China Scenic & Natural Tour

Travel Tips & FAQs

1. What about "China Ethnic & Natural Tour"?

As a China local travel agency, headquartered in Beijing, we pre-arranged carefully ethnic tours at Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan Province, Guilin & Yangshuo in Guangxi Province, Mt.Huangshan in Anhui Province, Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province.

1) Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong

Jiuzhaigou, also Jiuzhai Valley National Park, located 280 miles to the north of Chengdu city. Its name literally means "Valley of Nine Villages", derived from the 9 ancient Tibetan villages. Jiuzhaigou's landscape is made up of high-altitude karsts shaped by glacial, hydrological and tectonic activity, specially famous for its dozen of blue, green and turquoise-colored lakes.

Huanglong National Scenic Area lies at the southeastern margin of the Qingzang Plateau and the northeastern of Sichuan Province. It is known for its "seven marvels": colored pools, beach flows, waterfalls, snow mountains, fascinating canyons, forests and ancient temples.

2) Guilin & Yangshuo

Guilin has been a popular tourist destination for both leisure and outdoor activities at a long time. It is famous for the picturesque mountains, clear Li River, hundreds of Karst mountains and caves in the world, which attract millions of tourists from near and far every year.

So far, Guilin is praised as "Guilin's landscape is the finest under heaven", but Yangshuo's landscape top that of Guilin. You may explore the natural beauty of this picturesque place by cruising, hiking or cycling.

>> Read more about Guilin Tour

3) Mount Huangshan

Mt. Huangshan in Anhui Province is often described as the "loveliest mountain of China" and has played an important role in the history of art and literature in China. On the Mt. Huangshan, viewing the sunrise is interesting things. The best viewing areas at Dawn Pavilion, Refreshig Platform, Lion Peak, Rosy Clouds Peak, Bring Peak Summit, Jade Screen Peak, Lotus Blossom Peak or Heavenly Capital Peak. Also, never miss to see the sunset. From different viewing locations and points, tourist may see different rosy dawn, sunset glow, seas of clouds, etc.

4) Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie city is located on the northwestern border of Hunan Province. It has four main point: Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianzi Mountain and Suoxiyu Nature Reserve, featuring mountains, forests, caves, lakes and waterfalls and perhaps there are more than 3,000 rock ridges and 800 ghylls. They enjoy the reputation of "Original Picture on Mountain and River of China".

>> Read more about Beijing Zhangjiajie Round Tour

2. What you need to pay attention to specially when travel in Scenic & Natural Area?

1) protect the Nature

Nature is the Earth and our home. If we do not protect our home, we will eventually lose it. Especially travelling to the natural reserve, we hope that our customers may comply with the requirements of tourism, care for plants and trees, protect the historical relics, take away household garbage, and no scrabbling & no carving...

2) security

Nowadays, it is very safe to travel in China, incl. in the west of China - Tibet. However, you also need to pay attention to your personal and property safety.

a. Try to contact a China local travel agency and let them to arrange your China tour.
b. Be careful about sharing your travel plans with strangers. Never follow a stranger to anywhere you are not familiar with.
c. Try not to open your wallet in public, and don't show large amounts of cash or traveler's check to others.
d. Always ask for a receipt after you doing some consumption, so that you can complain if you have been cheated.

3) packing

In every big cities of China, you can buy your essentials during the tour. You can also prepare them in your country, such as casual and comfortable clothing and shoes, sun lotion, medical kit and toiletries. Especially, if you travel to Tibet, you need to not only have China Visa, but apply for "Tibet Travel Permit".

4) cash & credit cards

You need to prepare some changes, it will be needed when you buy things from the street vendors or small shops. When you get changes back at some scenic spots, please check carefully in case they are counterfeit money.

If you pay for things in supermarkets or big shops, Credit Card is available. One disadvantage is that the processing fee is needed.

4. The arrangement of the vehicles for the tours

Normally, travelers take the international flights on their own to China, or we can help you to book if you want. In the tours of China, we can arrange private car, trains or flights based on your time and tour arrangement, and it will be very convenient to change or cancel if there is any emergency.

5. Local flavor meals in the trip

During our trips, you will have your breakfast on the hotel, which are all included in price of the package ( only if you book the hotel with us ). For the lunch everyday, meals in good local restaurants include plenty of dishes selected according to your taste, and we will order more if possible. For the dinner indicated in the itinerary, we usually take you to the local famous restaurant.

6. Experienced tour guides & drivers

Our guides are carefully selected and trained. We not only evaluate their language skill, their knowledge of sites but also their personality and ability to be a kind host. They are locals who are familiar of all attractions in their cities. They can speak English fluently and have the professional national tourist guide certificate, ensuring you have the best tour experience in China.

Moreover, our divers have got strict training in the limo service professionalism. They will provide you the fast and safe car service.