Chengde Beijing
Xi’An China Suzhou Wushan Chengdu Lhasa Chongqing Badong Yichang Shanghai Hangzhou
Guilin Yangshuo India Hong Kong Macau South China Sea What not to miss ●
Shanghai – Multicultural metropolis with an amazing cityscape, the Shanghai Museum, fantastic shopping and some of the finest restaurants in the country.
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Beijing – Political and cultural centre, home to the dramatic Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven – China’s largest sacrificial building, Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square and the Mutianyu section of The Great Wall is a short distance from the city.
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Great Wall of China – China’s iconic image, spanning across 5,000km and a symbol of power for one of the most advanced civilisations.
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The Yangtze River – With dramatic gorges and wild unspoiled scenery, pass through Wu Gorge, Shennong stream nature reserve and experience some of the towns along its banks that have remained completely untouched by western influence – including the intriguing ‘Ghost City’ of Fengdu.
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Xi’an – Ancient Capital spanning some 12 dynasties and home of the world-renowned Terracotta Warriors, associated with The Qing dynasty (211-206 BC). Also, one of the greatest archaeological excavations of our time, Wild Goose Pagoda and The Great Mosque.
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Guilin – Not only home to verdant plains, lakes and rivers, Guilins’ landscapes according to Chinese proverbs are reputed to be ‘the finest under heaven’. The area has captivated artists and travellers for generations.
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Suzhou – China’s very own Venice, an important silk centre famed for picturesque canals and horticultural masterpieces.
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China’s Giant Pandas – Long been the symbol of conservation worldwide with only 1,600 left in the wild. Experience first hand Panda’s playing and feeding in the Chengdu Conservation Centre.
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Tai Chi – Experience the traditional hard and soft martial arts discipline by a local teacher surrounded by the environs of Beijing.
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Chinese Cooking – Few nations have a more passionate relationship with their food and the vast differences in geography and climate create many distinct regional variations.
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Chinese Tea – Enjoy a cup of China’s national drink in one of Shanghai’s old tea houses, an intrinsic part of historical and contemporary China.
One thing certain with China is expertise and insider local knowledge are paramount, our experienced guides will ensure whichever tour you choose will be run seamlessly, to ensure a minute isn’t wasted so you can truly unearth this fascinating country.
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