As a mom traveling with a 6-year-old and 8-year-old, I need tours that are efficient and kid-friendly—this one nails both, thanks to Your Way Holiday’s smarts.

First, the logistics are flawless: high-speed train tickets pre-booked (we got window seats!), drivers waiting with stroller-friendly cars, hotels with soft beds and late breakfast (lifesaver for tired kids). Guides know how to keep little ones engaged: Beijing’s Andy turned the Forbidden City into a “dragon hunt” (they had to spot 5 dragon carvings), Luoyang’s Chen let them mimic kung fu moves with Shaolin monks, and Chengdu’s Mia got the kids a “panda keeper” sticker set that kept them occupied during the temple visit. Even the Terracotta Army—usually boring for kids—worked because Darcy brought a mini figurine for them to compare to the real warriors.

Second, the “kid-approved” extras: Andy found a hutong candy maker who let the kids pull taffy; Darcy got them sweet osmanthus cakes in Xi’an’s Muslim Street (no spicy stuff!); Mia took us to a Chengdu tea house with a face-changing performer who waved at the kids. Shanghai’s Autumn skipped the crowded Nanjing Road for a Tianzifang toy shop where they picked up wooden pandas. No meltdowns, no rushing, just happy kids and happy parents. Worth every penny.

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