It is a well-known fact that Beijing is the capital of China and has held the 29th Olympic Games, and Shanghai is the largest port city in China, and has held the World Expo. However, nowadays the most popular travel destinations are no longer these major cities in China; it is the more peaceful, ancient cities which are the new choice for China Tours. If you are interested in these, just book with China Flights and come join us.
Pingyao Classic Day Tour
Pingyao is one of the ancient cities in the Shanxi Province. It is located in the mid-west of China, and our fantastic tour begins from here. Pingyao is the best-preserved of the four ancient towns in China. Inside the intact Ming Dynasty city wall, this traditional town, whose buildings date from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, is exceptionally well-preserved, and looks just as it was centuries ago. From here we visit the Qiao Family Mansion, which is located in Qiaojiabao Village. About 30 kilometers away from Pingyao in the Shanxi Province of northern China, this mansion was built during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor(1711-1799) during the Qing Dynasty. The mansion was the residence of the famous Qing’s financier and businessman Qiaozhiyong. It is now famous as the setting for the Chinese film, ‘Raised the Red Lantern#, which stars Gongli as the leading role.
Gardens in Oriental Venice
Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, is famed as the Oriental Venice, and has attracted tourists from all over the world. Apart from the peaceful villages along the river banks, there are also classical gardens. The history of classical gardens in Suzhou dates back to the 6th century B.C when various kinds of gardens were built for the local governors, noble families and celebrities in different dynasties. There were more than 200 gardens in Suzhou during the 18th century when Suzhou was the richest city in China and the so-called “paradise on earth” city. Today we will visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden- one of the four most famous gardens in China and the Garden of Master of Nets- the most elegant and exquisite one in Suzhou. During these of the gardens you will be able to understand more about Chinese paintings, arts and even the philosophy that humans should live in accordance with nature and enjoy it without making any changes which will affect the environment. You will also have the chance to wander around the old streets and the Panmen Ancient Watergate where the canals and bridges stand, telling more stories about the history and charm of this ancient city of Oriental Venice.
Kunming Tour to Stone Forest and the Dragon Gate on West Hill
Kunming is the capital of the Yunnan Province, which is located in the south-west of China. Traveling to Kunming will give you the chance to see a fantastic natural phenomenon – The Stone Forest. It is located 90 km southeast of Kunming. The various shapes of the karst landscape were formed due to the millions of years of the Earth’s movement. The Stone Forest area is the home of the Sani people, whose folk customs have become one spectacular scene, with colorful embroidery and minority dances combined with the natural scenery, it will definitely leave a long-lasting impression on you. Animals, plants, and even human figures can be found here. Some are elegant, some are rugged, and each is lifelike with its own distinguishing characteristics. An old local saying says that “if you have visited Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest, you have wasted your time”. Therefore the Stone Forest is one of the most important attractions of Yunnan.
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