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★4.9 1,492 experiences from US$ 2.50 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Beijing: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Mutianyu Great Wall Day Trip
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Beijing: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Mutianyu Great Wall Day TripStep into Beijing’s history with a day trip to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall: includes hotel pickup, cable car, and local lunch.
4,461 reviews
4.98★
Duration
9h–11h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 98US$ 93per person
Beijing Day Tour: Forbidden City, Great Wall & Tiananmen Square
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★Top rated
Beijing Day Tour: Forbidden City, Great Wall & Tiananmen SquareBeijing full-day tour: explore Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Great Wall with guide, tickets, lunch, and cable car.
2,328 reviews
4.95★
Duration
10h–11h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 98per person
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour & Cable Car
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Best value
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour & Cable CarDirect bus from downtown Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall with 5 hours exploration, cable car access. Includes roundtrip transfer, entry, and visitor center.
3,022 reviews
4.94★
Duration
9h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · RU · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 25US$ 20per person

Recommended (7)

Forbidden City Beijing guided tour: Skip ticket lines
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Travelers' pick
Forbidden City Beijing guided tour: Skip ticket lines
2,223 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h–3h
fromUS$ 22per person
Huangpi Road Food Tour Shanghai: Dozen Shanghainese Dishes
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Travelers' pick
Huangpi Road Food Tour Shanghai: Dozen Shanghainese Dishes
1,708 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 79per person
Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army, City Wall & Pagoda
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Travelers' pick
Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army, City Wall & Pagoda
1,696 reviews
4.95★
Duration
9h–10h
fromUS$ 24per person
Mutianyu Great Wall tour from Beijing: 5 hours of hiking
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Travelers' pick
Mutianyu Great Wall tour from Beijing: 5 hours of hiking
1,601 reviews
4.96★
Duration
7h–9h
fromUS$ 25US$ 20per person
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket: Direct Entry & Meridian Gate Access
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Likely to sell out
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket: Direct Entry & Meridian Gate Access
1,591 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h–4h
fromUS$ 10.40per person
Beijing Hutong Food & Beer Walking Tour Hidden Restaurants
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Travelers' pick
Beijing Hutong Food & Beer Walking Tour Hidden Restaurants
1,532 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h 30m
fromUS$ 80per person
Shanghai: Private City Tour Old & New Highlights with Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Shanghai: Private City Tour Old & New Highlights with Pickup
1,392 reviews
4.99★
Duration
7h–8h
fromUS$ 115per person

Top rated (10)

Mutianyu Great Wall private hiking tour from Beijing
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Travelers' pick
Mutianyu Great Wall private hiking tour from BeijingHike the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall from Beijing with private transport, English-speaking guide and hotel pickup.
447 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–8h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Beijing to Xi'an Terracotta Warriors: Bullet train day trip
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Travelers' pick
Beijing to Xi'an Terracotta Warriors: Bullet train day tripBullet train from Beijing to Xi'an with Terracotta Warriors Museum entry, guide, lunch and hotel pickup: leave at 6:30am, return by 10:30pm the same day.
296 reviews
5.00★
Duration
17h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupInstant confirmationfromUS$ 564per person
3-Day Beijing Tour: Forbidden City, Great Wall & Temple of Heaven
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Travelers' pick
3-Day Beijing Tour: Forbidden City, Great Wall & Temple of HeavenThree days exploring Beijing's imperial landmarks (Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall with toboggan descent, Temple of Heaven) with guide, transport.
292 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3d
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 599per person
8-Hour Private Shanghai Tour: Jade Buddha Temple & The Bund
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Travelers' pick
8-Hour Private Shanghai Tour: Jade Buddha Temple & The BundEight-hour private guided tour of Shanghai with hotel pickup, visiting the Jade Buddha Temple, The Bund, Nanjing Road and People's Square.
243 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
09:30
Live guide EN · ZH · FRHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Mutianyu Great Wall private hike tour from Beijing
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Travelers' pick
Mutianyu Great Wall private hike tour from BeijingPrivate tour from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel or airport pickup and air-conditioned vehicle. You set the pace for 3 to 5 hours of hiking and exploring the wall.
236 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–8h
start times · Every day
19
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Shanghai: French Concession Breakfast Walk & 15 Local Foods
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Travelers' pick
Shanghai: French Concession Breakfast Walk & 15 Local FoodsWake up in Shanghai’s French Concession with a breakfast walking tour, over 15 local dishes, street vendors, and historic shikumen lanes: includes small group guide.
172 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · KO · ZHFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour from Beijing: Skip the Crowds
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Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour from Beijing: Skip the CrowdsPrivate day tour to Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing with English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, entrance ticket and cable car included.
153 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h–9h
start times · Every day
18
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 188per person
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Tour
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private TourPrivate tour of Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace from Beijing with English guide, air-conditioned vehicle, cable car, lunch and hotel pickup.
108 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h–9h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ZHHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 188per person
Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour: 6-8 Hours
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Travelers' pick
Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour: 6-8 HoursPrivate tour of Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing with air-conditioned vehicle, English driver or guide, and entrance ticket included.
106 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h–8h
start times · Every day
18
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai: Bullet Train & West Lake
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Travelers' pick
Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai: Bullet Train & West LakeFull-day private Hangzhou tour from Shanghai with round-trip bullet train, West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Feilai Peak, tea farm lunch, and hotel pickup. Around 10 hours.
104 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h–12h
start times · Mon–Fri
2
Live guide EN · ZHHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 275per person

Lowest price (10)

Hong Kong Central: Walking Tour with Local Stories & Man Mo Temple
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Travelers' pick
Hong Kong Central: Walking Tour with Local Stories & Man Mo TempleFeel Hong Kong’s pulse on a tip-based Central walking tour. Dive into family stories, colonial architecture, temple rituals, and local food tips, includes expert guide.
315 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 2.61per person
Central Hong Kong walking tour: History & architecture guide
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Travelers' pick
Central Hong Kong walking tour: History & architecture guideWalk Central's financial district and Old Town with a local guide decoding how "One Country, Two Systems" shapes the skyline, streets and temples.
243 reviews
4.85★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 2.61per person
Forbidden City Beijing Ticket: Walk the Meridian Gate
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Travelers' pick
Forbidden City Beijing Ticket: Walk the Meridian GateBook your Forbidden City entry in advance using your passport. Scan at the Meridian Gate and skip the ticket line. Includes Tiananmen Square access.
170 reviews
4.69★
Duration
2h–4h
start times · Tue–Sun
5
Free cancellationfromUS$ 2.99per person
Beijing: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Entry Tickets
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Travelers' pick
Beijing: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Entry TicketsSkip-the-line entry to Beijing's Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Official tickets, passport entry, flexible combo options. Book in advance to avoid sold-out dates.
72 reviews
4.74★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Tue–Sun
5
Free cancellationfromUS$ 3per person
Beijing: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Tickets
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Travelers' pick
Beijing: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square TicketsThe Forbidden City opens at 8:30am with timed entry. Book your Palace Museum ticket 7 days ahead to skip queues. Includes Tiananmen Square access and passport-based entry.
111 reviews
4.92★
Duration
1h–4h
start times · Every day
17
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 3per person
Beijing: Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
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Travelers' pick
Beijing: Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation TicketReserve your entry to Beijing's Tiananmen Square, where visitor numbers are capped daily. Your passport works as your ticket at the security check.
115 reviews
4.28★
Duration
1h–4h
start times · Every day
24
Free cancellationfromUS$ 4US$ 3.76per person
Shanghai Walking Tour: The Bund, Nanjing Road & People's Square
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Travelers' pick
Shanghai Walking Tour: The Bund, Nanjing Road & People's SquareGuided walking tour of Shanghai's downtown landmarks: The Bund, Nanjing Road, and People's Square. English-speaking guide and street food stop included. Groups up to 4.
398 reviews
4.93★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 5per person
Beijing Historic Walking Tour: Hutong, Calligraphy & Qianmen
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Travelers' pick
Beijing Historic Walking Tour: Hutong, Calligraphy & QianmenWalk Beijing's hutong alleys, Liulichang's antique street and Qianmen with a local guide in 3.5 hours. The booking fee reserves your spot, and you tip your guide at the end.
93 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 5per person
French Concession walking tour Shanghai: Lane houses & villas
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French Concession walking tour Shanghai: Lane houses & villasThree-hour walking tour in Shanghai's French Concession with a local guide. Visit Shikumen Open House Museum, French Club, Sinan Mansions.
123 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h
start times · Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 5per person
Forbidden City Beijing Ticket: Enter at Your Chosen Time
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Likely to sell out
Forbidden City Beijing Ticket: Enter at Your Chosen TimePre-book Forbidden City ticket with timed entry. Scan passport at Meridian Gate and explore the world's largest wooden palace complex.
12 reviews
4.50★
Duration
2h–8h
start times · Tue–Sun
3
Live guide EN · ZHFree cancellationfromUS$ 5per person

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Lhasa Architecture Tour: Decode Urban Transformation via Podcast
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Lhasa Architecture Tour: Decode Urban Transformation via PodcastWalk Lhasa's 3.9 km route from Barkhor Street through Jokhang Temple to Potala Palace, guided by podcast-style audio from experts and locals.
Duration
1h 51m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 6.87US$ 5.49per person
14-Day Mount Kailash Kora & Guge Kingdom Tour from Lhasa
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14-Day Mount Kailash Kora & Guge Kingdom Tour from Lhasa14-day small-group tour from Lhasa across Tibet's far west with permits and guide included: walk the three-day kora around Mount Kailash.
Duration
14d
Next departure: 6 May 2027Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,770per person
12-Day Tibet Tour: Lhasa, Everest Base Camp & Namtso Lake
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12-Day Tibet Tour: Lhasa, Everest Base Camp & Namtso Lake12-day shared group tour through central and eastern Tibet with English-speaking guide, 4-star hotels in Lhasa and Shigatse.
Duration
12d
SatLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,660per person
Shenzhen in a Day: Culture and Future Tech Tour
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Shenzhen in a Day: Culture and Future Tech TourPrivate guided tour of Shenzhen covering 1,700-year-old Nantou Ancient Town in the morning.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
10
Live guide EN · ZH · YUEHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 108per person
Changsha Walking Food Tour: Local Snacks & Pastries
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New
Changsha Walking Food Tour: Local Snacks & PastriesThree hours tasting Changsha's traditional snacks, pastries and tangyou baba in a small group with a local guide.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
3h–4h
Sat and Sun
14:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Northern Xinjiang 8-Day Private Tour: Lakes & Nature
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Northern Xinjiang 8-Day Private Tour: Lakes & NatureEight-day private tour through Xinjiang's alpine lakes and mountain villages including Heavenly Lake, Kanas, Hemu.
Duration
8d
Every day
08:00
Live guide ZHHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 498per person
9-Day Lhasa, Everest Base Camp & Namtso Lake Tour
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9-Day Lhasa, Everest Base Camp & Namtso Lake TourNine-day small-group tour from Lhasa's monasteries to Everest Base Camp and Namtso Lake with English-speaking guide, permits, 4-star hotels with oxygen, and shared transfers.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
9d
Tue and WedLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,050per person
Lhasa Self-Guided Podcast Tour: Architecture & Urban Change
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Lhasa Self-Guided Podcast Tour: Architecture & Urban ChangeSelf-guided podcast tour through Lhasa tracing the city's transformation from Tibetan quarter to modern Chinese boulevards, with stops and in-app navigation.
Duration
1h 53m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 6.87per person
Shenzhen Markets & Louhu District: Private Tour with Guide
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Shenzhen Markets & Louhu District: Private Tour with GuidePrivate tour of Shenzhen's Louhu District with visits to Huaqianbei electronics market and Dongmen shopping district, guided in English with metro transport.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Mon–Sat
15:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Shanghai Tower, The Bund & Huangpu River Night Cruise
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Shanghai Tower, The Bund & Huangpu River Night CruiseFive hours from Shanghai's 118th-floor observation deck through historic Bund architecture to a 50-minute night cruise watching the city's illuminated.
Duration
5h
Every day
15:00
Live guide EN · ZHFree cancellationfromUS$ 142per person
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China at a glance ✓ 2026-11-04

  • Most booked: Beijing: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Mutianyu Great Wall Day Trip, US$ 93 (9h–11h, 4.98★ · 4,461).
  • Top rated: Beijing Day Tour: Forbidden City, Great Wall & Tiananmen Square, US$ 98 (10h–11h, 4.95★ · 2,328).
  • Best value: Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour & Cable Car, US$ 20 (9h, 4.94★ · 3,022).

Of the 1,492 experiences: 1,414 with free cancellation, 1,386 with instant confirmation, 1,167 with hotel pickup and 783 bookable last-minute.

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