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Temples of China

Take a tour around the North of China visiting the ten most legendary temples

Shaolin Temple is famous for Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu. The White Horse temple is believed to be the first Buddhist temple in China and The Qufu Confucian Temple is the largest.

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Top pick Temple tours

Cunard Cruise

18 DaysAncient China & Temples Tour

Mon 18th Sept 2018 ... All 4 star hotels

This amazing tour 18 days tour will explore some of the most fascinating and historical cultural places in china. Your guided tour will take you to some of the most ancient Temples in China which includes the famous Shaolin Temple, Hanging Temple and Temple of Heaven. The tour has also been designed to take in some key historical monuments and sites such as the famous Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Army of China and the Yellow River. Also we cant forget the city tour of Beijing and Shanghai.

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From £3,690pp

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Places Visit
  • Beijing (4N)
  • Datong (1N)
  • Wutaishan (1N)
  • Taiyuan (1N)
  • Pingyao (1N)
  • Xian (3N)
  • Luoyang (1N)
  • Zhengzhou (1N)
  • Shanghai (3N
Four Star Hotels Include
  • Super House International Hotel - Beijing (4 Nights)
  • Datong Hotel - Datong (1 Nights)
  • Friendship Hotel - Wutaishan (1 Nights)
  • Shanxi Grand Hotel - Taiyuan (1 Nights)
  • YuLong International Hotel - Xi'an (3 Nights)
  • Peony Hotel - Luoyang (1 Nights)
  • Xinhuajianguo Hotel - Zhengzhou (1 Nights)
  • Mingde Grand Hotel - Shanghai (3 Nights)
What's Included
  • International flights
  • current taxes
  • Domestic transport
  • All Meals
  • Accommodation
  • Touring guides
  • Entrance fees
  • Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders
Cunard Cruise

12 DaysChina & Panda Tour

6th June 2018 ... All 4 star hotels

If you want to experience the wonders of China from the North to South and West this tour will provide a fascinating insight into China’s taking you from Beijing, the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors and Chengdu to visit the Panda Breeding and research centre. You will enjoy the amazing experience travelling by bullet train.

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From £2,548pp

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Places Visit
  • Beijing city tour
  • Great Wall
  • Bullet train to train
  • Terracotta Warriors
  • Chengdu
  • Giant Pandas
  • Shanghai
  • Zhujiajiao
Four Star Hotels Include
  • Beijing, Guangxi Hotel
  • Xian, Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel
  • Guilin, Bravo Hotel
  • Yangshuo, Green Lotus Hotel
  • Chengdu, Yinhe Dynasty Hotel
What's Included
  • International Flights in economy class with British Airways
  • Transfers and Transport in China
  • Hotel accommodation based on twin share
  • English Speaking Guides
  • Meals as Specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • Entrance Fees to the sites listed
  • Airport Taxes
  • 2 year multiple entry visa for 90 days each stay
    • What's Excluded
  • Tips
  • Personal Spending
  • Travel Insurance
Cunard Cruise

16 DaysNatural Wonders of China

20th May 2018 ... All 4 star hotels

This tour brings you the some of the most amazing and beautiful scenery of China. It will take through some of the most traditional scenic villages in China’s countryside., with its lakes, forests and mountainous regions. You will visit China’s national park, Zhangjiajie national park encapsulating the natural beauty of China. Whilst your visit to Chengdu see China's mascots, the giant Panda.

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From £3,598pp

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Four Star Hotels Include
  • Chengdu, Yinhe Dynasty Hotel
  • Mt Emeishan, Century Sunshine Hotel
  • Jiuzhaigou, New Jiuzhai Hotel
  • Yangtze River Cruise, Victoria
  • Zhangjiajie Jinhua Hotel
  • Shanghai Northern Hotel
What's Included
  • International Flights in economy class with British Airways
  • Transfers and Transport in China
  • Hotel accommodation based on twin share
  • English Speaking Guides
  • Meals as Specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • Entrance Fees to the sites listed
  • Airport Taxes
  • 2 year multiple entry visa for 90 days each stay
    • What's Excluded
  • Tips
  • Personal Spending
  • Travel Insurance
Places Visit
  • Chengdu City Tour
  • Mt Emei
  • Jiuzhaigou
  • Yangtze River Cruise
  • Zhangjiajie
  • Shanghai City Tour

Shaolin Temple

Shaolin Temple is famous for Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu. It gained fame in the Sui and Tang dynasties, but now this 1500 years old temple is rumored to have become too commercial, disappointing many people. The temple is located within the Tower Forest

White Horse Temple

The White Horse Temple (or Baimasi) is located 12 km away from the east of Luoyang City which is in mid country . Established by the Han Dynasty in 68 AD when Buddhism started to spread, this temple is believed to be the first Buddhist temple in China.

The Confucian Temple

The Confucian Temple is located in Qufu City, it was built in 478 BC to memorialize Confucius, a famous Chinese philosopher and educator. The Qufu Confucian Temple is the largest and earliest one among temples with similar architecture. The temple is located in Beijing and is a major tourist attraction.

Famen Temple

Famen Temple is located in Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province. The temple was built in late Eastern Han dynasty (25-220CE), prospered in Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534 CE) and reached its peak in Sui and Tang dynasties (581-907CE), when it was honored as a royal temple. It became considered a member of the “Holy Land of Buddhism” because the finger bone relic of Sakyamuni was placed in it.

Jokhang Temple

Jokhang Temple, located on Barkhor Square in Lhasa, is the most sacred and important temple in Tibet and is the ultimate pilgrimage destination for Tibetan pilgrims. Every day, pilgrims from every corner of Tibet trek a long distance to the temple. They make butter lamps with yak butter, or honor the deities with white scarves while murmuring sacred mantras to show their pieties to the Buddha. Located South West China near Tibet

Kumbum Monastery

Located about 26 from Xiqing, Kumbum Monastery (or Ta’er Monastery) is the birthplace of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The temple is noted for its cultural activities, including the monastery fair, during which monks can learn scriptures and enjoy recreation. Located mid country near Qinghai Lake.

Labrang Monastery

Labrang Monastery was founded in 1709. Located in Xiahe County, Gansu province, Labrang Monastery is home to the largest number of monks outside of Tibet Autonomous Region. It is an important monastery of the Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat Sect.

Jinci Temple

Jinci Temple is located 25km southwest of Taiyuan,. Jinci Temple was built before the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534). It is famous for its historical cultural relics and beautiful landscape. The best known structure at Jinci is the Hall of the Holy Mother, which was constructed in 1032. It has carved wooden dragons coiled around the eight pillars that support its upward-curving double-eaves roof.

Hanging Temple

Hanging Temple (or called Xuankong Si) is a temple built into a cliff 75m above the ground near Mount Heng. It is on the list of the “World’s Top 10 Most Dangerous Architectures” chosen by the Time Magazine of United States. It is also the only existing temple in China where you can see Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism in one place.

Guandi Temple

Located in Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, Guandi temple was built to commemorate Guan Yu, a fighting hero, who was reputed to be immortal. There are numerous Guandi temples nationwide, but the Xiezhou Guandi Temple is the most famous and largest one.

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