Authentic Trails
Authentic Trails
These trails offer a traditional twist on existing tours. They are ideal for repeat visitors and those seeking a more in-depth version of our existing tour programmes. These special products reveal Asia in a different light, including unique accommodation opportunities and unconventional modes of transport. This is the best way to gain a greater connection with our destinations.
Maliandao Tea Culture and Tasting Experience
Chinese people love tea – it is more than just a drink; it is a way of life and an intrinsic part of ancient Chinese culture. China has many styles of tea ceremonies and various ways of brewing tea.
Discover the Temple of Confucius and Lama Temple
The Temple of Confucius was built in 1302 and is the second largest temple constructed for Confucius, the great thinker and educationalist from the days of ancient China. People flocked here to pay homage during the Yuan, Ming and Qing…
South Yunnan Discovery: Xishuangbanna to Jingmai Mountain
Journey to captivating Jingmai Mountain, hike through an age-old tea plantation forest and immerse in the rich culture of the Bulang and Dai ethnic minority villages.
Nam Ou River Adventure with Ethnic Villages
An important Mekong tributary, the Nam Ou River passes through some of the most stunning scenery in Laos. The riverbanks are scattered with tiny, untouched villages that are home to ethnic minorities who live simple lives – many without electricity.
The Feng Shui Trail
Literally translated as ‘wind and water’, Feng Shui follows the principle of humans living in harmony with nature. This ancient philosophy originates from Chinese respect for the environment and the belief that cosmological influences strongly affect our everyday lives.
Pranburi Mangroves and River Cruise
Pranburi lies within the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan, a region best known for abundant beautiful white, sandy beaches and picturesque bays in the Eastern region, while the Western side of the province close to Myanmar is mountainous and forested
The Architecture of Phnom Penh by Cyclo
Cambodia’s capital has seen its fair share of turbulence in the past under the rulings of the Khmer Rouge; large parts of Phnom Penh were severely damaged, and parts of the city have been undergoing major reconstruction work.
A Turtle Evening near Kuantan
With an extensive coastline like Malaysia, protecting the lushness of its verdant jungle landscape and cultural heritage is not exclusively reserved within the heart of both the Peninsula and Borneo.
Exploring Sacred Shangri-La
From the stunning views of the highest snow peak in Yunnan to the lush Mekong valley, this trip takes you through the heart of the Three Parallel Rivers area and reveals its living heritage.
Traditional Woodwork Workshop in the Hutongs
The hutongs are a labyrinth of narrow lanes in the old quarter of Beijing that date back over 300 years. They are draped in history and the unique architecture offers an insight into past times in the capital, before glass…
The Traditional Village of Duong Lam and Hanoi
There is so little resemblance with Hanoi that it almost looks like taking a step back in time. Drenched in history, ample examples still vividly move visitors back to the Vietnam of a bygone era and where centuries-old architecture in…
A Walk back in Time to China’s Critical Past
On 4 May 1919, over 3,000 Chinese students in Beijing poured into public spaces, including Tiananmen Square, to protest against the treatment of China by Western powers, and in particular by the terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
