China is forever linked to its ancient civilization, friendly people, and many of the world’s most revered treasures, such as the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors. Today, one can also find spectacular architecture and towering skylines in Shanghai and Beijing and a wealth of luxury accommodations.

Tibet is the highest and the youngest plateau in the world, located by the southwest border of China The average height of the whole region is more than 13123 feet above sea level, for which Tibet is known as Roof of the World. The highest peak of Tibet, also the highest in Himalayas and in the whole world, is Everest Peak, which is as high as 29022 feet above sea level. Although a part of China, Tibet has a unique culture of all there own. It is mainly inhabited by Tibetans, a minority nationality of old and mysterious people. Tourist attractions include the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Jokhang Temple, and a number of Buddhist sacred places.

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Beijing View Map Beijing served as the primary residence for three major dynasties starting from the rule of Kublai Khan in the 13th century known as Khanbaliq - the City of the Khan. Climatic Features: Warm-temperate, semi-humid monsoon climate; hot, and rainy in summer. Average Temperature: 75 F in June with a annual rainfall of 23 inches of which 75 percent is during the summer months. Beijing Traditional Arts: Peking Opera, Quyi, Acrobatics, Puppet show, Symphony, Ballet Local Cuisine: Beijing Roast Duck, Bingtanghulu Sweet. Chengdu View Map This is the capital of Sichuan Province and the powerhouse of South west China. Chengdu is mainly known for the fascinating Giant Panda Research and Breeding base located in Wolong – just outside of Chengdu. Here you can learn more about the Panda, an amazing endangered animal. Take a trip to visit the Big Buddha of Leshan set at the confluence of two rivers or visit a local Tibetan Village and end your day with a traditional Szechuan Hot Pot dinner. Chongqing View Map Chongqing is situated at the upper reaches of the Yangtse River, at the confluence of Yangtse River and Jialing. Local highlights include Sichuan Cuisine, Chaffy Dish, Qianjiang Baked Tobacco and handcraft made from bamboo. Chongqing features convenient water, land, and air transport facilities. There are more than 50 airlines flying to Nagoya, Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Lhasa, and other places. The renowned Three Gorges - one of the natural wonders of the world - are just 20 hours sailing away, so Chongqing is the start or end point for most Yangtze River cruises. There are more than 100 houseboats suitable for both foreign and home tourists and over 80 star-class hotels. Guilin View Map Guilin is known for its stunning landscape with mountains , waterfalls and caves and formed an important cultural city with a history of more than 2000 years. The many ethnic minorities represented here include the Zhuang, Yao, Hui, Miao, Mulao, Maonan and Dong enrich the cultural life of the city. Each minority has its own unique customs and festivals and this means that they are much more abundant here than in many other places elsewhere in China. Travelers can enjoy these pageants at the Li River Folk Customs Center. The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is the centerpiece of any trip to northeastern Guangxi Province. Gyantse View Map This small agricultural town is at 13, 050 ft above sea level and is famous for its wool carpets and palkhor choide chorten. At the lamasery it is the unique structure built in 1414 of five stories representing the five steps to enlightenment, topped by the thirteen rings which symbolize the stages of achieving. There are 108 halls inside, 'buddhahood' each with frescoes and Buddhist shrines. Kunming View Map Kunming the capital of Yunnan Province has a history dating back to 2400 years. It was an important town since this city was the gateway to the celebrated Silk Road that facilitated trade with Tibet, Sichuan, Myanmar and India. Kunming enjoys a pleasant climate and is thus also known as "the City of Eternal Spring". It is the center of Yunnan’s minority culture, with over 26 ethnic minorities. Each of the ethnic group’s have their own featured festivals such as the Torch festival of Yi people, and the Golden Temple Fair. Lanzhou View Map This is the capital of the vast province of Gansu strategically located in a narrow valley. This was once a major transportation hub and garrison on the silk road. Today it is a sprawling fascinating Chinese city with a large Muslim (Hui) population. You can explore the action on the banks of the yellow River visit White Pagoda Hill and Five Springs Park where you may take a chairlift over 6,500 feet to the Santai Pavilion where you can experience great views. Lhasa View Map Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region is The Land of Gods in Tibetan and sits on the north bank of River Lhasa, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangbo River, at an altitude of 12137 feet above sea level. It has a history of over 13 centuries. With more than 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, Lhasa is famed as the City of Sunshine. There are many historic sites and famous relics in the city proper and its suburbs, among which the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Gandan Monastery. Lijiang View Map Lijiang is an enchanting well-preserved old city of ethnic minorities, rich in culture and a town which is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing since 1997. The residents of this ancient charming town are mainly from the Naxi minority culture where they have been making a living by herding yaks. The town is a maze of winding cobbled streets and just outside of the town one can visit a classical Chinese village and also see a Tibetan Yufeng Monastery. Shanghai View Map Shanghai was a small town supported by the fishing and weaving industry before the first Opium War. Today it is a scintillating city boiling with rapid cultural change. Since market restrictions were lifted, Shanghai has embraced the forces of business and design and rewritten its rule book shaping a fresh, new city that is sophisticated, innovative and living a life it has never lived before. While it can't match the epic history of Beijing or Xi'an's grander sights, Shanghai is the hotspot of modern China; a cosmopolitan city buzzing with the concept of 'lifestyle revolution', showcased in the architectural temples of art, fine dining and contemporary urban living on The Bund. Tsetang View Map Tsetang (Zetang), the birthplace of earliest Tibetans, sits on the south bank in the middle section of the Yarlung Tsangbo River with a moderate climate at an altitude of11811feet. The nearby Yarlung River scenic area is a national scenic park with Samye Monastery, Yumbu Lhakang Palace, and burial site for Tsampos and Traduk Monastery spotting the region. Wuhan View Map Wuhan is located In the central part of China; almost wholly located in the Jianghan Plain; sitting at the confluence of the world's third longest river, namely the Yangtze River and its longest branch Hansui River.. It has been an important ancient town since the Shang and Zhou dynasties and considered to be one of the famous towns in China during the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties being the political, military and cultural center of China. he four seasons are clearly demarcated; with cold and dry winters, hot and humid summers with plenty of sunshine. The summers are very hot and thus its also referred to as “The Stove”. Xeger View Map 13,800 ft. above sea level, this is a new Chinese commune built 4 miles of the highway at the foot of the ruins of Xegar Dzong. With population of 3000, it is the center of a large and remote country and also the base for the expeditions to mt. Everest and other peaks. Xian View Map Xian is one of China’s six historic capital cities. From 1027 BC onwards eleven dynasties chose it as their seat of government. It probably possesses more items of archaeological interest than any other town or city in China, the most important, of course being the world famous Terracotta Warriors. Climatic Features: Hot in summer with rains in July, August and September. Average temperatures in summer are 88 F with an annual rainfall of 23 inches. Xigaze View Map Most famous for its Tashilhunpo Monastery - the seat of the Panchen Lama, is 12,600 ft. above sea level. Places of interest include the relics sakyamuni, the hall of maitreya and the mind-boggling collection of thankas, etc., built in 1447 by the first Dalai Lama. There is also a bustling "free" market at the foot of the ruins of the Xigaze fortress and one can buy local handicrafts embedded with coral and turquoise, Chinese porcelain and yak butter etc. Yangtze River Cruise View Map There are 3 options to cruise the Yangtze River. 3-4 days cruise between Chongqing & Yichang, 4-5 days Yangtze Cruise between Chongqing & Wuhan or the longest Cruise (7-9 days) between Chongqing and Shanghai. No trip to China is complete without an adventure to the world-famous, spellbinding Yangtze River and its Three Gorges. Zhangmu View Map This town is 7, 000 feet above sea level and is known by its Tibetan name Khasa and is a major trading town en-route to Tibet from Nepal. The hills around Zhangmu are heavily wooded with innumerable waterfalls in the summer and frozen icicles during the winter. Zhujiajiao View Map One can take an interesting excursion to the ancient canal town of Zhujiajiao- a lovely town 900 years old and located in close proximity to Shanghai. An interesting city to stroll the backstreets, cruise the canals in small boats and absorb the charming old world atmosphere. Zhujiajiao also known as "water town" because of the use of canals ad waterways to transport people and goods in the traditional way.