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China Tour Packages & Top China Vacations for 2023/2024

China is so big, so diverse and so fast-changing. No matter it’s your first time to visit China or your tenth, you’ll be amazed by the time-honored history, profound culture, stupendous natural scenery, and friendly Han people and ethnic minorities...

To take you out of the guidebooks and into the real world of China, we are here to offer you the private China vacations with best travel experience possible. From our TOP 10 China vacation tour packages and the most classic China vacations, you’re bound to find something that’s just right for you. From our China vacation tours from the popular gateway cities, you’re on the way to link your country and China in convenient way and enjoy unbeatable value for money.

Our PRIVATE CHINA VACATION Features:

  • Flexibility: departure date depends on your plan;
  • Budget: all arrangements are according to your budget;
  • Private: No join-in groups; private guides, drivers, cars;
  • Comfort: travel at your pace; highest quality travel service at the best prices;
  • Peace of mind: our travel consultants will ensure that your trip to China and in China is totally worry free.

We are one of the few China travel agencies who have kept active and received lots of feedbacks and reviews during pandemic years

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"Hi Wonder. We are safely back in Guangzhou. Wonderful experience. All the planned events were highlights and the little extra side trips were a plus. Thank you for all your careful planning..." read more »
Reviewed on March 29, 2023
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"Beyond expectation! It came shortly after the business trip that I and my wife decided to go on a private tour. Even with such short notice, the services brought by China Discovery was extraordinary." read more »
Reviewed on April 3, 2023

Best China Tour Packages - Perfect for the First-timers

We have made things easier for you. Here are the best 5 China tour itineraries which have been chosen by 85% fist-visitors, and have covered classic Beijing, Xian, Shanghai as well as beautiful Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Yangtze, Tibet, etc. Enjoy exclusive private tour package covering accommodation, flight/bullet train transfer, private car, own tour guide, meals, fun activities…


Find China Tours by Interests

Looking for unique China experiences? Want to get under the skin of every destination you visit? China and our team can always satisfy you. Culture exploration, nature fun, hiking, family holiday, honeymoon… no matter what travel style you want, you can always find an ideal tour with us.

the Forbidden City in Beijing

Hong Kong / Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Yangshuo / Guilin / Shanghai

Gorgeous Three Gorges Scenery

Shanghai / Yichang / Yangtze Cruise / Chongqing / Xian / Beijing

Susa's Group from Germany - Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

Hong Kong / Guilin / Yangshuo / Longsheng / Chengdu / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Yichang / Zhangjiajie / Shanghai / Xian / Beijing

Tibet Potala Palace Visit

Shanghai / Guilin / Yangshuo / Guilin / Chengdu / Lhasa / Xian / Beijing

Mogao Caves

Beijing / Xian / Dunhuang / Turpan / Urumqi

Taking a relaxing cruise on Heavenly Lake

Lanzhou / Zhangye / Jiayuguan / Dunhuang / Turpan / Urumqi / Kashgar

Stunning Heavenly Lake

Hailar (Hulunbuir) - Erguna - Shiwei- Manzhouli - Arxan - Hailar (Hulunbuir)

The multi-faced golden statue (48m) of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva at Golden Summit

Chengdu / Leshan / Emei / Chengdu / Jiuzhaigou

Black Dragon Pool Park

Kunming / Stone Forest / Yuanyang / Jianshui / Kunming / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La

Bizarre Fanjingshan Mushroom Stone with Sea of Clouds

Guilin / Longsheng / Yangshuo / Zhaoxing / Kaili / Fanjingshan

Rongbuk Monastery and Mt. Everest

Lhasa / Gyangtse / Shigatse / Mt.Everest / Namtso Lake

Luxury Yangtze River Cruise

Shanghai / Guilin / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Yichang / Zhangjiajie / Beijing

Tibetan Pilgrim outside the Potala Palace

Beijing / Xian / Lhasa / Chengdu / Shanghai

Xiapu Xiaohao Village

Shanghai / Hangzhou / Putuoshan / Xiapu / Xiamen / HK

Shaolin Temple

Beijing / Pingyao / Xian / Luoyang / Shanghai

Experience the Real Shaolin Kung Fu

Beijing / Datong / Pingyao / Xian / Luoyang / Dengfeng / Zhengzhou

Shaolin Temple Kungfu

Beijing / Xian / Luoyang / Dengfeng / Zhengzhou / Shanghai

The Lesser Three Gorges

Beijing / Xian / Lhasa / Chengdu / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Shanghai

Family Yangtze River Cruise

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Yangtze River / Shanghai

Yu Garden: A Chinese Classical Garden Built in 16th Century

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Shanghai

Night View of the Ancient Bell Tower

Beijing / Luoyang / Xian / Chengdu / Guilin / Shanghai

Sacred Waterfall

Shangri-La / Meili Snow Mountain / Yubeng / Shangri-La

Changping Valley Muluozi in Autumn

Chengdu / Mount Siguniang / Danba / Tagong / Xinduqiao / Leshan / Emei / Chengdu

Taklimakan Desert Highway

Kashgar / Karakul Lake / Hotan / Ala'er / Kucha / Urumqi

Great Wall Hiking Tour

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Shanghai

Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking

Shanghai / Kunming / Lijiang / Shangri la / Xian / Beijing

China Tours Starting From Gateway Cities

For your convenience, we have created many valuable China tours which start from the most popular China gateway cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Chengdu, Guangzhou, etc. Here are the most recommended tour packages:

Find China Tours By Month

There is always a tour for you no matter when you come to China. To help find your idea China trip, we have selected some recommended tours for each month.

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  • December
Chona from Philippines - Li River Cruise

10 Days Most Classic China Tour

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Yangshuo / Shanghai

Price from $1634

The Lesser Three Gorges

17 Days China Paradise Tour with Yangtze River Cruise

Beijing / Xian / Lhasa / Chengdu / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Shanghai

Price from $2876

Ashima Featured Limestone Rock

6 Days Kunming, Dali & Lijiang Essence Tour

Kunming / Dali / Lijiang

Price from $915

Hiking Experience in China Snow Town

6 Days Harbin Tour with China Snow Town & Yabuli Skiing

Harbin / China Snow Town / Yabuli Ski Resort / Harbin

Price from Request

Lijiang Old Town Full View from Wangu Tower

14 Days Wild China Tours from Shanghai to Yunnan on Expresses

Shanghai / Zhangjiajie / Kaili / Kunming / Lijiang / Shangri-la / Kunming

Price from $2507

Tiananmen Square

9 Days Pandas Terracotta Warriors Plus Great Wall Tour

Chengdu / Leshan / Emeishan / Xian / Beijing

Price from $1442

Julie & Friend from France - Lhasa Potala Palace

10 Days Classic Beijing Xian Lhasa Tour

Beijing / Xian / Lhasa

Price from $1524

Black Dragon Pool Park

11 Days Amazing Yunnan Tour

Kunming / Stone Forest / Yuanyang / Jianshui / Kunming / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La

Price from $1859

CD-BXHT-06 6 Days Classic Beijing Xian High-speed Train Tour

6 Days Classic Beijing Xian Tour

Beijing / Xian

Price from $783

Ashima Featured Limestone Rock

6 Days Kunming, Dali & Lijiang Essence Tour

Kunming / Dali / Lijiang

Price from $915

Changbai Mountain Heavenly Lake Summer View (West Slope)

6 Days Harbin, China Snow Town & Changbai Mountain Tour

Harbin / China Snow Town / Changbai Mountain

Price from Request

Chona from Philippines - Li River Cruise

10 Days Most Classic China Tour

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Yangshuo / Shanghai

Price from $1634

Gorgeous Three Gorges Scenery

13 Days Best China Vacation

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Yangshuo / Yangtze Cruise / Shanghai

Price from $2069

Miriam's Group - Surreal Avatar Views in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

13 Days China Superb Landscape Tour including Zhangjiajie

Beijing / Xian / Zhangjiajie / Guilin / Shanghai

Price from $2160

CD-BXGZST-12 12 Days Wonders of China Tour

12 Days Wonders of China Tour (Flights + Comfortable Hotels)

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Zhangjiajie / Shanghai

Price from $2375

Stone Monkey Watching the Sea (on Lion Peak)

9 Days East China & Huangshan Mountain Tour

Shanghai / Suzhou / Hangzhou / Huangshan

Price from $1,391

Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Monastery

8 Days Classic Yunnan Tour

Kunming / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La

Price from $1138

Gorgeous Three Gorges Scenery

13 Days Best China Vacation

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Yangshuo / Yangtze Cruise / Shanghai

Price from $2069

Miriam's Group - Surreal Avatar Views in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

13 Days China Superb Landscape Tour including Zhangjiajie

Beijing / Xian / Zhangjiajie / Guilin / Shanghai

Price from $2160

Longji Terraces Jinkeng Rice Terraces in Early Autumn

9 Days Guilin Guizhou Minority Culture and Landscape Exploration by High Speed Train

Guangzhou / Guilin / Yangshuo / Longji / Zhaoxing / Rongjiang / Kaili

Price from $1531

Stone Monkey Watching the Sea (on Lion Peak)

9 Days East China & Huangshan Mountain Tour

Shanghai / Suzhou / Hangzhou / Huangshan

Price from $1,391

Chona from Philippines - Li River Cruise

10 Days Most Classic China Tour

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Yangshuo / Shanghai

Price from $1634

Basumtso lake

7 Days Scenic Tibet Private Tour

Lhasa / Nyingchi

Price from Request

Tiananmen Square

9 Days Pandas Terracotta Warriors Plus Great Wall Tour

Chengdu / Leshan / Emeishan / Xian / Beijing

Price from $1442

Chona from Philippines - Li River Cruise

10 Days Most Classic China Tour

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Yangshuo / Shanghai

Price from $1634

Miriam's Group - Surreal Avatar Views in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

13 Days China Superb Landscape Tour including Zhangjiajie

Beijing / Xian / Zhangjiajie / Guilin / Shanghai

Price from $2160

Stone Monkey Watching the Sea (on Lion Peak)

9 Days East China & Huangshan Mountain Tour

Shanghai / Suzhou / Hangzhou / Huangshan

Price from $1,391

Old Streets of Pingyao Ancient City

9 Days Ancient Treasures of China Tour

Beijing / Datong / Pingyao / Xian

Price from $1,388

Black Dragon Pool Park

11 Days Amazing Yunnan Tour

Kunming / Stone Forest / Yuanyang / Jianshui / Kunming / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La

Price from $1859

Tiananmen Square

9 Days Pandas Terracotta Warriors Plus Great Wall Tour

Chengdu / Leshan / Emeishan / Xian / Beijing

Price from $1442

Abakh Khoja Tomb

10 Days Classic Silk Road Tour

Xian / Dunhuang / Turpan / Urumqi / Kashgar

Price from Request

Longji Terraces Jinkeng Rice Terraces in Early Autumn

9 Days Guilin Guizhou Minority Culture and Landscape Exploration by High Speed Train

Guangzhou / Guilin / Yangshuo / Longji / Zhaoxing / Rongjiang / Kaili

Price from $1531

Huitengxile Grassland Horses

6 Days Inner Mongolia Bests Discovery Tour

Hohhot / Ulanqab / Huitengxile Grassland / Hohhot / Baotou / Yemingsha of Kubuqi Desert / Ordos

Price from Request

Stone Monkey Watching the Sea (on Lion Peak)

9 Days East China & Huangshan Mountain Tour

Shanghai / Suzhou / Hangzhou / Huangshan

Price from $1,391

Look up at Leshan Giant Buddha from its foot stage

10 Days Classic Sichuan & Yunnan Highlights Tour

Chengdu / Leshan / Mount Emei / Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming

Price from $1757

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Gorgeous Three Gorges Scenery

12 Days Shanghai Yangtze Cruise Xian Beijing China Tour

Shanghai / Yichang / Yangtze Cruise / Chongqing / Xian / Beijing

Price from $1854

Chona from Philippines - Li River Cruise

10 Days Most Classic China Tour

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Yangshuo / Shanghai

Price from $1634

Miriam's Group - Surreal Avatar Views in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

13 Days China Superb Landscape Tour including Zhangjiajie

Beijing / Xian / Zhangjiajie / Guilin / Shanghai

Price from $2160

Mysterious lakes in deep Badain Jaran Desert

8 Days Zhangye Danxia and Badain Jaran Desert Tour

Xining - Zhangye - Badain Jaran Desert

Price from $1657

Stone Monkey Watching the Sea (on Lion Peak)

9 Days East China & Huangshan Mountain Tour

Shanghai / Suzhou / Hangzhou / Huangshan

Price from $1,391

Mordaoga National Forest Park

6 Days Hulunbuir & Greater Khingan Highlights Tour

Hailar / Hulunbuir Grassland / Erguna / Greater Khingan Range/ Shiwei / Heishantou / Hailar

Price from Request

CD-BXGZST-12 12 Days Wonders of China Tour

12 Days Wonders of China Tour (Flights + Comfortable Hotels)

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Zhangjiajie / Shanghai

Price from $2375

Tiananmen Square

9 Days Pandas Terracotta Warriors Plus Great Wall Tour

Chengdu / Leshan / Emeishan / Xian / Beijing

Price from $1442

Luxury Yangtze River Cruise

14 Days Best China Zhangjiajie Landscape Tour with Yangtze Cruise

Shanghai / Guilin / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Yichang / Zhangjiajie / Beijing

Price from $2439

Mount Everest

8 Days Classic Mount Everest Tour from Lhasa

Lhasa / Gyantse / Shigatse/ Everest

Price from $1,324

Upper Langde Miao Village Performance

6 Days Diverse Guizhou Tour (Guiyang / Kaili / Fanjingshan)

Guiyang / Anshun / Kaili / Fanjingshan

Price from Request

Kaili Miao Minority People

10 Days Yunnan & Guizhou Amazing Minorities Tour

Kunming / Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming / Fanjingshan / Kaili / Zhaoxing / Congjiang

Price from $1667

CD-BXGZST-12 12 Days Wonders of China Tour

12 Days Wonders of China Tour (Flights + Comfortable Hotels)

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Zhangjiajie / Shanghai

Price from $2375

Shaolin Temple

11 Days Essence of China Culture Tour by Bullet Trains

Beijing / Pingyao / Xian / Luoyang / Shanghai

Price from $1804

Morning mist in Hemu Village in Autumn

9 Days Kanas Lake Fairyland Tour from Urumqi

Urumqi - Wu'erhe - Kanas - Burqin - Urumqi - Turpan - Urumqi

Price from Request

Lijiang Old Town Full View from Wangu Tower

6 Days Best of Yunnan Tour

Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming

Price from $976

Zhangye Danxia Landform Photography

6 Days Zhangye Jiayuguan Dunhuang Tour

Lanzhou - Zhangye - Jiayuguan - Dunhuang

Price from $892

Abakh Khoja Tomb

10 Days Classic Silk Road Tour

Xian / Dunhuang / Turpan / Urumqi / Kashgar

Price from Request

Sacred Waterfall

7 Days Shangri-La Tour with Meili Snow Mountain & Yubeng Village Hiking

Shangri-La / Meili Snow Mountain / Yubeng / Shangri-La

Price from $1033

Song and Dance at Zhaoxing Dong Village

7 Days Best of Guizhou Tour with Nature & Culture

Guiyang / Anshun / Libo / Kaili / Congjiang / Zhaoxing

Price from Request

Xinduqiao Town Countryside Scenery in Autumn

6 Days Western Sichuan Autumn Sightseeing Tour

Chengdu / Wolong / Mount Siguniang / Danba / Tagong / Xinduqiao / Kangding / Chengdu

Price from $1038

Tiananmen Square

9 Days Pandas Terracotta Warriors Plus Great Wall Tour

Chengdu / Leshan / Emeishan / Xian / Beijing

Price from $1442

Chona from Philippines - Li River Cruise

10 Days Most Classic China Tour

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Yangshuo / Shanghai

Price from $1634

Lijiang Old Town Full View from Wangu Tower

14 Days Wild China Tours from Shanghai to Yunnan on Expresses

Shanghai / Zhangjiajie / Kaili / Kunming / Lijiang / Shangri-la / Kunming

Price from $2507

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Stone Monkey Watching the Sea (on Lion Peak)

9 Days East China & Huangshan Mountain Tour

Shanghai / Suzhou / Hangzhou / Huangshan

Price from $1,391

Xinduqiao Town Countryside Scenery in Autumn

6 Days Western Sichuan Autumn Sightseeing Tour

Chengdu / Wolong / Mount Siguniang / Danba / Tagong / Xinduqiao / Kangding / Chengdu

Price from $1038

Look up at Leshan Giant Buddha from its foot stage

10 Days Classic Sichuan & Yunnan Highlights Tour

Chengdu / Leshan / Mount Emei / Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming

Price from $1757

Tiananmen Square

9 Days Pandas Terracotta Warriors Plus Great Wall Tour

Chengdu / Leshan / Emeishan / Xian / Beijing

Price from $1442

Abakh Khoja Tomb

10 Days Classic Silk Road Tour

Xian / Dunhuang / Turpan / Urumqi / Kashgar

Price from Request

Longji Terraces Jinkeng Rice Terraces in Early Autumn

9 Days Guilin Guizhou Minority Culture and Landscape Exploration by High Speed Train

Guangzhou / Guilin / Yangshuo / Longji / Zhaoxing / Rongjiang / Kaili

Price from $1531

CD-BXS-08 8 Days Best of China Tour

8 Days Best of China Tour (Flight/Bullet Train Covered)

Beijing / Xian / Shanghai

Price from $1267

Ashima Featured Limestone Rock

6 Days Kunming, Dali & Lijiang Essence Tour

Kunming / Dali / Lijiang

Price from $915

Look up at Leshan Giant Buddha from its foot stage

10 Days Classic Sichuan & Yunnan Highlights Tour

Chengdu / Leshan / Mount Emei / Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming

Price from $1757

CD-BXS-08 8 Days Best of China Tour

8 Days Best of China Tour (Flight/Bullet Train Covered)

Beijing / Xian / Shanghai

Price from $1267

Jenn's group from Canada - Sun Island, Harbin

3 Days Classic Harbin Winter Tour

Harbin

Price from Request

Chona from Philippines - Li River Cruise

10 Days Most Classic China Tour

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Yangshuo / Shanghai

Price from $1634


Frequent Question Asked by Our Clients

Here we list out the most frequently asked questions that our former customers about tour planning, travel documents, itinerary, hotel, booking, dinning. You are also welcomed to submit your question to us, our travel experts are always ready to help. Read more tips »

All our tours are private tour packages except for some programs operated by our partners, such as Yangtze Cruise, Tibet Group Tour, etc. Private tour package means high standard of tour services and more flexibility. Travel with our tour package, you will have your own tour guide and vehicle who only serve for you. Besides, itinerary, hotels, meals and tour activities can all be customized according to your personal need. And for sure, all above services are covered in your tour price, which means you don’t have to worry about extra payment or hidden costs. While providing you the best tour service, we also ensure our tours are valuable and affordable for you.

Where to go?
For the first-timer China tour, you can go to classic destinations, such as Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Yangtze River, Tibet, etc. To add some different experience, you can travel classic destinations with some other unique destinations.
For Nature Enjoyment: Yunnan, Tibet, Sichuan, Gansu, Guizhou, Huangshan, Inner Mongolia, Yangtze River;
For Culture Exploration: Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Tibet, Xinjiang, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Pingyao, Luoyang, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Xiamen, etc.
For Family with Kids: Shanghai, Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, etc.
For Adventure: Sichuan, Gansu, Xinjiang, Tibet, Yunnan, etc.

When to go?
Since China is so large and diverse, you can always find suitable destinations to visit in each season, or each month. In the big metropolis, such as Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Chengdu, the season doesn't matter as much as visiting natural destinations, because their best highlights are all conveniently located in or near the city downtown, and it is always very easy to book flights, trains and hotels. But some destinations are only recommended to be visited in specific seasons.
Generally speaking, autumn is the best season to travel China when the weather is pleasant and scenery is finest. To avoid the crowds, you can avoid traveling during the festivals, such as National Holiday, Middle Autumn Festival, etc.

Unless you are qualified for Visa-free policies, such as long-term residential visa, transit visa free, or you are from specific countries, you are required to have a Tourist Visa (L Visa) for your China tour. You can apply for Chinese visa in Chinese embassies or consulates in your country. To successfully obtain a Chinese Visa, applicants need to prepare some materials to prove his/her legal identity and purpose of visiting. The most important requirements are basic documents, including your passport and a completed visa application form. And supporting documents relate to your itinerary like flight ticket and hotel booking record and visiting schedule and Invitation Letter, etc. are also very helpful.

Making a booking with us is quite simple: 1) Send an Inquiry; 2) Get a tour package with quotation from us; 3) Amend the tour according to your requirement; 4) You confirm the tour and pay a deposit; 5) Pay the balance; 6) Enjoy your tour.

You can make payment either by Wechat Pay, Alipay, or Bank Transfer, PayPal, even cash. Your travel consultant will instruct you to complete the payment.

If you must cancel your trip, please submit your cancellation in written form by email or fax with your signature as early as possible. The final refund amount depends on when we receive your cancellation notice or letter, and actual expense, such as hotel booking, tickets reservation, etc. Your travel consultant will help you with the detailed process.

It depends on your group size and budget. We have sedan car, SUV, business van (MPV), different types of buses available. No matter where you are going to visit, your vehicle is licensed, air conditioned, clean, and expertly maintained. To maximize your comfort, we use vehicles with extra space for you and your luggage.

In each destination, you’ll stay in a comfortable hotel with great location! We only use hotel with good-ratings, great locations, well-equipped facilities, cozy bed, high quality service and guests’ feedbacks. Choices are a lot ranging from luxury 5 star, comfortable 4 star to budget 3 star. You could decide where to stay to best suit for your budget and likes. Generally, the hotels have both Western and Chinese breakfast with a wide choices. If you have already got an ideal hotel, please feel free to tell our travel consultants and they'll book the hotel for you.

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