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The 15 Best Tours in China

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Three weeks or a long stopover, the problem is the same: one country, five thousand kilometres of it, and a fortnight to spend. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options - The 1.5-hour ride from central Beijing
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From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

1.Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,216 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $19Our pick

Travel from central Beijing to Mutianyu by air-conditioned coach with an English, Spanish, or Russian guide. Choose free exploration, a village buffet, a 30-minute architecture walk, a demanding 5-kilometer hike, an overnight villa, or a combined Summer Palace and Olympic Park tour.

“We had an absolutely wonderful day today with perfect weather! We visited two of Beijing’s most iconic attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace. Our tour guide Amelia was incredibly professional and passionate. She shared detailed historical stories and made the whole trip enjoyable and informative. The Mutianyu Great Wall was breathtakingly spectacular—far more impressive than we imagined. The cable car ride up and the thrilling slide down were such fun experiences that we highly recommend. The Summer Palace was equally beautiful, with stunning lakes, pavilions, and traditional Chinese architecture. Every corner felt like a painting. Amelia took great care of our group, kept u...”

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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included - Tian’anmen Square: important, formal, and sometimes slow
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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

2.Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7,974 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $4

Choose a 3 to 8 hour Beijing tour with an English-speaking guide, Forbidden City admission, and several route options. Mina, Miko, Jay, Susan, and other guides explain the palace, help with strict entry procedures, and can add Tian’anmen Square, lunch, museums, or Coal Hill Park.

“This tour was amazing! Our guide Lily was extremely nice and shared with us insightful information. We were very lucky to be alone with her so we got to visit a lot inside the Forbidden city, while increasing our knowledge about the past. We are leaving with an unforgettable experience and recommend this tour to everyone! Thank you Lily”

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Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour - Tiananmen Square, one hour of scale and symbolism
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Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour

3.T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,446 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $17

Walk Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with an English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian-speaking guide. Choose a small group or private tour, then add the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, hutong dumpling class, or Great Wall. Guides such as Tony, Michael, Gary, and Song are praised for clear stories and crowd control.

“We had a tour on a really cold -9° Celsius day, so despite that, everything went great. Our tour guide spoke English really well, interesting stories. The tour time was punctual, and He payed attention to everyone to not loose each other. He was really nice, I even asked him if we can go inside one of the houses, and he rerouted us to see a house from the inside. He is really nice to the tourists, and with him you get a nice trip. (His name was Tony) The place itself was amazing, 4 hours was enough to look around the place. If it's your first time in China,…”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch - Arriving at Mutianyu around 9:30 AM
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

4.Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,056 reviews · 9 hours · from $18Top rated

Meet guide Kevin, Linda, or another English-speaking guide at Zhangzizhonglu Subway Station at 8:00 AM. Ride 90 minutes to Mutianyu, enter with your ticket, enjoy about five hours at the Wall, and return by bus. Add a family-style Chinese lunch if you want an easy meal after the climb.

“Had a great time with Kevin at the Great Wall! He's a funny guide, helping with questions and give recommendations.”

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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall - Tiananmen Square and Beijing’s ceremonial center
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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

5.All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,873 reviews · from $128

Spend 9 to 11 hours with a private guide such as Lucy, Wendy, Jerry, or Bobo, visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, bottled water, and your choice of cable car or chairlift and toboggan are included.

“Lucy is very well educated on the history of the sites we went to see. Lunch was delicious. Had a memorable day seeing one of the wonders of the world. Thank you.”

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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour - The two bus schedules from Dongzhimen
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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

6.MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,361 reviews · from $20

Ride from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu with an English, Spanish, or Russian guide, then explore for about five hours. Guides such as Kevin, Mike, Helly, and Taka explain the route and help with optional cable car or toboggan tickets. Lunch and a short expert lecture depend on your selected option.

“On time, Kevin our leader was very helpful and professional. Enjoyed the tour and will trust Mubus in the future if the opportunity apoears.”

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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets - Meeting up in central Beijing
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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

7.4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $15

Walk through Beijing’s Forbidden City with a guide such as Jimmy, Maria, Miko, or Vivian, hearing stories of the Ming and Qing emperors as you visit the great halls and Imperial Garden. Choose Tian’anmen Square or Jingshan Park, and bring your passport for entry.

“Moko is a great tour guide. He’s very organized, knowledgeable, patient and helpful. It was an extreme cold day but he kept his energy up and we had a good time. It’s not easy to lead the group tour in the busy areas like tiananmen sq ans forbidden city but Moko was excellent.”

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Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket) - Arriving at Tiananmen Square with your documents
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Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

8.Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,704 reviews · 30 min · from $3Best value

Ezio’s Private Tour registers your Tiananmen Square visit online using your passport details and emails confirmation before arrival. You enter with your passport and emailed screenshot, then may buy Forbidden City tickets at Meridian Gate. No guide or transport is included.

“Using this service made the whole experience a lot easier!”

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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall - Entering the Forbidden City through Meridian Gate
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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

9.Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,634 reviews · from $99

Join a small group of about 12 for Beijing’s essential sights. Your English-speaking guide, often Helen, Rocky, Murphy, or Mary, handles tickets, transport, commentary, lunch, and the Mutianyu cable car or toboggan ride. Expect 10 to 11 hours, heavy walking, and an early start.

“This was the perfect trip to tick off some of the key sights in Beijing. With limited time in the city I wanted to make sure I found the right tour, and this didn't disappoint! Our guide Helen was fantastic and made the the trip smooth and enjoyable!”

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Hong Kong: Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tour - Starting with trains, buses, and clear directions
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Hong Kong: Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tour

10.Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,512 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Spend seven hours exploring Lantau Island with a licensed English speaking guide such as Grace, Lok Lok, Eva, or Becky. Cruise for pink dolphins, visit Tai O’s stilt houses and floating market, climb to the Big Buddha, and choose the cable car for wide island views.

“Grace was amazing! The tour was fun, well-paced and we learned a lot from Grace. The tour of the fishing village was fun and the Big Buddha was amazing! Definitely worth the 268 stair climb.”

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Ngong Ping 360: Cable Car Return Tickets & Combos - Choosing between Standard, Crystal, and Crystal+
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Ngong Ping 360: Cable Car Return Tickets & Combos

11.Ngong Ping 360: Cable Car Return Tickets & Combos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,431 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Take a 25-minute, 5.7 km return cable-car ride from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping Village. Choose a standard, glass-floor Crystal, or Crystal+ cabin, then visit Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, and Wisdom Path. Add Motion 360, the Cable Car Discovery Centre, or the Three Kingdoms exhibition.

“Great to buy the tickets here because we didn’t have to make the queue to buy them (which was very long)”

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Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai - Starting at Huangpi Nan Road and Xintiandi
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Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

12.Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,382 reviews · from $79

Spend about three hours walking from Huangpi Nan Road through Xintiandi, the Former French Concession, and People's Square. Guides such as Jade, Kurt, TJ, Jim, and Wang Jian lead tastings of soup dumplings, scallion oil noodles, red-braised pork, roast duck, tea, and desserts. Morning, lunch, evening, and late-night departures are available.

“Fantastic guide (Jade), fantastic food and fantastic cat! Five stars! A wonderful time - make sure you have plenty of room in your stomach when you start.”

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Lantau Island Day Trip - Big Buddha & Tai O - Meeting at Hong Kong Station at 9:45 am
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Lantau Island Day Trip – Big Buddha & Tai O

13.Lantau Island Day Trip – Big Buddha & Tai O

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,328 reviews · from $48

Join an English-speaking guide, often Grace or another Memory Tours guide, for a seven-hour Lantau Island outing. Visit Tian Tan Buddha, Tai O fishing village, and a dolphin-watching area, with local snacks and a vegetarian meal. Check whether your booking includes the cable car and boat ride.

“Trip was paid for tram experience but last minute tour guide notified us tram was on scheduled maintenance and not operating. If was scheduled Viator should not be selling tour priced for tram experience. Reached out to Viator for $ adjuRead more”

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Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar - The ride back to downtown Xi’an
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Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

14.Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,320 reviews · from $49

Spend about 9 to 10 hours touring Xi’an with an English-speaking guide and a group of roughly 12 people. Visit the Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, ancient City Wall, and Muslim Quarter. Pickup, entrance fees, transport, bottled water, lunch, and headset are included in the listed tour package.

“Good tour! The tour guide Rita was really good, very funny, knowledgeable, helpful and on time! Everything went smoothly and she made sure we could keep up with the schedule. She gave us information on key moments, making it easy to follow. The terracota Warriors were SUPER crowded and apparently thats the norm, but it is still super impressive to see such site.”

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Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours - Tiananmen Square sets the political stage
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Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours

15.Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,288 reviews · from $4

Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with ticket support or a guided group tour. English and Spanish guides such as Linda, Vanessa, Mary, Snow, and Icy lead 3 to 4-hour visits, with Royal Treasures Museum access included in selected options.

“The meeting point could be closer to the entrance, because it's a lot of walking inside the palace anyway.”

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Great Wall DaysMutianyuBadalingJinshanlingThe Ming Tombs

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Further out

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