Why a private car matters in China
- Distances between sights are long. The Qinghai–Gansu Grand Loop alone covers more than 2,000 km.
- In highland and desert regions public buses are infrequent and fixed — missing one costs you half a day.
- The places worth photographing are rarely next to a bus stop.
- With elderly parents or children, being able to rest on demand is the whole point.
Choosing a vehicle
- 2–3 guests: sedan or SUV with adequate luggage space.
- 4–5 guests: a seven-seat MPV with a seat each.
- 6–9 guests: business van or minibus.
- 10 or more: mid-size or full-size coach, matched to the group.
Guides
Hong Kong guests travel with a Cantonese-speaking guide, Taiwan guests with a Mandarin-speaking one. The guide is licensed and separate from the driver — that is safer on long driving days and means your guide arrives fresh to explain things.
What is included
- Vehicle, driver and guide
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Driver and guide meals and accommodation
- Drinking water on board, plus oxygen in highland regions
Not included
- Scenic area tickets (we can buy them and charge at cost)
- Your hotels and restaurant bills
- Tips for the driver and guide (optional)
