Almost 3,000 miles separate the capital of China, Beijing, from Singapore off Malaysia’s southern tip but what incredibly diverse and welcoming countries await you in between! You can now travel the entire distance overland, traversing through the heart of China, passing through Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia in South East Asia.
Overland expedition vehicle, Chinese ferry cruise boat, local boat.
Mixed hotels from 4 star to small guesthouses, 2 nights on a local ferry, camping and bushcamping.
2 Dragoman Crew and 1 local crew (in China, Laos and Cambodia)
Explore the "Killing Caves" at Phnom Sampeau
Visit to the floating village of Kampong Loung by boat
2 nights in Cambodia's chaotic capital Phnom Penh
Learn about Cambodia's history at the "Killing Fields" and Tuol Sleng Prison Museum
Full day tour of the incredible temples at Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom
3 nights in Siem Reap, once the heart of the Khmer empire
Watch the sun set over the amazing temple complex at Angkor
Explore the maze of limestone pinnacles in the Stone Forest
Overnight stay in Yunnan's laid back capital, Kunming
Overnight stay in Yunnan's laid back capital, Kunming
Time for sightseeing in the lakeside town of Dali, home to the minority Bai people
Learn about local Naxi culture and the shamanistic Dongba religion
Da Fo Buddha.
Visit to the Giant Panda breeding centre in Chengdu
3 day Yangtze River cruise (incl. all meals) on a top end local ferry (not a cruise boat)
Side trip to see the amazing sleeping Buddha in the Dazu Caves
Visit the mountain reserve of Wudang Shan - the backdrop to Ang Lee's 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'
Luxury in Xi'an: civilisation, a great hotel and guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors
Luxury in Xi'an: civilisation, a great hotel and guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors
Visit the Revolution museum and Headquarters site.
Pingyao old town.
wander around the Black Dragon temple
Visit temples in the area known as the Taihuai Temple Cluster. There are many opportunities for Hiking in the area.
2 nights to explore Datong's Hanging Monastery and the stunning Yungang Caves
Journey through the remarkable industrial heartland of the north, the powerhouse of modern China
Explore the awe inspiring Great Wall of China at Jinshanling.
Explore the Imperial city of Chengde, summer home to the Emperor's family
Guided visit to the Forbidden City in Beijing
Discover the fusion of Southeast Asian and French culture in Vientiane
Free time available for optional activities in laid-back Vang Vieng
Enjoy the tranquility of beautiful colonial city Luang Prabang
Enjoy the tranquility of beautiful colonial city Luang Prabang
Time for optional rafting, kayaking and trekking in Nam Ha National Park
See the historical sites of Melaka.
Half-day sightseeing tour of Kuala Lumpur
Discover Kuala Lumpur, one of the most exciting and fast-paced cities in Asia.
Take a trip into a 130 million years old tropical rainforest at Taman Negara National Park.
Explore the rich cultural heritage in old colonial Penang.
Relax on Thailand’s beautiful tropical beaches.
Trek into the lust surroundings of Khao Sok national park.
Explore bustling Bangkok
Explore bustling Bangkok
Singapore Zoo.
River Cruise, Singapore
Wander around cosmopolitan Singapore.
Sultanates Palace, Melaka
Riverboat trip, Melaka
Menara Taming Sari (revolving tower), Melaka
Baba Nonya Heritage Museum, Melaka
Eye on Malaysia, Melaka
Trishaw tour, Melaka
Orang Asli Museum, Kuala Lumpur
Islamic Arts Museum, Kuala Lumpur
Teluk Bahang National Park, Penang
Chong Fat Tze Museum, Penang
Khoo Kongsi, Penang
Rock climbing from the beaches in Krabi
Snorkelling and island tour from Krabi
Sea kayaking from Ao Nang Beach in Krabi
Scuba diving from Ao Nang beach, Krabi
Cheow Lan Lake Tour, Khao Sok National Park
Tubing, Khao Sok National Park
Wat Pho, Bangkok
Royal Theatre.
Cooking Demonstration.
Wat Xieng Thong.
Mt Phousi.
Day trek up the lush mountain of Emei Shan, one of the most important pilgrimage treks in China
Ferry trip down the river to see the huge Dafo Buddha in Leshan
People's Park.
Wenshu Monastery.
Cultural show and Sichuan opera.
Trek up the Tianzu Peak to visit the Taoist martial arts school and numerous temples on Wudang Shan
Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian
Bicycle rental on city wall, Xian
Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian
Great Mosque, Xian
Shaanxi History Museum, Xian
Bell and Drum towers, Xian
Bell and Drum towers, Xian
Bicycle rental on city wall, Xian
Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian
Shaanxi History Museum, Xian
Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian
Great Mosque, Xian
Folk house, Xian
Bike hire in Pingyao.
Shuanglin temple.
Beijing Opera, Beijing
Acrobat show, Beijing
Beijing Zoo (including Aquarium), Beijing
Hutong cycle tour.
Kung fu show.
Lama Temple.
Summer Palace.
Temple of Heaven.