China

The People’s Republic of China is a kaleidoscope of places, climates, people and topography creating the ultimate cultural adventure for curious travelers. Experiences come in a riotous range, from calm temple halls in Xiahe to ever-changing scenery along the ancient Silk Road to Everest Base Camp. Mountain scenery doesn’t come more majestic than this! City lovers will delight in the intense nightlife in Shanghai while shoppers will be mesmerized by the array of quality merchandise available, from glittering chandeliers to papier-maché boxes. Leave time to visit the shows, casinos and nightlife in Macau. The Chinese live to eat, so discard all your preconceptions about Chinese food and savor the real thing – Peking duck with aromatic five spice, tender dim sum, Chongqing hotpot with its spicy base and fresh fried street food. Yum! Walk the Great Wall and appreciate this engineering feat; marvel at the scale of the Terracotta Army in Shaanxi, and visit timeless rural villages forsaken by the younger generation. It’s an incredible journey!