Top China Day Trips - page 36

Fulfill your Great Wall dream with this full-day private tour starting in Shanghai! Take the high-speed bullet train to Beijing and discover the Great Wall of China, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spanning over 2,000 years, this incredible ancient wonder embodies the ingenuity of ancient China. After arriving in Beijing, your expert local guide will pick the best wall section (Badaling, Juyongguan or Mutianyu) based on real-time traffic to guarantee a hassle-free trip. Trek the iconic stone walls, explore historic beacon towers, and admire the spectacular scenery of this world-famous landmark. At the end of your tour, you may opt to travel back to Shanghai by high-speed train or stay over in Beijing. Your all-inclusive deal covers Shanghai-Beijing high-speed train tickets, a professional English-speaking guide and entrance tickets to the Great Wall.

On this small-group tour limited to just 10 travelers, you'll visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding with insightful commentary from a professional English-speaking guide, and cruise beneath the majestic Leshan Giant Buddha—a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of China's most iconic landmarks. At midday, you'll sit down to an authentic Sichuan lunch that reveals the region's lesser-known flavors beyond the cliché of "spicy food." In the afternoon, let a local insider lead you through the winding streets and alleyways of Leshan to uncover its most treasured culinary secrets. This tour is perfect for travelers who seek a deep immersion into China's natural and cultural heritage, as well as those who love exploring local life. Book now for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Sichuan.

Start your day with convenient hotel pickup in Chengdu and head to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Witness the playful giant pandas and adorable baby pandas during their most active hours, perfect for capturing unforgettable photos. After enjoying a tasty lunch featuring local Sichuan dishes, visit the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha. Stroll along the Nine-Bend Plank Road for up-close views of this monumental statue and the scenic rivers converging nearby. With an English-speaking guide, you'll gain insights into the rich history and culture surrounding these remarkable sites. - Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Chengdu - Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding - Enjoy a local lunch with popular Sichuan specialties - Explore the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha and scenic views

Enjoy a flexible private day tour in Kunming with a local English-speaking guide, private vehicle, driver, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Choose from Stone Forest, Green Lake Park, Dianchi Lake, Dounan Flower Market, Kunming Old Street, temples, local markets, or food spots. The route can be adjusted based on your interests, pace, weather, and traffic. This is a no-shopping private tour, ideal for couples, families, small groups, and first-time visitors.

Take bullet train G2529 (07:41–09:45) from Beijing to Datong with your private guide in the early morning. Upon arriving in Datong, first explore Datong Ancient City. Boasting a 2,300-year history, it once served as the Northern Wei Dynasty capital. Admire its well-preserved ancient city wall, classic military architecture, Nine-Dragon Screen and old temples to experience authentic northern Chinese history and folk culture. Have local lunch at a characteristic restaurant, then visit Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site carved 1,500 years ago under the Northern Wei Dynasty. The site contains 45 main caves and over 51,000 stone Buddhas. Representing peak early Chinese Buddhist cave art, it merges Chinese, Indian and Central Asian styles and records ancient northern China’s cultural integration. Return to Beijing by train and check in at your hotel.

While strolling among the lush tea bushes in Mengdingshan, you will discover interesting facts about the beverage. You can get hands-on experience in tea-picking and tea-making with a tea master from the largest tea plantation family. The tea master will teach you the right way to pluck a young bud with a single leaf or show you the way to make the tea with just a thin pair of cotton gloves in a metal heated wok, tossed the leaves by hands.

Skip the crowds and get out of Beijing with this private guided tour to Chengde. In the company of just your party and a guide, explore the 18th-century Mountain Resort palace complex with its outstanding examples of Chinese landscape gardening and architecture. From your guide, learn about Chinese tradition and the aesthetic influence of diverse ethnic groups.

Spend much less and enjoy much more at Jinshanling Great Wall! Not worry to have crowds on the Great Wall! You'll have the Great Wall to yourself most of the time!

Spend a day volunteering at the Dujiangyan Panda Base, get personal with giant pandas, and help with their rehabilitation. You’ll get to make panda food, help clean the enclosures, and help feed the pandas. Your tour guide will make sure everything is taken care of for you, so you can enjoy your time with the fluffy pandas. Lunch is also included.

Following the footsteps of ancient Silk Road to Kuqa, a historical and cultural city in Xinjiang. Visit the stunning Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, which is earliest large-scale Grottoes in China with the most western geographical location. Enjoy the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon with natural wonders. * Private transportation with good AC * English Speaking Guide Service * Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off * 7/24 English Service Online

Express adventure to see Terracotta Warriors from Beijing within a day with bullet trains is not a dream. We'll make it come true. Brief schedule: 5 am: A driver will meet you in your hotel in Beijing to transfer you to Beijing West Train Station to catch the 7:00 a.m. bullet train to Xian. 11:21 am: Your Xian guide and driver will meet you at Xian North Train Station. They'll drive you to Terracotta Warriors instantly. 12:30 pm: Arrive at the Museum. We'll treat you a gourmet lunch. 1:00 - 4 pm: Tour Terracotta Warriors. 7:00 pm: Bullet train back to Beijing. 11:30 pm: A driver will pick you up from Beijing W. Station and transfer you to your hotel. "We had a fantastic one-day tour of the Museum of Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. Our guide, Daniel, was all we could hope for; he was there to meet us when the overnight train arrived; displayed an immense wealth of knowledge about the site; and was very pleasant and entertaining throughout the day. " -- Michael C., Canada

1) The Classical Gardens of Suzhou are a group of gardens in Suzhou. panning a period of almost one thousand years, these gardens, most of them built by scholars, standardized many of the key features of classical Chinese garden design with constructed landscapes mimicking natural scenery of rocks, hills, and rivers with strategically located pavilions and pagodas. That is exactly why we want you to spend a whole day to touch the four most famous gardens in Suzhou by driving from Shanghai for about 1.5 hours. 2) The four finest gardens were selected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site to represent the art of Suzhou-style classical gardens. 3) Driving from Shanghai rather than taking a bullet train (although with frequent departures) can save you big hassle of the check-in and check-out at the train station where it is often chaotic and time-consuming. The highway between Shanghai and Suzhou is of great condition and very safe to use. 4) Excellent English-speaking guide.

Join our English-guided day tour from Guangzhou to the stunning Kaiping Diaolou, where East meets West in these iconic watchtowers. Explore ancient villages, learn the stories behind these unique structures, and capture unforgettable photos in a peaceful countryside setting. We give you, Round-trip transport from Guangzhou, Expert English-speaking guide, Small group experience, Ideal for history and culture lovers

Join us for an unforgettable one-day private tour from Guangzhou to Foshan, where you’ll explore the essence of Lingnan culture through three must-see attractions: the majestic Xiqiao Mountain, the historic Foshan Ancestral Temple, and the spectacular Qianguqing Eternal Love Show. With over 10 years of experience in guiding international travelers, your local team knows every corner of these cultural gems. Whether it’s the ancient temples, hidden trails, or the best seats for the lion dance shows — we make sure you don’t miss a thing. If you’re passionate about Chinese culture, martial arts, or simply want to discover the real soul of southern China, this tour is a must.

Travel from Chongqing to the Dazu Rock Carvings on a private full-day tour focused on the Buddhist cliff carvings, preserved Song dynasty details, and cultural stories behind this UNESCO-listed heritage area. Your selected-language guide and private driver handle the long round-trip transfer, tickets, and on-site timing, so you can focus on Baodingshan, Beishan, and the most meaningful carvings without arranging transport on your own. Hotel pickup and drop-off within central Chongqing, private vehicle service, guide service, and the Dazu Rock Carvings combo ticket are included. This tour is best for travelers interested in Chinese art, religion, heritage, and history at a flexible private pace. Meals, personal expenses, gratuities, and optional activities outside the listed route are not included.

Leave Chongqing for a private full-day tour to Wulong Three Natural Bridges, a UNESCO-listed karst landscape known for huge natural stone arches, sinkholes, cliffs, and movie-famous valley scenery. Your selected-language guide and private driver handle the long round-trip transfer, admission, and scenic-area shuttle or bus arrangements, so the day feels manageable even without public-transport planning. The route focuses on the Three Natural Bridges scenic area at a comfortable private pace, with time for viewpoints, ravine walks, elevator and shuttle transitions, and photo stops. Central Chongqing hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Meals, gratuities, personal expenses, and extra attractions such as Longshuixia Gorge, Fairy Mountain, or Furong Cave are not included unless separately arranged.

Travel from Beijing to Xi'an by high-speed train for a private same-day visit to the Terracotta Warriors. This long but efficient itinerary is designed for travelers who have limited time in China and want to see one of the country's most important archaeological sites without arranging train tickets, local transfers, and museum admission separately. Your Xi'an guide meets you on arrival, leads you through the Terracotta Warriors Museum, and shares the history of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's underground army. Private transfers in Beijing and Xi'an are arranged to keep the day as smooth as possible.

Travel from Chengdu to the Leshan Giant Buddha with a private guide and driver, making the full-day visit easier than arranging long-distance transport on your own. Your guide explains the history, carving work, river setting, and Buddhist meaning of this UNESCO-listed site while helping you choose the best available viewing route. This private tour works well for culture travelers, photographers, and first-time visitors to Sichuan. Guide service, private vehicle with driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, and Leshan Giant Buddha admission are included. Meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are not included.

Spend a full day with a private guide and driver experiencing Guilin's classic scenery: a Li River cruise through karst peaks and time in Yangshuo after disembarkation. The route is designed for first-time visitors who want the river views, countryside atmosphere, and Yangshuo flexibility without arranging cruise tickets, pier transfers, and return transport on their own. Your guide coordinates hotel pickup, cruise boarding, Yangshuo timing, and the return journey so the day feels smooth from start to finish. After the cruise, explore West Street, enjoy photo stops, or discuss optional Yangshuo countryside activities with your guide. Private guide service, private vehicle with driver, central Guilin hotel pickup and drop-off or Yangshuo transfer coordination, and the Li River cruise ticket are included. Meals and drinks unless provided by the cruise operator, gratuities, personal expenses, and optional Yangshuo activities are not included.

Travel from Guilin to the Longji Rice Terraces on a private day tour designed for travelers who want mountain scenery, village atmosphere, and seasonal viewpoints without arranging the long transfer on their own. Your private guide and driver keep the day smooth, with time for scenic overlooks, terraced-field walks, photos, and local culture along the route. This experience is especially strong for nature lovers, photographers, families, and first-time visitors to Guangxi. Private guide service, private vehicle with driver, centrally located Guilin hotel pickup and drop-off, and Longji Rice Terraces admission are included. Meals, personal expenses, gratuities, and optional local in-scenic-area transport or village add-ons are paid on site if chosen.

Explore the Dujiangyan Irrigation System on a private day trip from Chengdu with a dedicated guide and private vehicle. This UNESCO-listed water-control project has helped shape Sichuan for more than 2,000 years, and your guide will explain the ancient engineering behind Yuzui, Feishayan, Baopingkou, Anlan Bridge, and the temples and waterways around the scenic area. This tour keeps the day focused on Dujiangyan rather than rushing multiple stops. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, pre-arranged admission, and a flexible pace for photos, short walks, and questions. Choose an English-speaking or Spanish-speaking guide option; meals, gratuities, personal expenses, and optional paid rides inside the scenic area are not included.

Don’t let the fact that you’re on a cruise ship stop you from experiencing some of Beijing’s incredible historical landmarks when you get to China. Take a bullet train from Tianjin to Beijing to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City on this private shore excursion. Walk around the grand halls and courtyards of this historic palace with a private guide by your side giving you customized commentary and personalized attention.

Travel by bullet train from Beijing to Tianjin, a relaxing 30-minute ride through the Chinese suburbs. Accompany wtih your friendly private guide, visit Tianjin Former Residence of Puyi, Ancient Culture Street, Heping Business Street (HePing Lu ShangYeJie), and the interesting Porcelain House. In addition, sample Chinese snacks and indulge in a bit of shopping, then take the bullet train back to Beijing. A comprehensive package with private driver, entrance fees and lunch are all inclusive.

Travel by bullet train from Hangzhou to Suzhou, a relaxing bullet train experience. With your local guide, visit the Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, Pingjiang Road and leisurely enjoy boat ride along ancient grand canal. Round trip 1st class bullet train ticket are all inclusive. 1: Tour Suzhou’s signature sights with a private guide 2: Take in the highlights of The Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill and Pingjiang Road 3: Reach the city the speedy way, by first-class bullet train 4: Relax with pickup and drop-off direct from your Hangzhou hotel Read more about - Private Day Trip to Suzhou from Hangzhou by Bullet