China tours with flights from Romania
Tour with flight, accommodation, transfer, meals and activities included.
The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army and Shanghai's skyline, all in one organised journey.
A tour of China packs more than two thousand years of history and the pace of an ultra-modern country into a single trip. The classic routes link Beijing, with the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, to Xi'an and its Terracotta Army, and on to Shanghai, with the Bund and the towers of Pudong.
Some itineraries add the karst scenery of Guilin or the gardens of Suzhou. Hotels and transfers are arranged for you, so neither the language nor the distances get in the way.
What you will see on the tour
The Forbidden City, Beijing
The imperial palace at the heart of Beijing was home to the Ming and Qing emperors for almost five centuries, with hundreds of halls and courtyards. Tickets must be booked in advance using your passport.
The Great Wall of China
The most visited sections near Beijing, Badaling and Mutianyu, are restored and lined with watchtowers along the mountain ridges. Mutianyu is usually less crowded and has a cable car, though the walk up is worth it for the views.
The Terracotta Army, Xi'an
Thousands of life-size clay soldiers, each with a different face, have guarded the tomb of the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, for more than 2,200 years. They were discovered in 1974 by farmers digging a well.
Shanghai and the Bund
On the banks of the Huangpu river, the colonial buildings of the Bund face the skyscrapers of Pudong, spectacularly lit at night. A short river cruise and a stroll through the Yu Garden complete the picture.
Everything you need to know before you go
When to go
April–May and September–October are the best months, with 15–25°C and clearer skies. Summer is hot, humid and rainy, and Beijing winters are bitterly cold. If you can, avoid Chinese New Year and the first week of October, when the whole country is on the move.
What you see on the way
Beijing, with the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall; Xi'an, with the Terracotta Army and its old city walls; Shanghai, with the Bund and Pudong. Longer routes take in Guilin and a Li river cruise, or Hangzhou and Suzhou.
Good to know
Google, WhatsApp and most Western social networks do not work on Chinese networks, so prepare before you go. Long distances are often covered by high-speed train or domestic flights. Keep your passport with you: hotels, trains and sights all ask for it.
Local food
Peking duck, jiaozi dumplings, xiaolongbao (soup-filled dumplings) in Shanghai, and biangbiang noodles or roujiamo sandwiches in Xi'an's Muslim Quarter. Green tea comes with almost every meal.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a tour of China include?
- The package includes the return flight from Romania, accommodation along the route, transfers, the meals and activities included in the programme, and TravelTheme assistance. The exact itinerary, meals and visits vary from tour to tour and are set out in each offer.
- How long is a tour and what does the route look like?
- Because the distances between cities are large, tours of China usually last more than a week. The classic route starts in Beijing, continues to Xi'an and ends in Shanghai, while longer versions add Guilin, Hangzhou or Suzhou. You see the exact length and cities in each tour's offer.
- When is the best time for a tour of China?
- Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October), when temperatures are mild and the air is clearer. Summer is hot and humid, and the big national holidays bring crowds to the sights and the trains.
- Do I need a visa for China?
- You need a passport valid for at least six months. In recent years China has introduced a temporary visa exemption for short tourist stays that also covers Romanian citizens, but the rules and deadlines change often. Check the current requirements before you travel.
- What currency is used in China?
- The currency is the yuan (CNY, renminbi). In China almost everything is paid by phone, through Alipay or WeChat Pay, and you can add a Visa or Mastercard to both apps. Regular cards work in large hotels; keep some cash too.