We have designed some activities that will allow you to better understand the ancient culture of this country.
Very few visitors are exposed to these experiences, despite being very typical of China. We guarantee you will not leave indifferent.
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Chinese know that one must take care of one’s body, especially at a certain age. Very early in the morning, parks and public spaces fill with people that practice many different exercises to keep fit.
Enjoy this improvised show in the Forbidden City, in one of the parks in Shanghai, or next to West Lake in Hangzhou. We can also organize a class with a Master of Taichi (shadowboxing), who will explain all the secrets and benefits of this ancient sport.
Traditional Chinese medicine looks at the body as a series of interrelated micro universes, and believes that anybody’s health is based on a good balance between Yin and Yang – that exist within all things and all of us.
The doctor will examine you, ask you questions, take your pulse, and with the help of an interpreter, will explain their observations.
You can ask the doctor how Chinese medicine would treat any western-diagnosed illness, or simply how to improve your general health following some advice that has been applied by this medicine for thousands of years.
You can have a suit or a shirt custom made during your trip, with the highest quality and at very competitive prices. You can choose between all sorts of fabric and patterns: get the most actual designs or select those that are a little more classical.
The tailor can come to your hotel for your convenience and your order will be ready in about two days. We can also ship your order to your next destination or to your home.
Massage is an art. There are many different massage types and the therapist needs to know where, how and with what intensity to apply pressure at each point. Enjoy a relaxing foot massage or lie down, close your eyes and feel a pair of expert hands returning balance to your body, using techniques that have been evolving for over 2.000 years.
Few other cultures than Chinese place so much emphasis on food: appearance, smell and of course flavor! From spicy to sweet, along with sour or bitter, local food will take the inquisitive traveler to some unexplored parts of his palate. Forget the greasy spring rolls and get ready to savor some modern, colorful and carefully prepared dishes.
You can go back home knowing some of the secrets of this ancient kitchen; we offer different cooking classes according to your interests. You can join one of our teachers to buy fresh ingredients at a local market and learn why dishes have flavors that are so unique.
The rhythm of transformation of cities like Beijing can amaze even local residents. To limit your trip to the obvious scenery of the skyscrapers and not wonder inside these small and ancient streets (called hutongs in Chinese) would be missing on a very important piece of local history.
The itinerary can be done on foot, bicycle or rickshaw with a driver. Welcome to the Beijing of the Emperor times.
The best way to get to know the culture of any country is through their people.
How do they live? How do they make a living? What do they think of the new China that is opening up to the world? Chinese like to discuss very different subjects and learn from the outside world. With the help of your tour guide you will be able to answer these questions and be amazed at a culture that sees the world from a very different perspective to the one we are used to.
After showing you their home you can have a cup of tea with them or you can participate in a local meal where you will be the guest of honor.
Impressive skyscrapers; neon lights; the latest technology; overcrowded cities with their chaos... Despite all this, more than 700 million Chinese live in the countryside and away from urban centers.
We will show this rural China to you, which is as impressive as the other realities of this Asian giant.
Tea is the king of drinks in China. It is used to greet guests, to cure illnesses or simply to enjoy its flavor. Equivalent to coffee in western countries, without tea China would lose part of its identity.
Our aim is not only for you to enjoy this drink, but for you to get to discover all its secrets. We’ll take you to a tea field where a local farmer will show you how to get it from the plant (try it yourself!) and how to dry it out later. End the activity with a nice and relaxing cup.
Outside of the big hotel chain circuit with flashy international brand names there are numerous other small and original properties, that don’t need any stars. With exquisite attention to detail and with originality and authenticity as a common trait, to spend even a night in one of these treasures is a privilege.
Why not spend a night in a Beijing traditional courtyard? Many other options exist throughout the country.
Who said that the Great Wall is a place where you go, climb up a few steps, take a picture and go home? There are many other ways to experience it.
Would you like to hike it for 5 kms to one of its most beautiful points? You can also eat at a restaurant (an old school fully restored) that offers you a direct view to this monument. What if we proposed renting a rural house, also with direct views to the Wall and with all the amenities of a regular house? Wake up to the magic air of the area.
You never had a better occasion to go shopping. You can find anything you like from traditional items from the country (species, crafts, etc.) to many different products.
Our expert recommendations will ensure you will make the most of your time.