Most recommended countryside tours in China

—— Go the extra mile, where the difference lies

In this issue: What defines an extraordinary trip? A vacation tour is all about getting away from your normal life. In order to make your tour special, you got to see and experience something not so common. Shanghai, Xian, and Guilin are the must-see destinations, and countryside view will enrich your eyeshot.

Yangshuo – the Highlight of Guilin:

Bordered the Li River on one side and surrounded by verdant limestone hills, Yangshuo is reputed for the most picturesque landscape in the entire Guilin region. There are many things to do in Yangshuo, where is a small town with

big options, and a lot of fun. You will be back to the nature, adventure, or countryside exploration, such as hiking, biking, kayaking, bamboo rafting, or rock climbing. It is best for you to travel at your pace to discover the hidden corners, and you will find beautiful rural scenery along the Yulong River.

Cave-Houses – Ancient Treasure of Xian:

The capital of 13 ancient China dynasties, Xian is filled with amazing historic wonders and local arts and crafts, such as peasant’s painting, folk paper-cut, tiger totem cap, shoes and pillow for babies. Except for visiting Donghan Village in Hu County where to learn how to paint peasant’s painting with the local painters, and enjoying various local arts and crafts,Hongjia Village is another highlight in Xian’s countryside tour. It is
located in Lintong District, 35 kilometers away from east of city of Xian. Please follow me to go into the house of this primitive village.
On the front courtyard, there are several tile-roofed houses with flowers and grass surrounding it. When you go into the back courtyard, you may feel time stops. It is a cave house which keeps the ancient architectural style in Shaanxi province. Living in such kind of cave houses, it is cool in summer, and warm in winter. The villagers are very easy going and warm hearted. You may taste the delicious local cuisine there. People and nature combines a harmonious picture here. As the village is close to Terracotta Army, usually we suggest arrange this village after the excursion to Terracotta Army.

Zhujiajiao Water Town - Shanghai’s Venice:

Located in the countryside of Shanghai city, Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town with a history of more than 1700 years. It is known as Shanghai’s Venice because of the canals that run throughout the town. This small town is fan-shaped. Unique old bridges across the small rivers, featured houses with courtyards, and wood boats, will bring people in the big city into a new world full of antiquity, leisure and

tranquility.

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