Land of the Thunder Dragon, one of the most mysterious and unknown of all Himalayan Kingdoms, hidden in isolation behind the high peaks of the Himalayas. For centuries forbidden to foreigners, this timeless Buddhist Kingdom has succeeded in preserving its enchanting traditions and ancestral way of life.

Venture off-the-beaten-path to the northern-most province in China for a chance to see the mysterious Northern Lights! Heilongjiang offers varied landscapes and wildlife, from the strange volcanic formations and its Red-Crowned Cranes, to the North Pole Village where you can witness the wonderful aurora borealis in autumn and winter.

Bagan is a spectacular archaeological site with thousands of stupas and temples sprawling across the countryside, while Inle Lake is a scenic gem with its leg-rowing Intha fishermen and colorful floating markets.

Retrace the route of the Silk Road. Be mesmerized by the ethnic cultures of the Tibetans, Tajiks and Uygurs that you meet along the way; be awed by the impressive grottoes at Dunhuang. As you travel through the desert, imagine the caravans and traders that plowed this route hundreds of years ago.

The Silk Road evokes exotic images of long caravan lines stretching across vast sand dunes and dusty travelers relaxing in the shade of a desert oasis. It also took tradesmen and monks, across mountains, deserts and seas from Europe to Asia. Our journey takes you deep into the desert on top of a camel and brings you to the famous Kashgar market.