What is worth knowing
We keep exploring China, watching what is changing and noticing what most visitors miss.
Private China tours & travel concierge
See the China worth knowing.
Private China tours and custom itineraries designed by our Chengdu-based team—from the places you have come to see to the China you would not know to look for.
What belongs in your trip
The famous places, local food, neighborhoods and people are edited around your taste.
What you would not find alone
Local relationships and calm operations turn good ideas into a journey that actually works.
Beyond the checklist
Come for what you have heard about. Discover what you haven't.
The Great Wall deserves to be seen. So do the Terracotta Warriors, Shanghai's skyline and Chengdu's pandas.
But China gets more interesting between the landmarks: a neighborhood tea house, a dish you have never heard of, an architect's studio, an old mountain town, or simply knowing which street to walk after dinner.
That is where we come in.
A journey with layers
How deep do you want to go?
The icons are not the opposite of discovery. We start with what is worth seeing, then add the context, people and access that make the journey feel like yours.
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China Essentials
The places worth seeing on a first journey, beautifully planned and without unnecessary friction.
Beijing · Xi'an · Shanghai · Great Wall · Zhangjiajie · Pandas
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Go Deeper
The landmarks plus the neighborhoods, food, people and places that give them context.
Tea culture · Regional food · Old neighborhoods · Contemporary China
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Private Access
Experiences that depend on relationships, timing and local knowledge—not simply a bigger budget.
Specialists · Private hosts · Chefs · Artisans · Unusual locations
Tell us what interests youLocal knowledge, used carefully
We don't publish everything we know.
Some places work precisely because they remain small. We share selected discoveries publicly and keep others for travelers whose interests genuinely match them. Your inquiry unlocks the next layer; your journey receives the full curation. We protect small places while matching each traveler with experiences that genuinely suit them.
Show us your tasteWhere your China trip can start
China-wide routes, with a strong Southwest base.
Your trip can begin with the classic national highlights, a nature route, a short East China stay or our signature Chengdu, Chongqing and Sichuan depth. We help you choose the route that fits your dates, pace and arrival city.
Beijing · Xi'an · Shanghai
Classic first China trip
The Icons
Great Wall · Forbidden City · Terracotta Warriors · The Bund
Go Deeper
Hutong mornings · Xi'an food traditions · Shanghai's lived-in lanes
Zhangjiajie · Guilin · Yunnan · Jiuzhaigou
Nature and scenery
The Icons
Avatar Mountains · Li River · Lijiang · Jiuzhaigou
Go Deeper
Village rhythms · Landscape photography · Regional food · Slower scenic days
Shanghai · Suzhou · Hangzhou
East China soft landing
The Icons
The Bund · Classical gardens · Water towns · West Lake
Go Deeper
Historic lanes · Contemporary design · Tea country · Neighborhood restaurants
Chengdu · Chongqing · Sichuan
Signature Southwest depth
The Icons
Pandas · Hotpot · Sanxingdui · Chongqing night views
Go Deeper
Neighborhood teahouses · Market breakfasts · Tea origins · Creative spaces
Field Notes
What we are noticing in China.
Useful observations for travelers who want context, not just a list of attractions.
First journey
How to see the icons without turning China into a checklist
A first-time route can include the Great Wall, Xi'an and Shanghai while still leaving room for food, neighborhoods and local context.
Read the field noteTwo cities, two moods
Chengdu or Chongqing? The answer depends on how you want China to feel
Pandas and teahouse rhythm, or vertical streets and cinematic nights—here is how the two cities differ beyond the highlights.
Read the field noteSichuan field note
Why tea culture changes the pace of a Chengdu journey
Mengding Mountain is not another monument. It is a quieter story of landscape, tasting, craft and the tea life that makes Sichuan human.
Read the field noteExcellent operations underneath
Interesting journeys still need to work beautifully.
For private travelers, China has many moving parts: hotels, drivers, guides, train stations, luggage, restaurants, timing and last-minute changes. We turn those pieces into one calm, well-handled journey.
Private travel days shaped around your pace, hotel level and comfort needs.
English-speaking guides, drivers, airport pickup, station support and luggage coordination.
VIP concierge details such as restaurant reservations, lounge support and realistic transfer timing.
PayPal checkout and clear written payment steps when suitable for confirmed tour payments.
Deep local operating network in Chengdu, Chongqing and Sichuan.
Private tour pacing for couples, families, senior travelers and small friend groups.
Clear plan before arrival, with real people on the ground after you land.
Start from a real route
Start with a route, then add the concierge layer.
Start with a proven China route, then add the level of guide, driver, hotel, dining, lounge, rail and on-the-ground support your trip requires.
BeijingXi'anShanghai
8-Day Classic China Golden Triangle
A classic first China trip combining the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors and Shanghai skyline.
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ChengduChongqing
6-Day Chengdu & Chongqing Twin City Tour
Pandas, hotpot, high-speed rail and Chongqing's cyberpunk skyline in one compact Southwest China journey.
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ChengduSanxingduiLeshan
5-Day Chengdu Panda, Sanxingdui & Leshan Tour
Meet giant pandas, discover the ancient Shu civilization and visit the world's largest stone Buddha.
View This RoutePlanning questions
Private China tour FAQ.
Practical answers for travelers comparing routes, timing, guides, drivers and on-the-ground support.
What is the best China tour for first-time visitors?
For many first-time visitors, the best private China tour is Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai in 8 days. This China Golden Triangle tour covers the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors and Shanghai skyline. With more time, add Guilin, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie or Chongqing.
Can gochina.tours arrange private tours across China?
Yes. gochina.tours creates private China tours across the country, including Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Yunnan, Jiuzhaigou and Yangtze River Cruise routes. Our strongest local network is in Chengdu, Chongqing and Southwest China.
Can foreigners travel around China without speaking Chinese?
Yes, but private support makes the trip much smoother. We arrange English-speaking guides, drivers, hotel coordination, high-speed rail support, restaurant reservations, translation help and clear daily plans so international travelers can move through China with confidence.
Can you help book high-speed trains in China?
Yes. We can plan high-speed rail routes, advise on station choices, arrange tickets where appropriate and coordinate transfers. This is especially useful for Beijing to Xi'an, Shanghai to Hangzhou or Suzhou, and the Chengdu to Chongqing route.
Can you help with visa-free China travel?
Yes. China visa-free and transit policies can change, so we do not provide legal immigration advice. We help travelers check current entry requirements before booking and design practical visa-free China stopover tours in cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu and Chongqing.
Private travel concierge
Tell us what you want to come home talking about.
Share your dates and cities—but also your taste. We will shape a private China journey around what you care about, then handle the guides, drivers, hotels, trains and local support.