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Top 10 China Tours and Itineraries for 2023/2024

No matter it is your first trip or the tenth in China, the Middle Kingdom always offer you endless opportunities for exploration. The diversity of this vast and sprawling country’s historical heritages, cultural influence, architecture, cuisine and natural landscape never run out. Ranging from the glories imperial capital sites in Beijing and Xian to the flourishing skyline and neon-lit in Shanghai and Hong Kong, from sanctuary of Giant Panda in Chengdu to the holy Buddhist land Tibet, or from the spectacular countryside landscape in Guilin to the majestic Yangtze River, our Top 10 Tours take you to seize the best highlights, explore the most authentic culture, get lost in the most fascinating scenery from the treasure house of China.

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Top 10 China Tours - private tour, flexible departure

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China Golden Triangle - 8 Days Best of China Tour
(Beijing | Xian | Shanghai(2D))
from $1,267
2
First Touch of China - 10 Days Classic China Tour from Beijing
(Beijing | Xian | Guilin | Shanghai)
from $1,634
3
Travel China at Leisure - 13 Days Classic China Tour with Yangtze Cruise
(Beijing | Xian | Guilin | Yangtze Cruise | Shanghai)
from $2,253
4
Wonders of China - 13 Days China Landscape Tour including Zhangjiajie
(Beijing | Xian | Zhangjiajie | Guilin | Shanghai)
from $2,268
5
Authentic China - 11 Days China Tour from Hong Kong
(Hong Kong | Beijing | Xian | Guilin | Shanghai)
from $2,345
6
Panoramic Impression of China - 15 Days China Tour with Tibet Discovery & Panda Visit
(Shanghai | Guilin | Chengdu | Lhasa | Xian | Beijing)
from $3,078
7
Encompassed China Highlights - 17 Days China Paradise Tour with Tibet & Yangtze
(Beijing | Xian | Tibet | Chengdu | Yangtze Cruise | Shanghai)
from $3,070
8
Morbidezza of Southern China - 9 Days East China & Mt. Huang Tour by High Speed Train
(Shanghai | Suzhou | Hangzhou | Huangshanx)
from $1,391
9
Ancient Silk Road - 10 Days Classic Silk Road Tour from Xian
(Xian | Urumqi | Kashgar | Turpan | Dunhuang)
from $2,030
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Leisure China Holiday Full of Fun - 21 Days China Holiday with Yangtze River Cruise Tour
(Hong Kong | Guilin | Chengdu | Chongqing | Yangtze Cruise | Zhangjiajie | Shanghai | Xian | Beijing)
from $4,020

Below Top 10 China Tours are more recommended as the first-timer China trips which covers the most classic travel destinations in China, such as Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Chengdu, etc. If you have visited these places and want to explore something new, or you are expats in China, you can let us customize a trip of you own for you, or find inspiration in our China Expats Tours Collections.

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China Golden Triangle

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8 Days Best of China Tour

It is most recommended for those who want to visit China for the first time with short days. Great contrast of China’s past and present is the best highlight of this tour. Besides, great accommodation and dinning make your trip more enjoyable.

Destinations: Beijing(4D) | Xian(2D) | Shanghai(2D)

Highlights: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, The Bund, Yu Garden...

from $1,267 / private tour, flexible departure

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First Touch of China

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10 Days Classic China Tour from Beijing

This tour leads you to top 4 destinations you can’t miss. Experience the stunning diversity and contrasts of ancient tradition and modern fashion, discover the charm of ancient history, and get closer exploration some of the most beautiful scenery under heaven...

Destinations: Beijing(4D) | Xian(2D) | Guilin(2D) | Shanghai(2D)

Highlights: Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Li River, Yangshuo Town, The Bund...

from $1,634 / private tour, flexible departure

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Travel China at Leisure

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13 Days Classic China Tour with Yangtze Cruise

Want to explore China in a leisure way? This is the ideal trip. You will not only visit the Musts to Go – Beijing, Xian, etc, but also gain much fun and leisure time in Guilin. Furthermore, the relaxing cruise on the Yangtze River makes this trip memorable.

Destinations: Beijing(4D) | Xian(2D) | Guilin(2D) | Yangtze Cruise(3D) | Shanghai(2D)

Highlights: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Li River, Yangtze River, the Bund...

from $2,253 / private tour, flexible departure

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Wonders of China Tour

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13 Days China Landscape Tour including Zhangjiajie

Beijing, Xian and Shanghai represent the past, today and future of China. While only cultural experience is not fun enough. You should not miss the magnificent landscape of Guilin and Zhangjiajie which are two of most outstanding places to enjoy the natural beauty of China.

Destinations: Beijing (4D) | Xian (2D) | Zhangjiajie (3D) | Guilin (2D) | Shanghai (2D)

Highlights: Great Wall, Yangshuo, Longji Terrace, Zhangjiajie National Park, Terracotta Warriors...

from $2,268 / private tour, flexible departure

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Authentic China

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11 Days China Tour from Hong Kong

Take advantage of the convenient international arrival at Hong Kong and departure at Shanghai, then extend your vacation to discover the most authentic experience in other classic destinations - precious cultural relics, stunning landscapes, unique folk customs…

Destinations: Hong Kong(2D)| Beijing(4D) | Xian(2D) | Guilin(2D) | Shanghai(2D)

Highlights: Victoria Peak, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Li River, The Bund...

from $2,345 / private tour, flexible departure

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Panoramic Impression of China

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  • Giant Panda Base
  • Potala Palace

15 Days China Tour with Tibet Discovery & Panda Visit

This tour gives you the panoramic impression of China - start from east China – Shanghai, and make a turn in the south Guilin, then go to the far west holy land Tibet, via southwest Chengdu, last tour the northern ancient capitals – Xian and Beijing.

Destinations: Shanghai(2D) | Guilin(2D) | Chengdu(2D) | Lhasa(3D) | Xian(2D) | Beijing(4D)

Highlights: the Bund, Li River, Giant Panda, Potala Palace, Terracotta Warriors, Great Wall...

from $3,078 / private tour, flexible departure

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Encompassed China Highlights

  • Forbidden City
  • Potala Palace
  • Yangtze River Cruise

17 Days China Paradise Tour with Tibet & Yangtze

This long vacation package almost sweeps all the best highlights of China in a single trip. It traverses China from north to south, west to east. The attractive diversity of China’s culture and nature embody fully without any reservation in this trip.

Destinations: Beijing(4D) | Xian(3D) | Lhasa(3D) | Chengdu(2D) | Yangtze Cruise(3D) | Shanghai(2D)

Highlights: Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Potala Palace, Giant Panda, Yangtze River, The Bund...

from $3,070 / private tour, flexible departure

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Morbidezza of Southern China

  • Yangtze River Cruise
  • Ancient City Wall
  • Tiananmen Square

9 Days East China & Mt. Huang Tour by High Speed Train

Experiencing the exquisite Jiangnan-style elegance in Suzhou and Hangzhou, soaking in the excitement of Shanghai's vitality and busyness, being amazed at the four wonders of Huangshan...You will appreciate this deep exploration of China, and also the amazing experience of taking high speed train.

Destinations: Shanghai(2D)| Suzhou (2D) | Hangzhou(1D) | Huangshan(4D)

Highlights: The Bund, Lingering Garden, Suzhou Museum, West Lake, Tunxi Ancient Street, Mount Huangshan...

from $1,391 / private tour, flexible departure

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Ancient Silk Road

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10 Days Classic Silk Road Tour from Xian

Start from Xian which was known as the starting point of ancient Silk Road, take a flight to visit Xinjiang (Urumqi, Kashgar and Turpan), then take a high speed train to explore the most legendary part of Silk Road - Dunhuang. Best experience of the frontier landscape and culture.

Destinations: Xian(3D) | Urumqi(1D) | Kashgar(2D) | Turpan(2D) | Dunhuang(2D)

Highlights: Terracotta Warriors, Heaven Lake, Id Kah Mosque, Bazaar, Karez System, Mogao Grottoes ...

from $2,030 / private tour, flexible departure

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Leisure China Holiday Full of Fun

  • Yangtze River Cruise
  • Ancient City Wall
  • Tiananmen Square

21 Days China Holiday with Yangtze River Cruise Tour

This 21 days' China holiday package tour covers most of the best highlights in China. You can exprience the classical culture of China in Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, also enjoy charming landscape in Guilin and Zhangjiajie. The relaxing Yangtze River Cruise will bring all the fatigue of long trip away from you.

Destinations: Hong Kong(2D) | Guilin(3D) | Chengdu(1D) | Chongqing (1D) | Yangtze Cruise (3) | Zhangjiajie (3D) | Shanghai(2D) | Xian(2D) | Beijing (3D)

Highlights: Li River, Yangshuo, Giant Panda, Zhangjiajie National Par, Three Gorges, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors...

from $4,020 / private tour, flexible departure

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China Trips You May Also Like

Having no idea how to start your China tour? Don’t worry! Why not to start from our popular gateway cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong or Chengdu? Or take the pick from our travel themes to match your own pace and needs. You can also get inspirations from our hand-picked essential short China trips, even let us customize a trip for you.

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