China Custom ToursThe China you have never seen — built only for you.
Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Zhangye Danxia, Dunhuang Mogao Caves — private small groups with your own vehicle and your own guide. Land in any city in China and we handle everything, from airport pickup to the last day.
The six routes our guests ask for most.
| Route | Days | Region | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qinghai–Gansu Grand Loop | 8–10 days | Qinghai · Gansu | May–Oct |
| Qinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake | 5–6 days | Qinghai | Jun–Sep |
| Dunhuang & the Silk Road | 6 days | Gansu | Apr–Oct |
| Lhasa & Namtso, Tibet | 8 days | Tibet | May–Oct |
| Chengdu Pandas & Jiuzhaigou | 7 days | Sichuan | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Zhangjiajie & Fenghuang | 6 days | Hunan | Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov |
Most popularQinghai–Gansu Grand Loop
Two provinces, six landscapes in one loop — the route our Hong Kong and Taiwan guests ask for most, and the one we know best.
Short tripQinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake
The shortest and gentlest Qinghai route: an alpine lake, a salt flat and a Tibetan monastery in five days.
CultureDunhuang & the Silk Road
Murals, dunes, a frontier pass and wind-carved desert. Dunhuang compresses Silk Road history and geography tighter than anywhere else.
Permit requiredLhasa & Namtso, Tibet
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor and Namtso. Tibet is not an easy trip — which is exactly why it deserves proper planning.
Best for familiesChengdu Pandas & Jiuzhaigou
Pandas for the children, Jiuzhaigou's water for the adults — our most requested family itinerary.
SceneryZhangjiajie & Fenghuang
The floating mountains from Avatar, plus an old riverside town.
Regions we cover in detail.
Qinghai–Gansu Grand Loop: the one route worth crossing the country for.
Two provinces and six landscapes in one loop — alpine lake, salt flats, yardang desert, rainbow hills, grottoes and grassland. Our most-requested itinerary, and the one we know best.
- Day 1–2Fly into Xining · Kumbum Monastery · Qinghai Lake sunset
- Day 3–4Chaka Salt Lake · Dachaidan Emerald Lake
- Day 5–6Dunhuang · Mogao Caves · Crescent Lake
- Day 7–8Jiayuguan · Zhangye Danxia · Qilian grasslands
Everything inside China — we handle it, you just travel.
Tell us your dates, interests and pace. We come back with a day-by-day plan and keep adjusting until it fits.
A clean private vehicle for your group only — no strangers, no set departure times.
Hong Kong guests travel with a Cantonese-speaking guide; Taiwan guests with a Mandarin one.
International brands or characterful local stays, plus high-speed rail and internal flights — one invoice.
Tibet permits, park reservations and timed tickets for the Mogao Caves — the paperwork nobody wants to do.
Every city's transfer, guide and hotel lined up in advance by one consultant on WhatsApp.
Four steps from your message to your departure.
Questions Hong Kong and Taiwan travellers ask us most.
Can you receive us in any city in China?
Yes. Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xining, Xi'an, Kunming and Urumqi all work. Send us your flight and we arrange the pickup.
How much does a tailor-made China tour cost?
It depends on group size, season, hotel grade and distance. We do not publish a vague 'from' price — tell us the requirement and we quote precisely.
Do we need visas or permits?
Hong Kong residents on a Home Return Permit generally need no visa. Taiwan residents need a Taiwan Compatriot Permit. Tibet additionally requires a Tibet Travel Permit, which we arrange.
Is altitude a problem in Qinghai and Tibet?
We keep the first two days gentle, pace the ascent gradually and carry oxygen in the vehicle. Guests with heart or blood-pressure conditions should consult a doctor first.
Are there shopping stops?
None. We take no shopping commissions, so your guide has no reason to take you anywhere you did not ask to go.
Can you arrange a family trip with elderly parents?
Yes — it is our most requested type of trip. A private car means you set the pace, and we can arrange step-free hotels where needed.
Last updated 2026-10-13 · maintained by the China Custom Tours editorial desk
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- Based inXining (Qinghai) · Beijing · Xi'an
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