The Silk Road (Xinjiang's Turpan, Kashgar & Tajikistan Highland)
April 27-May 2

The Silk Road Route starts from Dunhuang's Mogao Grottos in Gansu, fly to Xinjiang to explore Turpan Basin for its grape and melon harvest; then fly to Kashgar, the heart of Chinese Islam and drive to Karakuri Lake and Snow Mountains. >>> more

South of the Clouds Yunnan Tour: Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La
April 27-May 4

Dreamland Yunnan is famed for its beautiful landscapes and colourful and diverse ethnic cultures. Enjoy the famous ancient town Dali and Lijiang, UNESCO's World Heritage Site, its surronding Jade Dragon Snow Mountains, then tour Tibetan inhabited Sha >>> more

Explore Qinghai - Tbetans, Sacred Land & Stunning Landscape
April 27-May 1

We head to southeast Qinghai's historical city of Tongren; Wutun, a 1,000 year old village where the Tibetans have a rich history recorders through murals, tangka and statues; and spectacular Kanbala Forest & Valley; Nanzong Buddhist Nunnery. >>> more

4-Day Guizhou Tour (Ethnic minorities & Village Homestay)
April 28-May 1st

This 4-day tour will go into mountains and valleys of Yungui Plateau to explore its stunning landscape, characterized by limestone karst hills, jagged peaks and terraced rice fields, as well as its colorful ethnic minority cultures several charming nature villages. We will hike the fields and hills of remote villages and have one-night homestay in the village houses. >>> more

Sichuan Panda Natural Reserve & Leshan Buddha
April 29-May 1

Visit the Panda Reserve, taking photos with the giant Pandas or even holding a panda; visit the famous Le Shan Giant Buddha, world's largest Buddha statue in the World; learn to cook and try Sichuan Cuizine and visit local teahouses and Sanxingdui Museum. >>> more

Ancient City Xi An (Terracotta Army)
April 30-May 1

Take 2 days trip to visit the famous Terracotta Warrior Site; Ancient City Wall, Shaanxi Museum; Great Mosque and Muslim Street; Wild Goose Pagoda, etc. >>> more

Yangtze River Cruise & Dazu Rock Carving
May 11-14

The Yangtze, China's longest river, originates on the Qinghai-Tibet-Plateau and flows eastwards. The rushing waters formed the dramatic scenery of the famous Three Gorges. Enjoy the spectacular mountainous landscape of the Yangtze River and its tribu >>> more

4-Day Guizhou Tour (Ethnic Culture & Village Homestay)
May 19-22

This 4-day tour will go into mountains and valleys of Yungui Plateau to explore its stunning landscape, characterized by limestone karst hills, jagged peaks and terraced rice fields, as well as its colorful ethnic minority cultures several charming nature villages. We will hike the fields and hills of remote villages and have one-night homestay in the village houses. >>> more

Mount Taishan & Confucius Hometown Qufu
May 19-20

This is a weekend trip to three places, two of them are UNSECO-listed World Heritage site: Mount.Taishan and Qufu, Confucius Hometown, where there are Confucius Temple, Confucius Residence, and Confucius Family Cemetery. >>> more

Gansu's Xiahe and Labrang & Langmu Monasteries
May 24-27

Explore the monasteries and Tibetan monks and landscapes in South Gansu >>> more

Qingdao - beach, beer and old Colonial buildings
May 25 eve.-27

Joining the August Qingdao Beer Festival has been proven to be unwise by our CCC friends because of the extreme crowding; the festival is just like a Karaoke site and the hotel fees for all of August are tripled. Take Friday night train with CCC >>> more

5-Day Essential Tibet
May 30- Jun3

A trip to the "Roof of the World" with majestic moonlike landscape and the stunning cultures guarantees to be an amazing experience. The 5-day tour covers Lhasa, Samye Monastery, Yombulagang Palace and Yamdrok Lake, etc. >>> more

The Silk Road (from Dunhuang to Turpan, Kashgar & Kazakh)
May 31-June 5

The Silk Road Route starts from Dunhuang's Mogao Grottos in Gansu, fly to Xinjiang to explore Turpan Basin for its grape and melon harvest; then fly to Kashgar, the heart of Chinese Islam and drive to Karakuri Lake and Snow Mountains. >>> more

Ningxia's Muslims & Inner Mongolia Desert Sand Dunes
June 1-3

This journey will explore the large Muslim community along Yellow River, do goat-skin rafting, and then cross the border from Ningxia into Inner Mongolia desert dunes. Climbing aboard a jeep and drive up and over the shifting sand dunes. >>> more

Ancient City Xi An (Terracotta Army)
June 2-3

Take 2 days trip to visit the famous Terracotta Warrior Site; Ancient City Wall, Shaanxi Museum; Great Mosque and Muslim Street; Wild Goose Pagoda, etc. >>> more

4-Day Tour to Guilin, Yangshuo & Longsheng Rice Terraces
June 7-10

Guilin has China's most "Chinese' scenery - paddy fields, farmers wearing straw hats, etc., and the town of Yangshuo has limestone carst peaks along the Li River. Its natural scenery and laid back air, is a great escape from the big cities. Longsheng Rice Terraces' natural beauty and the colorful ethnic minorities cultures and customs attract people from all over the world. >>> more

 

Southwest China's Ethnic Groups and Landscape in Guizhou & Hunan
June 11-17

This trip explores the remoute Guizhou of Southwest China for its stunning landscapes and terraced rice fields, and its colorful ethnic minority cultures; and west Hunan with its beautiful national park, Phoenix Town, and Miao minority village. >>> more