After our relaxing flight, we arrive in the enchanting world metropolis on the 2ⁿᵈ day. Our friendly, English-speaking tour guide welcomes us at the airport and accompanies us to our comfortable 4-star hotel, where we will spend the first two nights.
Today, the first highlight awaits us: The fascinating world metropolis of Hong Kong. We will first enjoy a half-day city tour featuring all the major sights. We will drive up to Victoria Peak, from where we can view the world-famous Victoria Harbour and Kowloon. Afterwards, we will explore the well-known floating village in Aberdeen, where fishermen have been living on simple houseboats for generations. Afterwards, we visit the beautiful Repulse Bay, where we relax in a charming setting reminiscent of the French Riviera.
On day 4, we take the turbo-jet speedboat to Macau, the ‘Las Vegas of Asia‘. Macau impresses not only with its glittering casinos, but also with its charming Portuguese flair and world heritage. During an interesting city tour, we see the Historic Centre (UNESCO World Heritage). Afterwards, we visit the world‘s largest casino, The Venetian, where we can try our luck at the games. After our stay in this colourful city, we continue by bus to Kaiping, where we will spend two nights.
Today we can explore Kaiping on our own. We would be happy to take you on an optional full-day excursion to the Diaolou (UNESCO World Heritage) and the old town of Chikan. The Diaolou in Kaiping impress with their unique watchtowers, a blend of Western and traditional Chinese architecture, created by returning emigrants in the 20ᵗʰ century. The old town of Chikan is a picturesque town with old shops and teahouses. To round off the day, we will be enchanted by a show featuring the iron fireworks.
After breakfast, we drive to Foshan, the home of the southern lion dance and birthplace of many famous Kung Fu masters. Here we visit the fascinating Ancestral Temple (admission included) and admire a spectacular performance of Kung Fu and Lion Dance. This type of dance is widespread and is said to ward off evil spirits. Afterwards, we visit the Nanfeng Kiln, one of the oldest still operating kilns in China for traditional ceramics, with a history of over 500 years. Then, our journey continues by train to the hotel in Guilin, our residence for two nights.
In the morning, we will take you on an unforgettable, optional full-day excursion to the legendary Longsheng rice terraces. These have been recognised as a globally significant agricultural heritage system. For over 650 years, the Zhuang and Yao ethnic groups have shaped this unique terraced landscape, which winds its way up the mountainsides like the scaly armour of a dragon. After a hike, you will enjoy a panoramic view over the picturesque landscape during lunch on the mountain summit and sample bamboo rice. To round off the day, you will visit the lively village of the local Zhuang people.
We begin the 8ᵗʰ day with a visit to Elephant Trunk Hill, the landmark of Guilin. On the subsequent journey to Yangshuo, we will visit a tea plantation (admission included). Here, we learn from traditional tea farmers how the tea leaves are picked by hand and finally processed. The peaceful, almost spiritual atmosphere of the tea gardens enchants us. Afterwards, in Yangshuo, we look forward to an idyllic boat or bamboo raft trip on the Li River. We enjoy the breathtaking nature from the water.
In the morning, we head to the picturesque Yulong River, where we take a gentle walk along the beautiful riverbank. Afterwards, we travel by train past breathtaking natural landscapes to Guangzhou, one of the most developed cities in China, where we spend three nights.
Our cultural tour today first takes us to the Chen Clan Academy (admission included), an architectural jewel from the 19ᵗʰ century. Once the family academy of the Chen clan, it now showcases traditional Cantonese craftsmanship. Afterwards, we stroll through the historic districts of Yongqingfang and Lichiwan Park. We then marvel at the impressive 20 ft high Buddha statue during our visit to the famous Great Buddha Temple (admission included), before enjoying a walk along the popular Peking Street. Next, we head to Shamian Island, where we are captivated by its European colonial flair.
On the 11ᵗʰ day we can relax or take a leisurely stroll through Canton. Alternatively, you can join an optional city tour of Canton. This includes a visit to the Nanyue King‘s Museum, a great archaeological museum dedicated to the Nanyue Kingdom. It houses the mausoleum of King Zhao Mo and offers highlights such as the original burial chamber. We will also visit the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall before heading to the Canton Tower, the third tallest television tower in the world. A unique panoramic view awaits us.
Our 4-star cultural tour in Asia comes to an end. We are taken to the airport and fly home comfortably, carrying wonderful memories, arriving on day 13.
The package includes the full-day excursions ‘Diaolou (World Heritage) and old town of Chikan incl. lunch‘, ‘Longsheng Rice Terraces incl. lunch‘ as well as the ‘Guangzhou city tour with Nanyue King’s Museum, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall & Canton Tower incl. lunch‘:
only £249 p. p.
Solo travellers are warmly welcome – single room surcharge: £649 p. p. (subject to availability).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| London | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
Below is an information overview. The conditions of entry, as well as the political and health situation, can change anywhere in the world at any time. We therefore recommend checking the website of the Foreign Office (www.gov.uk) before your departure.
China: The People‘s Republic of China is the fourth largest country in the world and covers vast parts of Central and East Asia. China borders 14 countries, including Vietnam, Myanmar, Nepal, India and Russia.
Hong Kong: Hong Kong is located on the southern coast of China and consists of Hong Kong Island, several smaller islands, the Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories on the south Chinese mainland.
Macau: The Chinese Special Administrative Region of Macau is located in the Pearl River Delta on the South China Sea. It belongs to the People‘s Republic of China and is one of the most densely populated in areas the world.
China: People‘s Republic
Hong Kong & Macau: Special Administrative Regions of the People‘s Republic of China
China: Beijing (Peking)
Hong Kong: Hong Kong
Macau: Macau
China: Predominantly Chinese folk religions, as well as Buddhists, Taoists, Confucians and Muslims.
Hong Kong: Predominantly Chinese folk religions, as well as Buddhists, Taoists and Confucians, Christians, Muslims and Hindu minorities.
Macau: Predominantly Buddhists, as well as Chinese folk religions, Christians and Muslims.
China: Standard Mandarin (Putonghua), Chinese (Cantonese), various minority languages
Hong Kong: Chinese (Cantonese) and English
Macau: Standard Mandarin (Putonghua), Chinese (Cantonese), Portuguese
Due to its size, China spans several climate zones. The north is characterised by a continental climate. In the south as well as in Hong Kong and Macau, there is a subtropical climate.
Despite the very large surface area of China there is only one time zone (Beijing Standard Time). The time difference with the UK is +7 hours in summer and +8 hours in winter.
220 volts alternating current, 50 hertz. An adapter is required.
China: The dialling code for calls from the UK to China is 0086 (+86).
Hong Kong: The dialling code for calls from the UK to Hong Kong is 00852 (+852).
Macau: The dialling code for calls from the UK to Macau is 00853 (+853). For calls to the UK, dial 0044 (+44) first. The 0 before the area code is omitted in each case.
In China, Hong Kong and Macau, great importance is attached to politeness and restraint. Greetings are usually made by nodding or a slight bow; in Hong Kong, shaking hands is also common. Physical contact with strangers should be avoided, in particular touching the head is considered impolite. In China, numbers and symbols play an important role – the number four should be avoided as it is associated with death. Smoking is prohibited in all three regions in public and enclosed spaces, and conspicuous or loud behaviour is also frowned upon. There are differences regarding tipping, but some basic rules: in China, tipping is uncommon outside tourist services. For tour guides and hotel staff, £4 – £5 per day is appropriate. In Hong Kong and Macau, a service charge of around 10% is usually included in restaurants and hotels, but an additional tip is still considered polite – in better restaurants about 5–10%, for taxi rides the amount is rounded up. For hotel, toilet or casino staff, small amounts of £1 – £2 are appropriate.
British nationals require a passport to enter China, Hong Kong and Macau, which must be valid for at least six months after the planned return date and have at least two blank pages. British citizens are also exempt from visa requirements until 31 December 2026. You can enter China visa free for stays of up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits or transit. If you travel to China for any other reason or for a stay exceeding 30 days, you must apply for a visa before your trip to China. At the moment it is not yet known whether there will also be an exemption from the visa requirement for 2027. It must be expected that a visa will again be required to enter China.
No separate visa is required for entry into Hong Kong and Macau; tourist stays of up to six months are possible in both countries without a visa.
Nationals of other countries are advised to enquire at the Chinese Embassy about the entry requirements applicable to them.
Whilst we endeavor to provide guidance where necessary, we cannot be responsible for any problems encountered (whether at any point of entry or elsewhere) in the event that passport and visa requirements are not satisfied.
Your expert tour guides will be able to provide you with detailed information about the country, people, history, culture etc., and offer advice and assistance for organising your trip. They can also help with room allocation and look forward to welcoming you with initial information. We have put together a varied programme including numerous highlights, enabling you to experience the culture and diversity of landscape that China, Hong Kong and Macau have to offer, and learn all about the country and its people.
Although your trip already includes a comprehensive package, you also have the option of choosing added extras on arrival.
Gourmet package: The package includes 8x Chinese dinner in the hotel or in local restaurants (day 4 to 11): only £229* p. p.
Explorer package: The package includes the full-day excursions ‘Diaolou (World Heritage) and old town of Chikan incl. lunch‘, ‘Longsheng Rice Terraces incl. lunch‘ as well as the ‘Guangzhou city tour with Nanyue King’s Museum, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall & Canton Tower incl. lunch‘: only £249* p. p.
* Both packages can be booked up to a maximum of 31 days before arrival.
China: The currency unit is the Yuan (CNY). 1 CNY = 10 Jiao. Exchange rate (February 2026): 1 GBP = 9.44 CNY ; 1 CNY = 0.11 GBP
Hong Kong: The currency unit is the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). 1 HKD = 100 cents. Exchange rate (February 2026): 1 GBP = 10.67 HKD ; 1 HKD = 0.09 GBP
Macau: The currency unit is the Macau Pataca (MOP). 1 MOP = 100 Avos. Exchange rate (February 2026): 1 GBP = 10.99 MOP ; 1 MOP = 0.09 GBP
In larger cities in China, as well as in Hong Kong and Macau, it is possible to withdraw cash using common credit cards, although bank fees should be taken into account. British bank cards only work to a limited extent and international credit cards are not accepted everywhere. When withdrawing cash, high fees may be charged by the respective bank. For further information on using your bank cards abroad, please contact your bank. Payment via apps such as Alipay or WeChat Pay is widespread in China, Hong Kong and Macau. Visa and Mastercard cards can be linked to these apps, which makes payment easier. Nevertheless, it is advisable to always carry some cash, as smaller shops often do not accept cards.
For basic customs regulations regarding the import of goods and foreign currency into China, Hong Kong and Macau, please refer to the website of the Federal Foreign Office (www.gov.uk). Further customs information on importing goods can be obtained from the embassy of your destination country. Only there can you be given legally binding information (http://english.customs.gov.cn/).
Important: If you are travelling to Great Britain from outside the UK, your personal allowances mean you can bring in a certain amount of goods without paying tax or duty. If you go over your allowances you must declare all your goods and pay tax and duty on all the goods in that category. Please inform yourself about the current customs regulations: https://www.gov.uk/bringing-goods-into-uk-personal-use/arrivingin-Great-Britain.
The crime rate in China, Hong Kong and Macau is generally low and violent offences are very rare. However, petty crime such as pickpocketing or scams can occur, especially in busy places such as airports, on public transport and main shopping streets. As a general rule: Keep money, identification, driving licence and other important documents in a safe place.
China: The use of so-called VPN services to circumvent state internet censorship in China is prohibited. It should be expected that users‘ online activities will be tracked. It is also forbidden to disseminate government-critical content on the internet. The import or possession of even small amounts of drugs of any kind can lead to long prison sentences or even the death penalty. This is regularly enforced even against convicted foreigners. Photographing military objects is prohibited; when taking pictures of individuals, permission should be sought first.
Hong Kong: In Hong Kong, a fine is imposed for any kind of pollution (e.g. throwing away cigarette butts and any kind of packaging material). Even the import, export or possession of small amounts of drugs is punished with severe penalties. In addition, the new security law has significantly increased the penalties for criticism of the government, also includes foreigners, and can lead to prosecution for acts committed outside Hong Kong.
Macau: In Macau, the import and possession of drugs is punished with severe penalties. Furthermore, carrying weapons and weapon-like objects such as stun guns or pepper spray is strictly prohibited and can result in imprisonment. Military installations and security forces must not be photographed.
At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the latest country-specific health advice from the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC – https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries) on the TravelHealth Pro website. Each country-specific page has information on vaccine recommendations, any current health risks or outbreaks, and factsheets with information on staying healthy abroad.
Depending on which hospital you’re taken to, medical care is generally good in major cities in China, though some hospitals can be very crowded and have long waiting times. Outside major cities, the standard of healthcare facilities is variable; it can sometimes be poor and disorganised.English-speaking doctors and nurses may be available in large hospitals, but this will not be universal. Some hospitals can provide English-speaking staff on-hand for a fee. Wherever possible, seek medical assistance in the company of a Chinese speaker. If you’re on prescription medication, make sure you either bring enough with you or have access to a supply once in China. Certain medicines may not be available in China (including major brands readily available in the UK), and you may be prohibited from bringing some medicines into the country.
It is strongly recommended to take out international health insurance with the option of medical repatriation to the UK.
Customers must ensure that they are in good physical and mental health in line with the trip in question. Customers must enquire about the physical mobility and psychological autonomy required for this trip.
All information is subject to change/Last updated: February 2026
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