Your Way Holiday’s 12-day tour is a masterclass in curated travel: no fluff, all highlights. Guides are experts without being pretentious—Beijing’s Andy decodes Forbidden City politics in 2 sentences, Xi’an’s Darcy cuts through Terracotta Army crowds with a group pass, Chengdu’s Mia times panda visits for maximum cub action. Logistics are seamless (high-speed trains > flights, always) and accommodations are central (Beijing’s hotel 5 mins from Tiananmen, Shanghai’s 10 mins from Bund). Standout moments: rickshaw hutong ride, Shaolin dusk chanting, Wenshu Temple tea ceremony. Only tiny flaw: Shanghai’s Nanjing Road is too crowded—but Autumn redirected us to a hidden bookstore nearby. Worth it for the guides alone.

Reviewed to: 12-Day Best China Tour for Family with Kids: A Captivating Journey Through Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu & Shanghai's Historical Wonders & Family-Friendly Adventures