Sichuan
Pandas, ancient towns and extraordinary mountain landscapes.
Highlights
- Pandas
- Mountain lakes
5tours
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Private travel in China
Follow imperial histories, modern city life and remarkable landscapes on a private journey paced around your interests.
Your people, your pace, with the details thoughtfully arranged.
Guilin & Yangshuo
Planning your first journey?
Pair landmark cities with landscapes and smaller places that change the rhythm of the journey.
See how places connect, compare realistic journey lengths and leave room for the experiences you value.
Understand entry, transport, payments and connectivity before you set off.
Places to explore
Start with celebrated cities, then look beyond them to mountain landscapes, historic towns and regions with their own character.
Pandas, ancient towns and extraordinary mountain landscapes.
5tours
Explore SichuanPandas, teahouses & the flavours of Sichuan.
4tours
Explore ChengduAlpine lakes, waterfalls & forest trails.
2tours
Explore JiuzhaigouOld towns, highland scenery and diverse local cultures.
2tours
Plan a visit to YunnanWest Lake, temple hills, tea culture and lakeside walks.
1tour
Explore HangzhouDramatic peaks, alpine valleys and walks at your own pace.
0tours
Plan a visit to Mount SiguniangTravel with a closer point of view
Tea houses, studio workshops, market mornings and working landscapes offer a more personal way into a place.
When to travel
China’s scale means timing is regional. Compare the weather, landscapes and local experiences that matter for your route.
Private China journeys
Book a defined private itinerary, or work with a specialist on a journey shaped around your dates and priorities.
Private Tours
For journeys that already fit. Select your dates and travellers, see the price and ask us about thoughtful adjustments.
Local knowledge, thoughtfully matched
The right guide adds context without crowding the day. Tell us what you care about and we’ll discuss the guiding style and expertise that suit your route.
4 guide profiles · China
Sichuan
Guiding since 2012
Fluent English · History & local culture
English · Mandarin Chinese
Youqin began guiding after graduating from university in 2012. She first worked with international English-speaking groups and later focused on thoughtfully paced, no-shopping private and quality tours across Sichuan.
Warm, engaging and refreshingly direct, Youqin keeps arrangements clear and efficient while creating an easy, friend-like rapport with guests. She pays close attention to the experience of every traveller and adapts the day around the group’s interests and comfort.
Sichuan
Guiding since 2020
Family tours · History & Buddhist culture
A Sichuan guide since 2020, she brings regional history, cultural stories and Buddhist heritage to life in a way that works equally well for adults and younger travellers.
Humorous, warm and naturally approachable. She builds an easy connection with families and keeps cultural explanations lively, clear and enjoyable for different ages.
Sichuan
9+ years of guiding
Families · Flexible pacing & logistics
With more than nine years of guiding experience, she is familiar with a wide range of Sichuan routes and presents local stories in clear, vivid language that keeps both adults and children engaged.
Humorous, patient and highly personable. She reads the group well, handles changes calmly and keeps each day moving at a comfortable pace while paying close attention to practical details.
Sichuan
Guiding since 2013
Sichuan-wide routes · Detailed interpretation
Guiding across Sichuan since 2013, he knows the province’s major scenic areas and route combinations in depth, from cultural landmarks to mountain landscapes.
Genuine, observant and good-humoured. His explanations are vivid and easy to follow, and he pays close attention to the small details that make a journey feel smooth and well cared for.
A guide preference is a starting point. Availability, language and coverage are confirmed with your itinerary.
Moving through China
Choose arrival cities and onward travel together. Rail, flights and private transfers each make sense in different parts of the route.
Compare domestic flights with the full door-to-door journey. Airport transfers also need time.
Consider rail for city-to-city travel. Check the actual stations, passenger documents and available services.
Use local transfers for arrivals and day trips. Scenic areas may have their own shuttle arrangements.
Before you travel
A few practical decisions—documents, payments, connectivity and communication—make the journey feel much easier.
Your passport, itinerary and the requirements that apply to you.
Check entry guidanceBank cards, mobile payments and a useful back-up option.
Prepare your paymentsPhone compatibility, coverage and staying connected on the move.
Plan your connectivityGuiding support, saved addresses and clear meeting details.
Feel more at easeRead before you go
Stories and practical guides for choosing a route, understanding a place and travelling through China with more confidence.
Explore the China journalPlan your perfect Beijing private day tour with this expert guide. Covers the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, a sample 1-day itinerary, insider tips for beating the crowds, and recommended private tours for first-time visitors.
Shanghai is where old China meets tomorrow. From the Bund's colonial skyline to the futuristic towers of Pudong, our guide covers the essential experiences for first-time visitors to China's most dynamic city.
The Terracotta Warriors are unforgettable—but Xi'an has so much more. Ancient city walls you can bike on, a Muslim Quarter that's been trading for 1,300 years, and some of the best street food in China.
Planning China with confidence
Choose a realistic starting point and a pace that suits you.
Start with the experiences you care about. Beijing and Xi’an offer strong cultural starting points; Chengdu brings pandas and local life; Guilin and scenic destinations add a different rhythm. Choose a few priorities, then check how they connect.
Work backwards from the places you most want to see. Allow time for arrival, departures and journeys between stops. A short stay can focus on one base; a multi-city journey needs more room between visits.
A city and its surroundings can offer a focused stay. A province such as Sichuan covers several destinations and longer journeys. Use the city directory to find your interests, then consider a wider regional route.
Yes. The important part is the journey between them. Discuss overnight stops, transport connections and the time you want in each place before combining them into a route.
For current entry policies and travel requirements, use the official sources linked in each answer. Your confirmed itinerary and booking terms govern individual arrangements.
Your China, considered
Share your dates, interests and preferred pace.
We’ll turn them into a route that works in practice.
Tell us what matters → review your personal proposal → refine the journey together.
Ask a questionTailor-made Tours
Bring a reference route or a blank page. A specialist will refine the pace, arrangements and personal quotation with you.
