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Your next great adventure begins
with Mercury Holidays and
Cathay Pacific
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With Mercury Holidays' escorted touring expertise and over 80 years of world‑class service from Cathay Pacific, we’re thrilled to bring you a fantastic array of award-winning adventures helping you explore the wonders of China, Japan and beyond. Enjoy a journey that's both effortless and unforgettable, with complete peace of mind and exceptional service guaranteed.
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Cathay Pacific - Making Travel More Rewarding
Benefit from:
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• A modern fleet of aircraft, built for comfort and sustainability
• Thoughtfully designed cabins with enhanced seating comfort and privacy
• Award-winning inflight entertainment with one of the largest libraries in the sky
• Outstanding service, delivered by attentive, welcoming cabin crew
• Premium onboard dining inspired by global and Michelin-level cuisine
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Looking for a more premium long-haul experience?
Upgrade to Premium Economy for extra space and comfort, with wider seats, increased legroom, enhanced dining, and priority airport benefits included.
Upgrade to Business Class and enjoy lounge access, priority check-in and boarding, an increased baggage allowance, and fully lie-flat seats for maximum inflight comfort. |
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Expert-Led Escorted Tours
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China Discovery Tour
11 Day Escorted Tour
NOW from £2,049pp (was from £2,249pp)
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Save £400 per couple on selected departures
in 2026 - use code TOUR200
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Incorporating the three major cities of Shanghai, Xi'an and Beijing, this tour is the perfect way to explore the highlights of China. Visit some of the most iconic sights including the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, the Forbidden City and the beautiful metropolis that is Shanghai.
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What You'll See
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Enjoy captivating city tours of Shanghai, Xi'an and Beijing
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Cruise along the Huangpu River and the Wuzhen Canal
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Marvel at the famed Terracotta Army at Xi'an
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See the stunning Great Wall of China
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Visit Xi'an's Muslim Quarter and ancient city wall
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Explore Shanghai's charming French Concession area
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What's Included
✔ Return flights from London. Regional flights available at a supplement
✔ All internal transport
✔ 4★ accommodation
✔ 23 meals
✔ 8 excursions and all entry fees
✔ Expert local tour guides
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Extend your China Discovery Tour
Hong Kong City Stay • 4 day extension from £619pp
Pandas of Chengdu Extension • 4 day extension from £689pp
Hong Kong & Hainan Island Beach Stay • 6 day extension from £1,389pp
Zhangjiajie Extension • 5 day extension from £1,465pp
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Alternatively, why not experience
China Discovery as a Private Tour?
from an extra £849 per person
Includes: Private vehicle and driver/guide • Return flights • Accommodation
Meals and excursions as detailed in Group Tour • Daily departures available
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Wonders of China
17 Day Escorted Tour
NOW from £2,769pp (was from £2,969pp)
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Save £400 per couple on selected departures
in 2026 - use code TOUR200
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This amazing tour journeys across one of the world's largest and most interesting countries, steeped in ancient history and brimming with world-renowned sights. Cruise down the Yangtze River, experience Shanghai and Beijing, visit the Pandas in Chengdu and absorb the wonders of the Great Wall of China and the
Terracotta Army, all in one fantastic tour.
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What You'll See
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Embark on city tours of Shanghai, Xi'an and Beijing
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Enjoy a four-night Yangtze River Cruise, passing the Three Gorges
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Encounter giant pandas at the Chengdu Panda Breeding Centre
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Uncover the 8,000 Terracotta Warriors buried beneath Xi'an
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Stroll along the Great Wall of China
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Visit the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Summer Palace
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See the world's largest stone-carved Buddhist statue in Leshan
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Enjoy a Chinese acrobatic performance and Tang Dynasty show
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What's Included
✔ Return flights from London. Regional flights available at a supplement
✔ All internal transport
✔ 4 & 5★ accommodation
✔ 41 meals
✔ 12 excursions and all entry fees
✔ Expert local tour guides
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Extend your Wonders of China Tour
Hong Kong City Stay • 4 day extension from £575pp
Hainan Island Beach Stay • 6 day extension from £1,345pp
Zhangjiajie Extension • 6 day extension from £1,375pp
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Alternatively, why not experience
Wonders of China as a Private Tour?
From £3,949 per person
Includes: Private vehicle and driver/guide • Return flights • Accommodation
Meals and excursions as detailed in Group Tour • Daily departures available
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Grand Tour of China
25 Day Escorted Tour
NOW from £3,999pp (was from £4,199pp)
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Save £400 per couple on selected departures
in 2026 - use code TOUR200
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From the cosmopolitan cities of Beijing and Shanghai to the remote town of Lijiang and the stunning Li River in Guilin, explore China in depth on this incredible tour, visiting the country's most iconic sights as well as discovering its hidden treasures.
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What You'll See
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Enjoy full-day city tours of Shanghai and Beijing
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Marvel at the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and the Summer Palace
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Visit the residents of the Chengdu Panda Breeding Centre
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Cruise along the Yangtze River, sailing past the Three Gorges
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Tour Xi'an and visit its 8,000-strong Terracotta Army
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Experience the mountainous cities of Lijiang and Dali
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Explore the ancient water village of Zhujiajiao
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Enjoy a cable car ride up Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
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Embark on a Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
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What's Included
✔ Return flights from London. Regional flights available at a supplement
✔ All internal transport
✔ 4 & 5★ accommodation
✔ 65 meals
✔ 20 excursions and all entry fees
✔ Expert local tour guides
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Extend your Grand Tour of China
Hong Kong City Stay • 4 day extension from £499pp
Hainan Island Beach Stay • 6 day extension from £785pp
Zhangjiajie Extension • 5 day extension from £1,325pp
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Alternatively, why not experience
Grand Tour of China as a Private Tour?
From £5,665 per person
Includes: Private vehicle and driver/guide • Return flights • Accommodation
Meals and excursions as detailed in Group Tour • Daily departures available
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15 Day Escorted Tour
NOW from £2,569pp
(was from £2,769pp)
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Enjoy £400 per couple off selected 2026 departures
Use Code TOUR200
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Tour Shanghai, Xi'an, and Beijing
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Visit the ancient water village of Zhujiajiao
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Embark on a rural Li River cruise
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Admire Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors
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Walk along the Great Wall and explore Beijing's Summer Palace
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Stroll along the Bund in Shanghai
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Enjoy the picturesque views from Fubo Hill in Guilin
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22 Day Escorted Tour
NOW from £3,869pp
(was from £4,069pp)
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Enjoy £400 per couple off selected 2026 departures
Use Code TOUR200
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Take city tours of Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, and Shanghai
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Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall
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Marvel at Xi'an's Terracotta Army
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Meet giant pandas in Chengdu
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Spend four nights on the Yangtze River, passing the Three Gorges
Discover the unique Nanjing and Chuxi Tulou clusters
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China and Japan's Rail Odyssey
16 Day Escorted Rail Journey
NOW from £4,069pp (was from £4,269pp)
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Save £400 per couple on selected departures
in 2026 - use code TOUR200
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Uncover the timeless heritage and neon-lit modernity of China and Japan, two countries linked by spiritual traditions and imperial histories yet defined by unique cultures, cuisines, languages, and landscapes. Begin your journey in Japan, exploring dynamic Kyoto, Tokyo, and Nara before continuing to China’s
world-renowned landmarks, where ancient architecture and contemporary skylines sit side by side.
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What You'll See
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Embark on city tours of Kyoto, Tokyo, Beijing, and Shanghai
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Visit Todaiji Temple and encounter the deer of Nara Park
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Stroll through the iconic red Fushimi Inari gates in Kyoto
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Marvel at the Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an
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See snow-capped Mount Fuji from Hakone National Park
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Visit the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden Palace
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Enjoy a geisha performance
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What's Included
✔ Return flights from London. Regional flights available at a supplement
✔ All internal transport
✔ 3 & 4★ accommodation
✔ 27 meals
✔ 11 excursions and all entry fees
✔ Expert local tour guides
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Extend your Grand Tour of China
Hong Kong & Hainan Island Beach Stay • 6 day extension from £1,325pp
Zhangjiajie Extension • 6 day extension from £1,409pp
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Book with peace of mind
You can have complete confidence when booking with Mercury Holidays!
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All prices are 'from' prices, they may not be available on every date, prices are correct on 14/05/26. Lead-ins are based on the best value flight and airline available at pricing and include all available discounts. TOUR200 promo code applies to selected Escorted Tour departures in 2026; applies per adult and to new bookings only. Prices are per person. Other durations, dates and departure airports are available at a supplement. All prices are subject to availability and can be withdrawn without notice due to airline availability. Single traveller supplements may apply.
Terms and conditions apply, please see our website for full details. The air holidays and flights shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 1631. ATOL protection extends primarily to customers who book and pay in the United Kingdom. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk
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