Guardian Lion Statue in the Forbidden City, Beijing - XXXLG Touring, leader in guided touring holidays, has launched brand new China tours for brands Travelsphere and Just You for 2025 after a four-year hiatus.
Travelsphere was one of the first tour operators to be officially recognised by the People’s Republic of China in 1985, launching the first ever China tour for adventurous UK travellers in 1987. Recognised as the largest tour operator to China, the company received a prestigious award from the Vice Premier of China. In 2003 Travelsphere was the first tour operator to cruise through the Yangtze Gorges, chartering its own special ship following opening of the new Three Gorges dam.
China’s tourism market is prospering. Travel to and from China experienced an increase of over 60% compared to 2022. Travelsphere and Just You report buoyant interest in their China and Yangtze Cruise Tours, which are available to book now and take place in May and October 2025.
Adam Kemp, Managing Director at G Touring said: “We are thrilled to be able to offer new 2025 escorted China tours to our Travelsphere and Just You customers who are eager to discover the incredible architectural wonders and delights of China’s ancient culture and heritage blended with cutting edge cities.
As a long standing and original heritage travel partner to China for over 35 years, we bring together the best in guided touring experience and extensive, in-depth knowledge of the country. As our Travelsphere and Just You customers will experience, China is a true dichotomy between old and new. Travellers will enjoy a holiday of a lifetime, in a tour of beautiful contrasts. We can’t wait for them to immerse themselves in China’s rich, vast and historic surroundings.”
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Travelsphere customers can experience The Unmissable China and Yangtze Cruise Tour, a 16-day tour beginning with a three-night stay in Shanghai discovering the city's highlights. This is followed by high-speed train travel to Yichang to embark on a four-night cruise of the Yangtze River which sails through the Three Gorges region with a visit the Snow Jade Cave.
After disembarking, the journey continues by train to Chengdu, visiting the Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Centre. Next stop is Xian, home of the famous Terracotta Army and the end of the trip’s highlight is a three-night stay in Beijing, exploring highlights including the Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and a walk along part of the iconic Great Wall of China.
- 16 days
- From £3,224 including flights, accommodation, meals and transfers
- Departures from May 2025
Just You solo touring customers will experience the Inspirational China and Yangtze Cruise Tour, a 16-day ultimate tour exploring China. Starting in Shanghai, travellers will visit Yuyuan Gardens and the Jade Buddha Temple. This is followed by a four-night cruise exploring the Yangtze River. On disembarking guests can explore ancient Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture, before travelling onto to Chengdu, to visit the research base for giant panda breeding. Then, it's onto Xi'an to see the City Walls and Terracotta Army, with over 6000 life size terracotta figures, each one being slightly different. The final stop is Beijing with a visit to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace and a walk along part of the Great Wall of China.
- 16 days
- From £4224 including flights, accommodation, meals and transfers
- Departures from May 2025
