China Adventure
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- Limber up with a tai chi class in Yangshuo
- Rub shoulders with Chengyang's Dong ethnic minority
- Marvel at the misty limestone karsts of Zhangjiajie National Park
- See kung fu in action at a Shaolin Temple in Luoyang
- Pay a visit to a Xi’an community project that helps the disabled
- Enjoy lunch with a Tibetan family in Xiahe
- Stroll the vast expanse of Tiananmen Square
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With bright city lights, towering skyscrapers, picturesque islands and dazzling beaches, Hong Kong offers a plethora of sights and sounds. Lose yourself in the hustle and bustle before jumping on a train or three bound for Yangshou.
Marvel at stunning jagged-green karst peaks that border the Li River while travelling to Yangshuo, the perfect place to glimpse local traditions. Perhaps get an up-close look at pastoral culture by taking a cruise along the river, which is dotted with weeping willows,...
Journey out to the eight villages of Chengyang district. Learn all about the ethnic minorities that call this region home, such as the Dong people. Be inspired by the Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge, built over 100 years ago without nails or rivets. Stand atop this incredible structure and watch the flowing Linxi River.
Stroll quaint streets and wander winding back alleys on a walking tour of the riverside town. Be entranced by the stilted wooden houses projecting out over the water. Later, take a night cruise down the river to soak up the magical atmosphere.
Be entranced by the soaring peaks, mist-topped karst mountains and breathtaking views of Zhangjiajie National Park. Trek through stunning surrounds, following the twists and turns of the perfectly clear Gold Whip Brook. Keep your eyes peeled for monkeys!
Journey to Shanghai, the vibrant pulse of new China. Enjoy free time to barter in markets, stroll through modern Pudong or scope out the city’s buzzing nightlife at a local bar. Take an optional visit to the thought-provoking Shanghai Museum and browse an impressive collection of artwork and bronze.
Step off the overnight train from Shanghai into picturesque Luoyang. Take a trip out to Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of kung fu. Why not take a lesson from the masters while you’re here? Meander through the Pagoda Forest and explore the nearby Longmen Grottoes before jumping on a bullet train to the bustling city of Xi'an.
Famed as the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, Xi'an is one of the oldest cities in China. Take a tour of the city centre, passing by the Bell & Drum Towers, the Muslim Quarter and the imposing City Gate. Visit the renowned Terracorra Warriors, unearthed by...
Watch prayer flags flutter in the breeze and saffon-robed monks stroll about the enchanting Tibetan town of Xiahe. A place of pilgrimage for many Tibetans, Xiahe is as scenic as it is tranquil. Spend some time with a Tibetan family and learn about their way of life. Later, visit the Labrang Monastery and see Tibetan monks performing their daily rituals and chants.
A city of epic proportions, Beijing bustles like no other city on earth. Explore Tiananmen Square, visit Mao’s Mausoleum, enter the Forbidden City and walk along the Great Wall. Why not pack a picnic lunch to have atop this phenomenal structure? This is just a tantalising taste of Beijing – we recommend staying a while longer to soak up more of this incredible city.
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- King Parkview Hotel (Huayu Hotel) 北京华育宾馆
- 55 Shatan Hou Street 地址：北京东城区沙滩后街 55号 (近五四 大街，在景山公园东门对面的胡同里)
- Dong Cheng District
- Beijing
- 100009
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