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- Why is travel to China so popular right now?
- What’s the biggest thing that has changed in China over the past decade?
- What’s the advantage of private touring in China?
- What’s the best way to travel in comfort between cities in China?
- What’s the best way to experience China’s natural icons in style?
- What are a few of your favourite accommodations in China?
- What’s a restaurant people shouldn’t miss?
- What’s a common misconception about travel to China?
China represents the bleeding edge of the 21st century. But despite its enormous influence over global affairs, many travellers don’t know what it’s like to travel to China in 2026— especially if they want luxury experiences. Luckily, Goway Destination Specialist Leo Liu has expert insights on what it’s like to explore the Middle Kingdom in 2026 and beyond.
Why is travel to China so popular right now?
There are many reasons China is so popular in 2026: improving bilateral relations with Western countries; the influence of the “Real China” tourism campaign; the dominance of TikTok on the global scene; China’s affordability compared to Japan or Europe. It also helps that China has many of the world’s most popular landmarks from the Great Wall to the Terracotta Warriors to the karst landscape of Guilin.
What’s the biggest thing that has changed in China over the past decade?
The unprecedented expansion of the country’s infrastructure has established one of the world’s most advanced high-speed rail networks, some of its most modern cities, and the longest highway system in the world. Chongqing and Shenzhen are positively futuristic to North American travellers.
What’s the advantage of private touring in China?
Private-guided touring with Goway offers completely flexible, end-to-end travel itineraries that cater to your budget, dining preferences, and interests. In a country as big as China (in terms of both population and size), the private experience makes a real difference slowing down the pace and providing top-quality service.
What’s the best way to travel in comfort between cities in China?
High-speed train. Business class offers the best level of service for the high-end traveller, with blankets, pillows, a television, complimentary snacks, hot meals, VIP lounges, and the ability to transform your seat into a bed.
What’s the best way to experience China’s natural icons in style?
First is to take advantage of VIP entrances at natural landmarks such as the mountains of Zhangjiajie, which inspired Avatar. Second is to head on an unforgettable cruise along the Yangzi River aboard the Yangzi Explorer. Venture from Chongqing to Yichang while staying in a luxury suite with a balcony and a personal butler. The ship is even capable of riding the Three Gorges Dam ship lift, so you get to experience some of China’s technological marvels while delighting at the natural scenery that surrounds you.
What are a few of your favourite accommodations in China?
You’re spoiled for choice here with high-end properties across China so depending on where you’re going, you could stay mere steps from the Forbidden City at The Peninsula Beijing or spend your night where heads of state such as Barack Obama have before you at the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai.
What’s a restaurant people shouldn’t miss?
If you can score a reservation to Yu Zhi Lan in Chengdu, you’ll be treated to some of the finest Sichuan dishes in all of China—and not just its famously spicy ones. It’s one of only two restaurants in the city with two Michelin stars.
What’s a common misconception about travel to China?
People still think that China is heavily polluted. In fact, aggressive clean air initiatives and a massive shift towards electric vehicles have made Chinese cities very clean.
I grew up in Xian, China, and have worked at Goway Travel since 2006. My passion lies in creating customized and personalized travel experience for clients who travel to Asia, Middle East, South Pacific as well as a few African countries. I have travelled to Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Mongolia, as well as Dubai, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand and Tahiti.
I love my job and am proud to plan trips for many repeat travellers, including one who has booked with me every year since 2006 (except for COVID of course!). I enjoy discussing travel plans with my customers, suggesting unique and out-of-the-way destinations, sharing my travel tips, and offering support every step of the way along their journey. I like to listen to clients who return from their vacation and hear their feedback.
I look forward to helping more clients realize their dream of a holiday of lifetime.