Silk Way Explore
Skylines, lake towns and lantern nights, with leading universities nearby.
China offers huge cities, ancient lake towns and a fast-growing university sector. Our China trips pair famous places with campus life, from Hong Kong's harbour to Shanghai's lanes, and we are looking at Hangzhou and Nanjing next.
March to May and September to November are the most comfortable months for walking cities and lakes.
Around Lunar New Year and the Lantern Festival, cities fill with glowing lantern displays like the dragons on this site.
From late October to December Hong Kong is dry and cooler, ideal for hikes and harbour views.
A light overview of where our trips go and where the universities are. When you send us your interests, we draw a detailed route for you.
Dots are approximate.
Ask for a detailed routeA skyline city with mountains, islands and fishing villages a short ride away. English is widely used, and several universities are among Asia's best known.
City skyline view from above the harbour
A cheap, classic harbour crossing
Giant bronze Buddha reached by cable car
Street food, fortune tellers and bargains
China's largest city mixes a futuristic skyline with old lanes, tea houses and canal towns nearby. Several leading universities are based here.
Waterfront promenade facing the skyline lights
Classical garden with a bustling bazaar
Soup dumplings, Shanghai's signature food
Famous for West Lake, tea hills and temples, Hangzhou is one of China's most beautiful cities. Zhejiang University is based here.
Lakeside paths, pagodas and willow-lined causeways
One of China's great Buddhist temples, in a wooded valley
A former capital with city walls, imperial tombs and lively river districts, and a long university tradition. Nanjing University is based here.
Hillside monument with a long stone stairway
Long preserved city wall to walk or cycle
Old streets, lanterns and boat rides at night
Tell us your goals and we'll suggest a route, no obligation.