Signature Journeys

Featured Journeys

Our hand-picked selection of iconic routes and luxury escapes — the best of ChinaTourly.

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All routes Signature routes Bespoke luxury North China Southwest Silk Road Tibet / Plateau Jiangnan / East 5-7 days 8-10 days 11-14 days 15+ days Spring Summer Autumn Winter Culture Food Nature

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Four geographies, four philosophies. Tap a card to filter the routes below.

North China Year-round

North China

Best first-time geography. Imperial capitals, walled cities, gentle altitude.

Beijing Pingyao Xi'an
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Southwest Mild winters

Southwest

Highest living-craft density. Mountain villages, Miao silver, ethnic diversity.

Yunnan Sichuan Guizhou
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Silk Road Apr-Oct

Silk Road

Xi'an to Kashgar through Buddhist caves and the Hexi Corridor. Long, slow, transformational.

11-14 days Mogao caves Hexi
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Tibet / Plateau Summer only

Tibet · Plateau

Lhasa 3,650m. Mandatory acclimatisation. The serious pilgrim's overland route.

Potala Yamdrok Acclimatise
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Before you choose a route

Common questions

Are these private or group China tours?
Every ChinaTourly route is a private China tour only. Routes are designed by planners based in the region you visit.
Can I change the length or pace of a private China tour?
Yes. Every signature route is a starting template; length, pace, hotel class, rest days and workshop choice are adjustable.
How does pricing and payment work for a private China tour?
Each route shows a base price plus a clearly-explained seasonal surcharge (Spring Festival and National Day +50%, other Chinese public holidays +20%). Full payment saves 20%; the deposit plan saves 10% with 20% due today and the balance before departure.

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Every signature route is a starting template

Tell us what you want to feel at the end of the trip; we work back from there.

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