Discover the way ancient and modern Chinese history blend and meld with natural and architectural wonders in Shaanxi. Launch your tour from Xi’an and enjoy a road trip to Yichuan in airconditioned comfort. On route, stop and take in the Yellow Emperor’s Mauseleum and learn why this site carries such cultural significance for so many, even today. Move on to the Hukou Waterfall, the most spectacular – and only yellow – waterfall in the world. Appreciate its grandeur and capitalize on the unique photo opportunities provided by this one of a kind natural wonder. Overnight in close proximity to the Hukou Waterfall Scenic Spot, then spend the morning visiting Yan’an, considered the birthplace of Chinese Communism and once the heartbeat of modern China. A stop at both the Zaoyuan and Yangjialing Revolution Headquarters and time spent with a local family over lunch provides insights to everyday life in China. With an English speaking guide to accompany you, you’ll have access to local, hands on knowledge that will make for a truly memorable travel experience. Want to pair this with other tours? No problem. Let’s customize a tour that’s perfect for you. Book now.
On this tour of Xi’an you are exposed to a memorable mix: the architectural, cultural and religious diversity of the start of the legendary Silk Road and amazing archeological finds.
An easygoing two day tour that commences with a drive from Xi’an to Chenlu Ancient town, the home of porcelain in the China’s north west. Wander the streets and observe local artisans at work before getting back on the road and traveling to Hukou Waterfall Scenic Spot, taking in the naturally spectacular – and the largest yellow waterfall in the world, Hukou Waterfall. Overnight here, then spend the morning visiting Yan’an, considered the birthplace of Chinese Communism and once the heartbeat of modern China. A stop at both the Zaoyuan and Yangjialing Revolution Headquarters and time spent with a local family over lunch provides insights to everyday life in China. With an English speaking guide to accompany you and comfortable air conditioned vehicle transfers, you’ll have access to local, hands on knowledge that will make for a truly memorable travel experience. Want to pair this with other tours? No problem. Let’s customize a tour that’s perfect for you. Book now.
Acquaint yourself with the heart of Hunan when you take this intimate tour to captivating Changsha and Zhangjiajie. First stop in Changsha, renowned for the remarkable Hunan Provincial Museum with its beautifully preserved treasures; bamboo slips and silk manuscripts among them. Changsha also retains favor with locals for the fact it was the city that Mao Zedong completed his elementary school training and home for the Yuelu Academy, one of four famous ancient Chinese scholarly institutions. From Changsha you’ll travel to incredible Zhangjiajie, more recently made famous for the inspiration it provided for the film, Avatar. However, Zhangjiajie’s appeal extends well beyond its movie appearance. The region and the landscape within it are stunning and matched by few other places in the world. Any wonder it attracts travelers from all over the world. On this tour, you’ll have a firsthand experience of Tianzi Mountain, the naturally formed plateau in the Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain, Yellow Dragon Cave, Tianmen Cave, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, and more. A very special trip to unique places, this tour includes all accommodation, wonderful locals guides who can open your eyes to the real China, daily breakfasts and flexible dining options. Take as a separate tour or combine with any one of our private or small group tours in 20 other destinations in China.
Take a welcome break from the ancient built wonders and busyness of China to enjoy spectacular natural scenery. Be thrilled by precipitous peaks and challenging structures that take you up close and personal with natural wonders and travel through a gallery of post-card scenic beauty.
Take a welcome break from the ancient built wonders and busyness of China to enjoy spectacular natural scenery. Be thrilled by precipitous peaks and challenging structures that take you up close and personal with natural wonders.
Take a welcome break from the ancient built wonders and busyness of China to enjoy spectacular natural scenery. Be thrilled by precipitous peaks and challenging structures that take you up close and personal with natural wonders and travel through a gallery of post-card scenic beauty.
Discover the breathtaking wonders of Zhangjiajie over two incredible days taking in nature at its best. On the first day of your adventure you will be introduced to perhaps China’s most famous scenic area, the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Enjoy the experience of immersing yourself in natural wonders, including the famous Heavenly Pillar (Avatar Hallelujah Mountains), Tianzi Mountain, and Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. Ride the Bailong Elevator for stunning views from Ten-mile Natural Gallery. Prepare for more adventure on day two when you ascend to the top of Tianmen Mountain on the world’s longest cable car ride. Hold your breath as you step across the glass Sky Walk, towering an incredible 1,430 meters above ground. Tianmen Cave awaits at the top following another mountainside escalator ride. Gain a deep appreciation of the ingenuity behind construction of the mountain’s winding road with its 99 bends as you descend and then drive to your final destination, Yellow Dragon Cave (Huanglong Cave); a mesmerizing labyrinth of subterranean caves, streams, rivers, and stalactite formations. An ideal tour for those who love natural beauty and seek enriching experiences through their travel, this two day experience will surprise and delight at every turn. Led by a genuine local English-speaking guide and inclusive of all transfers, you’ll wonder why you waited so long to book.
Encapsulated in the few days of this tour is the full range of environmental experiences for you to treasure – traditional architecture and artefacts of the built environment; exposure to ethnic minorities living and lifestyle in the cultural environment; scenic wonders of the landscape sculpture of rice terraces in the rural environment; and the phenomenon of the natural environment in the dramatic karst landscapes.
Be enthralled on many levels as you wonder at the splendor of dramatic mountain and forest scenery, bird land conservation, cultural entertainment by locals in a magnificent natural open air setting with mountain backdrop and immersion in ancient ethnic towns with their architecture and spiritual traditions blended, reflecting the legends and customs of an ancient trading route.
