Family · PRIVATE JOURNEY
China, together
Big discoveries for children. A proper holiday for parents.
THE ROUTE AT A GLANCE
Time to get
to know a place.
Route sequence, not a geographic map. Transport is chosen after checking schedules and your preferred pace.
Your journey, day by day
A proposed private programme. The final order, transport and participation details are confirmed in your written proposal.
DAY 01A gentle welcome
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Arrive and settle in. Review the family’s needs with your guide, including food preferences, children’s ages and realistic starting times.
OVERNIGHT · Beijing
DAY 02A palace full of questions
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Explore a manageable part of the Forbidden City, subject to tickets. Give children observation questions rather than a long lecture. Keep the afternoon lighter.
OVERNIGHT · Beijing
DAY 03Our Great Wall day
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Choose an open section and manageable walking route. Build in breaks and confirm access arrangements. Return with time to rest.
OVERNIGHT · Beijing
DAY 04A family choice day
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Choose a hutong-life experience or another age-appropriate visit. Leave time for parents and children to pursue different interests together.
OVERNIGHT · Beijing
DAY 05The high-speed journey
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Travel to Xi’an, with station assistance and time to settle in. The train is the main event today; a short evening walk is optional.
OVERNIGHT · Xi’an
DAY 06Meet a clay army
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Visit the Terracotta Warriors at a pace suited to your family, then make a clay figure in a teaching workshop. Check minimum ages and finishing requirements first.
OVERNIGHT · Xi’an
DAY 07Noodles & the old city
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Try a family cooking session and explore the old city. Cycling is an optional activity only where age, ability and local rules permit; walking remains an alternative.
OVERNIGHT · Xi’an
DAY 08From Xi’an to Chengdu
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Continue by a suitable train. After arrival, unpack and choose an easy local meal rather than another major visit.
OVERNIGHT · Chengdu
DAY 09Observe the pandas
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Plan a panda-centre visit around current opening and viewing conditions. Focus on observing animals and learning about their care; no animal contact is promised.
OVERNIGHT · Chengdu
DAY 10Cook something together
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Visit an appropriate food venue or market, then make selected dishes with a teacher. Adapt ingredients, spice and kitchen tasks to the group.
OVERNIGHT · Chengdu
DAY 11Room to be yourselves
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Keep an unhurried day for a park, teahouse or personal interests. Optional activities are agreed rather than added automatically.
OVERNIGHT · Chengdu
DAY 12Onward to Shanghai
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Use the practical transport option agreed in your proposal. Keep the rest of this travel day flexible.
OVERNIGHT · Shanghai
DAY 13Choose your city adventure
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Select a neighbourhood discovery, museum or separately quoted family attraction. One principal activity leaves room for breaks and independent exploration.
OVERNIGHT · Shanghai
DAY 14Take your stories home
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Transfer for departure. Leave enough time for breakfast, packing and the journey to the airport.
ONWARD TRAVEL · ARRANGED AROUND YOUR CONNECTION
Make it your own
Change the pace, add a rest day or choose a different experience. Tell us about children’s ages, dietary needs and any access requirements.
Browse experiences ↗Comfort, pace & practical details
Accommodation is selected after your dates, preferred style and room arrangements are known. Train seats or berths, cruise cabins, luggage transfers and guiding languages are specified in the quote. We explain who leads each workshop and what you can actually take part in.
Before you decide
What is included?
A written quote will specify accommodation, transport, guiding language, admissions, meals and each experience. International flights, purchases and optional activities are not included unless explicitly listed.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on dates, group size, room arrangements, accommodation and selected activities. Request a written proposal rather than relying on an unconfirmed starting price.
Is this right for our family?
We assess children’s ages, activity suitability, journey times and room arrangements before proposing a family itinerary. Cycling, altitude, workshops and cruise facilities have individual conditions.
Can we choose another language?
Tell us your preferred guiding language. Availability and any supplements must be confirmed in your proposal. This website’s current edition is English.