China

Explore our selection of heritage trips for Chinese adoptees and embark on a journey to reconnect with your roots and explore your cultural heritage.

Chinese adoptees on a cruise on the Li River
Chinese adoptees and families at a local school in Beijing China
Chinese adoptees at Tiananmen Square in Beijing China
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Chinese adoptees and family riding bikes in Xi'an, China
Chinese adoptees and their families at the Child Centre for Children's Welfare and Adoption

Shared Journeys. Personal Discoveries. Expertly Managed.

Over the last 30+ years, we've witnessed the transformative power of group travel for adoptees and their loved ones on heritage trips to China.  

Supported by our dedicated Ties staff before, during, and after travel, we take pride in crafting opportunities that allow you to reconnect with people and places important to you, while connecting with a community who share similar life experiences. Join us and discover the power of heritage travel!

China Ties - Flagship

July 1 - 14, 2025

15 Days

Visit Beijing's & Guilin's Top Destinations

Spend Time in Your Province


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China Ties - LITE

July 1 - 10, 2025

11 Days

Visit Beijing's Top Destinations

Spend Time in Your Province


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Day 1 - Depart for Beijing

Day 2 - Arrive in Beijing (July 1)

Day 3 - Temple of Heaven and Summer Camp 

Day 4 - Activities Forbidden City and Hutongs 

Day 5 - Visit the Great Wall

Day 6 - Welcome to CCCWA 

Day 7-10 - Province Visit 

Day 11 - FLAGSHIP: Travel to Guilin

LITE Families Depart 

Day 12 - Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill 

Day 13 - Cruise Down the Li River to Yangshuo 

Day 14 - Cooking Class in Yangshuo

Day 15 - The Journey Home and Beyond

YOUR TIES PROGRAM MANAGER

Autumn Ackerson

Autumn is a Chinese adoptee and works as a program manager for the China and Bulgaria Program at Ties. She was raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, but currently calls Grand Rapids, MI home with her boyfriend and cat, Otto (the best cat in the world). As an adoptee herself, she understands the significance of Ties trips. Her journey with Ties began back in 2014 when she went on her first Ties trip. After finishing college, she started working for Ties as an adjunct travel staff and has staffed Ties trips to both China and Guatemala before taking on more responsibilities as a program manager. 

Please note: Autumn may not travel on every trip.


(303) 418-8051

Chinese adoptee and program manager Autumn Ackerson

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