From £1,150 16 days ex flights
Small group travel
China tour on a shoestring
Family vacation and culture immersion
From US $3,619 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
