We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. There’s no more important place to introduce your family to than China. Not only is this powerhouse country growing more important on the world stage (making it chock-full of learning opportunities for teens), but it’s a riot of culture, sights, sounds, and flavors that never fail to create an unforgettable experience. This trip includes plenty of meetings with colorful local characters (including a septuagenarian that trains insects to fight, an ancient Chinese pastime); learning kung fu from a former Shaolin monk, and handcrafting Shanghai’s famous soup dumplings from scratch with a charismatic local chef. You’ll learn about the country’s most significant sights from experts and historians, sip drinks atop the world’s tallest buildings and even be panda keepers for a day.
It’s the ultimate learning (and bonding) experience.
The Family China Tour
Day 1
Arrive at Beijing Capital Airport
Day 2
The Beijing Hutong Tour Signature Experience + Forbidden City Tour
Day 3
Family Kung Fu Class in the Temple of Heaven + Great Wall at Mutianyu
Day 4
Bullet Train to Xi’an, then biking on the Old City Wall
Day 5
Visit the Terracotta Army + Make your own Terracotta Warrior, then catch the bullet train to Chengdu
Day 6
Be Panda Keepers for the day! Make their meals, feed them by hand, clean up after them (ahem) and eat lunch with the professionals from the Reserve
Day 7
Fly to Shanghai + Top of the Shanghai Tower (World’s 2nd tallest building!)
CNY 27,940 / person (approx USD 4,100 based on a family of 4; 100% customizable to your budget)
Private Tour
9 Day Tour
Not included:International Flights, Meals
When to go:Mar-Jun; Sept-Dec
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Coming face to face with Giant Pandas (and then feeding them!)
- Meeting Mr Liu and his menagerie of animals in Beijing
- Watching China's best acrobats, open mouthed, for an evening
- Becoming a chopsticks pro the more delicious local cuisine that you eat
- Getting a family selfie in front of that Terracotta Army!
THE BESPOKE DIFFERENCE
- This Bespoke Journey is 100% customizable. Take the parts you want, leave (or switch out) the parts you don't. Your trip, your rules!
- The ability to completely change this itinerary depending on your children's ages and your budget (we know family trips can be expensive)
- Totally customized restaurant recommendations for every meal, perfect for fussy eaters or those with allergies!
- Never just general sightseeing with one guide, but totally unique Signature Experiences created by our on-the-ground teams included in every trip
- Exclusive Bespoke Kids Activity Packs for The Forbidden City and Great Wall to keep younger children engaged.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Hotels (unless not needed)
- Visa Invitation letter
- All internal transfers by car, train or plane
- All tour guides
- All Signature Experiences
- Tailored restaurant recommendations
- Entrance tickets