Ten days in China.
No visa. No passport mail-in.
Everything handled.
A private Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai journey built around your flights: the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army and the Bund, with a private driver for every transfer, English-speaking guides and an interpreter on call around the clock.
Built for travelers who can't spare their passport
Americans need a visa for a normal round trip to China, and that means handing over your passport for days. The 240-hour transit avoids it entirely, and we build the whole trip around it.
Airline & aviation staff
You need your passport for work. We plan around your benefits and make sure your onward ticket qualifies.
Frequent business travelers
No consulate appointment, no gap in travel. Add factory or company visits if you like.
Couples 60+
Comfortable pace, cable cars, cars waiting at exits, and afternoons to rest.
First time in China
Language, apps, payments and tickets all handled, with someone to call any hour.
What's included
You won't stand in a ticket line, haggle with a taxi or guess at a menu. Everything below is just for your party.
Private driver, every transfer
Airport, station, hotel and sightseeing in a private car or MPV. Meet-and-greet with your name at arrivals; help with luggage.
English interpreter, 24/7
On call by phone, WhatsApp or video for menus, pharmacies, taxis, hotel requests, anything, any hour.
Private English-speaking guides
Local guides in Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai who tell the stories, not just the dates. Your group only.
Bullet trains & domestic flights
Business- or first-class high-speed rail and domestic flights, booked under your passport names.
Timed tickets secured
Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Shaanxi History Museum, Great Wall cable car: booked ahead, before they sell out.
Hotels chosen for comfort
Quiet rooms, elevators and short walks to the car. Boutique or five-star, to your budget.
240-hour check & deadline plan
We check your arrival and onward flights against the rules and give you a written exit deadline.
Arrival setup
Help with eSIM, Alipay or WeChat Pay, VPN and the apps you'll actually use.
Shanghai → Beijing → Xi'an → Shanghai, in 10 days
Arrival day plus ten full days, which is exactly what the 240-hour rule allows. Every day can be shortened, swapped or slowed down. Full day-by-day details are in our 10 Days in China Without a Visa guide.
Land at PVG · private driver · rest or connect
Fly to Beijing · hutong evening · Peking duck
Forbidden City · Tiananmen · Jingshan view
Great Wall at Mutianyu by cable car
Temple of Heaven · Summer Palace boat
Business-class bullet train · city wall at night
Terracotta Army, privately, before the crowds
Shaanxi History Museum · Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Fly to Shanghai · the Bund at night
Yu Garden · French Concession · water town
Daytime flight to Hong Kong or Taipei
240-hour quick check & exit deadline
Enter your plan to see whether it fits the rules and the exact time you must leave China.
From first message to departure
Tell us your flights
Arrival, exit city, dates, ages, must-sees and hotel level.
Plan in 24 hours
A day-by-day private plan with a full quote and your 240-hour deadline.
Refine together
A short call or WhatsApp chat to adjust pace, hotels and extras.
We book everything
Drivers, guides, trains, flights, tickets and hotels, confirmed in writing.
Two ways to travel, both fully private
Every trip is quoted to your budget. Tell us which feels right and we'll build from there. For reference, see our published Luxury China 12-Day itinerary.
Boutique comfort
- Upscale 4-star and boutique hotels
- First-class high-speed rail
- Private driver & guide every sightseeing day
- 24/7 English interpreter on call
Five-star throughout
- Five-star hotels, upgraded rooms where possible
- Business-class rail with lie-flat seats
- Premium MPV, senior guides, early private access where offered
- Hand-picked restaurants and private dining
Frequently asked
Do Americans need a visa for this trip?
No, as long as you arrive from one country and leave mainland China for a different third country or region (Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and others) within 240 hours, with a confirmed onward ticket. A round trip USA–China–USA needs a visa.
We can't send our passports away. Is that a problem?
Not on this trip. The 240-hour transit has no application; permission is granted at the airport on arrival, and your passport stays with you. That's why it suits airline employees and frequent business travelers.
Can we land in Shanghai, start in Beijing, and leave from Shanghai?
Yes. Shanghai, Beijing and Shaanxi (Xi'an) are all inside the 24 provinces where 240-hour travelers may travel, and you can exit from any eligible port, including Shanghai Pudong (PVG).
I work for an airline. Can I use a standby ticket out of China?
We recommend against it. Official guidance requires an onward ticket with a confirmed date and seat. Buy a confirmed (ideally refundable) ticket to Hong Kong or Taipei, then use your travel benefits from there. We check this before you book anything else.
What does a private trip with you include?
A private driver for every transfer, an English-speaking guide on sightseeing days, an English interpreter on call 24/7, flights and high-speed trains booked in your names, timed tickets for the Forbidden City, Terracotta Army and museums, hotels chosen for your comfort, and a written 240-hour deadline plan.
Is the pace OK for travelers in their 60s?
Yes, and we design for it: one major sight per half day, cable car at the Great Wall, cars waiting at exits, afternoon rest, and hotels with short walks to the car. Tell us about any mobility needs and we plan around them.
How much does it cost?
Every trip is quoted individually, based on hotel level, train and flight class, and how many guide days you want. Tell us your budget and preferred hotel level, and we'll send a day-by-day plan with a full quote within 24 hours. There is no charge for the plan.
How far ahead should we book?
Ideally 6–8 weeks or more, especially in spring, October and during Chinese holidays, when trains, hotels and timed tickets fill up. Shorter notice is often possible; message us.
Get your private plan in 24 hours
The more you tell us, the better the first draft. We reply by email, or on WhatsApp if you prefer.