China is one of the four oldest civilisations in the world, with a written history stretching back 4000 years. Dating from around 200 years BC, the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army are just 2 examples of ancient constructions that testify to the rich culture of the Chinese nation. China is the 3rd largest country on earth and has one fifth of the world's population (1.2 billion). It extends for over 5000 kilometres from the high and wild Xinjiang Province in the west to Heilongjiang Province in the east. There are mountainous regions in Tibet and in Yunnan, rolling plateaus, extensive deserts like the Taklamakan, as well as fertile lowlands and prosperous coastal regions. Much of China is unknown as a destination for adventure travel, although the country is more open now than it has ever been. Developments like the recent building of the rail link to the Tibetan capital of Lhasa point to the opportunities that the future will undoubtedly hold.
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Trip summary
- A circuit of Yunnan`s great snow mountain
- A rarely visited Tibetan world
- Classic trekking at the eastern end of the Himalayas
- Lijiang and its Naxi people
- `Explore More` - the finest adventure holidays on the planet
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- A family touring holiday in the Land of the Dragon
- Walk along the Great Wall of China
- See the Terracotta Army at Xi`an
- Visit Chengdu Panda Base
- Learn to cook Chinese and learn Kung Fu
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- Climbing in the Mountains of the Middle Kingdom
- Mustagh Ata one of the 50 highest peaks on Earth
- Unique oportunity to climb as part of a joint English/French expedition
- Expedition led by UIAGM Guide
- `Explore More` - the finest adventure holidays on the planet
