About this trip
A private, customisable route through four of China's biggest draws: Shanghai, the water town of Xitang, Zhangjiajie's towering sandstone peaks, Xi'an, and Beijing.
You start in Shanghai's skyline and the canals of Xitang, then head to Zhangjiajie for the pillar-like karst mountains that inspired Avatar's floating peaks. From there it's on to Xi'an for the Terracotta Warriors and a spin around the ancient city wall, before finishing in Beijing with the Great Wall and the Forbidden City.
Being a private trip, the pace and details can be shaped around your family or group rather than following a fixed group itinerary.
What you'll do
- Take in Shanghai's skyline
- Cruise the canals of Xitang Ancient Town
- Walk among the sandstone peaks of Zhangjiajie's Avatar mountains
- See the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
- Cycle the top of Xi'an's ancient city wall
- Visit the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing
- Private and customizable, so the itinerary can be adjusted to suit your family or group
- Covers four cities across 10 days, with a moderate pace overall
- Includes a Taichi session in Xi'an
Worth it if you want hassle-free access to China's iconic sights with excellent guides and seamless logistics. Think twice if you dislike very early starts and packed itineraries.
- Guides like Yeena and Dina are genuinely exceptional—attentive, knowledgeable, and go beyond expectations.
- Staff (Ander, Joy, Wade) handle last-minute changes, complex requests, and tight schedules without fuss.
- Early starts are brutal—one reviewer faced a 3:45am pickup for flights on packed itineraries.
- Private customization means you'll skip generic crowds, but expect brisk pacing across multiple cities in short time.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Shanghai · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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