Welcome to Beijing
A private transfer, a comfortable hotel and time to settle in. Family room requirements are agreed before booking.
12 DAYS · PRIVATE & TAILOR-MADE
12-Day China
Family & Panda Tour
Combine the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors with panda observation in Chengdu. Finish in Shanghai with a free day for your family’s interests.
IDEAL FORFamilies with school-age children
DURATION12 days / 11 nights
PACEGentle mornings & flexible afternoons
DEPARTURESYour dates, your private group
ROUTE OVERVIEW
Why this route?
Combine the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors with panda observation in Chengdu. Finish in Shanghai with a free day for your family’s interests.
Beijing→Xi’an→Chengdu→Shanghai
Schematic route · not to scale. Transport and timings are confirmed in your proposal.
Key sights and experiences
- Explore China’s history through stories that engage younger travellers.
- Observe giant pandas at a conservation and research facility.
- Keep room for rest, play and the interests of each family member.
Planning this journey
Transport on this route
Rail and domestic flights connect four cities. We plan transfer timings around children’s needs and confirm the vehicle size for your group and luggage.
Adapted to your group
Tell us children’s ages and sleeping arrangements. We check family or connecting-room options, discuss child seats where needed, and adapt visit lengths and meal choices.
DAY BY DAY
Your day-by-day itinerary
This sample itinerary is a starting point. We adjust the order, pace and experiences to suit your dates and preferences.
Stories of the palace
Explore imperial Beijing with a guide and a shorter visit length suited to your family.
The Great Wall together
Choose a suitable wall section and access arrangements for the ages and mobility of your group.
Beijing to Xi’an
Travel by high-speed train. Snacks, luggage and station timing are discussed in your pre-departure briefing.
Meet the warriors
Visit the Terracotta Army and discover the individual faces and stories behind this remarkable site.
On to Chengdu
Travel to Chengdu by rail or air according to the final schedule. Keep the rest of the day relaxed.
A morning with pandas
Observe pandas at a research facility. Entry slots and the visit schedule are subject to availability; animal behaviour varies.
Chengdu at your pace
Spend time in a local park and explore food traditions with dishes chosen around your family’s preferences.
Chengdu to Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai and settle in. An optional short riverside walk makes a gentle introduction.
Discover Shanghai
Explore gardens, city stories and local neighbourhoods with breaks built into the day.
Choose your own day
A full day for your family’s interests. Discuss museums or other attractions with your adviser before booking.
Homeward bound
Private transfer to the airport, timed around your onward flight.
Hotels, transport and private guides
Hotel options and room arrangements
Tell us whether you prefer four-star, five-star or boutique hotels. Your proposal names the properties, room categories, bed arrangements and included breakfasts; no hotel category is assumed in this sample itinerary.
Transfers and intercity travel
Private airport and station transfers, with rail or domestic flights between cities where appropriate. Seat classes and luggage arrangements are specified in your proposal.
English-speaking private guides
English-speaking local guides for the agreed sightseeing days. Dedicated guiding throughout, other languages and specialist hosts can be discussed.
Pace and special requirements
Tell us about children’s ages, walking limits, step-free access, dietary needs and room preferences. We check suitable arrangements with providers before confirmation and build in breaks or free days.
What your proposal covers
Every journey is quoted individually for your travel dates, group size, accommodation and selected experiences.
Your proposal can include
Accommodation, agreed breakfasts and meals, private transfers, local guides, listed entrance tickets and specified domestic transport.
Budget separately for
International flights, visa costs where applicable, personal travel insurance, gratuities, personal spending and anything not listed as included.
No services are reserved by sending an enquiry. Availability, the final price, payment schedule and cancellation terms are confirmed in writing before booking.
How Booking WorksHOW TO PLAN YOUR TRIP
Plan your private China tour.
Send your dates, group size and interests. We will discuss a suitable route and prepare a personalised proposal.
Send your requirements.
Your interests, your pace, your wish list. There is no need to have it all worked out.
Review your itinerary.
We refine your route, stays and experiences into a personal itinerary and a clear proposal.
Confirm and prepare.
Arrive with the arrangements in place and a dedicated team to coordinate your journey.