China is not one trip, it is many different worlds

From towering mountains and ancient caves to living village cultures and Silk Road deserts, China changes dramatically from one region to another.

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Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Featured Routes

Three Ways to Experience China

Three incredible places, three different sides of China. Which one speaks to you?

Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountains Tour — UNESCO Sandstone Pillars & Glass Bridge Thrills — 4 days, March-May and September-November (route card) NATURE

Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountains Tour — UNESCO Sandstone Pillars & Glass Bridge Thrills

China at Its Most Surreal

To see one of China's most unusual landscapes — thousands of sandstone pillars rising from a forested mountain world.

Mountains Adventure Tujia Culture
4 days Explore Zhangjiajie →
Guizhou Ethnic Villages Tour - Authentic Miao & Dong Culture — 6 days, April-May (spring flowers, moderate weather) | September-October (harvest season, golden terraces) (route card) CULTURE

Guizhou Ethnic Villages Tour - Authentic Miao & Dong Culture

China You Meet Through Its Villages

To experience China through villages, food, music, festivals and everyday life rather than monuments alone.

Ethnic Cultures Villages Food
6 days Explore Guizhou →
Dunhuang Silk Road Tour - Mogao Caves Buddhist Art — 5 days, May-June and September-October (moderate temperatures, clear skies) (route card) HISTORY

Dunhuang Silk Road Tour - Mogao Caves Buddhist Art

China at the Edge of the Silk Road

To see where Chinese civilization met the wider world — through Buddhist art, desert landscapes and the ancient Silk Road.

Silk Road Art Desert
5 days Explore Dunhuang →
Explore by Interest

What Kind of China Are You Looking For?

Different interests. Different journeys.

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Epic Landscapes

Dramatic mountains, lakes, forests and more.

Zhangjiajie·Jiuzhaigou·Guilin·Zhangye →
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Living Cultures

Villages, ethnic groups, local life and food.

Guizhou·Xinjiang →
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Ancient China

Historic towns, caves, art and heritage.

Pingyao·Dunhuang →
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A Big Adventure

Vast landscapes, long drives, new horizons.

Xinjiang·West Sichuan →
Route Collection

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Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountains Tour — UNESCO Sandstone Pillars & Glass Bridge Thrills — 4 days, March-May and September-November (route thumbnail) Zhangjiajie 4 days · Nature Welcome to Zhangjiajie — this place really does look like something straight out of a sci‑fi film. If you've watched Avatar, you already have a rough idea what → Guizhou Ethnic Villages Tour - Authentic Miao & Dong Culture — 6 days, April-May (spring flowers, moderate weather) | September-October (harvest season, golden terraces) (route thumbnail) Guizhou 6 days · Culture 6-day tour to Qiandongnan Miao and Dong villages. Experience authentic ethnic culture, traditional crafts, and UNESCO-recognized Dong Grand Song. → Dunhuang Silk Road Tour - Mogao Caves Buddhist Art — 5 days, May-June and September-October (moderate temperatures, clear skies) (route thumbnail) Dunhuang 5 days · History 5-day Dunhuang Silk Road tour. UNESCO Mogao Caves, desert dunes, ancient gateways. Camel trekking and star-gazing experience. → Pingyao Ancient City Tour - UNESCO World Heritage Experience — 3 days, April-May (mild weather, fewer crowds) | September-October (mild weather, fewer crowds) (route thumbnail) Pingyao 3 days · Heritage 3-day Pingyao ancient city tour. Explore Ming Dynasty walls, Shanxi merchant banks, and 2,000-year-old temples. UNESCO World Heritage. → West Sichuan Tibetan Tour - Daocheng Yading Shangri-La — 7 days, September-November (autumn colors, clear skies) | June-August (alpine flowers) (route thumbnail) West Sichuan 7 days · Mountains 7-day West Sichuan tour to Daocheng Yading. Three holy peaks, alpine lakes, Tibetan villages. Photographer's paradise. → Xinjiang Panorama - Tianshan Mountains — 12 days, June-September (warmest weather, mountain passes open) | late September-early October (golden autumn colors) (route thumbnail) Xinjiang 12 days · Big Journey Experience China's wild west. Travel through stunning mountain landscapes, visit colorful Kazakh villages, explore ancient Silk Road cities, and taste authentic → Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong - Fairyland — 5 days, Mid-October (autumn foliage at peak) | June-August (waterfalls at fullest, lush green) | January-February (winter wonderland with frozen waterfalls) (route thumbnail) Jiuzhaigou 5 days · Landscape Discover China's most beautiful natural wonder. Walk among turquoise lakes, multi-colored waterfalls, and snow-capped peaks in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. → Guangxi Guilin - Li River Cruise — 4 days, April-June (lush green, misty mountain views) | September-October (cooler weather, clear skies) (route thumbnail) Guilin 4 days · Landscape Cruise the iconic Li River through karst mountains, explore hidden water villages, and experience rural Guangxi life in one of China's most photographed regions → Zhangye Danxia Colors — 3 days, June-September (sunny days, most vivid colors) | late September-October (golden autumn light) (route thumbnail) Zhangye 3 days · Geology Witness the breathtaking rainbow mountains of Zhangye Danxia Geological Park →
Plan Your Trip

How Much Time Do You Have?

Not sure how long to stay? Here are some ideas based on your time and travel style.

3–4 Days
A Short China Escape
Pingyao·Zhangjiajie·Guilin·Zhangye →
5–7 Days
Go Deeper
Dunhuang·Guizhou·Jiuzhaigou·West Sichuan →
10–14 Days
Take the Long Way
Xinjiang →
Reality Check

Before You Choose a Route

China can be easy — but not always simple. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Distances can be huge

The map may look close, but travel times are long.

English is uneven

It's easier in big cities and tourist areas.

Some places are demanding

Hiking, high altitude and long travel days are real.

The experience changes with the season

The same place can feel completely different.

We tell you not only why a place is worth visiting, but also what it is really like to travel there.

A Taste of China

Food & Flavors on the Road

Great trips run on great meals. Here's a taste of what you'll find along the routes.

Five-color glutinous rice steamed in a bamboo basket — scenic food photograph in China
Slow-braised meat in a rich broth — scenic food photograph in China
Steamed grain cake with a soft crumb — scenic food photograph in China
Baked pastry filled with nuts — scenic food photograph in China
Cured mountain meat hung to dry — scenic food photograph in China
Tibetan tea with butter pastries — scenic food photograph in China
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