Mystic scenery, monasteries and mountains await in stunning Shangri-La, formerly known as Zhongdian. Said to be the inspiration for James Hilton's famous "Lost Horizons" utopia, you can decide for you... Read more >>
Tiger Leaping Gorge is easily southwestern China's most famous attraction, and with good reason. Steep canyon walls plunge toward rushing waters far below while snow-capped mountain peaks soar on all ... Read more >>
The towering peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain loom over the scenic Naxi architecture of Lijiang's Old Town. Said to resemble a massive dragon and believed by the Naxi people to embody the mountain g... Read more >>
No visit to Chengdu would be complete without exploring the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, home to more than 80 bears, and the world leader in the fight to save these charming creatures from exti... Read more >>
Witness stunning scenery, explore ancient villages and see China's best-known bears on this day tour through western Sichuan. First stop is Shangli Old Town, a charming enclave set in mountainous surr... Read more >>
Do you love pandas? Then what better way to get up close and interact with them and contribute to their welfare than this one-day volunteer program at Giant Panda Breeding Research Base in Sichuan. An... Read more >>
Lugu Lake is famed both for its beauty and for the Mosuo people who have long called its shores home. The Mosuo are known in large part for their unique matriarchal society, in which women head househ... Read more >>
The towering peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain loom over the scenic Naxi architecture of Lijiang's Old Town. Said to resemble a massive dragon and believed by the Naxi people to embody the mountain g... Read more >>
The towering peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain loom over the scenic Naxi architecture of Lijiang's Old Town. Said to resemble a massive dragon and believed by the Naxi people to embody the mountain g... Read more >>
Experience the best of Yunnan's mountainous north, encountering both majestic alpine beauty and the enduring charm and hospitality of this region's unique ethnic minorities. From the rugged splendor o... Read more >>
Experience the best of Yunnan's mountainous north, encountering both majestic alpine beauty and the enduring charm and hospitality of this region's unique ethnic minorities. From the rugged splendor o... Read more >>
See the colorful Baisha Frescos painted in the 13th century during the Ming Dynasty. Of 12 murals, the largest is nearly 20 square meters in area and depicts 167 figures. Next, wander the charming str... Read more >>
Experience two of Chinese Buddhism's holiest sites: Dafo (the Giant Buddha) and Lingyun Temple. Dafo, at 71 m (233 ft) in height, is the world's largest stone-carved Buddha. Cut from the cliffs of Lin... Read more >>
Experience the best of Yunnan's mountainous north, encountering both majestic alpine beauty and the enduring charm and hospitality of this region's unique ethnic minorities. From the rugged splendor o... Read more >>
Experience the best of Yunnan's mountainous north, encountering both majestic alpine beauty and the enduring charm and hospitality of this region's unique ethnic minorities. From the rugged splendor o... Read more >>