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Shambhala Circle

The Shambhala Circle is our community of passionate explorers and adventurers in China. Connect with like-minded travelers, share experiences, get insider tips, and be the first to hear about new expeditions and exclusive events. Adventure is better together, come join the circle!

Shambhala Circle Benefits

Priority Bookings & Discounts

Be the first to hear about new routes, rare permits, and limited-seat adventures before they go public.


Some expeditions fill up within hours, Circle members get the inside scoop and first pick of the spots, ensuring you never miss a journey that calls to you.

Members-Only Expeditions

Join exclusive expeditions designed just for the Circle : offbeat, experimental, and unforgettable.


These gatherings are where strangers become family: sharing laughter, photos, and the kind of stories that only make sense to those who’ve been out there too.

Additional Perks

Local Connections:
Access our trusted network of local guides, fixers, and experts for your own personal travels in China.

Lifetime Tribe:
Stay connected long after the journey with a global community that truly gets it.

Join the Shambhala Circle

Join our Shambhala Expeditions newsletter to never miss an update and get exclusive access to:

  • 📣 Early bird prices

  • 🤫 Exclusive Expedition launches only for newsletter members

  • 🗺️ Insider travel tips

From remote mountain trails to cultural hidden gems, we design seamless, small-group adventures that combine exploration, and authentic local experiences.

Explore 12 Expeditions in China with Shambhala

A hillside town with traditional-style buildings, some with balconies and sloped roofs, illuminated by warm sunlight, surrounded by trees and lush greenery.

Ethnic China

Scenic view of a mountain with a lake in the foreground, surrounded by trees and greenery, with a partly cloudy sky.

Wild West I

Trans- Taklamakan

Silk Road Frontier

A lush green tea plantation with rolling hills and neatly arranged rows of tea bushes, a small pond visible in the middle ground, and winding paths crossing the landscape under a hazy sky.
Ice sculpture castle and structures resembling a palace, with signs in Chinese and English, under a clear sky.

Northeast China

The Tea Route

A scenic landscape of grassy plains with two traditional yurts, mountains in the background, and a clear blue sky.
Colorful layered mountains with reddish and pink hues under a partly cloudy sky.

Duku Highway

Mongol Crusades

A temple building with traditional Asian architecture is situated on a hill overlooking a mountainous landscape with a valley, rivers, and scattered structures.
Snow-capped mountain peaks under a bright blue sky with some clouds, lush green trees at the base, and waterfalls flowing down the rocky slopes.

Wild West II

Western Tibet

China Digital Economy

Bespoke Expeditions

Create your own adventure here.