CURATED ROUTES AS STARTING POINTS
6 core Inspiring Journeys
These six itineraries represent our flagship routes, honed through on-the-ground scouting. Each is designed as a balanced ~14-day rhythm featuring 3–4 signature hands-on encounters.




~14 DAYS
Xi’an → Dunhuang → Zhangye
Trace the ancient artery of world trade. From the grand imperial gates of Xi’an to the sacred Buddhist cave murals of Dunhuang and the rainbow valleys of Zhangye.
KEY MASTERCLASSES INCLUDED:
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Make a Terracotta Warrior replica in Xi'an
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Dunhuang cave mural painting workshop
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Camel dunes ride & family dumpling banquet
This is an tier A Journey. Every trip is fully tailored to you
DESERT, MURALS & CARAVANS
The Silk Road Thread




~14 DAYS
Hangzhou → Wuyi Mountains → Fujian
A sensory journey through emerald water-towns and mist-laden mountains. Dedicate quiet mornings to plucking Longjing tea and evenings to home-cooked regional feasts.
KEY MASTERCLASSES INCLUDED:
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Pluck & pan-fire Longjing with a tea master
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Family cooking class in a water-town home
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Song-dynasty hanfu & bamboo weaving
This is an tier A Journey. Every trip is fully tailored to you
PLANTATIONS & GASTRONOMY
Tea & Terraces




~14 DAYS
Lijiang → Dali → Shangri-La
Ascend into the southwestern foothills of the Himalayas. Experience the gentle rhythms of Bai, Naxi, and Tibetan living culture across peaceful alpine valleys.
KEY MASTERCLASSES INCLUDED:
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Bai minority indigo tie-dyeing in Dali
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Naxi seasonal cooking class in Lijiang
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Tibetan butter-tea & prayer-flag making
This is an tier A Journey. Every trip is fully tailored to you
MOUNTAIN MINORITIES & HIGH PLATEAU
Yunnan Highlights




~14 DAYS
Beijing → Datong → Pingyao → Xi’an
The grand historical spine reimagined with genuine intimacy. Quiet sunrise access to untamed wall sections, historic courtyard stays, and private seal carving.
KEY MASTERCLASSES INCLUDED:
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Sunrise kung-fu lesson on the quiet Great Wall
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Make dumplings with a resident hutong family
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Private calligraphy & stone seal-carving session
This is an tier A Journey. Every trip is fully tailored to you
DYNASTIC SPINE & INTIMATE ACCESS
Imperial Capitals




~14 DAYS
Chengdu → Mount Emei → Sichuan Hinterland
Enter lush bamboo forests and misty sacred mountains. Behind-the-scenes panda conservation access paired with Sichuan culinary alchemy and teahouse culture.
KEY MASTERCLASSES INCLUDED:
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Dedicated sanctuary panda keeper experience
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Sichuan mapo tofu & wok-master class
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Historic teahouse face-changing opera
This is an tier A Journey. Every trip is fully tailored to you
WILDLIFE, SPICE & SACRED PEAKS
Wild Southwest / Panda Trail




~14 DAYS
Guilin → Yangshuo → Guangzhou
Glide past dramatic limestone towers on quiet bamboo rafts before uncovering the rich, refined culinary heritage of Guangzhou's dim sum master tea houses.
KEY MASTERCLASSES INCLUDED:
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Private bamboo-rafting & quiet river cormorant demo
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Morning tai-chi on the banks of the Li River
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Masterclass in handmade Cantonese dim sum
This is an tier A Journey. Every trip is fully tailored to you
KARST LANDSCAPES & CANTONESE LIFE
Pearl River & Beyond

