City of gardens. Venice of the East. Stunning Suzhou. The home of wellness. Words simply won’t suffice when it comes to describing this seeming anomaly among China’s big, bustling cities. Start your four day sojourn in Suzhou by sampling a number of the gardens for which the city is famous – Tiger Hill with its leaning pagoda and Lingering Garden among them. Absorb the history and tradition from the Tang and Song dynasties evident around Pingjiang Road and step back in time as you wander through the canals and alleys of Tongli Water Town. Renowned for its well preserved old buildings, private gardens, temples and traditional dwellings, Tongli will delight. Suzhou Museum visit, rickshaw ride, and the chance to book evening activities, this tour is inclusive of four or five star hotel accommodation, all transfers, a wonderful local English speaking guide who will bring Suzhou to life, and daily breakfasts. It’s the perfect way to spend quality time in a city where the traditions that formed the bedrock of China are carefully and authentically preserved.
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Delight in the charm and tradition preserved within two of China’s most beautiful destinations on this four-day sojourn. Come alive to the beauty of Suzhou, with its iconic picture postcard scenery in and around the Humble Administrator’s’ Garden and Tongli Water Town. Literally feel like you’ve stepped back in time when you see the way canal neighborhoods continue to flourish just as they did hundreds of years ago. Appreciate the blend of the ancient and contemporary at the famous Suzhou Museum, the building itself a masterpiece. Travel to Hangzhou by high speed train where the famous West Lake is your first destination. Sit back and relax aboard a boat cruise to savor the tranquil natural scenery enhanced by historic pagodas and pavilions. Visit Lingyin Temple, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in China ornate with painted walls and ceilings. Finally, enjoy visiting a local tea plantation surrounded by verdant tea fields. Gain an understanding of Chinese tea history and culture at the China Tea Cultural Museum with its collections of tea varieties, tea sets and machines for making tea. Inclusive of all four or five star hotel accommodation, daily breakfasts, in country transfers, local English speaking guides who want you to see and understand the real China, this tour is ideal for travelers who appreciate the beauty in its natural and artistic forms. Remember we provide the option to add this private tour to any small group or other China travel. Just ask us. We’ll take care of every detail.
Experience history at first hand from a rickshaw as you take in the quaint villages of ancient dynasties, or wander the alley ways and houses to see local lifestyle. Reflect on how leisure and gardens have always been an important part of Chinese culture, as shown in the moving designs in the gardens that have inspired poets, philosophers and legends down the ages.
Discover the essence of Suzhou, a ‘slowness’ haven rich in traditions and practices that formed the bedrock of China’s ancient culture. Over two days enjoy the chance to gain insight into the beauty of Suzhou found in its many idyllic and scenic gardens, the Master of the Nets and famous Humble Administrator’s Garden both worthy highlights among them. Dubbed Venice of the East, you’ll have a chance to learn why, as you wander the canals, lanes, and alleys of Tongli Water Town. Enjoy the artistic features, architectural values, and exhibitions found at the Suzhou Museum, regarded worldwide as a masterpiece in itself. Inclusive of transfers between sites and an exceptional English speaking guide, this is a lovely way to peak into the heart of beautiful Suzhou. You will leave wanting more!
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Experience history at first hand from a rickshaw as you take in the quaint villages of ancient dynasties, or wander the alley ways and houses to see local lifestyle. Reflect on how leisure and gardens have always been an important part of Chinese culture, as shown in the moving designs in the Lingering Garden that have inspired poets, philosophers and legends down the ages.
Capture the best of Taipei on this delightful tour, where you can delve into the history of Taiwan, observe the signs of extraordinary progress in the visionary built environment and enjoy the simple pleasures with the locals like riding a bike along the riverside.
Kick off your adventure in Taipei, a thriving modern city that juxtaposes the old and new. Enjoy the city’s highlights: Between bike-riding, a monumental museum, panoramic views from 89 storeys high, and the historical neighborhood. Round out your tour with time in New Taipei, including the visits to the renowned Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street and Pingxi. It’s the perfect curated highlight list for the traveler wanting more than snapshot of Taipei but with only a few days to travel.
Gain a revealing insight into the unique, natural scenic environment of Taiwan with this round island tour. Traveling beyond Taipe, enjoy comfortable road travel in air conditioned vehicles between overnight stops in Sun Moon Lake, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Taitung and Hualien. Visit many culturally and historically significant sights and take in beautiful natural landscapes along the way. With a balance of both modern and traditional, and all that makes Taiwan special, you will appreciate the easy pace of this tour that allows ample time to soak up each experience. A perfect tour for making beautiful travel memories.
Take the travel warrior’s journey through China on this five day tour during which you’ll visit Xi’an and Luoyang. There’s no doubt China’s history is characterized by the rise and fall of many dynasties and that warriors take pride of place in the country’s rich history. Visit Xi’an and gain an insight to the vision held by Emperor Qin for protection in the afterlife when you look out over the tombs of the Terracotta Army. Even the finest details are not lost amongst the nearly 7,000 figures, horses, and chariots. Enjoy other Xi’an highlights, including the City Wall, The Great Mosque, and Muslim Quarter before traveling to Luoyang to visit the remarkable Longmen Grottoes and then Denfeng, the home of the ancient tradition of Shaolin Kung Fu. Still practised by modern students following the same principles from thousands of years ago, the Shaolin Temple and surrounds make the perfect backdrop to an authentic Kung Fu performance you’ll always remember. Including four nights accommodation in centrally located four or five star hotels, daily breakfasts, airport/train transfers, bullet train and road travel, and the opportunity to blend with other tailored China travel, this tour is essential travel for the adventurer curious to dive deep into unique destinations.
Looking for a snapshot of two iconic cities? You’ll experience it on this lively tour of Xi’an and Chengdu. While in Xi’an, spend time at the Terracotta Army and marvel at this artistic and architectural feat, which showcases Chinese planning and ingenuity. Wonder at other Xi’an highlights – the best preserved of all China’s City Walls, the Great Mosque and he history to be found in relics, art, and weaponry housed at the Shaanxi History Museum. Eat your way down Muslim Quarter where you’ll enjoy the very best of the melting pot of cuisines from the region. From Xi’an, travel by bullet train to Chengdu. It’s here you’ll discover the pleasure of being panda volunteer at the Dujiangyan Panda Base. Work as a panda keeper for the day, taking care of these gorgeous creatures. Clean, feed, and make friends for life during this truly special experience.
