Featured Tours
Reach out to Louie Yi, at louie@lotustours.net to inquire about space on any of the listed trip itineraries.
Trip Categories
grand heritage
Explore iconic landmarks, cultural treasures, and meaningful sites that celebrate your heritage. Ideal for families or groups seeking a rich, memorable journey.
specialty trips
Discover tailored experience that match your unique interests from food tours to cultural insights creating a deeper connection to your birth country.
adult adoptee
Designed for adult adoptees seeking connection and self-discovery. These trips focus on meaningful visits, cultural insights, and personal reflection.
Hometown Area/ Orphanage City Visit
One can add a Hometown area / Orphanage Visit for any trip schedule. If the selected orphanage is accepting visitors, we will arrange all key details and guide you through those procedures. Lotus has the unique experience of having worked with adoption travel and orphanage staff members for more than 25 years.
To indicate you would like to have that included, simply email Louie@lotustours.net with the title of a desired trip itinerary and include the name and province of the orphanage(s) in that email. Each of these hometown area/orphanage visits must be customized.We actively provide specialized training for our tour operators in China about the unique priorities, needs and desires of adoptees and their families. You can count on us to serve you diligently as we support this key part of your journey. 😍
JOURNEY HOME WITH LOTUS TRAVEL
Lotus Travel specializes in heritage journeys that bridge the past with the present. We create meaningful travel experiences for adoptive families and adult adoptees, guiding them back to the places where their stories began. Whether it’s visiting a birth city, exploring cultural landmarks, or uncovering personal history, every trip is crafted with care and understanding.
With decades of expertise, we provide seamless planning, local insights, and heartfelt connections to make each journey unforgettable. More than travel, it’s a homecoming—an opportunity to embrace your roots and create lasting memories along the way.
China Heritage Tour | June 11, 2025
This immersive China trip experience provides adoptees and parents a meaningful and poignant journey through Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, and Yangshuo, with opportunities to customize visits to an adoptee’s hometown area.
Your will get to explore iconic landmarks like the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors, and also immerse yourself in China’s natural beauty with a Li River cruise and Yangshuo’s scenic countryside. Enjoy hands-on fun experiences, including riding bikes on a city wall, bamboo rafting, calligraphy, cooking, and other “slice of life” experiences. The itinerary blends sightseeing, personal reflection, and fun, fostering connections to Chinese heritage while creating lasting memories in a supportive and enriching atmosphere.
The itinerary is paced for scheduled “down time” to allow for those important time to process and reflect, with a lovely blend of time together with other adoptees and important cultural landmarks. Our trained guides provide expert assistance for any family wishing to customize and add on a hometown or orphanage visit. Let’s chat and get your family ready for this once in a lifetime experience!
Tour Code: LY-HA250611
Duration: 11days/9nights
$2,290/Adult – $1,950/Child
Beijing, Xian, Donghan, Chengdu
Departure date: June 11, 2025