Your 5 days expedition starts in Dunhuang was called “Shazhou” in ancient times (Shazhou means “Land of Sand ”). It’s located at the western end of Hexi Corridor, which is a strategic city on the Silk Road. Then You will take a train to explore the wild landscape of west China. Train to Jiayuguan where the first pass at the west end of the Great Wall is. Train to Zhangye, you will be amazed at the Rainbow Mountain, dry, desolate rocks instead for green vegetation color. Tour Highlights | Dunhuang & Rainbow Mountains Expedition Jiayuguan where the first pass at the west end of the Great Wall is Mogao Caves Dunhuang Minsha Sand Hill and Crescent Moon Lake Dunhuang Zhangye Danxia Landform Geopark, Rainbow Mountains Local traditional west China cuisine Boutique Dunhuang Silk Road Hotel Train travel to explore the wild landscape of west China Destinations: Dunhuang-Jiayuguan-Zhangye Brief Itinerary | Dunhuang & Rainbow Mountains Expedition Day 1 Fly to Dunhuang and transfer to hotel, stay Dunhuang for 2 nights. (no meal) Day 2 Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, Minsha Sand Hill and Crescent Moon Lake (breakfast) Day 3 Dunhuang train to Jiayuguan, Jiayuguan exploration and take train to Zhangye (breakfast) Day 4 Zhangye full day visit Danxia Landform and Dafo temple […]
A perfect tour of nature and culture. You will first explore the Mount Tai, the symbol of Chinese spirit. Marvel at the amazing sunrise, jade plate in sea cloud as well as the sunset. Then visit Qufu, a birth place of Confucius, as well as Zoucheng, the birth place of Mencius. Both Qufu and Zouzheng contain numerous historic palaces, temples and cemeteries. The highlight of the trip is to attend the 17th Confucius Memorial Ceremony. Destination: Shanghai-Taian-Mount Tai-Qufu-Shanghai Highlights | Confucius Festival & Mt. Tai -Confucius Memorial Ceremony -Numerous majestic historic palaces, temples and cemeteries -Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, Zoucheng & Mencius -Mount Tai – The first of the Five Sacred Mountains and the Chinese National Mountain -The Millennium Inscriptions of Mount Tai and Chinese Characters -Evening show: the grand imperial seal ceremony, ancient emperor sacrifice ceremony Brief Itinerary | Confucius Festival & Mt. Tai Day 1 Sep 25 Taian arrival, Taian tour (no meal) Day 2 Sep 26 Full day Mount Taishan tour (Breakfast) Day 3 Sep 27 Qufy tour (Breakfast) Day 4 Sep 28 Qufu Confucius Memorial Ceremony, departure (Breakfast) Duration: 4 days Activities level: Easy to Moderate Accommodation: Ramada Taian Hotel, Qufu Queli Hotel Transport: high speed G train, private […]
It’s time for China – the home to one quarter of the World’s people, and one of the richest and longest continuous civilizations in history. China offers endless diversity of archaeological treasures, architectural masterpieces, stunning landscapes and the inexhaustible variety of its people. Any visit to China will be an unforgettable experience! Destinations: Shanghai-Xian-Beijing Tour Highlights | Time for China – Visit super tall skyscrapers – The architecture along the bund, a “world architectural fair” – Walk in the former French Concession – Water Town Zhujiaojiao – Terracotta Warriors in Xian, the historical & cultural heritage by UNESCO – Experience the CRH China Railway High-speed – Great Wall Hiking, life time experience and No. 1 of the Seven Wonders of the World – Angsana hot spring resort – Mutianyu Great Wall slide – Visit Forbidden city, admire the world’s largest imperial palace complex – Look Chairman Mao in the eye at his giant portrait by Tiananmen Square – Chinese delicious cuisine Brief Itinerary | Time for China Day 1 Shanghai arrival, 2 nights (no meals incl.) Day 2 Shanghai city tour, free (Breakfast/Lunch) Day 3 Zhujiaojiao ancient water town, fly to Xian, 2 nights (Breakfast/Lunch) Day 4 Terra-cotta Warriors excursion (Breakfast/Lunch) Day 5 Xian city tour, 1st class […]
Home to one-quarter of the World’s people, and one of the richest and longest continuous civilizations in history. China offers endless diversity of archaeological treasures, architectural masterpieces, stunning landscapes and the inexhaustible variety of its people. Any visit to China will be an unforgettable experience! Tour Highlights | China Highlights with port visa tour -Visit super tall skyscraper, Shanghai World Financial Centre (SWFC) -The architecture along the bund, a “world architectural fair” -Visit Shanghai Xintiandi, the French Concession is an area of Shanghai once designated for the French colonialists -Venice of the Orient city Suzhou -Exclusive boat ride on Grand Canal in Suzhou -Visit Suzhou Admire the Most Elegant Gardens -Terra cotta Warriors in Xian, the historical & cultural heritage by UNESCO -Experience the CRH China Railway High-speed -Great Wall Hiking, life time experience and No. 1 of the Seven Wonders of the World -Mutianyu Great Wall slide -Visit Forbidden city, admire the world’s largest imperial palace complex -Look Chairman Mao in the eye at his giant portrait by Tiananmen Square -Chinese delicious cuisine Destinations: Shanghai-Xian-Beijing Brief itinerary | China Highlights with port visa tour Day 1 Shanghai arrival, 3 nights (no meal) Day 2 Shanghai city tour (Breakfast/Lunch) Day 3 Suzhou “Venice of […]
Grasp the true wonder of Scandinavia on this Scandinavian Tour. Visit all the major hubs such as Copenhagen, Oslo & Stockholm. See for yourself why people around the world keeps talking about the magical streets of Copenhagen, the “Venice of the North” – Stockholm and the adventurous cruise between Denmark and Norway. Scandinavian Tour | Tour Details Day 1: Arrived in Copenhagen on the first day (self-catering) – Scandinavian tour begins! Hotel check-in and free exploration of various recommended Nordic boutiques, restaurants & activities. It is recommended that you visit the Royal Danish castle Amalienborg, where the royal family resides. There you can experience a guard shift, and look at the majestic soldiers guarding the royal family. Afterwards, you can visit the museum and see the crown jewels of Denmark. Or you could venture to the national museum and learn everything about Denmark its treasures. Day 2: Copenhagen North Zealand Tour (Hotel Breakfast) On the Scandinavian Tour, you’ll have take a trip to the beautiful contemporary art center of Louisiana, which lies right next to the sea. You will enjoy the beautiful view of the ocean while looking at fancy art and sculptures, which changes on a nearly monthly scale. […]
When travellers think of a Nordic tour, they’ll think of Finland with their 1000s of lakes, fairy tale Denmark, the Norwegian fjords and the birthplace of the Nobel Prize, Sweden. You’ll have a chance to visit Kronborg Castle 45km north of Copenhagen, Denmark, where Shakespeare’s famous “Hamlet” was created as setting. While on your Nordic tour you will enjoy Nordic style meals, especially on the adventurous cruise to Oslo, Norway. You will get a glimpse of beautiful Nordic scenery with the high speed rail in Sweden and Norway, and get to wander Stockholm – “Venice of the North.” Nordic Tour Details Day 1: Arrived in Helsinki on the first day (meal) Enjoy a day tour in Helsinki where you can visit various museums and cultural centers. Learn more about Finland and its wonders Day 2: On the 2nd day, in the city of Helsinki, take a cruise to Stockholm in the afternoon (hotel breakfast) Today you will be at seas on the wonderful cruise to Stockholm, also called “Venice of the North.” On the cruise you can enjoy various delicious nordic cuisine or enjoy the beautiful view of the Finnish and Swedish coast. Day 3 Stockholm City Tour (Hotel Breakfast) […]
Get your breath taken away by the stunning scenery Norway has to offer, you’ll experience the magnificent fjords, the magical mainland and a cultural insight of Norway. You will go on a cruise trip that sails down the beautiful Norwegian coastlines, which possess countless nooks of fjords and mountains, towering up majestically. You will also get the chance to explore the renowned traditional Norwegian culture and cuisine. All in all you get to experience all the best ways to adventure: cruise, train, boat, bus & hiking. Destinations: Oslo – Trondheim – Bergen – Oslo Brief Itinerary | Norwegian Freedom Tour Day 1 Arrival Oslo, city tour Day 2 Oslo – Trondheim via. The Dovrebanen Railway Day 3 Departure Trondheim Hurtigruten Day 4 Arrival Bergen Day 5 Bergen City tour/activity Day 6 Departure Bergen – Voss via Bergen Railway , Voss-Gudvangen Bus, Gudvangen – Flåm Fjord cruise, Flåm – Myrdal The Flam Railway , Myrdal – Oslo The Bergen Railway Day 7 Oslo Departure Tour Details | Norwegian Freedom Tour Day 1: Oslo Today you’ll walk around Oslo with a specialized guide, that’ll show the beautiful attractions Oslo has to offer. Meanwhile you will gain valuable information about Norway and the capital Oslo, […]
Silk Road conjures the images of colourful bazaars, priceless jewels and fabrics, exotic perfumes and spices. This remarkably exotic journey takes you along the Chinese part of this ancient route. First you arrive at Lanzhou to admire Binglinsi. Then you will reach Jiayuguan where the first pass of west end of the Great Wall is located. In Dunhuang you will see the magnificent Buddhist grottos before skirting the Gobi Desert to the oasis town of Turpan and continuing on to the frenetic and unique market town of Kashgar. Destinations: Lanzhou-Jiayuguan-Dunhuang-Turpan-Kashgar Brief itinerary Day 1 Lanzhou arrival (no meal incl.) Day 2 Lanzhou, take an overnight train to Jiayuguan (Breakfast) Day 3 Jiayuguan arrival (Breakfast) Day 4 Morning train ride to Dunhuang (Breakfast) Day 5 Dunhuang, take an overnight train to Turpan (Breakfast) Day 6 Turpan arrival (no meals incl.) Day 7 Turpan, take an overnight train to Kashgar (Breakfast) Day 8 Kashgar arrival (no meals incl.) Day 9 Kashgar (Breakfast) Day 10 Kashgar (Breakfast) Day 11 Kashgar departure, trip ends (Breakfast) Duration: 11 days Activities level: Moderate to difficult Hotel Accommodation: Tourist (3*/4*) hotels Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle, overnight train with soft sleeper class (4 persons in 1 compartment), standard seats compartment Meals: 8 […]
The Belmond Andrean Explorer from Cusco to Arequipa promises an itinerary brimming with snow-kissed mountains, colossal skies, majestic lakes and herds of alpacas, llamas and vicunas grazing on the altiplano. This is most definitely a trip you don’t want to miss out on. Destination: Peru Brief itinerary | Explore Peru in a Luxury Train Day 1: Arrival to Lima airport Day 2: Lima-Cusco, City tour Day 3: Cusco-Sacred Valley Day 4: Sacred Valley-Cusco-Machu Picchu-Cusco Day 5: Cusco-Puno by Belmond Andean Explorer Day 6: Puno-Arequipa by Belmond Andean Explorer Day 7: Arequipa fly to Lima Duration: 7 Days Activities level: Easy to moderate. Accommodation: Lima: Belmond Miraflores Park Lima 5*, Cusco: Aranwa Boutique Hotel 5*, Sacred Valley: Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba 5*, Belmond Andean Explorer: Junior Double Bed Cabin (Train). Transport: All transfers as specified in the itinerary. Meals: 6 Breakfast, 5 Lunches, 2 Dinners. Price: CNY 35515 per person twin sharing. CNY 40300 per person, single room. Based on a minimum of 4-6 persons. Tour details | Explore Peru in a Luxury Train Day 1: Arrival to Lima airport Meet and assist and transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Belmond Miraflores Park Lima 5* for 1 night. Day 2: Lima-Cusco, City tour Take morning […]
Travel on the ancient Silk Road and enjoy the oriental atmosphere in Kashgar. Visit the famous Sunday market, where merchants bargain over camels and carpets. Eat with a local family and get to know Muslim traditions. Marvel at the beautiful mosques and take a boat tour on the Heavenly Lake close to Urumqi. Visit the remains of the ancient city Jiaohe, cross the Gobi Desert and try riding on a camel. At the end of your journey drive to Lanzhou and Linxia, take a speed boat and visit the famous Binling Thousand Buddha Caves, with their beautiful frescos. Destinations: Urumqi-Kashgar-Turpan-Dunhuang-Jiayuguan-Zhangye-Lanzhou Brief itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Kashgar, city tour incl. walking through the old town (no meal incl.) Day 2 Kashgar Sunday Market incl. the animal market, visit the Ugyur family (Breakfast) Day 3 Kashgar Karakul Lake expedition, overnight train ride to Turpan (Breakfast) Day 4 Turpan exploration (Breakfast) Day 5 Take a morning express D train to Dunhuang (Breakfast) Day 6 Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, drive across the Gobi Desert to Jiayuguan (Breakfast) Day 7 Jiayuguan exploration, drive to Zhangye (Breakfast) Day 8 Discover the Rainbow Mountains, take an express D train to Lanzhou (Breakfast) Day 9 Excursion tour to […]