Capture an experience of ancient religion, legend and architecture, with plenty of interesting photo opportunities during a visit to the inland city of Datong with its rich culture and heritage. Get a feel for traditions of old and new commerce in the bustling streets of Pingyao alongside traditional family residential compounds and enduring ancient religious buildings.
A world away from China’s super-sized modern cities, Pingyao is a welcome and refreshing change. With its history reflecting China’s strong commercial pedigree, in Pingyao, visitors can marvel at the business and administrative ingenuity that evolved here. Evident in trade, banking, government and defense, the foundations still hold true today. Glimpse back centuries into the lifestyle of prosperous leading families who drove business, when visiting the Wang Family home, which was the background to the beautiful film Raise the Red Lantern.
Marvel at the business and administrative ingenuity that evolved from this ancient city – in trade, banking, government and defense– that still hold value today. Imagine the lifestyle of prosperous leading families who drove business, when visiting their home compound that has formed the backdrop for a movie.
Capture a breath of the evolution of Chinese and Buddhist history and culture – from an old imperial capital, to the wonder of craftsmanship in the grottoes, enduring substance of Buddhism, the amazing capacity for renewal in the buildings and energy of Shaolin and the archeological revelations of Museum of King’s Six-Horse Chariot.
Capture a breath of the evolution of Chinese and Buddhist history and culture – from an old imperial capital, to the wonder of craftsmanship in the grottoes, the amazing capacity for renewal in the buildings and energy of Shaolin and the archeological revelations of King’s Six-Horse Chariot of Zhou Dynasty.
In a day, capture a breath of the evolution of Chinese and Buddhist history – from an old imperial capital to the wonder of craftsmanship in the grottoes and the amazing capacity for renewal in the buildings and energy of Shaolin.
Enjoy in this tour an interesting blend of ancient built environment with its own wonderful characteristics, and the contrast of dynamic modern China. Add to this the challenging hikes around the magnificent quirky natural scenery of one of China’s sacred, mystical mountains, and this seven day Hangzhou tour is perfect travel memory material.
Indulge your love of hiking on this six day tour including Mount Huangshan and surrounding ancient villages. Come prepared for a natural adventure when you arrive in Huangshan City to launch your hiking tour through the many highlights of Mount Huangshan. Your first day of hiking involves a 6.5 kilometer trek and a cable car ride providing views from White Goose Ridge and Begin-to-Believe Peak. The following day of hiking offers more incredible views from West Sea Grand Canyon and Bright Summit. Prepare yourself for gorgeous sunrise or sunset (or both), only possible through two overnight stays on the mountain. Hike further on day four, climbing One Hundred Ladders, sighting Greeting Guest Pine, and then finally reaching Celestial Capital Peak. Enjoy a night at Pig’s Inn an authentic traditional guest house tucked away in a Qing Dynasty courtyard in the ancient Bishan Village. Discover the picturesque natural and built scenery that featured in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon when you arrive at Hongcun Village. Pay a visit to Nanping village afterwards, where you’ll find a peaceful tranquility. On the final day of your tour head out to Mulihong Village, deemed one of Huangshan’s top 100 photography sites to capture your travel memories. A truly enriching experience allowing you to connect with a unique curation of stunning natural wonders and beautifully preserved ancient villages, this tour brings together hiking, travel, and adventure in a perfectly blended balance. Inclusive of all hotel accommodation (four and five star options), daily breakfasts and other meals on hiking days, wonderful local English speaking guides, all transfers, and more, why wait any longer to book?
Experience real China with this Mount Huangshan and ancient villages immersion experience. Launch your tour from Huangshan City and travel to glorious Mount Huangshan. Ascend the mountain by cable car and take in the breathtaking scenery that makes the Mount Huangshan so famous. At the peak, enjoying relaxed hiking that allows you to absorb stunning views from key points along the way. Take advantage of an overnight stay on the mountain by capturing the sunrise, comparable with the best around the world. Return to the mountain base and travel to nearby Hongcun Village, setting the famous Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon film. Overnight at Bishan Village where you’ll stay at Pig’s Inn, an authentic traditional guest house. The fourth day of the tour will find you mixing with a local farming family. Help them gather food and prepare a traditional lunch you’ll share together. Wrap up the day with a class where you’ll learn the traditional art of tofu making in Xiuning. Return to Huangshan City for the final night of your tour and savour your last day, wandering through Old Tunxi Street, with its eclectic mix of local crafts, cuisine, and tea. Make the Huizhou style incense pendants in a workshop as your Huangshan memory. Inclusive of all accommodation, daily breakfasts and other meals as indicated, local English-speaking guides, all transfers, and the opportunity to experience real China with local people, this tour is the perfect way to create beautiful travel memories that last a lifetime. Book it as a stand alone adventure or in conjunction with any of our other small group or private China tours.
Enjoy in this tour an interesting blend of ancient built environment with its own wonderful characteristics, combined with challenging hikes around the magnificent quirky natural scenery of one of China’s sacred, mystical mountains.