About Tianyō

Our Story

A China-based inbound travel specialist, rooted in China since 2004.

2004 Established
China Where we are based
Inbound Travel to China, for international visitors
Three Curated, small-group & private journeys

Who We Are

Rooted in China Since 2004

Tianyō is an inbound travel brand rooted in China, backed by more than two decades of experience in Chinese tourism. We design and operate journeys for international travellers who want to see more of China than the standard highlights.

Our journeys span the country: the imperial capitals of Beijing and Xi'an, the giant pandas and food of Sichuan, the mountain landscapes of Zhangjiajie, Guilin and Huangshan, the Silk Road towns of Gansu, the high plateau of Tibet, and the modern energy of Chongqing and Shanghai.

Every itinerary is built on firsthand knowledge of the places, hotels, guides and experiences we recommend, and on partnerships in each region that go back many years.

The Great Wall of China winding over green hills

The People Behind Tianyō

Operated by Real People, Based in China

Tianyō is supported by a China-based team with long-standing experience in travel, destination planning and local partnerships.

When you send an inquiry, it is read and answered by a member of that team. The same people who plan your route remain your contact before and during your trip, working with the local guides, drivers and hotels we partner with in each region.

Why We Travel This Way

What Guides Our Planning

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Depth over Speed

Fewer destinations, more time in each. Our itineraries leave room for a long lunch, a second visit or an unplanned walk, rather than a new city every day.

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Local Knowledge

Regional food, traditional craftsmanship, local neighbourhoods and communities. We prioritise experiences that are part of everyday life in a place, not staged for visitors.

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Balance and Comfort

Culture, landscapes and cities in proportion, with comfortable hotels, sensible travel days and the best season for each region considered in the planning.

"We want you to leave China with more than photographs: a sense of how people live here, what they eat, what they make, and why these places matter."

— The Tianyō Team

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