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Explore remote villages on one of the below 10 unique China cultural experiences for 2027 or 2028. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Local Market Visits, Hiking, Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, and Wildlife Viewing and cost from $1,490 for experiences of 5 to 14 days. Tell us about your ideal China cultural trip and our China experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.

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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan
from $4,661
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Hiking Enchanted China

10 Day Itinerary
  • Visit a small Miao village
  • Hike to waterfalls & along rivers
  • Explore Fenghuang Ancient Town
  • View Qinglong Cave Temple
Activities
Homestays
Activity Level
Challenging
Spend 10 days trekking through Guizhou and Hunan, two of China’s most diverse regions. Meet locals and learn about their unique culture, customs, and history as you travel through the mountains. Enjoy rich cultural connections and breathtaking landscapes. View the Southern Sky Column used in Avatar and explore Fanjingshan trails.
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Rice terraces and mountains in China
from $3,287
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Essence of China

10 Day Itinerary
  • Walk along the Great Wall
  • Wander the countryside of Yangshuo
  • Explore Longji Rice Terraces
  • Visit the Terracotta Warriors
Activities
Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 10-day tour of China is the perfect introduction into Chinese culture and history, with stops in the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Hutong Province and Great Wall in Beijing. View the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, stroll through the rice terraces in Longji and end with a river float in Yangshuo.
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Pudacuo National Forest Park
from $3,085
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Legendary Yunnan

10 Day Itinerary
  • Walk along the Jade Trail
  • Visit the bustling Xizhou market
  • Climb Lion Hill for panoramic views
  • Explore Nixi Pottery Village
Starts / Ends
Kunming / Lijiang
Activity Level
Relaxed
Enjoy the most of Southern China from its ancient culture to its breathtaking mountain scenary. Our Yunnan Tour is a great option for those looking to get off the beaten path to experience the rural life and landscape of China's most southern province
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Hong Kong golden pagoda Nan Lian gardens beneath skyscrapers
from $1,876
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Hong Kong

4 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the exhibits at Ocean Park
  • Visit Tai-O Village
  • Tour Wong Tai Sin Temple
  • Ride Peak Tram to reach the Sky Ter
Starts / Ends
Hong Kong Island / Salisbury Hotel Hong Kong
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Tour Hong Kong for four days on this short extension. Enjoy visiting the city's main highlights, including Lantau Island, Tai O Village, Wong Tai Sin Temple, and Nan Lian Garden. This well-rounded experience inspires your next visit to China.
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Traditional Yuyuan Garden District
from $1,566
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Explore Shanghai

5 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the French Concession
  • Tour Yuyuan Garden
  • Walk along the Bund
  • Discover Shanghai Museum treasures
  • Visit Shanghai Urban Planning Cente
Starts / Ends
Shanghai / Shanghai
Activity Level
Relaxed
Extend any China trip with this Shanghai extension and explore top Shanghai tours. Wander the French Concession, stroll the Bund, visit gardens, museums, Zhujiajiao Water Town, and art districts. Discover the city’s historic charm and modern highlights on this four-day Shanghai city experience.
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Longsheng Rice Terraces
from $1,491
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Rural Landscapes

4 Day Itinerary
  • Longsheng Rice Terraces hike
  • Li River hike
  • Yulong River biking & rafting
  • Explore Fuli Town market
Activities
Biking, Hiking
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience the rural beauty of Guangxi on this 4-day Yangshuo adventure. Discover the Longsheng Rice Terraces, meet the Zhuang and Yao people, and hike, bike, and raft through stunning karst landscapes along the Li and Yulong Rivers. A scenic and active escape into China's countryside.
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Dragon Boat Festival in Guizhou
from $1,629
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Dragon Boat Festival

4 Day Itinerary
  • Witness Dragon Boat Racing
  • Lusheng pipe making
  • Langde village hike
  • Farm life with locals
Activities
Festival Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Travel to Kaili, in China's Miao and Dong Minority Autonomous Region, for a 4-daytrip timed to the Miao Dragon Boat Festival. Visit Langde, Paika, Shidong, and Wangba villages, watch dragon boat races, learn Lusheng pipe making from a family that has made pipes for generations, and see traditional batik and silverwork firsthand.
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Li river and hills in the sun, Yangshuo
from $4,805
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Great Wall, Dynasties, & Rivers

Active China - 13 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Jinshanling Great Wall
  • See the Leshan Giant Buddha
  • View pandas at the Chengdu Panda Br
  • Explore Ping'an's rice terraces
  • Hike the Li River to Xingping
Starts / Ends
Beijing / Guilin
Activity Level
Easy Active
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.
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Sunset colors of Phu Quoc Island
from $11,342
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South China Sojourn

Hong Kong - Thailand - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Atlas Adventurer
  • Explore Hong Kong Landmarks
  • Discover Vietnam Heritage
  • Experience Coastal Islands
  • Visit Bangkok Temples
Starts / Ends
Hong Kong / Bangkok
Activities
Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
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.
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Mong Kok Wet Market
from $9,594
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Dynasties & Rising Suns

Kobe to Hong Kong - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Atlas Adventurer
  • Explore Kyoto Temples
  • Visit Yakushima Forests
  • Discover Okinawa Heritage
  • Experience Taipei Landmarks
Starts / Ends
Kobe / Hong Kong
Activities
Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
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.
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