Essential China By World Journeys

Essential China By World Journeys

The Essential China journey combines some of China’s most famous sights; the capital Beijing with the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall. Visit ancient fortified city walls, the Wild Goose Pagoda and Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an as well as the collision of old and new in Shanghai.

Heart of Tibet By World Journeys

Heart of Tibet By World Journeys

Known as the ‘roof of the world’, Tibet is the highest region on earth. Once an independent country, Tibet became an autonomous region of China in 1959. In Lhasa visit the enormous UNESCO World Heritage listed Potala Palace, once the winter home of the Dalai Lama. Tour the Jokhang Temple which melds Tibetan, Nepalese and Han architecture, and an enduring memory and highlight of your stay will be seeing Buddhist monks entertaining debate at the Sera Monastery. This tour offers a glimpse of Tibet for those with limited time.

Tibet Unveiled By World Journeys

Tibet Unveiled By World Journeys

For those who wish to explore the ‘roof of the world’ in more depth, this is the ideal option. Start in the capital Lhasa, and visit the important monasteries there. Then spend a few days driving amongst the highest mountains on earth. The beautiful scenery, friendly people, rich culture and charming markets make this tour memorable.

This itinerary can be tailor-made, with the number of days, places visited, and activities varied to suit you.

China Highlights By World Journeys

China Highlights By World Journeys

Explore China’s highlights on this 14 day journey. You’ll begin in Beijing and be mesmerised by the Great Wall, ancient temples and palaces, as well as seeing the locals in the backstreet hutongs by rickshaw. Move on to Xi’an to marvel at the archaeological discovery of the century, the Terracotta Warriors – more than 2,000 years old, interred with the Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

Visit the Banpo Museum, with its extraordinary 6,000 year old village remains. At Guilin, enjoy a spectacular cruise down the meandering and picturesque Li River. Here the breathtaking scenery of jagged mist-covered mountains, quaint villages that dot the riverbanks, fishermen aboard bamboo rafts and grazing water buffalo make for some classic photographs. Try Longjing green tea at a tea plantation in beautiful Hangzhou and visit Suzhou, famous for its classic gardens and often called ‘Oriental Venice.’ Complete the journey with a stay in the wonderfully vibrant city of Shanghai – where ancient meets modern.

Cultural Treasures By World Journeys

Cultural Treasures By World Journeys

Travel off the beaten track and explore the cultural treasures of China’s “Middle Kingdom”. Learn how to make dumplings and noodles in a local Chinese farmer’s home, experience an incredible Kung Fu performance, watch a local folk dance and practice the art of Chinese calligraphy. Travel from Beijing to the national historical and cultural city of Zhengzhou. This ancient city was the capital of Shang Dynasty (16th – 11th century BC) 3,500 years ago! A highlight is the Shaolin Temple.

Visit the Pagoda Forest, where there are nearly 250 stone and brick pagodas ranging from the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (618-1911). The Cultural Treasures tour wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the once capital of the Middle Kingdom – Luoyang, before finishing in Xi’an.

This itinerary can be tailor-made, with the number of days, places visited, and activities varied to suit you.