A most unusual journey across borders and cultures! Beginning with a flight from Kunming to Lijang, you will explore the world of the Naxi, the grottos of Shebaoshan, the homes of the Shaxi, and the tie-dying village of Chouchen.

Worshipped as a deity, the Kawo Karpo is one of the Buddhist world's most holy mountains. Both pilgrimage and ancient tea trading route, the epic outer Kora around this 6740m peak bordering Yunnan and Tibet is one of Asia's great mountain adventures.

Join an extraordinary guide, Mr. Wu Wen Jian, on this truly unique view of Southeastern China, its people, holiest mountains, and its history. Beijing, Shandong Province, Qufu, and Shanghai are all part of this trip.

Shikoku provides a rare window into ancient Japan. Here away from the crowds, we cycle along ancient Samurai paths that wind over mountain passes and along crystal clear mountain streams.

The Trans Siberian train journey has captured the imagination of travellers for many decades. This superb itinerary combines the classic train route with stopovers at many of the unique and exciting destinations enroute.

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