Every itinerary is built around you — your pace, your interests, your family. A guide who tells stories, a driver who knows the shortcuts, and a team that handles every ticket, table and transfer.
Self-Guided, Group Tour, or Private?
China rewards visitors who plan well. Here is how the three styles compare in practice.
| What matters | Self-Guided | Group Tour | Private Guide + Car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language & stories | Translation apps & guesswork | Scripted, rushed | Local storyteller, your pace |
| Tickets & queues | Pre-book everything yourself | Handled, but on fixed times | Pre-reserved, flexible timing |
| Transport | Metro, taxis, long waits | Coach, hotel departures | Private car, door to door |
| Flexibility | Total, but chaotic | Almost none | Change plans on the spot |
| Hidden gems | Miss most of them | Only famous stops | Local lanes, food & stories |
| Worry level | High | Medium | Near zero — we handle it |
Every Private Package Includes
One fixed price, zero surprises on the ground.
English-speaking local guide who knows the history, the food and the shortcuts.
Clean, air-conditioned car with professional driver — your car for the whole day.
Built around your interests — history, food, photography, nature or shopping.
We pre-book attraction tickets, restaurants and train seats before you arrive.
Help setting up Alipay/WeChat Pay, buying SIM/eSIM and staying connected.
A real person on WhatsApp/WeChat throughout your trip, ready to help anytime.
Meet Your Local Guides
Trusted, verified, English-speaking — a selection of the people who will make your trip memorable.
Plus guides in Suzhou, Yunnan, Dali, Qingdao, Kunming, Xiamen, Nanjing and Shenzhen — meet the full team.
Private Drivers & Vehicle Team
Professional chauffeurs, clean fleets, verified licences — and locals who know every shortcut.
20+ Cities, One Standard
Wherever your China route goes, a vetted local team is ready.
Choose Your Vehicle
From city sedans to mountain 4x4s and luxury MPVs — matched to your route.
| Category | Typical Vehicles | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort Sedan | Toyota Camry · Nissan Teana · Honda CR-V | City days, 1-3 passengers, business travellers |
| Family MPV | Buick GL8 · Honda Odyssey · Mercedes Vito | Families, groups of 4-6, airport transfers |
| Premium / Luxury | Mercedes V-Class · Toyota Alphard · Audi Q7 | Anniversaries, VIP clients, first-class comfort |
| Mountain SUV | Land Cruiser · Toyota Highlander · RAV4 | Zhangjiajie, Tibet, Yunnan mountain routes |
| Winter / Cold-Climate | Subaru Outback · Mitsubishi Outlander | Harbin ice festival, snowy northern routes |
| Electric Experience | Tesla Model X | Eco-conscious travellers, tech lovers |
How Booking Works
From first message to final goodbye — five simple steps.
Cities, dates, interests, travel style.
A tailored itinerary with fixed pricing within 24h.
Adjust pace, meals, hotels and budget.
Guide and driver greet you at the airport.
24/7 support the whole way home.
Signature Private Routes
Great Wall & Forbidden City with a history guide, then high-speed rail to Xi'an for the Terracotta Warriors — private car at every stop.
Beijing → Xi'an → Shanghai, with a private guide per city, a Yangtze river cruise, and driver for every transfer and day trip.
Chengdu pandas → Zhangjiajie's Avatar peaks → Guilin's Li River → Yunnan's old towns. Mountain SUVs and trekking-certified guides throughout.
6 Things to Know Before You Go
Insider knowledge from our guides.
Hotels, trains and many museums require the physical passport — not a photo.
Forbidden City, Terracotta Army and Avatar mountains sell out days ahead. We book before you land.
Alipay supports foreign cards now. Your guide will help you link it on day one.
Tipping is not expected in China. A small thank-you is lovely; a 5-star review matters more.
Tibet needs altitude prep, Harbin needs thermals, Guilin needs rain gear. We advise per route.
Weather and traffic happen. One flexible day turns a good trip into a great one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need both a guide and a driver? ▾
Not always. In walkable cities like Shanghai or Xi'an, a guide alone is ideal. For multi-site days, families, mountain routes or airport transfers, adding a private driver saves hours. Most travellers choose guide + car — we'll recommend based on your itinerary.
Do guides really speak English? ▾
Yes. Every guide in our team is vetted for conversational and tour-level English. Several also speak French, Cantonese, Portuguese or local dialects. Drivers have working English basics — your guide handles all detailed communication.
What if I need to change plans mid-trip? ▾
That's the point of going private. Rain in the forecast? Swap the Great Wall to tomorrow. Tired? Skip a temple and grab coffee. Your guide rearranges on the spot, and re-books any affected tickets or tables for you.
Is a private tour expensive? ▾
A private car + guide in China typically costs ¥800–1,600 per day depending on city and vehicle. Split across a family of four, it often beats the per-person price of group tours — with a far better experience and no forced shopping stops.
Can you arrange hotels and trains too? ▾
Yes. Beyond guides and cars, we book 4–5 star hotels, high-speed rail tickets, Yangtze cruises and attraction reservations with your passport details — everything in one itinerary.
Is it safe to travel in China as a solo or senior visitor? ▾
Very. China's major cities are extremely safe, and our team specialises in solo travellers, families and seniors — we match gentle-paced guides, comfortable vehicles and wheelchair-friendly routes on request.