China Tours

China Tours

By Ruby Zhao | Updated Sep. 28, 2023

One of the four great ancient civilizations, China is the perfect destination for light adventure, family vacations, and cultural exploration. An enormous, mysterious, and beautiful land, China offers you so much to see and explore: from the Great Wall, to the skyscrapers of Shanghai, to the Roof of the World, and beyond…

Best Private China Tours for 2023

The itineraries below can give you some ideas for your China tour, especaily for your first visit. Any of them can be customized accoring to your schedule and interests.

China Golden Triangle

China Golden Triangle

8-Day Beijing Xian Shanghai Private Tour
Classic Wonders

China Classic Wonders

11-Day Private Tour to Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai
Land of Pandas

Land of Pandas

13-Day China Panda Private Tours with Yangtze Cruise
China Discovery to Natural Wonders

China Discovery to Natural Wonders

14-Day Beijing – Xi'an – Zhangjiajie - Guilin/Yangshuo – Shanghai Private Tour
Riches of China

Riches of China

13-Day Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou - Guilin/Yangshuo - Xi'an – Beijing Private Tour
Chinese Classic Wonders and Panda Keeper

Chinese Classic Wonders and Panda Keeper

12-day China Tour to Beijing-Xi'an-Chengdu-Guilin-Shanghai

Your 1:1 travel consultant will reply within 1 working day. Over 50% of our clients complete their bookings within 10 days of submitting their inquiry.

How would you travel?

When would you travel?

Having a phone number, especially with WhatsApp/iMessage capability will improve communication efficiency.

I prefer to be contacted via:

Best Private China Tours for Families

The itineraries below will give you some ideas for your family holiday in China. We are happy to tailor make any of them according to your schedule and interests.

China Family Classic Tour

China Family Classic Tour

9-Day Private Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai
Family Tour: Scenic and Imperial China

Family Tour: Scenic and Imperial China

10-Day Private Tour to Beijing, Guilin/Yangshuo and Hong Kong
Family Happiness in China

Family Happiness in China

11-Day China Beijing Xian Guilin and Shanghai Tours
Family Tour for Yangtze River Cruise and Panda

Family Tour for Yangtze River Cruise and Panda

12-Day China Tour to Beijing, Chengdu, Yangtze River Cruise and Shanghai

Private China Tours for Discovery-Seekers

If you would like to go deeper into Chinese culture or would like to discover some remote areas, the tours below might give you some ideas.

Scenic China and Holy Tibet

Scenic China and Holy Tibet

13-Day Beijing–Xi'an–Lhasa–Shanghai Private Tour
An Authentic Taste of China

An Authentic Taste of China

13-Day Chinese Cuisine Tour: Beijing – Xi'an – Chengdu – Guilin – Hong Kong
Zero-Distance Contact with Red Panda

Zero-Distance Contact with Red Panda

2-Day Tour for Wolong Red Panda Keeper Program
Explore Wild Pandas' Hometown

Explore Wild Pandas' Hometown

4-Day In-Depth Panda Tour to Wolong
Chinese Immersion Tour: Language and Culture

Chinese Immersion Tour: Language and Culture

13-Day Educational Family Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu and Shanghai
Silk Road Highlights Tours and China's Golden Triangle Cities

Silk Road Highlights Tours and China's Golden Triangle Cities

13-Day Silk Road Tour: Beijing–Xi'an–Dunhuang–Urumqi–Shanghai

Trip Notes

How to Plan a First Trip to China — 5 Easy Steps
The Top 10 China Travel Destinations in 2022/2023
The Best Ways To Go To China and Travel Around
Eating & Drinking in China

Top Things to Do

Discover the great wonders: The Forbidden City
Discover the great wonders: The Forbidden City
Hike both original and restored sections of the Great Wall.
Hike both original and restored sections of the Great Wall.
See the Terracotta Army and make your own souvenir.
See the Terracotta Army and make your own souvenir.
Enjoy the karst mountains and countryside views when you're on a Li River cruise.
Enjoy the karst mountains and countryside views when you're on a Li River cruise.
Seek an adventure in a pristine wonderland, Avatar Hallelujah Mountain.
Seek an adventure in a pristine wonderland, Avatar Hallelujah Mountain.
Experience the collision of new and old in Shanghai.
Experience the collision of new and old in Shanghai.
Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims to holy Tibet.
Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims to holy Tibet.

Trip Notes

Q: What is the best time to visit China?

A:The best times to visit China are spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October), when most of the popular places have their most tourism-friendly weather.

Q: Should I apply for a visa now, or should I wait until closer to the time of travel?

A:The Chinese visa is generally valid to enter Chinafor 3 months from the issue date. Please apply for your visa within 3 months of entry into China, according to your travel itinerary, and avoid expiry of the visa. Also don't apply too late to avoid the extra cost of express application processing. Usually it is recommended to apply about 6 weeks prior to travel and not to book things (like flights) that can't be refunded until you get a visa. Typically tourist visas are processed in four working days.

Why Travel with Global Highlights (98.8% positive customer reviews among 10,000+)

  • Unique experiences tailored to your interests: Enjoy a premium trip that goes beyond the typical tourist attractions.
  • Hassle-free travel and peace of mind: Every aspect of your trip will be carefully planned and organized by your 1:1 travel consultant.
  • Experienced and knowledgeable guides: Your guides will be local and love to work for travelers' smiles.

Get Inspired with Some Popular Itineraries

14-Day Beijing – Xi'an – Zhangjiajie - Guilin – Shanghai Private Tour 2-Day Tour for Wolong Red Panda Keeper Program 9-Day Private Tour: Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai 15-Day India and Sri Lanka Highlights Tour 18-Day China and Vietnam Highlights Tour 14-Day Vietnam and Thailand Tour 14-Day Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos Tour: Sync with Indochina's Heartbeat 11-Day India and Nepal Tour

More Travel Ideas and Inspiration

13-Day Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou - Guilin- Xi'an – Beijing Private Tour Best of Luxor and Aswan: Short Tour Planner Top 10 Things You Cannot Do in Egypt How to Plan a 2-Week Egypt, Jordan, and Israel Trip: the Top 2 Itinerary Ideas 12 Facts You May Not Know about Turkey
We are here to help you...
start planning your tailor-made trip with 1-1 help from our travel advisors.
Create Your Trip

Sign up to Our Newsletter

Be the first to receive exciting updates, exclusive promotions, and valuable travel tips from our team of experts.

Where Can We Take You Today?