Experiences beyond the classics
China offers special interest days that go beyond the classic city circuit—food, outdoor adventure, theater and martial arts, and traditional calligraphy. Mix any of these into a private itinerary with Ann Tours.
Private arrangements · Flexible add-ons · Certificate of Excellence 2014–2018
Culinary
Dim sum, hot pot, Peking duck—and cooking with local chefs.
Always wondered how they make those delicious dim sum or how those noodles taste so good? If it is Chinese food you love, you’ve arrived in a culinary mecca. Enjoy a foodie tour anywhere you travel in China—from spicy hot pot to mouth-watering Peking duck in Beijing. Get into the kitchen to learn from top chefs how to cook restaurant-style Chinese dishes that will wow your friends and family.
Adventure
Cycle city lanes or rural paths; get close to local life with informed guides.
There is never a shortage of bicycles in China—whether you are in large cities or rural towns, cycling is a great opportunity to get close and personal with locals and make friends. Go with our well-informed guides and discover the customs and culture of each area you visit. Hiking and rafting days can be arranged where the landscape and season allow, matched to your fitness and interests.
Culture
Opera, acrobatics, and martial-arts shows—colorful, disciplined performances.
Wherever you travel in China you will most likely find a popular opera or acrobatic performance. This is where Chinese discipline—physical and mental—comes together in a colorful, awe-inspiring show. We can arrange tickets and evening programs that fit your city nights, including classic opera and kung fu demonstrations where available.
Heritage
Brush-stroke art perfected over centuries—learn with Chinese masters for a day.
Chinese calligraphy is recognized around the world—an art perfected over millennia. It does not only record history; it expresses human emotion through the brush stroke. Come with us and learn the art of calligraphy and drawing with Chinese masters for a day.
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