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AWAY TRAVEL
The Away Trips are thoughtfully designed by our seasoned travel coordinator to provide an enriching and memorable experience. Typically spanning three days, these carefully curated journeys offer a gateway to China's rich cultural heritage and breathtaking natural beauty.
Below, you’ll find a selection of our most popular past trips.
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Beijing and The Great Wall
The capital Beijing is the political and cultural hub of China. In addition to the world marvel, the Great Wall, we would also visit cultural heritage sites including the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven. On our journey, we sample delectable meals such as Peking Duck. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Beijing!
Jingdezhen
Known as the “Porcelain City”, Jingdezhen was the designated source for all porcelain goods in the Imperial household for over 900 years. This city has a history of porcelain making dating back nearly two millennia. The majority of the world’s fine Chinese ceramics dating from that time can be traced to Jingdezhen’s workshops. Today Jingdezhen remains a major source of ceramic goods found around the world. “Jingdezhen Ceramics Tour” gives us an opportunity to see the ancient wood-fired kilns, learn the history of China’s fine ceramics, in addition to see contemporary ceramic art studios.
Guilin and Lijiang River
Guilin is a beautiful city located in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in south China. The city is surrounded by two rivers and four lakes and studded with sheer sided karst mountains. The famous Lijiang River cruise starts in Guilin. The beauty of the Lijiang River lies in its clear and graceful waters and its curious rock formations. On "Guilin & Lijiang River tour" you will enjoy the scenic journey along the picturesque Lijiang River and explore the natural splendors on bike or on foot in Yangshuo County where the river cruise ends. In addition to the natural wonders, you will also watch "the Impression of Liu San Jie" music and dance show and discover the distinctive ethnic minority culture.
Xi'an and The Terracotta Warriors
Xi’an is home to the Terracotta Warriors, one of the eight wonders of the world. Located in central-northwest China, Xi’an served as one of seven ancient capitals in China, called Chang'an (meaning the eternal city) in ancient times. It is also one of the birthplaces of the ancient Chinese civilizations of the Yellow River Basin area. As the eastern terminal of the Silk Road and the site of the famous Terracotta Warriors of the Qin Dynasty, the city has won a reputation all over the world. More than 3,000 years of history including over 1,100 years as the capital city of ancient dynasties, have endowed the city with an amazing historical heritage.
Avatar Mountains
Zhangjiajie's Avatar Mountains, located in the Hunan province of China, have gained international fame for their ethereal beauty, and served as the inspiration for the floating Hallelujah Mountains in James Cameron's blockbuster film, Avatar. Characterized by towering quartz-sandstone pillars, deep ravines, and lush greenery, these surreal landscapes in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park create an otherworldly ambiance
Yellow Mountain
Join us as we explore the loveliest mountains in China and discover UNESCO world heritage sites. We would visit the “must see” Yellow Mountain and ancient village of Hongcun where we will try the famous Hui cuisine.
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival is renowned, world-wide! It is a winter spectacle unlike anything else in the world and is a “must-see” during your stay in China. Thousands of workers recreate famous landmarks and other buildings using crystal-clear blocks of ice from the local river. Colorful, glittering ice sculptures decorate this northern snowy city that is nicknamed “China’s Moscow” due to its historic Russian influence. This is truly a WOW destination!