Journeys Across China

Go beyond the familiar — into landscapes, wildlife and communities that reveal a different side of China.

Explore China by Wildlife

Start with the wildlife itself — where it lives, when to look, and the journeys built around finding it.

Wildlife Journeys

Rare species, remote habitats and carefully paced journeys into China's wild places.

A giant panda resting on a horizontal log among green foliage
CultureWildlife
FROMUS$295

Panda Care & Conservation Experience in Wolong

A full-day return journey from Chengdu to Wolong for a keeper-led giant panda volunteer program, combining close observation, bamboo preparation, panda cake making and a flexible local valley exploration.

Red panda descending through thorny branches beside clusters of red berries
Wildlife
FROMUS$950

3 Days Wild Red Panda Search in Labahe Forests

A three-day journey from Chengdu to Labahe for daytime red panda searches, broader wildlife observation, two evening night observations and an optional Tianquan Wetland Park stop.

Snow leopard resting in a strong portrait pose on an alpine ledge
Wildlife
FROMUS$2,250

5 Days Snow Leopard Search in Qinghai’s Wild Valleys

A five-day high-altitude wildlife journey from Chengdu to Qinghai, built around three tracking days near Xiangride and Chaka, with opportunities to search for snow leopard and other plateau species.

A group of takins moving among rocks and shallow water
Wildlife
FROMUS$980

3 Days Golden Monkeys & Mountain Wildlife in Tangjiahe

Explore Tangjiahe’s forested valleys and enjoy a close encounter with Sichuan golden monkeys on a relaxed three-day wildlife journey from Chengdu.

Male monal pheasant standing on a snow-covered forest slope
Wildlife
FROMUS$3,850

13 Days Wildlife Photography Across Southwest China

A 13-day photography journey from Chengdu to Chongqing, combining Tangjiahe wildlife observation, golden snub-nosed monkey and panda sessions, specialist bird hides, tea-landscape photography and city photography.

Close portrait of a red panda looking toward the camera
Wildlife
FROMUS$525

2 Days Red Panda Search on Wawu Mountain

A compact two-day escape from Chengdu to Wawu Mountain, combining a relaxed foothills stay with guided wild red panda tracking along forest trails before returning to the city.

Culture Journeys

Living traditions, local communities and meaningful cultural experiences.

A giant panda resting on a horizontal log among green foliage
CultureWildlife
FROMUS$295

Panda Care & Conservation Experience in Wolong

A full-day return journey from Chengdu to Wolong for a keeper-led giant panda volunteer program, combining close observation, bamboo preparation, panda cake making and a flexible local valley exploration.

Bronze guardian lion and ornate imperial roofs at Beijing's Forbidden City
Culture
FROMUS$750

3 Days Through Beijing’s Heritage & Local Life

Three days through Beijing’s imperial landmarks and lived-in neighborhoods, from Houhai and the Temple of Heaven to Mutianyu, the Forbidden City and Nanluoguxiang.

Misty sandstone pillars and forested peaks in Zhangjiajie at sunrise
Culture
FROMUS$1,650

4 Days Through Zhangjiajie’s Mountains & Villages

Four days linking Zhangjiajie’s sandstone peak forests with Golden Whip Stream, the Grand Canyon glass bridge and Tianmen Mountain, balanced by an evening introduction to local Tujia culture.

Wide view of the Terracotta Army pit in Xi'an
Culture
FROMUS$475

2 Days Through Xi’an’s Heritage & Local Life

A two-day Xi'an journey combining the old city's walls, towers and food lanes with the Terracotta Warriors, Huaqing Palace and an evening performance.

Night view of a desert lake and sand dunes beneath the Milky Way in Badain Jaran Desert, China
Culture
FROMUS$2,750

8 Days Zhangye & Badain Jaran Desert Expedition

An eight-day private small group expedition from Lanzhou to Zhangye and deep into the Badain Jaran Desert, combining Danxia landscapes, remote desert lakes, dunes, oases and cultural sites with carefully paced overland exploration.

Trace the China most travelers never reach.