Tailor made family holiday to China
| country: | China |
| location: | Sichuan, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors |
| departures: | This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary |
| price: | From £1710 (13 days) excluding flights, based on group of 2 (or £1316 or based on group of 4). Domestic flights / trains (Beijing/Xi’an and Xi’an Jiuzhaigou) £137 including taxes. We can help with flights from the UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Family travel is a wonderful way for all generations to connect and share good times; private custom travel allows both small and extended families to travel together. We feature special family trips designed to please the wide-ranging interests and attention spans of both younger children and well-seasoned adults.
By weaving hands-on activities into an itinerary that includes some of the best of Chinese history, culture, and landscapes—the Terracotta Warriors, the Great Wall, pandas, and China’s minority cultures—it will be a unique, fun, and memorable experience. Whether it is a family-style cooking class, a hike on the great wall, a calligraphy lesson, or paying a visit to some pandas, these activities are sure to delight everyone on the trip!
Educational and hands-on programs with families in mind:
Beijing: Cooking Class, Kite Making, visit to a local farmer’s house Xi’an: Learn the art of traditional Chinese calligraphy Jiuzhaigou: Visits to: Tibetan family, Qiang Stockaded village Wolong Nature Reserve: Panda habitats Chengdu: Panda Breeding Center and Wenshufang art and craft street
Best time to go: Because of its size, the climate in China can vary greatly from region to region. Autumn is generally the best time to visit all the places highlighted on this itinerary. Beijing and Xi’an are mild and comfortable, while Jiuzhaigou Valley’s vibrant fall colors are at their peak. The leaves and woods are reflected in the incredibly clear lakes, and the sky is bright and blue.
Please note: We are providing touring in China throughout the Olympics, but we do not have access to tickets for the Olympic events. These would have to be purchased by clients separately.
Please note: We do not offer spa and beach holidays.
By weaving hands-on activities into an itinerary that includes some of the best of Chinese history, culture, and landscapes—the Terracotta Warriors, the Great Wall, pandas, and China’s minority cultures—it will be a unique, fun, and memorable experience. Whether it is a family-style cooking class, a hike on the great wall, a calligraphy lesson, or paying a visit to some pandas, these activities are sure to delight everyone on the trip!
Educational and hands-on programs with families in mind:
Best time to go: Because of its size, the climate in China can vary greatly from region to region. Autumn is generally the best time to visit all the places highlighted on this itinerary. Beijing and Xi’an are mild and comfortable, while Jiuzhaigou Valley’s vibrant fall colors are at their peak. The leaves and woods are reflected in the incredibly clear lakes, and the sky is bright and blue.
Please note: We are providing touring in China throughout the Olympics, but we do not have access to tickets for the Olympic events. These would have to be purchased by clients separately.
Please note: We do not offer spa and beach holidays.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive in Beijing. |
| Day 2: | Visit to Forbidden City with special private access to the treasure section. Summer Palace visit and boat cruise on Kunming Lake. |
| Day 3: | Temple of Heaven. Afterwards, explore the old city hutong area and attend hands-on classes on traditional kite making and Chinese cooking techniques. |
| Day 4: | Hike the Great Wall; visit local villages to get a sense of life outside the city. |
| Day 5: | Fly to Xi’an. Visit to Terracotta warriors and the Tablets of Stone Forest where we have a traditional calligraphy lesson. |
| Day 6: | Shaanxi History Museum; optional excursion exploring the ancient city walls on foot or by bike. |
| Day 7: | Fly to Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan in the morning. Visit the lower part of the valley in the afternoon. |
| Day 8: | Full day is set aside to explore and appreciate the beautiful valley scenery. |
| Day 9: | Drive to Maoxian via Songpan, an old garrison town. |
| Day 10: | Maoxian to Wolong Nature Reserve. En route, visit the Qiang Stockaded village. |
| Day 11: | Wolong to Chengdu. |
| Day 12: | Chengdu Panda Breeding Center. Visit Wenshufang, known for its traditional craft workshops. |
| Day 13: | Fly out Chengdu. |
tailor made holidays to China
We are a local operator and recognize that people are individuals, with individual tastes and wants; why should you book an off the shelf package holiday when you can have one tailor made just for you? Our holiday will include everything you want to see and do, when you want to travel, for the duration you choose, and at a budget you set.how this holiday makes a difference
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Travel in a sustainable way: We patronize and support small, family-run, locally-owned businesses: hotels, restaurants, shops, tour guides. We choose people who invest their creativity and resources in giving travelers simple, friendly, sustainable, and honest experiences--people with ideals. Both in our office and on our trips, we also take care to be environmentally responsible, and reduce waste as much as possible. To us traveling responsibly means consuming responsibly.
 Travel responsibly: During family visits, we adhere to responsible practices respecting local cultures. When visiting nature reserves and during outdoor activities, we take the utmost care to not leave behind any negative traces of our presence. Uniqueness of program: China opened its long-sequestered hinterlands back to the early days. We’ve found many new areas, and many new approaches to old areas, and we’re struck by the unending discoveries that China offers. We’ve got a bright bagful of ideas for Private Journeys, ranging from walking and trekking excursions to art and cultural appreciation-focused trips. |
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