101: An Introduction to China, Past and Present

Ideal for discerning first-time visitors or those seeking a curated experience of China’s iconic historical landmarks alongside modern marvels. From the Forbidden City in Beijing to the vibrant cityscape of Hong Kong, each step offers an enriching experience of China’s millennia-old civilization, seamlessly blending history with the vibrancy of modernity.

Guilin: Into the Scroll

5 Days
Dramatic karst peaks, the sun-dappled river Li, jade-green rice paddies – the scenes of Guilin are like the brushstrokes of an unseen artist. Experience rural life on the spectacular "Dragon's Backbone" rice terraces, bike, hike […]
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Beijing, Yangshuo & Shanghai: China in Contrast

10 days
Explore China's most iconic destinations on this 10-day September journey through Beijing, Yangshuo, and Shanghai. Wander through the Forbidden City and ancient hutongs, experience the dramatic karst landscapes of Yangshuo on bamboo rafts, and discover […]
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong: Pearl of the Orient

5 Days
Enjoy the luxury of a bygone era in the heart of a modern metropolis. Discover a glittering skyline and pulsing financial hub sitting within the embrace of natural wilderness.
WildBeijing Experience

WildBeijing Experience: Beijing’s UNESCO Central Axis

~4 hours
Explore Beijing’s Central Axis, a 2024 UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning 7.8-kilometers of the city's most significant landmarks.
Guangzhou Central Business District

The Pearl River: Guangzhou’s Trade Past and Present

5 Days
Guangzhou is a tale of two cities, past and future, tethered together by the flowing waters of the Pearl River and by an unstoppable industry rooted deep into the land and its people: trade.
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Winter Small Group Tours

Winter in the North: Harbin Ice Lanterns and Hiking

6 Days
Nestled in China's chilliest, most northeastern province of Heilongjiang, the provincial capital is a multicultural hub, boasting a unique confluence of Chinese and Eastern European cultures.
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Xi’an: Warriors & Emperors

4 Days
Breach the battlements of Xi'an to discover this ancient walled capital of ten dynasties, gateway to the Silk Road and home of the Terracotta Warriors. You'll have your Indiana Jones moments amid museums and tombs […]

Shanghai Highlife

4 Days
Discover the timeless allure of the “Paris of the East,” where historic neighborhoods, contemporary art, and a dazzling skyline reveal Shanghai’s ever-evolving identity. From refined dining to cultural encounters, experience the elegance and energy of […]
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Shanghai, Chengdu, Xi’an & Beijing: China Through the Ages

12 Days
Explore the antique treasures of Beijing and Xi'an, make a date with China's cuddly national icon at Dujiangyan Panda Base in Sichuan, and experience the glitz and glamor of Shanghai, the "Paris of the East."
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Chengdu & Tibet: Pandas, Peaks & Pilgrimages

10 Days
This 11-day journey through Chengdu and Tibet reveals the spiritual and cultural heart of southwestern China. Begin in Chengdu, where giant pandas thrive in their natural habitat, Sichuan opera mesmerizes audiences, and kung fu tea […]
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Shanghai First Impressions

4 Days
Shanghai is often China's first introduction to visitors, and few cities reveal so many sides of the country at once. Colonial-era architecture faces a futuristic skyline along the Huangpu River. Classical gardens and centuries-old temples […]
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Essence of China

13 Days
Get to the heart of China with this unique highlights edit for first-time visitors. From the poetic karst peaks of Guilin to the glass and steel towers of cosmopolitan Shanghai, you'll marvel at the many […]
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Chengdu: Panda Country

4 Days
Explore southwest Sichuan, home to sacred peaks, spicy peppers and China’s natural treasure: the giant panda. You’ll view these unique creatures in a natural setting, savor a spicy hotpot feast, discover Sichuan opera, and marvel […]
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Chinese Treasures

12 Days
Experience the sights in style on this reboot of a classic China circuit. You'll picnic on the Great Wall, get up close with Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors, see pandas in Chengdu, travel the ancient tea road […]

Hong Kong Highlights: History and Highrises

5 Days
Perfect for first-time visitors looking to truly experience Hong Kong, this journey captures all the Hong Kong highlights.
Chinese Iconic Site
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Huangshan: China’s Living Heritage

4 Days
Savor the idyllic gems of rural Anhui province on this voyage into ancient China. You’ll visit frozen-in-time villages once home to wealthy merchants and scholars, peer into the mist atop soaring Yellow Mountain, and brave […]
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Beijing’s Past & Future

4 Days
Like New York in the '20s, Beijing is set to define the 21st century. Explore its palaces and temples, discover hidden courtyard homes alongside modern architectural wonders, get to grips with calligraphy and contemporary art, […]

Dunhuang Discovery: Desertscapes and Grottoes

4 Days
For centuries, the winding province of Gansu marked the eastern edge of the exotic Silk Road. On this adventurous twist on a classic Silk Road tour, you'll encounter sand dunes that sing in the wind, […]