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Laurus Travel specializes in quality small-group tours to China. Over the past 11 years many thousands of customers from around the world have travelled with us to this fascinating land that is undergoing rapid change. Laurus Travel specializes in small group China tours with a strong emphasis on culture, quality guides and fine accommodations.Our in-depth China tours feature small group size, luxury accommodations and, more importantly, outstanding guides who are well versed in both Chinese and Western cultures. A China tour with Laurus Travel is unlike any other; it is an authentic and unique experience filled with fun and learning, delivered by a team of caring, competent and knowledgeable professionals.

Laurus Travel is considered an authoritative source by the news media seeking comments on China travel. Media outlets that have interviewed us include the BBC, The Vancouver Sun, Omni Television and Talk Radio 1410. Laurus Travel is also the only Canadian China tour operator recommended in every edition of Frommer's China guidebooks.

We are fully licensed and bonded. All of our customers are protected by the BC Travel Assurance Fund irrespective of their province or country of residence. Our long-standing membership and impeccable record with the Better Business Bureau affirm our commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and business ethics.

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China Tours 2009

Fall departures on sale! Contact us for details.
China tours departing from Vancouver, Calgary, San Francisco, Toronto, New York, Seattle, Washington & Chicago - China tours for Canadians


Total Solar Eclipse Special Interest Tour (July 19 - 27, 2009)
Shanghai - Xi'an - Beijing  (one-week Guilin & Yangtze cruise extension available on request)
Don't miss out on this exciting once-in-a-lifetime event. Group size limited to 20, so act now to lock in your space!

Splendid China (26 days)
Hong Kong - Guilin - Shanghai - Hangzhou - Wuzhen - Suzhou - Yangtze Cruise - Chongqing - Xi'an - Tai'an - Qufu - Jinan - Beijing
The leisurely paced grand tour introduces the traveller to China's three largest metropolises as well as off-the-beaten-path towns stringing together a collection of spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Highlights of the tour include a cruise on the mighty Yangtze, Terracotta Warriors, traditional Chinese gardens, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.

Imperial China, Tibet & Yangtze (25 days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Chengdu - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Chongqing - Yangtze Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
This tour spends 5 days in Tibet and 3 days on the Yangtze. Highlights also include the fabled Great Wall, the legendary Terracotta Army, enigmatic Sanxingdui civilization, the Giant Panda Breeding Center, and a day cruise on picturesque Li River. Please note the tour is suitable only for those who are perfectly fit without any medical condition that may be complicated due to high altitudes. The highest point during the tour is 4,800 metres or 15,744 feet above sea level.

China Panorama (25 days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Chengdu - Lijiang - Dali - Kunming - Chongqing - Yangtze Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
Combining China's most popular tourist cities with exotic Yunnan Province (Lijiang, Dali & Kunming) and a luxury Yangtze cruise, the meticulously designed and well tested itinerary gives you as complete an introduction to China as possible in 25 days.
Tibet & Silk Road (23 days)
Beijing - Chengdu - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Xi'an - Dunhuang - Turpan - Kashgar - Karakul Lake - Urumqi - Shanghai
This soft adventure tour goes deep into the hinterlands of China's ethnic regions, offering tour members a rare opportunity to closely examine the life of Tibetans, Uigurs and Kazaks. The physically demanding tour requires participants to be in perfect health with absolutely no mobility difficulty or any medical condition that may be complicated due to high altitudes. The highest point during the tour is 4,800 metres or 15,744 feet above sea level.
China in Depth (22 days)
Shanghai - Hangzhou - Wuzhen - Suzhou - Yichang - Yangtze Cruise - Chongqing - Xi'an - Tai'an - Qufu - Jinan - Beijing
One of our top sellers this first-class tour introduces you to China's largest metropolises of Shanghai and Beijing as well as off-the-beaten-path towns of Qufu and Tai'an. The tour features a deluxe Yangtze cruise, traditional Chinese gardens, Terracotta Army, birthplace of Confucius, Sacred Mt. Tai, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China.
China Highlights (21 days)
Hong Kong - Guilin - Shanghai - Hangzhou - Wuzhen - Suzhou - Yichang - Yangtze Cruise - Chongqing - Xi'an - Beijing
This trip takes in China's most popular cities plus a first-class cruise on the mighty Yangtze. From the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong to the world-class historic sites in Beijing, the sensual overload is simply overwhelming.
Best of China plus Tibet (21 days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Chengdu - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Shanghai

An adventure journey designed for active travellers, the tour combines China's four most popular tourist cities with mystic Tibet. The tour requires the participant to be in perfect health with no medical condition that may be complicated due to high altitudes. The highest point during the tour is 4,800 metres or 15,744 feet above sea level.
Silk Road & Southwest China (20 days)
Beijing - Dunhuang - Turpan - Kashgar - Karakul Lake - Urumqi - Chengdu - Lijiang - Shangri-la (Zhongdian) - Kunming - Shanghai
A truly grand adventure combining exotic Silk Road region with Southwest China, this tour is ideal for repeat visitors looking for a more unique experience.
China Odyssey (18 days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Chongqing - Yangtze Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
A well rounded introduction to China for first-time visitors. Explore ancient sites in Beijing and Xi'an, marvel at the natural beauty of Guilin and Li River, sail through the magnificent Three Gorges of the Yangtze - this relaxing tour allows you to do all that and much more!
Treasures of China (18 days)
Shanghai - Zhengzhou - Shaoling Temple - Luoyang - Xi'an - Taiyuan - Pingyao - Beijing
Centering on the Central Plain, the tour reveals the essence of the Chinese culture and history. The Central Plain refers to the area on the lower reaches of the Yellow River and is considered the cradle of the Chinese civilization.
Classic China with Yangtze Cruise (17 days)
Shanghai - Hangzhou - Wuzhen - Suzhou - Yichang - Yangtze Cruise - Chongqing - Xi'an - Beijing
China Golden Route (16 days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Shanghai - Hong Kong
Silk Road Adventure (16 days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Dunhuang - Turpan - Kashgar - Karakul - Urumqi - Shanghai
Follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo to rediscover the glorious Silk Road era, from the eastern terminus of the ancient trade route to the westernmost tip of China. Please note this is a physically demanding soft adventure tour; accommodations in some locales may be basic.
China Discovery (15 days)
Shanghai - Yangtze Cruise - Chongqing - Guilin - Xi'an - Beijing
Tibet & Beyond (15 days)
Beijing - Chengdu - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Shanghai
Please note the tour is suitable only for those who are perfectly fit without any medical condition that may be complicated due to high altitudes.
Southwest China (15 days)
Beijing - Chengdu - Lijiang - Shangri-la (Zhongdian) - Kunming - Shanghai
A truly exotic soft adventure trip perfect for repeat visitors.
Best of China (14 days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Shanghai
This is a perfect choice for the time-pressed who are looking for a well-rounded introduction to both old and modern China.
China Experience (14 days)
Shanghai - Xi'an - Tai'an - Qufu - Jinan - Beijing
The itinerary is packed with UNESCO-designated World Heritage Sites and features sacred Mt. Tai and Qufu - Confucius' hometown.
Yunnan Explorer (13 days)
Beijing - Lijiang - Dali - Kunming - Shanghai
Biologically diverse Yunnan is where 24 of China's 55 ethnic minorities call home. The West did not notice the stunningly beautiful landscape and intriguing tribal cultures of the Chinese province until nearly a century ago when National Geographic reported on the area. It is believed those articles and photographs inspired James Hilton to write his famous novel Lost Horizon.

Yangtze Expedition (12 days)
Beijing - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
A cruise on the Yangtze, the longest river in China, is more than just sightseeing. The shore excursions, onboard lectures and guide interpretations give you a deep insight into the history, culture and current life of the people living along the river.

Golden Triangle (9 days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai
The well paced tour takes in China's three must-see cities for any first-time visitor. Walk on the spectacular Great Wall of China, marvel at the extravagant Forbidden City, admire the grandiose Terra Cotta Army, immerse yourself in the modernity of Shanghai's new Pudong district ... this trip has it all.
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Via Vancouver or Toronto on Air Canada
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Calgary 250 Montreal 450 Saskatoon 400
Edmonton 250 Nanaimo 150 Toronto 450
Halifax 600 Ottawa 450 Victoria 150
Kelowna 250 Regina 400 Winnipeg 400
Via San Francisco/Chicago/Washington on United Airlines
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Atlanta 150 Las Vegas 150 Salt Lake City 150
Boston 150 Los Angeles 80 San Diego 100
Chicago 100 Miami 180 San Francisco 0
Dallas/Fort Worth 230 New York 150 Seattle 100
Denver 170 Orlando 180 Tampa 180
Detroit 100 Philadelphia 150 Washington, DC 150
Honolulu contact us Phoenix 180
Houston 180 Portland, OR 150
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