Chengdu
Sichuan food, tea-house afternoons and panda visits.
Explore ChengduTravel interests
Family travel
Shorter outings, room arrangements and a realistic daily rhythm.
Shanghai
Riverfront skylines, garden traditions and neighbourhood walks.
Explore Shanghai
Beijing
The Great Wall, imperial landmarks and everyday hutong life.
Explore BeijingPlan around your family’s day
A family itinerary should begin with ages, interests and energy levels. Share children’s ages, usual meal and rest times, room preferences and any stroller needs with your planner. Two families visiting the same city may need very different days; a private itinerary gives you a way to discuss that pace before booking.
Aim for one main outing, a proper lunch break and an optional shorter activity. A park, a neighbourhood snack or time at the hotel can be as useful as another famous sight. Keep arrival day light, and avoid moving hotels every night unless the route really needs it.
See our 7-day South China family journeyMake the practical details part of the plan
Ask about walking distances, steps, toilet stops and how you will reach the next activity. Station transfers include more than the time on the train: packing, reaching the station, security, boarding and getting to the next hotel all take part of the day. Leave a buffer rather than treating a transfer as spare sightseeing time.
Confirm child seats where needed, bedding and room occupancy, child ticket conditions and any age or height limits with your planner. Children’s arrangements need a separate quote; adult starting prices do not automatically apply. If your group spans several generations, build in places to sit and an easy option for anyone who wants a shorter day.
Read our family planning notes Understand station-to-station travelPlan the day as well as the destination.
Share children’s ages, room needs and rest times. Ask about child seats, walking distances and age limits before confirming activities.
Read the planning guideBuild a route around family travel
Share your dates, group and preferred pace. Review the route and services before confirming any booking.
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