Top China Culture - page 6

See the sights of Hong Kong with a private guide on a customizable, walking half-day tour. Get a detailed introduction to the area at the beginning of your trip before you explore more on your own, or shape the tour to your interests if you have limited time. Focus on anything from history and culture to food and local markets.

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.

Shanghai is one of Asia’s most dynamic shopping destinations, offering everything from modern malls and designer boutiques to historic streets lined with traditional specialty shops. On this private shopping tour, your itinerary is tailored around your interests—whether you’re hunting for fashion, souvenirs, silk, electronics, antiques, or custom-made clothing. With a local guide to navigate the city’s vast retail scene, discover both well-known shopping hubs and hidden local markets, learn where to find authentic goods, and pick up insider tips on bargaining.

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.

1. PRO TEAM: DRIVER + GUIDE Most tours have one person who drives and guides. We provide a professional driver AND an expert guide. Your guide focuses 100% on you while the driver handles the complex roads. 2. SAVE ENERGY: DOOR-TO-DOOR Chongqing is hilly. We drop you at the entrance and pick you up where you finish. No long walks to parking lots or backtracking up stairs. 3. 100% CUSTOMIZED We offer full customization. Whether you want a specific site or a slower pace for seniors and children, we tailor the day to your interests. 4. MUST-SEE SIGHTS Visit Liziba (train through building), Kuixinglou (3D streets), and Hongya Cave (stunning river views). 5. TWO FLEXIBLE OPTIONS Option A: Night View. Best viewpoints for the famous glowing skyline. Option B: Day Tour + Cruise. Visit Ciqikou Ancient Town and enjoy a Yangtze River cruise. 6. AUTHENTIC FOOD ADVICE No tourist traps. Your guide gives honest local recommendations based on your taste, from spicy to mild dishes.

Join this small group and get to the best parts of Xian, including the Terracotta Army, the city wall, pagodas, and the Muslim bazaar. Your guide will collect you from your hotel, and you’ll set off in an air conditioned minivan for the Terracotta Warriors. Then visit the Wild Goose Pagoda, followed by the city walls. Finally you’ll visit the Muslim quarter where there are some wonderful restaurants where you can have dinner (own expense).

Sprawling across 743 acres (301 hectares) of lake and garden, the Summer Palace was designed to keep the imperial court entertained through Beijing’s long, hot summers. Skip the guidebook and go with a private guide to steer you to the highlights of this vast expanse, and beat the long lines by prebooking this convenient door-to-door tour.

Explore Beijing’s key landmarks with a private guide on a tailored tour. Visit the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City, with an option to include the Summer Palace. Choose from packages offering subway transfer or private car transport and a local lunch. Enjoy personalized guidance to experience Beijing’s rich history and culture without rushing.

Gain a better understanding of Chinese culture on this full-day tour to Shenzhen from the Kowloon area of Hong Kong. With help from your guide, make your way from Kowloon into Shenzhen by crossing the border on foot. Spend hours exploring the Shenzhen Museum of History and Folk Center before taking a lunch break of your choice. Afterward, get more time to wander the China Folk Culture Village and the 5-story Luohu Commerical City.

Make full use of your short stay in Guangzhou by taking this fully customized half day tour with the local expert guide. Experience the city like a local by visiting the beautiful parks, famed temple, memorial hall, markets as well as some of magnificent historic sites. Get a great overview of the city’s culture, life and sounds that it has to offer, optional Dim-sum meal allow you to savor the best local delicacies. Enjoy the flexible departure time based on your own schedule.

Make the most of your time in Hangzhou and see only what interests you on this private day tour from Shanghai by bullet train. Work with your guide to customize your itinerary to suit your unique interests, adding stops at the likes of Leifeng Pagoda or Hefang Street. Your package includes transfers, guide, bullet train tickets, and lunch. Upgrade to add a West Lake boat ride and entry to Lingyin Temple.

Experience an enlightening and entertaining night about the Silk Road in Xian at the Xi 'an Huaxia Cultural Tourism Grand Theater. Following pickup from your hotel, you’ll watch a performance of the award-winning Legend of the Camel Bell, with high-tech live-action performances and actors, about the culture and history of the Silk Road in China. You will be driven back to your hotel after the show.

Planning your visit to Xi'an is not easy, especially you have to book all attraction tickets in advance now. Let us make your trip easy, stress-free by reserving your Terra-cotta Warriors tickets before you travel, you can bypass the crowds and explore the massive museum independently. Of course, you can upgrade for an escorted group tour or a private guided tour to learn the histories and stories about the museum. Or add a private round-trip transfer service to let our friendly driver pick you up from Xi'an city hotel or airport to make your trip more convenient and time-saving.

Learn about the history and highlights of the Forbidden City with ease, thanks to this convenient tour and ticket package. To help you get inside quicker, admission is included, as well as a guided tour so you can learn tales of emperors and the site’s construction. Also, benefit from the flexibility to choose an upgraded package with Tiananmen Square admission.

Enjoy a hassle-free trip to one of Shanghai's biggest attractions by prebooking your tickets for the Oriental Pearl Tower. Show your QR code at the entrance to the 1,536-foot (468-meter) tower and enjoy a bird's eye view of the whole city from the observatory, learn about the city's history at the Shanghai History Museum, and enjoy a multimedia show.

Badaling – the most iconic, well-preserved section of China’s Great Wall and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is yours to explore with our exclusive VIP access perk: skip the endless ticket lines, breeze through dedicated entry channels. Ditch the public transit hassle and crowded tour buses with our tailor-made private transfer service: your professional driver will pick you up at your Beijing hotel at your preferred time, drive you directly to Badaling, and drop you back afterward when your adventure wraps up. Customize your day by pairing Badaling with nearby gems like Ming Tombs, the classic Summer Palace or city attraction. Upgrade to a private guide package for immersive historical insights, hidden spot tips, and hassle-free hiking leads. Every vehicle comes with complimentary water and snacks, and we offer flexible options from 5-seater sedans to 55-seater coaches to fit your group size.

The Temple of Heaven is one of Beijing’s most in-demand attractions and ticket purchase lines can get extremely long. Skip the hassle of struggling with Chinese apps and payment methods, and reserve your tickets online, in advance, in your home currency using this convenient service. Book tickets only, or upgrade to add a private guide and/or door-to-door round-trip transfers to make your day even easier.

Discover the best of Beijing during this guided tour to top highlights. See landmarks like the Temple of Heaven, ride a rickshaw through Hutong Alleys, and explore the beautiful gardens of the Summer Palace. This tour is limited to a small group to ensure a more personal experience, includes entrance tickets to avoid long ticket lines, and offers hotel pickup within the third ring road for added convenience.

It’s possible to visit the Great Wall of China from Beijing, even with just a few hours. Leave the logistics to someone else and enjoy personalized attention on this private half-day tour on the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Cable car, chair lift, and toboggan ride included, as well as round-trip private transportation from your hotel in Beijing.

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 more of Nanjing in less time on this private customizable tour with your own guide, plus hotel or station pickup and drop-off. Choose heritage sites like Chaotian Palace, Sun Yatsen Mausoleum, or the Memorial of the Nanjing Massacre, or natural attractions such as Purple Mountain or Xuanwu Lake. Your day includes a local lunch; entrance fees are at your expense.

The Great Wall is a must-see attraction when in Beijing, but visiting on your own can mean crowded public transport and language difficulties. Simplify your experience with this private tour from the airport or your hotel. Enjoy pickup and private transfer to the Mutianyu section. Ascend by cable car and enjoy ample time to walk between the parapets, admiring watchtowers and views before descending by cable car.

Visit the world-renowned Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses Museum and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda on a full-day private tour in Xi’an. Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed mausoleum complex that contains thousands of Terracotta Warriors and other life-sized statues. Then, discover the significance of Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a Buddhist structure that dates to the Tang Dynasty. Travel with a private guide who can customize your day to your interests. Includes lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore two attractions on one private day tour: The water town of Zhujiajiao and the highlights of Shanghai. Travel to Zhujiajiao, an ancient town of canals and Ming- and Qing-dynasty buildings. In Shanghai, you can visit your choice of attractions based on your interests, such as the Bund, Yu Garden, or Jade Buddha Temple. Upgrade to add meals or a gondola ride to your itinerary.