Signature journeys
A proven route, shaped around you.
Start from a private route we have already refined. Tell us your dates, who is travelling and what matters to you, and we adjust it before anything is booked.
- PrivateYour guide, driver and vehicle
- DefinedA clear route, days and pace to start from
- AdjustableDates, party size, interests and hotels
- In writingHotels, price and inclusions before you pay
What it is
A defined private route, adjusted to your party.
A Signature Journey is a defined private China route: the cities, days and pace have been worked out and published, so you can see exactly what you would be doing. It is a starting point, not a group departure. You choose your dates and party size, tell us what to change, and we confirm the hotels, availability and final price in writing.
Because the route is already designed, there is nothing to plan from scratch. You can compare journeys side by side and see what each day contains. If you want to change the hotels, the pace or a day, we do that with you. If you want a different set of cities altogether, a tailor-made journey is the better fit.
The journeys
Choose a journey.
Each journey is private to your party. Open one to see the day-by-day plan, the hotels and what is included, then tell us what you would adjust.
5 daysSignature Journey · Beijing
Beijing's Forbidden City & the Great Wall
Stay in one city base while imperial Beijing and a mountain Wall day unfold around your pace.
- A Great Wall section selected around your pace
- Forbidden City with historical context
- Temple of Heaven in the morning
5 daysSignature Journey · Chengdu · Leshan
Pandas, Tea Houses & the Sichuan Table
Begin with pandas, linger over tea and understand Chengdu one generous meal at a time.
- Pandas at the right hour
- A guided Sichuan table
- Tea-house culture with local context
6 daysSignature Journey · Xi'an · Beijing
Terracotta Warriors & the Great Wall
Cross between two imperial capitals, from silent clay ranks to watchtowers over the mountains.
- Terracotta Warriors with historical interpretation
- Xi'an's Muslim Quarter and halal food heritage
- High-speed rail between the imperial capitals
7 daysSignature Journey · Chengdu · Jiuzhaigou
Pandas & the Turquoise Lakes of Jiuzhaigou
Pair Chengdu's gentle local rhythm with the clear lakes and forest paths of Jiuzhaigou.
- Pandas at their most active time
- A full day among Jiuzhaigou's lakes and waterfalls
- Plateau landscapes with altitude-aware planning
8 daysSignature Journey · Shanghai · Zhangjiajie
Shanghai's Skyline & Zhangjiajie's Floating Mountains
Leave the riverfront glow behind and wake among pillars of stone, cloud and mountain light.
- Shanghai's riverfront and lived-in neighborhoods
- A managed flight into the mountain region
- Wulingyuan's sandstone peaks
10 daysSignature Journey · Beijing · Xi'an · Shanghai
The Slow-Paced Golden Triangle: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai
A slow-paced first China journey: zero-stair Great Wall access, luggage-free bullet trains and a 3:30 PM hotel return.
- Zero-stair Great Wall access
- Luggage-free bullet trains
- 3:30 PM hotel return every day
10 daysSignature Journey · Dali · Shaxi · Lijiang · Shangri-La
Yunnan's Tea Horse Road: Snow Mountains & Old Towns
Follow old trading paths through Dali, Shaxi, Lijiang and Shangri-La with every day designed only for you.
- Begin beside Erhai with private time in Dali
- Stay within Shaxi's living Tea Horse Road history
- Cross the highland landscape toward Lijiang and Shangri-La
11 daysSignature Journey · Chengdu · Chongqing · Zhangjiajie
Pandas, Sichuan Food & Zhangjiajie's Floating Mountains
Taste Sichuan after dark, meet pandas early and rise into Zhangjiajie's sandstone landscape.
- Pandas at their most active time of day
- Chongqing's layered nightscape with a local host
- Two distinct Zhangjiajie mountain days
12 daysSignature Journey · Shanghai · Chengdu · Xi'an · Beijing
Four Cities, One Clear Route Through China
One clear 12-day route through four distinct cities, with the connections planned around your dates.
- Shanghai's historic lanes and riverfront
- Panda conservation and Sichuan food culture
- The Terracotta Warriors and Beijing's imperial landmarks
12 daysSignature Journey · Beijing · Xi'an · Shanghai
Imperial China at an Unhurried Pace
Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai with time to rest between landmark days.
- Tai chi with a local teacher
- A private Beijing courtyard table
- Terracotta Army and clay artisan encounter
12 daysSignature Journey · Beijing · Xi'an · Chengdu · Shanghai
Pandas, Warriors & the Great Wall, Made for Families
The Wall, warriors and pandas with child-aware days and room to rest.
- Junior Curator Mission in the Forbidden City
- Great Wall family challenge and photographer
- Terracotta Army and private clay studio
Every journey is priced individually. Smaller parties usually pay more per person because the guide and vehicle are shared by fewer people, and your written proposal states the final price.
Is this right for you?
A Signature Journey is right when
- You want a clear plan to react to, rather than a blank page
- It is your first trip to China and you want a route that is already worked out
- You have a set number of days and want to see exactly how they are used
- You are comparing options before you commit
Another option may suit you better when
You want a different mix of cities or a route built from a blank page.
Design a tailor-made tourYou only need one day in a single city.
See private day tours
What a Signature Journey includes
Included
- The published route, days and cities as your starting point
- Hotels to the standard named on each journey page
- Private guiding and a private vehicle on scheduled touring days
- Listed entrance tickets and confirmed domestic transport
- A China-based team on WhatsApp throughout your trip
Not included
- International flights
- Gratuities, which are listed as not included on our published journeys
- Anything a route page or your written confirmation lists as not included
How booking works
Choose a journey
Compare the published journeys by length, cities and pace, and open any of them to see the day-by-day plan.
Tell us your dates and party
Share when you want to travel, who is coming and anything you would change. A few lines on WhatsApp or the form below is enough.
Receive a written proposal
We confirm availability, the hotels, what is included and the final price in writing, with your adjustments. Nothing is booked before you agree.
Travel with your guide and driver
Your guide and driver run the route as agreed, with our China team within reach throughout.
Who is behind it
AVIORA is operated by Youyouhui (Guangzhou) International Travel Service Co., Ltd., a registered company in Guangzhou that is licensed to conduct inbound tourism business in China. We have offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an. See our company and registration details.
Good questions to ask us.
Is a Signature Journey a group tour?
No. A Signature Journey is a private tour. The route is a proven starting point, and your guide, vehicle and daily schedule are arranged for your party alone. Flights, trains and ticketed sites remain shared public services, and your guide handles the logistics around them.
Can I choose my own start date?
Yes. These are private journeys, so you choose your dates. We confirm hotel and service availability in writing before you pay. Peak periods such as Golden Week need earlier booking.
Can I change the hotels, pace or days?
Yes. Hotels, pace and free time can be adjusted to your party before you confirm. If you want to add or swap cities, we rework the route with you as a tailor-made journey.
What does the price include?
As a rule each journey covers the hotels named on the route page, private guiding and vehicles on scheduled touring days, listed entrance tickets and confirmed domestic transport. International flights are not included. Your written confirmation reflects your actual dates and party size.
How is this different from a tailor-made journey?
A Signature Journey starts from a defined route and adjusts it. A tailor-made journey starts from a blank page and is designed entirely around you. Both are private to your party.
What if I need to cancel?
Our standard cancellation schedule is published on the booking terms page. Charges rise from 10% when you cancel more than 60 days before departure to 100% within 14 days. Your confirmation states any stricter supplier conditions before you pay.
Request a quote
Tell us which journey and when.
Share the journey you like, your dates and anything you would change. A China-based specialist replies, normally within a day, to confirm availability. No payment, no obligation.
Prefer to write? Message us on WhatsAppPrefer a direct reply? Message us on WhatsApp or email our China team.