China + South Korea Trip
Sat 21 Mar 2026 10:00 - Mon 30 Mar 2026 18:05
21/03/2026, 10:00 - 30/03/2026, 18:05
Saturday 21 March 2026,
10.00AM
- Monday 30 March 2026, 6.05PM
China, South Korea
TravelSoc's Largest Trip
🇨🇳 China + South Korea 🇰🇷
Experience the best of East Asia across three incredible cities: Guangzhou, Seoul, and Beijing. From ancient temples and imperial palaces to vibrant street markets and the Great Wall of China, this 10-day adventure covers it all.
We'll host an info night in MS0.2 from 6PM on Thursday, 11th December. In addition to the key info here, we'll talk about trip highlights, how TravelSoc trips are structured, and what we'd suggest for day trips. We'll end the night with kahoot and games, with some free Korean/Chinese snacks! It'll be a great chance to meet others interested in coming.
Itinerary
Day 1 (Sat, 21st Mar): Departure from London
- •Evening flight from London Heathrow to Guangzhou - 10:00 PM (LHR)
- •Flight: CZ304 | Economy standard
Day 2 (Sun, 22nd Mar): Arrival in Guangzhou
- •Arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 6:00 PM
- •Private transfer takes us to our accommodation
- •Check-in and rest
- •Group meal
Day 3 (Mon, 23rd Mar): Exploring Guangzhou
- •Day: Optional Guangzhou walking tour or free time
- •Night: Visit Dafo Temple and Beijing Street
- •Group meal
Day 4 (Tue, 24th Mar): Guangzhou → Seoul
- •Depart Guangzhou Baiyun Airport at 9:30 AM
- •Flight: CZ337 | Economy standard
- •Arrive at Seoul Incheon International Airport at 1:50 PM
- •Day: Seoul walking tour
- •Night: Hongdae Street, group meal, (optional karaoke, not included in price)
Day 5 (Wed, 25th Mar): Day Trip - Bukchon & Changdeokgung
- •Day: Day trip to Bukchon Hanok Village and Changdeokgung Palace
- •Night: Visit Gwangjang Market
- •Bar crawl
Day 6 (Thu, 26th Mar): Free Day in Seoul
- •Free time for you to organize day trips!
Day 7 (Fri, 27th Mar): Seoul → Beijing
- •Depart Seoul Incheon International Airport at 9:25 AM
- •Flight: CZ316 | Economy standard
- •Arrive at Beijing Daxing International Airport at 10:40 AM
- •Day: Forbidden City + Tiananmen Square, Beijing walking tour
Day 8 (Sat, 28th Mar): Day Trip - Great Wall of China
- •Full day trip to the Great Wall of China
- •Transport from accommodation to the site included
- •Tickets included
Day 9 (Sun, 29th Mar): Free Day in Beijing
- •Free time for you to organize day trips!
Day 10 (Mon, 30th Mar): Beijing → London
- •Depart Beijing Daxing International Airport at 2:00 PM
- •Flight: CZ673 | Economy standard
- •Arrive at London Heathrow Airport at 6:05 PM
Accommodation
Guangzhou (22nd - 24th Mar)
Vienna Hotel (Guangzhou Changlong Wanda Plaza, Wanbo Metro Station)
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Beijing (27th - 30th Mar)
Beijing Beijian Youth Hotel (Communication University of China Dalianpo Subway Station)
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Each attendee will have a hotel room shared between 2-4 people, with an ensuite bathroom. While these are our preferred partners and we will make every effort to secure them, availability can fluctuate. If these specific properties are fully booked, we guarantee accommodation in a hotel of equivalent standard, location, and rating.
Flight Details
1. London → Guangzhou
CZ304 | 22:00 (LHR) → 18:00+1 (CAN)
Sat, 21st Mar → Sun, 22nd Mar
2. Guangzhou → Seoul
CZ337 | 09:30 (CAN) → 13:50 (ICN)
Tue, 24th Mar
3. Seoul → Beijing
CZ316 | 09:25 (ICN) → 10:40 (PKX)
Fri, 27th Mar
4. Beijing → London
CZ673 | 14:00 (PKX) → 18:05 (LHR)
Mon, 30th Mar
What's Included
Here's what your ticket will cover:
- ✓4 Flights (LHR → CAN → ICN → PKX → LHR)
- ✓Accommodation for 8 nights (2 nights Guangzhou, 3 nights Seoul, 3 nights Beijing)
- ✓Airport transfers in Guangzhou, Seoul and Beijing
- ✓Day trip to Bukchon Hanok Village + Changdeokgung Palace (25th in Seoul)
- ✓Day trip to Forbidden City + Tiananmen Square (27th in Beijing)
- ✓Day trip to Great Wall of China (28th in Beijing)
- ✓Transport from accommodation to day trip sites, and tickets
- ✓Walking tours and social activities organized and run by society exec
This won't cover:
- ○Group dinners or food
- ○Airport transfers to/from London Heathrow Airport
- ○Attraction tickets or day trips not listed on the itinerary
- ○VISA application fees (if applicable)
- ○Travel insurance
Pricing
Members
£851
Total cost
Deposit: £240
Non-Members
£861
Total cost
Deposit: £245
Ticketing Information
Members-Only Release
Friday 12th Dec
10:00 AM
15 tickets reserved for members
General Release
Friday 12th Dec
12:00 PM
Open to members and non-members
- Tickets will appear on this website at these times. This ticketing will be for the initial deposit fee £240/245. Payment information for the remaining amount (~£600) will be communicated to deposit holders later. You must hold a deposit to come on the trip.
- •Total slots available: 30
- •Last ticket sales: 12th January 2026
⚠️ Demand is very high for this trip, so we'd highly recommend picking up a membership to access the earlier release and reserved tickets: Warwick Travel Society In addition, you'll receive the £10 membership fee back as a discount if you come.
VISA Information
UK Passport Holders
VISA-free transit permit for China, and VISA-free tourism entry for South Korea. You do not need to apply for anything.
EU Passport Holders
VISA-free tourism entry for China and South Korea. You do not need to apply for anything.
Other Nationalities
Please refer to China and South Korea's VISA policy, you may need to apply for a VISA:
Notify the exec if you wish to come with a VISA.
⚠️ Important: Please ensure your passport is valid, and has an expiry date of at least 6 months before our entry into Beijing (after June 27th, 2026). Notify the exec if your passport must be renewed.
Q&A
Is travel insurance necessary?
No, but we strongly recommend you have a policy to protect against thefts, losses, medical emergencies, etc.
Can I come with a friend?
Yes, you can buy two tickets per account, one for you and one for your friend.
How fast do tickets sell out?
Demand for this trip is very high (100+ interested for 30 slots). We strongly recommend picking up a membership to access the earlier release and reserved tickets. Buy a membership here: Warwick Travel Society Membership
Are refunds and name exchanges allowed?
No. We will not be able to process refunds or name exchanges, so please be sure you're available for these dates before booking.
Are TravelSoc trips chill or intense?
We like to give people the flexibility to go at their pace. Plenty of free time is allocated, and we might split into exec-lead groups depending on the preferences of people.
How do I know who else is coming?
Come to the info night on Thursday, 11th December - it'll be a great chance to meet others interested in coming.
Can I travel with a medical condition?
Yes, if you'll be able to participate in group activities (e.g. walking around the city). Please flag any allergies/medical conditions to the exec and we'll try our best to accommodate to you (in terms of accommodation allocation, restaurant bookings, etc.) Suitability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
What if I can't catch this trip?
That's fine! We've got more trips lined up this year, keep coming to TravelSoc events and we'll keep you in the loop for those!
Please contact our Trip Planners via the @warwicktravelsoc Instagram for any inquiries.
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