This four-hour walking tour takes you on a half day walking adventure to explore local neighborhoods in Beijing. Gain a unique glimpse into the daily life of local Beijing residents in its maze of streets and alleys. Under the attentive direction of your bilingual tour guide, visit Shijia Hutong Museum to discover the city’s past life, contemplate the reverence of the Zhihua Temple, wander through the bustling Qianmen area, and mix with locals when you travel by public transport between sites. An enriching experience for travelers wanting a taste of real Beijing.
Make memories on this tour experiencing the ancient marvels and expansive landscapes of remote China that are the stuff of legends of the Silk Road. Create your own photographic opportunities as you cross the Gobi desert like travelers of old, visit an oasis and listen to the legends of warring factions that spurred construction of battlements. By contrast, enjoy the artistic artifacts, murals, carvings and museums that show life as it was.
Looking for a travel experience that takes you beyond a routine bucket list package? Find it when you venture on this journey to enrichment that includes numerous opportunities to make treasured travel memories.
Start your tour in Chengdu where you’ll work alongside centre staff as a panda keeper at the Dujiangyan Panda Base. Under supervision, you’ll have the chance to care for these beautiful animals by cleaning the working area, preparing food, and assisting with daily responsibilities. Travel from Chengdu to Kaili where you’ll visit six different Miao villages and gain insights to the intriguing customs, cuisine and lifestyle that continues to preserve ancient traditions. Enjoy opportunities for hands on learning as you engage with locals in these unique village communities.
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The remainder of your tour will find you absorbing the many natural highlights and man-made temples and monuments of significance found in Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang. Among them discover the Stone Forest, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Dali Ancient Town and Xizhou Town, stunning Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and the incredible Tiger Leaping Gorge. Including all hotel accommodation, transfers, train travel and flights within China, daily breakfasts, local bilingual guides who care, and the option to add extra activities, this tour is ideal for the traveler who values experience and the chance to connect with local culture and people. Ready for real China? Let’s take you there.
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