Top China Cultural Tours

Discover Xian’s rich history away from the crowds on this small-group tour. Start with early morning entry to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Then, explore the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, walk along the ancient City Wall, and pass by the Muslim Bazaar, or opt to explore independently and make your own way back. With confirmed round-trip hotel transfers, a professional guide, and entrance tickets included, this tour offers a seamless way to experience Xian’s top landmarks.

Enjoy a stress-free and enlightening visit to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Forbidden City—a highlight of any Beijing trip—on this small-group half-day walking tour, with tickets included. Your guide leads you through highlights of this vast, elaborately decorated complex during a morning or afternoon tour—choose a time to suit your schedule. Note that this tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with heart problems.

Explore one of Xian’s top attractions on a half-day tour. After a convenient hotel, airport, or train station pickup, head to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Learn about the history of China’s ancient capital from your informative guide and marvel at the thousands of sculptures built more than 2,000 years ago to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife on this flexible outing with a personal driver.

Immerse yourself in Chinese tea culture with this private experience in Hangzhou. Perfect for those looking for a quiet activity, visit the Hangzhou Longjingshan Tea Cultural Village, and learn all about this leaf. As well as picking the leaves themselves, discover their historical and cultural significance, before seeing the roasting process. The experience finishes with a visit to a traditional tea house, where you get to take part in a tea ceremony.

Discover old and modern Shanghai on a private, fully customizable tour. With a personal guide who can help you navigate any language barriers, explore attractions such as the Bund, Ming-Dynasty Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, and the observation deck of one of Shanghai’s highest skyscrapers. Upgrade to an all-inclusive tour option to include lunch, entrance fees, and pickup.

See three of Beijing's top attractions on this full-day private tour to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip cable car or chairlift and toboggan tickets at the Great Wall are included.

Getting to the Great Wall at Mutianyu by public transport involves two buses and a metro, while group tours are often rushed. Experience one of the world’s true seven wonders in style on a private door-to-door tour that’s tailor-made for families. Ride the cable car up, then hike with your guide and capture timeless pictures. Race to the bottom on the toboggan slide.

Maximize your Suzhou visit by taking this fully tailor-made half day tour to discover the ancient charm of the “Oriental Venice” Suzhou. Explore the UNSECO garden such as Humble administrator’s garden or Lingering Garden, see the ancient City Wall and gate, visit the ancient canal street and experience the local authentical markets, appreciate the beauty of the " Garden City" with your knowledgeable guide.

Take a private full-day tour from Beijing to visit two top attractions: the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China and the Summer Palace. Enjoy the convenience of an all-inclusive tour, which includes lunch, entrance fees, cable car or toboggan at the Great Wall, along with your private guide and driver.

Enjoy two essential Beijing experiences one day with ease on this private day tour. First, visit the Mutianyu or Badaling section of the Great Wall of China, admiring watchtowers and scenic landscapes. After a Chinese lunch, see the giant pandas at Beijing Panda House, avoiding the need to visit Chengdu. With round-trip transit included, exploring these sights is hassle-free.

Short on time in Hong Kong? Make the most of it with this walking tour full of the city’s highlights—and leave the logistics to someone else. Your guide ensures you visit hot spots like taking the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, St. John’s Cathedral, the Mid-Levels Escalator, Tai Kwun, and Cat Street Market. Along the way, you’ll enjoy wonton noodles, egg tarts, and milk tea at beloved local spots.

Make the most of even a single day in Xian on this customizable private tour. Explore the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Afterwards, visit your choice of two Xian attractions, perhaps the Muslim Quarter, Ancient City Wall, Banpo Museum, or Temple of the Eight Immortals. Please note: Tour excludes entrance fees.

Immerse yourself in Shanghai’s little-known Jewish districts—known as “Little Vienna”— on this specialty-themed private tour. Highlights include collections of photographs, films, and personal items at the Jewish Refugees Museum, the old stone houses and winding back alleys that once housed a thriving Jewish immigrant population, and British-Jewish art-deco heritage along the Bund waterfront.

See the best of Beijing plus the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu on a small-group tour that focuses on the attractions and avoids common sightseeing traps and the crowds of large tours. With a guide providing in-depth commentary and the best photo op locations, you'll visit Tiananmen Square, skip the line at the Forbidden City, and hike the Great Wall. Private tour, 2-day tour, and ticket only options also available.

Skip the expense of private transfers and the stress of negotiating public transit and enjoy a comfortable visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Get a first-hand peek at parapets and watchtowers set into a rugged landscape—without any time-wasting shopping stops. Tours include return bus fares, entry fees, and shuttle bus but exclude cable car or toboggan tickets; upgrade for a buffet lunch, guided trek, or the Summer Palace.

If your time in Hong Kong is limited and you want to see the highlights of Lantau Island, this well-planned day trip offers an efficient solution. Skip the research with a ready-made itinerary covering the island’s top sights—including Tian Tan Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, and the Tai O fishing village. Plus, this tour avoids all souvenir shopping so you just focus on the sights.

Getting off the beaten track when visiting Hong Kong—one of the world’s most densely populated, major cities—can be difficult. Discover local secrets and hidden attractions with a local Hong Konger. Take advantage of the city’s diversity with a local who prepares a personalized itinerary showcasing a different side to Hong Kong based on your interests and needs.

Don’t worry about finding your own way to the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu: this flexible and hassle-free private tour makes it easy to plan an excursion. Meet your driver at your Beijing hotel, the airport, or train station at a time of your choosing. You’ll have several hours to explore the site independently, and can also book cable car and/or toboggan tickets (own expense).

If you're short on time but want to make sure to visit the Terra Cotta Warriors, this private half-day tour may be just the ticket. An English-speaking guide and driver will escort you from your hotel to the warriors and leave you with plenty of time to explore the attraction at your own pace. You'll then have the option to stop for lunch or dinner or head straight back to your hotel.

Spend less time planning and more time exploring Beijing on this comprehensive small-group tour. Over two days, see the highlights of the city, starting with a tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Then, it's on to see the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, walking along the ramparts of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed structure. On day two, visit the Temple of Heaven, enjoy a rickshaw ride through the old Hutong district, and conclude the tour at the Summer Palace.

Make the most of your limited time in Hong Kong and explore the city in comfort and style on this private sightseeing driving tour. Choose a departure time and duration that works for you, and see many of the city’s highlights—including Aberdeen fishing village, Stanley Market, and Victoria Peak—faster than on public transit and without waiting on large tour groups. Benefit from your driver-guide’s insight throughout this private tour.

Discover the terracotta warriors with ease, and away from the crowds, on this small-group tour in Xian. Explore the renowned Terracotta Army Museum with a guide, and marvel at more than 7,000 life-sized warriors arranged in battle formation across three excavated pits. Then, sit down to a traditional lunch at a local restaurant to sample the regional flavors.

Options for visiting to the Great Wall are often limited: group tours are impersonal while private tour can be pricey. On this small-group tour, capped at nine travelers, you get a personalized experience and a great value, plus you get to visit the Summer Palace as well. Spend a couple of hours hiking on the wall, enjoy a Chinese lunch, drive by the Bird’s Nest Olympic Stadium, then explore the Summer Palace.