10 Incredible Trips to Take in China – Thatsmags.com
The paradise island of Sanshan
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Once the hideout of China’s most infamous criminals, Sanshan Island on Lake Tai presents the perfect escape from city life. A traditional and serene Chinese fishing and agrarian village, stroll along the shores of the lake and watch the boatmen plunging into its silvery waters with their nets, in search of shrimp, crabs and fish. Stroll along unpopulated paths or take a rickshaw and jostle for position on single-lane roads, with waddling geese, chickens and ducks. Atop each of Sanshan’s peaks are tall Buddha statues, as well as temples, pavilions, and gardens, all offering stunning views of Lake Tai.
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8-Day Tibet Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Adventure
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You should never miss the opportunity to visit Tibet as the stunning culture and landscape will leave you with unforgettable memories. This eight-day adventure tour of Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and Mount Qomolangma (known in the West as Mount Everest) includes top attractions from the Roof of the World. You will visit the Holy Potala Palace, the majestic Sera Monastery, and breathtaking natural landscapes like Yamdroktso Lake and Karola Glacier, as well as breathtaking views of Holy Mother Qomolangma.
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Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat in the Anji Mountains
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This spring, Yoga for Life Shanghai is back at its favorite retreat spot, Anji Mountains, for its yoga and mindfulness retreat. Over the past 4 years, Yoga for Life has brought over 550 yogis here on a journey of yoga, mindfulness and transformation. Guests will stay in a secluded luxury resort located in a quiet village with stunning mountain views, an outdoor swimming pool, amazing nature and century-old trees.
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Wonderful stay in Sanqing hill station
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Opened last year, the magnificent Sanqingshan Radisson Resort specializes in villas set in exquisite mountain and forest scenery, allowing the soul and body to relax and breathe. Hike the Yunlian Waterfall trail, eat delicious local food, hit the gym, or take in mountain views from the infinity pool.
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8 Day Classic Silk Road Tour
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This trip is the perfect combination of culture, adventure, history and natural wonders. Visit everything from UNESCO World Heritage Sites to stunning mountain ranges and deserts. Departing from Lanzhou, you will then have the chance to visit Chaka Salt Lake, Zhangye Danxia Landforms, Jiayuguan Pass Great Wall and Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. Enjoy a sunset over the colorful Rainbow Mountains, marvel at the geometric beauty of the Weijin Tomb murals, and enjoy a camel trek through the desert sands.
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Amazing Dapeng Mountain & Lakeside Resort
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In 210 BC. J.-C., on the orders of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, the alchemist and explorer Xu Fu led more than 5,000 followers through the mountain Dapeng in search of the elixir of life; today it is said to be in the village of Fengpu Ao. Formerly known as Fragrant Mountain, from here you can sail to Penglai, a fairyland. Composed of deep valleys, surrounded by peaks and mountains, meandering streams and abundant green in every direction, the rocks here come in all sorts of dizzying shapes like incense burners, stalagmites, tigers and dragons. Enjoy all of this and more when you stay at the Lake View Hot Spring Hotel at the base of the mountain.
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Zhangjiajie with Avatar Mountain Tour
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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park has been described as “a miniature fairyland”, “a maze of nature” and “an enlarged ancient Chinese pottery painting”. The area features quartzite and sandstone formations found nowhere else in the world, with some 243 peaks and more than 3,000 pinnacles and spiers dominating the landscape of this UNESCO-protected park, which inspired the film. Avatar. If taken in the right light or when the morning mist from the mountain surrounds them, the effect is otherworldly. This trip also includes the world’s tallest and longest glass-bottom bridge and the thrilling Cliff Path Walkway with 999 steps to Tianmen Grotto, aka Heaven’s Door.
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Hike the Ancient Tang Dynasty Trail
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Jingshan Mountain is the most prominent in the northeast extension of the Tianmu Range. It is also a must-visit destination for Buddhist devotees, as it is home to the ancient Jingshan Temple, with over 1,200 years of history. Jingshan Village is also a culinary paradise, especially for vegetarians; fresh vegetables, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, mushrooms and cabbages grow in abundance here, and this trip will give you the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal.
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Harbin Last Chance Ice Festival Tour
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Want to see Harbin while it’s still a winter wonderland? One of the four largest ice festivals in the world, Harbin’s iteration is a must-see for the spectacle of its giant illuminated ice sculptures, but this trip also includes the Russian-style Volga Manor, the big cats of the Tiger of Siberia Park, old western style buildings on Central Street and more.
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Jing Ting Afternoon Tea Boat Cruise in Zhujiajiao Water Town
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An afternoon tea experience while simultaneously taking a boat ride through the winding canals that wind their way through the beautiful historic water town of Zhujiajiao. Guests can sip their choice of tea from around the country, accompanied by local fruits, cakes, sweet soups, nuts and an assortment of snack foods, while learning about the history of the buildings and alleyways they pass through during the boat trip.
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