China

Cycling in the mountains is one of the most fulfilling and rewarding things you can experience on a bike. On Oct 27-28, Sat-Sun, we invite you to join our 2 days’ cycling trip through the “Little Tibet”, also called Jiangnan Sichuan-Tibet Route, which is located in Anhui, China. People outside this area rarely know of it due to its isolated location and inconvenient transportation. Our “Little Tibet” cycling trip goes from JingXian to QinglongXiang, approx. 100 kilometers. We will cycle along the river & lake, through the forest and village, up and down the mountains. The scenery en route is truly amazing. People often compare this cycling route to the famous Sichuan-Tibet Route, despite the high attitude. It is a challenging cycling trip. You do not have to master the skills, but a good preparation is necessary, so that you can maximize your enjoyment and your safety. Cycling route and itinerary Day1 Oct 27 Sat Shanghai-Wuhu-Xuancheng (D) G7080 07:44 Shanghai Railway Station dep. 10:29 Wuhu Railway Station meet & greet bike fitting & warm up Mineral water, Pocari Sweat, Snickers bar & banana will be provided 11:15 cycle from Wuhu railway station to Xuancheng Wenyuan Villa approx. 70 KM Distance 70.0KM Elev Gain 409.9m […]

Overview If you always wished to find out how the Giant Panda spends its day, this is the perfect tour for you. Be as close as possible to the Pandas, take photos, prepare food for them, or help collecting behavioral data. It will be a unique experience. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to explore Dujiangyan Irrigations system and Mount Qingcheng which is amongst the most important centres of Taoism (Daoism) in China. Brief itinerary Day 1 Arrival Chengdu, half day tour to Irrigations system Dujiangyan(No meal) Day 2 Full day’s volunteer at Giant Panda Garden Dujiangyan (Breakfast/Lunch) Day 3 Explore the Mount Qingcheng, transfer to Chengdu airport (Breakfast) Duration: 3 days Activities level: Easy to moderate Accommodation: Howard Johnson Resort Chengdu 5* or similar Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle Meals: 2 hotel breakfasts, 1 lunch Price: CNY 2980 double occupancy Size of group: min. 6 persons Include: – All transfers incl. airport hotel round transfers on day 1 and day 3 – 2 nights’ hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily breakfast – Sightseeing tours, entrance fee – Lunch on day 2 at Giant Panda Garden – Volunteer at Giant Panda Garden fee – English speaking local guide during the […]

Mount Wudang, is where Tai Chi was originally created. Up there on the mountain, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, life is still ancient, simple and innocent. A green paradise of peace and tranquility compared to the busy daily life. Brief itinerary Day 1 Shanghai – Shiyan by flight, drive to Mt. Wudang (Lunch & Dinner) Day 2 Mt. Wudang (Breakfast & Dinner) Day 3 Mt. Wudang-Shanghai by flight (Breakfast) Duration: 3 days Activities level: Moderate Accommodation: Wudangshan Taichi Hotel 4* Transport: air-conditioned vehicle Meals: 2 hotel breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners Price: CNY 4600 per person, twin sharing, CNY 560 per single room surcharge Size of group: min. 10 persons Tour details Day 1 Shanghai – Shiyan by flight, drive to Mt. Wudang (Lunch & Dinner) Shanghai-Mount Wudang by flight, meet & greet & transfer, lunch en tour, hotel check in Afternoon: walk to the Nanyan Temple (approx. 30 min), Taichi practice 2 hours and enjoy the sunset, shuttle bus back to hotel 19:00 dinner at hotel Stay at Tai Chi Hotel, Xiangyi building . Nanyan Temple (South Rock) is known to be one of the most scenic places to visit, when visiting the […]

Destinations: Shanghai-Huangshan city-Yellow Mountain-Huangshan city-Shanghai Overview “The loveliest mountain of China” was acclaimed through art and literature during Chinese history. Today it holds the same fascination for visitors, poets, painters and photographers 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. Brief itinerary Day 1 Take a high speed G train to Huangshan city, drive to Tangkou and take a cable car to Xihai scenic spot (Dinner) Day 2 Trekking on mountain, drive back to Huangshan city, evening flight to Shanghai (Breakfast & dinner) Duration: 2 days Tour valid: 27-28/10/2018 Highlights: Sea Cloud, Granite peaks, Granite rocks, Sunrise & sunset, Pine trees, Grand Canyon, Huangshan Tunxi Ancient Street Activities level: Moderate to difficult Transport: High speed G train, domestic airticket, private air-conditioned vehicle in good condition, sightseeing shuttle bus Meals: 1 hotel breakfast, 2 dinners at a local restaurant Price: CNY 2780 p. person, twin sharing, single surcharge CNY 520 p. person Size of group: Min. 6 persons Tour details Day 1 Take a high speed G train to Huangshan city, drive to Tangkou, take a cable car to Xihai […]

Destination: Shanghai-Taian-Mount Tai-Qufu-Shanghai Overview 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. 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 […]

Destinations: Huangshan city – Xidi ancient village – Yellow Mountain Overview “The loveliest mountain of China”, it was acclaimed through art and literature during Chinese history. Today it holds the same fascination for visitors, poets, painters and photographers 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. Brief itinerary Day 1 Huangshan city arrival, drive to Xidi ancient village, (no meals incl.) Day 2 Drive to Yellow Mountain (Mount Huangshan) (Breakfast) Day 3 Trekking on mountain, drive drive back to Huangshan city, departure (Breakfast) Duration: 3 days Tour valid: 01/11/2017-31/10/2018 Highlights: Mount Huang, Sea Cloud, Granite peaks, Granite rocks, Sunrise & sunset, Pine trees, Xidi Ancient village, Huangshan Tunxi Ancient Street Activities level: Moderate to difficult Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle in good condition Meals: 2 hotel breakfasts Arrival package price: 3 days 2 nights – CNY 1700 p. person, twin sharing, single surcharge CNY 615 p. person Size of group: Min. 4 persons Tour details Day 1 Huangshan city arrival, drive to Xidi ancient village Meet on arrival at Huangshan airport or railway station and transfer to Xidi, overnight Private […]

Destinations: Urumqi-Kashgar-Turpan-Dunhuang-Jiayuguan-Zhangye-Lanzhou Overview 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. Brief itinerary Day 1 Sep 29 Sat Arrive in Kashgar, city tour incl. walking through the old town (no meal incl.) Day 2 Sep 30 Sun Kashgar Sunday Market incl. the animal market, visit the Ugyur family (Breakfast) Day 3 Oct 01 Mon Kashgar Karakul Lake expedition, overnight train ride to Turpan (Breakfast) Day 4 Oct 02 Tue Turpan exploration (Breakfast) Day 5 Oct 03 Wed Take a morning express D train to Dunhuang (Breakfast) Day 6 Doct 04 Thu Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, drive across the Gobi Desert to Jiayuguan (Breakfast) Day 7 Oct 05 Fri Jiayuguan exploration, drive […]

Destination: Shanghai Overview We offer an exciting four week intensive Chinese Language course in which students will be able to learn “Survival Chinese”. By the course completion, 200 vocabulary words will have been introduced as well as the most useful phrases for everyday life. This course is an excellent introduction to meet the basic needs for communication and will lay the foundation for further Chinese language study. Upon completion the students will be able to sit for the HSK 1. * * HSK is an international standardized exam that tests and rate Chinese language proficiency. It assess non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives. There are six level of writing tests. Schedule: 09.00-11.50, Monday-Friday Sessions per week: 15 sessions Duration: 2-4 weeks Accommodation: excl. or incl. Meals: excl. Price: 2 weeks excl. accommodation: CNY 2580 or incl. accommodation CNY 3960 per person, 12 nights 3 weeks excl. accommodation: CNY 3880 or incl. accommodation CNY 6065 per person, 19 nights 4 weeks excl. accommodation: CNY 5150 or incl. accommodation CNY 8025 per person, 25 nights Size of group: min. 4 persons Course content Week 1- 15 sessions, 50 words proficiency -Chinese pronunciation […]