Take your kids to China, a nation of ancient history and modern wonders. Your family will be immersed in Chinese culture and visit the country's most famous sights, including the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Terracotta Warriors. This tour also includes family-friendly activities for families to learn and experience China's treasures.
In 15 days, you'll discover seven ancient cities along China's former Silk Road. Start in Xi'an with a cooking class and visit to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, then explore the rock-cut Buddhist caves in Lanzhou. Spend a day admiring the colorful mountains in Zhangye National Geopark before taking a train to Jiayuguan, your gateway to the Hexi Corridor. Wander through the ancient ruins of Gaochang, learn about the Karez Irrigation System, and visit China's largest mosque before ending in Kashgar.
Travel to the furthest reaches of China on an in-depth exploration of Xinjiang, an autonomous region located in the country's northwest. Follow the old Silk Road route as you browse the bazaars in the capital of Urumqi, see the largest mosque in China in Kashgar, and marvel at the ancient ruins an Uyghur culture in Turpan. Among many other adventures, you'll stop in at a factory in the ancient city of Hotan to see the millennium-old tradition of silk-making and spend a few hours with a local family.
Nature lovers will thrive on this 15-day tour of China's natural wonders, starting with a city break in Beijing. Walk along the Great Wall and see ancient city sights, then fly to Xi'an to marvel at the Terracotta Army. A breathtaking six days in Zhangjiajie's limestone mountains comes next with Li River excursions, visits to Guilin's Longji Rice Terraces, and a thrilling walk across the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge. You'll conclude by trading towering peaks for city skyscrapers with two nights in cosmopolitan Shanghai.
Dive into China's rich culture and history with this 15-day tour that starts in the capital city, Beijing. Discover the Ming and Qing dynasties in the Forbidden City, hike along the Great Wall, and see hanging temples and ancient castles in Datong and Pingyao. In Xi'an, you'll stroll the one-time starting point of the Silk Road and sample mouth-watering street food in the Muslim Quarter. Your trip of a lifetime concludes with a highlights tour of Shanghai and a tea plantation tour in verdant Hangzhou.
