Best of China


Overview
Highlights
- Hike in Zhangjiajie National Park
- Learn about ethnic minorities in Chengyang
- Take a walk on the Great Wall of China
- Enter the Forbidden City
- Visit the start of the Silk Road, Xi'an
- Enjoy a gondola ride along the canals of Xitang
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Contrast East with West, old with new and cityscape with island vistas – Hong Kong offers myriad delights. Get a taste of the mayhem and magic before jumping on board an overnight train bound for Yangshou.
Known for its excellent café scene and bar culture, Yangshuo is a perfect place to rest and unwind. Explore the town, pop into the local market, take a cooking class and learn the art of tai chi.
Travel out to Chengyang, a district home to many ethnic minorities, such as the Dong people. Marvel at the Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge, built over one hundred years ago by the local people without the aid of nails and rivets.
With its lantern-lit streets, stilted houses and mystical green waters, the ancient town of Fenghuang is sure to enchant. Stroll the quaint streets, cruise down the river or maybe visit remnants of the Southern Great Wall.
Head out into the wilderness of Zhangjiajie and discover misty mountains and curious quartz-sandstone pillars. Walk along Gold Whip Brook with a local guide, stopping for lunch in the picturesque surrounds. Enjoy a night in a guesthouse nestled under soaring peaks.
Swap the stunning natural beauty of Zhangjiajie for the bustling city streets of Shanghai. Embark on a walking tour of the Old City – admire the art deco buildings in the Bund and visit the French Concession. Take a trip out to the Propaganda Museum, wander through the classical Yuyuan Gardens and catch a performance by the famous Shanghai Acrobats.
Soak up the tranquillity of the water town, Xitang. Cruise the canals that criss-cross through town, chill out by the water’s edge or sip tea at one of the local teahouses. Tonight, catch an overnight train to Xi’an
Famously known as the start of the Silk Road, the city of Xi’an abounds in ancient history. Take a walk round the city centre, passing by the Bell & Drum Towers, the Muslim Quarter and the City Gates. Travel out to one of the world’s most intriguing archaeological...
Lace up your sturdiest walking shoes for a trek atop the Great Wall of China. Negotiate steps and slopes, see sensational sweeping vistas and marvel at the creation of this iconic structure.
Be entranced by the sights and sounds of China’s charismatic capital. Meander through Tiananmen Square, visit the National Museum and enter the Forbidden City. If time permits, catch a screening of the production of ‘The Legend of Kung Fu’ or do some tai chi in The Temple of Heaven Park before the tour wraps up.
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