C·BCHINA
BEYOND TRAVEL
CHINA, BEYOND THE EXPECTED EST. FOR THE CURIOUS

There is always
more to China.

Tailor-made China journeys, shaped around your interests. Explore local culture, meaningful experiences and the places beyond the familiar highlights.

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DESTINATIONS / JOURNEYS / CHINA
01 / EXPLORE BY PLACE

11 starting points. Many ways to see them.

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THE PLACES

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 ESSENTIAL JOURNEY Across ChinaA carefully paced introduction to China's essential places in one journey. 3 suggested journeys 02THE CAPITAL BeijingImperial landmarks, living neighbourhoods and a city that rewards a slower look. 2 suggested journeys 03THE CITY IN MOTION ShanghaiA classic first look at the city, then a full day in the canals and lanes of Zhujiajiao. 1 suggested journey 04THE ANCIENT CAPITAL Xi’anTerracotta figures, city walls and a place shaped by long-distance exchange. 1 suggested journey 05CAVES & CAPITALS LuoyangStone-carved Buddhist art and stories from one of China's old capitals. 1 suggested journey 06LANDSCAPES APART ZhangjiajieForest trails and immense sandstone pillars in a landscape unlike the big cities. 2 suggested journeys 07SICHUAN AT EASE ChengduPandas, teahouses and an introduction to Sichuan's rich food culture. 2 suggested journeys 08A CITY OF LEVELS ChongqingSteep streets, rivers meeting and a striking cityscape after dark. 2 suggested journeys 09HIGH PLATEAU TibetPlateau landscapes, monasteries and journeys that need time to settle into. 21 suggested journeys 10MANY WORLDS YunnanOld towns, mountain horizons and a region with many distinct local cultures. 2 suggested journeys 11BEYOND CHENGDU Western SichuanChoose a five-day mountain loop or a seven-day road journey to Yading. 2 suggested journeys
THE ROUTES

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 9 days Essential China & Zhangjiajie · 9 Days A brisk introduction to Beijing, Xi’an, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai, combining historic landmarks with two full days in the sandstone mountains. Beijing · Xi’an · Zhangjiajie · Shanghai 02 / 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 03 / JOURNEY IDEA 2 days Essential Shanghai in 2 Days A full city introduction, followed by a slower day in a water town. Shanghai 04 / JOURNEY IDEA 3 days Beijing Classics in 3 Days The imperial city, the Great Wall and the quieter rhythm of old Beijing. Beijing 05 / JOURNEY IDEA 3 days Zhangjiajie Mountains in 3 Days Two days among the forest pillars and a separate day for Tianmen Mountain. Wulingyuan · Zhangjiajie 06 / JOURNEY IDEA 3 days Chengdu & Leshan in 3 Days Chengdu’s pandas and neighbourhoods, with a dedicated Giant Buddha day. Chengdu

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TRAVEL GUIDE

A little planning. A better journey.

FIRST JOURNEYS

Planning 7–10 days in China

Compare a city-focused China itinerary with a nine-day journey including Zhangjiajie, and decide how much travelling fits your trip.

Read the guide ↗MOUNTAINS & LANDSCAPES

Zhangjiajie: three days or four?

Compare our three- and four-day Zhangjiajie itineraries, including Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, Tianmen Mountain and the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge.

Read the guide ↗TIBET PLANNING

Choosing your Tibet journey

Compare Lhasa-focused journeys, lake and monastery routes, eastern Tibet circuits and the Chengdu–Lhasa road journey in our Tibet collection.

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PLANNING TOGETHER

From a first idea to your own journey.

  1. 01

    Share your ideas

    Tell us your dates, interests, group size and the places you have in mind.

  2. 02

    Explore the options

    Discuss the route, pace, stays and experiences that would suit you.

  3. 03

    Review the details

    Read the proposed daily plan, price, included services and booking terms together.

  4. 04

    Confirm your arrangements

    Make sure the final itinerary and agreed terms are clear before completing your booking.

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A DIFFERENT VIEW

The best journeys make room for the places you planned to see and the moments you didn't.