The Great Wall winding through misty mountains at sunrise

Your private gateway to China

China,
made personal.

Private, expertly planned journeys for families and friends discovering China for the first time.

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Ten years of insight.
One journey made for you.

One trusted team.
Every city, made effortless.

For first-time journeys across China, NOVA replaces fragmented handovers with one carefully coordinated experience—designed around your family, your rhythm and your priorities.

Discover NOVA ↗
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Your dedicated Concierge

One point of contact throughout China, with someone ready to solve the details whenever you need us.

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One seamless journey

Hotels, transport and local experiences are coordinated as one itinerary—not separate city-by-city services.

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Proven local expertise

10+ years of experience, 3,000+ tailor-made itineraries and guests welcomed from 30+ countries.

Classic routes,
thoughtfully reimagined.

Six inspiring starting points. Every route can be refined around your dates, interests and preferred pace.

Panoramic view of the Forbidden City from Jingshan Park
01 · 11–14 days

Beijing — Xi’an — Chengdu — Shanghai

An essential China journey connecting imperial history, the Terracotta Warriors, Sichuan culture and Shanghai’s contemporary energy.

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Chongqing skyline glowing at night
02 · 8–10 days

Beijing — Chongqing — Chengdu

Imperial landmarks, cinematic mountain streets, bold regional cuisine and giant pandas.

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The Li River winding through Guilin's karst mountains
03 · 11–14 days

Shanghai — Guilin — Zhangjiajie — Beijing

Modern city life, peaceful river scenery, dramatic sandstone peaks and China’s imperial capital.

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A giant panda in Chengdu
04 · 10–12 days

Shenzhen — Chengdu — Chongqing — Shanghai

China’s innovation, relaxed teahouse culture, cyberpunk nights and cosmopolitan style in one journey.

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Rows of Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an
05 · 11–14 days

Guangzhou — Chengdu — Xi’an — Beijing

Cantonese flavours, giant pandas, the Terracotta Army and Beijing’s magnificent imperial heritage.

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A table of regional Chinese dishes
06 · 8–11 days

Shanghai — Hangzhou — Huangshan

Elegant urban culture, classical gardens, tea country and the mist-covered peaks of eastern China.

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Thoughtfully inclusive

Private journeys from US$1,500 per person

Journeys typically include domestic transportation, accommodation, dedicated private Concierge service and planned attraction admissions. The final itinerary and quotation are tailored to your preferences.

And more

These journeys are only a beginning. Tell us what draws you to China, and we will create a route entirely around you.

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A country of many worlds

From timeless capitals
to quiet landscapes.

Connect China’s defining icons with places that reveal its texture, rhythm and character.

Travel, remembered
in their own words.

French travellers enjoying the Great Wall near Beijing
★★★★★
“Every hotel, transfer and experience had been thoughtfully arranged, while the itinerary still felt relaxed and personal.”

Sophie LaurentFrance

Guests enjoying an immersive magic show in Shanghai
★★★★★
“The Shanghai magic show was extraordinary. Without NOVA, we would never have discovered such an immersive experience.”

Nadza MujkicGermany

American travellers overlooking Chongqing at night
★★★★★
“From Beijing’s courtyards to Chongqing’s lights, every destination revealed a completely different side of China.”

Emily CarterUnited States

German travellers sharing regional food in Chengdu
★★★★★
“The food experiences were a highlight. We found regional flavours and small restaurants we would never have discovered alone.”

Lukas SchneiderGermany

A father and child arriving by high-speed train in Chengdu
★★★★★
“China initially seemed complicated, but NOVA made everything feel simple, clear and beautifully organised.”

Samir VojnikovicBosnia

Spanish travellers exploring a Shanghai neighbourhood
★★★★★
“The balance of architecture, food and everyday neighbourhood life gave us a far richer view of China than we expected.”

Lucía NavarroSpain

Swiss travellers making a smooth high-speed rail connection
★★★★★
“Every transition was precise and discreet. We could focus entirely on the experience rather than the logistics.”

Matthias KellerSwitzerland

Australian family visiting the Chengdu panda base
★★★★★
“Travelling with our children felt remarkably easy. The pace was thoughtful, flexible and genuinely suited to our family.”

Charlotte WilsonAustralia

Canadian travellers enjoying Guilin after the rain
★★★★★
“When our plans changed, the alternatives were arranged quickly and with excellent judgement. Nothing felt disrupted.”

Daniel ThompsonCanada

Dutch travellers sharing tea in Chengdu
★★★★★
“We appreciated the quieter experiences most—the local markets, tea houses and conversations that made each city feel alive.”

Eva de VriesNetherlands

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