CAT- China Adventure Tours

Our incredible 9-days Trekking in Colorful Yunnan tour will offer participants a wonderful experience of some of the finest cultural heritage sties and spectacular landscapes Yunnan has to offer. The tour will include a number of excellent stopovers that utilize a range of local hostels, restaurants and businesses that help us ensure that we remain harmonious with the needs of local communities (including the indigenous Naxi, Hui and Bai people), and the environment. Our itinerary has been carefully developed to ensure that you experience a range of truly spectacular locations including the cities of Dali and Lijiang, the world-famous Shangri-la, and a number of local villages few other ...Read more >

Departs from Sanya, the most beautiful tropical city of Hainan province, cycle north to the central Hainan island to experience the authentic living style of local minority ethnic people. Besides, there are plenty of rare flora and fauna to explore when breaking into the amazing rain forest. After a day expedition in Wuzhi Mountain, we will cycle to a glazing land to see traditional Hainan farm and camping in their places, taste local delicacy. The next day, ride downhill to encounter the beach again and ferry to Fenjiezhou Island to participant in water activities by yourselves and also feel free to enjoy hot spring around Sanya. If you’re hoping to enjoy scenic tropical vistas away from ...Read more >

This fantastic small group tour of China highlights the country's cultural heritage as well as the stunning natural landscapes that have made this return journey to Beijing via Chengdu, Lijiang and Kunming such an enviable experience for modern day travellers. From the Forbidden City and hutong districts in Beijing to walking on the Jiankou-Mutianyu sections of the Great Wall you'll find this China highlights small group tour starts as it means to go on prior to taking a high-speed train to Xi'an and a chance to see, first-hand, the world-famous Terracotta Warriors. The China highlights on this small group tour don't stop and after Xi'an you'll fly to Lijiang over the Yangtze River ...Read more >

This tailor made Beijing and Great Wall of China walking tour takes place over the course of a week to present an authentic side to the capital that allows you to delve deeper behind the scenes of one of the world's most enigmatic stages. As you'd expect from a well-craftedChina walking tour you'll get to experience many of the highlights rarely glimpsed on a whistle-stop ne or two day alternative. From wilder, lesser-visited, sections of the Great Wall to some of the traditional villages encamped around its based, this trip provides a deeper cultural experience of local life and what it means to live within the shadow of one of the world's greatest man-made structures. Starting at the ...Read more >

Our beautifully authentic 10-day ancient pilgrimage trekking tour will ensure that you see the very best this wonderful region has to offer. Highlights of the tour will include an in-depth exploration of the amazing city of Lhasa and its eclectic range of cultural heritage sites, wonderful and awe-inspiring views via incredible treks, the Samye Monastery, and a visit to Tsetang, which is significant spiritual importance for Tibetan Buddhists. Our first stop, Lhasa, is home to number of the most prominent cultural heritage sites in Tibet, including monasteries and palaces that were associated with the thousands of Buddhist monks that have resided here over the centuries. Visits to Potala ...Read more >

Our authentic 9-day Mount Muztagh Ata Base Camp Trekking tour will afford you a wonderful glimpse into the exotic cultures and landscapes the famous Marco Polo would have experienced several centuries ago. After a brief stop in Urumqi, our journey begins in the timeless city of Kashgar. Here you will encounter a unique combination of Islamic traditions, mosques and cuisines, as well as an exciting bazaar bustling with life and locals selling their authentic crafts. Indeed, our itinerary will ensure that you experience both the ancient and uniquely wonderful attractions this region has to offer, permitting an immersive sample of Chinese life in the extreme west of the country to be fully ...Read more >

For cyclists in search of amazing landscapes, incredible wildlife and fantastic cultural experiences our 15 days Cycle Eastern Tibet tour will surely satisfy! Our itinerary begins with a visit to the beautiful city of Chengdu, where we will visit the Jinli Ancient Street and explore the city’s rich culture and history. For lovers of wildlife, Chengdu will also not disappoint as we take a ride to see pandas at the Chengdu Panda Breeding Centre. From Chengdu we then visit a number of historical villages and towns including Baoxing, Qiaoqi and Dawei as we make our way to the fascinating town of Xiaojin. Xiaojin hosts a distinctive community that will share with us their timeless traditions and ...Read more >

Our 12-day Great Wall Hiking tour is the ultimate adventure for anyone with a passionate interest in visiting this world famous historical wonder. Our itinerary has been carefully designed to ensure that you experience some of the most spectacular highlights the Great Wall can offer in combination with unique opportunities to explore authentic examples of Chinese life. We feel that sampling the local culture is an essential component for any trip to China - especially for those seeking genuine experiences that are rare to acquire via conventional vacations. This is perhaps best exemplified by the exciting opportunities to stay with local families and farmers we will provide you with. ...Read more >

This 10 day Great Wall of China walking tour really does encompass everything that this world-famous landmark has to offer with a really wide ranging cultural itinerary that is the perfect match for the benefits of being outdoors within some outstanding scenery. Sightseeing in Beijing starts this 10 day Great Wall of China walking tour off as it means to go on with everything from the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven to the workshops and handicraft studios within Baigongfang, offering all manner of cultural insight for first-time travellers. Next stop on this 10 day walking tour is the Great Wall of China where you’ll walk a series of recommended sections, off the tourist trail, ...Read more >

For those with a thirst for amazing wildlife and cultural experiences, our 13-day Magnificent Minya Konka Mountain Trek will surely satisfy! Sichuan is a spectacular part of China and will enable you to encounter a range of experiences that very few other tourists will ever achieve, especially as we will be trekking for large sections of the tour. The province is famous for a number of attractions including its diverse mountainous landscapes, cultural heritage and a wide array of important attractions (including some that are not well-known outside of the country and rarely frequented by tourists). Our itinerary begins with a visit to the inspiring city of Chengdu, where we will visit the ...Read more >

Our amazing 18 days Badain Jaran Desert Trekking Tour is truly on of our most exciting itineraries that will transport you to a completely different, timeless world. Indeed, this unique and carefully tailored tour will afford you a brief yet wonderful glimpse into the exotic cultures and landscapes the famous Marco Polo would have explored several centuries ago along the Silk Road. We will start the tour in Dunhuang and visit the impressive Mogao Caves (also referred to the Thousand Buddha Grottoes) which are home to an eclectic range of splendid Buddhist art from a very different era of Chinese history. Other stops during the first few days will include the fascinating Jiayu Guan, the ...Read more >

This wonderful two week Yunnan trekking holiday takes you from Mt Meili to Cizhong with an incredible variety of cultural sites and natural highlights along the journey, including Yunnan's mischievous looking snub-nosed monkeys peering from the tree tops. Without a doubt a Yunnan trekking holiday will leave you in no uncertain terms as to the majesty of China’s scenic landscapes with Meili Snow Mountain the culmination of innumerate natural highlights. Starting in Chengdu you’ll be treated to a sightseeing tour around this enchanting city of walled monasteries and Buddhist temples as well as the world’s largest stone Buddha. Next stop is the fabled city of Shangri-la, now known as ...Read more >

This two week trekking and cultural tour of China takes travellers to some of China’s best-loved cultural heritage sites in Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai as well as some of the most impressive natural landscapes and terraced rice fields surrounding the southern city of Guilin. Starting in Beijing, this trekking and cultural tour of China delves into the delights of the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven alongside inviting cultural experiences within the city's parks and live performances at the Beijing Temple Theatre. Away from sightseeing in the capital you’ll get to experience hiking and camping on the Great Wall of China on lesser-visited, wilder, stretches of wall including ...Read more >