A cradle of Chinese civilization with ancient capitals, Shaolin culture and grottoes.
Henan
Shaolin Temple · Longmen Grottoes · Kaifeng
Mar–May and Sep–Nov
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Xi'an · Luoyang · Beijing
Three Capitals of Civilization 7D6N
Two millennia along one rail line: Qin-Tang Xi'an, Northern Wei Luoyang, Ming-Qing Beijing. Four UNESCO sites in seven days — a feast for history lovers.
7 days
2–6
Challenging
Heritage ChinaActive paceSpring
$1,680
From
Xi'an · Luoyang
Twin Ancient Capitals: Xi'an & Luoyang 5D4N
Two 13-dynasty capitals linked by a 1.5h bullet train: Qin-Tang grandeur in Xi'an, Northern Wei grottoes and China's first Buddhist temple in Luoyang. April peony season is the jackpot.
5 days
2–6
Moderate
Heritage ChinaModerate pacePeony season
$1,080
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