China Tours & Trips 2020
116 trips to China tours from 162 tour companies. 7,480 reviews. 4.2/5 avg rating.
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Style
Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
Theme
Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Continents Visited
Rivers & Seas Visitied
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Explore China
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
12 days
$ 268 / day
$ 3,380
From :
$ 3,950
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
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Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore the Longmen Grottoes and wonder at the thousands of Buddha statues carved directly from the limestone cliffs, including the 17-metre-high Vairocana.
- Take a spectacular hike along the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and see towers that date back to the Ming dynasty about 600 years ago.
- Fall in love with Chinese food during a vegetarian feast at a Buddhist temple, a home-cooked lunch with a family in rural Xi’an, a Beijing (Peking) duck dinner, and more.
- Check out the mind-blowing Terracotta Army, then head to a local’s house for lunch and some insight into how life has changed since farmers discovered the vast mausoleum.
- Immerse yourself in Tibetan culture with a two-day stay in Xiahe, an autonomous Tibetan region with a deeply ingrained Buddhist tradition centred around the legendary Labrang Monastery, without having to apply for a permit for Tibet.
Beijing, Shanghai, Tibet, China
Majestic China & Yangtze River 14 Days 12 Nights
14 days
$ 143 / day
$ 1,999
Travel Style :
Array
Full on
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Visit the Great Wall, which is one of the man-built architectures
- Visit to the world-famous and historic Tiananmen Square
- Explore Yichang,the cultural and economic center of the western Hubei Province
- Explore the Three Gorges Dam Site, located in the middle of the Xiling Gorge
- Enjoy a memorable excursion to cruise along the serenely beautiful gorges of the Yangtze
- Visit the extraordinary Shibaozhai pagoda
- Enjoy the tour to witness the famous "Terra Cotta Warriors"
- Visit the Shanghai Museum and view the exhibits of ancient Chinese art.
Beijing, Chongqing, Great Wall of China, Imperial Palace, Nanjing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City, Three Gorges, Three Gorges Dam, Tiananmen Square, Xian, Yangtze Delta, Yangtze River, Yichang, China
China: Great Wall Hike, Bike & Kung Fu
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
7 days
$ 241 / day
$ 1,715
From :
$ 2,275
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
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Mixed
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Take a longer hike along unrestored sections of the Great Wall away from the tourist hordes, admiring the views of winding mountain ranges and endless horizons.
- Discover local life near the Great Wall when staying at a family-run local guesthouse, sitting down to a delicious home-cooked meal each evening.
- Find your zen while learning kung fu from a local master. Learn the basic principles and common misconceptions of this martial art while being guided through moves and practices.
- Explore the Forbidden City and then cycle around Beijing on a bike tour that takes you through parks, temples and winding alleyways.
- Learn the ways of Chinese daily life and culture, stopping by for home-cooked meals with families during your adventure. There’s no better way to get under the skin of a place than speaking to those who call it home.
Beijing, China
Hong Kong:Gateway to China
4 days
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Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore Hong Kong, the ‘City of lights’
- Visit the Stanley Market and Victoria Peak
- Visit the Ruins of St. Paul and Mount Fortress
- Full day tour of Macau
Hong Kong, Victoria Peak, China
China Sampler
10 days
$ 330 / day
$ 3,299
Travel Style :
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Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Luxury (5*)
Highlights
Visits:
- With only 16 guests or fewer, you’ll have a better vantage and more time at the Terra Cotta Army.
- Feel the ancient rhythms of Xian as you explore the Muslim market with an engaging, savvy resident.
- Delve into the traditional ways of China when you meet tea farmers at their home near Hangzhou.
- An intimate stroll along historic Pingjiang Road is the best way to appreciate the splendor of Suzhou’s centuries-old Song Dynasty architecture.
Beijing, Great Wall of China, Shanghai, Suzhou, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Xian, China
Hong Kong with Macau
6 days
$ 265 / day
$ 1,589
Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level :
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Very Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Visit Stanley Market, where narrow streets are filled with inexpensive clothing and arts and crafts stalls
- Visit the fascinating Macau Museum to learn more about this truly unique place
Hong Kong, China
Imperial Jewels of China
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
13 days
$ 263 / day
$ 3,417
Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Moderate
Lodging Level :
The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Luxury (5*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore cosmopolitan Shanghai, imperial treasures like the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, and cruise the wildly beautiful Three Gorges region of the legendary Yangtze.
- Visit the Great wall of China and explore its winding pathways and marvel
- Visit Shibaozhai Temple, a 12-story pavilion built in 1650 along the Yangtze.
- See Old Shanghai and travel along the elegant Bund, stopping to admire some of its historic buildings and city views.
Beijing, Great Wall of China, Shanghai, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City, Three Gorges, Xian, China
China's Silk Road
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
14 days
$ 219 / day
$ 3,280
From :
$ 4,130
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Follow the route of the ancient Silk Road, travelling in the footsteps of countless generations of nomads and traders
- Discover the unreal, ancient rainbow-coloured landscape of Zhangye, a UNESCO site that looks like countless pots of bright paint have been spilled across sandstone mountains. You won't be able to put your camera away!
- Learn about the rapid development happening in western China as you travel between ancient regional centres and modern cities.
- Ride a camel across the sand dunes in Dunhuang in search of Crescent Lake, a desert oasis that has to be seen to be believed.
- Visit the frontier town of Kashgar and take in the animal market before sipping tea at a 100-year-old tea house.
- Explore the famous Mogao Caves, which have been called home by Buddhist monks since the fourth century AD.
Beijing, Kashgar, China
Beijing to Hong Kong Adventure
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
12 days
$ 225 / day
$ 2,745
From :
$ 3,638
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Full on
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- See the heart of China and get under the skin of all of its highlights, made easy with the vast high-speed train network across the country. You’ll be flying!
- Greet your host in a guesthouse near the Great Wall and join in on a dumpling making demonstration for dinner to get ready for your Great Wall hike the next morning.
- Soak in the serenity and fresh mountain air in a temple stay in Mt Qingcheng and connect your mind, body and soul with a meditation session and tai chi class.
- Immerse yourself in the local countryside in the Yangshuo region, exploring the riverbanks and karsts by bike, and stopping by a local home for a freshly prepared lunch.
- Embrace the epicurean delights of China, from a leader-led tour of Xi’an’s Muslim quarter, full of authentic snacks, to the City of Gastronomy, Chengdu, for some local delicacies, including hotpot!
Beijing, Chengdu, Guilin, Hong Kong, Yangshuo, China
Family China & the Yangtze
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
12 days
$ 500 / day
$ 5,995
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Luxury (5*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Embark on a three-night cruise upon the Yangtze River aboard all-balcony Sanctuary 'Yangzi Explorer'
- Cruise with an A&K Young Explorers Guide who leads young guests in fun, age-appropriate learning activities, such as Mandarin lessons, crafts and games
- Walk atop the less-visited Mutianyu section of the Great Wall - if you like, hop on a toboggan and ride back down
- Visit giant pandas roaming freely in their natural habitat
- Enjoy a dumpling-making demonstration for a unique Chef's Table experience
- Stop at a pottery factory where you make your own miniature terra cotta soldier on a fun artisan visit
- Ride Like a Local in a pedicab in Beijing through a hutong
Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Great Wall of China, Shanghai, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City, Three Gorges Dam, Xian, Yangtze River, Yichang, China
Highlights Of China
10 days
$ 267 / day
$ 2,665
Travel Style :
Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore Terracotta Warriors
- Explore the exotic streets of the Muslim Quarter
- Discover Tiananmen Square
- Visit to Forbidden City
Beijing, Shanghai, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Xian, China
Journey through the Himalayas: Lhasa to Kathmandu ...
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
17 days
$ 6,541
Travel Style :
Array
Full on
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Visits:
Everest Base Camp, Himalayas, Kathmandu, Lhasa, Potala Palace, Turquoise coast, China, Nepal, Tibet
Hong Kong with Macau & Shanghai
9 days
$ 225 / day
$ 2,029
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Very Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Visit Stanley Market, where narrow streets are filled with inexpensive clothing and arts and crafts stalls
- Visit the fascinating Macau Museum to learn more about this truly unique place
- Visit Fuxing Park, where locals play chess, dance, practice tai chi, and more
Hong Kong, Shanghai, China
Southwest China: Yunnan's mountains & minorities
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
14 days
$ 5,741
Travel Style :
Array
Full on
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Visits:
Dali, Kunming, Lijiang, Napa, Shangri-La, China
China: Private Guided Adventure by Disney to Beij ...
12 days
$ 672 / day
$ 8,059
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Moderate
Lodging Level :
The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Luxury (5*)
Highlights
Visits:
- The History Of Beijing: Explore Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City on a privately guided tour. Walk along the Great Wall—one of the Seven New Wonders of the World—and see the beautiful forests below.
- Meet China's Pandas: Observe a variety of delightful pandas on a privately guided visit to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding—China's premier institution devoted to the preservation of these rare and beloved animals.
- Terracotta Warriors And Horses In Xi'an: Take an excursion to Xi'an for a privately guided visit to see the platoons of terracotta warriors and horses. Buried with China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di, these reddish clay sculptures are among the most significant archeological finds of the 20th century!
- Explore Hong Kong: Be awed by the panoramic vistas of Hong Kong from atop Victoria Peak, shop at the world-famous Stanley Market and enjoy this city's excellent culinary offerings.
- Cultural Entertainment: Enjoy traditional Chinese culture with a performance of the Sichuan Opera—featuring the magical art of face changing. Be amazed when you see actors changing more than 10 masks in under 20 seconds!
- Visit Hong Kong Disneyland Resort And Shanghai Disneyland Resort: Top off your visit to Hong Kong with the magical experience of Hong Kong Disneyland, which boasts 7 lands. And while you're on the mainland, thrill to Shanghai Disney Resort—the newest Disney Resort in existence—with a theme park featuring some attractions you can't find anywhere else!
Beijing, Chengdu, Great Wall of China, Hong Kong, Lijiang, Shanghai, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Victoria Peak, Xian, China
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Standing face-to-face with thousands of life-sized, Terra Cotta Warrior statues excavated from the vast necropolis of China’s First Emperor in Xi’an
Taking a long walking tour of the Great Wall of China
Sailing down the Li River from Guilin through an incredible landscape of sheer cliffs and peaks, resembling a dreamy ink-brushed scroll
Reaching two fabled oases on the Silk Road: Urumqi (China’s Timbuktu) and Kashgar, site of one of Asia’s largest outdoor markets and camel bazaars
Experiencing the uniqueness of Beijing
Circumnavigating the entire city wall of Xi’an by bicycle, then exploring the city within
Cruising through the remains of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River and visiting the huge hydroelectric dam that partially submerged them
Visit Apricot Valley, one of the most beautiful forests in the world
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