Beijing & Hebei
The Great Wall
A Great Wall excursion for watchtowers, ridge views and a walk through China’s mountain landscape. Choose one section to suit your group.
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Beijing
The Forbidden City
Beijing’s former imperial palace, with ceremonial halls, courtyards and museum collections.
Beijing
Temple of Heaven
Beijing’s imperial ceremonial buildings and surrounding parkland, including the blue-roofed Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
Beijing
The Summer Palace
Beijing’s imperial garden of Kunming Lake, wooded hills, pavilions and covered galleries.
Xi’an
The Terracotta Warriors
The archaeological museum near Xi’an displaying ranks of life-size terracotta soldiers, horses and chariots.
Xi’an
Xi’an Bell Tower
A historic tower at the center of Xi’an, near the Drum Tower and the old city’s food streets.
Hunan
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Wulingyuan’s sandstone pillars, forest paths and mountain viewpoints, reached through a combination of park transport and walking.
Guilin & Yangshuo
The Li River
River scenery between Guilin and Yangshuo, with limestone peaks, villages and several ways to explore by water or from the riverbank.
Sichuan
Jiuzhaigou Valley
A scenic valley of colorful lakes, waterfalls and forests, explored through park buses and designated walking routes.
Leshan
Leshan Giant Buddha
A monumental Buddha carved into a riverside cliff near Leshan, viewed from the scenic area or an appropriate river outing.
Suzhou
The Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Suzhou’s classical gardens, where water, rocks, pavilions and framed views create compact landscapes.
Hangzhou
West Lake
Hangzhou’s lake landscape of shore paths, causeways, islands, gardens and hillside viewpoints.
Shanghai
The Bund
Shanghai’s historic waterfront promenade, with older commercial buildings on one bank and Pudong’s modern skyline across the river.
Shanghai
The Pudong Skyline
Shanghai’s modern towers around Lujiazui, viewed from the riverfront or from a chosen observation deck.
Xiamen
Gulangyu Island
A ferry-linked island off Xiamen with historic architecture, gardens, coastal paths and small pedestrian lanes.
Lijiang
The Old Town of Lijiang
Lijiang’s historic Dayan district, with canals, bridges, courtyards and Naxi cultural heritage.
Dali
The Three Pagodas
Three historic pagodas beside the Chongsheng Temple grounds, with Cangshan forming the backdrop outside Dali Old Town.
Yunnan
Yuanyang Rice Terraces
Rice terraces and villages in southern Yunnan, with seasonal water, crops and light shaping the views.
Chengdu
Chengdu’s Giant Pandas
A visit to Chengdu’s giant panda research base, with time to walk between enclosures and observe the animals quietly.
Near Chengdu
Sanxingdui Museum
A museum near Chengdu displaying striking bronze masks, figures and other finds from the ancient Shu civilization.
Chongqing
Dazu Rock Carvings
Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian stone carvings near Chongqing, with detailed scenes of religious belief and everyday life.
Chongqing
Wulong’s Natural Bridges
Karst scenery outside central Chongqing, including the Three Natural Bridges and paths beneath towering limestone formations.
Chongqing
Hongyadong
Chongqing’s multi-level riverside buildings, known for their illuminated night views and steep city setting.
Chongqing & Hubei
The Yangtze River Gorges
A multi-day river journey through the Three Gorges, with cliff scenery and shore visits determined by the sailing route.
Guangzhou
Canton Tower & the Pearl River
Guangzhou’s landmark tower and Pearl River waterfront, with skyline views from both sides of the river.
Guangdong
Kaiping’s Villages
Rural villages and distinctive fortified towers associated with overseas Chinese communities and migration.
Suzhou
Pingjiang Road
A historic canal-side street in Suzhou, with small bridges, traditional buildings, shops and local food.
Beijing
Beijing’s Hutongs
Beijing’s historic lanes, courtyard neighborhoods and lakeside streets, best explored on foot with respect for residents.
Nanjing
The Qinhuai River
Nanjing’s old-city waterfront around the Confucius Temple, with lanes, local food and evening river views.
Kunming
Green Lake Park
A central Kunming park for lakeside paths, pavilions and a relaxed introduction to local daily life.
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