
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.
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CHINA, BEYOND THE EXPECTED
Follow the river. Step into an old lane.
Find your own way into the stories of China.
INTO THE MIST
PLACES. PEOPLE. EVERYDAY WONDER.
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
Discover a place through its everyday life
and the culture that shapes it.
10 destinations. Different ways to discover local life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.
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