Cultural Connections
CCAI China Heritage Tours
Exploring your roots
Trips of a Lifetime
CCAI Heritage Tours are dedicated to providing adoptive families and adoptees with authentic, professional, safe, and adoption-centered homeland tour experiences to help support the ever-evolving relationship between birth heritage, home heritage, and adoption identity. Coordinated by The Park, with dedicated staff in the US and China, CCAI Heritage Tours are proud to serve any and all adoptive families, no matter the agency used to facilitate their adoption.
Currently, CCAI Heritage Tours are only operating in China and serving China adoption families and adoptees. We hope to expand our Heritage Tour countries as our community and connections grow. Thank you for trusting CCAI and The Park to facilitate your Heritage Tour. We strive to make every tour a trip of a lifetime.
China Heritage Tour Packages
Side streets, crossroads, peaks and valleys, here we come.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Travelers can add a personal Birth City & Orphanage Visit to any of our tours if the orphanage is open to visitors. Be sure to mark “Add an Orphanage Visit” on your tour registration form.
- Tour prices are based on a 15-person travel group minimum and are subject to increase if travel group is below this number.
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$2,299/adult $1,999/child Â
- 11 Days
- March 23 (arrive) - April 2 (depart)
- Beijing
- Guangzhou
$2,299/adult $1,999/child Â
- 11 Days
- June 15 (arrive) - June 25 (depart)
- Beijing
- Guangzhou
$2,299/adult $1,999/child Â
- 11 Days
- July 3 (arrive) - July 13 (depart)
- Beijing
- Guangzhou
$2,299/adult $1,999/child
- 11 Days
- December 21 (arrive) - December 31 (depart)
- Beijing
- Guangzhou
Grand Tours
The crowd favorite, our Grand Tours let you experience China’s most renowned world heritage sites in its most famous cities. Visit the Great Wall of China and Temple of Heaven in Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’An, the Giant Panda Reserve in Chengdu, and the Li River in Guilin, while immersing in unique cultural experiences for an unforgettable panoramic view of China’s breathtaking past and present.
Specialty Tours
Specialty Tours take you off the proverbial beaten path and highlight the roads less traveled. Some like to call these tours Grand Tours #2 and we tend to agree. If you have already experienced a Grand Tour but still hope to expand your China travels, a Specialty Tour may be just the ticket!
$1,669/child   $1,799/adult
- 11 Days
- June 27 - July 7, 2024
- Shanghai
- Shanghai
Get lost in the metropolitan landscape of Shanghai, where Old China meets New and East meets West. Try Shanghai’s famous cuisine and be sure to stop by the Bund before our guide whisks you off on a tour through some of east coast China’s most best-kept-secret getaways. Luckiest of all, this tour brings travelers to the stunning peaks of Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and China’s “most poetic” mountain!
$1,660/adult $1,460/child
- 8 Days
- March 26 - April 2, 2025
- Changsha
- Guangzhou
$1,760/adult $1660/child
- 8 Days
- June 26 - July 3, 2025
- Zhengzhou
- Beijing
$1,700/adult $1,600/child
- 8 Days
- November 23 - November 30, 2025
- Nanchang
- Shanghai
$1,750/adult $1,650/child
- 8 Days
- November 23 - November 30, 2025
- Nanning
- Guangzhou
$1,750/adult $1,650/child
- 9 Days
- December 21 - December 29, 2025
- Guangzhou
- Guangzhou
Province Tours
For those hoping to delve deeper into their Chinese heritage exploration, our Province Tours are 8 days of pure bliss. Visit the most famous sites, familiarize your tastebuds with the local cuisine, tune your ears to the local dialects, and immerse yourself in the breath-taking beauty of your birth province!
Custom Tours
Prefer to travel with your own party? Have a bucket list of experiences you need to check off on one trip? Let us help! We love to work with you to create individualized itineraries that turn your dreams into reality. A trip of a lifetime awaits! Let us help coordinate the perfect trip for you.
Deluxe China Tour
Prices Vary
Travel in style! If you’re looking for 5-star premium luxury throughout your trip, we can work with you to build the itinerary of your dreams, with all the bells and whistles. Your VIP China tour experience is just a phone call away!
Custom Private Tour
Prices vary
We specialize in creating individualized itineraries that are perfect for your needs. Whether you’re planning a special extended family vacation, school immersion trip, or the honeymoon of your dreams, let us help coordinate the perfect trip for you!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tour Logistics
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Each tour group is divided into smaller travel groups, around 8-12 parties per group (depending on the number of travelers), each with their own tour guide. This tour group and guide will be yours for the entire tour.
We try our best to arrange groups based on the age of the adoptee travelers. Tour groups will have staggered bus departure times, sightseeing schedules, and often different restaurants for group meals.
Yes, of course!
Please make sure to email heritagetours@theparkcommunity.org to make any travel group requests. The earlier that you make requests, the more likely it is that they will be honored. We try our best to honor every request.
Yes, of course! Please make sure to register together under the same profile. The email address provided upon registration will be used for all Heritage Tour correspondence, so be sure to pass information on to your travel companions if they do not have access to that email.
Of course you can! Our Heritage Tour opportunities are for everyone. Please spread the word! We would love the chance to help make your travel dreams a reality.
Certainly! If you need help with any additional trip bookings, we are happy to help.
Yes, you can, but please understand that unused tours are non-refundable and the cost of the Tour package is a fixed cost.
Please let us know in advance of your decisions so that we can confirm your preferences with your tour guide.
$3-6 or 20-35 RMB per day per person in your party for each tour guide. It is fine to tip in either USD or RMB currency. You should plan to tip $1-3 or 7-20 RMB per day per person in your party for tour bus drivers. To make tipping easier for your family, you can tip your guide & bus driver at the end of each city on the tour.Â
Tour Preparation
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China no longer requires a negative PCR test to enter China.
Wearing a mask is suggested at airports and train stations. In more crowded sight-seeing areas, some people still choose to wear masks, especially elders and kids, but it is not required.Â
There are no more public COVID testing stations or daily requirements.
China has no specific immunization requirements for entering their country and the U.S. has no immunization requirements for re-entry. This includes no requirements for COVID immunizations.
We recommend that you ask your personal physician, a travel/immunization clinic, and/or the Center for Disease Control about any vaccinations requirement updates or suggestions.
CDC website for specific recommendations.
Each traveler will need:
- A valid passport with at least 6 months’ validity from departure date
- Chinese tourist visa (L visa)
- Obtain a Chinese tourist visa from a Chinese Embassy/Consulate prior to travel. For more detailed information on travel visas, please view our Visa Information page.
Please check your passport and the passports of each individual in your travel party to verify that all expire at least 6 months after your tour dates.
Due to the unpredictability of international travel, we highly recommend that you purchase international travel and medical emergency insurance. Visit our Tour Resources section for more information.
All of the hotels we will be staying at have in-house clinics for any mild medical needs. For anything more urgent, our guides are able to take you to the nearest hospital, if needed.
For any prescription medication, it is recommended that they be kept in their original containers in case of emergency. Make sure that you pack amounts slightly more than enough for the entire trip and have a plan for the drastic time change. For more information regarding medications in your carry-on or checked bags please visit TSA guidelines. Â
Yes, all of our tour guides will try their utmost to help ensure that all meals are safe for any dietary restrictions. However, due to cultural and culinary differences in China, we cannot guarantee anything and suggest taking caution and packing snacks if food allergies are severe.
Please mention any and all food allergies, dietary needs, or health concerns on your registration form. This will help our guides better prepare.
We also have translated cards available for common allergies or physical conditions. Visit our Tour Resources section to find these under “Travel Tips”. If you would like a translated card that is not yet listed, please contact us.
For in-China flights:
- Checked luggage weight allowance: ≤ 44 lbs
- Carry-on size restrictions: 14in. x 19in. x 22in.
Plan to bring an additional $50-$100 if you are a heavy packer. You may lock your bag for in-China flights but you must leave your bag unlocked for your international flights.
For bullet train travel:
- Checked luggage weight allowance: ≤ 110 lbs.
- Carry-on weight allowance: ≤ 44 lbs.
- Carry-on size restrictions: 36in. x 36in. x 36in.
Your hotels on the trip will have laundry services available; however, with the quick speed of the trip, it can be challenging to get hotel laundry done in time. Plan on only being able to do laundry when you are staying at least 2 nights in a given city so that your clothes have ample time to dry.
Please keep in mind that hotel laundry services can be very expensive. Be sure to carefully review the laundry form provided by the hotel in regards to the price per item. There may be some opportunities to have your laundry done outside of the hotel in Chengdu and Guilin. These options could be cheaper. Your guide will be able to notify you if this service is available.Â
Cost & Fees
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A $200/traveler deposit is required upon booking. This deposit is applied toward your tour total and is non-refundable except under extenuating circumstances.
Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about this deposit.
Unfortunately, we are no longer able to provide free trip coverage for adoptees traveling on a heritage tour.
Your tour fee does not cover:
- International airfares
- Passport and/or China Visa fees
- Tips or gratuity
- Suggested tip amount for Guide: $3-6 or 20-40RMB/day/person
- Suggested tip amount for Driver: $1.5-3 or 10-20RMB/day/person
- Additional $330 for single room occupancy in hotels
- Personal expenses, spending money
- Meals not included on the itinerary
- Approximately $20-$40/person/day for any lunch & dinner
- Any optional tour excursions
- Transfers between the airport and the hotel before or after the main tour itinerary
Birth City & Orphanage Visit
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*Please keep in mind that orphanage visits are not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the orphanage.*
For an orphanage visit, you will need:
- Adoption Registration Certificate
- Abandonment Certificate (Chinese version)
- Printed copies of Adoption Registration Certificate, U.S. passport, and Abandonment Certificate to bring with you to China.
- Orphanage Visit Application Form (completed by CCAI in-China staff)
Yes, to everything except the orphanage visit itself. Pending approval of your Orphanage Visit Application, our guides can contact the orphanage for you, but the go/no go decision is ultimately up to the orphanage.Â
Your Orphanage City Tour costs (including hotels, flights/trains, transportation, guide services, etc.) will be calculated specifically for your trip.
Yes! You can take a day trip to visit your/your child’s orphanage in Shanghai, Suzhou, or Hangzhou while the group is traveling in each particular city. The additional cost of this would be approximately $200-$500 per family per orphanage visit.
- Day 1: Fly into the capital city of your birth province. Get settled and acquainted with the area.
- Day 2: Drive to birth city/town, visit the orphanage, visit foster parents and finding spot (if information is available), stay overnight in the birth city or travel back to the provincial capital
- Day 3: Free day or sightseeing before flying either to join the main tour OR to fly back to the U.S.
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Yes, this we are happy to plan a Birth Province & Orphanage Tour itinerary for whatever length you would like! Additional costs will be communicated accordingly.
Yes, this is possible in most cases. Please be sure to note this on your registration form and we will work with you to make sure we understand all of your needs.
Although gifts are not required as part of the orphanage visit, if you would like to bring a gift, you can consider bringing small toys or school/art supplies for the children. You may also consider inquiring with the orphanage about any specific needs they may have. If you would like, you can purchase what is needed in China.
Gifts/donations are strictly optional.Â
