Curated China journeys Central China at the heart
Begin with a route shaped by people who know the places, then make it yours. Explore Central China journeys and multi-city China itineraries designed for private travellers and small groups.
Xi'an
Wudang
HangzhouChoose your starting point
Some travellers want to go deep into Central China. Others want to connect Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Hangzhou or Chongqing with a more unexpected part of the country. Both belong here, and neither locks you into a rigid package.
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7 journeys available
Central China Journey
01
Wuhan · Suizhou · Wudang · Xiangyang
Move from Wuhan's river-city energy into the Taoist landscape of Wudang, then follow Hubei's historical thread through Suizhou, Xiangyang and Gulongzhong.
Best for
Taoist culture, martial arts, sacred landscapes and Chinese history
Signature experiences
Central China Journey
02
Wuhan · Chibi · Jingzhou · Yichang · Jingmen
Taste Hubei through breakfast culture, tea country, Three Kingdoms stories, local crafts and the river landscapes that connect the province.
Best for
Food culture, tea traditions, hands-on encounters and local heritage
Signature experiences
Central China Journey
03
Wuhan · Three Gorges · Shennongjia · Wushan · Enshi
Follow the river west through the Three Gorges, Shennongjia's forests and wetlands, Wushan gorge country and Enshi's dramatic karst landscapes.
Best for
Mountain scenery, river landscapes, photography and active exploration
Signature experiences
China + Central China
04
Xi'an · Wudang · Wuhan
Begin with Xi'an's Qin and Tang worlds, train and explore in the Taoist mountains of Wudang, then finish with the Yangtze and Chu culture in Wuhan.
Best for
First-time China travellers who want iconic history plus deeper cultural immersion
Signature experiences
China + Central China
05
Beijing · Wuhan
Explore Beijing's imperial axis, Great Wall, gardens and hutongs before travelling south to Wuhan for Jingchu heritage, East Lake and the Yangtze riverfront.
Best for
First-time visitors seeking Beijing's imperial icons and a deeper Yangtze city experience
Signature experiences
China + Central China
06
Shanghai · Hangzhou · Wuhan
Move from Shanghai's urban layers to West Lake and Longjing tea country, then continue to Wuhan for the Yangtze, Chu culture and lakeside life.
Best for
Travellers who want modern city energy, poetic landscapes, tea culture and heritage
Signature experiences
China + Central China
07
Chongqing · Wuhan
Contrast Chongqing's vertical city, hot pot and karst landscapes with Wuhan's riverfront culture, museums, East Lake and historic Hankou.
Best for
Travellers drawn to dramatic cities, food culture, night experiences and the Yangtze
Signature experiences
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If you already have places, experiences or a rough China itinerary in mind, bring us the outline. We can use it as the starting point for a customized travel-planning conversation.
