Go on a weekend get-away from the busy city life and experience one of UNESCO’s world heritage sites together – Yellow Mountain! Get a chance to explore beautiful mountain peaks, and hiking the dirt roads to the top. To this day the mountain range still possess the same fascination for visitors, poets and painters who come on pilgrimage to the site, which is renowned for its magnificent scenery made up of many granite peaks and rocks emerging out of a sea of clouds. It’s a must-see site when in China! Destinations: Shanghai-Huangshan city-Yellow Mountain-Huangshan City-Shanghai Highlights – The loveliest mountain of China – Magnificent scenery made up of many granite peaks and rocks emerging out of a sea of clouds – Flying Over Rock, Xihai Grand Canyon, Bright Summit & Welcome Pine – Sunrise & Sunset – A pilgrim place for poets, painters and photographers in Chinese history Brief Itinerary Day 1, March 30, Saturday: Shanghai G train to Huangshan City, drive to Yellow Mountain., stay in Xihai Hotel. 08.42 G1509 Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station 11:08 Huangshan City North Railway Station 12:30 arr. main gate & take a shuttle bus to the Yungu Cable Car station 13:00-15:30 Hike up the mountain 6.5 km * […]
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 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 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, so you have a good idea […]
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 hotel […]
This is an unusual hiking route. During a 2 days’ hiking tour, you will have a unique Great Wall hiking experience escorted by professional expert guide and driver. The normal hiking speed is about 2.5 kilometers per hour, but can be modified according to your physical condition. Brief Itinerary Day 1 Shanghai-Beijing-Gubeikou – Jinshanling (D) Hike around 9 km from Gubeikou to Jinshanling and return in the afternoon. Enjoy the sunset at the Great Wall. Day 2 Jiankou – Mutianyu-Beijing-Shanghai (B/L) Hike from the Jiankou to Mutianyu. Approx. 8.5 km You will take the cable car or slidder down from the Mutianyu Great Wall. Transfer to Beijing railway station and G train to Shanghai. Duration: 2 days Activities Level: Moderate to difficult Hotel Accommodation: Hotel near Jiankou Transport: private air-conditioned vehicle Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner Price: CNY 2980 per double occupancy, based on 6 persons traveling together Size of Group: 6 persons Include: – Shanghai-Beijing-Shanghai return high speed train ticket with std. seat – Accommodation in a shared half twin or double room at the mentioned hotels – 1 hotel breakfast, 1 lunch & 1 dinner at the local restaurant – English speaking local hiking guide – Private transfers as mentioned in itinerary – […]
Destination: Peru Overview: 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. Brief itinerary: 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: 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 flight to Cusco. 09:00hrs have a guided tour of Cusco visiting […]
Qufu contains numerous historic palaces, temples and cemeteries. Many of the major cultural sites in the city are all associated with Confucius, such as the three sites of the Temple of Confucius, the Cemetery of Confucius, and the Kong Family Mansion. Feel the magnificence of Mount Tai, the symbol of Chinese spirit. Marvel at the amazing sunrise, jade plate in sea cloud as well as the sunset, the three must-sees when visiting Mount Tai. Destination: Shanghai-Taian-Mount Tai-Qufu-Shanghai Brief itinerary 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 Tour valid: 25-28/09/2018 Activities level: Easy to Moderate Accommodation: Ramada Taian Hotel, Qufu Queli Hotel Transport: high speed G train, private air-conditioned vehicle Meals: 3 hotel international buffet breakfasts Price p. Person: CNY 3950 per person, CNY 850 for single room surcharge Size of group: min. 6 persons Tour details Day 1 Sep25 Shanghai-Taian by G train (No meal) Take G train to Taian G114 (08:18-12:13) to Taian. Meet and greet, lunch on your own. Visit Dai Temple (Temple to the […]
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 […]
