Our Recommended China Itineraries
Our recommended China itineraries are organised into three curated collections, helping you find the journey that best matches your travel style and the time you have available. Every itinerary can be fully tailored to create your ideal adventure in China.
Recommended China Itineraries
Planning a trip to China can be surprisingly challenging. With countless destinations, long travel distances and an overwhelming amount of information online, deciding where to go — and what to leave out — is often the hardest part.
Our recommended itineraries are designed to simplify that process. We’ve created balanced routes that help you make the most of your time in China while avoiding unnecessary backtracking and rushed schedules. To make your choice easier, our itineraries are organised into three collections:
Essential China, designed to discover the country’s defining destinations through comprehensive routes; Grand Voyages, offering extended, immersive journeys for travelers who want to explore China’s rich landscapes and cultures in depth; Signature Journeys, built around distinctive, handcrafted experiences complemented by the country’s most inspiring destinations.
Think of these itineraries as a starting point rather than a fixed program. Every journey can be adjusted to suit your interests, travel pace and preferred style of travel.
Find the itinerary that suits your travel style
Our recommended itineraries are carefully designed starting points rather than fixed tour packages. Whether you’d like to adjust the pace, include additional destinations, or optimize your arrival and departure cities, every journey is tailored to your interests and travel plans.
– Discover our collections –
Designed Around You
Tailored to Your Schedule
Our itineraries are never one-size-fits-all. Each journey is refined to suit your available time, travel style and the experiences that matter most to you.
Private Travel Throughout
Travel independently with dedicated guides, private transportation and handpicked accommodations, enjoying the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Personal Advice from China Specialists
Benefit from our in-depth knowledge of China as we help you make informed choices, uncover meaningful experiences and plan your journey with confidence.
– Collection I | Essential China –
A curated selection of journeys introducing the country’s defining destinations, landscapes and cultural heritage.
China Contrasts
Ancient heritage, futuristic skylines and extraordinary natural wonders.
Few countries combine such extraordinary diversity. From imperial heritage to breathtaking landscapes and futuristic cities, this journey showcases the remarkable contrasts that make China unique.
10 Days • Cities and Nature
China Icons
China’s defining landmarks, landscapes and cities in one unforgettable journey.
Discover the places that have come to define China. Combining imperial heritage, iconic landscapes and futuristic skylines, this journey offers a perfectly balanced introduction to the country’s greatest icons.
10 Days • Classic China
China Heritage
China’s rich history, living traditions and cultural treasures in one unforgettable journey.
Blending the Terracotta Army, Chengdu’s relaxed tea culture, Chongqing’s mountain-city character and Beijing’s imperial heritage, this journey explores the history, traditions and evolving identity of China.
10 Days • Urban Exploration & Culture
– Collection II | Grand Voyages –
Expansive itineraries connecting China’s most captivating landscapes, cultural treasures, and diverse regional traditions.
HistorY & URBAN SPLENDOR
Ancient dynasties, imperial capitals and an extraordinary urban landscape.
From Beijing and Xi’an to Datong, Pingyao and Chongqing, this carefully crafted journey combines China’s iconic cultural landmarks with exceptional destinations rarely included in classic first-time itineraries.
14 Days • History & Culture
REALMS OF China
Where China’s vibrant cities open the door to its most extraordinary landscapes.
Combining iconic cities with extraordinary natural landscapes, this itinerary takes you from Beijing and Chongqing to the dramatic peaks of Zhangjiajie and the timeless beauty of the Li River and Yangshuo countryside.
15 Days • Scenery & Nature
THE GRAND PANORAMA
China’s defining first-time experiences, brought together in one unforgettable journey.
From iconic cities to alpine lakes, mountain landscapes and encounters with China’s most iconic wildlife, this journey brings together the country’s most unforgettable highlights in one carefully designed itinerary.
16 Days • Highlights & Icons
– Collection III | Signature Journeys –
Carefully crafted journeys inspired by the places and experiences that reflect the way Ink Voyages explores China.
PEAKS & Skylines
From China’s iconic cities to the dramatic mountains of northwest Yunnan.
Combining China’s vibrant cities with the breathtaking landscapes of northwest Yunnan, this itinerary blends natural and cultural discovery, authentic mountain villages and some of the country’s most rewarding hiking experiences. Carefully crafted for active travelers.
15 Days • Mountain Hiking, Cities & Villages
Adventure, Refined
Exceptional hotels, authentic adventures and the China we love to explore.
Personally hosted by Matteo and Martina, this exclusive journey combines exceptional hotels with curated, adrenalinic experiences, from the wild Great Wall to remote northwest Yunnan, guided by the adventurous spirit that shapes the way we travel through China.
11 Days • Luxury & Adventure
Tai Chi & Mindful Discovery
Where iconic cities lead to an immersive Tai Chi experience in China’s sacred mountains.
Designed for travelers seeking a deeper connection with China, this journey combines three days of immersive Tai Chi training on Wudang Mountain with iconic cities and dramatic landscapes, offering a unique balance of personal wellbeing, cultural and spiritual discovery.
16 Days • Mindfulness & Discovery
Not sure which itinerary is right for you?
We’d be happy to help you choose the route that best matches your interests, available time and travel preferences—or create a completely bespoke itinerary if you’re looking for something more personal.
