A two day adventure for nature lovers who want to experience something special. Launch your tour from Xi’an and enjoy the drive to Donghan Folk Art Village. Discover the art and crafts created by peasants that flourished here during the peak of the Communist revolution. From here, you’ll drive on to Foping and enjoy and overnight stay. In the morning join your guide in exploration of the Foping National Natural Reserve, where the opportunity to see wild giant pandas, golden monkeys, and leopards in their natural habitat if you’re patient and persistent enough. A return drive to Xi’an wraps up this tour that offers the chance to see real China. Inclusive of transfers, English speaking guide, meals as specified, and more, you are welcome to combine this with any other arrangements you have for traveling through China. Let us help customize the perfect China tour for you.
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.
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 archaeological finds.
Enjoy a day of relaxed sightseeing that allows you to dive deep into some of China’s most intriguing history. You’ll be transported in an airconditioned vehicle with a driver and English speaking guide and make a first stop at Famen Temple, a sacred place for Buddhists, now and in the past. Fascinating Tang Dynasty treasures await at the museum there. Be sure to take the time to appreciate it all. In the afternoon, the tour shifts to the impressive Qian Mausoleum, where several notable Tang Dynasty personalities are interred, among them, Empress Wu Zetian, China’s only Empress. The story behind every person buried at the mauseleum is intriguing and your guide will share insights to the life and times of dynastic court life. After ample time to wander you’ll be returned to your hotel in the late afternoon.
A city unlike any other in China, Xi’an is lively, relaxed, and a must-see destination. This one day private tour is the chance to experience the ‘best of’ with exploration covering Xi’an’s iconic highlights: the beautifully preserved City Wall, The Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Along the way, be entertained and informed by your knowledgeable guide, a passionate and and personable local resident ready to share their city with you. Over a full eight hours, enjoy air-conditioned travel in a new vehicle with driver, the opportunity to savour local street food, and gain panoramic views and personal insights to what life is and was like in Xi’an, the gateway to the Silk Road.
Experience the natural wonders of Zhangjiajie and Guilin and step back in time at Fenghuang Ancient Town on this enthralling nine day tour.
Discover the inspiration behind the movie Avatar as you look up and out in wonder on this once in a lifetime visit to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Take in the park’s highlights, including the Heavenly Pillar(Hallelujah Mountains), stunning views from Tianzi Mountain, the naturally formed plateau in the Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain, Yellow Dragon Cave, Tianmen Cave, and Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. Yes, there will be amazing views, but there’s the experience of being fully immersed in the surrounding landscape, which is nothing short of ethereal. Ride the Bailong Elevator and walk the Glass Bridge, both opportunities to appreciate Zhangjiajie from unique perspectives. Observe the way time has virtually stood still when you visit Fenghuang Ancient Town, a place that retains much of the Ming and Qing dynasty influences that reach back up to 1,300 years. Nowhere else in China will you see the way culture and tradition are preserved by the local minority people and in the unusual architecture. Travel to Guilin and launch from here to take a half day cruise on the beautiful Li River, reaching Yangshuo. From here you’ll enjoy the chance to visit the Longji Rice Terraces, which stir as much wonder as the Zhangjiajie landscape. Your contact with the local minority people here will deepen your appreciation for the way the rice paddies have been worked for centuries. Inclusive of all accommodation, transfers, local guides in each destination, entry to sites, and the chance to see some of the world’s most incredible scenery, this tour is a must for anyone wanting an authentic experience of China.
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.
