Experience China your way with personalized travel plans designed around your interests, preferences, and travel style
Our custom itinerary service transforms your travel aspirations into thoughtfully crafted journeys that reflect your unique interests and preferences.
China's vast geography, cultural diversity, and endless attractions can make planning a trip overwhelming. Our custom itinerary service eliminates this challenge by creating personalized travel plans that maximize your time and ensure meaningful experiences aligned with your interests.
The process begins with an in-depth consultation where we explore your travel style, interests, must-see destinations, and special requirements. Our China specialists then craft a detailed itinerary that balances iconic highlights with hidden gems, active exploration with relaxation, and structured activities with free time for spontaneous discoveries.
Unlike pre-packaged tours, our custom itineraries offer complete flexibility. We can design journeys focused on specific themes such as culinary exploration, historical immersion, or natural wonders. For families, we incorporate child-friendly activities and accommodations. Business travelers can blend work commitments with leisure experiences. Whatever your vision, we transform it into a seamless, memorable journey through China.
How we create your perfect China journey
We begin with a comprehensive consultation to understand your travel vision. Through detailed conversations, we explore your interests, travel style, must-see destinations, activity preferences, accommodation standards, dining expectations, and any special requirements. This foundation allows us to create an itinerary that truly reflects your personal travel aspirations.
Our China specialists craft a detailed itinerary proposal based on your consultation. We carefully select destinations that align with your interests, recommend experiences that match your preferences, and suggest accommodations that meet your standards. The proposal includes day-by-day activities, transportation arrangements, and estimated costs, presented in a comprehensive yet easy-to-understand format.
We review the proposal together, gathering your feedback on every aspect of the itinerary. This collaborative refinement process may involve several rounds of adjustments as we fine-tune the plan to perfectly match your vision. We can modify destinations, adjust the pace, upgrade accommodations, or incorporate additional experiences until the itinerary feels exactly right for you.
Once you're completely satisfied with the itinerary, we handle all bookings and reservations. Our team secures your accommodations, transportation, guides, and experiences, leveraging our established relationships to ensure availability and preferential treatment. We provide you with a final detailed itinerary document containing all confirmations, contact information, and important details.
As your departure approaches, we provide comprehensive pre-trip assistance. This includes detailed packing recommendations based on your destinations and the season, visa application guidance, health and safety information, cultural etiquette tips, and technology preparation advice. We ensure you're fully prepared for your journey with all necessary information and documentation.
Throughout your trip, our concierge team provides 24/7 support to ensure everything runs smoothly. We monitor your journey, proactively addressing potential issues before they arise. If you wish to make adjustments during your trip, we can modify reservations, add new experiences, or handle any unexpected situations. This ongoing support ensures peace of mind throughout your China experience.
Tailored journeys for every interest and travel style
Specially designed for families with children of all ages, these itineraries balance educational experiences with fun activities. We incorporate interactive cultural workshops, wildlife encounters, and child-friendly accommodations with connecting rooms or family suites. Pacing is adjusted to prevent overtiring young travelers, with plenty of downtime and early dinners when needed.
For travelers seeking deeper cultural understanding, these itineraries focus on meaningful interactions with local communities and traditions. We arrange private access to cultural sites, meetings with artisans and scholars, participation in traditional ceremonies, and stays in heritage properties. These journeys go beyond surface-level tourism to provide authentic insights into China's diverse cultures.
Food enthusiasts will delight in our culinary-focused itineraries that explore China's diverse regional cuisines. These journeys include market tours with local chefs, cooking classes, street food explorations, meals at renowned restaurants, and visits to tea plantations or vineyards. We can accommodate dietary restrictions while still providing authentic culinary experiences across different regions.
For energetic travelers, these itineraries incorporate hiking, cycling, kayaking, and other outdoor activities. We might include trekking along remote sections of the Great Wall, cycling through rice terraces, hiking in national parks, or rafting on scenic rivers. These active journeys are tailored to your fitness level and include quality equipment, experienced guides, and comfortable accommodations to recover after each day's adventures.
Our premium itineraries feature the finest accommodations, private transportation, exclusive experiences, and VIP access throughout China. We arrange stays at world-class hotels and resorts, private dining in extraordinary settings, after-hours access to cultural sites, helicopter transfers, yacht charters, and personalized shopping experiences. Every detail is meticulously planned to ensure unparalleled comfort and exclusivity.
For business travelers seeking to maximize their time in China, we create itineraries that efficiently blend work commitments with leisure experiences. We can schedule cultural activities around your meetings, arrange productive workspaces in scenic locations, coordinate business dinners with cultural performances, and ensure seamless transitions between business and leisure portions of your trip.
These highly specialized itineraries cater to specific passions such as photography, architecture, traditional medicine, martial arts, calligraphy, or religious studies. We connect you with subject matter experts, arrange specialized workshops, and provide access to relevant sites and communities. These journeys allow for deep exploration of your particular interest within the context of Chinese culture and traditions.
Designed for families traveling with members of different ages, these itineraries include activities that appeal to various generations. We balance the pace to accommodate both seniors and children, incorporate options for different activity levels, and arrange accommodations that provide both togetherness and privacy. These journeys create meaningful shared experiences while respecting the needs of each family member.
For milestone birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons, or other special occasions, we create memorable celebration itineraries. These include surprise elements, exclusive experiences, special dining arrangements, and thoughtful touches that honor your celebration. We coordinate with hotels and restaurants to arrange decorations, cakes, champagne, and other celebratory details throughout your journey.
Inspiration for your custom China journey
12 Days | Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Shanghai
Perfect for first-time visitors, this journey covers China's most iconic destinations while providing deeper insights than standard tours. Experience the grandeur of imperial Beijing, the archaeological wonders of Xi'an, the breathtaking landscapes of Guilin, and the dynamic energy of Shanghai.
10 Days | Beijing, Chengdu, Yangshuo, Shanghai
Designed for families with children, this itinerary balances cultural experiences with interactive activities. From hands-on workshops to wildlife encounters, every day offers engaging experiences that educate and entertain travelers of all ages.
14 Days | Beijing, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Hong Kong
A gastronomic journey through China's diverse regional cuisines, this itinerary delights food enthusiasts with market tours, cooking classes, street food adventures, and meals at both acclaimed restaurants and local hidden gems.
16 Days | Zhangjiajie, Yunnan, Tibet, Sichuan
For nature lovers and active travelers, this journey explores China's most spectacular landscapes. From mist-shrouded mountains to Tibetan plateaus, experience breathtaking scenery while enjoying hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities.
Hear from travelers who have experienced our custom itineraries
"Our family of five, including three teenagers, had specific and varied interests for our China trip. Joleefly created an itinerary that somehow managed to include history for our daughter, martial arts for our sons, and culinary experiences for my wife and me. The pacing was perfect, with enough downtime to prevent exhaustion. Every accommodation was well-chosen for our family's needs, and the guides were exceptional with our teens."
"As a photographer, I wanted an itinerary focused on capturing China's diverse landscapes and cultures. Joleefly designed a journey that took me to both iconic locations and hidden spots at the perfect times for lighting. They arranged special access to locations normally closed to the public and connected me with local photographers who shared insider knowledge. The flexible schedule allowed me to linger when the conditions were perfect or move on when they weren't."
"My husband and I were celebrating our 30th anniversary and wanted a luxury experience that combined relaxation with cultural immersion. The itinerary Joleefly created exceeded our expectations in every way. From the surprise champagne sunset on the Great Wall to the private cruise on West Lake, every detail was thoughtfully planned. The accommodations were exceptional, and the guides knew exactly when to provide information and when to give us space to enjoy moments together."
Common questions about our custom itinerary service
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