Classic China: First Impressions is a sweeping journey through the heart of a civilization both ancient and alive, where every city, courtyard, and bite of food tells a story that shaped the world.

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In 8 days, walk the imperial axis of Beijing, stand before the silent army of Xi’an, drift through the dreamlike karst of Yangshuo, and end among the neon skylines of Shanghai. From dynasties to dumplings, temples to tea, each stop opens a new window into China’s soul.

Follow the footsteps of China’s Communist revolution—from the founding meeting in a Shanghai alley to the mountain strongholds of Jinggangshan and Yan’an, and finally to the halls of power in Beijing.

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In 10 days, you’ll visit historic sites, museums, and revolutionary landmarks that shaped a political movement and redefined a nation. Along the way, explore how ideology turned into policy, how vision became statecraft, and how it all still echoes in today’s China.

South by Southwest is a journey into Yunnan’s highlands, where cultures converge, mountains rise, and traditions endure. Not behind glass, but in living homes, smoky kitchens, and paths still walked today.

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In 7 days, wander through the canals of Lijiang’s old town, hike beneath the cliffs of Tiger Leaping Gorge, share barley liquor beneath the sacred peaks of Meili Mountains, and walk quietly among yaks and prayer flags in Shangri-La’s wetlands. From Naxi rituals to Tibetan monasteries, from glacial valleys to highland feasts.

This is a journey into the misty hills of Guizhou, where rivers carve valleys between terraces, and cultures root deep in earth, song, and silver. Not in glass cases, but in villages where embroidery is a language, and bridges are built to carry both footsteps and stories.

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In 5 days, trace ancient trails between Dong drum towers and Miao markets, hike above rice paddies that shine like mirrors, and drift through bamboo forests where waterfalls speak louder than words. Learn to shape silver, to dye cloth with indigo, to taste sour soup the way grandmothers still make it.

This is a journey to the rooftop of the world—where sky meets earth, and silence carries centuries of devotion.

Not through relics, but through footsteps: along pilgrimage circuits, under fluttering prayer flags, through valleys where barley sways and yak bells echo.

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In ten days, follow the curves of the Yarlung Tsangpo, climb the stone steps of the Potala Palace, walk through fields of wildflowers below Namcha Barwa, and stand before the icy wall of Everest. Watch monks debate beneath cypress trees, share meals in mountain homestays, and sleep at the edge of sacred lakes where clouds blur into water.

Step into the heart of China’s southwest and experience a journey that flows from Chongqing’s misty cityscapes to the mythical landscapes of the Yangtze River.

 

This 5-day journey blends vibrant local life, UNESCO heritage sites, Taoist folklore, live cultural performances, and breathtaking gorge cruising — all arranged with ease, comfort, and insider access.