Top China Tours by Duration in 2026

Escape the crowds and discover Xian’s rich history on this small-group tour, starting with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Explore the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, walk or bike along the ancient City Wall, and more. With hotel pickup, a guide, entrance tickets, and a buffet lunch included, this tour offers a seamless way to experience Xian’s top landmarks. Ticket only, Terracotta Warriors only, and private options also available.

Discover the stories behind Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City during a small-group walking tour in Beijing. Explore all the key sites including the Imperial Garden, and discover fun facts about the Ming and Qing dynasties from your guide. Alternatively, explore Jingshan Park, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Beijing's cityscape, including an unparalleled view of the Forbidden City, instead of Tiananmen Square.

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 and 2-day tour also available.

Enjoy a hassle-free visit to Beijing’s Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square on this half-day group guided tour. Navigate crowds with a guide who organizes your tickets and shows you the best ways to explore each site. The tour is offered in English with a smaller group size allowing plenty of attention and time for questions.

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.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this half-day private tour of Shanghai. Hit all the major attractions, including the Bund, the French Concession, Yu Garden, Old Town, and the Pudong Financial District. Stop in a local tea house for a sample of traditional Chinese tea. Round-trip transportation from the cruise port or your hotel provided.

Combine pandas and a UNESCO World Heritage site in one experience, without having to book separate outings, on this private or small-group half-day tour in Beijing. Go see giant panda bears at the Panda House in the Beijing Zoo.Then tour the Summer Palace, an original royal garden, and enjoy a pleasant boat ride (fee extra) on scenic Kunming Lake, all in just a few hours.

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.

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.

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.

During this fully customizable, private Shanghai tour, you get to call the shots. Enjoy a tailor-made itinerary—designed with your unique interests in mind—and choose between lunch and dinner options. Return travelers who have already ticked off the main sights can opt for lesser-known locations, like Jade Buddha Temple, Tianzifang Creative Park, or the Shanghai Propaganda Art Poster Center.

Join a direct local operator to discover Zhangjiajie’s hidden wilderness! This 2-day high-value hiking experience maximizes your time in nature: soar up via Bailong Elevator, witness Hallelujah Mountains in ‘Avatar’, catch the sunset at Tianzi Mountain, and challenge your mettle on the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge and Tianmen Mountain Skywalk. We invite you to compare: our mini group features upfront, all-inclusive price covering in-park transport like cable cars and elevators that some agencies sneak in later as local payments. - Top 3 Highlights: Avatar Mountains + Glass Bridge + Tianmen Mountain - Beat the Crowds: Navigate a classic route with a local insider guide to skip the lines - All-inclusive: Hotel transfers, entry tickets, and in-park facilities (elevators, cable cars, escalators, shuttles) - Our ‘3 Nos’ Promise: NO shopping, NO middlemen, NO hidden charges

Customize this private guided tour of Shanghai by picking two to three attractions to visit. On the half-day tour you can either follow a suggested itinerary or choose based on your interests. Attractions include the well-preserved Yuyuan Garden, the Bund or Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao) with skyline views, the French quarter, and more.

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.

Discover several UNESCO-listed sites in Beijing in just a few hours on this action-packed half-day walking tour. The tour will help you save time and see Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City in half a day, with a guide to provide enriching commentary. All entrance fees are included so you’ll save time waiting in entrance crowds, and have more time to explore.

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.

Avoid the rush of large group tours and visit the Terracotta Warriors at a more relaxed pace on this small-group guided tour. After hotel pickup from your centrally located Xian accommodation, travel by air-conditioned minivan to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors Museum, and visit all three excavated pits and the artifact exhibition. Plus, enjoy a buffet lunch. City tour and private tour upgrades available.

See three of Beijing’s top cultural and historical highlights, without having to book separate tours, on this full-day group tour. Stroll amid the grandeur of Tiananmen Square; marvel at the architecture at the Forbidden City; and see the verdant splendor that surrounds the Badaling section of the Great Wall. Alongside your local guide, learn about the rich history and distinctive culture of China and enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from central Beijing hotels.

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.

Enjoy a more immersive way to explore popular Shanghai areas such as Xintiandi and the French Concession—and sample many traditional dishes—on this small-group food tour. With your guide in the lead, discover sights and bites you'd miss on your own. Look forward to sampling Shanghainese dishes such as scallion oil noodles, soup dumplings, steamed buns, and more, and learn about the history and culture of the city.

Explore Macau’s highlights in just a few hours, without having to plan or deal with logistics, on a private half-day tour led by a local insider. Visit iconic sites such as Guia Lighthouse, Mandarin’s House, and the Macau Giant Panda Pavilion. Travel comfortably with hotel, cruise port, or bridge pickup, and entrance fees included. Meals are at your own expense.

With a maximum of nine travelers for intimacy and speed, small-group travel doesn’t get much smaller than this door-to-door tour. Explore the famous Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall with pre-booked tickets. Explore the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace; checkoff Tiananmen Square, Jingshan Park, and the Beijing National Stadium; and enjoy two delicious lunches. Upgrade to add an evening Acrobat Show.

Visit the Great Wall on this tour from Beijing with a private driver. Get picked up at your hotel and travel to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a less crowded section. Explore independently and hike along the wall to see its many panoramic views at your own pace. Optional extras include a cable car ride and toboggan ride. Customize the start time of this private tour to suit your schedule.