small group vegan trips across the globe
China · June 2027
Two journeys. One China.
From the Forbidden City to the wild mushroom markets of Yunnan — two fully plant-based small-group trips, back to back in June 2027. Choose one, or do both.
The two trips
Same country, very different journeys.
One follows the icons of imperial China by high-speed rail. The other leaves the tourist trail for villages, markets and hands-on food crafts in the south-west. Both are 100% vegan, every meal.
Trip 1 · The Icons
Intro to China: Beijing, Xi’an & Shanghai
Imperial palaces, the Great Wall, an army of clay warriors and a glittering modern skyline — China’s three most iconic cities, linked by high-speed rail at up to 300 km/h.
Trip 2 · The Hidden Paradise
Flavors of Yunnan: China’s Hidden Paradise
Wild mushroom markets, hands-on food workshops and living ethnic cultures along the old Tea Horse Road — with our local partner Yunnan Eco Tours.
Side by side
What’s different.
Not sure which fits you? Here is how the two trips compare.
| Trip 1Intro to China | Trip 2Flavors of Yunnan | |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Saturday 5 – Saturday 12 June 2027 | Sunday 13 – Monday 21 June 2027 |
| Length | 8 days / 7 nights | 9 days / 8 nights |
| Route | Beijing → Xi’an → Shanghai | Kunming → Weishan → Dali area → Eryuan → Shaxi → Lijiang → Nanhua → Kunming |
| Theme | Imperial history and world-famous landmarks | Food craft, ethnic cultures and quiet villages |
| Highlights | Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall of Xi’an, the Bund | Wild mushroom hotpot and markets, soy sauce and tofu making, Tea Horse Road villages, Naxi lentil feast, Dongba culture |
| Hands-on | Guided sightseeing, hutong strolls, dim sum and Muslim Quarter street food | 7+ workshops: soy sauce, tofu, lentil jelly, pear paste, woodcarving, macramé |
| Pace & travel | Three big cities; high-speed rail between them; city hotels | Small towns and countryside; overland drives; boutique guesthouses and homestays |
| Group | Small group, escorted throughout | Max 16, bilingual local guide |
| Start / end | Arrive Beijing · depart Shanghai | Arrive and depart Kunming |
| Price | $3,900 per person | $3,900 per person |
| Best for | First-time visitors to China; history and architecture lovers | Food lovers, craft enthusiasts and travelers who like the road less taken |
On the map
Where you’ll go.
Intro to China follows the east of the country by high-speed rail. Yunnan loops through the mountains and old towns of the south-west.
Intro to China · 5–12 Jun
Flavors of Yunnan · 13–21 Jun
Booking both? Your included transfer takes you from Shanghai to Kunming between the two trips.
In pictures
A taste of both.
Intro to China
Flavors of Yunnan
Book both trips and get more.
The two trips run back to back, so you can travel through China for 17 days, from 5 to 21 June. Guests who book both receive two extras from us:
One additional night in Shanghai
Stay on after the Intro to China trip ends, with the night of 12 June in Shanghai covered.
Shanghai → Kunming transfer
Your transfer from Shanghai to Kunming is arranged for you, so you arrive in Yunnan ready for day one.
Each trip is priced separately, and the extra night and transfer are our bonus for booking both. To book both trips, get in touch and we’ll set it up for you.
Ready?
Which China will you choose?
Questions about either trip, or about combining them? We’d love to hear from you.
International flights, China visa (around $140 for most travelers) and travel insurance are not included on either trip.