
CHINA
The Middle Kingdom

Even if you just visit the major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Xi’an, you’ll come away with a new appreciation of what makes this country thrive. But if you have the time, travelling into the smaller cities and villages will increase your knowledge and understanding of the China that not everyone will see.
Plan for at least a week, and depending on how many locations you want to see, maybe as much as 2 or 3 weeks.
As always, the length of the journey is your call, since it’s your private tour.
CHINA HIGHLIGHTS
China's Natural Wonders
China's Natural Wonders
• Water Villages of Zhejiang
• Reed Flute Cave in Guangxi
• “Avatar forest” in Zhangjiajie, Hunan
• Rice fields of Yunnan
• Tea fields of Suzhou
• Li River valley with its karst mountains
China's Cultural Visuals
China's Cultural Visuals
• Harbin Snow & Ice Festival
• Pandas of Chengdu
• Xi’an’s Terracotta warriors
Architectural Marvels
Architectural Marvels
• Great Wall across northern China
• City skylines of Shanghai, Chongqing, more
• Fujian Hakka Roundhouse buildings
• Ancient Guizhou wooden village
• Beijing’s Forbidden City
UNESCO World Heritage sites
UNESCO World Heritage sites
• 37 cultural sites
• 14 natural sites
• 4 mixed sites

When to Travel to China
China is incredibly diverse in terms of climate. There is no ‘best time’ to travel here that applies to every region. Check with us for the regions you’re most interested in.
• Spring is pretty good all over the country, though it may still be cool in the north, or in the evenings
• April through June are probably the best months nationally, with some notable exceptions
• Winter in Harbin is extremely cold, but ideal for the Ice & Snow festival
Avoid travel during:
• Spring Festival (mid-late Jan to early-mid Feb)
• Golden Week (Oct 1 – 7)
• Rainy season in the south is April – August
Combines Nicely With...
If you’re thinking of combining a visit to China with a visit to another country, you should consider:
JAPAN
Maybe consider combining your
trip to China with a trip to Japan.
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If you would also like more information about travelling to China during the current COVID-19 pandemic, please visit these websites for up-to-date details: TravelBans.org or Sherpa
With this site, you can identify your nationality or residency, and it will give the most recent information about travel to each country, and any medical requirements or quarantines needed.