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Imperial & cultural heritage
Beijing, privately yours
Beijing
Explore the Forbidden City, walk the Badaling Great Wall and discover the capital’s gardens and hutongs on a private five-day journey.
- Forbidden City
- Badaling Great Wall
- Temple of Heaven
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrive in Beijing; airport transfer and time at leisure.
- Day 2Tiananmen Square, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, National Museum and an in-depth Forbidden City visit.
- Day 3Badaling Great Wall; exterior views of the Bird’s Nest, Water Cube and Ice Ribbon.
- Day 4Temple of Heaven, Prince Gong’s Mansion, Shichahai hutongs and an acrobatic performance.
- Day 5Summer Palace and Yuanmingyuan; pass Tsinghua or Peking University before the airport transfer.
- Stay
- 4 nights in selected hotels within Beijing’s Second Ring Road.
- Meals
- 4 hotel breakfasts; lunches and dinners at your own expense.
- Departure window
- Oct–Dec weekdays
- Planning notes
- Museum entry depends on advance reservations; substitutions may apply. Confirm guiding arrangements and Great Wall transport with your quote.
Travel to and from the route’s starting and ending cities, single-room supplements and personal expenses are excluded. Holiday dates, hotels, admissions and services are confirmed in your quote.
Prices by group size
Per person · Oct–Dec weekdays · excluding public holidays
- 2 guests
- CNY 7,199
- 4 guests
- CNY 6,199
- 6 guests
- CNY 5,799
City guides: Beijing city guide
Southwest discoveries
Xishuangbanna rainforest escape
Jinghong · Pu’er · Menghai
Connect rainforest walks and tea-growing country with Dai heritage, a Red Panda Manor stay and relaxed resort evenings.
- Pu’er Forest Park
- Nannuo tea mountain
- Dai culture
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrive at Xishuangbanna airport and transfer to your Jinghong hotel.
- Day 2Mengle Buddhist Temple, Pu’er National Forest Park and Red Panda Manor.
- Day 3Wild Elephant Valley, Nannuo Mountain and a hot-spring resort stay.
- Day 4Dai village, Manting Park, afternoon tea and Gaozhuang night-market photography.
- Day 5Transfer from Jinghong to the airport.
- Stay
- 4 nights across Jinghong, Pu’er, Menghai and Gaozhuang; named properties or equivalent alternatives.
- Meals
- 4 breakfasts and 2 main meals.
- Departure window
- Sep–Dec weekdays
- Planning notes
- Resort and Red Panda Manor arrangements depend on availability; the final hotel list is confirmed with your quote.
Travel to and from the route’s starting and ending cities, single-room supplements and personal expenses are excluded. Holiday dates, hotels, admissions and services are confirmed in your quote.
Prices by group size
Per person · Sep–Dec weekdays · excluding public holidays
- 2–6 guests
- CNY 6,680
City guides: Xishuangbanna city guide
Southwest discoveries
Lijiang & Dali, lakes and mountains
Lijiang · Dali
Pair Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with an Erhai Lake cruise, old-town walks and a hands-on tie-dye experience.
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Erhai Lake cruise
- Bai tie-dye
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrive in Lijiang; visit Lijiang Old Town and settle into your hotel.
- Day 2Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, glacier cableway, Blue Moon Valley, Impression Lijiang, Yushui Village and Shuhe.
- Day 3Shuanglang, Erhai cruise and Nanzhao Folk Island; garden photography and afternoon tea.
- Day 4Dali Old Town and the Erhai ecological corridor; local dance, photography and tie-dye before returning to Lijiang.
- Day 5Lijiang airport transfer.
- Stay
- Two 4-night hotel packages: a mixed-category stay with one upgraded night, or an upgraded stay throughout.
- Meals
- 4 breakfasts; lunches and dinners at your own expense.
- Departure window
- Oct–Dec weekdays
- Planning notes
- Cableway access and mountain activities depend on weather and availability. Confirm the hotel package when requesting a quote.
Travel to and from the route’s starting and ending cities, single-room supplements and personal expenses are excluded. Holiday dates, hotels, admissions and services are confirmed in your quote.
Prices by group size
Per person · Oct–Dec weekdays · excluding public holidays
- Classic package · 2 guests
- CNY 4,200
- Classic package · 4 guests
- CNY 3,200
- Classic package · 6 guests
- CNY 3,100
- Upgraded package · 2 guests
- CNY 4,300
- Upgraded package · 4 guests
- CNY 3,500
- Upgraded package · 6 guests
- CNY 3,400
City guides: Dali city guide
China classicsLi River stories
4 days · Guilin · YangshuoChina classics
Li River stories
Guilin · Yangshuo
A private Guilin and Yangshuo escape with river cruising, bamboo rafting, countryside cycling and an evening performance.
- Xingping river cruise
- Yulong bamboo rafting
- Yangshuo countryside
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrive in Guilin; afternoon tea, Elephant Trunk Hill and the Sun and Moon Pagodas.
- Day 2Gudong Waterfall, Xingping Li River cruise, one of two evening shows and Yangshuo West Street.
- Day 3Silver Cave, shared bamboo rafting on the Yulong River and cycling along Ten-Mile Gallery.
- Day 4Fuli Bridge photography, Shangri-La scenic area and transfer to Guilin airport.
- Stay
- 3 nights: one in Guilin and two in Yangshuo; hotel category confirmed on enquiry.
- Meals
- 3 breakfasts and afternoon tea; main-meal arrangements confirmed with your quote.
- Departure window
- Oct–Dec weekdays
- Planning notes
- The itinerary offers a choice of evening performance. Rafting and cycling are subject to local conditions.
Travel to and from the route’s starting and ending cities, single-room supplements and personal expenses are excluded. Holiday dates, hotels, admissions and services are confirmed in your quote.
Prices by group size
Per person · Oct–Dec weekdays · excluding public holidays
- 2 guests
- CNY 4,599
- 3–4 guests
- CNY 4,299
- 5–6 guests
- CNY 4,099
City guides: Guilin city guide
Peaks, rivers & forests
Guilin & the Longji terraces
Guilin · Longji · Yangshuo
Discover Longji’s rice terraces and Huangluo Yao village before cruising the Li River and exploring Yangshuo’s karst scenery.
- Longji rice terraces
- Huangluo Yao village
- Ruyi Peak
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrive in Guilin; Elephant Trunk Hill and the Sun and Moon Pagodas.
- Day 2Longji Rice Terraces and Huangluo Yao Village; return to Guilin.
- Day 3Yaoshan, Xingping Li River cruise, Guilin Romance performance and Yangshuo West Street.
- Day 4Ruyi Peak, Silver Cave and shared Yulong River bamboo rafting.
- Day 5Shangri-La scenic area and transfer to Guilin airport.
- Stay
- 4 nights across Guilin and Yangshuo.
- Meals
- 4 breakfasts and 8 main meals.
- Departure window
- Oct–Dec weekdays
- Planning notes
- Terrace colours change with the season. Sunrise viewing is not guaranteed; confirm the timing when planning your trip.
Travel to and from the route’s starting and ending cities, single-room supplements and personal expenses are excluded. Holiday dates, hotels, admissions and services are confirmed in your quote.
Prices by group size
Per person · Oct–Dec weekdays · excluding public holidays
- 6 guests
- CNY 3,740
City guides: Guilin city guide
Imperial & cultural heritage
Xi’an, a journey through dynasties
Xi’an
Go deeper into Chang’an’s heritage with museum visits, a traditional rubbing experience, the Terracotta Warriors and Tang-era cultural landmarks.
- Terracotta Warriors
- Stele Forest Museum
- Traditional rubbing
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrive at Xi’an Xianyang airport and transfer to your hotel.
- Day 2Stele Forest Museum, Shuyuanmen, traditional rubbing and the Xi’an Romance performance.
- Day 3Shaanxi History Museum’s Qin-Han branch, Tang Paradise, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Square and Great Tang All Day Mall.
- Day 4Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum, Huaqing Palace and the 1212 Xi’an Incident performance.
- Day 5Shaanxi Archaeology Museum, Bell and Drum Tower Square, Muslim Quarter and airport transfer.
- Stay
- 4 nights in selected local hotels.
- Meals
- 4 breakfasts; lunches and dinners at your own expense.
- Departure window
- Oct–Dec weekdays
- Planning notes
- Museum visits are subject to reservations and opening schedules.
Travel to and from the route’s starting and ending cities, single-room supplements and personal expenses are excluded. Holiday dates, hotels, admissions and services are confirmed in your quote.
Prices by group size
Per person · Oct–Dec weekdays · excluding public holidays
- 2 guests
- CNY 5,760
- 4 guests
- CNY 4,260
- 6 guests
- CNY 3,960
City guides: Xi’an city guide
Imperial & cultural heritage
Xi’an, Yellow River & canyon country
Xi’an · Hancheng · Yan’an
Travel from the Terracotta Warriors to Hukou Waterfall, sculpted sandstone canyons and the historic landscapes around Yan’an.
- Hukou Waterfall
- Yucha Grand Canyon
- Wave Valley
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrive in Xi’an and transfer to your hotel.
- Day 2Terracotta Warriors, Lishan Garden and bronze chariots; continue to Hancheng Old Town.
- Day 3Follow the Yellow River road to Hukou Waterfall and Nanniwan.
- Day 4Yucha Grand Canyon and Yongning Ancient Village.
- Day 5Wave Valley, the Return to Yan’an performance and Erdao Street night market.
- Day 6Pagoda Hill and Yan’an Revolutionary Memorial Hall; return to Xi’an for Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Square and the Tang pedestrian district.
- Day 7Xi’an airport transfer.
- Stay
- 6 nights in selected hotels along the route.
- Meals
- 6 breakfasts; lunches and dinners at your own expense.
- Departure window
- Oct–Dec weekdays
- Planning notes
- Canyon access and waterfall viewing depend on weather and local conditions.
Travel to and from the route’s starting and ending cities, single-room supplements and personal expenses are excluded. Holiday dates, hotels, admissions and services are confirmed in your quote.
Prices by group size
Per person · Oct–Dec weekdays · excluding public holidays
- 2 guests
- CNY 8,330
- 4 guests
- CNY 5,730
- 6 guests
- CNY 4,930
City guides: Xi’an city guide
Peaks, rivers & forests
Zhangjiajie peaks & Fenghuang
Zhangjiajie · Furong · Fenghuang
Explore Zhangjiajie’s sandstone pillars, Tianmen Mountain and Furong before an overnight visit to Fenghuang Ancient Town.
- Zhangjiajie Forest Park
- Tianmen Mountain
- Fenghuang Ancient Town
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrive at Zhangjiajie airport and transfer to Wulingyuan.
- Day 2Zhangjiajie Forest Park, Huangshizhai, Yangjiajie and Yuanjiajie.
- Day 3Return to the park for Golden Whip Stream, Tianzi Mountain and Ten-Mile Gallery; Charming Xiangxi show.
- Day 4Tianmen Mountain and Furong Ancient Town; continue to Fenghuang.
- Day 5Fenghuang, Tuo River boat ride, Shen Congwen’s former residence and Wanshou Palace; transfer to Changsha airport.
- Stay
- 4 nights: three in Wulingyuan and one in Fenghuang.
- Meals
- 4 breakfasts and 8 main meals.
- Departure window
- Oct–Dec weekdays
- Planning notes
- This route arrives in Zhangjiajie and departs from Changsha. Confirm cableways and in-park transport in your quote.
Travel to and from the route’s starting and ending cities, single-room supplements and personal expenses are excluded. Holiday dates, hotels, admissions and services are confirmed in your quote.
Prices by group size
Per person · Oct–Dec weekdays · excluding public holidays
- 6 guests
- CNY 5,340
City guides: Zhangjiajie city guide
Peaks, rivers & forests
Xiangxi, from peaks to old towns
Changsha · Zhangjiajie · Fenghuang
Begin and end in Changsha, combining Yuanjiajie’s mountain scenery with Tianmen Mountain, Furong and a morning in Fenghuang.
- Yuanjiajie
- Furong Ancient Town
- Charming Xiangxi show
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrive at Changsha airport and transfer to your hotel.
- Day 2Travel from Changsha to Zhangjiajie and visit Yuanjiajie.
- Day 3Golden Whip Stream, Tianzi Mountain and Ten-Mile Gallery; Charming Xiangxi performance.
- Day 4Tianmen Mountain, Furong and Fenghuang Ancient Town.
- Day 5Enjoy Fenghuang’s morning scenery before returning to Changsha airport.
- Stay
- 4 nights: one in Changsha, two in Wulingyuan and one in Fenghuang.
- Meals
- 4 breakfasts and 8 main meals.
- Departure window
- Oct–Dec weekdays
- Planning notes
- Mountain views and sunrise opportunities depend on weather; the itinerary returns to Changsha.
Travel to and from the route’s starting and ending cities, single-room supplements and personal expenses are excluded. Holiday dates, hotels, admissions and services are confirmed in your quote.
Prices by group size
Per person · Oct–Dec weekdays · excluding public holidays
- 6 guests
- CNY 5,340
City guides: Changsha city guide · Zhangjiajie city guide
China classics
Beijing heritage & Universal fun
Beijing
A private capital-city journey that combines the Forbidden City and Great Wall with a full day at Universal Beijing Resort.
- Universal Beijing Resort
- Forbidden City
- Summer Palace
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrive in Beijing; transfer to your hotel and free time.
- Day 2Tiananmen Square, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, National Museum, Forbidden City and Shichahai hutongs.
- Day 3Badaling Great Wall, Olympic venue exteriors and a drive past Tsinghua or Peking University.
- Day 4Spend the day at Universal Beijing Resort.
- Day 5Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and Yuanmingyuan before the airport transfer.
- Stay
- 4 nights in selected hotels within Beijing’s Second Ring Road.
- Meals
- 4 hotel breakfasts; lunches and dinners at your own expense.
- Departure window
- Oct–Dec weekdays
- Planning notes
- Museum reservations and Universal admission arrangements must be confirmed for your dates. Guiding arrangements are confirmed with your quote.
Travel to and from the route’s starting and ending cities, single-room supplements and personal expenses are excluded. Holiday dates, hotels, admissions and services are confirmed in your quote.
Prices by group size
Per person · Oct–Dec weekdays · excluding public holidays
- 2 guests
- CNY 7,699
- 4 guests
- CNY 6,799
- 6 guests
- CNY 6,399
City guides: Beijing city guide
Peaks, rivers & forests
Enshi, canyons & Tujia culture
Enshi · Xuan’en
Follow clear-water canyons and dramatic karst formations, with Tujia heritage in Daughter City and an evening in Xuan’en.
- Pingshan Canyon
- Enshi Grand Canyon
- Suobuya Stone Forest
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrive in Enshi; transfer to Daughter City and explore at leisure.
- Day 2Pingshan Grand Canyon and Xuan’en’s riverside night scenery.
- Day 3Shiziguan and Suobuya Stone Forest.
- Day 4Enshi Grand Canyon’s Qixingzhai and Yunlong River fissure; Xilankapu performance.
- Day 5Transfer for departure from Enshi.
- Stay
- 4 nights, including a Daughter City inn and selected hotels.
- Meals
- 4 breakfasts; lunches and dinners at your own expense.
- Departure window
- Sep–Dec weekdays
- Planning notes
- Travel to and from Enshi is excluded. Optional scenic transport, photo boats and extra shows are payable separately.
Travel to and from the route’s starting and ending cities, single-room supplements and personal expenses are excluded. Holiday dates, hotels, admissions and services are confirmed in your quote.
Prices by group size
Per person · Sep–Dec weekdays · excluding public holidays
- 2 guests
- CNY 4,788
- 4 guests
- CNY 2,946
- 6 guests
- CNY 2,556
- 8 guests
- CNY 2,219
Peaks, rivers & forests
Shennongjia forest retreat
Yichang · Shennongjia
Head from Yichang into Shennongjia’s mountain forests, linking Shennong Peak with Dajiu Lake, Guanmen Mountain and Tiansheng Bridge.
- Shennong Peak
- Dajiu Lake
- Tiansheng Bridge
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrive in Yichang, transfer to your hotel and explore independently if time allows.
- Day 2Travel to Shennongjia and visit Shennong Peak.
- Day 3Dajiu Lake, Guanmen Mountain and Tiansheng Bridge.
- Day 4Shennong Altar, then return to Yichang for departure.
- Stay
- 3 nights in selected hotels in Yichang, Pingqian and Muyu.
- Meals
- 3 breakfasts; lunches and dinners at your own expense.
- Departure window
- Sep–Dec weekdays
- Planning notes
- Flights to and from Yichang are excluded. Mountain activities depend on seasonal conditions.
Travel to and from the route’s starting and ending cities, single-room supplements and personal expenses are excluded. Holiday dates, hotels, admissions and services are confirmed in your quote.
Prices by group size
Per person · Sep–Dec weekdays · excluding public holidays
- 2 guests
- CNY 3,796
- 4 guests
- CNY 2,448
- 6 guests
- CNY 2,159
- 8 guests
- CNY 1,896
City guides: Yichang city guide
Taste of China
Lingnan flavours & heritage
Guangzhou · Foshan · Zhaoqing · Jiangmen · Zhuhai · Zhongshan
Explore six Pearl River Delta cities through gardens, water towns, diaolou architecture and time to discover Cantonese food at your own pace.
- Fengjian water town
- Kaiping diaolou
- Cantonese food culture
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrive in Guangzhou; continue to Foshan’s Lingnan Tiandi and Ancestral Temple area.
- Day 2Qinghui Garden, Huagai Street, Fengjian Water Town and the Romance Park in Foshan.
- Day 3Zhaoqing’s Song-era city wall and Seven Star Crags.
- Day 4Fengyili diaolou, Chikan Ancient Town and Gudou hot springs in Jiangmen.
- Day 5Zhuhai Opera House, Lovers’ Road, Xianglu Bay, Fisher Girl statue and New Yuanming Palace.
- Day 6Sun Yat-sen’s hometown, Zhongshan film city and Zhan Garden; Pearl River night cruise in Guangzhou.
- Day 7Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Yongqingfang, Shamian and Bai’etan Greater Bay Area Art Centre.
- Day 8Transfer to Guangzhou airport or railway station.
- Stay
- 7 nights, including six city-hotel nights and one Gudou hot-spring hotel night.
- Meals
- 7 breakfasts; lunches, dinners and food tastings at your own expense.
- Departure window
- Sep–Dec weekdays
- Planning notes
- Regional food is a theme of the route; main meals and tastings are not bundled into the quoted package.
Travel to and from the route’s starting and ending cities, single-room supplements and personal expenses are excluded. Holiday dates, hotels, admissions and services are confirmed in your quote.
Prices by group size
Per person · Sep–Dec weekdays · excluding public holidays
- 2 guests
- CNY 9,676
- 4 guests
- CNY 6,036
- 6 guests
- CNY 4,995
- 8 guests
- CNY 4,348
City guides: Guangzhou city guide
China through the seasons
Hulunbuir grasslands & border towns
Hailar · Ergun · Heishantou · Manzhouli
Trace the Morigele River through grasslands, wetlands and birch woods, then discover Manzhouli and Mongolian cultural landscapes.
- Morigele River
- Ergun wetlands
- Manzhouli
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrive in Hailar and transfer to your hotel.
- Day 2Hulunbuir grasslands, Morigele River, Ergun wetlands and birch forest.
- Day 3Wulan Mountain, grassland activities, Junchi horse ranch and Heishantou.
- Day 4186 Ribbon River, Zhalainuoer, Mammoth Park and Manzhouli’s border-gate and Matryoshka attractions.
- Day 5Barhu Mongolian cultural area and Huhenuo’er grasslands.
- Day 6Hailar River exterior, Genghis Khan Square and Hulunbuir Old Town before departure.
- Stay
- 5 nights: three selected city-hotel nights and two local hotel or yurt nights.
- Meals
- 5 breakfasts; lunches and dinners at your own expense.
- Departure window
- Sep–Dec weekdays
- Planning notes
- Grassland activities, yurts and autumn colours are seasonal. Confirm the route and services for your specific dates.
Travel to and from the route’s starting and ending cities, single-room supplements and personal expenses are excluded. Holiday dates, hotels, admissions and services are confirmed in your quote.
Prices by group size
Per person · Sep–Dec weekdays · excluding public holidays
- 2 guests
- CNY 9,800
- 4 guests
- CNY 8,600
- 6 guests
- CNY 7,800
City guides: Hulunbuir city guide
China through the seasons
Northeast China, forests & cities
Shenyang · Changbai Mountain · Yanji · Harbin
Combine Shenyang’s imperial heritage, Changbai Mountain’s forest scenery, Yanji’s Korean culture and Harbin’s distinctive streetscapes.
- Changbai Mountain
- Yanji morning market
- Harbin architecture
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrive in Shenyang and transfer to your hotel.
- Day 2Shenyang Imperial Palace, Marshal Zhang’s Mansion, Zhao Yidi’s residence, Zhongjie and Xiaonan church; onward to Changbai Mountain.
- Day 3Erdaobaihe, forest rafting and stream-and-woodland activities.
- Day 4Changbai Mountain scenic area, then travel to Yanji.
- Day 5Yanji morning market, Korean Folk Village and the Yanbian University photo wall; continue to Harbin.
- Day 6Sun Island, Saint Sophia Square, Central Street, Flood Control Monument and Laodaowai.
- Day 7Departure from Harbin; a Volga Manor visit may be arranged subject to the final schedule.
- Stay
- 6 nights, including four selected city-hotel nights and two hot-spring hotel nights.
- Meals
- 6 breakfasts; lunches and dinners at your own expense.
- Departure window
- Sep–Dec weekdays
- Planning notes
- Rafting, forest activities and Heavenly Lake access depend on conditions. Confirm rail connections and the final departure-day programme.
Travel to and from the route’s starting and ending cities, single-room supplements and personal expenses are excluded. Holiday dates, hotels, admissions and services are confirmed in your quote.
Prices by group size
Per person · Sep–Dec weekdays · excluding public holidays
- 2 guests
- CNY 11,800
- 4 guests
- CNY 10,600
- 6 guests
- CNY 9,600
City guides: Harbin city guide · Shenyang city guide
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