Summer is finally here. The mistake expats always seem to make when planning their summer vacations is heading to the crowded, equally-hot beaches of Hainan, Thailand or Bali. You can always hit the beach during National Week or CNY, so don’t waste your chance to go on a real adventure! Luckily, the China travel experts at Local Panda have got you covered for planning the perfect getaway to these three ultimate summer destinations.
Tibet
Tibet is that destination on every China expat’s bucket list that they never manage to get to. Sure, it’s a bit of a trip to get to the Himalayas, but summer is THE time to go. Explore the Potala Palace, hike some crazy mountains, experience Tibetan culture and discover some really impractically located but incredible monasteries with Local Panda’s Tibet tour package.
Before introducing the other two ultimate summer destinations, get to know a very attractive seasonal deal!
Local Panda have put together the ultimate weekend getaway to Xishan Island on Lake Tai for you and your friends from June 30 – July 1st. And the best part? It’s only RMB638!
By booking one of Local Panda’s adventures to Tibet, Xinjiang and the Silk Road or Shangri-La, they’ll give you a free ticket to the Xishan Island weekend retreat for FREE. If you’d rather do the Xishan Island retreat and end up booking one of their other adventures later, they’ll give you RMB638 off your adventure trip!
Peaceful Xishan Island is surrounded by Taihu Lake. Riding horses, racing go-carts, shooting archery and kayaking are all fully included on the trip.
Stay at the five-star Royal Tulip Hotel is included. Enjoy the luxury of the hotel’s comforts, including the breakfast buffet, for a fraction of their normal price!
Xinjiang & The Silk Road
You’ve probably heard that Western China is practically empty, but have you ever really wondered what’s out there? Turns out the Uighur homeland is one of the most breathtaking pastoral landscapes in the world.
The Gobi desert is no joke either, and following the historic path of the Silk Road across the desert (camel riding, anyone?) will lead you to some of the most ancient existing ruins in all of China.
Shangri-La
Shangri-La will blow your mind — just ask anyone who’s been! Steep mountains plunging into gorges with rushing rivers, thousand-year-old Tibetan villages and legit China wildlife are just a few of the highlights of this incredible trip.
Shangri-La is pretty gray and rainy most of the year though, so the summertime is one of your only chances to see it in all its idyllic glory. Don’t miss out!