$2399—China trip incl. Tibet (flights & tours, too)

With this rare China itinerary, you'll experience ancient Chinese and Tibetan culture, plus modern life. Pack walking shoes to traverse the Great Wall and other Chinese ruins. In Lhasa, visit temples and gardens populated by monks and past Dalai Lamas. Marvel at Hong Kong's magical skyline, considered one of the most beautiful in the world. In Macau, visit the modern Macau Portuguese School and the Ruins of Saint Paul's. See some of the most contemporary buildings in the world in Shenzhen, China's Silicon Valley. 

This $2399-per-person trip includes:

• Roundtrip International flights from Los Angeles to Beijing
• 11 nights of accommodations in well-reviewed 4-star hotels (3 nights in Beijing, 1 night in Macau, 3 nights in Hong Kong, 1 night in Shenzhen, 3 nights in Lhasa)
• Domestic transfers between cities
• Flights between cities (Beijing to Macau; Shenzhen to Lhasa; Lhasa to Beijing)
• Tours in each city:
  • Beijing: The Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and a Beijing city tour
  • Macau: Ruins of Saint Paul's and A-Ma Temple
  • Hong Kong: Guided city tour
  • Shenzhen: Sightseeing and free time to explore
  • Lhasa (Tibet): City tour, plus Potala Palace, Norbulingka and more
• Daily breakfast and lunch on days 4, 11 and 12
• Air and hotel taxes

When to go: Depart from Los Angeles on Oct 12 or 19, 2025. Additional dates start at $100 more. Trips from other airports, like San Francisco and New York (JFK), can be booked by phone for an additional fee. 

Alternate itinerary: Shorten the time away with this 8-night trip focusing on eastern China for $1599. Visit Beijing, Macau, Hong Kong and Shenzhen in spring.

Customize your trip: Add activities throughout your trip for an additional cost. Options include a "hutong" (ancient alleyway) tour with rickshaw and a lunch with a local family. Other choices include a Temple of Heaven tour with Peking duck dinner or Lantau Island excursion.