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China & Tibet

From the high fashion and higher skyscrapers of Hong Kong to the terraced rice paddies of Longji, China offers a bewildering range of choices: what else could you expect from a civilisation that’s thousands of years old and a country that’s the fourth biggest in the world and the most populous bar none?

Get away from the crowds amongst Guilin’s fantastic limestone hills, and watch fishermen on bamboo rafts: straight out of a classic watercolour. Ancient history lives in Xian’s Terracotta Army, buried for 2000 years, and Beijing’s palaces and temples, as bright now as when they were built 600 years ago. Man-made astonishments include the Great Wall, draped like a sleeping dragon over 4000 kilometres, while in Shanghai futuristic skyscrapers face colonial elegance across the Yangtze; upstream the massive Three Gorges Dam is an engineering marvel.

Even newer, the train across the Roof of the World whisks travellers in 21st century comfort over the world’s highest railway pass to Tibet, home of Lapsang Souchong tea, the holiest Buddhist temple of all and Potala Palace: each, in its own way, sublime.

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China Express

This 9 day tour southbound from Beijing to Shanghai takes in visits to iconic sights such as Tienanmen Square in the Forbibben City along with a trip to the Terracotta Warriors. Grabbing a Bicycle and exploring Suzhou’s famous gardens and canals are all part of this magical journey. Explore the walled city of Xian, maybe even join the locals in daily tai chi practice.

  • 9 days from NZD $1,660pp
  • Small Group Tour

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China Encompassed

This journey introduces the best of China. Relax in charming Yangshow surrounded by vibrant green rice fields, enjoy a bike ride and then share a meal with a local family. Take a Yangtze River Cruise through the Three Gorges, observe the endangered Pandas at the breeding centre. Discover the significant historical sites in Xian and Beijing: the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven and the Terracotta Warriors.

  • 22 days from NZD $4,670pp
  • Small Group Tour

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Something Different

Tibet Unplugged

Traveling from Kathmandu, Nepal’s colourful capital this tour explores the markets of the old city where you will also see the local stream of traffic including monks, goats and sacred cows. Fly to Lhasa and visit the awe inspiring Potala Palace and the impressive Gyantse Kumbum before getting a feel for Tibetan life in the tiny settlement of Lao Tingri. Then take in the impressive views and vast landscapes to towering Mt Everest.

  • 15 days from NZD $3,195pp
  • Small Group Tour

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Abode of the God-Kings

Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa then journey along the Friendship Highway. As well as visiting unforgettable monasteries, you will get to spend time with the people of Tibet and learn about their monastic rituals and traditional way of life. From exploring the bazaars of Kathmandu, visiting the pilgrim temple at Jokhang, the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama and driving through the spectacular scenery of the Himalayas - this tour has it all.

  • 15 days from NZD $5,197pp
  • Small Group Tour

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