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 2025
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.


8-Day Beijing–Xi'an–Shanghai Tour


11-Day Tour: Beijing – Xi'an – Guilin/Yangshuo – Shanghai


12-Day Beijing-Xi'an-Chengdu-Guilin/Yangshuo-Shanghai Tour


2-Week Private China Tour with Panda Experience


14-Day Beijing–Xi'an–Zhangjiajie-Guilin-Shanghai Private Tour
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Beauty of Beijing
![]() Colin (our tour guide) and Xia (our driver) were excellent! Colin took us to the places where it is not as crowded, took us to ecellent restaurants. He is also very knowledgeable with the history. Xia made sure our drive is smooth and dropped us off as close as possible to the areas to limit walking. A great team! Will request for them in the future when we come back. God bless! More
Len, Mar 2025
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My Family loved China Travel for Beijing.
![]() My family and I really enjoyed the service and itinerary in Beijing with Tom from China Travel. Absolutely above and beyond our expectations and we highly recommend booking with them. ? More
Brian, Mar 2025
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Beijing March 2025 with Jiang
![]() I had an incredible experience touring Beijing with our guide, Jiang! His deep knowledge of the city's culture and history truly enriched our visit. Jiang’s enthusiasm for sharing fascinating stories and insights made every stop memorable. What impressed me most was his willingness to adapt to changes throughout the tour. Whether it was adjusting our schedule or accommodating special requests, Jiang handled everything with a positive attitude and remarkable patience. He consistently went the extra mile to ensure we were not only having fun but also safe. His friendly demeanor made it easy to connect and enjoy our time together. Additionally, his restaurant recommendations were spot-on—each meal was a delicious adventure that showcased the best of local cuisine. If we return to Beijing in the future, we will definitely seek out Jiang again! More
Yinkhang, Mar 2025
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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.

9-Day Private Tour: Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai

10-Day Family Tour to Beijing, Guilin, and Hong Kong

11-Day China Beijing Xian Guilin and Shanghai Tours

12-Day China Tour with Yangtze River Cruise
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.

4-Day In-Depth Panda Tour to Wolong

13-Day Beijing–Xi'an–Lhasa–Shanghai Private Tour

13-Day Chinese Cuisine Tour

13-Day Educational Family Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu and Shanghai

13-Day Silk Road Tour
FAQ about Visiting China
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.