Travelling a country like China can be both an exciting and eye-opening experience, yet sometimes difficult if you don\u2019t have some expert advice and insider knowledge at hand. Luckily for you, we\u2019ve got just that, so we\u2019ll ensure you see the best that China has to offer within this all-encompassing journey. We\u2019ve handpicked some of our best highlights to provide you with an incredible trip that will see you transported from Beijing to Shanghai via Xi\u2019an and Guilin, giving you the perfect blend of history, stunning scenery and vibrant culture. Need a few more reasons? Keep reading.<\/p>\n
Your first stop will be China\u2019s ancient capital; Beijing. Upon arrival you\u2019ll be met by one of our expert guides and transferred to your hotel for some post flight relaxation to ready you for the days of exploration ahead. Here in Beijing we\u2019ll arrange a unique experience by the way of a private Taiji lesson with a Taiji master in the stunning setting of Jingsan Park. Truly a one off. Afterwards, spend time immersing yourself in Chinese history at the Forbidden City and Beijing\u2019s historic neighbourhoods. Beijing is also the perfect base from which to discover the Great Wall of China, a popular stop on any tourist route. However, with the expert knowledge of our guide at hand, we\u2019ll take you to a remote stretch of the wall in order to allow you to explore at your own pace and enjoy those panoramic views without the crowds.<\/p>\n
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From Beijing you\u2019ll ride the bullet train to Xian, one of the birth places of the ancient Chinese civilisation and one of our favorite stops along this journey. You’ll again be met by your private local guide and a car before you head straight to the Muslim quarter to enjoy some mouth-watering dishes from an array of vibrant and colourful food stalls. Here you can indulge in a delicious dumpling dinner before heading back to your hotel ahead of some more sightseeing. No trip to China would be complete without witnessing the breath-taking spectacle of the Terracotta Warriors Army and Stele Forest, so we\u2019ll organize a trip to both for you, as well as a bike ride along the Ancient City Wall for a glimpse into the heart of Xi\u2019an. History and a bit of adventure? Check and check.<\/p>\n
After a few days here we will fly you to Guilin where we\u2019ll have you board the beautifully serene Li River Cruise upon which you can relax and enjoy the scenic route to Yangshuo. Yangshuo boasts some stunning scenery and is enriched by the different cultures of the ethnic minority groups that reside there. During your time here you can take up the opportunity to watch a local fisherman practising the age old method of Cormorant fishing, a truly unique experience that will give you a taste for the traditions that run deep through the veins of this district. On another of your mornings here, take your time browsing through the markets as you collect ingredients for your private cookery class and, after lunching on your marvellous creations, set off on an idyllic bamboo raft ride downstream. Or pick up a paintbrush and take to the easel in a Chinese painting class, with the magnificent karst mountains of Yangshuo as your subject.<\/p>\n