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Go off the beaten path in Beijing to visit a ‘hutong' (traditional-style neighborhood) with an experienced private guide for an authentic experience of local Chinese cuisine and the rich culture of old Beijing. Visit the produce market and sample more than 20 different dishes at a range of small eateries including locally owned shops, bakeries and restaurants. Meet the owners and learn about Chinese culinary customs from your guide. Your 4-hour tour includes all food tastings, a great treat for foodies!

Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace, two UNESCO World Heritage–listed sites, on this private guided tour from Beijing. Ride the cable car or take the ski lift up and toboggan down to hike the Wall, then discover the history of the majestic Summer Palace as you stroll its lavish gardens. Your package includes lunch, entrance fees, cable-car or ski lift and toboggan tickets, and private hotel transfers.

Shanghai is China’s biggest city and with just a day to explore, a private tour ensures you maximize your time. This full-day adventure is tailored to your interests, so you could admire the views from Shanghai Tower, visit Yuyuan Garden or Jade Buddha Temple, explore the Bund and Tianzifang, and more. Your day includes a private guide and hotel transfers; entrance fees are at your own expense.

Avoid crowded tour buses and slow-moving tour groups with a handy private driver and guide to take you to the famous Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an. Visit the warriors at the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, then customize your schedule for the day based on where you want to go: choose two more attractions in downtown Xi’an to visit afterward. All entrance fees at your own expense.

Escape the crowds around the Great Wall of China and visit the ancient Mutianyu section on a full-day sightseeing tour from Beijing. Accompanied by a guide, learn the history behind the 6th-century section and marvel at the spectacular natural scenery that surrounds it. See impressive parapets and defensive watch towers and enjoy an optional cable car ride if you wish (own expense). An authentic Chinese lunch and convenient, round-trip transportation from your Beijing hotel are also included.

Even if you’re short on time, you can still visit the Terracotta Warriors on this small-group half-day tour with an English-speaking guide. After hotel pickup from your centrally located Xi’an accommodation, travel by air-conditioned minivan to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors Museum, where you will have time to visit the three excavated pits and a newly opened exhibition. Enjoy a Chinese buffet lunch featuring typical local dishes and soft drinks during the tour.

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.

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.

Take a break from busy Beijing with a full-day hike along the Great Wall of China. In a small group, hike the section from Simatai West to Jinshanling, a beautiful and less-crowded park of the UNESCO World Heritage site. See parts of the Great Wall that have been carefully restored as well as sections that have not been retouched. After the hike, enjoy lunch at a restaurant operated by local farmers before returning to Beijing.

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 the traps of many sightseeing tours. With a guide who provides in-depth commentary and shows you the best photo ops, visit Tiananmen Square, skip the line at the Forbidden City, and hike on the Great Wall with either a round-trip cable car or chairlift and toboggan.

Enjoy a worry-free arrival in Beijing with this private transfer service. Skip the stress of waiting in taxi lines and receive a personalized service with a driver who greets you in the arrivals area, holding a nameplate. Ride from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to your Beijing hotel in a spacious private vehicle—far more relaxing than a shared transfer.

When in Xian, it’s a must to visit the Terracotta Army’s pits and discover the soldiers and horses that had been created and buried centuries ago. This entrance ticket saves you time when you get to the entrance, so you can head right inside without waiting in line to purchase your ticket. This is an individual ticket, not part of a group tour, so you can explore how you like.

This full day Non-factory shopping private tour will immerse you into Xian's amazing top 3 highlights, such as Terra Cotta Army, Ancient City Wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda in downtown center square. All entrance tickets, delicious lunch, private English-speaking guide and driver, whole day transfer service are all included in this 8-hour tour.

Cover four of Beijing’s UNESCO World Heritage sites on one trip thanks to this 8-hour private tour. Visit iconic Chinese landmarks like Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. All site entrance fees, private guide, roundtrip hotel transport, and lunch are included.

Discover the highlights of Hong Kong without the hassle of planning on this easy, well-paced highlights tour. Start with a classic ride on the Peak Tram, with priority boarding to save time. Then, continue with a guided walk past landmarks such as Man Mo Temple and Hollywood Road. Afternoon departures include a 45-minute sunset Victoria Harbour Cruise. Dim sum tasting is available if the meal option is selected.

Enjoy two essential Beijing experiences all in one day—and make it easy to beat the crowds—on this private tour. First, venture to the popular Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, admiring the watchtowers and scenic landscapes. After a Chinese lunch, visit the Beijing Zoo to see the giant pandas at the Panda House, avoiding the need to visit Chengdu during your China vacation. With round-trip transit included, exploring the sights is hassle-free.

Tick off two of China's most iconic sights during this private tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Your guide will greet you at your downtown hotel and accompany you to the center, either on foot or by metro or rideshare (at your expense). Listen to detailed commentary as you tour one of the world’s best-preserved imperial palaces and the largest public square in the world.

Immerse yourself in Hong Kong’s culinary culture, and discover sights and bites you'd miss on your own, on this small-group food tour. Hong Kong's cuisine reflects the city’s mix of Chinese and British heritage. Visit five stops in local neighborhoods to sample specialties such as dim sum, wonton noodle soup, milk tea, char siu roasted meat, and an egg tart. As you explore, learn more about Hong Kong's culinary culture, and visit popular areas.

Discover the highlights of Beijing on a full-day tour of the city’s most captivating sights. Accompanied by a local guide, immerse yourself in the ancient mystery of the Forbidden City; absorb the majestic charm of the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven; stroll around the legendary Tiananmen Square; and purchase special souvenirs in the bustling Pearl Market; and satisfy your appetite with a traditional Chinese lunch.

Do full justice to three of Beijing’s must-see sights with a private tour that allows you to explore at your own pace and ask as many questions as you like. Check out Tiananmen Square and explore the highlights of the Forbidden Palace and the Summer Palace on walking tours that let you focus on the finer details. Lunch, entrance fees, transfers with a guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included for a seamless day of sightseeing.

Begin your Beijing vacation the right way by booking a convenient and cost-effective private arrival transfer. Travel from Beijing Capital International Airport direct to your hotel in a spacious, private vehicle that accommodates your group size. Escape the stress of public transport and the hassle of crowded taxi ranks with this easy and efficient service.

Pay a visit to the Terracotta Warriors Museum in Xian with this small group tour, max 15. Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the museum. Here you’ll have a thorough tour of the pits and the Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition. Afterward, enjoy lunch before an optional tour of the Muslim Quarter including the Drum and Bell Tower Square and the Great Mosque.

Discover two of China’s most incredible attractions during a full-day tour of the Great Wall of China and the Ming Tombs from Beijing. Accompanied by a guide, visit one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall and marvel at the spectacular scenery that surrounds the Badaling section. Then, explore the Chang Ling Tomb, a magnificent Ming emperor burial site. Appease your appetite with an authentic Chinese lunch and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Beijing hotel.

This small-group, full-day sightseeing tour of Xi'an with an English-speaking guide offers personalized attention and a flexible itinerary. Explore the renowned Terracotta Army Museum, marveling at over 7,000 life-sized warriors arranged in battle formation across three excavated pits. Then, sit down to a traditional Xi'an lunch at a family restaurant to sample the regional flavors.