Sacred Sites

This tour is designed for those travelers fascinated with ancient religion and philosophy. We will give you an overview of the main strands of religious thought in China, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Your personal guide will point out their similarities and differences as well as their historical influence on Chinese life in general.

You will visit some of the most spectacular religious remains, awe-inspiring not only to the pilgrims but to anyone who is interested in human history. You will see a broad spectrum of shrines from wondrous stone carvings and giant Buddhas to magnificent temples. On our relaxed tour, you will have the time to meditate with the monks or strike the ancient bells.

In traveling to and from many of these sites, you will enjoy the beautiful vistas of the Chinese countryside. You can walk around in the farm fields or make time for a picnic lunch on a sacred mountainside.