Retracing caravan routes carved by ancient Silk Road traders into the expanse of modern northwestern China, this adventure offers an incomparable experience of diversity and contrasts. The tour is filled with breathtaking landscapes and a variety of cultures, languages, and people.

The enjoyable climate all year around gives Yunnan its poetic name "South of the Clouds". The fine weather, rugged mountainous terrain, and geographical positioning at the crossroads between Southeast Asia, Tibet, and the rest of China, all make Yunnan botanically and ethnically the richest and most varied region in China.

From adorable panda bears to the world's largest Buddha statue and fantastic spicy food, Sichuan (The Heavenly Kingdom) has something for everyone, plus an unforgettable cruise on the Yangzi River to the famous Three Gorges.

Most famous for its beautiful limestone karst peaks, Guilin enjoys perhaps one of China's most natural landscapes. Its enchanting backcountry coated with rice paddies and old villages snuggle amongst foliage laced mountaintops offers a picturesque testament to man's ability to embrace Mother Nature sans her destruction.

"In heaven, there is paradise. On earth, there is Suzhou and Hangzhou,” reads the Chinese proverb. In this trip, we will cruise through the ancient Grand Canal to two of China's most beautiful cities, immersed in the charming life of the old water towns and the ancient culture of silk, tea and embroidery, before reaching "Pearl of the Orient" – Shanghai.

A six-day hike with optional campings on the original "wild" sections of the Great Wall , including some most important strategic passes, this trip will take you to see the awesome mountain sceneries of Northern Beijing and will be a true testimonial to your strength and spirit!