Freedom Days

Highlights: Cycling along the banks of the Yulong River Exploring local villages and get a real glimpse into rural life Tour Description: Nestled in lush Chinese countryside, the charming town of Yangshuo sits on the banks of the tranquil Yulong River, and is famous for its surrounding landscapes punctuated by huge karst mountains. Its flat terrain and incredible sights make Yangshuo the perfect p..

Highlights:  Discover real Beijing Experience a rickshaw ride Visit a local family Tour Description:  Discover the real Beijing with this excellent Beijing hutong tour, which takes you on a rickshaw ride through the streets of Beijing before exploring the city’s famous hutongs on foot. This wonderful sightseeing tour can be booked as an extra optional excursion during your time in Beijing on one o..

Highlights: Explore the 2000 colourful painted sculptures A perfect complement to the heritage sites and architectural points Tour Description: The little-known city of Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and China’s best-preserved ancient town, is one of the highlights of our Very Best of China tour, with its fine temples, ancient courtyards, impressive watchtowers, government buildings and tow..

Behold the ancient Chinese martial art of Kung Fu with this amazing Chinese Kung Fu show, hosted at the Red Theatre in Beijing. The Legend of Kung Fu Show first debuted in 2004, and features not only Kung Fu but also a variety of other Chinese martial arts, acrobatics and traditional and modern dance. It’s an optional excursion that can be added on to our Very Best of China tour, and offers the pe..

Highlights:  See the waterways of stunning Guilin at night The two rivers of Li River and Taohua River The four lakes of Ronghu, Mulong, Shanhu and Guihu Tour Description: Guilin is a city in southern China famous for its natural scenery, including its clusters of limestone Karst hills and its beautiful still waterways, made up of four lakes and two rivers. Discover the beautiful city of Guilin an..

Cormorant fishing is an ancient Chinese practice that has been carried out for decades, and is a must-see during your time exploring Guilin and the Li River. The art of cormorant bird fishing is an excellent night-time display where majestic cormorant birds have been expertly trained to dive for the fish in the river, and it can be booked as an optional excursion on our Very Best of China tour. It..

Highlights:  Learn about the story of the Tang dynasty Enjoy Chinese dumplings banquet Admire charming Tang Dynasty show Tour Description: Xi’an is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China, once the centre of many Chinese dynasties. You can learn about one of these fascinating dynasties, the Tang Dynasty, during the legendary Tang Dynasty show, which tells the story of the Tang dynast..

If you’re after some adventure on your New Zealand tour, visiting Te Anau and embarking on an exhilarating jet boat ride will definitely fit the bill. It’s one of the best ways to discover the Fiordland National Park, especially for those seeking an adrenaline rush, taking in Lake Te Anau, the Waiau River and Lake Manapouri. The Fiordland Jet Boat has been operating for over 15 years, having shown..

Highlights: Glow worm caves Boat ride Te Anau is one of the best places to see glow worms in New Zealand, with hundreds of thousands of colourful glow worms lighting up the shadowy caves in an amazing spectacle of light. This is a sight that really needs to be seen with your own eyes, in order to fully appreciate the incredible light show on display, and there’s no better way to see the glowing ca..

Discover the heritage of the truly unique New Zealand city of Napier on the Art Deco Guided Walk, which takes you through this city’s splendid architecture and how it came to be an Art Deco city. An optional excursion as part of our tours of New Zealand departing from the UK, this walking tour offers a glimpse into the history of Art Deco Napier and goes inside some of the city’s most architectura..