SMALL-GROUP & PRIVATE CHINA JOURNEYS
Thoughtful journeys for Australian travellers, led by people who know China by heart.
Scenes from ChinaWHY GO EAST
Travel is a chance to step beyond routine and meet a different rhythm of life—through misted mountains, shared meals, neighbourhood conversations and traditions still lived every day.
Go East was founded with one wish: to help travellers experience China beyond the checklist. We create carefully paced journeys that balance quiet landscapes with warm human connection, leaving room to notice, participate and remember.
To head east is to carry home something rare: not only the places you saw, but the feeling of having truly been welcomed into them.
— Go East Team
Our way of travellingTOP EXPERIENCES
Move across China at a human pace. Hover to turn a journey over and discover what makes it distinct.
FAMILY ADVENTURES
A three-day, small private-group family escape pairing Universal Beijing Resort with imperial landmarks, hutong life, local food and Old Beijing traditions.
Price on requestExplore this journeyPRIVATE & TAILOR-MADE
A private family journey combining Universal Beijing Resort, the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall and authentic Old Beijing experiences at a comfortable pace.
Price on requestExplore this journey
FIRST-TIME CHINA
Contemporary Shanghai, classical gardens and canal-side life, balanced in one easy-going seven-day journey.
From AUD 1,890Explore this journeyNATURE & WALKING
A thoughtful route through Beijing, mountain villages and quieter sections of the Great Wall, with time to slow down.
From AUD 2,340Explore this journeyCULTURE & HERITAGE
A deeper dive into Beijing heritage with a full-day Great Wall experience and bilingual local hosts throughout.
From AUD 1,580Explore this journeyEXPERIENCE THEMES
Start with what you want to experience. We’ll take care of how the pieces fit together.
EXPLORE THEMEFamily AdventuresShared discoveries, comfortable pacing and room for every generation.
EXPLORE THEMECulture & HeritageImperial history, living traditions and stories with local context.EXPLORE THEMENature & WalkingMountain paths, river landscapes and time to breathe.EXPLORE THEMEFood & Local LifeNeighbourhood tables, markets and the warmth of everyday China.
EXPLORE THEMEFirst-Time ChinaA confident first journey through essential places and practical details.EXPLORE THEMEPrivate & Tailor-MadeA flexible route shaped around your people, interests and pace.TRAVELLER STORIES
We never felt like we were being shown China from the outside. We were welcomed into it.
— Claire & Michael, Melbourne · Beijing and Xi’an journey
SERVICE GUIDE
Practical guidance for Australian travellers, reviewed and updated by our bilingual team.
ENTRY & ARRIVALChina Entry Guide for Australian TravellersPrepare for arrival in China with a practical checklist covering documents, immigration, airport services and time-sensitive entry requirements.CHINA JOURNALChina City Guide: Where to Go on Your First TripCompare Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Chengdu and nearby regions to shape a first China itinerary that fits your interests and pace.CHINA JOURNALChina Travel FAQ for Australian TravellersStraight answers about entry preparation, payments, internet access, transport, safety and travelling with local support.CHINA JOURNALPaying in China: Cards, Mobile Payments & CashSet up a practical mix of mobile payments, eligible bank cards and backup cash before travelling from Australia.CHINA JOURNALGetting Around China: Flights, High-Speed Rail & Local TransportA practical guide for Australian travellers using flights, high-speed rail, city transport and private transfers across China.A LOCAL TEAM, ONE MESSAGE AWAY
We’ll help turn a rough idea into a practical, beautifully paced journey.
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