China Off-the-Beaten Path Tours
Step off the familiar trails and explore the quiet splendor of China's less-traveled paths, where snow-capped peaks watch over endless grasslands, prayer flags flutter beside herds of yak, and the lives of various ethnic groups weave through highlands, deserts, and unfamiliar, otherworldly terrains. Let the journey lead you somewhere few have gone, but none forget.
STEP INTO YOUR STORY OF CHINA
TOURS OF OUR SUB-BRAND, CHINA ODYSSEY TOURS-
15-Day Tibet Spiritual Journey: Everest, Kailash, and Manasarovar
· Visit Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple · Explore Tashilunpo Monastery in Shigatse · Witness the golden alpenglow illuminating Everest · Admire the sunrise over Mount Kailash, “Center of the World” · Bathe in the Holy Water of Manasarovar LakeVIEW TOUR -
14-Day Explore Southern Xinjiang & Cross the Taklamakan Desert
· Silk Road towns of Kashgar, Tashkurgan, and Hotan · Stunning Karakul and Keziliya Grand Canyon · Cross the "Sea of Death" - the Taklamakan Desert · Epitomized by the Turpan Karez Irrigation System · Visit Uygur's ancient villagesVIEW TOUR -
7-Day Northern Xinjiang Tour With Kanas Lake
· Explore Anjihai Grand Canyon's sandstone cliffs · Black Oil Mountain in Karamay · Multi-hued Rainbow Beach and the grasslands and lakes near Hemu village, home to the Tuvan peopleVIEW TOUR -
7-Day Shangri-La In-Depth Exploration
· Enjoy the stunning view of the sacred Meili Snow Mountain · Experience traditional Tibetan village life without mobile phone signal · Appreciate dramatic alpine landscapes by hiking the Jinsha River Valley and Mingyong GlacierVIEW TOUR -
8-Day Discovery of the Buddhist Caves in Gansu
· From the world-famous Mogao Caves to the lesser-known but equally magnificent Maijishan Grottoes, Bingling Temple, Matisi Grottoes, and Yulin Caves · Fuxi Temple in TianshuiVIEW TOUR -
7-Day In-Depth Gansu
· Explore splendid Buddhist artworks at Bingling Temple · Zhangye's stunning rainbow landscape · Visit fortified cities along the Silk Road like Jiayuguan · Marvel at millennia of religious artwork within the Yunlin Caves and the renowned Mogao CavesVIEW TOUR -
8-Day Discover Western Sichuan: Tibetan Villages & Natural Beauties
· Dujiangyan irrigation system constructed around 256 BC · Snow-capped peaks of Mt. Siguniang · Ancient Tibetan villages in Danba · Magical glacier landscape in Hailuogou National Forest ParkVIEW TOUR -
8-Day South Gansu Province Highlights: the Mysterious Tibetan Region
· Sangke Grassland with Tibetan Family Visit · Soft Trek along Namo Grand Canyon · Zhagana Light HikingVIEW TOUR -
21-Day China Off the Beaten Track
· Visit the Bund, the Terracotta Warriors , the Great Wall, and giant pandas · Explore Mt. Huangshan and Hangzhou’s West Lake · Discover the essential parts of Yunnan: the Kunming Stone Forrest, the elegant Dali Erhai Lake, the Lijiang hiking paradise - Tiger Leaping Gorge, etc.VIEW TOUR -
8-Day Qinghai Adventure: Natural Wonders & Tibetan Heritages
· Trek Laji Mountain · Explore Ta'er Monastery · Cycle along Qinghai Lake · Hike through Kanbula National Forest Park · Make salt crystal handicrafts at Chaka Salt LakeVIEW TOUR -
12-Day Northwest China Adventure With Badain Jaran Desert
· Witness Zhangye Danxia Landform · Explore singing dunes and mysterious lakes at Badain Jaran Desert · Visit Jiayuguan Fortress and Overhanging Great Wall · Admire Buddhist culture at Mogao Grottos · Enjoy the view of Chaerhan Salt Lake, Chaka Sky No.1 and Qinghai LakeVIEW TOUR
LET THE MAP UNFOLD: MORE CHINA AWAITS
NEWSFLASH: KEY MOMENTS AT ODYNOVO
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SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF OUR TURKEY AND NORTHERN JAPAN SITE INSPECTIONS
Odynovo recently wrapped up site visits in Turkey and Northern Japan to make our tours even better. Our team explored top spots and stayed at local accommodations -
to design new routes and improve service for you. We’re excited to bring you smoother, more enjoyable travel experiences with updated itineraries and thoughtful touches. Thanks to these trips, your next adventure with Odynovo will feel more authentic and hassle-free than ever.











