2012 China Exotic Series

Spring Blossom of China - 14 Days Peony Festival & Pingyao Ancient City
Peony is the National Flower of China. It is known for its ※beauty and fragrance§ or "flower of riches and honor", and is used symbolically in Chinese art. It is chosen as 2008 Olympic flower. During the festival, Peony of different species and colors will be displayed. Pingyao is a well preserved Ancient City with 40,000 residents living within the city. It is the banking center for Silk Road trade and others. This tour has more to offer like: visit the Longmen and Yungang Grottoes, watching Chinese Kung Fu performance at the Shaolin Temple, visit Qiao*s Compound which is the filming ground of a movie call ※The Red Lantern§, or the amazing Hanging Monastery which is built on a sheer cliff. To experience the beauty of Peony flowers, the sense of history and link to the past, don*t miss this awesome tour that debut once a year.
Departures: Apr 10 每 Apr 23, 2012 (14 Days)
Destinations:
Beijing, Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, Dengfeng, Luoyang, Pingyao, Taiyuan, Datong

National Forest Park -- Zhangjiajie (Mountain Scenery)
Fairyland -- Jiuzhaigou (Water Scenery)
Guizhou -- Miao Tribal Village

In this trip, you will visit the lovely giant pandas and then climb up the magnificent Emei Mountain. The steep cliffs, lofty peaks and roaring waterfalls are more than ample appetizers to their destination, the Leshan Giant Buddha known as the largest carved stone Buddha in the world. Jiuzhaigou is known as the "Tale Kingdom" which encompasses five spectacular landscapes.Zhangjiajie National scenic area hosts many natural features including: mountains, forests, caves, lakes and waterfalls and perhaps there are more than three thousand rock ridges and eight hundred ghylls. They enjoy the reputation of 'Original Picture on Mountain and River of China'.
Departures: Oct 24 每 Nov 6 (14 Days)
Destinations: Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang, Xijiang, Kaili, Anshun, Huangguoshu, Guiyang, Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Chongqing, Guangzhou


Mt. Huangshan - World Cultural & Natural Heritage
Yunnan - Shangri-La Scenery & Colorful Ethnic Customs

Autumn is the most colorful season at Huangshan. Hongcun Village is one of the most picturesque autumn places imaginable with hundreds years old trees turning red and yellow along the mountain ridges. The place has become one of the most popular shooting locations for photographers in China. Yangtze River Cruise will take you through the three gorges and pass the dam giving you the opportunity to see some of the most spectacular scenery imaginable.
Departures: Sep 5 每 Sep 18 (14 Days)
Destinations:  Shanghai, Huangshan, Thousand-Islet Lake, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Guangzhou


Silk Road Adventure Xinjiang 15-Day Tour
Enjoy the imposing desert scenery while taking a camel ride, appreciate the ancient and well-preserved Mogao Grottoes and hunt souvenirs in the famous Sunday Bazaar. Truly, it is sure to be the journey of a lifetime!
Departures: May 16 每 May 30 (15 Days)
Destinations: Urumqi, Hetian, Kashgar, Turpan, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Beijing

ROOF OF THE WORLD - MAJESTIC TIBET 13 Days Tour
Tibet has many superlatives, Mt. Everest, Potala Palace and now the Tibet railway. Why not let us enlighten you by whisking you away to this my steriousland?
Departures: Jun 13 每 Jun 25 (13 Days)
Destinations: Beijing, Lhasa, Shigatse, Xining