On offer this week is a chance to discover the ancient architecture and modern cities of China with escorted tour specialist Travelsphere.

This superb tour starts in Beijing, a city of a million bicycles and home to the magnificent Forbidden City. Next, take an amazing walk along the historical ramparts of the Great Wall of China and admire the spectacular scenery that surrounds you.

Visit the remarkably preserved Ming Tombs, view the strikingly beautiful Temple of Heaven and explore the famous historical Hutong district by pedicab. With a few days to spare, trade the historical grandeur of Beijing for the modern cosmopolitan lifestyle of Shanghai, a vibrant and exciting city that boasts world-class shopping, buzzing nightlife and classical Chinese architecture.

This ten-day tour of Beijing and Shanghai departs on October 20th 2009.

Prices start from £1,100 per person and include return scheduled flights to Beijing return Shanghai, eight nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation, four lunches and one dinner, transfers, excursions and the services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager.

Take a look at Travelsphere for more information.