The vastness of China provides a variety of itinerary choices for Antipodeans Abroad Expedition teams. Recent teams have opted for the amazing trekking on the remote parts of the Great Wall combined with the travel opportunities and history of Xi’an and the Terracotta Warriors. Head south to Yunnan for remote projects, around Lijiang and Zhongdian, trekking in Tiger Leaping Gorge and a look at China’s cultural diversity and a slower pace of life amongst the ethnic tribes people of the region. If you’re looking for a destination that offers cultural, historical and geographical diversity with once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities, China is definitely worth considering.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Projects generally take place in remote villages and towns of southwest China, either around Lijiang or Zhongdian
- This part of China is characterised by traditional costumes of the local ethnic tribes people and a much slower pace of life
- Teams may work on renovation and building projects including heating systems, solar power resources and desk/library shelf construction
TREKS
- Trekking options include remote parts of the Great Wall, North and North East of Beijing and Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan province
- Treks are not too physically demanding
- Offers spectacular scenery and the chance to stay in a local farmer’s house
HIGHLIGHTS
- Beijing - Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City
- Great Wall of China
- Chinese acrobat show
- Xi’an - Terracotta Warriors, First Dynasty and Silk Road history, Muslim Quarter
- Lijiang and Zhongdian Tibetan monastery
Sample Itinerary