# 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. Every route page shows these numbers for every day, plus a gentler version, so you can compare a trip against who is actually coming along. ## What every route page shows, day by day - Start time - Estimated steps - Stairs & slopes - Driving time - Highest point - Sleep altitude ## Travelling with grandparents Tell us how far they can walk comfortably, and we will look at the route day by day. What we can arrange: - 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 ### Routes with a gentle option every day These route pages each show a gentler version of the day: - [BXS14 · Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai in 14 Days](https://unclepandatravel.com/tours/beijing-xian-shanghai-14d#days) - [JN7 · Classic Jiangnan](https://unclepandatravel.com/tours/jiangnan-7d#days) - [YN11 · Northwest Yunnan Grand Loop](https://unclepandatravel.com/tours/yunnan-11d#days) - [GZ1 · Guangzhou One-Day City Tour](https://unclepandatravel.com/tours/guangzhou-1d#days) - [YX13 · Chongqing & Hunan Grand Tour](https://unclepandatravel.com/tours/chongqing-hunan-13d#days) - [XCC14 · Three Cities of Culture](https://unclepandatravel.com/tours/xian-chengdu-chongqing-14d#days) - [GZ5 · Canton Fair Services](https://unclepandatravel.com/tours/guangzhou-shunde-foshan-5d#days) - [GZ3 · Canton Fair Services](https://unclepandatravel.com/tours/guangzhou-foshan-3d#days) - [YN8 · Kunming – Dali – Lijiang – Shangri-La](https://unclepandatravel.com/tours/yunnan-8d#days) - [CQ5 · Chongqing 5 Days](https://unclepandatravel.com/tours/chongqing-wulong-5d#days) ## Travelling with kids What we arrange for children on any route: | What | How it works | | --- | --- | | 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. Each route page and its day-by-day data give the highest sleeping altitude and the highest point for that trip, so you can see at a glance how high the route goes. | Altitude | What to expect | | --- | --- | | 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. | ### Cities by altitude | City | Altitude | | --- | --- | | [Shanghai](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/shanghai) | 4 m | | [Suzhou](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/suzhou) | 5 m | | [Wuzhen](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/wuzhen) | 5 m | | [Hangzhou](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/hangzhou) | 10 m | | [Guangzhou](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/guangzhou) | 21 m | | [Beijing](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/beijing) | 44 m | | [Changsha](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/changsha) | 63 m | | [Zhangjiajie](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/zhangjiajie) | 183 m | | [Chongqing](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/chongqing) | 259 m | | [Fenghuang](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/fenghuang) | 350 m | | [Xi'an](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/xian) | 400 m | | [Chengdu](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/chengdu) | 500 m | | [Wulong](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/wulong) | 1,100 m | | [Kunming](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/kunming) | 1,890 m | | [Dali](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/dali) | 1,980 m | | [Jiuzhaigou](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/jiuzhaigou) | 2,000 m | | [Lijiang](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/lijiang) | 2,400 m | | [Lugu Lake](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/lugu-lake) | 2,690 m | | [Shangri-La](https://unclepandatravel.com/destinations/shangri-la) | 3,300 m | 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 →](https://unclepandatravel.com/travel-tips/altitude-yunnan) ## Food & dietary needs Tell your travel designer before booking; your driver-guide explains it to every restaurant in Chinese. We can cover: - Vegetarian - Food allergies - No spicy food - Mild food for kids & seniors [Read: eating in China →](https://unclepandatravel.com/travel-tips/food-etiquette) ## 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. 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