Beijing

Classic China Tour and 8 Night Japan Cruise B

The Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Terracotta warriors, Guilin, Li River Cruise, Shanghai, Kyoto, Hakodate and more

Departure available from Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle and Stansted. Click here to see options.

Departure
14-Oct-2026
Duration
18 nights
Region
Far East
Ship
Spectrum of the Seas
Cruise line
Royal Caribbean
Depart point
Stansted
Holiday type
Cruise & Tour
Deal number
SLT105560
Airline
Emirates

Quick itinerary

Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Yangshou - Shanghai - Sakaiminato (Honshu) - Kyoto (Maizuru) - Niigata - Hakodate

from £6,559

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Deal overview

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Discover Asia’s most iconic destinations with our exclusive 17-night package: a 9-night escorted China tour plus an 8-night Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas cruise to Japan. Start in Beijing, walking the legendary Great Wall and exploring imperial landmarks. Journey by first-class train to Xian for the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army, then on to Guilin for a picturesque Li River cruise to Yangshuo, surrounded by dramatic Karst peaks.

Conclude your land adventure in Shanghai, where modern marvels like the Shanghai Tower await. Then board your cruise for an unforgettable voyage to Kyoto, Niigata, and Hakodate on Hokkaido, experiencing Japan’s rich culture and scenic beauty. With flights, transfers, 4-star hotels, guided tours, and luxury rail travel included, this is the ultimate way to explore China and Japan in one seamless journey.

What’s included

  • Return flights from the UK with checked baggage allowance
  • All transfers
  • English speaking guides throughout
  • Three nights’ four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation in the Novotel Peace Hotel in Beijing (or similar)
  • Guided tours to the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square with lunch.
  • Guided tours to The Great Wall of China and a Hutong Walking Tour in Dongcheng District with lunch
  • Guided tours to The Summer Palace with boat ride, the Hidden Gem, Gardens of Virtue and Harmony with lunch
  • First class High Speed Train from Beijing to Xian
  • Two nights’ four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation at the Eastern House Boutique Hotel in Xian (or similar)
  • Guided tours to the Ancient City Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, and a warrior restoration experience with lunch
  • Guided tours to Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xi'an Museum with lunch.
  • Domestic flight from Xian to Guilin
  • One nights’ four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation at the Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel (or similar)
  • Li River cruise with lunch from Guilin to Yangshou
  • One nights’ four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation at the Yangshou Muntian Retreat Hotel (or similar)
  • Yangshou countryside tour with lunch
  • Domestic flight from Guilin to Shanghai
  • Two nights’ four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation at the Sunrise on the Bund Hotel in Shanghai (or similar)
  • Guided tours to the Shanghai Tower (including 118th Floor Observation Deck), The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Former French Concession Precinct, Nanjing Road with lunch.
  • Eight nights' full board cruise accommodation on board Royal Caribbean spectrum of the Seas
  • Please note that hotel taxes and fees may be payable directly to the hotel upon check in - please call for details.

Itinerary

Fly overnight to Beijing.

Ship in this Deal

Spectrum of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Flight information

Emirates

Departure

Duration: 18h 15m

Stansted (STN)

Leave at 21:05

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Emirates

EK 68

Dubai (DXB)

Arrives at 07:05

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Dubai (DXB)

Leave at 10:40

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Emirates

EK 308

Beijing (PEK)

Arrives at 22:20

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Return

Duration: 21h 5m

Shanghai (PVG)

Leave at 23:00

Sun, 01 Nov 2026

Emirates

EK 303

Dubai (DXB)

Arrives at 05:10

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

Dubai (DXB)

Leave at 08:15

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

Emirates

EK 65

Stansted (STN)

Arrives at 12:05

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

Many alternative flight options are also available. Call the team to discuss.

Hotels in this Deal

Novotel Beijing Peace

Xian Eastern House Boutique Hotel

Lijiang Waterfall Hotel

Yiangshuo Mountain Retreat

Sunrise on the Bund Hotel

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Stansted14 Oct 2026Wednesday£6,559NA£6,699£8,759

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Adults
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Children
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