Top China Tours by Duration in 2026 - page 3

Getting around China on public transport can be challenging, particularly if you don’t speak or read Chinese. Make it easy on yourself by booking a private driver direct from your door for this transport-only tour. Start at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Then, rather than piece together metro, bullet train, and buses, relax on the 2-hour drive to the Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Rather than juggling public transport, relax in air-conditioned comfort on this convenient coach tour of Lantau Island. Get skip-the-line access to the Ngong Ping 360 cable car and admire the Tian Tan Buddha. After a tour of Po Lin Monastery and a Chinese vegetarian lunch, take a boat trip around Tai O fishing village. Tour includes round-trip transfers from select Hong Kong hotels.

Get a shortcut to the best bits of Lantau Island with this comprehensive tour that includes a convenient pickup from downtown. Along the way, enjoy perks you wouldn’t get if exploring alone—such as priority cable car access to the Big Buddha. You can also enjoy a visit to Tai O fishing village, a delicious lunch, and fascinating commentary from your guide.

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.

Go off the beaten path in Beijing to visit a hutong (traditional-style neighborhood) with a private guide for an authentic experience of local Chinese cuisine and the rich culture of old Beijing. Sample more than 20 different dishes at small eateries including locally owned shops, bakeries, and restaurants. Meet the owners and learn about Chinese culinary customs on this half-day tour including all food tastings.

Skip the traditional sit-down dinner and explore Kowloon's food scene on this small-group food tasting tour. Follow your guide to a selection of curated eateries, foodie hotspots, and lively areas, including Sham Shui Po, Mongkok, and the Yau Ma Tei Fruit Market. Enjoy a wide range of local dishes, including some that have been Michelin-recommended and Bib Gourmand-awarded.

Experience Zhangjiajie’s natural beauty on this two-day guided adventure. After a convenient airport pickup and drive with marvelous views, enjoy a thrilling ride up the 1,070 foot (326 meter) Bailong Elevator, admire the region’s gorgeous landscapes from Tianzi Mountain, and follow the glass skywalk that sits 4,700 feet (1,432 meters) above sea level on Tianmen Mountain, among other stops.

Discover the highlights of Macau in just one day, without the hassle of coordinating transport and multiple stops, on this group guided day trip from Hong Kong. Travel over the 34-mile (55-kilometer) long Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge to Macau. Explore historic sites such as the Ruins of St. Paul and A-Ma Temple, stop at the Venetian Macao, and soak up the views from Macau Tower (entrance fees extra) before returning to Hong Kong by ferry.

Breeze past the long entry lines to enjoy your pre-booked tour of the Forbidden City. Follow your tour guide to visit several palaces, including the lavish Antiquarium of the Palace Museum (Treasures Museum). Learn about the ancient history, culture, and traditions that helped shape the Forbidden City through your guide's engaging commentary. Entrance fees and hotel pickup in Beijing are included.

Enhance your sightseeing experience of Shanghai on an enriching full-day excursion around the city. See some of the city’s top sights with a local English speaking guide to provide context and commentary. Highlights include the Shanghai Museum, People's Square, Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and Xintiandi. Includes entrance fees, lunch, and central Shanghai hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

Escape the bustle of Shanghai—and visit one of the region’s most beautiful and historical “water towns”—on this private, half-day trip to Zhujiajiao. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, and set off directly from your Shanghai hotel. Upon arrival in Zhujiajiao, you’ll have time to wander its ancient streets, admire its heritage architecture, go for a boat ride down its canals, and enjoy a local meal (if option selected). At tour’s end, return directly to your hotel.

Appreciate China’s provincial delights without the hassle of planning or logistics, during a full-day tour of two charming traditional towns from Shanghai. With English- and Mandarin-speaking guides to provide enriching commentary, stroll amid the botanical beauty of Suzhou’s gorgeous gardens; see the Grand Canal; visit the Panmen Gate and Suzhou Silk Museum; and cruise along the waterways of Zhouzhuang on a Chinese-style gondola.

Discover the highlights of Beijing, without having to plan a complex itinerary, on this full-day group 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; purchase special souvenirs in the bustling Pearl Market; and satisfy your appetite with a traditional Chinese lunch.

The Great Wall of China is must-see attraction when in Beijing. But getting there on your own can be difficult, especially if you’re short on time. Simplify your day on this private tour with VIP access. Choose from the Mutianyu or Badaling section of the Great Wall, and enjoy convenient hotel pickup, transfers, entrance fees, VIP fast access for the shuttle bus, cable car tickets, and a guide to provide enriching commentary.

Discover Beijing at night with ease as you travel by private vehicle. See the sights—and the lights—without struggling with taxis or waiting for strangers. Following a fixed itinerary with photo stops, discover Beijing's ancient and modern—from Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City to the Bird's Nest and the CCTV New Mansion.

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.

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.

Take the strain out of navigating Shanghai’s subway system and benefit from the expertise of a local guide on this photo-perfect tour that visits two of the area’s top attractions: Yu Garden and Zhujiajiao Water Town. Along the way, discover Shanghai cuisine over an authentic local lunch. Please note that on Mondays the tour substitutes the Jade Buddha Temple for Yu Garden and that boat rides are not included.

See the Tian Tan Buddha statue (Big Buddha) with ease on a visit to Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island. Ride the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car and enjoy a boat ride around Tai O, a quaint fishing village where the houses stand on stilts. You also have the option to upgrade to a glass-bottom crystal cabin, a private tour, or a dinner buffet cruise on Victoria Harbour.

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.

Escape the crowds at other sections of the Great Wall and soak in the scenery and history at Jinshanling during a small-group self-guided day hike from Beijing. Walk a 3.7-mile (6-kilometer) section from East Five Window Tower to Brick Crenel, with the option to enjoy daytime or sunset views With water, admission tickets, and round-trip transit from Beijing included, logistics are made simple.

Get to know Shanghai with your own guide on this full-day private tour. Admire bird’s-eye views from a Shanghai Tower, stroll along the Bund, and visit the Yuyuan Garden and bazaar. Plus, explore the Confucius Temple and Former French Concession area, and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. Choose to travel by public transport (own expense) if you're in a group of four or fewer, or upgrade to get around by private vehicle.

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.