China's most scenic region
The enchanting Yunnan tour combines charming landscapes from snow-capped mountains and mountain caves to towering limestone pillars with authentic culture and impressive mountain peoples. See the sun rise and set over photogenic rice terraces, visit unique temples and pagodas and enjoy delicious typical dishes.
Colorful people and vibrant Hong Kong
Discover the colorful people of the Xishuangbanna region in the local markets. Conclude a journey through "the other China" with a stay in the dynamic city of Hong Kong. This journey along the South China Tea Route and Hong Kong takes you off the beaten path and is a must-see for the true lover of the real China. Where the world can't find you....
Tips & Tops Round trip enchanting Yunnan:
- The best time of year to view the rice terraces at Yuanyang is from December through March
- Visit the traditional town of Jianshui with a beautiful Confucian Temple and the iconic Qing Dynasty stone Shuanglong Bridge
- Near the village of Tuanshan, you will find ancient intact Qing dwellings and the Zhang Family Garden
- Stroll through beautiful local markets where colorful locals trade their wares
- Admire the reflections at the phenomenal Yuanyang rice terraces at sunrise and sunset
- Discover Tibetan Zhongdian in the foothills of the Himalayas, the Shangri La, according to the Chinese
- Take a walk through part of the Tiger Gorge near the Yangtze River, one of the deepest gorges in the world
- Near the beautiful "First Bend of the Yangtze River" lies historic Shigu from the Ming Dynasty
- Walk with the local Naxi people along the ancient streets and streams in the old town of Lijiang
- By cable car, take a ride to the flanks of the Jaden Dragon Snow Mountain.
- Discover the extraordinary populations of Xishuangbanna
- See the jagged rock formations in the Stone Forest near Kunming
- End the trip with the beautiful view from Mount Victoria and Hong Kong's famous skyline
