201: An Exploration of China’s Cultures, Histories and Landscapes

For the intrepid traveler yearning to transcend the familiar. Venture off the beaten path and experience the diverse culture of China firsthand, perhaps trekking through grandiose mountains and rivers or navigating the bustling markets. Direct observation and meaningful human connections reveal the soul of China, fostering a genuine understanding.
 
Breakout Specialization Module: Ancient Trade Routes
For millennia, China was connected to itself and the world beyond by ancient trails. Thisspecialized module provides you a chance to retrace the footsteps of traders on the Silk Roadand other legendary routes, connect with people and cultures along the road, and experiencethe exchange of goods, ideas, and beliefs that have profoundly shaped the nation we know today.
Kaiyuan Temple in the old town of Quzhou

Zayton Rediscovered: A Weekend in Historic Quanzhou

3 Days
Embark on a voyage of legend and philosophy in the place where faraway lands meet, at the entrance of the ancient Maritime Silk Road: Quanzhou.
Karst landscape around Mingshi, Chongzuo

Chongzuo: Toeing the China-Vietnam Border Line

4 Days
Chongzuo's greatest strength lies in its well-placed location for forays into the dreamland of karst mountains, rivers and waterfalls nearby, but it is also the perfect place to learn more about China’s largest minority ethnic […]
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Travels Through Dali With a Leg of Ham

7 Days
Chronicled in her award-winning book Travels Through Dali With a Leg of Ham, this is a journey of cultural and culinary discovery designed by WildChina founder, and Dali native, Mei Zhang.

Dreaming of Shangri-La: Yunnan’s Tibetan Valleys

7 Days
Venture into to the heart of fabled ‘Shangri-La’ on a journey of spiritual and cultural discovery through Yunnan’s Tibetan plateau. Along this southeastern tip of the Tibetan Plateau lies a collection of humble villages that […]
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Inside Guizhou: A Discovery of Miao, Buyi, and Dong Traditions

7 Days
We're excited to partner with Global Heritage Fund to bring you this exclusive journey into the heart of Guizhou. Join us as we explore the rich cultural traditions of the Miao and Dong people through local experiences, amidst a backdrop […]

Gansu: Origins of the Silk Road

7 Days
For centuries, the winding province of Gansu marked the eastern edge of the exotic Silk Road. On this adventurous twist on a classic Silk Road tour, you'll encounter sand dunes that sing in the wind, […]
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Finding Fabled Yunnan: Journey along the Tea Horse Road

8 Days
Journey above the clouds to discover the history, culture, and traditions that converged along China's ancient trade route. Together with LUX* Tea Horse Road and High Mountain Resorts, we're thrilled to announce a new journey […]
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Hangzhou & Suzhou: Heaven on Earth

3 Days
Step into the shoes of dynastic high society as you discover Marco Polo's 'Heaven on Earth'. From the shores of the emperor's beloved ancient lake, to the classical Chinese gardens of artists and scholars, this […]
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China’s Avatar Mountains

4 Days
Walk amidst the otherworldly sandstone pillars that inspired the mythical world of Pandora in James Cameron's Avatar. These remarkable stone columns stand in proud defiance of gravity as they thrust up into the sky, towering […]
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