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China & Japan

China & Japan

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China and Japan together offer one of the most compelling cultural journeys in the world, spanning ancient civilisations, imperial history, and cutting-edge modernity. China draws travellers with iconic landmarks like the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and karst landscapes in Guilin, alongside the buzz of megacities like Shanghai and Beijing. Japan captivates with its seamless blend of tradition and innovation — from Kyoto's temples and geisha districts to Tokyo's neon-lit neighbourhoods and world-renowned food scene. Both countries reward curious, independent travellers and are popular stops on longer Asia itineraries, connected by ferry and flight routes across the East China Sea.

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China & Japan · 15 days

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Round Trip China & Japan — Self-Launched Version

A self-launched take on Bavaria Fernreisen's 15-day China & Japan group tour, running Beijing → Great Wall → Tokyo → Nikko → Matsumoto → Takayama → Shirakawago → Kanazawa → Kyoto → Nara → Osaka → Shanghai. Instead of a German-guided coach group, you'll stitch the same route together yourself using China's high-speed rail network, overnight/domestic flights, and Japan's JR Pass-eligible trains and buses — booking hostels and budget guesthouses as you go. Two of the busiest, best-connected countries in Asia make this very doable solo: everything on this route is bookable direct or via GetYourGuide/Klook. Costs are approximate backpacker/budget rates per person in GBP and assume dorm or simple private rooms, local food, and second-class/public transport. Flights to/from Europe are quoted separately as a rough return-airfare allowance.

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~£1,980

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