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
October 2026
Calendar shows the cheapest cabin that day. The table below is the full list.
| Origin | Start date | Interior | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stansted | 14 Oct 2026Wednesday | £6,559 | NA | £6,699 | £8,759 |
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