Terracotta Warriors, Xi’an – The famous excavation pits hold the lifelike statues of these faithful soldiers, who followed Emperor Qin Shi Huang even to the afterlife. Warrior figures & the bronze chariot adds to the fascination.

Shaanxi Museum – Several major dynasties were based in Shaanxi like the Zhou, Qin, Western Han, Sui and Tang. The 65,000 sq. ft museum curates this inexorable march of history through 2000 plus artefacts, including Tang dynasty gold, silver and ceramic objects.

Pingyao – A prosperous city on the Silk Route, with the first of China’s banks, Pingyao remains one of the country’s last walled cities. A World Heritage Site, it is a traditional Han city with over 4,000 Ming and Qing epoch courtyard style buildings.

Naxi Culture, Lijiang & Baisha – Arriving from Tibet in the 13^th century, the Naxi people of Yunnan, have their own culture & rituals. At the restored town of Lijiang and Baisha, the first Naxi settlement, their way of life goes on unhurried and girls still learn the 1000-year-old art of Naxi embroidery.

Herb Garden Tour, Sichuan & Yunnan – Go the wellness way on a tour that takes you to herb plantations, where experts fill you in on Chinese medicinal plants & lore. Learn about the Yi and Miao people, while criss-crossing this verdant region.