Laurus Travel is a boutique tour operator specializing Asia. Japan and China tours are among our most popular travel packages. Our premium small-group travel holds special appeal to active seniors seeking travel experiences focused on history, culture, nature and fine food. Our company enjoys a stellar reputation with a loyal following across North America. Among the things guests particularly like when travelling with Laurus Travel is our exceptional guide service and the guarantee of no shopping stops.
Japan and China Tours – Recommended Itinerary
Laurus Travel offers many Japan and China tours. This 19-day tour is highly recommended.
| No visa needed for either country |
Best of China & Japan (19 days)
Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Shanghai – Kyoto – Nara – Osaka – Hiroshima – Tokyo This meticulously curated itinerary takes you on a remarkable journey of discovery showcasing China and Japan’s iconic landmarks, serene sceneries, and ancient traditions. Combining the most popular destinations of China and Japan, this fully guided small-group tour is a perfect introduction to these East Asian countries for first-time visitors.
Important Features
- Best quality in this price category backed by 25 years of stellar reputation.
- Outstanding guides handpicked by company owners.
- Small group size – average 15, maximum 20.
- Inter-city travel by high-speed train except for one city pair.
- No annoying forced shopping of any kind.
- Quality meals at non-tourist restaurants.
- Great Wall visit at Mutianyu including cable car rides.
- Kaiseki dinner with dancing geisha (maiko/(舞妓) performance.
- Dinner featuring premium Japanese beef (wagyu).
Meal Code: B = breakfast / L = lunch / D = dinner Day 1/Thu: Departing for Beijing
The trip starts with your transpacific flight departing from a city of your choice. You’ll lose a day upon crossing the International Date Line.
Day 2/Fri: Arrival in Beijing
Meet the driver on arrival for transfer to the hotel. You’ll have the remainder of the day at leisure. The guide will get in touch with you tonight.
Day 3/Sat: Beijing (B/L/D)
The capital of China, Beijing is a world-class cultural and educational centre with a population of 21.9 million (2020), ranking it China’s second largest city behind Shanghai. Beijing is renowned for its opulent palaces, temples, and huge stone walls and gates – treasures that make it the most popular tourist city in China by the number of visitors it receives every year. We begin today with a visit to the Forbidden City. Officially known as the Palace Museum, the Forbidden City was the place where the emperors of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) dynasties lived and carried out their administration.
