China Ties

Explore our selection of heritage trips for Chinese adult adoptees (21+) and embark on a journey to reconnect with your roots and explore your cultural heritage.

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Chinese adoptees at Tiananmen Square in Beijing China
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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. Now, we’re excited to offer a program designed specifically for adult adoptees aged 21 and older.

Supported by our dedicated Ties staff before, during, and after travel, we take pride in creating opportunities for you to reconnect with the people and places important to your story, all while building connections with a community of fellow adoptees who share similar life experiences. Join us and discover the power of heritage travel!

China Ties Adult Adoptee - Flagship

October 24 - November 6, 2025

14 Days

Visit 4 of China's  Top Destinations

Spend Time in Your Province


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China Ties Adult Adoptee - LITE

October 24 - November 1, 2025

9 Days

Visit Beijing and Shanghai

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Day 0 - Depart for Beijing

Day 1 - Arrive in Beijing (Oct 24)

Day 2 - Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Hutongs (Oct 25)

Day 3 - Visit the Great Wall (Oct 26)

Day 4 - Transfer to Shanghai and Explore Nanjing Road and The Bund (Oct 27)

Day 5 - Shanghai City Tour and Free Time (Oct 28)

Day 6 - 9: Province Visit (Oct 29 - Nov 1)

Day 9 - FLAGSHIP: Travel to Guilin (Nov 1)

LITE Groups Depart Home (Nov 1)

Day 10 - Hike the Stunning Longji Rice Terraces and Visit Local Minority Villages  (Nov 2)

Day 11 - Cruise Down the Li River to Yangshuo (Nov 3)

Day 12 - Cooking Class in Yangshuo and Transfer to Guangzhou (Nov 4)

Day 13 - City Tour in Guangzhou and Visit the White Swan Hotel. Farewell Dinner and Goodbyes (Nov 5)

Day 14 - The Journey Home and Beyond (Nov 6)

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China Ties is our original program, designed for adoptees of all ages and their loved ones to reconnect with their roots together.
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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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