Shanghai-Based China Trip Planning

Customized Private China Multi-City Tours

Customized multi-city China journeys for travelers who want one trusted organizer to coordinate the route, hotels, domestic transportation, tickets, restaurants, local guides and day-to-day logistics.

Experience4–5 years organizing China-wide private travel
Trip styleCustomized multi-city private trips
Tom’s rolePlanner, organizer & full-tour escort
Local expertiseLocal guides added where detailed interpretation is needed

China Multi-City Highlights

Customized multi-city journeys can combine major historic cities, natural scenery and regional experiences across China.

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall can be included in Beijing itineraries.

The Forbidden City in Beijing

The Forbidden City is a classic Beijing highlight.

Xi'an city wall

Xi’an is a common stop on history-focused routes.

More Destination Inspiration

Additional destinations can be added according to your interests, available time and the practical flow of the route.

Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an

Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an.

Xi'an city wall

Historic Xi’an city-wall scenery.

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall is a classic Beijing experience.

One Person Coordinating the Whole Journey

Multi-city travel in China can involve many moving parts: hotels, domestic flights, high-speed trains, private vehicles, attraction tickets, restaurants and local guides.

Tom’s role is to help connect these pieces into one practical itinerary and, when required, travel with the group as a full-tour escort to coordinate the journey from city to city.

This service grew naturally from travelers who already knew and trusted Tom in Shanghai and later asked him to coordinate longer journeys across China. We also work with some first-time clients who prefer to have one person organize several cities from the beginning.

Important distinction:
Tom is the trip organizer and full-tour escort, not a specialist local historian in every city. For destinations where detailed historical and cultural interpretation is important, a professional local guide can be arranged.

What We Can Arrange

Itinerary Design

Build a realistic route around the destinations, number of days, travel style and interests of your group.

Hotels

Recommend and arrange hotels based on location, comfort level, budget and the practical needs of the itinerary.

Domestic Flights

Domestic flights can be arranged for you, or we can advise and coordinate if you prefer to book directly.

High-Speed Rail

High-speed train travel can be built into the route and tickets can be arranged when required.

Attraction Tickets

Entrance tickets can be arranged in advance when appropriate, especially for attractions with reservation requirements.

Restaurants

Restaurant planning can be coordinated with sightseeing, hotel location and travel preferences.

Private Transportation

Vehicles and drivers can be arranged locally according to group size, luggage and route.

Local Guides

Professional local guides can be added in destinations where detailed cultural or historical interpretation is important.

Full-Tour Escort

Tom can accompany the group through the journey and coordinate the route, transport, hotels, tickets and local services.

BeijingXi’anGuilinZhangjiajieChengduChongqingLuoyangShaolin TemplePingyaoShanxiHuangshanXinjiangTibetChangshaFenghuang Ancient TownEnshiWestern SichuanJiuzhaigouSilk RoadHexi Corridor

For destinations with special travel requirements, such as Tibet, arrangements need to be confirmed according to the traveler’s nationality, route and the regulations in effect at the time of travel.

When We Use Local Guides

Tom as Organizer & Escort

Tom can manage the overall journey, route, daily timing, hotels, transportation, restaurants, tickets and coordination between cities.

He has general familiarity with the major attractions and history of the destinations he has traveled through, but does not present himself as a specialist local guide in every city.

Professional Local Guide

For detailed history, culture and attraction interpretation in destinations such as Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Chengdu, Chongqing, Luoyang, Shaolin Temple, Shanxi and Huangshan, a suitable professional local guide can be arranged when needed.

Example Multi-City Routes

Every trip is customized. These examples show how destinations can be combined rather than fixed packages.

Classic China

Beijing → Xi’an

A classic history-focused combination for travelers who want two of China’s best-known cultural destinations.

Scenery & Culture

Guilin → Zhangjiajie

A route focused on landscapes, nature and regional experiences.

Southwest China

Chengdu → Chongqing → Jiuzhaigou / Western Sichuan

Food, city experiences and mountain scenery can be combined in one longer route.

Central China History

Xi’an → Luoyang → Shaolin Temple → Pingyao / Shanxi

A route for travelers interested in historical cities, temples and traditional architecture.

Fully Customized

Tell us your must-see destinations, number of days and travel style, and we can build the route around your priorities.

Xinjiang & Silk Road

Xinjiang → Hexi Corridor → Silk Road cities

A longer route for travelers interested in western China, landscapes, history and Silk Road culture.

Western Sichuan & Jiuzhaigou

Chengdu → Western Sichuan → Jiuzhaigou

A customized route combining Chengdu with mountain scenery and western Sichuan destinations.

Hunan & Western Hunan

Changsha → Zhangjiajie → Fenghuang Ancient Town

A route combining city culture, dramatic scenery and a historic riverside town.

Central China Nature

Enshi → Zhangjiajie or other nearby combinations

A flexible route for travelers who want scenic areas and less conventional multi-city travel.

You Can Choose How Much We Arrange

We Arrange the Trip

We can coordinate domestic flights, high-speed rail, hotels, entrance tickets, private transportation and local guides as part of the itinerary.

You Book, We Coordinate

If you prefer to book flights or hotels yourself, we can recommend suitable options and coordinate the overall itinerary around your bookings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you plan a private trip across several cities in China?

Yes. We accept customized multi-city private trips and can help design the route, hotels, transportation, attractions, restaurants and overall timing.

Can you book domestic flights, high-speed trains, hotels and tickets?

Yes. We can arrange these services, or provide recommendations and coordination if you prefer to make some bookings yourself.

Will Tom travel with us through the whole trip?

That can be arranged depending on the trip. Tom can act as a full-tour escort and coordinate the journey between cities, while local guides provide detailed destination-specific interpretation where needed.

Do you personally guide at every destination?

No. Tom has general familiarity with many major destinations from organizing and escorting trips, but detailed local history and attraction interpretation in many cities should be handled by professional local guides.

Which destinations are your main focus?

Common destinations include Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Chengdu, Chongqing, Luoyang, Shaolin Temple, Pingyao, Shanxi, Huangshan, Xinjiang, Tibet, Changsha, Fenghuang Ancient Town, Enshi, Western Sichuan, Jiuzhaigou, the Silk Road and the Hexi Corridor. Other destinations can also be discussed according to the route and your interests.

Tell Us Where You Want to Go in China

Send your travel dates, number of travelers, cities you want to visit, approximate budget, preferred hotel level and any special interests. We can then help turn the list of places into a practical private itinerary.

Phone / iMessage: +86 159 2125 0431
WeChat: TravelWithTom
Email: tomshanghai@foxmail.com