11 Amazing Trips to Take Around Asia This Spring

By Sponsored, May 6, 2023

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10-Day Treasures of Thailand with Phuket Relaxation

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This 10-day Thailand luxury tour takes you to Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Phuket, covering temple exploration, elephant and tiger visits, and beach relaxation for several days.

In Chiang Mai, pay a visit to the Elephant Natural Park, a natural sanctuary for disabled elephants, buffalo, dogs, cats, birds and many other rescued animals. You'll also head to the Tiger Kingdom, a tiger center where you can interact with the baby and adult tigers in trainer-supervised enclosures.

In Bangkok, tour the fabulous temples including Wat Traimit, Wat Arun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Phra Kaew. Then head to Ayutthaya, and explore the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Siam that existed from 1350 to 1767.

Finally, spend several days relaxing on the beach in Phuket and heading to the Similan Islands for snorkeling and swimming.

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7-Day Exotic South Xinjiang Discovery Tour 

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If you are curious about Xinjiang, this seven day classic itinerary – starting from Kashgar, passing through Taxkorgan, and ending up with Turpan – is the perfect way for you to explore the wider area.

Take in numerous spectacular natural scenes and cultural heritages on the way. The cities selected all represent an aspect of Xinjiang; by visiting them and talking with locals you will discover what the real Xinjiang looks like.

Travel with local operator Xinjiang China International Travel Service and one day, when you go back home, you can tell your friends: I’ve been to Xinjiang.

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1-Day Yanbang Ancient Road Hiking Trip

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Yanbang translates as the Salt Band Ancient Road, and was the road taken by salt peddlers in ancient times, illicitly trafficking salt from salt-producing Ninghai to the east through the deep mountains.

A gentle and wide stream accompanies you when you take the trail from Lijiaxi Village in Xinchang to Chiyan Village. The ancient trail is built according to the topology of the mountain, meaning you find yourself on different sides of the stream while walking; the trail involves 18 such crossings of the stream.

A great day's hike, and just RMB258 per person!

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7-Day Southern Xinjiang Tour with Urumqi, Turpan & Kashgar

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Xinjiang, the remote land of Northwest China, is a place of glittering cultural relics and breath-taking views, captivating travelers with its time-honored old towns and villages.

Acquaint yourself with exotic customs, bazaars and architecture, towering Islamic mosques and pagodas, distinctive natural lakes, prosperous oases and brilliant historical ruins and relics.

On this seven-day tour you'll travel through Xinjiang's vast deserts and plateaus, discovering Urumqi and Erdaoqiao International Bazaar, Turpan, Karakuri Lake, Tuyugou Village and Thousand Buddha Caves, the Jiaohe Ruins and Karaz Well, Id Kah Mosque, Heavenly Lake, Kashgar Old Town and more.

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8-Day West Xinjiang: Grassland, Forest, Holy Lake &Trekking

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Beyond people’s expectation, there is no more desert when you travel farthest west in China. Instead, there are continuous lush mountains and grasslands dotted with numerous crystal-like lakes. 

Western Xinjiang is an underappreciated treasure in China. The Naraty Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kalajun Prairie, trekking or riding horses in this fairytale world with your family, friends or lover – a true paradise for nature lovers!

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2-Day Getaway to Heavenly Sanshan Island

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Once the hideout of China’s most infamous criminals, Sanshan Island on Lake Tai presents a perfect escape from urban life. A traditional and serene Chinese fishing and agrarian village, walk along the lake shores and watch the boatmen reach into its silvery waters with their nets, searching for shrimp, crab and fish.

Stroll unpopulated paths or take a rickshaw and jostle for position on the one-lane roads, with geese, chicken and ducks waddling around. At the top of each of Sanshan’s peaks sit tall Buddha statues, along with temples, pavilions and gardens, all offering amazing views of Lake Tai.

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9-Day Vietnam Classic Tour: From North to South

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This nine-day small group tour will take you from the delights of the capital city of Hanoi and the stunning islands of Halong Bay to the beaches of Hoi An and the remote Mekong Delta.

Start a beautiful tour of Vietnamese capital Hanoi with French avenues and tree-lined boulevards; then take a boat tour of the islands in Ha Long Bay and through one of the most beautiful offshore areas in the world.

Fly down to the ancient port city of Hoi An and discover ancient ruins and beautiful beaches, then head to Saigon, now known as Ho Chi Minh City, to visit one of the most amazing cities in the world.

End the trip with a unique tour of the Mekong Delta and visit the stunning Can Tho Floating Market.

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7-Day Tibetan Gannan: Liujiaxia, Zhagana & Sangke Grassland

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Zhagana in Gannan Tibetan Region is regarded as a photography paradise in China for its fascinating landscapes and mysterious Tibetan culture. Travel to this remote land in southern Gansu few people have ever visited.

On this seven day tour, find release on the Sangke Grassland and Zhagana, and immerse yourself in the solemn Langmu Monastery and Bingling Temple. Explore the mysterious Tibetan culture and appreciate the stunning landscapes of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau!

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3-Day Late Spring Anji People & Nature Carnival

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Anji Wufengshan Sports Village in Anji, Zhejiang Province, is just a three and a half hour drive from Shanghai. A national AAAA-level scenic spot, visitors can enjoy incredible views in a relaxing environment, yet one that offers so many options of things to do.

Hike along ancient trails, see majestic waterfalls, dense forests, and beautiful mountains; be a daredevil on a glass suspension bridge, a cliff swing, an aerial suspension bridge, aerial bicycles, an aerial zip line, and a time slide; head out kayaking and paddle boarding; ride super exciting water jet airships; play lawn games; and enjoy a music, BBQ and bonfire party! 

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4-Day Beijing Essence Tour with Great Wall

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Beijing, one of the world's most influential cities, is China's past, present, and future.

It has changed beyond recognition in the 21st century, but the city still retains remnants of its past in the form of imperial wonders, ancient hutong alleys with traditional courtyard residences, time-honored cuisine, authentic local life and, of course, incredible Great Wall.

This  four-day small group tour covers all the highlights of Beijing – Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Beijing Hutong.

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7-Day Wild Silk Road Adventure: Rainbow Mountains, Desert & Chaka

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If you want to know more about mysterious Western China, but have no idea where to start, then just follow the Silk Road.

Spend seven days traveling the ancient trade route with Gansu May International Travel Service, enjoying both breathtaking landscapes and mysterious religious art, from oases to deserts; this itinerary won’t let you down, no matter what you want to experience in a trip. 

Buddhist temples, Qinghai Lake, Yadan landscapes, Rainbow Mountain, the Great Wall, Mogao Grottoes... the list goes on!

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