OCDF China Tours
Celebrating 10 years of the best homeland travel possible!
- Our programs are family-centered, with activities for children and discussions for adults.
- Our goal is to provide an experience of China today as a society and culture, particularly in order to help adopted children form a positive self-image.
- We believe children should be prepared for their China travel, and so we provide parents with the tools and resources to plan for this important journey, and to help their children cope emotionally. Parents can form a broader view of China, and gain positive perspectives to pass on to their children as they grow up in a multi-cultural family.
- We experience China with an understanding and respect for Chinese people, and we only use experienced adoption and travel professionals who help us carefully plan our itineraries in order to provide a safe and enjoyable journey for your family.
OCDF China Tours
- Panda Hugs Tours
March, April, May, October, November (2008-2010)
A popular family-friendly option which combines sightseeing and a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get up close with a favorite animal for kids of all ages: the panda! Go to the Panda Hugs Tour page for details. - Orphanage Reunion Tours
June, July (2008-2010)
Yes, you can visit your child's orphanage! This 14-day program focuses on kid-friendly sights, 4-star hotels, opportunity for family exploration time, special meals included, and evening entertainment. Go to the Orphanage Reunion Tour page for details. - Teen Leadership Tour
July (2008-2010)
A three-week residential program for teens adopted from China and their siblings in grades 7-12. This summer camp is designed for both boys and girls, and will give your kids an experience they will remember forever! Go to the Teen Leadership Tour page for details. - Language and Culture Program
June, July (or customized) 2008
The language and culture program is perfect for those looking to develop their Chinese language skills in a fun, immersive environment. This 7-day program integrates Chinese language lessons with field trips, dance lessons, music classes and hands-on art lessons. You'll never believe how much fun learning a language can be! Several extensions are available, including a 3-day Beijing sightseeing program. Go to the Language and Culture Program page for details. - Arts and Crafts Program
June, July (or customized) 2008
The 4-day Arts and Crafts program gives you the opportunity to learn about traditional Chinese craft from professional artisans in a hands-on environment. The Arts and Crafts program is also designed to be a great way to start off the Orphanage Reunion tour. Go to the Arts and Crafts Program page for details. - New! China Magic Tour
Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec - 2009&2010
Tour Beijing-Xian-Chengdu-Guilin/Yangshuo-HongKong with kid-friendly sights, nice 4-star hotels, opportunities for family exploration time, special meals included, and evening entertainment. This tour includes Panda Hugs at the Wolong Panda Nature Reserve! Go to the China Magic Tour page for details. - New! Chen's Traditional Chinese Culture Tour
June 18-July 3, 2009; June 17-July 2, 2010
Get ready for a spectacular tour of China that will allow your family and friends to explore China's impressive culture at a level beyond that of typical tours. Have you ever wondered where Chinese families go on vacation? This is your chance to discover parts of China that foreign tourists seldom see, including behind-the-scenes glimpses of some of China's most famous products: kites, silk, and tea. You'll have a chance to explore China's gorgeous wine country, take a scenic gondola ride up a mountain, wander the streest of the village that UNESCO's has declared the "world's most scenic," plus lots more! Go to Chen's Traditional Chinese Culture Tour page for details. - New! Lily’s Scenic Minority Regions Tour
June 18-July 3, 2009; June 17-July 2, 2010
Here's your chance to explore China's minority regions with one of OCDF's best tour guides. Lily will take you through minority villages, allowing your family to gain a deeper understanding of some of China's minority peoples and their culture. Picture your family visiting China's largest waterfall during the day, treating yourself to a foot massage that night, then waking up the next morning to visit village artisans and learn about making batiks. The tour ends in Hong Kong, with a visit to Disneyland Hong Kong included! Go to Lily’s Scenic Minority Regions Tour page for details. - New! LiBing's Tibet Trek Tour
June 18-July 3, 2009; June 17-July 2, 2010
Raise your hand to the sky and touch "the rooftop of the world" on this amazing tour of Tibet with LiBing. On just one day you'll witness the soaring majesty of the Potala Palace, then explore Deprung Monestary, nestled in the side of Mt. Gambo Utse, and then have dinner in the home of a Tibetan family. Go to LiBing's Tibet Trek Tour page for details. - New! Tony's Nature Trip Tour
July 20 -August 3, 2009; July 19-August 2, 2010
Experience the breathtaking natural beauty of China on this tour with Tony Zheng through some of China's best Nature Parks, including a stay at the wonderful Yangshuo Mountain Retreat, a relaxing bed-and-breakfast-type accomodation on the banks of the tranquil Yulong River. Go to Tony's Nature Trip Tour page for details. - Pre-trip options
You may extend your tour by including one of OCDF's many pre-trip options. Your choices include an expedition to Chuandixie village, a day of volunteer work for area orphans, a shopping trip to Silk Alley and Hong Qiao Pearl and Curio Market, a day of arts and crafts lessons with area artisans, an artists' village day trip, a trip to Minority Culture Park and Silk Alley, or a visit to Fragrant Hills and Beijing Botanical Gardens. For more information, download the pre-trip options brochure (PDF).You may also choose to take a special tour of 5 homes which were residences of influential Beijing citizens (Song Qing Ling, Lu Xun, Guo Moruo, Mao Dun, and Lao She). Get an up-close look at the way some of China's most fascinating people lived! For more information, download the pre-trip home visit brochure (PDF).
For important information concerning all our OCDF China Tours, please download the documents listed under "Essential Information for OCDF Travelers," located at the top of the right-hand sidebar on every OCDF China Tours page. Please feel free to send us your questions: OCDF China Tours Contact information.
For more general information on our tours, including photos and a video from Emmy-award winning producer Tom Jacobs, please see the What is the OCDF China Tours experience? page, or go to our Tour FAQ page.