13 DAYS · A PRIVATE FAMILY JOURNEY
The Family Landscape Journey
Space for curiosity, river outings, and relaxed afternoons between celebrated landmarks.
A JOURNEY TO MAKE YOUR OWN
Your days in China.
DAY 01 · BeijingWelcome to Beijing
Your private arrival transfer brings you to your selected hotel. Keep the rest of the day flexible for rest, a short orientation walk, and an easy dinner after your flight.
DAY 02 · BeijingImperial Beijing
Explore the Forbidden City with a private guide, tracing the relationship between its ceremonial halls and intimate courtyards. Allow time for a quiet lunch before a neighborhood walk.
DAY 03 · BeijingThe Great Wall, Your Way
Travel to Mutianyu or Jinshanling according to your preferred walking distance. Cable-car options, steps, and terrain are discussed in advance; return to the city for an unhurried evening.
DAY 04 · BeijingGardens & Everyday Life
Visit the Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven, then explore Beijing’s hutong neighborhoods. A tea tasting or cooking session can add a personal dimension to the day.
DAY 05 · Xi’anContinue to Xi’an
Travel onward to Xi’an by the rail, flight, or private transfer specified in your proposal. Settle into your next stay and enjoy a light introduction rather than a full sightseeing schedule.
DAY 06 · Xi’anAn Army in Clay
Visit the Terracotta Army with a guide who gives context to the excavation and its imperial setting. Return to Xi’an for a relaxed evening and a regional dinner.
DAY 07 · Guilin & YangshuoContinue to Guilin & Yangshuo
Travel onward to Guilin & Yangshuo by the rail, flight, or private transfer specified in your proposal. Settle into your next stay and enjoy a light introduction rather than a full sightseeing schedule.
DAY 08 · Guilin & YangshuoAlong the Li River
Travel through the Li River landscape, with boat arrangements selected around your comfort and schedule. Settle into Yangshuo for an evening beneath the limestone peaks.
DAY 09 · Guilin & YangshuoThe Countryside at Your Pace
Explore villages and fields beside the Yulong River. Choose gentle walking or a guided bicycle outing, with time for a long lunch and a restful afternoon.
DAY 10 · Guilin & YangshuoTea & Local Flavors
Build a day around a tea visit and a cooking session, or simply enjoy your retreat. We choose the format and level of activity around your interests.
DAY 11 · ShanghaiContinue to Shanghai
Travel onward to Shanghai by the rail, flight, or private transfer specified in your proposal. Settle into your next stay and enjoy a light introduction rather than a full sightseeing schedule.
DAY 12 · ShanghaiA City Across the River
Walk the Bund, comparing the historic waterfront with Pudong’s contemporary skyline. Continue into leafy streets for architecture, galleries, and a leisurely lunch.
DAY 13 · ShanghaiA Considered Farewell
Enjoy a final morning in Shanghai, as your departure time allows. Your transfer is coordinated with your flight or rail reservation. Extend the stay if you would like more time.
The details that make it yours.
Discuss preferred room categories, walking distances, dietary needs, and time for independent exploration. Your written quotation identifies hotels, private guides, transfers, domestic rail or flights, entrance arrangements, and included meals. International airfare, insurance, personal expenses, and optional experiences are excluded unless expressly included.
Shared cruises, attraction shuttles, and scheduled services are identified before booking. No prices or hotel availability are implied by this sample itinerary.
Another way to see China.
MADE TO MEASURE
Make room for the China you imagine.
Tell us the places, pleasures, and pace that matter to you. We’ll shape the journey around them.