China is a great family-friendly destination characterized by rich history, exotic culture, beautiful landscapes, and fascinating culinary adventures. Read on for family trip planning tips covering recommended cities, popular itineraries, travel costs, hotel choices, and more.
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How Long to Travel for on a Family Trip to China
It is recommended to spend 12-14 days on a family trip to China.
这将允许您覆盖cul最受欢迎tural and natural highlights in China while giving you a chance to enjoy various experiences and activities with your children. This would also ensure a comfortable travel pace, and you shouldn't get travel weary.
If your time permits and you want to take advantage of the opportunity to explore more of China's landscapes and cultures, for example discovering some off-the-beaten-path routes with your children, it is advisable to spend three weeks or longer.
However, if your vacation time is limited, 7 to 9 days are needed to cover China’s top highlights in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai.
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Jenny Beijing
珍妮非常好。我们参观了故宫and the Great Wall. She was very accommodating and patient. more
Jul 2023, Chiara G
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Had a fantastic tour of Beijing
Our tour guide Bruce was fantastic, he went above and beyond and made our familly feel extra special.learnt a lot of history from Bruce,made our Beijing's trip excellent,Thanks,Bruce more
Jul 2023, Pavan C
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Helen in Chengdu fantastic!
Helen in Chengdu was absolutely fantastic! She is very knowledgeable, speaks English well and is very active. She was flexible, practical and ready to make changes. She offered various extra options and was very sweet with my child. more
Jul 2023, Chiara Gasparini
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Great experience on the Great Wall
Simon our guide greeted us with a happy welcome to China , we were from that moment comfortable and confident our two days with him would be better than our expectations.Simon our guide was informative and very knowledgeable about the wall and surrounding areas. My experience with him and his team has exceeded my expectations , I was impressed by the professionalism he displayed more
Jul 2023, Terence S
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From skepticism and nervous ness to vow !!! And incredible
it was our guides who made all the difference our first destination Bejing and our tou guide was Olivia , she was like full of energy knowledge and punctual on top of that so kind and helpful , made our experience like dream , the places we went China wall , Tina man square and summer garden , our guide olive took care of everything, big tankyou to her and we would absolutely recommend if any one want to go for China trip to contact China highlights Maggie but ask for Olivia as tour guide more
Jul 2023, Arjun Wadhwani
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Tianmen Square, For Ideen city
The tour was quite well organized and our kids loved Linda who always was taking care of them. more
Jul 2023, Michael B
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High level personal service
杰克,分配的导游在北京,也做了an excellent job. He was punctual, always courteous and engaging, and above all, knowledgeable about the places we visited. He was quick to answer all our questions. At the end of the day, we all felt we had learned a great deal about Chinese history from Jack. more
Jul 2023, Mukasa Ssemakula
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China tour from being nervous to Vow and incredible
it was first class arrangement and tour guide Olivia who made the trip absolutely incredible and lot of credit goes to our first tour guide Olivia, she was so enthusiastic,knowledgeable and full of energy that me and my wife had a feeling of vow !!! and confidence, would definitely recoment any one would wish to take china tour to contact China high lit and particularly Olivia she made our trip so comfortable and took care everything. Big thankyou to Olivia . more
Jul 2023, Arjun W
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An unforgettable tour of historical sites, the desert and the mountains
William was my guide during 4 days' stay in Beijing. He was extremely helpful in navigating through the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace and the Mutiankou section of the Great Wall. His explanations were always very entertaining and to the point and his English was excellent. He gave great advice on where to discover Beijing cuisine, where to get the best fruits (apricots were delicious!) and what is best to do at night. more
Jul 2023, Dmitry I
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This hiking was amazing
这个徒步旅行是令人惊异的。组织是完美的since the beginning. Kimmi was answering all our questions rapidly and effectively. Once in China we found really a good team The driver and the tour guide Oliver accompanied us all the trip and they took a good care of us. They adapted to our needs always happy and smiling. Good work China Highlights! more
Jun 2023, Virginia Tapia Hompanera
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An excellent 2 days in Beijing with guide Lily
We had a great experience with China Highlights and our tour guide for the two days in Beijing, Liu Yuan (Lily), was excellent. She is friendly, professional and very knowledgeable about the Forbidden Palace, Temple of Heaven, The Great Wall and the Summer Palace. These are the places we visited with her. She is patient and didn't rush us at all. She adapted the tour activities and schedule to accommodate our interests and side trips such as Bei Hai Park. She is also very helpful: she took the extra time to walk us to the pizza restaurant in a mall which we would not have found on our own. We appreciate everything Lily did for us and highly recommend her. more
Jun 2023, Flamenco64
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I booked on short notice and Roger was…
I booked on short notice and Roger was very quick in responding and planning the shedule to our wishes. Our guide was very friendly and we got along great and our driver very polite. Unfortunately due to a lot of traffic our shedule was affected but we were not hurried and could enjoy our 2 destination Greta wall and the Summer Palace. I would recommend booking with China Highlights! more
Jun 2023, Clemens
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Great Wall China
It has been a unique experience from start to finish. Our tour guide Oliver made it possible, very prepared and always up to the task, always very responsible and capable of keeping our interest at all times. Thank you Oliver for this very special and unforgettable experience. more
Jun 2023, Maytee
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Great experience in Bejing with Jack
We had an amazing experience with China Highlights and our Bejing Guide Jack. We travelled through China for two weeks with two small kids (3-5) and all the China Highlights Guides and Drivers went out of their way to make this a memorable experience. Jack and our driver Mr. Lee in Bejing were amazing and we had a wonderful time here. The kids loved the great wall and the topoganing down, the face painting and the rikscha ride - and we loved all the sights. Jack and Mr. Lee were very patient with us and the kids and we managed to see everything in a relaxed fashion. We can highly recommend China Highlights and Jack and Mr. Lee. more
Jun 2023, Leo
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Best Tour Company
Olivia was our guide throughout the tour.During the actual tour, Olivia was exceptional and provided us with great insights into the sights and history as well as stories about Chinese culture and experiences (I now have to visit more places in China!). Her restaurant recommendations were amazing and I will definitely trust her to find great food options. She even showed us to our train gate at the end! more
Jun 2023, Pranam P
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3 day tour of Beijing with Tom
We had a 3 day tour of Beijing with our amazing tour guide Tom. He is super knowledgeable, and we learned a lot from him about the interesting history of everything we saw. He also took great care of us and made sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable. I highly recommend Tom! more
Jun 2023, Raghav
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Great wall with kids
We visited The Great Wall in Mutianyu and the Changling Tomb. We had a good buffet lunch and had some interesting conversation about local life. Recommend Linda from China Highlights as a guide in Beijing. It was really hot on the wall, so better be earlier. more
Jun 2023, XX
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Best Tour in China
Ivy is the best tour guide we ever have , very knowledgeable and take good care of us throughout our trip in Beijing . She is always early and love her arrangement for the entire trip . Will not hesitate to chose China Hightlights again . more
Jun 2023, Jade
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Excellent Service
I organise a group tour for U.K. nurses to China and communicated with Roger who’s been very efficient, helpful and accommodating. Good service and reliable. Guided us through the process accordingly and has given us different options that suit our budget and need.The company has different tour options from high end to reasonable choices of tour packages. Excellent English speaking skills too! Highly recommended! more
Jun 2023, RALPH DEOCAMPO
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Roger Li is a valuable asset to your company
I live in California and was referred to your company by a friend in Beijing for a group of 4, private tour to Beijing and the Great Wall in 9/2023. After I submitted my inquiry online, on 5/27, I received a reply from Roger Li within 24 hours. And it was the weekend. I was very impressed. Roger has been very helpful and patient in assisting me in planning this trip since 5/27. He is extremely responsive and detailed. I am very grateful to have been assigned to such a responsible young man. I am looking forward to a safe and pleasant trip with your company’s arrangement in 9/2023. more
Jun 2023, Huey Lee
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Where to Go for a Family Trip to China
Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai are the must-visit cities for first-timers.They provide a great introduction to China's history, culture, and modernity.
Besides these three cities, there are more recommendations for families:
- Guilinis the best choice if you are looking for a fun and relaxing holiday with various outdoor activities and beautiful countryside views.
- If you and your kids are adventure lovers and love nature,Zhangjiajieis recommended.
- Chengduis best for families who want to have an encounter with lovely pandas.
- If you want to enjoy a more leisurely pace or if you are planning a multi-generational family trip, you could consider including aYangtze River cruisein your journey.
- If you want to explore bucket-list routes,Tibet and Yunnanwould be good choices.
Alternatively, if you have your own ideas, you could also contact us. We wouldtailor-make your itinerarybased on your preference and needs.
Top 5 Itineraries for a Family Trip to China
Here, we’ve selected five itineraries based on different family ages and interests. All our itineraries can be personalized for your family’s travel goals, available travel days and dates, and other requirements.
1. 11-Day China Family Itinerary — Top Recommendation
This 11-day itinerary is our top recommendation for families, especially for families with teenagers.It is also suitable for a summer-holiday trip.
This itinerary provides fun ways for children to learn about Chinese culture and history in the top three classic cities — Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an, like finding the mythical animals in the Forbidden City and an exciting toboggan ride on the Great Wall.
It also includes interesting outdoor activities for parents and children to enjoy quality family time in the beautiful scenery of Guilin, such as farming experiences and cycling around old villages.
- Days 1‒4: Beijing (the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, visit hutongs, and enjoy a tai chi class)
- Days 5‒6: Xi’an (the Terracotta Warriors with a hands-on experience, cycling experience, visit museums, etc)
- Days 7‒9: Guilin (countryside views, a river cruise, biking, and farming experience)
- Days 10‒11: Shanghai (the Bund, Yu Garden, and some free time)
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Wonderful 3 days in Longji/Guilin/Yangshou with guide Vincent
My wife in and spent 3 delightful days in the area, including an overnight in the Longji Rice terraces and a cruise on the Li river. We had laid out our preferences and all the arrangement had been made by China Highlights: guide, car, hotels and the cruise. I appreciate their willingness to ability to tailor the time to our priorities, and our guide Vincent, also was happy to adapt the schedule to our interests on the fly. Vincent is an outstanding guide and was an important part of the success. In addition to being knowledgeable and flexible, he is also very personable - critical when someone is joining your vacation for 3 days. He ably helped find and arranged for vegetarian food and took additional photos that he shared with us. I highly recommend both China Highlights and Vincent. more
Jul 2023, Flamenco64
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Million thanks to Chase , Kimi and China Hightlights!!
Our Tour Guide Chase is very caring and full of patience throughout the trip , we have the best of fun in Guilin and Yangshuo , so much to see and sceneries to die for . Thank you China Hightlights!! more
Jun 2023, Jade
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Guilin and Yangshuo tour
A shout out to Chinahilghts and especially Jennie for taking me and my entire family (big group) around Guilin and Yangshuo! Jennie was informative and knew the best places to eat, take pictures, shopping, sightseeing, activities, etc. She was very knowledgeable and resourceful. Highly recommended to contact them if you need a guide. more
Jun 2023, Grace
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Guilin June 2023
We had a wonderful time at Guilin with our guide Jenny. We were a large group of 10, with ages ranging from 25 to 80.Jenny was not only knowledgeable, she is also conversant in both Chinese and English. Although we had an itinerary planned, she was flexible and catered to the needs and interests of both the young and old.She took us to places to soak in the culture and enjoy and local cuisine. Guilin is such a mountainous place, yet she was able to take the elderly up the rice terraces and eat bamboo rice with the locals.We even managed to have a surprise birthday celebration dinner and Jenny went out of her way to buy a birthday cake for her.She made the trip memorable, affordable and possible for both the young and elderly travelling together. more
Jun 2023, Susana L
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Memorable family trip
Our tour guide, Jenny, was thoughtful and experienced. As we were travelling as a big family with old folks, she was able to cater to our needs. Overall, it was a memorable experience and we will consider choosing China Highlight again! more
Jun 2023, Isabelle Lim
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Pleasant Trip to Guilin with Jenny and Mr Zhang!
Went on an amazing trip with Jenny and Mr Zhang (driver) with my family. The tour was seamless and many of the administrative complications were settled by Jenny. The experience, needless to say, was very pleasurable and enjoyable. Administrative matters aside, Jenny and Mr Zhang are such caring individuals that go the extra mile to help make our experience better, from providing us useful local tips during our travels to helping the elderly in our group move around safely. I am grateful to have had such wonderful guides during our stay in Guilin, and would definitely recommend them to those who are looking for a good and enjoyable experience. more
Jun 2023, Joseph L
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Guilin 5-day trip with family
Guilin exceeded all our expectations, but our guide Jenny, was even better. She was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. She also helped with all our requests outside of what was already arranged, at her own expense. The entire trip was extremely smooth, fun, beautiful and would definitely come back again with @Chinahighlights more
Jun 2023, Samuel L
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Excellent
I've been the tour with Jenny & China Highlights.A pretty place, and an excellent guide.I wholly recommend the experience more
Jun 2023, Raledon
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Beautiful Longsheng Rice Terraces
Great organization for a tour on the rice terraces of Longsheng near Guilin. Our guide Chase, always available and extremely kind and helpful, did an amazing job navigating us through the rice terraces with a lot of great explanations! Amazing time, very recommended! more
Jun 2023, Sergio C
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China Highlights for all your China trips
Since August 2022 Sharon Huang is my Travel Advisor at China Highlights #chinahighlights. I have booked several trips and was always extremely happy with our customized itinerary based on my interest. Sharon is always immediately responding and is happy to assist with creating an unforgettable trip. I can only highly recommend Sharon and China Highlights for your travel within China. You should not look further and trust their experience and expertise. For my part, I’m already looking forward to discover more of this amazing and diverse country. more
May 2023, Adriana
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April 2023 Tours in China, Carol Wang Advisor, China Highlights
I highly recommend the Company #china highlights and their guides Ryan/Shanghai-Suzhou, Lulu/ Hangzhou, Li or Lee/Zhangjiajie, Jenny/ Guilin, Adam/ Quanzhou, Gerry/ Hengdian-Hangzhou more
May 2023, JeanneC
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Guilin Tour with China Highlights
We had a really nice tour with China Highlights and our Tourguide Chase in Guilin. The unique mountain landscape is a must-see when visiting China and a welcoming change to the big city life. We also went to Yuangshuo with the li river cruise and stayed at a cozy hotel. The tour was very well planned and they made sure that we had a great time. more
May 2023, Valentin B
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Guilin area and rice terraces
We just returned from a trip to Guilin, the mountain rice terraces, the Li River, and a tour of local markets and farms. Roger Li was helpful setting up the trip, and Jenny Zheng was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable and fun to be with. Ms. Tao was a safe diver as well. Beautiful scenery and a worthwhile trip. Accommodations were good and we loved the food. Highly recommended! more
May 2023, Ken Smith
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Guilin to Longsheng Rice Terraced Fields/ Minority Village at Guilin
My first tour was to drive to the rice terraced fields of Longsheng. I have only seen pictures before so it was truly amazing to see this in person. My guide Jenny #chinahighlights, did an excellent job of watching me as I walked and pointing out everything along the way. Insects, plants, explanations of what is going on with the plantings of rice, in particular. I had no idea at all about those details. We ended by climbing down and up into the village which you see down below at the beginning. Jenny brought me to a local house and our hostess had already prepared the sticky rice and smoked pork in bamboo, a fresh pickled cucumber salad, plus some home made sticky rice wine. All were very new and all very good! I recommend this trip as a learning experience! It is a lot of walking but it's worth it. more
May 2023, Jeanne Christine
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Private Tour with China Highlights
This was a private tour with China Highlights for 8 of us (6 adults and 2 children aged 10 and 6) as part of a larger tour taking in Beijing and Wuhan. Our guide, Jenny, was fantastic and helped us to get the most out of the trip. She took us to some lovely, off the beaten track, restaurants and took care to plan the itinerary around our needs. We required a minibus for transport and the driver too was excelent. The weather wasn't kind to us as it was very humid and misty and there was some rain, but the trip to the rice fields and the boat trip through the Karst mountain scenery were both great. Some of us also went on the bamboo rafting trip which was well organised and very safe. more
Apr 2023, Alan H
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Had een amazing six day trip in Guilin…
该指南,追逐,很友好,乐于助人和thoughtful. He showed up extra early or stayed later than planned just to help me order food in Chinese at a local restaurant or show me around an amazing park as a bonus to the activities of the day. He has a lot of knowledge of the area, speaks excellent English and is experienced enough to know what a western tourist needs to navigate such a unique area and culture. Guilin is amazing and I feel that China Highlights and my guide Chase helped me get the max out of a six day stay. more
Apr 2023, F. H.
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Guillin and Yangshuo - Beautiful and Serene Must-See Landscape
We went on a private two-day tour of Guillin and Yangshuo with China Highlights during the Qingming spring break holiday. Chase was our guide and we will definitely recommend him to others. He made the whole trip run smoothly so we could just enjoy and relax. He was very patient, kind, and helpful with us and our two small children. We enjoyed talking with him about Chinese culture and his own life experiences. We loved our stay at The Moondance Hotel. The home style tofu dish and waffles they made were delicious! The highlights for our family were the Reed Flute Cave, Li River cruise, and bike ride through the countryside of Yangshuo. We wish we had a few more days in Yangshuo to explore more of the breathtaking natural landscape. Thank you Chase and China Highlights for an unforgettable time in such a beautiful place! more
Apr 2023, Leah
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An Awesome Trip to Yangshuo Guilin
And our luck doesn’t just end there, it continues with our guide, Jay. Jay was very caring and observant. He anticipated our needs and looked after us. He was also very knowledgeable about the history and the geography of Guilin and Yangshuo. However, he would never bore us with too much details; he knew when to stop, but if we showed interest, and wanted to hear more, Jay always had more to share. And knowing my kids didn’t speak good Chinese, he would repeat in English again, making sure my kids didn’t miss out the important stuffs. Another good thing about having private tour is the flexibility. The rainy season started already in April, and there was this one day we were supposed to go to the bamboo rafting, but Jay was quick to suggest about swapping our program, so that we went first to the fan workshop, then the bamboo rafting and dodged the rain. Jay was kind and pleasant to be with. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is planning a trip to the Guilin / Yangshuo area. I once had doubts about Yangshuo being a boring scenic place, but now I am mesmerized by its beauty and the exciting activities it offers. more
Apr 2023, dingsmama
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Stunning landscape rich in history and culture
Very well organised and professional service from start to finish. We had an amazing tour guide (Gary) who taught us so much about the culture and history of the area. His local knowledge gave us a true insight into the history of the people as we walked through the ancient villages and stunning landscape. I thoroughly recommend visiting Guilin and Yangshuo - such a magical place! I would also recommend Gary as a tour guide as he took us to some amazing hidden gems that were a little off the beaten track :) more
Apr 2023, Will M
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美丽的阳朔之旅Guilin!
我有机会在该地区,甚至though I was traveling solo, couldn't miss seeing Guilin and Yangshuo. I'm sure glad I didn't. Gary Wei was an excellent guide who gave me personalized attention and made sure everything went smoothly. More than that, he has such a pleasant, positive personality, I never felt alone and always had fun. And, since I was traveling solo, he took lots and lots of pictures for me! Bamboo raft cruise down the Li River, a hike along the river bank, countryside biking in Yangshuo, exploring caves and hills around the area…everything was magically beautiful. I only wish I had a couple more days to spend because there is so much to do and see. Thanks, Gary, for a wonderful three days!! more
Mar 2023, christinajeanne
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2. 2-Week China Family Itinerary — Best for Adult Children and Parents
This two-week trip is recommended for a trip with parents and their adult children.
On this tour, besides the highlights of classic cities (Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai),you can enjoy more family moments amongst beautiful scenery and create lifelong memories together, like enjoying a nice and warm dinner by an idyllic river in Guilin and immersing yourselves in Zhangjiajie's splendid mountain views, some of which are considered to be the inspiration for the Hallelujah Mountains in Avatar.
- Days 1‒4: Beijing (sightseeing with iconic landmarks like the Great Wall)
- Days 5‒6: Xi’an (visit the Terracotta Warriors, a food tour, Xi'an City Wall)
- Days 7‒9: Zhangjiajie (enjoy splendid mountain views and visit the world's longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge)
- Days 10‒12: Guilin (a river cruise, countryside lifestyle experiences)
- Days 13‒14: Shanghai (the Bund, Yu Garden, and some free time)
3. 2-Week China Itinerary with a Cruise — Best for Multi-Generational Families
This itinerary includes activities that are popular with the children and considers the comfort needs of the elders.
A Yangtze River cruise is added to this itinerary, which would offer leisurely family time and stunning views of huge gorges.The cruise would also provide several typical China-culture-related onboard activities that are enjoyable for all ages.
- Days 1–4: Sightseeing in Beijing
- Days 5–6: Sightseeing in Xi'an
- Days 7–8: Visit Chengdu, including a panda volunteer program, during which your family could clean the pandas' enclosures, make panda-food cakes, and watch them being fed at a close distance.
- Days 9–11: Yangtze River cruise with excursions
- Days 12–13: Sightseeing in Shanghai
4. 2-Week China Educational Itinerary — Best for Culture Immersion
If you want to improve your children's use of Chinese and their cultural knowledge while exploring China's classic attractions, this itinerary is perfect.
In this tour plan,we have designed in some interesting activities for children to practice Chinese or better understand Chinese culture, such as exploring Beijing city using public transport, practicing Chinese calligraphy with a hutong family, and using Chinese to purchase some food specialtiesfrom locals.
- Days 1–5: Beijing, including classic attractions, a visit to an ancient Chinese academy, a tai chi class, and a visit to a local family.
- Days 6–7: Sightseeing in Xi'an with a dumpling-making experience.
- Days 8–10: Visit Chengdu for a panda tour and food tour.
- Days 11–13: Sightseeing in Shanghai with a trip to Disneyland.
5. 2-Week China Itinerary with Tibet
If you want to explore more unique cultures and scenery with your children in China, then include Tibet in your itinerary.
这两周行程,你可以沉浸self in the Tibetan Buddhist culture and vibe with the unspoiled plateau scenery as the backdrop.Create unforgettable memories with your children at 3,650 meters above sea level!
- Days 1–4: Arrival and exploration of Beijing, visiting must-sees such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City.
- Days 5–6: Sightseeing in Xi'an, including a visit to the Terracotta Army, a clay-warrior-making experience, and a food tour.
- Days 7–11: Lhasa, including visits to key cultural sites and monasteries, and a picnic visit to Yamdrok Lake. (If you are interested in visiting Everest Base Camp, you would need to add at least 2–3 days to the trip).
- Days 12–14: Exploration of Shanghai, including a visit to the Bund, and free time to explore on your own.
Family Trip to China Costs
For a high-quality travel experience, we recommend booking a private tour.
For a 2-week China tour for 2 adults and 2 kids, you can expect to pay about US$11,000–15,000(US$220–350 per person per day; kids under 10 get 30–50% off).
This cost includes flights or trains within China, accommodation at 4-or-5-star hotels, lunch, admission fees, English-speaking guides, and private transportation. International airfares are not included.
The cost of flights from the U.S. or Europe to China varies depending on the season and airline you use, ranging from US$1,200 to US$3,000 for an economy round trip.
Costs for Peak Season Travel
The peak tourism times in China are in the first weeks of May and October (China's two golden weeks), the summer holidays, and Christmas and New Year holidays.
The biggest price difference between the off and peak seasons is in the price of hotels and airfares.Prices can go up by 50 to 100% in the peak seasons.
Our refund policy minimizes the monetary risk to you when booking: you'll receive a 100% refund of any payments made to China Highlights if you cancel up to three weeks before departure. (Seemore details)
Best Times for a Family Trip to China
Weather-wise, the best times to visit China are spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October)when most of the popular places have their most tourism-friendly weather.
For the vast majority of families, we realize your available travel time is relatively fixed, mostly during the winter break or summer vacation — to fit around your children's school timetables.
No matter what season you visit, we will carefully customize your itinerary to ensure your family enjoys the many charms of China without any hassles.
Summer in China
June to August is the best time to visit China's mountain destinations, like Zhangjiajie, due to the greenery being at its lushest and the weather at its warmest. It is also the time with most things to do: from city sightseeing to festivals to outdoor activities.
Although it will be hot, it is not a problem as long as reasonable planning arrangements are made (indoor/outdoor activities arranged according to weather conditions, air-conditioned car pick-up, etc.).
June could be a good travel month for a summer holiday trip (if you can get the time off school) for not-too-hot weather, fewer tourists, and more reasonable prices.
Recommended summer destinations
- 4 Days Essence of Zhangjiajie
- 9-Day Yunnan Family Tour
- 5-Day Guilin Family Tour
- 8-Day Hohhot–Ordos Tour with Hiking, Camping, and Culture
Winter in China
A winter trip to China can be relatively cost-effective, except during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Winter is great for enjoying snow scenery and activities, as well as experiencing the wonderful festival atmospheres, such as the Chinese New Year's andHarbin Ice Festival's.
Accommodation Tips: Choosing Hotels for Families
In China, most hotels, particularly 4-or-5-star hotels, have spacious family rooms with either bunk beds or extra beds, as well as adjoining rooms that can accommodate at least two adults and two kids.
When looking for a hotel, internationally-renowned hotel-chain brands or well-known domestic hotel brands are typically your best bet and offer a universal standard in comfort and service.
Alternatively,boutique hotels with unique local characters are available in many Chinese cities, offering a special accommodation experience.
For example, in Beijing, you could choose a hotel with the old-Beijing architectural style, known asSiheyuan(courtyard residences). In Huangshan, you could stay in a boutique inn that was transformed from an old oil press mill, as another example.
If you're traveling during the peak seasons, you really should book your accommodations two to three months in advance for price and availability advantages.
If you need help finding the perfect hotel for your family vacation, we can suggest and arrange all the hotels on your itinerary based on your preferences and our experience serving other family clients.
Popular China Family Tours
All our tours can be adjusted based on your family’s interests, hotel preferences, dietary considerations, and other requirements. Justcontact us.