China
Celestial China Tour
Celestial China Tour – French-speaking small-group tour from Beijing to Shanghai
Set off on a 16-day / 14-night tour across China, from Beijing to Shanghai, with a group of up to 18 travellers, local French-speaking guides and an itinerary combining major historic sites with more off-the-beaten-track stops such as Pingyao, Qiaotou, Yangshuo and Luzhi.
Highlights : small group, guaranteed departure from 2 travellers, French-speaking guides, UNESCO heritage, local experiences
Who is it for: culture lovers, history enthusiasts, curious travellers, an in-depth discovery of China
Duration
14 nights – From 15 to 30 March 2027
Board
Meals included or not depending on the programme
Departure
Brussels
ROOM TYPE
Double room
The destination
This tour takes you through different facets of China, from the imperial monuments of Beijing to the metropolis of Shanghai. In between, the itinerary stops in the ancient city of Pingyao, in Xi’an and its Terracotta Army, in the landscapes of the Li River around Guilin and Yangshuo, then in the water towns and villages of the Lower Yangtze.
Climate:
Activities: cultural visits, the Great Wall, an introduction to Tai Chi, calligraphy, Chinese cooking, cruises, discovery of traditional villages, urban walks.
Tour overview
“Celestial China” is a French-speaking escorted group tour designed for an in-depth discovery of the country. It combines Beijing, the Great Wall, Pingyao, Xi’an, Guilin, Yangshuo, Suzhou and Shanghai with several local experiences, including a meal with a local family, making Chinese dumplings, an introduction to Tai Chi and a cruise on the Li River. Departure is guaranteed from 2 travellers, with a maximum of 18 participants.
| Itinerary | Brussels – Beijing – Mutianyu – Beijing – Pingyao – Qiaotou – Xi’an – Guilin – Yangshuo – Guilin – Shanghai – Luzhi – Suzhou – Shanghai – Brussels |
| Accommodation | Beijing: Jianguo Qianmen Hotel Pingyao: Xinglongyi Inn Xi’an: Ramada Bell Tower Yangshuo: New West Street Hotel Guilin: Park Hotel Suzhou: Suyuan Hotel Shanghai: Holiday Inn Jing’An Shanghai |
| Meals | Buffet breakfasts, half board with one drink (soft drink or beer or mineral water) and unlimited tea. |
The experience
Between imperial monuments, ancient cities, traditional villages, karst landscapes and contemporary megacities, this tour offers a varied cultural immersion into several different faces of China.
Highlights
- Guaranteed departures from 2 participants, maximum 18 travellers.
- Direct flights Brussels–Beijing and Shanghai–Brussels.
- Support from French-speaking local guides.
- Discover the village of Qiaotou, presented as being preserved from international tourism.
- Introduction to Tai Chi and making Chinese dumplings with a local host.
Activities
included in the tour:
- Walk along the Great Wall at Mutianyu.
- Try Tai Chi in Beijing.
- Make Chinese dumplings with a local host.
- Discover the Terracotta Army in Xi’an.
- Take a bamboo raft ride on the Li River.
Frequently asked questions
For this 2027 programme, Travel Sensations offers departures in March, April, May, July, August, September and October. The dates currently shown run from 15 March to 24 October 2027.
Yes. Transfers airport–hotel–airport are explicitly included. The package also includes the Beijing–Pingyao and Pingyao–Xi’an high-speed trains in 2nd class, the Xi’an–Guilin and Guilin–Shanghai flights, as well as transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle. In Beijing and Shanghai, visits may be carried out using public transport when the group has fewer than 10 participants.
Fancy travelling across China from imperial palaces to ancient villages before joining the buzz of Shanghai?
Between the Great Wall, Pingyao, the Terracotta Army, the Li River, the villages of the Lower Yangtze and Shanghai, « La Chine Céleste » invites you to discover both the iconic sites and more off-the-beaten-track stops in the Middle Kingdom.
The dates for this offer are provided for information only. Please feel free to contact us to find out about other available dates.