Driving Holiday FAQ List

On this page we’ve answered the questions we’re most frequently asked about our driving holidays.  If you have any questions that aren’t answered below, please contact us, and we’ll respond as promptly as possible and add your questions to the list!

Are our driving journeys suitable for all ages?
We place no age limits on travellers who want to join a driving journey, and we provide a range of itineraries to suit different tastes and energy levels! Our advice for everyone is to satisfy yourself (and potentially your physician) that high altitude and the type of journey is unlikely to be a problem for you, and we are confident that our On the Road in China journeys will be one of the most wonderful adventure holidays you’ve had in your life.

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Can families go on our driving journeys?
Of course! Children, particularly those who are slightly older, will find our journeys eye-opening experiences – travelling through remote and rugged parts of China will give them a new perspective on their home lives. On the Road in China driving holidays are perfectly safe for children, although the same precautions apply as to any traveller with regard to the high altitude portions of our journeys.

While we usually prefer cars to carry only two passengers to maximise your comfort, it is still possible and quite comfortable to carry four (especially when some are still small!) Please be aware that some of our itineraries do involve quite long driving hours, and might not suit younger travellers. Please contact us if you would like to do a family driving holiday in China, and we will be able to suggest the itinerary that is most compatible with your needs.

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Is it possible to do a journey outside of fixed departures?
If the dates listed for each of the driving holiday packages do not suit you, we are happy offer you a private departure date, or to organize one of our bespoke driving holidays – perfect for small groups of friends and family.

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Can I stay longer at the start- and end-points of each journey?
Of course – we are happy to help you arrange longer stays at either end of our journeys.

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How can I book a journey with On the Road in China?
Please review our booking conditions (available here), then send us a completed and signed booking form (available here). We accept a number of payment methods (available here). For additional payment methods, and if you have any further questions about booking a tour, please contact us.

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How can I find out more about driving and road conditions in China?
We have detailed information about driving in China on our Driving and Travelling in China page. Please be aware that we can also provide safe, professional drivers for all our itineraries, if you prefer someone else to take care of the driving, whether just for the first few days, or for the entire trip.

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What are sanitary conditions like on the road?
Unless the description of one of our driving holiday packages says otherwise, you will stay in hotels or inns that are, we assure you, very clean. They offer showers and seated toilets which are properly cleaned and are free of odours.

During the day, when we drive from place to place, on the other hand, we cannot always guarantee the same. For gentlemen, this rarely represents a problem; any tree or bush will do. For ladies, we take on our driving holidays an outdoor toilet that makes it possible to relieve yourself without embarrassment. We also provide hand sanitiser and disinfectant wipes for all our travellers.

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