| China Highlights Short Tours | | Do you have a long weekend free? Have several naughty children who deserve a “special”? Want to do a quick trip outside of the big city to experience a new part of the “authentic” China? Want to do something “different” but are on a limited budget? CnAdventure offers plenty of hot excursions of 5 days or less. Consider a quick cultural trip to see the Terracotta warriors, the old town of Pingyao, the Hanging Temple, the Hakka earthen building in Fugian, or the Kongfu tour at Shaolin, all of these being listed by UNESCO as heritage treasures. You could also consider a quick adventure trip: hiking along a remote section of the Great Wall, or trekking the Leaping Tiger Gorge, or spring bird-watching at Bedaihe, or horseback-riding in Inner Mongolia, or rafting/biking in Guilin, anything to take a real adventure break from city life! Where would you like to go? E-mail us about making you a personalized itinerary. | | 16 Itineraries China Highlights Short Trips | Duration: 2 Days Effort Price: CNY1320/P, $197/P Chengde is approx. 250 km northeast of Beijing. Its moderate climate offered a pleasant change from the imperial capital's summer heat. In 1703, a vacation palace was built in this scenic mountain area. Qing Emperor Kangxi called it the Imperial Summer Resort, or Escaping-the-heat Mountain Villa. On this sightseeing tour you will visit: Putuozongsheng Temple, a replica of Potala Palace in Lhasa, was built by Emperor Qianlong in 1790. Qianlong extended the idea started by his grandfather, Emperor Kangxi, to show repect to minority envoys by building replicas of minority architecture. Xumifushou Temple, a replica of Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, was built in honour of the sixth Panchen Lama for his visit to the Qing emperor in 1781. The roof of its largest hall is decorated with eight conspicuous copper dragons. | | Duration: 3 Days Effort Price: CNY5940/P, $887/P Guilin, at home and abroad, is primarily known for its enticing and unique scenery. Chinese frequently refer to it as the world's most beautiful scenery. Venture into the countryside in Yangshou, cycle through the rice paddies and raft on Yulong River. All of these will make you a wonderful experience of real China. | | Duration: 3 Days Effort Price: CNY2660/P, $397/P We will take you to the cradle of Chinese Shaolin Kung fu - the Shaolin Temple to explore the evolution of Shoalin Kung fu. The Longmen Grottoes are one of the three most famous ancient sculptural sites in China. There are over 2100 niches, more than 100,000 statues, some 40 pagodas and 3600 tablets and steles in the caves of Guyang, Binyang and Lianhua.Moreover, the highlight of this tour is visiting Chinese traditional cave dwelling | | Duration: 3 Days Effort Price: CNY5330/P, $796/P New member of the World Heritage sites-Hakka Earthen building exploration. Environmentally friendly trekking instead of vehicle transfer in diverse hakka villages. Overnight in one of the Earthen buildings to deeply experience local Hakka’s life. | | Duration: 3 Days Effort Price: CNY3155/P, $471/P Leisure tour to grassland and desert is designed for the family in Beijing to enjoy a free and leisure time during the weekend or the people who would like to relax in the endless grassland, desert and fresh air in Inner Mongolia. The grassland is named Huitengxile, the best one from Hohhot---the capital city of Inner Mongolia. The splendid Kubuqi Dessert means bowstring in Inner Mongolian There is a special discount for the group of student and company. | | Duration: 3 Days Effort Price: CNY2070/P, $309/P "Pingyao, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is an exceptionally well-preserved traditional Han Chinese city. Its city walls, old temples and courtyard houses were built in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Located on the old trade route between Beijing and Xi'an, Pingyao was one of the flourishing trade centres in northern China. It was here, where China's first banks were set up in the early 18th century which rapidly developed into a widespread network of banks all over the country. After its heyday the city fell into decline after about 1850, and its streets stayed unchanged since then because of the lack of money for maintenance work. On this 4-day trip you will not only visit the old town with its old streets and courtyard houses complexes, but also Zhengguo Temple, Shuanglin Temple and Jinci Temple. | | Duration: 3 Days Effort Price: CNY1580/P, $236/P One of China's four most famous "Buddhist Grottoes", Yungang Buddhist Grottoes are 16 kilometers west of Datong. 53 caves are cut into the southern cliffs of Wuzhou Hill which contain over 50000 magnificently carved Buddist statues.Hanging Temple is a wooden construction supported by a few wooden posts, leaning over the sheer cliffs above Golden Dragon Canyon. The Hanging Temple dates back to the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534 AD). Its halls and pavilions are connected by verandas, bridges and boardwalks. | | Duration: 4 Days Effort Price: CNY3030/P, $452/P The Confucius Culture Tour is designed to introduce the real China to you. You will be surprised to see the posh shopping malls in the big cities. You will also marvel at the simple but happy life of Confucius descendants in Qufu, who still follow the doctrines of their ancestor. | | Duration: 4 Days Effort Price: CNY2700/P, $403/P Mt. Huangshan(Yellow Mountain) is one of the World Nature Heritage site in China. Amazing sunrise, sunglow and beauty of seas clouds make you a worderful trip. If you are good hkier why not enjoy 2-day hiking here? | | Duration: 4 Days Effort Price: CNY4060/P, $606/P This tour is designed for the family stay in Beijing or who has a short holiday in capital to enjoy a free and leisure time. It includes not only the endless beautiful grassland but also the culture city-Chengde and the famous Great Wall—one of the greatest wonders of the world. | | Duration: 4 Days Effort Price: CNY3030/P, $452/P Pingyao, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is an exceptionally well-preserved traditional Han Chinese city. Its city walls, old temples and courtyard houses were built in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Located on the old trade route between Beijing and Xi'an, Pingyao was one of the flourishing trade centres in northern China. It was here, where China's first banks were set up in the early 18th century which rapidly developed into a widespread network of banks all over the country. One of China's four most famous "Buddhist Grottoes", Yungang Buddhist Grottoes are 16 kilometers west of Datong. 53 caves are cut into the southern cliffs of Wuzhou Hill which contain over 50000 magnificently carved Buddist statues. One of China's four most famous "Buddhist Grottoes", Yungang Buddhist Grottoes are 16 kilometers west of Datong. 53 caves are cut into the southern cliffs of Wuzhou Hill which contain over 50000 magnificently carved Buddist statues. | | Duration: 4 Days Effort Price: CNY250/P, $37/P Xian Terracotta Warrior classic tour | | Duration: 4 Days Effort Price: CNY2350/P, $351/P Inner Mongolia leisure tour is designed for the family in Beijing to enjoy a free and leisure time during the weekend or the people who would like to relax in the endless grassland and fresh air in Inner Mongolia. The grassland is named Huitengxile, the best one from Hohhot---the capital city of Inner Mongolia.There is a special discount for the group of student and company. | | Duration: 4 Days Effort Price: CNY2980/P, $445/P Renown as the 'Ice City', Harbin, is not only rich in cultural heritage but is also famous for its beautiful natural scenery, ensuring an unforgettable tour. This tour takes you around the city visiting Sun Island Scenic Resort, Siberian Tiger Park, Harbin Ice and Snow World and so on. | | Duration: 4 Days Effort Price: CNY2730/P, $407/P This trip is designed for the travelers who are keen on the Tibetan culture and the amazing highland scenery. You will spend 4-day in Lhasa, the holy capital of Tibet, where we will explore its monasteries, temples and local Tibetan's daily life under the guidance of our experience Tibetan Guide. | | Duration: 5 Days Effort Price: CNY3350/P, $500/P The Mount Emei-Leshan Giant Buddha Historic Scenic Area, situated in the Leshan Region, Sichuan Province, consists of two parts, Mount Emei and the Leshan Giant Buddha. In Chinese the name Emei is homonymous to moth brow, to suggest that the mountain is wriggling "like the head of a smaller strain of cicada named qin, and the brows of a moth". | | | | | | Ø Guide is knowledgeable about the sightseeing landmarks and Chinese history. Ø Very helpful and “热心” in ensuring we are comfortable in our accommodation. Ø Both the guide and driver are very punctual and come earlier to the hotel and fetch us. Ø Both are very warm and friendly Than you to both Mr. Wu(Chenney) and Mr. Xu for the great time we had. We enjoy ourselves very much. | | | | | We ready to help. If you have any question, please send it to our experienced travel assistants! * Please input your full name: * Your Email: * Please input your question: Email response within 24 hours | |