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Beyond the capital Beijing and bustling Shanghai lie wonderful cities rich in natural beauty, history and ethnic culture. These unique treasures will delight the most seasoned of travellers.

We have curated 12 fascinating journeys to inspire your next trip.

Step into a Chinese landscape painting from the peak of Tianzi Mountain or catch the sunrise over the legendary West Lake.

Discover, and fall in love with China.

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SUZHOU CANAL

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HEILONGJIANG

Harbin JILIN

Ürümqi

Changchun

INNER MONGOLIA XINJIANG

Tonghua Shenyang

LIAONING

Hohhot

Taiyuan

Jinan

SHANXI

Xining

SHANDONG

Lanzhou

GANSU TIBET (XIZANG)

Zhengzhou

Xi’an

SICHUAN

Nanjing Suzhou Hefei

HUBEI

Chengdu

Yichang

Chongqing HUNAN

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JIANGSU

HENAN

SHAANXI Lhasa

Dalian

Shijiazhuang

NINGXIA

QINGHAI

TIANJIN

HEBEI

Yinchuan

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BEIJING

Wuhan

SHANGHAI

ANHUI

Hangzhou

Nanchang

ZHEJIANG

JIANGXI

Changsha

GUIZHOU Guiyang

FUJIAN

Kunming YUNNAN

GUANGXI

Guilin

Nanning

Meizhou GUANGDONG

Guangzhou

Fuzhou

Xiamen

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HONG KONG MACAU

Haikou

HAINAN

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12

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PANJIN RED BEACH

Liaoning • Jilin 6D5N Day 1

SINGAPORE – DALIAN

Day 4

TONGHUA – ANTU

Day 5

ANTU – DUNHUA – DALIAN

Arrive at Dalian and soak in an ocean view while touring Bingjiang Road by coach.

Next, enjoy Dalian’s coastal waterfront at North Bridge and Tiger Beach Ocean Park. Thereafter stroll along Russian Style Street and admire the European styled architecture.

Day 2

DALIAN – PANJIN – DANDONG

Take a coach to Panjin (~3hr) and visit Panjin Red Beach. In autumn, the seepweed that grows along its shores matures and turns crimson red – a breathtaking sight! Next, transfer to Dandong (~3.5hr coach ride).

Day 3

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DANDONG – TONGHUA

Visit Yalu River Park and catch a glimpse of North Korea from across. Ride on a river cruise and view the unfinished Broken Bridge, intended to link Dandong to Sinuiju, North Korea. Ride a coach to Tonghua (~3hr) and tour Tiger Mountain Great Wall, a restored section of the Great Wall built during the Ming Dynasty. Continue to One Step Stone Monument, which marks the narrowest distance between China and North Korea, separated by the Yalu River.

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Transfer to Antu (~4hr) where Changbai Mountain is located. This mountain range straddles across to North Korea; scenic sights include Heaven’s Lake (a glittering volcanic crater), Changbai Waterfall, Hot Springs (used by local hawkers to boil eggs) and Beauty Pine.

Ride a coach to Dunhua (~2hr), then take a bullet train to Dalian (~5.5hr). Upon arrival visit Xinghai Square – the world’s largest city square at approximately 1km2.

Its central square is shaped like a star and boasts white marble pillars.

DALIAN – SINGAPORE

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CHANGBAI MOUNTAIN

JILIN

Dunhua Antu

LIAONING

Tonghua

Panjin

Dandong

Dalian

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XINGHAI SQUARE

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Suzhou • Hangzhou 5D4N

JIANGSU Wuxi Suzhou

Hangzhou

ZHEJIANG

West Lake T he renowned West Lake has been inspiring poets, ar tists and scholars since the 9th century. Originally a lagoon, the Lake came into existence when a governor dredged the marshy expanse. T he Lake’s landscape was fur ther cul tivated over time. Today, numerous temples, pagodas, pavilions, gardens and ornamental trees surround the Lake – a picturesque sight through the seasons.

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HUMBLE ADMINISTRATOR’S GARDEN

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Day 1

SINGAPORE – WUXI – SUZHOU

Day 4

HANGZHOU

Day 5

HANGZHOU – SINGAPORE

Arrive at Wuxi and transfer to Suzhou (~1hr coach ride). Then explore the city at leisure.

Day 2

Day 3

SUZHOU

Visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This classically landscaped garden was built by a retired magistrate during the Ming Dynasty. Next, stroll along Shangtang Street. Start from Changmen Gate, then head north, and walk towards Tiger Hill. Historic attractions include Tiger Hill Pagoda, Sword Pool and Thousand Men Rock.

SUZHOU – HANGZHOU

Tour Suzhou Museum, designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei. The museum has a collection of over 400,000 artwork, consisting of Chinese paintings, calligraphy, porcelains, jade wares, etc. Next, ride a coach (~1hr) to Zhouzhuang Water Town – a charming ancient town surrounded by lakes and dotted with stone bridges. Highlights around the town include Twin Bridges, Quanfu Temple, Zhang Residence and Shen Residence. Thereafter, take a high-speed train to Hangzhou (~2hr).

Catch sunrise at West Lake – one of the most beautiful sights in China. Attractions around the lake include Broken Bridge, Bai Causeway and Su Causeway. Then take a boat ride and view Three Pools Mirroring the Moon as well as Shuangtou Bridge.

Visit Lingyin Temple also known as ‘Temple of the Soul’s Retreat’. The temple’s main hall features a statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni in lotus position.

Continue to Feilai Peak, where carved statues of Buddha and Kwan Yin can be found on the limestone caves. Next, head to Meijiawu Tea Village and Dragon Tea Village. Finally, stroll along the Bamboo-lined Path at Yunqi before transferring to the airport for departure.

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Guangdong • Fujian 6D5N Day 1

SINGAPORE – XIAMEN Arrive at Xiamen, also known as ‘Garden on the Sea’. Proceed to Jimei town, where Jimei School Village is located. Founded by Mr. Tan Kah Kee, a late prominent overseas Chinese and active philanthropist, the village houses 12 schools catering to varying age groups, including kindergarten, primary school, middle school, and university.

Day 2

XIAMEN – YONGDING

Visit Gulangyu, a 10min boat ride from Xiamen Island. Architecturally, the tranquil island has a strong southern European influence. Gulangyu is pedestrianised; enjoy strolling through attractions such as Sunlight Rock Scenic Area, Shuzhuang Garden and Piano Museum. After that, transfer to Yongding county by coach (~3hr).

CHUXI TULOU CLUSTER

Hakkas “Guest Families” Hakkas are a unique ethnic sub-group of the Han people. Originally from Nor th China, they were forced to migrate approximately five times, eventually sett ling in the South, during the fall of the Song dynasty. Hence, they came to be known as “guest families”. Hakkas are characteristically resilient; well-known figures include Lee Kwan Yew, Sun Yat Sun and Deng Xiaopeng.

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SUNLIGHT ROCK

GULANGYU

XIANGZI BRIDGE

FUJIAN

Xiamen

Yongding Meizhou

Chaozhou GUANGDONG

Day 3

YONGDING – MEIZHOU

Day 4

MEIZHOU – CHAOZHOU

Day 5

Day 6

Visit Chuxi Tulou Cluster, a UNESCO World Heritage site, consisting of five circular and several square-shaped rammed-earth buildings (tulou). Each building was constructed to house hundreds of people. Then ride a coach to Meizhou (~2.5hr).

Shantou

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Tour Yearning Tea Plantation and learn more about the Hakka culture. Thereafter, continue on to the Hakka Museum.

Transfer to Chaozhou by coach (~2.5hr).

5-NIGHT ACCOMMODATION

CHAOZHOU – SHANTOU

15 MEALS

Visit Xiangzi Bridge then breeze through Jiadi Lane on a rickshaw. In the afternoon, head to Shantou (~1hr coach ride), and take a city tour.

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Transfer from Shantou to Xiamen (~3.5hr drive), and head to the airport. Depart from Xiamen to Singapore.

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Guangzhou • Foshan • Zhongshan 6D5N

CANTON TOWER

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QINGHUI GARDEN

Day 1

SINGAPORE – GUANGZHOU Arrive at Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong province.

Day 2

Day 3

GUANGZHOU – SHUNDE – FOSHAN Transfer to Shunde (~1hr coach ride), and tour Qinghui Garden and Fengshui Water Village – two picturesque sights. Then enjoy local delights and a bit of shopping at Daliang Walking Street. After which, take a coach to Foshan (~1hr).

GUANGZHOU – ZHONGSHAN – GUANGZHOU Ride a coach (~1.5hr) to Zhongshan and visit the former residence of Sun Yat-sen. Next, enjoy fruit picking at a local farm before heading back to Guangzhou. End the day with some shopping along Beijing Road Pedestrian Street.

Day 5

GUANGZHOU

Explore the modern Flower City Square and head to Canton Tower. Continue to Sacred Heart Cathedral and Shamian Island, before ending the day shopping along Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street.

Day 6

Guangzhou Foshan Shunde Zhongshan

FOSHAN – ZHONGSHAN – GUANGZHOU

Visit the Ancestral Temple, an active Taoist temple and museum first built during the Song Dynasty. The museum is dedicated to Yewen, a Wing Chun master. The temple regularly plays host to martial arts performances and lion dance displays. Continue to Lingnan Tiandi and Shiwan Art Ceramic Factory. Thereafter, transfer back to Guangzhou (~1.5hr coach ride). Note: An overnight stay at Zhongshan can be arranged.

Day 4

GUANGDONG

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GUANGZHOU – SINGAPORE

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LI RIVER AND KARST MOUNTAINS

Guilin 5D4N Day 1

SINGAPORE − GUILIN

Day 3

YANGSHUO – LONGSHENG – GUILIN

Day 4

GUILIN

Day 5

GUILIN – SINGAPORE

Arrive at Guilin (Osmanthus Forest), renowned for its limestone karst peaks and fragrant Osmanthus trees.

Day 2

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GUILIN − YANGSHUO Take a coach ride to Yangshuo (~1hr). Then cruise down the Li River (Xingping section) and take in the poetic scenery which has inspired many Chinese landscape paintings.

Thereafter proceed to West Street – a cobbled street lined with restored architecture dating from the Qing dynasty. End the day enjoying Impression Sanjie Liu. Set against a spectacular natural backdrop of 12 mountain peaks and the Li River, this extravaganza depicts rural life, and involves a cast of over 600 local performers.

Transfer to Longsheng (~3hr by coach). Visit Longji Rice Terrace where rice paddies are beautifully tiered from mountains, with over 650 years of history. Continue to Dazhai Village. After which head back to Guilin (~2.5hr coach ride).

Explore Reed Flute Cave where a variety of limestone formations are illuminated with neon lights. Next, visit Jingjiang Princes’ Palace.

Constructed during the Ming dynasty, the Palace housed 14 successive princes and served as Sun Yatsen’s headquarters in the 1920s. In the evening stroll along Zhengyang Pedestrian Street.

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Longsheng

Guilin

Yangshuo GUANGXI

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Longji Rice Terrace Also known as ‘Dragon Backbone Ter race’, these ter raced fields are buil t into a range of high hills, cover ing 66km 2 . Construction of the ter races began dur ing the Yuan Dynasty and were completed in the early Qing Dynasty. T he r ice ter races twist round the contours of the mountainside like floating r ibbons - a breathtakingly beautiful sight to behold. Aside from the scenery, the area is a good place to learn more about the ethnic Zhuang and Yao cul ture.

REED FLUTE CAVE

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TRADITIONAL ANCIENT FISHING TOWN IN THREE GORGES

Yangtze River 7D6N Day 1

SINGAPORE – CHONGQING

a smaller boat to pass through Wu and Xiling Gorge. The most distinctive scenery along the Wu Gorge is the Twelve Peaks of Wushan; Xiling Gorge is the longest of Three Gorges, zigzagging approximately 79km.

Arrive at Chongqing, the largest municipality in southwest China, situated at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.

Day 2

CHONGQING – YANGTZE RIVER (CRUISE)

Day 5

Visit Hongya Cave, featuring a traditional-styled stilted complex built against a mountain. Then shop along Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street. From there, take a round-way trip on the Yangtze River Cableway. Next, stroll along Ciqikou Ancient Town, lined with local art shops, snack stores and old-styled tea houses. In the late afternoon, board a Yangtze cruise (3-night stay). The cruise departs from Chaotianmen Pier.

Day 3

Day 4

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Visit Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydro power project in the world. Disembark the ship at Yichang and ride a coach to Wudang Mountain in Shiyan (~5hr).

Day 6

SHIYAN

Day 7

SHIYAN – YICHANG – CHONGQING – SINGAPORE

YANGTZE RIVER (CRUISE) Located on the Ming Mountain, Fengdu county is known as ‘Ghost City’. The place is a complex of shrines and temples dedicated to the afterlife.

Popular landmarks in Last Glance at Home Tower, Nothing-to-be-Done Bridge, and Ghost Torturing Pass. In the evening dock at Zhongxian Port (optional: visit Shibao Village or watch the Three Kingdoms live performance).

YANGTZE RIVER (CRUISE) – YICHANG – SHIYAN

Tour Wudang Mountain, a Taoist centre renowned for its ancient architecture set against the peaks and ravines of the mountain range.

The mountain is also known as the birthplace of Wudang martial arts. Take a cable car to the Golden Summit. Then visit the Golden Palace, Nanyan Temple and Zixiao Temple.

Head to Yichang (~5hr by coach) then take a high-speed train (~4.5hr) to Chongqing and transfer to the airport for departure.

YANGTZE RIVER (CRUISE) In the morning dock at Fengjie Port (optional: tour Baidi City). Then pass through Qutang Gorge, the first of the Three Gorges. This is the shortest, yet most magnificent gorge. Next, board

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Shiyan HUBEI CHONGQING

Cruise iver Yichang eR z t g Yan Chongqing

CHINESE TRADITIONAL FOOD AT THE CIQIKOU ANCIENT TOWN

ZIXIAO TEMPLE (PURPLE HEAVEN PALACE)

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HONGYA CAVE

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Kunming • Lijiang • Dali 7D6N

STONE FOREST Lijiang

Day 1

SINGAPORE – KUNMING Arrive at Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan province.

Dali

Day 2

KUNMING

Day 3

KUNMING – LIJIANG

Kunming

YUNNAN

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Visit Stone Forest and be enchanted by the various limestone formations. Some have been creatively named, such as ‘Mother and Son’, and ‘Phoenix Bird’. Next, wander around Green Lake Park before finishing the day strolling down Nanping Pedestrian Street.

Fly to Lijiang (~1hr flight) in the morning. Upon arrival tour Baisha Village and immerse in the culture of the ethnic Naxi people. End the day exploring the Old Town of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

OLD TOWN OF LIJIANG

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LIJIANG

From Ganhaizi, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the most sacred site for the Naxi people. Then ride a cable car up to Spruce Meadow. Next, visit Black Dragon Pool Park, where charming pavilions and arch bridges feature against the mountain peak. Thereafter, stroll around Shuhe Ancient Town.

Day 5

LIJIANG – DALI

Day 6

DALI – KUNMING

Day 7

Take a coach to Dali (~3hr). In Xizhou town, learn about the Bai ethnic minority, then continue to Zhoucheng village, famed for the art of tie-dying. After which walk around the tranquil Dali Old Town.

View the Three Pagodas, then proceed to Erhai Lake Park, which offers a picturesque view of Erhai Lake coupled with the snow mantled Cangshang Mountain. In the afternoon, transfer back to Kunming via high-speed train (~2.5hr).

KUNMING – SINGAPORE

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JADE DRAGON SNOW MOUNTAIN

BLACK DRAGON POOL PARK

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Chengdu • Leshan 5D4N Day 1

SINGAPORE – CHENGDU Arrive at Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province.

Day 2

CHENGDU – LESHAN – MOUNT EMEI

Day 3

MOUNT EMEI – CHENGDU

LESHAN GIANT BUDDHA

Tour Huanglongxi Ancient Town – rich in rustic charm. Then pick fruits at a local farm. Next, take a coach ride to Le Shan (~2hr) and tour Leshan Giant Buddha. At 71m, this is the tallest stone Buddha statue in the world; it faces the sacred Mount Emei, with rivers Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi, flowing below its feet. The statue is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hop on a boat ride for a better perspective of the statue, before transferring to Mount Emei (~1hr by coach).

Explore Mount Emei, a sacred site to both Daoists and Buddhists. The Golden Summit is its main peak. Head back to Chengdu at the end of the day (~3hr by coach).

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Giant Pandas Giant pandas are one of the rarest and most endangered species in the world. T he wild panda population is estimated to be around 1,600, with another roughly 340 pandas in zoos worldwide.

A bay panda weighs a mere 100g at bir th; an adul t panda weighs 150kg on average. In China, there are approximately 49 reser ves dedicated to panda preser vation.

Day 4

CHENGDU

Day 5

CHENGDU – SINGAPORE

MOUNT EMEI

Visit Wenshu Temple, dedicated to Wenshu, the incarnation of Wisdom.

Continue to Wuhou Shrine, built in commemoration of Zhuge Liang, a brilliant military strategist from the Three Kingdoms Period. Then relax in a traditional Chinese tea house before continuing to Jinlin Old Street.

Tour Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. The facility has raised over 100 giant panda cubs.

Visit the panda nursery and observe pandas and other wild animals in well landscaped enclosures. Next, take a leisurely walk through Kuanzhai Alley, where buildings are in ancient Qing style. After which stroll along Chunxi Road for some shopping, then wander about Tianfu Square before heading to the airport.

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Chengdu 12 MEALS

Leshan Mount Emei

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Ningxia 6D5N Day 1

SINGAPORE – YINCHUAN Arrive at Yinchuan, the capital city of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Comprising a third of Yinchuan’s population, the Muslim Hui minority’s influence is evident in the city’s architecture and cuisine. Visit a local mosque (either Nanguan Mosque or China Huixiang Culture Garden) and learn more about how Islam is practiced in Ningxia.

Day 2

YINCHUAN – PINGLUO – YINCHUAN

Day 3

YINCHUAN

Day 4

Take a coach to Shahu Lake in Pingluo County (~1hr). A little oasis surrounded by sand dunes, the reed marshes in the Lake is home to a variety of birds including cranes, swans, seagulls and ducks. It is one of the best places in China for bird watching. In the late afternoon head back to Yinchuan.

Head to Western Xia Imperial Tombs (~2hr coach ride) the royal mausoleums of the emperors in the Western Xia Dynasty. The Tombs include nine imperial mausoleums, 254 subordinate tombs, one large architectural complex and more than 10 brick-and-tile kiln sites, all lined up along the eastern slope of the Helan Mountains. In the afternoon visit China Western Film Studio (~40min coach ride). Over 200 films have been shot here and the site is divided into Qing Dynasty Town, Ming Dynasty Town and Yinchuan Old Street.

Pingluo

Yinchuan

YICHUAN – ZHONGWEI

NINGXIA

Transfer to Shapotou, located in Zhongwei City (~2.5hr by coach). Enjoy the spectacular desert scenery; ride on a camel, try sand sliding or sit on a sheep skin raft down the Yellow River. Note: suggested activities are optional.

Day 5

ZHONGWEI – YICHUAN

Day 6

YICHUAN – SINGAPORE

Zhongwei

Visit Zhongwei High Temple, a multi-religious site built during the Qing Dynasty. In the late afternoon head back to Yichuan (~3.5hr coach ride).

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SHAPOTOU

WESTERN XIA IMPERIAL TOMBS

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Xi’an 5D4N Day 1

SINGAPORE – XI’AN

Day 3

Arrive at Xi’an, the capital city of Shaanxi Province.

Day 2

XI’AN

Visit the Terracotta Army, a collection of life-size pottery figures made to guard the first Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s tomb.

Continue to Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built during the Tang Dynasty, showcasing precious Buddhist relics. Thereafter, tour the Ancient City Wall, erected during the Ming Dynasty. Xi’an was originally a walled city, and these walls remain intact, forming a 14km long boundary dividing the inner part of the city, from the outer.

XI’AN

Explore Shaanxi History Museum.

The museum has a collection of 370,000 exhibits, chronicling Shaanxi civilisation and culture.

Then wander down Muslim Street known for selling halal Xi’an delicacies and typical Shaanxi snacks. In the evening, enjoy the amazing Tang Dynasty Show, a display of Chinese history and culture through music and dance.

Day 4

XI’AN – HUAYIN – XI’AN

Day 5

XI’AN – SINGAPORE

Take a day trip to Mount Hua, renowned for its elegant peaks, verdant tress and clear springs. The mountain is believed to be presided by a Daoist God and several temples and religious structures are situated on the mountain. Note: ~2hr drive from Xi’an to Huayin (one-way). An overnight stay at Mount Hua can be arranged.

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Terracotta Army Discovered in 1974 by peasants digging a well, the Ter racotta Ar my is one of the greatest archaeological discover ies of the 20th century. Modelled from yellow clay by hand, the figures were buil t to accompany the tomb of China’s First Emperor in his af terlife. More than 700,000 ar tisans and labourers were involved in the construction of the Ar my, which took an estimated 40 years to complete.

Huayin

Xi’an

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MOUNT HUA

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ZHANGJIAJIE FOREST PARK

Zhangjiajie • Fenghuang 7D6N Day 1

SINGAPORE – CHANGSHA

including rare tree species and medicinal herbs.

Tread along the Glass Skywalk; at an attitude of over 1.4km, this activity is for adventure seekers!

Finish the exploration by getting acquainted with a unique art form (sandstone painting) at Junsheng Art Gallery.

Arrive at Changsha, the capital city of Hunan province.

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Day 3

Day 4

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CHANGSHA – ZHANGJIAJIE Take a coach ride to Zhangjiajie (~4.5hr). Visit the Golden Whip Stream, known for its pristine water, and pass by Shui Rao Si Men. Next, hop onto a monorail train to tour the Ten Mile Gallery.

Day 5

Tour the Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie. The Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge hangs over a valley, providing a panoramic view. After which take a coach ride to Fenghuang (~4hr).

ZHANGJIAJIE

Ride a cable car up Tianzi Mountain. A partial view of the Wulingyuan Sceneric Area unveils at the top, of stunning cliff peaks and a sea of clouds.

Thereafter, explore Helong Park and Xihai Stone Forest. Then continue to Yuanjiajie to view the First Bridge under Heaven and Back Garden. Take the Bailong Elevator (335m glass lift) down. End the day strolling along Xibu Street.

ZHANGJIAJIE

Visit Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park.

Tianmen Mountain has an abundance of flora,

ZHANGJIAJIE – FENGHUANG

Day 6

FENGHUANG

Day 7

CHANGSHA – SINGAPORE

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Explore Fenghuang Ancient Town, a charming riverside settlement of rickety stilt houses (diaojiaolou), river boats and winding alleys.

Popular sites include East Gate Tower, Phoenix Hong Bridge, and Wanming Pagoda. Thereafter, head to Changsha (~6hr by coach).

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Zhangjiajie

Fenghuang

Changsha HUNAN

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Diaojiaolou Fenghuang once marked the boundary between the Han civilisations of the central plains and the Miao, Tujia, and Dong minor ities of the southwest. Diaojiaolou (hanging feet building) is a popular type of residence among ethnic minor ity communities in southern China. T hese structures are typically two to three storeys high, suppor ted by stil ts and reinforced by stone blocks at the base.

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Harbin 6D5N

Day 1

SINGAPORE – HARBIN Arrive at Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang Province, also known as ‘Ice City’. The best time to visit is late December to end February, during the annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival.

Day 2

HARBIN – CHINA SNOW TOWN

Take a coach to China Snow Town (~6hr), a winter wonderland with activities such as skiing, snow tubing, and dog sledding.*

Day 3

CHINA SNOW TOWN – YABULI

Day 4

YABULI – HARBIN

Day 5

HARBIN

Day 6

HARBIN – SINGAPORE

Ride a snowmobile up to Yangcao Mountain and catch a glimpse of the beautiful sunrise set against the snowscape. Proceed to Yabuli Ski Resort (~3hr coach ride), China’s largest ski resort. There is ample snowfall, with roughly 30-50cm of snow in Yabuli Snow Mountain.

The resort also has eight snow-making and six snow-grooming machines to ensure sufficient snow.*

Visit New Sport Committee Ski Resort where ski runs of beginner, intermediate and advanced levels are available.* Then transfer to Harbin (~3.5hr coach ride).

Tour Sun Island. During the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival the Island hosts the Harbin International Snow Sculpture Art Expo – a spectacular display of snow sculptures.

Continue to Harbin Ice and Snow World, another important venue for the Festival. Enjoy the magical ice lanterns and sculptures, coupled with light displays.

*Note: suggested snow activities are optional.

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