Discover authentic activities across China's most fascinating cities
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Ride a traditional rickshaw through Beijing's historic hutongs while a local guide shares stories of courtyard life, imperial history, and the changing face of old Beijing. Meet talkative hutong residents along the way.
Explore Beijing's world-famous 798 Art District with a curator-led tour. Discover cutting-edge Chinese contemporary art, graffiti, avant-garde sculptures, and converted factory spaces that house over 100 galleries.
Discover Shanghai's hidden speakeasy bars and secret cocktail lounges in the former French Concession. A local nightlife expert leads you through unmarked doors, phone booth entrances, and rooftop hideaways with craft cocktails.
Experience Chengdu's legendary nightlife along the Anshun Bridge and JiuYan riverside bar street. A local nightlife expert guides you through the city's best bars, live music venues, and riverside lounges where Chengdu's famous laid-back energy comes alive at night.
Go behind the scenes of the mystical Sichuan Face-Changing (Bian Lian) opera. Meet the performers, learn about the secret techniques of mask-changing, try on traditional costumes, and watch a private demonstration of this ancient art form.
Transform into ancient Chinese royalty with a full Hanfu costume experience. Choose from hundreds of authentic Tang Dynasty outfits, get traditional hair and makeup styling, and explore Xi'an's ancient city wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda in full imperial regalia.
Explore Xi'an's legendary Muslim Quarter after dark when the food stalls are at their most vibrant. Sample 10+ signature dishes from roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) to yangrou paomo (lamb soup with bread) while learning about the 1,300-year history of Hui Muslim culture in China.
Witness a spectacular recreation of Tang Dynasty court entertainment featuring ornate costumes, traditional instruments, and graceful choreography. This award-winning show brings the glory of China's golden age to life with stunning visual effects.
Join tea farmers in Meijiawu village during spring harvest season to pick Longjing (Dragon Well) tea leaves. Learn to identify the perfect 'one bud, two leaves,' try your hand at the 10-step traditional pan-firing technique, and taste the freshest tea of your life.
Photograph the iconic cormorant fishermen of the Li River at night, with their traditional bamboo rafts, lit lanterns, and trained birds creating one of China's most timeless and evocative scenes.
Explore Harbin's unique Russian and European architectural heritage on a guided walk through Central Avenue. See Byzantine churches, Art Nouveau department stores, and Russian bakeries that reflect the city's history as a major Russian settlement.
Ride horses across the endless grasslands of Inner Mongolia and sleep in a traditional Mongolian yurt under a sky full of stars. Experience nomadic culture with milk tea ceremonies, Mongolian throat singing, and grassland BBQ around a campfire.