China food and culture tour

Planet

This tour will take you to a diverse array of culturally significant heritage sites that date back to ancient times, as well as to stunning natural landscapes, including beautiful lakes, deserts, and majestic mountain ranges. It is crucial that we fully understand and appreciate the importance of developing sustainable tours that minimize the impact of tourism on both human and natural environments. All of our tours are designed with great respect for the cultural and natural surroundings we explore, and we have chosen to use only essential forms of public or private transport for this itinerary.

To help protect and preserve China’s remarkable cultural and natural heritage, we ask all participants to be mindful of the unique locations we visit. Given the popularity of the Great Wall, it is especially important that we work together to safeguard the future of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. As an added benefit of our thoughtful approach, our tour groups are kept small, which not only minimizes our impact but also ensures that you receive the attention you deserve!

People

Our itinerary is thoughtfully crafted to fully engage with the local communities in the regions we explore. We appreciate their unique insights, knowledge, and hospitality, and we believe that tourism should benefit them as well. We honor their traditions and beliefs, and we are particularly mindful of the importance of respecting indigenous peoples and sacred sites.Our guides Tony and Peter are from local area who we often give them more opportunities to guide our clients.

Whenever possible, we choose locally-owned guesthouses, hotels, restaurants, and services to help local businesses thrive in a competitive market. One of the added advantages of working with local providers is their enthusiasm and pride in welcoming you to the places where many of them were born and raised. For example,when our clients climb the Great wall we always choose Yeshufang, a local guesthouse in the remote village at the foot of the Great Wall as our accommodation, because we know well the story how they started their guesthouse. We try to go to different lcoal restaurants to benefit more local families. Haozailai restaurant is one we also go with the clients to have meals and the clients really like their authentic local food.

We are also highly committed to utilizing local eco-friendly tourism services and businesses to ensure that the natural and social environments that support tourism are well-protected and managed. We often organize a special group to collect the trash from the Great Wall which are left by the climbers in Jiankou. We source local produce, such as food and crafts. Perhaps one of the greatest benefits of staying in locally-owned accommodations is the opportunity to experience the ‘real’ China in its many forms. You will encounter traditional villages, religious customs, diverse cuisines, and lifestyles that may be vastly different from anything you’ve experienced before. We will take you to breathtaking locations away from the typical tourist spots, ensuring that your experiences are truly unique. We firmly believe this is a fantastic way to learn about this remarkable country, and we have no doubt you will agree!