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Vast. Ancient. Unexpected.
A civilisation of continental scale revealed through imperial cities, metropolises and extraordinary landscapes.
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To experience China is to cross thousands of years of history while observing a country in rapid transformation. The right itinerary balances great monuments, daily life, cuisine and landscapes — always with context and careful logistics.
Realistic scale
Distances and local controls require planning, buffer time and a well-designed sequence of cities.
Contrasts
Imperial China, rural landscapes and contemporary metropolises become more powerful within the same journey.
Places to experience China
A country of
continental scale.
The best itinerary balances the icons with landscapes, local life and time to understand the country’s contrasts.
01Imperial capital
Beijing
Where China’s scale reveals itself.
The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, historic neighbourhoods and selected sections of the Great Wall deserve expert guiding and time for context.
- Forbidden City
- Great Wall
- Temple of Heaven
- Hutongs
- Best time
- Apr–May · Sep–Oct
- Ideal for
- History and first visits
- Suggested stay
- 3 to 5 nights
02Archaeology · Silk Road
Xi’an
History preserved underground.
The Terracotta Army is the icon, while city walls, markets and the legacy of the Silk Road broaden the experience.
- Terracotta Army
- City Wall
- Muslim Quarter
- Museums
- Best time
- Apr–May · Sep–Oct
- Ideal for
- History and archaeology
- Suggested stay
- 2 to 3 nights
03Architecture · design · future
Shanghai
China in motion.
Skyscrapers, heritage districts, galleries, restaurants and urban hotels reveal the country’s cosmopolitan side.
- The Bund
- Pudong
- French Concession
- Museums & cuisine
- Best time
- Mar–May · Oct–Nov
- Ideal for
- Cities, cuisine and design
- Suggested stay
- 3 to 4 nights
04Rivers · mountains · villages
Guilin & Yangshuo
A landscape that feels imagined.
Limestone peaks, fields and the Li River create a contemplative pause between China’s great cities.
- Li River
- Yangshuo
- Fields & villages
- Cycling
- Best time
- Apr–Oct
- Ideal for
- Scenery, photography and couples
- Suggested stay
- 3 to 4 nights
05Cuisine · pandas · Sichuan
Chengdu
A more relaxed China.
Conservation centres, teahouses and a boldly distinctive cuisine make Chengdu far more than a panda stop.
- Giant pandas
- Sichuan cuisine
- Teahouses
- Leshan
- Best time
- Mar–Jun · Sep–Nov
- Ideal for
- Families, cuisine and culture
- Suggested stay
- 2 to 4 nights
06Mountains · cultures · scenery
Yunnan
China beyond the obvious.
Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La connect ancient towns, traditional peoples and high-altitude landscapes.
- Dali
- Lijiang
- Shangri-La
- Local cultures
- Best time
- Mar–May · Sep–Nov
- Ideal for
- Return visits and nature
- Suggested stay
- 6 to 9 nights
07Innovation · architecture · design
Shenzhen
China looking to the future.
Skyscrapers, technology, art, shopping and a fast-evolving creative scene make Shenzhen a contemporary counterpoint to China’s historic cities.
- Shenzhen Bay
- Nanshan
- Design & technology
- Contemporary art
- Best time
- Oct–Mar
- Ideal for
- Architecture, technology and business
- Suggested stay
- 2 to 4 nights
08Harbour · cuisine · urban energy
Hong Kong
Intense, vertical and unforgettable.
Victoria Harbour, exceptional dining, markets, trails and islands reveal a city where dense urban life and nature are only minutes apart.
- Victoria Harbour
- Central & Kowloon
- Markets & cuisine
- Islands & trails
- Best time
- Oct–Dec · Mar–Apr
- Ideal for
- Cuisine, cities and stopovers
- Suggested stay
- 3 to 5 nights
Your way of travelling
A journey shaped
around your interests.
We select destinations and experiences according to your knowledge, company and desired depth.
First journey to China
The major icons with private guides, clear logistics and time to absorb their historical scale.
Culture & history
Imperial sites, archaeology, traditions and museums connected through context, not merely transport.
Families
Balanced pacing, well-located hotels and visual experiences that engage different ages.
Contemporary China
Architecture, design, technology and cuisine reveal the country beyond its ancient monuments.
Itinerary ideas
Routes with
pace and purpose.
Each suggestion is a starting point. Season, flights, transport and travel style determine the final design.
Essential China
Beijing · Xi’an · Shanghai
Cities and landscapes
Beijing · Xi’an · Guilin · Shanghai
China for families
Beijing · Chengdu · Shanghai
China beyond the obvious
Beijing · Yunnan · Shanghai
Contemporary China
Shanghai · Shenzhen · Hong Kong
The Colorado perspective
Context turns
scale into meaning.
China rewards planning: the right sequence, carefully chosen guides, well-located hotels and realistic travel times turn a complex destination into a fluid, deeply engaging journey.
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