China Family Discovery Trip with Young Children – 15 Days

Points of Interest : Beijing
After your landing in Beijing, your driver warmly welcomes you – stress-free, even without a guide. You are transferred directly to your hotel so the whole family can settle in. Use the rest of the day to recover from the journey: children can relax after the long flight, while parents arrive at their own pace. A first short stroll around the hotel is ideal to get used to the surroundings and begin adjusting to the new time zone.

• Meals included : Breakfast depending on arrival time or from the following morning
• Accommodation : Hotel in Beijing

Points of Interest : Beijing
Today you discover Beijing with a guide and driver. You start at Tiananmen Square, vast as several football fields and full of history, which is especially impressive for children. Passing through the great gate, you enter the Forbidden City, an authentic imperial palace with dragon decorations, colorful courtyards and the emperor’s throne. From Coal Hill (Jingshan Park) you enjoy a wide panoramic view over the palace roofs. In the afternoon you visit the Temple of Heaven, with its magnificent ceremonial halls and spacious parkland, where there is plenty of room for kids to run, watch locals at play and soak up the atmosphere.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : Hotel in Beijing

Points of Interest : Beijing
A true highlight for all ages awaits today. In the morning a shuttle bus takes you to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Even the drive through the countryside is exciting for children, with villages and hills passing by. Once at the wall, you have around four hours to explore on your own: climb steps, walk along the ramparts, peer out from watchtowers and enjoy sweeping views over the mountains. It is ideal for active kids with a sense of adventure. In the afternoon you return by bus to Beijing and back to your hotel.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : Hotel in Beijing

Points of Interest : Beijing
The morning is entirely yours. Together you can wander through Beijing’s hutongs, the narrow traditional alleyways with old courtyards where everyday life unfolds and there is a lot to discover for curious children. In the afternoon you board a comfortable high-speed train to Pingyao. On arrival a driver meets you at the station and takes you to your hotel in the charming old town – an atmospheric base that is particularly appealing for families interested in history and local character.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : Hotel in Pingyao old town

Points of Interest : Pingyao
Today you are free to explore Pingyao at your own pace. The perfectly preserved old town feels like stepping into a storybook from medieval China. Children can run along the ancient city walls and through car-free streets, while parents admire historic bank houses and courtyards. Fans of cinema may recognize locations used in the film “Raise the Red Lantern”. In the afternoon your driver takes you to the station, where you board a high-speed train to Xi’an. On arrival a transfer brings you comfortably to your hotel in the city.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : Hotel in Xi’an

Points of Interest : Xi’an
Another major highlight awaits in Xi’an. With a guide and driver you head out to the legendary Terracotta Army. Children are fascinated by the life-size warriors and horses lined up in ranks, as if straight out of an adventure film. The two bronze chariots on display are particularly eye-catching for young visitors. After ample time to explore the excavation halls and learn about the first emperor’s tomb, you return to Xi’an. There you visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, a peaceful temple complex in a green setting – a tranquil place to round off the day before returning to your hotel.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : Hotel in Xi’an

Points of Interest : Xi’an
The morning is free for your own discoveries in Xi’an. You might stroll through the old town around your hotel, visit the impressive city wall and perhaps walk or cycle along a section, or browse lively markets with snacks and souvenirs. In the afternoon your driver takes you to the airport for your evening flight to Zhangjiajie. After landing, you are met and transferred directly to your hotel, conveniently located right by the entrance of the famous national park – ideal for relaxed family access on the following days.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : Hotel near Zhangjiajie National Park entrance

Points of Interest : Tianzi
With your guide you head high into the mountains today. First a park shuttle bus takes you to the cable car station, and then you float above spectacular sandstone pillars up to Tianzi Mountain. At the top you walk along easy paths through the so‑called “Avatar Mountains” and cross the famous “First Bridge under Heaven”, enjoying dramatic views into the valleys below. In a small, tucked-away village you stop for a tasty local lunch. Later you descend to the valley by the impressive Bailong Elevator, a glass lift built into the cliff face. Children and adults alike will remember this action-packed nature day for a long time.

• Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation : Hotel near Zhangjiajie National Park entrance

Points of Interest : Tianzi
Today is a free day that you can design just as you like inside Zhangjiajie National Park. A popular option for families is the trail along the Golden Whip Stream, which offers a well-maintained, mostly flat path following a clear stream, surrounded by forest and towering rock formations – perfect for little legs and nature-loving parents. Because your hotel is located right at the park entrance, you can start and finish your walks flexibly and take breaks whenever needed. A practical tip: the park tickets are valid for several days, so you can re-enter the park as you wish.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : Hotel near Zhangjiajie National Park entrance

Points of Interest : Guilin
Early in the morning your driver takes you to the railway station. You travel comfortably by high-speed train to Guilin, watching villages, fields and distinctive karst peaks glide past the windows – a natural movie for the children. Upon arrival in Guilin, a driver brings you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free: you might enjoy a relaxed walk along the picturesque Li River or through nearby parks, a gentle way to wind down after the journey.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : Hotel in Guilin

Points of Interest : Yangshuo
In the morning your driver takes you to the pier on the Li River. Then it is time to cast off for one of China’s most famous scenic journeys. You glide downstream on a 3-star boat between bizarre karst peaks, lush green hills and small riverside villages. A simple lunch is served on board. On arrival in Yangshuo, a driver transfers you to your quietly located hotel right on the riverbank – a beautiful and peaceful spot for families to relax, play and take in the view.

• Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation : Riverside hotel in Yangshuo

Points of Interest : Yangshuo
You have a full free day in Yangshuo to follow your own rhythm. Depending on the weather and your children’s energy, you can set off on foot along small country lanes or explore further afield by bike. Your hotel rents out bicycles and e‑mopeds, making it easy to discover the rural surroundings with rice fields, limestone hills and sleepy villages. The friendly staff gladly share route suggestions and insider tips so you can shape your own spontaneous family adventures in nature.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : Riverside hotel in Yangshuo

Points of Interest : Shenzhen
Today you swap rural scenery for futuristic skylines. Your driver takes you from your Yangshuo hotel to the train station, where you board a high-speed train to the modern metropolis of Shenzhen. On arrival, you are met and driven to your hotel. After days spent in nature, you now enter a world of technology, innovation and bright city lights, with lots of new impressions waiting for curious kids and adults alike.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : Hotel in Shenzhen

Points of Interest : Shenzhen
With a guide and driver you explore Shenzhen’s world of innovation. You pass some of the city’s iconic skyscrapers and visit the engaging urban planning museum, where models and exhibits show how the city has grown. At the Huawei Life Experience Hall, children can try out modern technology and interactive displays. A special highlight is a ride in a driverless taxi and on an autonomous metro line – a real thrill for young visitors. To finish the day, you dive into the buzzing atmosphere of an electronics market, a fascinating playground for little and big tech fans.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : Hotel in Shenzhen

Points of Interest : Shenzhen
At the end of your two exciting weeks in China, a driver takes you to the airport in good time for your flight home. After days filled with encounters with emperors and warriors, spectacular natural landscapes, futuristic technology and countless small discoveries, it is time to say goodbye. You fly back home with many shared memories – and perhaps a small dragon figurine or rice bowl tucked safely in your luggage.

• Meals included : Breakfast, if flight time allows
• Last day : Private transfer to the airport for your departure flight