#KeyTraveller SEPTEMBER 2026

China, first-hand.

The Key Traveller Programme — immersive private journeys this September: 20% off our standard rates, plus flights reimbursed up to A$1,500 per person, in exchange for your honest review.

China, shaped around your pace

Your China journey, beautifully tailored.

Thoughtfully planned in Australia, locally supported in China.

#FullyCustomisable #NoStrangers #MadeForAustralians

Four official JadeDays journeys

Four signature China journeys, ready to explore.

Compare our fixed routes across classic highlights, Jiangnan gardens, natural scenery and the southwest.

#TwoToSixGuests #PrivateNotPackaged #BilingualThroughout

Current China travel notes

What’s on in China right now.

Seasonal ideas for weather, crowds, landscapes and route timing before the journey becomes an itinerary.

#InSeasonNow #SeasonalChina #WhatsOnNow

Experiences and local moments

Local experiences, beyond the checklist.

Add the details that make the journey memorable: tea, gardens, old towns, food, pandas, calligraphy and evening lights.

#TeaCulture #ChineseCalligraphy #Cloisonne

Before you go

China is easier than ever — we make it seamless.

Payments, apps, rail, timing and entry basics to understand before you land.

#TravelPreppedForYou #AppsPaymentsSorted #NoLanguageBarrier

The JadeDays difference

China without the guesswork.

We remove the small frictions that make China feel complex, so every day stays focused on culture, food, scenery and time well spent.

Before you fly

Apps, maps and translation ready.

Cashless China

Alipay and WeChat Pay, explained clearly.

Pure itinerary

No shopping stops. No wasted days.

On-trip ease

Bookings, language and local logistics handled.

JadeDays journeys

Start with one of four official China routes.

Four fixed routes, each with its own logic and pace. Choose the closest, then refine the daily rhythm, cultural experiences and practical details with JadeDays.

Autumn Great Wall panorama for China Highlights in Style

Signature China | 16 days

China Highlights in Style

Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai, with culture days and mountain scenery.

From A$8,995 pp

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Classical garden in Suzhou

Jiangnan | 12 days

Jiangnan Gardens & Canals

Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Nanjing, with gardens, tea and hands-on culture.

From A$5,995 pp

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Zhangjiajie sandstone pillars for China Scenic Horizons

Scenic China | 16 days

China Scenic Horizons

Shanghai, Chongqing, Wulong, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Yangshuo and Beijing.

From A$9,995 pp

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Yunnan rice terraces for Sichuan & Yunnan Discovery

Sichuan & Yunnan | 19 days

Sichuan & Yunnan Discovery

Beijing, Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Dali, Lijiang, Xishuangbanna and Shanghai.

From A$12,495 pp

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Book with confidence

An Australian company, accountable end to end.

Australian accountability

Jade Days Pty Ltd is an Australian company, ABN 74 698 382 142, planning every journey from Sydney.

Secure payments

Card payments run through Stripe's hosted checkout — JadeDays never stores your card details. Your A$600 deposit is credited toward your journey balance. Read our terms

Founder-led care

A founder reads every message and personally replies within one business day.

Local support throughout

English-speaking guides, private drivers and on-the-ground support for the whole journey in China.

Things to do in China

Experiences that make the journey feel personal.

Build the route around China’s quieter cultural moments: calligraphy, tai chi, cooking, tea, temple time, traditional dress, craft studios, teahouses and memorable private dining.

Selected experience

Brush calligraphy

A quiet cultural session with a local teacher, pairing brush control, characters, ink and tea. It works well as a refined half-day experience in Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Suzhou or Chengdu.

  • Private studio or courtyard setting
  • Beginner-friendly calligraphy and seal-style keepsake
  • Pairs naturally with tea, hutongs or garden visits

Planning support

The practical parts are handled before they become a problem.

China can be wonderfully easy with the right preparation. JadeDays builds each private journey around the details Australian travellers usually want clarified early.

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Australian-friendly preparation

Clear pre-departure notes for visas, entry forms, apps, payments and arrival flow.

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Private guiding where it matters

Local guides, drivers and transfers arranged around language, comfort and timing.

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Routes with breathing room

High-speed rail, internal flights and touring days paced to avoid needless rush.

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No shopping-stop itineraries

Your days stay focused on culture, food, scenery and genuine local context.