China Archaeological Tours & Cruises

Explore China through its regional cuisine on this 12-day culinary tour. Savor Peking Duck in Beijing and a dumpling feast in Xi’an, the old Chinese capital. In Sichuan Province, sit down to Chengdu’s famous hot pot and spend a day volunteering at a panda base. Close in Shanghai with a family-run cooking class and an evening on the Bund.

This challenging 4-day Great Wall tour explores Gubeikou, Jinshanling, Wangjinglou, and wild Jiankou. You trek steep ridges and quiet paths far from the masses, visiting ancient villages along the way. It serves as an excellent extension to other China tours, offering a deeper, active experience beyond a standard Beijing day trip.

Experience China's landmark history and active adventure on a 25-day trip from Beijing to Hong Kong. Walk the Great Wall, see the Terracotta Warriors and Chengdu's pandas, and cruise the Yangtze River. Hike among Zhangjiajie's sandstone pillars and Longsheng's rice terraces, bike and raft along the Yulong River, and explore Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Explore China on foot on this active 13-day tour. Hike the unrestored Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, see the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, and watch giant pandas in Chengdu. Stand beneath the Leshan Giant Buddha, trek between Zhuang and Yao villages in the Longsheng rice terraces, and hike a quiet stretch of the Li River to Xingping.

Discover East Asia on a 16-day cruise from Hong Kong to Incheon aboard Silver Muse, visiting Taiwan, Japan, Shanghai, Beijing and Seoul. Discover Ryukyuan heritage, historic ports, traditional temples, island cultures, architectural landmarks, local markets and major cities across China, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea, plus scenic coastlines.

Discover Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand on this 14-day cruise from Hong Kong, China to Bangkok, Thailand aboard Atlas Adventurer. Explore Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc Island, Sihanoukville, Koh Kood, and enjoy scenic navigation across the Hainan Strait, South China Sea, and Gulf of Thailand.

Discover Japan, Okinawa, Taiwan, and Hong Kong on this 11-day cruise from Kobe to Hong Kong aboard Atlas Adventurer. Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, historic castles, subtropical islands, and coastal cities. Explore Yakushima, Amami Oshima, Ishigaki Island, Taipei, and enjoy scenic cruising across the East China Sea.

Discover the ancient capital of Xi’an on this 3-day tour. Visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors, walk the Ming Dynasty City Wall, and explore the Shaanxi History Museum. Take a hands-on calligraphy lesson, wander the vibrant Muslim Quarter, visit the underground Hanyang Tomb, and sit down to a Xi’an dumpling dinner, a local specialty.

This 2-day extension follows two remote sections of the Great Wall of China: Gubeikou, built in 1378 to repel Mongol invasions, and Jinshanling, home to nearly 70 uniquely built watchtowers. Add it to your Beijing itinerary for a day of challenging hiking, an overnight near the wall, and a second day along one of its best-preserved stretches.