Travel needs
Tell us who is travelling. We will tell you honestly what works.
The same checks apply to every route, in every region: walking, stairs, driving time, altitude, food and access.
Travelling with grandparents
Every route page shows these numbers for every day, plus a gentler version.
Start time
Estimated steps
Stairs & slopes
Driving time
Highest point
Sleep altitude
- Later starts (09:00–09:30) on gentle days
- Hotels with lifts; rooms near the lift on request
- Electric carts and cable cars instead of long climbs
- Your group can split: some do more, some take it easy with the driver nearby
How far can they walk comfortably?
Routes with a gentle option every day
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What we arrange for children on any route.
Child seats
Requested for under-6s; confirmed in your pack
Rest & snack stops
Regular stops on long drives
Hands-on activities
Crafts, boat rides, bikes, where the route has them
Child price
2–11 shown separately; under 2 free
Altitude, explained plainly
We show the altitude of every night and every visit, and always offer a lower option.
Below 2,500 m
Most people feel nothing.
2,500–3,500 m
Some feel a headache or tiredness. Walk slowly, drink water.
Above 3,500 m
Short visits only, always optional with a lower swap.
We cannot promise nobody feels the altitude. If anyone has heart or lung conditions, high blood pressure, or is pregnant, please check with a doctor before booking. If someone feels unwell, tell your driver-guide straight away: rest, go lower, and see a doctor if needed.Read: altitude in Yunnan →
Food & dietary needs
Tell your travel designer before booking; your driver-guide explains it to every restaurant in Chinese.
Vegetarian
Food allergies
No spicy food
Mild food for kids & seniors
Wheelchairs & limited mobility
Many sights have paved paths, lifts or electric carts, but old towns and temples often have cobblestones and steps. Tell your travel designer what you need; we will mark which stops work, which need help, and arrange a vehicle with space for a wheelchair.