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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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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.

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.