China

Beijing (2 nights ONLY)

It is very important when travelling in China to be prepared for the temperature extremes. Even in the summer months on trips which involve trekking in mountains e.g., Tiger Leaping Gorge, Huangshan Mountains you should be prepared for it to get cool, pack some Thermal Underwear, they are light weight and take up little room but are worth their weight in gold. In the winter on all trips through China it is necessary to pack: hat, gloves, Thermal Underwear, Fleece Jacket and a wind/waterproof jacket. It can get very cold, and it is necessary to be prepared for this. When travelling through the Silk Route a lot of the journey is through desert so it is necessary to be prepared for this and to pack plenty of sun block, and a hat that provides a lot of shade.