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CHINA, BEYOND THE EXPECTED

A different view.
A deeper connection.

Follow the river. Step into an old lane.
Find your own way into the stories of China.

INTO THE MIST

PLACES. PEOPLE. EVERYDAY WONDER.

Come for the landscape.
Stay curious about the life within it.

A morning in a hutong. Tea poured slowly in Chengdu. Stories held in silver, stone and timber. Our journeys bring China’s celebrated sights into conversation with its living traditions.

PLACES WITH A STORY

Every place has a story.

Discover a place through its everyday life
and the culture that shapes it.

10 destinations. Different ways to discover local life.

A bronze guardian lion beside the ornate halls of Beijing’s Forbidden City

An early morning in the hutongs, a glimpse through a courtyard gate, the red walls of the imperial city. From the Forbidden City to the Summer Palace, explore both Beijing’s grand architecture and its everyday life.

Imperial HeritageHutong LifeRoyal Gardens
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Shanghai’s skyline across the Huangpu River

A river breeze along the Bund, tree-lined streets around Wukang Road, a quiet turn through Yu Garden. From Shanghai’s city life to the stone bridges of Zhujiajiao, discover different chapters of Jiangnan culture.

Haipai CultureJiangnan GardensWater-Town Life
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Rows of terracotta warriors in Xi’an

Walk the city walls above the old streets, then follow the aromas and voices of the Muslim Quarter. The stillness of the Terracotta Army and the echoes of the Tang dynasty meet in Xi’an.

Qin & Tang HeritageSilk Road StoriesOld-City Life
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Guangzhou’s skyline at sunset

Look closely at the craft of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, trace trading stories on Shamian Island, and encounter today’s Guangzhou in Yongqing Fang. Heritage, commerce and local life shape the city.

Lingnan CultureTrading HistoryLiving Craft
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Chongqing’s illuminated streets and skyline

Follow stone steps through hillside lanes, cross the Yangtze by cable car, and discover life in the old riverside streets. Beyond the city, the stone art of Dazu opens another chapter.

Mountain-City LifePort StoriesStone Art
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A bamboo raft and karst mountains on the river in Yangshuo

Drift along the Yulong River, cycle through fields beneath karst peaks, and explore the energy of West Street. A cooking experience can bring another flavour to Yangshuo’s landscape.

Rivers & FieldsRural LifeLocal Cooking
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Zhangjiajie’s mountain pillars in the mist

Mist reveals a landscape of towering peaks. Beyond the mountains, discover the ancient towns, stilt architecture and communal dining traditions of Xiangxi.

Xiangxi CultureTujia ArchitectureMiao Dining
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Clear water and a forest-lined cascade in Guizhou

Miao silverwork tells stories of village life, while Dong drum towers and wind-and-rain bridges gather a community around them. Ancient towns and Xiaoqikong’s flowing waters reveal another side of Guizhou.

Miao SilverworkDong CultureAncient Towns
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Traditional monastery architecture beneath clouds in Yunnan

Bai courtyards beside Erhai and the water lanes of Lijiang lead to different ways of life. Continue towards Shangri-La, where Thangka art and the highland landscape open a new chapter.

Bai CultureNaxi Old TownsTibetan Art
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A giant panda resting in a tree in Chengdu

Sit down in People’s Park and discover how a cup of tea can shape an afternoon. From Wuhou Shrine to old lanes, Sichuan opera and local food, Chengdu has a rhythm of its own.

Sichuan HeritageTea-House LifeSichuan Opera
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A bronze guardian lion beside the ornate halls of Beijing’s Forbidden City

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