Hunan, Fujian and Guangzhou
The ethereal beauty of Hunan is undeniable. Zhangjaijie National Forest Park is home to some of China’s most striking scenery, from thousands of towering karst pinnacles to mist-shrouded peaks. Journey to Fujian province to immerse yourself in the Hakka culture as you discover the earthen Tulou roundhouses. Coastal Guangzhou is a vibrant trading port and the gateway to the ancient city of Kaiping.
Hunan province is rich in natural beauty. Providing inspiration for the movie ‘Avatar’, the soaring quartzite pillars of the Zhangjaijie National Forest Park are otherworldly. This picturesque province is also the ancestral birthplace of Mao Zedong, making it popular amongst modern history buffs, and to some of the spiciest cuisine you’ll find in China. Coastal Fujian is home to the Hakka earth towers, fabled mountain dwellings built by the Fujianese people centuries ago. Set amongst rural mountain scenery, these earthen edifices are a feat of ingenuity and fascinating to explore. Southwest of the cosmopolitan metropolis of Guangzhou, discover the eccentric Diaolou watchtowers of Kaiping.
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