China Ties
Heritage Tours for Chinese adoptees
& their loved ones
Choose your program
Two journeys. One China.
Each program includes province time*, community, and Ties team support throughout
CHINA TIES • SUMMER 2027 • JULY • ALL AGES
For adoptees of all ages - the classic Ties experience.
Beijing · Your Province · Guilin · Guangzhou
● Open to all ages and loved ones
● Two journeys: Signature (14 days) and Lite (9 days)
● 4-5 days in your province*, fully customizable
● Financial assistance available
☀️ Early Bird Pricing ends September 30, 2026! ☀️
SIGNATURE
June 23 - July 6, 2027
14 days · Beijing, province, Guilin & Guangzhou
☀️ Early Bird Pricing ☀️
$3,719 USD
LITE
June 23 - July 1, 2027
9 days · Beijing & province
☀️ Early Bird Pricing ☀️
$3,356 USD
CHINA TIES 21+ • FALL 2026 • OCT-NOV
An adult-focused experience designed by adoptees, for adoptees.
Beijing · Shanghai · Your Province · Guilin · Guangzhou
● Exclusively for adoptees 21 and older
● Two journeys: Signature (12 days) and Lite (10 days)
● 4-5 days in your province*, fully customizable
● Registration deadline July 1, 2026
SIGNATURE
Oct 22 - Nov 5, 2026
12 days · Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin & Guangzhou
From $3,799 USD
LITE
Oct 22 - Nov 1, 2026
10 days · Beijing & Shanghai
From $3,249 USD
*Province visit costs are not included in the standard program fee due to the individualized logistics, planning, and customization required for each adoptee and family.
Included in both programs*
Your story starts in your province.
Every China Ties itinerary includes 4-5 dedicated days in your birth province - completely customized around what matters most to you. The Ties team works closely with you to shape what this experience looks like.
● Visit your orphanage (where permitted)
● Locate your finding spot
● Connect with foster family
● Explore your birth city
● Create your own meaningful experience
*Province visits are not included in the standard program fee because each experience is individually planned based on the adoptee’s location, travel needs, requested visits, and goals for the journey. Our team works personally with each adoptee and family throughout this process to coordinate a customized province experience tailored to their story.
“It’s hard to put in words exactly how grateful I am for Ties, and the role the program played in making our family’s journey to China truly remarkable… you can feel and see that everyone involved in the operation cares deeply about their role in helping adoptees explore their roots and process their unique experience! The structure of the program also supports connectivity and community building among the adoptees and within the group of supportive adults… with the guidance of a highly knowledgeable staff person who has their own adoption story.”
—Debra B., adoptive aunt
Hear from prior tour participants
YOUR CHINA TIES PROGRAM MANAGER
Autumn Ackerson
Autumn is a Chinese adoptee and the Program Manager for the China Ties program, as well as the organization’s Marketing Coordinator. Her Ties journey began in 2014 as a traveler, later transitioning into travel staff before stepping into her current roles. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Autumn brings a unique dual perspective to her work. As an adoptee herself, she combines professional marketing precision with a deep personal understanding of the significance these heritage journeys hold for families.
Please note: Autumn may not travel on every trip.
Autumn@thetiesprogram.com
(303) 418-8051
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