China expedition tours guides

Welcome to China Expedition Tours!

What do travelers truly seek when they come to China? Famous landmarks and wonderful food are certainly part of the journey, but the heart of China lies deeper, in its culture and in the people who live it every day.

This belief is at the core of China Expedition Tours. Guided by our philosophy of “Authentic China Discovery,” we design journeys that go beyond sightseeing, creating meaningful opportunities to connect with local life. Whether you are traveling as a family, with friends, as a student group, or seeking a refined, high-end experience, our tours are thoughtfully crafted to match your interests and pace.

We place special emphasis on participation and interaction, allowing travelers to engage with traditions, communities, and daily life rather than simply observing from a distance. Along the way, our 24/7 travel consulting service, knowledgeable and attentive guides, safe and comfortable transportation, carefully selected accommodations, and nationwide support network ensure a journey that is smooth, secure, and deeply rewarding.

China is a country best understood through experience. We warmly invite you to discover it with China Expedition Tours, and to take home memories that truly last.

Authentic China Discovery

Proven Excellence by Numbers

42years’ trade experience
16years’ on-line operation
5.0five-star review
99%customer satisfaction
800-1200guests annually (intentionally limited)

Our Growing Stories

2010
On June 1, China Expedition Tours launched its Web 1.0, marking the beginning of our Long March.
2010-2014
Local DMC systems established across key destinations, with CET operational and service standards in place.
2014-2017
We phased out hotel-only bookings and standalone flight services, and refocused firmly on custom-designed tours for both physically and mentally active travelers.
2017-2019
We joined China Comfort Travel, strengthening resource integration and taking a solid step forward in our brand-building journey.
2020-2023
COVID-19 hit our business, yet we retained all staff, refreshed itineraries and content, while founder Alex Guan taught tourism, inspiring confidence and mentoring future professionals.
2023-2025
Business rebounded, with CET operations and service standards further enhanced.
2026
With the launch of Web 3.0, our family, hiking, biking, and accessible tours have been enhanced, ushering in a new chapter…

Why China Expedition Tours?

Every journey with China Expedition Tours is designed to immerse you in the richness of China, connecting you with its culture, landscapes, and people. We focus on thoughtful planning, genuine interactions, and peace of mind, so you can explore with confidence, curiosity, and delight.

Content-rich itinerary

Content-rich itinerary

We show you China’s best culture, history, natural landscape and people!

Authentic experience

Authentic experience

You not only see, but also gain a deeper and more immersive experience.

Hospitable service

Hospitable service

One-to-one consultation & booking, patient and professional consultant, best local guide...

Secure payment & privacy

Secure payment & privacy

We highly respect all your privacy and take great efforts to guarantee an easy and safe system.

Meet Our Team

Meet the dedicated professionals at China Expedition Tours, whose expertise in planning, guiding, and operations ensures meticulously crafted journeys, exceptional service, and an authentic, seamless experience for every traveler.

China expedition tours team member

Chanel Tang

Travel Consultant & Sales Director
China expedition tours team member

Stacy Ge

Shanghai Tour Guide
China expedition tours team member

Jason Wu

Marketing Director
China expedition tours team member

Lynn Tsing

Logistics

Splendid Moments with China Expedition Tours

Explore the unforgettable moments captured on our journeys—stories of discovery, laughter, and adventure shared by our team and travelers, celebrating the joy and spirit of every China Expedition Tours experience.

What customers say about us?

We believe that hearing directly from those who've experienced our private China tours is the best way to understand what we offer. It's not just about seeing the sights; it's about the whole journey, from planning to execution. We value all feedback and use it to constantly improve our tours.

Joe Thong Nguyen
Joe Thong Nguyen
United States
01/03/2025-22/03/2025

Our group of 4, last 21 days was a life time experience of exploring the culture, history, differences cuisines of many ethnic of North, Southeast, South, breathing scenery is a given, architecture as old as 900+ years & still live in and passing generations to generations…and, last through all the battles during the 3 kingdoms, and many many surprises that take time to digest .

That being said, regardless how long the planning (1 year 1/2) in addition to hundreds of YouTube - without Chanel Tang patients during the planning process & her team to make sure everything is OK from woke up with me at 5:00 am climbing the mountain as raining & thick foggy to take us to hotel at midnight, make sure we are safe. - we will not experience it. A huge thanks to China Expedition Tour & big kudo to her team. I am highly suggest to take the private tour. It is not cheap, or too expensive - very much a self expeditions with a local expert who knows where, when for photo, change to do list on-the-fly depending on weather, etc.…last but not least was treated like VIP.

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Aurelia e Mario Bignami
Aurelia e Mario Bignami
Italy
01/11/2024-14/11/2024

Dear Mrs. Chanel,

We were really pleased with the whole trip that You organised for us.

All aspects were studied very well and we had the opportunity to see beautiful landscapes and to know and love China. All the guides were good and prepared; we remember with special affection Nancy that we had in Shangri-la and who really loved us.

Nancy anticipated of one day the visit to the Jade Mountain Snow and in this way we could see the spectacle of minorities that will not forget for life.

The visits to Guillin were exceptional and Lizzie was really good at explaining. The rice fields of Longji were an exciting experience because they are the demonstration of the secular ability of the Chinese people to adapt to the environment even in the most difficult areas.

The dinner at Your house was a demonstration of friendship that we will not forget and we wish you every luck for your Husband and for Your very good and polite daughter.

Shanghai was amazing and Luisa guided us with great advice in a huge but extraordinarily friendly and organized city.

My wife who speaks very little English has always found herself at ease; all the accommodations we tried were well above European standards and especially made us appreciate the China of small villages and ordinary people.

We gave Your references to all our friends and our 3 daughters encouraging everyone to live this experience because in fact we know little here in Europe of the reality of this great country and only through direct experience is possible to understand a civilisation that thousands of years of history and much to teach us.

We hope to come again and visit the center and north of China that surely reserve us new reasons for wonder and joy.

Dear Mrs Chanel,

Still many thanks for everything You have done for us.

Aurelia e Mario Bignami

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Carmen_Franzon
Carmen_Franzon
Brazil
01/11/2019-14/11/2019

We took a 13 days / 12 nights tour of Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai with this company. We liked a lot. Everything worked perfectly. Our guides in every city were very professional and provided us with all the information and support we need. Mrs Tang, our contact, has always been cordial, helpful and competent. We really enjoyed and recommend this tour of China.

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David and Miriam
David and Miriam
United States
01/09/2024-14/09/2024

We finally have some free time on our last night in China to thank you for so much. It is with a mixture of joy and sadness that we come to the end of our journey to China. We have become more than just business partners putting together an itinerary for a trip; we've become friends.

Our first thank you is for the wonderful dinner we had at your place last week. It was one of the highlights of a trip that had so many. We enjoyed the food, meeting Heather, taking a walk around your neighborhood, and having the opportunity to "catch up" on things.

We also want to thank you for the hard work you put in making the arrangements for us, especially the accommodations for Miriam--the motorized chair (which was a godsend), the walk-in showers in each hotel, easy access to the many sites we saw, including the Great Wall.

All of the guides--David, Richard, Alex and David, and Stacy--were all great. They were all excellent and in a few days we became very comfortable with each one. It was sad to part ways with them. Alex and David said they want to visit us in Florida.

Also, all of the drivers were outstanding, though we'll never get used to how the cars and motorcycle weave in and out of traffic.

Finally: this is not good bye. On occasion we will write to you, not on business, but on a personal note.

Be well, enjoy living in such a wonderful country. Our fondest wish is for our governments and people to learn to live together in peace and friendship.

Yours always,

David and Miriam

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yangg99
yangg99
Melbourne
2024-01-15

The paradise you don't want to miss! Alex, I envy you! you live in this beautiful place! and everyone comes here would be so relaxed and happy! Alex has made us feel safe, relaxed, and truly enjoyed the China tour! Alex has great communication skills, fun to talk to, full of knowledge, stories to tell! We recommend Alex to everyone who would appreciate the beauty of Guiling, Yang shuo and China!

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Yang G
Yang G
Australia
2024-01-05

We had the best time ever in Yang shuo and Guiling. All thanks to Alex Guan! He is so professional, kind, sense of humour, looked after me and my family so well! I'm planning to take groups of my friend and students to China soon, and hoping to let them have a great experience like I did. Will recommend Alex and his colleagues to ensure a well organised, considered, and enjoyable trip! Thanks so much Alex!

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