Join fellow travelers on a tour of China's most dynamic cities, beautiful countryside, and Yangtze River. In Beijing, visit the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace. Tour the old Beijing district by pedicab for a first-hand view of traditional life. Marvel at the Great Wall, the most enduring symbol of China. Next, fly to Xian to view the legendary terracotta warriors. Visit the awe-inspiring Buddhist grottoes of Dazu. In Chongqing, board the Victoria cruise ship for a memorable cruise down the Yangtze River to see the breathtaking Three Gorges and the engineering feat-the Three Gorges Dam construction site.  Finally, fly to Shanghai for an exploration of this European-influenced city with beautiful colonial buildings on the historic Bund. Visit the world-class Shanghai Museum and classical Yuyuan Gardens.  Take a day trip to the ancient river town of Zhujiajiao, the Venice of Shanghai. On the optional extension to the Huang Mountains, discover 500 year-old villages, beautiful Ming & Qing dynasty architecture, and the crown jewels of the region, the Huang Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Huang Mountains Extension Tour

Enjoy a five-day tour extension to Anhui province, the center of Huizhou culture, considered one of China’s most important regional cultures and also the site of China’s picturesque Huang Mountains. Rising thousands of feet, numerous peaks balance granite escarpments in air and are crowned by solitary pines half-hidden in mists.  Easily accessible, a cable car lifts travelers to the summit wehre accommodations are located.  A short walk from the hotel allows views of stunning scenery in every direction.Though only a one-hour flight from Shanghai, relatively few foreign travelers visit Anhui.  This makes touring the land all the more revealing for less change has altered the landscape.

In Anhui, three UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located within short drives of one another.  Hong Village and Xidi Village are listed as UNESCO Heritage Sites for their extraordinary Ming and Qing dynasty architecture and well-preserved village layout. After five hundred years, many original families still occupy their ancestral estates and are proud to welcome foreign guests into their homes