Evocative China brings to mind a storied history, multilayered culture, and a vast landscape. We’ve curated five photos to give you a glimpse into this remarkable land. The idea? To inspire you to want to see more, of course.
![A stone lion guards the entrance to the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.](http://www.gadventures.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/10410483_10153564092696002_6840493818416566131_n.jpg)
A stone lion guards the entrance to the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.
![Shanghai comes alive with colour at night. Photo courtesy of traveller Joe K.](http://www.gadventures.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/10552410_10153566261871002_4142206517772605349_n.jpg)
Shanghai comes alive with colour at night. Photo courtesy of traveller Joe K.
![Taking the plunge from a bamboo raft in Yangshuo, China.](http://www.gadventures.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/10805744_10153567692486002_8993735784040809903_n.jpg)
Taking the plunge from a bamboo raft in Yangshuo, China.
![A terracotta warrior guards the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang in Xi'an, China.](http://www.gadventures.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/10440250_10153569603006002_7150504826051440332_n.jpg)
A terracotta warrior guards the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang in Xi’an, China.
![The storied Great Wall of China stretches into the horizon](http://www.gadventures.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/China_Beijing_Great_Wall_Landscape-Attit_Patel_2013-IMG1911_Lg_RGB.jpg)
The storied Great Wall of China stretches into the horizon.
Getting There
G Adventures runs a number of departures to China encompassing a wide range of departure dates and activities to cater for different tastes. We’re thrilled at the prospect of showing you this big blue planet of ours — check out our small group trips here.