14 Morning Tours in China to Book Before You Fly

1.Shanghai Half Day Morning or Afternoon Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 110 reviews · from $53Our pick

Compare Shanghai’s morning and afternoon half-day tours, with temples, gardens, the Bund, museums, hotel transport, and practical booking tips.

“This was exactly the type of tour I was looking for, so I gave it five stars! This is a half-day option of a full-day tour, and I'm really glad that I only did the half-day options instead of the full day. I think the full-day is a great option if you prefer guided tours, but it is a long day and can be very tiring, especially during the summer when it's blazing hot. I wanted a tour that gave me a glance at the major sites in Shanghai but lef me time in my day to go explore on my own, so I booked the afternoon tour for my…”

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2.Morning Tour – Deluxe Hong Kong Island Tour with Hotel Pickup in Kowloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 70 reviews · from $62

Review of Hong Kong Island’s five-hour morning tour, covering Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Stanley Market, transport, value, and practical drawbacks.

“Loved this tour. Never been to Hong Kong before so it was great to get a feel for the place and the people with this tour. Pick up went smoothly and we were soon on our way. Guide was professional and made sure everyone was well catered Read more”

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3.Morning Terracotta Army Tour with Local Family Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 1 day · from $23Top rated

Review of Xi’an’s Terracotta Army tour with hotel pickup, English guide, museum visit, and authentic local family lunch for $23.

“We really enjoyed our one-day guided tour to the Xi’an Terracotta Army with our guide Harvey. A private car/van with driver Mr.Lu took us comfortably to the sites while Harvey could tell us about Xi’an and answer any questions we had. Harvey’s guided tour was very informative, he has a lot of historical knowledge so ask away 😉 We also really enjoyed a very tasty lunch at the local family we visited. We felt very welcome. At the end of the day, after being dropped off at our hotel, I noticed I’d left my phone in the van. Harvey acted swiftly and mr. Lu returned quickly to bring me my…”

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4.Xi’an Morning Food & Market Tour by TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $58

Explore Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter by tuk-tuk, sampling local breakfast, market treats, and family-run food spots with an English-speaking guide.

“Buren has been the best tour guide, he showed us traditional dishes in Xi'an made by the real locals and family business shops. He is so passionate about food and gave us very nice recommendations to visit after. Thank you so much!”

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5.Yangshuo/Guilin: Full- or Half-Day Xianggong Hill Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 4 - 13 hours · from $75

Watch sunrise over the Li River from Xianggong Hill on a private Guilin or Yangshuo tour with hotel pickup and optional river activities.

“The driver was very friendly and the sunrise amazing!”

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6.Morning Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $20Best value

Review of Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors morning tour, including transport, guides, lunch, crowds, costs, itinerary, and booking advice.

“I learned a lot about the Terracotta Warriors. I cannot express the surprise of meeting the farmer who found the warriors and having a booked signed by him. Wow.”

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7.Morning Bus Transfer to Mutianyu Great Wall + Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 8 hours · from $20

Spend five relaxed hours at Mutianyu Great Wall with entry, guide, shuttle bus, and round-trip Beijing transport for $20.

“I appreciated the efficient transportation, the continuous assistance, the resolution of any inquiry. My special thanks to Betty and Liz!”

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8.Morning Tour -Deluxe Hong Kong Island Tour with Hotel Pickup in Hong Kong Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · from $49

Review of Hong Kong’s six-hour island tour with Peak Tram fast access, Sky Terrace 428, Aberdeen, Stanley Market, hotel pickup, and practical tips.

“This tour was excellent. Tour guides English was good. Was just as described. Tram skip the line was great. Walked past all the other people waiting in line. Tour included access to Victoria Peaks Sky Terrace 428. Worth every bit.”

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9.camp on the Great Wall overnight with sunrise and sunset on the wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $350

Camp on the Great Wall near Beijing, watch sunset and sunrise, hike quiet wall sections, and sleep outdoors with private transfers and gear included.

“This was an amazing experience! The tour guide had excellent knowledge of the history of the wall and was very helpful in setting up our tent and returning us to a train station the next day at our request. We didn’t see one other tourist the whole time and got to experience a part of the wall in total seclusion. Highly recommend.”

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10.Full/Half-Day Yangshuo Xianggong Mountain Sunrise Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $77

Review of the private Yangshuo Xianggong Mountain sunrise tour, with karst views, hotel transfers, guide, pricing, add-ons, and practical tips.

“Breathtaking view 🤩 and so great to experience it with the sun rising! You have a stunning panorama view on the valley and the mountains! It is a very unique experience where you see one of China’s wonder. I added on top the 1 hour river cruise! Super combo! Because you see it from the top and from the river side! Certainly a must do when in Guilin”

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11.Puer Tea Picking and Tasting | 6 Hour Morning Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $82

Pick tea, learn traditional processing, and taste Pu’er at a local farm on this small-group Yunnan tour from Jinghong or Pu’er.

“This half-day tea plantation experience near Pu’er was an absolute delight and one of the most memorable activities of our trip. From the very beginning, everything was smooth and well organized, with a convenient pick-up from the city and a scenic drive through Yunnan’s beautiful, green landscapes that already set the mood for the day. Arriving at the plantation was truly special. The rolling tea fields were peaceful and stunning, and the guided walk through the plantation was both informative and engaging. Learning about the history and cultural importance of Pu’er tea directly where it is grown added so much depth to the experience. The hands-on tea-picking session was a…”

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12.3-hour Morning/Afternoon Tea Tasting on Maliandao Street & Dimsum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $99

Taste eight Chinese teas, explore Beijing’s Maliandao tea market, and enjoy dim sum on a small-group tour with a tea ceremony.

“Excellent experience with Renny, who was very warm, friendly and helpful. Started at the really vast and interesting "tea city" and had a lovely and peaceful time trying lots of teas in a tea tasting ceremony. Then had some delicious food including pork dumplings and hand pulled noodles. Left very happy and full! Would definitely recommend.”

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13.Half-day Xingping photographic Sunrise tour with the Fisherman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $157

Review of Xingping’s private sunrise tour, with cormorant fishermen, Li River views, transport, timing, price, and practical booking advice.

“It is an alternative for people that don't have a whole day to spend to do the boat cruise.Although a ride with the boat was included the fisherman denied to take me for a ride.So I spent an hour sitting on a stone and waiting for the sunrise Read more”

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14.Lantau Peak Sunrise Climb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $141

Review of Hong Kong’s Lantau Peak sunrise climb, with route details, fitness advice, guide notes, price value, weather tips, and Tian Tan Buddha access.

“We hiked in pretty dismal weather. Rain and strong winds which didn't make it any easier. It was my first "big" hike so i found it pretty challenging but my friend that was with me who has done a lot more trekking found it relatively easy. UnfoRead more”

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