16-Day China Walking Adventure Tour

Discover the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with nearly 1,000 buildings, grand halls, and defensive walls. Built in the 15th century, it showcases imperial architecture, traditional Chinese craftsmanship, and fascinating history—a must-visit Beijing landmark and heritage site.

Climb to the top of Jingshan Park for one of the best panoramic views of Beijing, overlooking the Forbidden City’s golden roofs. Once an imperial garden, this lush park offers a peaceful escape and a glimpse into ancient royal leisure life.

Meander through the labyrinthine Hutongs, the traditional alleyways of old Beijing. Enjoy a fun family rickshaw ride through the narrow streets, passing by courtyard homes and local shops, and get a glimpse of authentic Beijing life that's far from the modern cityscape.

Hike Jinshanling, a beautifully restored Ming-era Great Wall section 78 miles from Beijing. Experience dramatic mountain scenery and watchtowers. Less crowded than other sections, it provides insight into the Wall’s historical purpose while offering incredible views and photo opportunities.

Temple of Heaven Park, formerly known as "Temple of Heaven and Earth", is located at No. 7 Dongli, Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It was first built in the 18th year of the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty (1420) and renamed "Temple of Heaven" in the 9th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1530). It was the site for emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to "worship heaven" and "pray for valleys", with a total area of 273 hectares. It is the largest existing ancient sacrificial building complex in China and the largest and most well preserved ancient sacrificial building complex in the world. On January 1, 1918, it was designated as Temple of Heaven Park and opened to the public

Marvel at the Terracotta Warriors, Qin Shi Huang’s army entombed to protect him in the afterlife. Each life-sized warrior has unique facial features and uniforms. Visit the nearby art ceramics and lacquer factory for souvenirs—a world-renowned archaeological treasure.

The Muslim Quarter, also known as Fangshang, is a food and culture district located in Beiyuanmen Street, Lianhu District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. It consists of streets such as Beiyuanmen, Beiguangji Street, Xiyangshi, Dapiyuan, Huajuexiang, and Sajinqiao. This area formed a Hui ethnic settlement from the late Northern Song Dynasty to the early Southern Song Dynasty, and developed into a traditional commercial activity area during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, named after the long-term settlement of Hui residents. In 1992, it was renovated into a bluestone pavement and a block imitating Ming and Qing architecture. In 1993, an antique cultural tourism street was built.
There are currently 10 mosques in the block, including the Huajue Lane Mosque. The architecture blends traditional Chinese and Islamic styles, reflecting the integration of multi-ethnic cultures and traces of ancient commercial exchanges. As a Muslim food gathering place in northwest China, it gathers featured snacks such as beef and mutton steamed buns, cured beef and mutton, and Jinggao, among which beef and mutton steamed buns are featured by manual breaking and old soup cooking.

Climb Da Ci’en Temple near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Built in 648, it commemorates the emperor’s mother and offers impressive architecture and scenic views—a spiritual and historical site of Xi’an.

Walk along Xi’an’s Ancient City Wall, built in 1370 with 12-meter-high walls and 98 watchtowers. Take in sweeping city views, explore well-preserved ramparts, and appreciate the defensive ingenuity of this historic fortification—a must-do cultural experience in Xi’an.

The Hanyangling Museum of Emperor Jing of Han is located on the banks of the Wei River in the northern suburbs of Xi'an, and was established based on the national key cultural relic protection unit Hanyangling. It was completed and opened on September 30, 1999, with a total area of 20 square kilometers. It is now a national first-class museum, a national archaeological site park, and a national AAAA level tourist attraction. Hanyang Mausoleum is a cemetery where Emperor Jing of the Western Han Dynasty, Liu Qi, and Empress Wang were buried together in a different tomb. It was first built in 153 BC and completed in 126 BC. The total area of the cemetery is 20 square kilometers, and the construction time lasted for 28 years. The institute has four basic exhibitions: Archaeological Exhibition Hall, Imperial Mausoleum Outer Pit Site Protection Exhibition Hall, Nanquemen Site Protection Exhibition Hall, and Ancestral Temple Site, displaying more than 10000 cultural relics.
In April 1963, the Yangling Mausoleum of Emperor Jing of Han was announced as the first batch of key cultural relics protection units in Shaanxi Province. On June 25, 2001, the Yangling Mausoleum of Emperor Jing of Han was announced by the State Council as the fifth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. In May 2008, the Yangling Museum of Emperor Jing of Han was awarded the title of "National First Class Museum". On October 9, 2010, the Yangling Museum of Emperor Han Jing was announced by the National Cutural Heritage Administration as the first batch of national archaeological sites parks. On May 18, 2024, the Yangling Museum of Emperor Jing of Han won the "Top 100 Overseas Influential Museums" award and was included in the "Top 10 Overseas Influential Museums of Cultural Relics and Historical Sites" list.

The Old Town of the Old Town of Lijiang, located in the ancient city district of Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, is located in Bazi, the Old Town of Lijiang. In a narrow sense, it refers to Dayan Ancient City. The world cultural heritage "the Old Town of Lijiang" includes Dayan Ancient City (including Black Dragon Pond), Shuhe Ancient Buildings, and Baisha Ancient Buildings. The Old Town of Lijiang covers an area of 7.279 square kilometers.
The Old Town of Lijiang was built at the end of the Song Dynasty and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty. The ancestors of Lijiang Mu family moved their ruling center from Baisha Ancient Town to Shizishan, and began to build a housing city, called "Daye Market". In the Ming Dynasty, the establishment, consolidation and improvement of the chieftain system made the Old Town of Lijiang enter the first brilliant period in its history. In the Qing Dynasty, with the improvement of agricultural productivity and the development of handicrafts, the Old Town of Lijiang gradually developed into a commercial center. Since the Republic of China, there have been more than 1200 businesses in the Old Town of Lijiang. In December 2002, the State Council officially approved the removal of land from the Old Town of Lijiang and the establishment of Lijiang as a city. The Old Town of Lijiang has integrated the essence of Han, Bai, Yi, Tibetan, Naxi and other ethnic groups from the overall layout of the city to engineering and architecture. There is no regular road network and strict city walls in the city. The streets within the ancient city of Dayan are built along the mountains and waters, paved with red breccia. There are attractions such as the Wangu Tower, Mufu, Wufeng Tower, Heilongtan, Wenchang Palace, Fang Guoyu's former residence, Puji Temple, Sifang Street, Kegongfang, and Xueshan Academy. In April 2026, the Old Town of Lijiang was named by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism due to management services and other issues.

The Mu Mansion fully reflects the charm and temperament of Ming Dynasty Central Plains architecture, while retaining the rustic and rough charm of Tang and Song Dynasty Central Plains architecture. The layout of the mansion's waterways and flowing water also witnesses the spirit of Naxi traditional culture. The central axis of Mufu is 369 meters long, facing west and east, "welcoming the rising sun and gaining wood energy". To the left is Qinglong Mountain (Yulong Mountain), to the right is Baihu Mountain (Tiger Mountain), backed by Xuanwu Mountain (Lion Mountain), and to the southeast is Guishan Mountain. Snake Mountain faces each other and guards the pass. Mufu embraces the ancient city, and along the central axis, there are 15 buildings built according to the terrain, including Zhongyi Fang, Yimen, Qianhui Hall, Wanjuan Tower, Hufa Hall, Guangbi Tower, Yuyin Tower, Sanqing Hall, Supporting Hall, Attic, Stage, Cross Street Tower, Family Courtyard, Corridor, Palace and Post Station, with a total of 162 rooms. There are eleven plaques bestowed by several emperors in the yamen, which read "Loyalty and Righteousness", "Sincere Service to the Country", "Ji Ning Border", etc

The Lijiang Naxi Dongba Cultural Museum was established in 1984, formerly known as the Lijiang County Museum, and is the first county-level museum in Yunnan Province. The museum is located next to Heilongtan Park in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, covering an area of 7 acres. The building adopts the traditional Naxi layout of "three squares and one screen wall" and "four in five courtyards". There are over 12000 cultural relics in the collection, including 67 national first-class cultural relics and nearly 3000 Naxi Dongba cultural relics. It is an important Dongba cultural relics collection institution. Permanent exhibitions such as the "Naxi Dongba Culture Exhibition" and the collection of Dongba ancient books and documents were included in the Memory of the World Heritage List in 2003

Black Dragon Pond, also known as Yuquan Park and Dragon King Temple, is located at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain in the ancient city area of the Old Town of Lijiang City, Yunnan Province. It was built in the second year of Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1737). After many renovations in the 60th year of Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1795) and the 18th year of Guangxu's reign (1892), it is the source of the water system of the ancient city of Lijiang. The spring water converges into a pool with an area of nearly 40000 square meters.
The park is home to ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, such as the Dragon God Temple, Deyue Tower, Suocui Bridge, and Yuhuang Pavilion. The remains of the Ming Dynasty, such as the Wufeng Tower and Jiefang Linmen Tower, were relocated in the later period, forming a complex of buildings that integrates Han, Tibetan, and Naxi styles. It was listed as a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit in 1996 and upgraded to a key national cultural relic protection unit in 2006. In the 17th year of the Jiaqing reign (1812) and the 15th year of the Guangxu reign (1889), he was twice granted the title of "Dragon God" by imperial decree. After the Republic of China, historical buildings such as Guangbi Tower and Wenming Square gradually moved in. In 1963, Guo Moruo wrote plaques and couplets for Deyue Tower

Today it is time to trek Tiger Leaping Gorge where the Yangtze River surges through one of the world's deepest gorges. It is known as one of the best hikes in China and beyond. The walk starts at Changping village on a series of steep switchbacks. Walk on the high road above Yangtze River, to take in stunning wild scenery. And you may encounter horse wranglers. The hiking trail takes us first to Naxi Guesthouse for lunch and then to our overnight accommodation at Tea Horse Guesthouse or the same class.

Wake up from a long sleep to enjoy superb views of Tiger Leaping Gorge, and the surrounding snow-capped mountains, which are the holy mountain of local Naxi People. Continue your trek up and dowm, immersing into a fresh natural world. End drive back to Lijiang. 

Visit the spectacular Longji Terraces with one-way cable car included, enjoying panoramic mountain and terrace scenery.

Explore Longji Rice Terraces, carved 500 years ago into hillsides near Guilin. Trek from Ping An village, passing scenic steps and panoramic viewpoints, and meet Yao women with their iconic long hair. A must-visit for Great Wall-style scenic walks, photography, and authentic cultural encounters.

Enjoy the walking tour from Ping'an Village to Dazhai today. Starting from No. 1 sightseeing point to view sunrise in the morning, and then walk 12km and takes about 4hrs to Dazhai Village. Altitude changes between 450m and 1150m. On the way, you'll take in the incredible view of terraced fields again, and witness yourself the local way of living and farming. Meet your car and drive to Guilin city in the afternoon.

Embark on a scenic Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. Glide past towering karst peaks, rice paddies, and tranquil villages, capturing iconic landscapes seen in Chinese ink paintings. This immersive cruise is one of the most scenic Guilin attractions and offers a peaceful way to admire the region’s natural beauty.

Moon Hill, also known as Moon Hill in English, is located in Fenglou Village, Gaotian Town, Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is the endpoint of the Ten Mile Gallery Landscape Belt, with its main peak reaching an altitude of 380 meters.
There is a natural stone arch that runs through the mountain top, with an average height and width of about 50 meters. It was formed during the Quaternary glacial period and exhibits dynamic changes from the first quarter moon to the second quarter moon due to differences in perspective. The mountain belongs to the karst landform, and the stalactites at the top of the cave resemble Wu Gang and Yu Tu. In the Qing Dynasty, Xu Tingzheng wrote a poem praising the "Moon Hanging on the Peak", and historical relics such as the San Dishui Neolithic Site are distributed around it.

Today, we transfer to Yulong Bridge for a lovely walk alongside the Yulong River, a tributary of Li River, with even more beautiful landscape. We follow the trail through the Yangshuo countryside - of limestone peaks, rural farmlands, orchard, authentic villages - to knock on the door of a local family. Chat with the friendly host to understand local life. Then enjoy a tasty luch at a local restaurant. After that, return to Yangshuo for free time to explore the town.

Guilin Art Museum, formerly known as Guilin Exhibition Hall, was built and put into use in 1964. It is a cultural landmark building in Guilin after the founding of the People's Republic of China. The museum is located on the east side of Jiefang Bridge in Guilin City, adjacent to the Li River and Seven Star Scenic Area. It is surrounded by mountains and waters, creating a peaceful atmosphere amidst the hustle and bustle. The overall architecture integrates the residential buildings of northern Guangxi, Suzhou gardens, and Huizhou architectural styles. It is the only remaining architectural model with historical and cultural value in Guilin, designed by Chinese master architect Liang Sicheng, led by Wang Dianli, and designed by Yang Hongxun, Lu Chushi, Zhou Peizheng, and others. Its architectural manuscript has been included in Chinese architectural textbooks and used for teaching architecture majors at universities such as Tsinghua University.

Tai Ping Shan is the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island, with an elevation of 552 meters. At the beginning of the 19th century, Victoria Peak had become a landmark waterway for cargo ships entering ports. Due to the hot and humid climate in Hong Kong, Tai Ping Shan has naturally become a summer resort for many high-ranking officials and nobles.
Around 1868, the sixth Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Murray MacIntyre, selected this location to build a summer villa. Moving to Taiping Mountain has become a trend favored by the wealthy, prominent, and famous gentlemen. At that time, when officials and ladies had to travel back and forth to the mountaintop, they would hire human powered sedans carried by sedan chair bearers in neat uniforms as a means of transportation. In 1904, residing in Taiping Mountain was officially designated as an exclusive right of the upper class and foreign diplomats.