Experience deeply.
Travel effortlessly.
Come home with stories.
refined small group journeys through modern China.
The best way to experience a place is with someone who understands both where you're coming from and where you're going.
Signature Small-Group Journeys.
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![Shanghai skyline at dusk with the Oriental Pearl Tower and modern skyscrapers along the river.]()
Five Cities, Five Faces of China
15 Days | Shanghai · Chongqing · Chengdu · Xi'an · Beijing
A thoughtful introduction to China through five distinct cities, each revealing a different side of the country. From Shanghai’s cosmopolitan energy and Chongqing’s dramatic cityscape to Beijing’s imperial legacy, each adds another layer to the story of China.
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![The Great Wall of China extending over snow-covered mountains with brick pathways and watchtowers.]()
Defining Landmarks & Modern China
10 Days | Shanghai · Xi'an · Beijing
Experience China past and present—from the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors to Shanghai’s historic neighborhoods, the Bund and its soaring modern skyline.
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![Panda bear lying in a forested area among trees, rocks, and fallen leaves, eating bamboo.]()
Sichuan Panda & Food Adventure
7 Days | Shanghai · Chengdu · Chongqing
Encounter giant pandas, explore the flavors and traditions of Sichuan cuisine, and experience the extraordinary cityscape of Chongqing—a metropolis known for its futuristic, “cyberpunk” character.
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![Scenic landscape of lush green fields, winding rivers, and misty mountain peaks during sunrise or sunset.]()
Natural Wonders & Ancient Capitals
15 Days | Beijing · Zhangjiajie · Yangshuo · Xi’an
From the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors to the soaring peaks of Zhangjiajie and karst landscapes of Yangshuo, experience some of China’s greatest cultural and natural wonders in one journey.
The people behind the journeys.
Journeys East was founded by Marcus and Jeff, whose complementary perspectives shape every journey they create.
Marcus
Having grown up in China and built his life and career in the United States, Marcus brings fluency in both language and culture, a global perspective shaped by extensive travel, and years of management consulting experience—where careful planning, attention to detail, and seamless execution are essential.
Jeff
Jeff brings the perspective of a discerning Western traveler, with extensive experience of exceptional hotels and hospitality, and a keen sense of what makes a journey memorable. Having discovered and fallen in love with China through his own travels, he understands what makes the country so compelling to those experiencing it for the first time.
Together, they bring an understanding of both worlds to every journey—combining cultural depth, discerning taste, and thoughtful execution.
Experience deeply.
A great journey has a rhythm to it — one that brings together China's iconic landmarks, rich cultural traditions and carefully selected local experiences, with the time and context to appreciate each one.
ICONIC LANDMARKS
From UNESCO World Heritage sites to some of the world's most celebrated landmarks, experience the places that have shaped China's story.
MEANINGFUL CONTEXT
Discover the stories that connect China's past and present—and reveal how history continues to shape the places and people you encounter today.
LOCAL EXPERIENCES
Step closer to everyday China through its food, traditions and carefully selected local experiences that reveal another side of the culture.
THOUGHTFUL PACING
There is a rhythm to each day—time to explore, time to recharge and enough space for the unexpected moments that make a journey memorable.
Travel effortlessly.
The way you travel matters just as much as where you go. From your first conversation with us to the moment you return home, thoughtful service, exceptional comfort and personal attention allow you to settle into the journey, be fully present and simply enjoy where you are.
From the moment you arrive,
the journey unfolds with ease.
The Journeys East Standard
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Bilingual & bicultural hosting
A Journeys East host travels with you throughout the journey, bringing local fluency together with an understanding of how you want to travel.
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Small groups by design
No more than 10 guests in a group. Allow for a more personal way to travel, with greater flexibility, ease and space to experience each place.
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Five-star stays
Hotels selected for exceptional comfort, thoughtful service and a welcome sense of ease at the end of each day.
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Premium transportation
Private ground transportation and thoughtfully selected premium intercity travel make moving from place to place effortless.
And throughout it all, the details are anticipated and quietly handled along the way.
Long before departure.
The way we prepare for a journey matters just as much as the journey itself. It begins with understanding the people who will share the experience, and continues through the conversations and preparations that bring it all together.
Getting to know you.
Everyone experiences a destination differently. We begin with a conversation to understand your interests, how you like to travel and what makes a great journey for you. It’s also a chance to discover whether the experience feels right for you.
Preparing together.
Once your place is reserved, we’ll guide you through the preparations in the months ahead. From advice on visa applications to packing suggestions and practical tips for traveling in Asia, we’ll share the right information at the right time, with personal check-ins along the way.
With you throughout.
The host who gets to know you and helps you prepare is also the one who accompanies you throughout the journey. By the time you arrive, they’ll already understand your interests, preferences, and the details that matter to you.
Come home with stories.
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“When we arrived in Chengdu, our local guides were waiting with a poster they’d made with our names and panda ears on our photos. They were incredibly welcoming—we felt like celebrities!”
Mike S . Chengdu
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“We had incredible food everywhere—from Michelin-rated restaurants to street vendors. But one of our favorites was a $2 bag of freshly steamed bao we stumbled upon outside our hotel one morning.”
Jeff C . Chengdu
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![A group of six people, wearing sunglasses and jackets, taking a selfie on a section of the Great Wall of China with mountain views in the background.]()
“I knew the Great Wall would be impressive. I wasn't prepared for how vast, steep and seemingly endless it felt. I also wasn't expecting to discover that you can have boba tea delivered to the Wall by drone.”
Bob T. The Great Wall
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![A man with a shaved head and red jacket practicing calligraphy at a table with various scrolls and framed artwork with Chinese characters and illustrations.]()
“A street artist asked for my Chinese name and, right there, created a poem from it before turning the words into a beautiful piece of art. He'd been practicing his craft for fifteen years. I still remember watching him create it.”
Jeff C . Chengdu Jilin Ancient Street
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![Three men taking a selfie inside the Hall of Soldiers and Warriors exhibit at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana.]()
"I'd seen the Terracotta Warriors on television and read about them before going. Seeing them in person was something else—but what stayed with me were the stories behind them, and the idea that this entire army was created to guard an emperor in the afterlife."
Bob T . Xi’an Terracotta Warrior Museum
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“What surprised me was how genuinely welcoming people were. Even when we couldn't speak the same language, you could tell they wanted to connect—and sometimes they simply wanted to know whether we liked their food.”
Cathy P . Shanghai Wukang Road
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