CHINA, BEYOND THE EXPECTED EST. FOR THE CURIOUS
There is always
more to China.
From the streets of Shanghai to the high plateau, explore the places and routes that make a journey your own.
Find your placeTHE PLACESFind your
Find your
China.
Big-city energy, old capitals, mountain paths and the space between. Choose a destination to explore a suggested pace and route.
01THE CAPITAL
BeijingImperial landmarks, living neighbourhoods and a city that rewards a slower look.
2 suggested journeys
02THE CITY IN MOTION
ShanghaiA classic first look at the city, then a full day in the canals and lanes of Zhujiajiao.
1 suggested journey
03THE ANCIENT CAPITAL
Xi’anTerracotta figures, city walls and a place shaped by long-distance exchange.
1 suggested journey
04CAVES & CAPITALS
LuoyangStone-carved Buddhist art and stories from one of China's old capitals.
1 suggested journey
05LANDSCAPES APART
ZhangjiajieForest trails and immense sandstone pillars in a landscape unlike the big cities.
2 suggested journeys
06SICHUAN AT EASE
ChengduPandas, teahouses and an introduction to Sichuan's rich food culture.
2 suggested journeys
07A CITY OF LEVELS
ChongqingSteep streets, rivers meeting and a striking cityscape after dark.
2 suggested journeys
08HIGH PLATEAU
TibetPlateau landscapes, monasteries and journeys that need time to settle into.
21 suggested journeys
09MANY WORLDS
YunnanOld towns, mountain horizons and a region with many distinct local cultures.
2 suggested journeys
10BEYOND CHENGDU
Western SichuanChoose a five-day mountain loop or a seven-day road journey to Yading.
2 suggested journeys
THE ROUTESStart with
Start with
a journey.
Choose a starting point from our sample itineraries. Each route can be shaped around your dates and interests.
01 / JOURNEY IDEA
12 days
Classic China & Zhangjiajie · 12 Days
A first journey across China: Beijing, Xi’an, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai, with time for both cultural landmarks and mountain scenery.
Beijing · Xi’an · Zhangjiajie · Shanghai
02 / JOURNEY IDEA
2 days
Essential Shanghai in 2 Days
A full city introduction, followed by a slower day in a water town.
Shanghai
03 / JOURNEY IDEA
3 days
Beijing Classics in 3 Days
The imperial city, the Great Wall and the quieter rhythm of old Beijing.
Beijing
04 / JOURNEY IDEA
3 days
Zhangjiajie Mountains in 3 Days
Two days among the forest pillars and a separate day for Tianmen Mountain.
Wulingyuan · Zhangjiajie
05 / JOURNEY IDEA
3 days
Chengdu & Leshan in 3 Days
Chengdu’s pandas and neighbourhoods, with a dedicated Giant Buddha day.
Chengdu
06 / JOURNEY IDEA
5 days
Western Sichuan Small Loop · 5 Days
A compact circuit through mountain valleys, Tibetan villages and Tagong grasslands.
Siguniangshan · Danba · Tagong · Xinduqiao · Chengdu
The best journeys make room for the places you planned to see and the moments you didn't.