The Yangtze River winds through the most beautiful and exciting land forms in the world. Once it reaches the edge of the Tibetan plateau, the river plunges off the “roof of the world,” through huge gorges. The Three Gorges are famous for their steepness, beautiful wonders and tourist sites. The walls of the gorges are steep and can reach as high as 3000 feet. The Yangtze River is important to the cultural origins of southern China. Human activity was found in the Three Gorges area as far back as 27 thousand years ago, initiating debate over the origin of the Chinese people. Destinations: Chongqing-Fengdu-Badong-Three Gorges Dam site-Yichang Brief itinerary | Yangtze Cruise Chongqing Yichang Day 1 Chongqing arrival, 9:00 pm depart Chongqing (no meals) Day 2 Shore excursion to Fengdu (Breakfast/lunch/diner) Day 3 Sail through Qutang Gorge/Wu Gorge, Excursion to Daning River Small Gorges or Shennong Stream (Breakfast/lunch/diner) Sail through Three Gorges dam shiplocks Day 4 Morning visit Three Gorges Dam site and disembark Yichang. Yichang departure, trip ends (Breakfast) Duration: 4 days Activities level: Easy Accommodation: Ms. Victoria Series Transport: Private air-condition vehicle, Yangtze cruise Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners Price: from CNY 3180 per double occupancy Size of […]
The Lhasa Shoton Festival is one of the most popular traditional festivals in Tibet. On the first day, a 500m2 Buddha painting (Thangka) will be unveiled, indicating the start of the Shoton Festival. Along with the the Tibetan operas and yoghurt eating, a lot of other activities take place such as yak racing, horse racing and dancing. Tour Highlights | Lhasa Shoton Festival – Colourfully dressed up locals – Magical parades and traditions – Beautifully decorated streets, temples and monasteries – Delicious traditional Tibetan yoghurt – Near spiritual experience and first hand experience on buddhist religion and tradition – Uniquely designed buddhist temples, monasteries and palaces Tour Details | Lhasa Shoton Festival Day 1 Aug 09 Fri Arrive in Lhasa, city exploration Arrive in Lhasa (3700 m), half day city exploration Stay at Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa Hotel Day 2 Aug 10 Sat Lhasa city exploration (Breakfast) Lhasa city exploration, Potala Palace and Sera Monastery Day 3 Aug 11 Sun Lhasa Shonton Festival (Breakfast) Lhasa Shoton Festival, Drepung monastery and Norbulingka Day 4 Aug 12 Mon Lhasa departure (Breakfast) Visit the Jokhang monastery in the morning, departure Cost CNY 3980 per person twin or triple sharing CNY 5300 per person, single room based on a minimum of 6 pax What’s Included: – […]
China has closed the Base Camp on its side of Mount Everest to visitors who don’t have climbing permits. Authorities have resorted to the unusual move to deal with the mounting waste problem at the site. We hope the beautiful site will be opened up in the near future, with an improved trash system and a new respect for the majestic mountain from visitors. However, you can still come very close to the Base Camp, from the Rongbuk Monastery (5,150 meters above sea level) to have magnificent views of Mount Everest! – we can help you embark on such adventure! Tour Highlights | Lhasa & Mount Everest Adventure -World Heritage Sites-Potala Palace, Jokhang monastery, Norbulingka Palace -Enjoy the mind-blowing Himalayas -Mount Everest, the world’s summit -Explore mysterious Tibetan Buddhism -Discover the highest monastery in the world Rongbuk Monastery -Appreciate the beauty of holy Tibetan lakes -Witness exotic Tibetan culture -Taste Tibetan, Nepali, Indian cuisine -A paradise of photography Destinations: Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse – Shegar – Mount Everest (Base Camp) – Tsetang Brief Itinerary | Lhasa & Mount Everest Adventure Day 1 Sep 28 Sat. Lhasa arrival (3650 m) (no meals incl.) Day 2 Sep 29 Sun. Lhasa city exploration (Breakfast) Day 3 Sep 30 […]
Experience the Tibetan culture, marvel at beautiful monasteries and enjoy the beautiful views from snowy mountain peaks. Spend three days in Lhasa, visiting palaces, monasteries and colorful markets. Get together with locals and explore the Tibetan culture. Leave the capital behind and drive to Shigatse. On your way stop in Gyantse, pay a visit to the famous fortress Dzong and marvel at the Kumbum pagoda, which is said to be the most beautiful pagoda in Tibet. Continue your way to Shigatse, the seat of the Panchen Lama. The city has a history of over 600years and is the cultural, economic and political centre of Tibet. Visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery and enjoy the amazing mountain scenery around. Drive back to Lhasa and marvel one more time at Tibet’s beauty, with snowy mountains and crystal clear blue lakes. Destinations: Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse Brief itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Lhasa (3650 m) Day 2 Lhasa city exploration Day 3 Lhasa city exploration Day 4 Drive to Shigatse via Gyantse (3950 m) Day 5 Shigatse (3000 m) Day 6 Drive to Lhasa, departure Tour details Day 1 Lhasa arrial (3650 m) (no meals incl.) Lhasa arrival, meet your local guide at Lhasa Gongga […]
Starting in Chongqing, your Sichuan Highlights tour will include some of the most magnificent and breathtaking scenic spots in all of China. Meet the Giant Panda and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Jiuzhaigou Valley. The national park is famous for its lakes, stunning waterfalls and unique wildlife. Marvel at the Giant Buddha in Leshan and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mount Emei. At the end of your journey you will experience the traditional Sichuan town life, while walking the streets of Wutongqiao. Destinations: Chongqing – Mount Leshan – Mount Emei – Chengdu – Mount Qingcheng – Jiuzhaigou –Huanglong Brief itinerary | Sichuan Highlights Tour Day 1 Arrival Chongqing, half day city tour (No meal) Day 2 Train to Chengdu then drive to Mount Leshan, transfer to Mount Emei (Breakfast) Day 3 Mount Emei full day exploration (Breakfast) Day 4 Drive back to Chengdu, visit an ancient village (Breakfast) Day 5 Visit the Irrigations system Dujiungyan and Taoist Mount Qingcheng (Breakfast) Day 6 Chengdu city tour incl. Giant Panda Breeding centre and Sichuan Tea house (Breakfast) Day 7 Flight to Jiuzhaigou, visit Tibetan family (Breakfast/dinner) Day 8 Jiuzhaigou full day exploration (Breakfast/dinner) Day 9 Drive to Huanglong, Huanglong exploration (Breakfast) Day […]
You will visit some of the most magnificent and breathtaking scenic spots in all of China, in this Sichuan Highlights tour. After a short visit in Chongqing, you will take a speed train to Chengdu. Meet the Giant Panda, marvel at the Giant Buddha in Leshan and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mount Emei. At the end of your journey you will experience the traditional Sichuan town life, while walking the streets of Wutongqiao. Destinations: Chongqing-Mount Leshan-Mount Emei-Dujiangyan-Mount Qingchengshan-Chengdu-Chongqing Brief Itinerary | Sichuan Highlights Tour Day 1 Arrival Chongqing, half day tour, 1 night in Chongqing (No meal) Day 2 High Speed train to Chengdu, visit Leshan, 2 nights in Mount Emei (Breakfast) Day 3 Mount Emei full day exploration (Breakfast) Day 4 Drive to Dujiangyan, visit Mount Qingchengshan, 1 night in Dujiangyan (Breakfast) Day 5 Morning visit Giant Panda Garden and Dujiungyan Irrigations system. Afternoon drive to Taoping. 1 night in Taoping local village (Breakfast) Day 6 Chengdu visit Wenshu Monastery, wide-Narrow Lane, People’s Park with Sichuan Tea house, hot pot dinner. 1 night in Chengdu (Breakfast/Dinner) Day 7 High Speed train back to Chongqing, departure (Breakfast) Duration: 7 days Private departure: daily Activities level: Moderate Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle, high […]
If you always wished to volunteer and 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. Tour Highlights | Giant Panda Volunteer – Volunteer at Giant Panda Garden – Cook for, and interact close up with the Giant Pandas – Dujiangyan Irrigation system – Mount Qingcheng Brief Itinerary | Giant Panda Volunteer 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 p.p. twin or triple sharing, CNY 3980 per person, single room Size of group: min. 6 persons Include: – All transfers incl. airport hotel round transfers on day 1 and day 3 […]
