Magic of the Orient (01293 537700) offers a nine-night Treasures of China tour visiting Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai for £2,045 per person, based on twin share, available from 16 April to 15 July, including flights with Air China and Virgin Atlantic, transfers, deluxe hotels, breakfasts, four lunches and guides.

Audley Tailor-made (01869 276217) has a 13-night Classic Chinese Silk Route trip covering Beijing, Xian, Dunhuang, Turpan and Kashgar for £2,950 per person, based on twin share in five-star hotels in Beijing and Xian and three/four-star elsewhere. The price includes flights, transfers, breakfasts, seven lunches, two dinners and guides.

Himalayan Kingdoms (0845 330 8579) offers a 19-night Plant Hunters of Yunnan tour visiting the Yunnan province, just east of Tibet, famous for its diversity of plants and flowers, for £3,150 per person, based on twin share, departing 12 June. The tour visits Kunming, Lijiang, Zhongdian, and Lake Shudu and includes flights, hotel, guest house and tent accommodation, most meals, and botanist guide.

Bales Worldwide (0870 241 3208) offers a 13-night Best of Mongolia tour, departing 6 July, visiting Beijing, Ulan Bator, Karakorum, Ongiin, South Gobi and Middle Gobi for £2,325 per person based on twin share, including Air China flights, transfers, hotels, breakfasts, eight lunches, 10 dinners, guides.

Regent Holidays (0117 921 1711) has a 12-night Majestic Yangtze trip, taking in Beijing, Xian, Wuhan, a two-night river cruise, Chonqing and Shanghai, for £1,495 per person based on twin share, departing 22 August, 10 September and 17 October. Price includes flights, full-board accommodation in three/ four-star hotels, transfers, all transport and guides.