Travel full of contrasts
Experience a tour full of diversity and contradictions and get ready for an unforgettable adventure. Start in the bustling capital of Beijing, where ancient pride and modern wonders coexist. Next, travel to Xi'An , the cradle of Chinese civilization, and finally fly to the mythical Shangri-La, heavily influenced by Tibetan culture. Mouth-watering dishes, temples, Chinese and Tibetan monasteries: experience China in style, Where the world can't find you…
Tips & tops Tour China in style:
- In Beijing, enjoy Beijing's most famous dish, Peking duck, cut right in front of you and served with thin pancakes, plum sauce and spring onion slices
- During your stay in Beijing, visit the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and perhaps China's most famous attraction: the Forbidden City
- Take part in a Tai Chi class at the Temple of Earth
- Take the cable car and walk the impressive Great Wall of China
- Cycle the 14-kilometer Xi-An City Wall, built in the Ming Dynasty, and then visit the Terracotta Army, one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in modern history
- In Deqen, visit the impressive buildings with glittering golden monastery roofs and countless prayer flags fluttering in the wind. About 600 monks live in the vicinity of the monastery
- Discover the art of Thangka painting and its relationship to Buddhism and meditation at a nearby school, with instructors coming straight from Lhasa to teach talented young students. This session will provide excellent insights into the spiritual works that adorn the walls of Tibetan temples and monasteries
- Admire one of the deepest gorges in the world, the Tiger Leap Gorge
- Take a horseback ride along the historic Old Tea Horse Trail on steep, weathered trails through dense forests, past lakes and waterfalls and a serene temple during your stay in Deqen
- Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views on a clear day of the well-known Jade Dragon Mountain from the Black Dragon Pool Park
- Attend a performance of the Sichuan Opera: a comprehensive cultural experience consisting of skits, dancers, fire eaters, historical references and much more, a very local art form
- Visit the Panda Breeding Center
- Travel by bus, cable car or on foot to discover the main temples of Emeishan Holy Mountain. Have your camera ready to capture breathtaking views, often shrouded in magical haze
