China Tours & Trips 2020

116 trips to China tours from 162 tour companies. 7,312 reviews. 4.2/5 avg rating.

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Style 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.

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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.

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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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Tokyo, Seoul & Beijing

10 days
$ 272 / day
$ 2,719
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. 1- Very easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Visit bustling Nakamise Shopping Arcade and Asakusa Kannon Temple, the oldest of their kind in Tokyo
Visits:
Seoul, China, Japan, South Korea
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Hong Kong & Singapore

7 days
$ 253 / day
$ 1,769
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. 1- Very easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Visit Stanley Market, where narrow streets are filled with inexpensive clothing and arts and crafts stalls
  • Visit the Temple Street night market, or take a sunset cruise on the harbor
  • Visit the Peranakan Museum for a fascinating look at the culture of the Peranakan people, descendants of Chinese immigrants born in Singapore, and how their communities developed and blend with others cultures in the city
Visits:
Hong Kong, China, Singapore
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Odyssey in China: Beijing, Chengdu & Hong Kong 2021

16 days
$ 549 / day
$ 8,790
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. 3- Moderate
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
  • The journey of a lifetime... exploring the best of China
  • filled with ancient treasures
  • a look at modern life
  • and discovering the world of the panda! Spend three nights in both Beijing and Chengdu
  • and two nights each in Xi’an
  • Yangshuo
  • Shanghai
  • and Hong Kong
  • where travels take you from the Great Wall to the dynamic cities that define China today. Visit a breeding facility for giant pandas... enjoy a private talk with a conservation expert at Xi’an’s Terra Cotta Warriors Museum... go on a private tour
  • a rickshaw ride
  • and a visit with a family inside one of Beijing’s disappearing hutongs... and attend a magical “face-changing” Sichuan Opera performance. Featuring stays at world-class hotels throughout
  • your journey includes three nights in Beijing for a guided walk along the Great Wall and visits to the Temple of Heaven
  • Tiananmen Square
  • and the mausoleum of Mao Zedong; Xi’an
  • with visits to Han Yang Ling Underground Mausoleum and the Terra Cotta Warriors
  • as well as a dim sum lunch; Yangshuo
  • for a traditional boat cruise on the Li River and an interactive cooking demonstration; Chengdu
  • for a visit to Chengdu Panda Base
  • a hot pot lunch and an excursion to Leshan to see the 233 ft.-tall Giant Buddha; Shanghai
  • where you'll visit Yu Gardens
  • the Urban Planning Center and more
  • see historic shikumen homes
  • and view an acrobatic performance; and marvelous Hong Kong for rides on the Star Ferry
  • a private double-decker bus
  • and a funicular tram to the top of Victoria Peak. 
Visits:
Beijing, Chengdu, Guilin, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Xian, China
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China Family Adventure

National Geographic Expeditions
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
10 days
$ 554 / day
$ 5,540
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. 3- Moderate
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
  • Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and create your own Terracotta Warrior under the guidance of a local expert.
  • Take a bicycle ride along Xi’an’s old city walls.
  • Climb watchtowers on a less-visited part of the Great Wall and have lunch on the observation deck of Shanghai’s iconic Oriental Pearl TV Tower.
  • Join local masters to learn Chinese cooking or tai chi, kung fu, or traditional kite-making.
Visits:
Beijing, Great Wall of China, Shanghai, Terra Cotta Warriors, Tiananmen Square, Xian, China
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China Escape with Seoul & Hong Kong

15 days
$ 202 / day
$ 3,029
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. 1- Very easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Visit the Dayan Pagoda, built in 652 Ad
  • Visit the enormous tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, accidentally discovered by local farmers in 1974
  • Visit the bustling Yu Yuan Gardens, dating back to the Ming Dynasty
  • Visit Fuxing Park, where locals play chess, dance, practice tai chi, and more
  • Visit Stanley Market, where narrow streets are filled with inexpensive clothing and arts and crafts stalls
  • Visit the Temple Street night market, or take a sunset cruise on the harbor
Visits:
Seoul, China, Hong Kong, South Korea
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Villages of Southwest China

Audley Travel
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
15 days
$ 7,115
From : $ 9,605
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. 2- Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Dali, Guilin, Lijiang, China
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Highlights of Western China

Audley Travel
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
14 days
$ 6,661
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. 2- Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Beijing, Xian, China
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Classic China & Yangtze cruise

Audley Travel
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
16 days
$ 6,441
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. 2- Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Xian, Yangshuo, China
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Yangtze River Classic

Audley Travel
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
12 days
$ 4,507
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. 2- Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Xian, Yichang, China
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Legendary China & Yangtze River Cruise

12 days
$ 125 / day
$ 1,499
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. 2- Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Visit the Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square in Beijing
  • Stroll along the Great Wall of China
  • See the Terra Cotta Warriors at Xi’an, dubbed the “8th Wonder of the World”
  • See Giant Pandas at Chongqing Zoo
  • 3-night Yangtze River Cruise & 3 included shore excursions
Visits:
Beijing, Chongqing, Great Wall of China, Shanghai, Xian, China
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Classic China & Fujian tulou houses

Audley Travel
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
14 days
$ 5,481
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. 2- Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Beijing, Guilin, Xian, Yangshuo, China
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Classic China

Audley Travel
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
13 days
$ 4,834
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. 2- Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Beijing, Guilin, Shanghai, Xian, Yangshuo, China
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A private Trans-Siberian journey - Beijing to Moscow

Audley Travel
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
18 days
$ 10,156
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. 1- Very easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Beijing, Gandan Monastery, Gobi Desert, Great Wall of China, Hermitage Museum, Irkutsk, Kazan, Kazan Kremlin, Lake Baikal, Moscow, St. Petersburg, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, China, Mongolia
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Yunnan Explorer

Audley Travel
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
18 days
$ 6,021
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. 2- 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:
Chengdu, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, China
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Highlights of China: Beijing, Xian and Guilin

Audley Travel
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
11 days
$ 4,141
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. 2- 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:
Beijing, Great Wall of China, Guilin, Shanghai, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Xian, Yangshuo, China
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Top China Attractions & Experiences

Top China Experiences

    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

    Exploring the Forbidden City

    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

7,312 China Tour Reviews - Summary 85% Recommend

4.2 out of 5
Excellent 5,060
Great 888
Average 327
Disappointing 166
Terrible 871
Value
4.2
Guide
4.2
Activities
4.2
Lodging
4.2
Transportation
4.2
Meals
4.2

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Robin and the Brilliant Team at ACIS-

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Robin and the crew at acis were brilliant and dedicated to creating a beautiful trip for our organization. The attention to detail and quick response in communication provided a feeling of safety and trust, which is key to any travel plans. The clear answers we received to our questions were speedy and thorough and I loved working with someone who understands the needs of musical and cultural groups. These folks are hard working, creative, flexible, and sensitive to the needs of their travelers. Bravo!

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Operator ACIS

I have always found interaction with EF…

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

I have always found interaction with EF representatives and agents extremely helpful and useful.

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Operator EF Educational Tours

Overall an amazing experience!

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

What a wonderful weekend! I loved all the activities planned, the rooms were nice, the restaurants were great, and the tour leaders were friendly! My area of feedback would be that while the first information session was extremely helpful, I found the second session felt like one big advertisement for future trips, which I did not find useful as I will determine if I am going on another one based on how my first one goes. Overall however, it was an amazing weekend!

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Operator EF Educational Tours

The Bell I'Talia tour was simply Amazing

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

The Bell I'Talia tour was simply amazing! Our guide Maria was wonderful and knowledgeable! We experienced and saw so many things it is hard to process it all! Thank you for the thought and scheduling of this tour.

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Operator EF Educational Tours

The tour director was amazing

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0

The tour director was amazing! She was very attentive and caring and lots of fun. This tour allowed us to really get a sampling of all Italy has to offer. The only down side is that we spent a lot of time on the bus and not as much time touring. The food was generally very good, but one or two meals were just boring.

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Operator EF Educational Tours

Seamlessly Planned Out!

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Traveling with EF made leading a student group so easy! All of the details of our trip were planned out so we could focus on our students and their experiences. Everybody from our tour consultant to our tour director worked so hard to make our trip a really great experience. Everything from when we arrived until we got home was seamlessly planned and taken care of. And, the experiences we had on tour were a perfect way to see Italy. We are ready for another trip!

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Operator EF Educational Tours

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