Chinese culture is one of the world's oldest culture, originating thousands of years ago.The area over which the culture prevails covers a large geographical region in East Asia and is extremely diverse, with customs and traditions varying greatly between provinces, cities, or even towns as well.
Cultural and historical tour definitely not only opens up the history, culture and religion but also reflects the language and the livelihood of people you visit, equipping you with a wide variety of experiences. Visiting historical places such as graceful temples, elegant palaces, forts, monasteries, picturesque streets, sacred pilgrimage sites, historical monuments, etc.
Historical and Cultural Sites
China has a rich history dating back thousands of years, which means this country has numerous historical sites that are popular among tourists. From the Great Wall to the birthplace of Mao Zedong, the Historic Sites in China paint a fascinating picture of this country’s incredible past.
Whether you’re interested in its ancient past or the modern story, the historic sites in China offer a tangible link to times gone by and a way to immerse oneself in the history. Among the very best of these cultural attractions are the world famous Terracotta Army and of course the Great Wall of China. However, there are hundreds of other fascinating places to explore, from Huanghuacheng to the Forbidden City and many others.
Architecture
Chinese architecture demonstrates an architectural style that developed over millennia in China, before spreading out to influence architectures all throughout East Asia. Since the solidification of the style in the early imperial period, the structural principles of Chinese architecture have remained largely unchanged, the main changes being only the decorative details.
Traditional architecture holds a special place in Chinese culture, being listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites are because of the uniqueness and historical significance. Masterpieces of Chinese architecture, such as the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Mogao Caves are just a small part of China's cultural heritages.
The architecture tour will present you the very best of the fascinating old styles and sensational new wave of Chinese designs. Travelling all the way from the Northern China to the South, you will explore different styles, structures and materials used in various regions.
Pilgrimage
Religious tourism, also commonly referred to as faith tourism, is a type of tourism that people travel for pilgrimage, missionary, or leisure (fellowship) purposes. Along history, Buddhism, Taoism, Islamic and other religions in China has exerted great influence on social life, architecture, philosophy, literature, paintings and many other parts. Many religion-related sites had been left and become sacred destination of pilgrim.
Well-preserved religious monuments in China are throughout the country, from the Potala Palace in Tibet to the Mogao Grottos in Gansu, from the Id Kah mosque in Kashgar to Baiyun Taoist Temple in Beijing...Combined with beautiful natural surroundings, these sacred places of worship have become popular spots.
Silk Road
The Great Silk Road is the name of an ancient transcontinental trunk, once linked the East and the West. Owing to the Silk Road, the western world got to know about China, one of the most mysterious countries of antiquity. It was the road by which silk and other goods, unknown in Europe before, began being exported to the Western countries in the II century BC.
The Silk Road started from the ancient capital of China - Chang’ an (modern Xi'an), then ran through the Dunhuang city of Gansu province, where the Silk Road was divided into the Northern and Southern roads. The caravan road in Lanzhou - Dunhuang section borders with the Gobi Desert and this part of the road was considered one of most dangerous due to the frequent raids carried out by nomads from the North. The only protection for trade caravans was the Great Wall erected along this section.
From Dunhuang through Kamul, Turpan and Urumqi, there ran the Northern Road which is mainly used to transport silk and other goods from central China. The Southern road stretched through Cherchen, Hotan, Yarkand and Kashgar cities. Jadeite, greenstone and other precious stones, extracted from the Tian Shan Mountains were mainly transported by this road.
In the antiquity and Middle Ages, the Silk Road acted not only as a trunk for commerce, but also the way that Buddhist monks preach, disseminating their teachings. Thereby Buddhism spread from India to China and central Asia. The Silk Road tour allow us to witness the old trade route with its splendid cultural relics and natural beauty, to venture into the ancient cities and the wild west China.
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01. Explore the fabulous Nyingchi landscapes - pure lakes surrounded by wild forests, giant glaciers, snow mountains,grasslands,villages, etc.02. Count the steps up to the Potala Palace — the holy palace of Tibetan Buddhism, and the Symbol …
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01. A historical relicss of the ancient silk road tour in south Xinjiang, Experience a bazaar that has existed for centuries on the Silk Road, enjoy kebabs in the night market while Uyghur music and dance videos blare from the vendors, explo…
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01. A top classic pilgrimage route and experience the best religious atmosphere in China, all across the region, throughout the year, Tibetan pilgrims can be seen walking, riding, or even prostrating along the side of the road towards their …
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01. Visit the world’s largest and most complete sanctuary for giant panda -Wolong Panda Reserve , where researchers are trying their best to release zoo panda to wild.02. Immerse yourself into the unique beauty of Western Sichuan in Mt Sigu…
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01. A historical relicss of the ancient silk road tour in south Xinjiang, Exploring the hub connecting China to Central Asian countries, stroll around the Old Town, to explore the special culture of local people in Kashgar. Experience a baza…
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01. Monlam Festival (or The Great Prayer Festival) is the grandest religious festival in Tibet, the 10-Day Amdo Tibetan Monlam Festival tour offers you an opportunity to attend festival events with thousands of local Tibetan nomads, you can …
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01. A holy pilgrimage route that covers several topical Tibetan Buddhists monasteries in west Sichuan.02. splendid nature sceneries include grassland, snow-capped mountains, plateau lakes etc, ancient Tibetan villages, sacred monasterious, a…
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01. Roaming at Ruoergai Grand Prairie Enjoy beautiful view at this prairie which is one of "Top 10 Most Beautiful Wetlands" in China, enjoy the scenery of the grassland, along with seeing the vigor of the vast prairie, you can also…
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01. Experience the history, culture relics, ethnic minorities, landscape, and local interaction along the great Silk Road, touch the heartbeat under the ground of the Silk Road.02. Witness the desert wonder — Crescent Moon Spring — and sho…
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01. Experience the history, culture relics, ethnic minorities, landscape, and local interaction along the great Silk Road, touch the heartbeat under the ground of the Silk Road.02. Immerse yourself in the mystery of the world famous undergro…
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01. Have a walk in the believed-to-be “Paradise of Photographers” Xinduqiao to experience local Khampa Tibetan landscape and local people,enjoying the endless sub-alpine meadow, scattered yaks in Xinduqiao.02. Visiting the highest town in …
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01. Experience the original merchant lifestyle, visit master craftsmen, see superb handwork skills, and gain an in-depth understanding of the ethnic minorities’ cultures in Xijiang Miao Village.02. Appreciating different views of the waterf…
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01. A close visit of Zhuang, Dong, Miao, Yao ethnic minority people , photography and explore the charming culture and architecture of minorities.02. Relax while cruising along the picturesque Li River, this beautiful river offers fantastic …
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01. Specially arrange a 3days tour in Lhasa to hava a deep experience of the various kinds of Tibetan Culture, also a very good opportunity to shoot the local people.02. Count the steps up to the Potala Palace — the holy palace of Tibetan B…
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01. Driving through one of China's most amazing expressway-Yaxi Expressway, which is acclaimed as an "expressway in the clouds" as it ascends 7.5 meters for every kilometer.02. Take the famous pig-boat leisurely sailing on the …
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01. Immerse yourselves in old towns in Dali, Lijiang and Zhongdian, admire colorful minority costumes and exotic tradition cultures, meet the hospitality of unsophisticated Tibetan people…02. Enter deep into the Tibetan world of Shangri-La,…
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