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Hangzhou Day Tour

Day Tour of Hangzhou Natural Beauties

Enjoy a welcome change of pace in the serenity of the tea terraces on the mountains and slopes of the countryside outside Hangzhou. Experience at first hand the entire tea process from growing to consuming, with special cultural rituals, rounding the day off with a relaxing cruise on a picturesque, symbolic lake.

Hangzhou Historical Culture Day Tour

Day Tour of Hangzhou Historical Culture

Hangzhou offers much in the way of culture and this one day tour endeavours to capture it alls as you make your way from the Grand Jing-hang Canal Museum to other landmarks of historical and cultural significance, including the Workmanship Demonstration Pavilion and Dadou Road Historic Block. Immerse yourself in the traditional crafts on which China forged its position in global commerce, even centuries ago. Including a knowledgeable local guide, transfers between sights, a relaxed easygoing pace, and the opportunity to learn firsthand about important Chinese cultural traditions, this tour is a welcome change from the big city bustle. Available as a stand alone tour or as an add on to any other tour small group, private or custom tour arrangements. Just ask us how.

Hangzhou Nanxun Day Tour

Day Tour of Nanxun Ancient Town from Hangzhou

Enjoy a full day of guided exploration with a friendly and knowledgeable local guide. Explore all of Nanxun’s highlights, including Little Lotus Manor, Jiayetang Library, Former Residence of Zhangshiming, and Baijianlou – Chinese iconic residential row houses. Taken at a relaxed and easygoing pace over a full day, you’ll have the chance to create lasting travel memories on this tour.

6 Day Guiyang – Kaili – Zhenyuan – Libo Tour

6-Day Guiyang – Kaili – Zhenyuan – Libo Tour

A tour for the nature lover and those with a desire to know more of the heart of China’s rich cultural diversity. Start your tour in Guiyang, the launchpad for your adventure, then enjoy traveling to Kaili to discover the Qingman Miao Village. Immerse yourself in village life, gaining an appreciation for the unusual architecture, vibrantly colorful traditional costumes, and skilled craftsmanship which has endured through modern influences. More authentic local experiences await in other Miao villages in the region: Observe traditional paper making in Shiqiao; ethnic song and dance and the ornate costumes that go with it in Langde; unusual houses and buildings on stilts in Datang. Arrive in Zhenyuan Ancient Town where you’ll find the Qinglong Cave Ancient Architectural Complex, a truly remarkable collection of Taoist, Confucian, Buddhist temples built over the mountain cliff. Travel to Libo for stunning natural landscapes and the chance to capture beautiful travel memories of the mountains, lakes, and karst rock formations that are synonymous with Xiaoqikong Scenic Area. A leisurely driving tour over six days, you will appreciate your enthusiastic local guide’s knowledge of the region, airconditioned vehicle travel, four and five star hotel accommodation choices, daily breakfasts, and the chance to know real China. The perfect tour to take as a stand alone adventure or in conjunction with any other tour. Just ask us and we’ll take care of every detail!

9 Day Hidden Beauty of Southwest China Tour

9-Day Hidden Beauty of Southwest China Tour

Long after this tour you will conjure up memories of China’s natural wonders that have inspired poets and artists, and the treasure of being immersed in the life and culture of ancient minority people, suspended in time, still using skills to produce crafts that have served them since time immemorial.

5 Day Kaili Miao Villages Festival Tour

5-Day Kaili Miao Villages & Miao Festivals Tour

Be prepared to be surprised and delighted as you are taken back in time by immersion in ancient Miao minority culture in villages, each retaining distinct characteristics. Discover the lifestyle, character, unique crafts and capacity to entertain of people living in a microcosm of ancient life, as you join in traditional festivities.

4 Day Guiyang – Kaili Miao Villages Tour

4-Day Guiyang – Kaili Miao Villages Tour

Be prepared to be surprised and delighted as you are taken back in time with an immersion in ancient Miao minority culture in villages, each retaining distinct characteristics. Discover the lifestyle, character, unique crafts and capacity to entertain, of people living in a microcosm of ancient life.

Guiyang – Zhaoxing Dong Village One Day Tour

Zhaoxing Dong Village Full Day Tour from Guiyang

Considered the ideal way to appreciate the Dong minority culture, this one day tour to Zhaoxing Dong Village is a charming experience for the traveler interested in knowing the real heart of China. Minority cultures abound in China, however there are few which are preserved as well or authentically as that of the Dong people. Enjoy the unhurried pace of the day’s activities which commence with a bullet train ride from Guiyang to Congjiang. Travel by car to Zhaoxing Dong Village for the opportunity to see and experience the architecture, traditions, culture, and crafts of the people. Enjoy local food and wander through a unique outdoor eco-museum that authentically presents the way of life still followed by the Dong people today. Inclusive of all transfers and a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, this private tour can be integrated with other tours in the region, including visits to the Kaili Miao Villages and Zhenyuan Ancient Town.