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The 15 Best Tours in China

2,155 tours  ·  from $2 a head

Three weeks or ten days, the problem is the same: one country, four flights and a list that will not fit. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options - Meeting in Beijing and riding to the Wall
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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

Review of Beijing Mubus Mutianyu Great Wall tours, with transport, guide, lunch, hiking, cable car options, timing, and practical tips.

“Jily was an absolutely fantastic guide for our trip to Mutianyu Great Wall with Mubus today! Her communication before and during the trip was clear and prompt, making everything easy and stress-free. On the coach, she shared fascinating stories about the wall's history and the Spring Festival traditions, which made the journey fly by. She was incredibly attentive to everyone's needs and gave us the perfect amount of time to explore the wall independently. Thanks to her cheerful personality and professional organization, we had a memorable and smooth experience celebrating Chinese New Year at the Great Wall. Highly recommend Jily”

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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included - Meeting points and the first practical hurdle
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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour - Choosing the right tour option
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Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch - The 90-minute ride from Beijing to Mutianyu
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall - Tiananmen Square and the city’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

Review of Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall tour, with private transport, lunch, tickets, and practical tips.

“We had an excellent time with Wendy as our guide. The scheduling was easy, the tour itself was fantastic, Wendy was so kind and informative, and our (small) group was great. It couldn’t have been a better experience. If you’re ever in Beijing and want to easily and efficiently see the most amazing sites in and around the city, I would not hesitate to book right away!”

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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour - Meeting at Dongzhimen and riding to Mutianyu
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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

Review of the $20 MuBus trip to Mutianyu Great Wall, with direct Beijing transport, free time, guide options, lunch, and practical tips.

“This is a bare bones tour that gets you to the Wall and back, and sorts out the admin of getting tickets. That said, it served my needs. Our guide on the bus, Jili, provided some handy info on the history of the Great Wall, as well as what to expext once we got there. Once you're at the Wall, you're pretty much on your own, with well over 5 hours to explore Mutianyu.”

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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets - Meeting your guide and getting through security
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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

Review of Beijing’s small-group Forbidden City tour, with ticket access, expert guides, Tiananmen or Jingshan options, costs, and practical tips.

“This tour is very hard to rate. Miko was terrific. He is upbeat. He speaks English very well and knows everything about Tian An Men and the Forbidden City. Unfortuantely, on the day we took the tour it ended up being FIVE hours. Most of this was spent standing around in the cold waiting for security checks. That is not the best was to spend a vacation.”

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Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket) - How the registration process works
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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

Beijing Tiananmen Square registration service review: how it works, what it costs, entry tips, Forbidden City access, queues, and who should book.

“The fastest way to getting a ticket without having a chinese phone number. Thanks for organising everything. It was a great experience.”

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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall - Tiananmen Square and the realities of security
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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

Hong Kong: Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tour - Starting out by train, bus, and boat
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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

Review of Lantau Island’s dolphin cruise, Tai O village and Big Buddha tour, with practical advice on transport, lunch, cable cars and value.

“Our guide Grace is professional and helpful! Tai O fishing village good sightseeing point and shopping! Vegetarian lunch is good tasty ! Big Buddha was amazing! Cable car crystal cabin is full view see Lantau Island ! Highly recommend this tour !”

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

Review of Ngong Ping 360 cable car tickets, cabin choices, queues, views, Buddha, add-ons, price, and practical tips for Lantau Island.

“Cable Car & Village are excellent. No misrepresentation of the inclusions in the tour. Unlike Viator who mislead with picture of Cable Car but tour does not include the Cable Car & charge $75 pp”

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

Lantau Island Day Trip - Big Buddha & Tai O - Meeting at Hong Kong Station at 9:45 a.m.
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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

Review of Hong Kong’s Lantau Island tour, with Big Buddha, Tai O, dolphin cruise, cable car tips, transport details, costs, and honest advice.

“I had a great time with Grace! Super fun. She brought a great energy to the trip. The day included many activities and great memories”

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Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar - The one-hour ride to the Terracotta Army
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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

Review of Xi’an’s Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda, and Muslim Bazaar tour, with practical advice on value, timing, guides, and crowds.

“This tour is a great option to see a few of the must-visit highlights of Xi'an if you are limited on time. Our local guide Carol was very professional and extremely knowledgeable on the history of Xi'an. The experience of seeing the Terracotta Warriors was a bit overwhelming, but it would be chaotic regardless of the tour group you're with. It was neat to see one of the men that originally discovered the Terracotta Warriors at the beginning of our tour!”

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Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours - Entering the Forbidden City with ticket help
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Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours

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