Travel dates：21 March to 3 April 2027
Tour highlights
Travel through Henan and Shaanxi, two provinces at the heart of China’s cultural heritage, on a single journey linking six ancient capitals: Xi’an, Luoyang, Jiyuan, Anyang, Kaifeng and Zhengzhou. From Qin and Han architecture to Shang oracle bones, and from Northern Wei Buddhist grottoes to Bianliang, the Song capital, 14 days bring the story of Chinese civilisation to life.
Living heritage through hands-on experiences
Go beyond sightseeing and take part in the traditions you discover.
• Shaolin Temple: watch a performance at the martial arts hall and try kung fu, discovering the connection between Chan (Zen) Buddhism and martial arts.
• Lu Tong Tea Garden: pick, process and taste tea for a hands-on introduction to Chinese tea culture.
• Naxienian Town: explore nostalgic settings that evoke the era of the town’s former munitions factory.
• Nanping Ancient Village: walk through a traditional village and experience the enduring character of rural China.
Step into five chapters of Chinese history
• Qin dynasty: the Terracotta Warriors reveal the underground army of the Qin Empire.
• High Tang era: Tang Paradise and the Great Tang All Day Mall evoke the brilliance of Chang’an from day to night.
• Shang dynasty: Yinxu Museum and the live production Huan Su Da Yi Shang introduce the world of oracle bone inscriptions.
• Northern Wei and Tang dynasties: the Longmen Grottoes and the Tiantang and Mingtang halls reveal the grandeur of Luoyang, the imperial capital.
• Song dynasty: Millennium City Park and Kaifeng Prefecture bring the Northern Song capital of Dongjing, also known as Bianliang, to life.