PERFECT FOR:
- Families, couples & travelers of all ages
- Seeing the highlights of China and Japan
- History, Culture & Architecture Lovers
- Nature Lovers & Foodies
- First time travelers of Japan and China
A China & Japan Tour – Tokyo, Kyoto, Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Hong Kong
15 Days / 14 Nights – Tour Code (JCA) – Daily departure
This incredible tour of Japan and China showcases each country’s flagship cities, boasting a myriad of unforgettable experiences for all ages – everything from awe-inspiring landmarks to picturesque landscapes to heart-warming traditions.
Your voyage begins in Tokyo and Kyoto, two of Japan’ s top spots offering a fascinating land of contrasts, an engaging combination of futuristic cities, ancient culture and inspiring architecture. It’s contrasts between the old and the new, the traditional and modern, East and West have lured millions to this mystifying kingdom. Journeying from Japan’s new capital to the old is like traveling in a time capsule – quickly transcending Tokyo’s ultra-modern cityscape, where one virtually has the world at his or her fingertips, to Kyoto’s cobbled streets, dotted with ancient traditions, classical Japanese gardens and magnificent architectural masterpieces. In just four days, we catch a glimpse of Tokyo’s bustling atmosphere, Kyoto’s unsurpassed charm reminiscent of Old Japan, and Nara’s inspiring temples, shrines and enchanting ambiance.
Next, visit two of China’s greatest capitals – Beijing and Xian, where ancient civilization flourished dating back several millenniums. Here, you’ll experience first-hand a few of China’s legendary landmarks, including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and the incredible Terracotta Warriors and impregnable City Wall. We then embark on a scenic journey to beautiful Guilin, where visitors are forever mesmerized by the art of Mother Nature, with landscapes that are literally out of this world. Last but not least, whisk over to Hong Kong, forever known as the “Pearl of the Orient,” a sophisticated, diverse and bustling metropolis with a tasteful blend of East and West. We explore Hong Kong’s famed Victoria Peak, Wan Chai’s local markets, Causeway Bay’s mega shopping district, plus a ride on the iconic Star Ferry and 100 year-old double decker Tramway.
Your most unforgettable journey through the Orient awaits.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Economy Class Osaka / Beijing – Xian / Guilin Airfares
- First Class Bullet Train Tickets between Tokyo / Kyoto — Beijing / Xian
- Air & Ground Transportation per itinerary
- 14 nights deluxe hotel accommodations per itinerary
- Hotel Breakfasts Daily
- Lunches & dinners per itinerary
- Private airport transfers upon arrival and departure (except Kyoto where shared shuttle transfer will be provided)
- Private sightseeing by public transportation in Japan & Hong Kong, by Private Car in China
TOKYO (3 nights)
- 3 nights at Cerulean Tower Hotel
- Full Day walking tour of Tokyo City
KYOTO (2 nights)
- 2 nights at Dhawa Yura Hotel in Kyoto
- Half Day Kyoto Highlights Tour
- Full Day Nara & Fushimi Inari Excursion
BEIJING (3 nights)
- 3 nights at The Regent Beijing | New World Beijing
- 2 full days of private sightseeing, including the Great Wall at Mutianyu with cable car ride, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven and Hutongs by rickshaw.
- Peking Duck Specialty Dinner
XIAN (2 nights)
- 2 nights at The Westin Xian
- Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show
- Full day private sightseeing, including the Terracotta Army excavation site, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Museum and the City Wall
- Night Tour of Grand Tang Dynasty City
GUILIN (2 nights)
- 2 nights at Shangri-la Guilin*
- Half Day Guilin City Tour
- Full Day Yangshuo Countryside Excursion with Li River Cruise
HONG KONG (2 nights)
- 2 nights at InterContinental Grand Stanford | New World Millennium
- Private half day walking tour of Hong Kong Island with visits to Victoria Peak, Causeway Bay & Central via public transportation
Notes: *Deluxe option features Deluxe River View Room at Shangri-la Guilin
Day 1 Arrive Tokyo
Upon arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel by private reserved taxi for your next 2 nights’ accommodations.
Day 2 Tokyo
Today, enjoy a private tour of several of Tokyo’s must-sees. Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo’s most famous Shinto Shrine dedicated to the late 19th-century emperor who opened Japan to the West, home to a 40-foot-high torii gate and a 200-acre park made of 1,500-year-old cypress. Next, proceed to Tsukiji Market, the former site of the world’s largest fish market, now a vibrant marketplace filled with produce and seafood stands and sushi joints. Continue to Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist Temple at Senso-ji in Asakusa followed by a stroll thru its colorful Nakamise Shopping Street. Last stop of the day is Ueno famed for its Ueno Park comprised temples & shrines, museums, and a zoo. Afterwards, take a stroll through nearby Ameya-Yokocho market that boasts an array of local eats and fresh seafood stands. Return to your hotel. (B)
Day 3 Tokyo
Full day free at leisure to eat, shop and explore Tokyo on own. A huge array of exploration and activities (day trips to Kamakura or Kawagoe, foodies spots, digital art museums, gardens, anime/pop culture, architecture tours, trendy neighborhoods, etc.) are available at your fingertips. (B)
Day 4 Tokyo / Kyoto
This morning, board a Shinkansen (bullet train) for Kyoto. Upon arrival, commence sightseeing of Kyoto’s revered heritage sites. Visit Kinkaku-Ji (Golden Pavilion). Originally built as a retirement villa for the Shogun that later became a Buddhist Temple after his death at his request. Continue to Kiyomizu Temple, one of the most celebrated temples of Japan founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto. This UNESCO world heritage site is best known for its wooden stage that juts out from its main hall, 13 meters above the hillside below boasting panoramic views of Kyoto City. Enjoy a stroll through the two famous shopping streets (Ninen-zaka & Sannenzaka) before reaching Yaskasa Shrine. Time permitting, take a short stroll around Gion District before checking-in to your hotel in Kyoto. (B)
Day 5 Kyoto (Fushima Inari & Nara)
This morning, enjoy a visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates straddling a network of trails behind its main buildings leading into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari. Afterwards, travel via Express Train to Nara, on the outskirts of Kyoto. Nara is Japan’s first Capital from 710-784 A.D. and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Todaiji Temple, famed for being the world’s largest wooden building and houses one of the country’s largest Buddha statues. It is adjacent to Nara Park, where over 1,000 free-roaming deer abound. Last stop is Kasuga Taisha, one of the most celebrated shrines in all of Japan. Return to Kyoto in the afternoon. (B)
Day 6 Kyoto/Beijing
Transfer to the airport by SHARED minibus for your flight to Beijing. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for your next 3 nights’ accommodations. Enjoy the balance of the afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 7 Beijing (The Great Wall at Mutianyu)
This morning, journey northwest bound by road to the less crowded and best preserved section of the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Here, enjoy a cable car ride, followed by a trek on the wall comprised of 22 watch towers stretching over two kilometers. After lunch at a local restaurant, return to the city and enjoy a rickshaw tour of Beijing’s Old Quarters (Hutongs), visiting the Bell & Drum Tower and a stroll through the vibrant walking street lined with shops, tea houses and local culinary delights. This evening, enjoy one of Beijing’s specialties – Peking Duck at one of the city’s famed restaurants. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Beijing
Enjoy a full day tour of the ancient capital’s most revered sites. Visits include the Forbidden City (closed Mondays*), the imperial palace for the Ming and Qing dynasties built in 1420; the Summer Palace, a grand imperial palace and a royal garden of the Qing Dynasty built in the sixteenth century; Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world and a symbol of New China; and Temple of Heaven (closed Mondays*), the largest temple compound and one of the most strictly protected and preserved cultural heritages of China. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. (B,L)
*Note: City tour will be switched to the day prior in case this day lands on a Monday due to venue closures.
Day 9 Beijing / Xian
This morning, board a super-fast high speed Train, with speeds up to 300km/hour, for an exhilarating 4.5 hour ride for Xian. Upon arrival, commence sightseeing of Yangling Tombs, the mausoleum of the Han Dynasty Emperor Liu Qi and his Empress, dating back to 153 A.D. Its intricate relics of miniature figures and burial objects offer revelations to the strict hierarchical social structure during this period. Afterwards, visit the City Wall, one of the oldest and best preserved city walls of China, as well as one of the most comprehensive ancient defensive systems in the world. Check in to your hotel for brief rest before heading out for dinner and show at the Tang Dynasty Theatre. (B,D)
Day 10 Xian
Today’s highlight takes you to the awe-inspiring Terracotta Museum, the excavated tomb of Qin Shi Huang Di, China’s first Emperor. Discovered in 1974 by a group of farmers, this massive burial site is comprised of 7,000+ life-sized Terracotta Warriors and Horses depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, constructed to protect the emperor in his afterlife. Return to the city for lunch followed by a visit of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. This evening, enjoy a stroll through Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City (a.k.a. The Great Tang All Day Mall), a 1.5km pedestrian street lined with buildings featuring Tang Dynasty (618 – 907) architecture, street performances, and array of of food stands and shops. (B,L)
Day 11 Xian / Guilin
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour of beautiful Guilin visiting Elephant Trunk Hill and Flute Reed Cave. This evening, enjoy an International Buffet Dinner at your hotel, followed by a cruise on Four Lakes and Cormorant Fishing demonstration. (B,D)
Day 12 Guilin (Li River Cruise / Yangshuo)
Today’s unforgettable journey takes you on a cruise down the majestic Li River to the charming, western-inspired artisan village of Yangshuo. Enjoy time in Yangshuo soaking up the region’s stunning natural beauty. Stroll, hike or bike around farm villages or Moon Hill before returning to Guilin in the afternoon. (B,L)
Day 13 Guilin / Hong Kong
This morning, board a 3-hour high speed train for Hong Kong. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel by private car (driver only). (B)
Day 14 Hong Kong
Enjoy a morning private walking tour via public transportation to explore Hong Kong’s Central and Western Districts. Starting with a ride on the Star Ferry, we visit Central District, the business and financial hub of Hong Kong – a glittering show of mirrored towers, multi-million dollar high-rises and designer shops. Take a tram ride up to Victoria Peak, one of Hong Kong’s must-sees offering panoramic views of the Hong Kong Harbor. Afterwards, visit a local market and take a ride on the historic double-decker Tramway (time permitting) before returning to your hotel by subway (MTR). Enjoy the balance of the afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 15 Return Home
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight home. (B)
| 2025 Price Chart (Prices valid through December 31, 2025) | ||
|
Departs Daily |
Twin Sharing | Single Supplement |
| January – February | 10,450 | 2,900 |
| March – April | 11,500 | 3,350 |
| May | 10,950 | 3,250 |
| June – August | 10,950 | 3,250 |
| September | 11,000 | 3,300 |
| October – November | 11,500 | 3,350 |
| December | 10,450 | 2,900 |
| Tour requires minimum of 2 passengers to operate | ||
- Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
- Price includes all entrance fees, hotel taxes & service charges.
- Price excludes transpacific airfares, personal expenses, beverages, gratuities to guides and drivers
- Blackout dates and/or holiday surcharges at hotels apply for stays during Cherry Blossoms season (~ Mar. 20 – Apr. 10), Japan Golden Week (Apr. 29-May 6), China Golden Week (May 1-5, Oct. 1-10). Please contact us for details.
- A visa is required for China. NOT included in package. Passport must be valid at least 6 months from date of trip return
- All flights, hotels and land services are subject to availability at time of reservation
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Tsukiji Market, Meiji Shrine, Sensoji Temple
- Fushimi Inari Shrine, Golden Pavilion & Gion
- UNESCO Nara
- The Great Wall & Forbidden City
- Terracotta Museum & Yangling Tombs
- Li River Cruise in Guilin
- Hong Kong’s Victoria Peak & Star Ferry
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$10,450
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Tokyo – Cerulean Tower
Xian – The Westin Hotel
Hong Kong – Intercontinental Stanford
Kyoto – Dhawa Yura Hotel
Guilin – Shangri-La Hotel
Beijing – The Regent Hotel
Hong Kong – New World Millinium
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