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8 Unique Experiences in China

1.Tea-leaf Picking in Hangzhou

Originating in China, tea is a cultural symbol. You may have tasted Chinese tea, but you probably haven't seen the tea leaves. When you take this Hangzhou tour, Lilysun China Tours will take you to the tea plantations where you can savor the fresh tea flavors and experience the joy of picking tea leaves.

Tea picking experience

Recommended Itinerary: 6 days Shanghai -Suzhou - Hangzhou Trip

2. Longji Terraces Walking

Guilin is very famous for its picturesque mountains and rivers, and the Longji Terraces are an additional highlight to your Guilin trip. Those long and wide rice terraces appear like a huge abstract painting connecting the earth and sky. They put up a different show each season. In Spring, all terraces are filled with water like a series of silver chains hanging on the mountains. In Summer, the rice paddy fields turn bright green like green waves pouring from the sky. In Autumn, all the fields are like golden towers. While in winter, the rice paddies are covered with snow, like silver crouching dragons. When traveling to Guilin, the Longji Terraces are a must-see destination.

Longji Terraces

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3. Minority Group Experience in Yunnan

As we all know that China is a multi-ethnic country with 56 nationalities. The Yunnan province is home to 26 of those cultures, forming a unique culture of its own. If you are interested in other cultures, especially minority cultures, you should visit Yunnan.

Yunnan Minority Groups

4. Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival is one of the four most famous and grandest ice and snow festivals in the world. It starts on January 5th and lasts about a month. Every year, ice sculptures are created, and many winter sports competitions are held, such as winter swimming, ice hockey, snow world football, skiing, and even ice weddings.

Recommended Itinerary: 4 Days Harbin Tour to Ice and Lantern World and Ski Resort

5. Stay in a Traditional Cave Dwelling

Those who previously traveled with Lilysun China Tours may know that we always take them to see the traditional cave dwelling near Xian. It's a traditional dwelling form in Shaanxi Province, especially in the northern part. Now you can have the opportunity to stay in a cave-dwelling hotel on your next visit to Xian. It may sound primitive, but don't worry, the facilities are just like a regular hotel. The attraction is that you experience life like the Shaanxi inhabitants of yesteryear, and you have the opportunity to ride a donkey.

8-day Shaanxi Adventure Tour

6. Sand Therapy

Xinjiang Province is an exotic place for most Chinese people, just like China is to you. Besides its long history and the diversified people living there, Xinjiang is famous for its heat in summer. The extreme heat of this place and its vast desert has bred a new therapy - Sand Therapy. If you have rheumatoid arthritis or slow pain in your legs, you are most welcome to try this therapy.

7. Experience the Spring Festival in China

Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. There are many different customs and traditions related to this festival. You can enjoy traditional shows and learn about Chinese culture through this experience.

Dragon Dance