Plan a private trip in China for your family, friends or small group. Tell us where you want to go, what you enjoy and how much you want to fit into each day. A useful itinerary leaves enough time for travel between cities, meals and the experiences you came for.
Pick a starting point
Beijing and Shanghai for a first visit
Pair Beijing’s historic neighbourhoods with Shanghai’s riverfront, architecture and food. Allow a separate day for the intercity transfer and keep the first evening flexible after arrival. If the Great Wall is a priority, allow a full day for it in Beijing. See the sample Beijing and Shanghai route.
Shanghai and Hangzhou for a slower pace
Combine city walks and neighbourhood meals in Shanghai with West Lake and tea landscapes in Hangzhou. Choose whether to stay overnight in Hangzhou or make it a shorter visit based on how much time you want outdoors. See the sample Shanghai and Hangzhou route.
Decide how much help you want
Your brief can cover accommodation, local guides, private transfers, intercity transport, tickets and selected experiences. You can also share reservations you have already made. Review the proposed inclusions, any items you will book yourself and the cancellation terms before confirming.
How the itinerary takes shape
- Share your priorities. Include travel dates, group size, preferred cities, interests and a budget range.
- Review the route. Look at time in each city, travel days and the balance of guided activities and free time.
- Refine the details. Discuss hotel style, walking distances, dietary requirements and any activities that need advance confirmation.
Longer journeys
Most first trips to China last 10 to 14 days. These sample routes give you a starting point that you can shorten, extend or reorder:
- Classic China in 10 days: Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai
- Pandas and heritage in 12 days: adds Chengdu
- Mountains and water in 14 days: adds Zhangjiajie and Hangzhou
- Beijing and Harbin in winter: 7 days, December to February
Before you choose dates, check when to go and whether your passport can enter China visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Can we start with only our dates?
Yes. Share where you expect to arrive, how long you have and two or three interests. That is enough to discuss a sensible starting route.
Can you plan for different ages or mobility needs?
Tell us about walking limits, stairs, rest breaks and vehicle access when you enquire. Specific stops and services can then be checked before the route is confirmed.