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Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Meet & Greet
Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Meet & Greet★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (64)1hYou receive your driver's photo and vehicle details before landing, real-time flight tracking that waits for delays, a meet-and-greet at arrivals, and 120 minutes of free waiting time to clear customs and collect bags. The transfer covers up to 40 kilometers to downtown hotels with no hidden fees; extra charges for distant areas are confirmed in advance. Online support is available in your language throughout the process and during your entire stay in China.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport with luggage and want to skip the confusion of finding a taxi or negotiating a fare — the driver's photo, real-time tracking, and fixed pricing mean you know exactly who to look for and what you'll pay before you land.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 34View ›
Shenzhen Private Day Tour: Custom Itinerary & Local Guide
Shenzhen Private Day Tour: Custom Itinerary & Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (50)7h–8hYou choose the attractions and pace; your guide and driver handle navigation and context. The day includes hotel pickup, a professional local guide, and an air-conditioned vehicle for the full duration. Lunch is separate, and you decide when and where to eat. This works whether you're here for leisure, business, or a mix of both.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Shenzhen's main attractions or handle business visits without arranging transport, timing, or figuring out what's worth your time — the guide does that thinking for you, and the flexible itinerary means you're not locked into someone else's schedule.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 150View ›
Gulong Gorge Glass Bridge & Underground Cave
Gulong Gorge Glass Bridge & Underground Cave★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (26)6h–10hStep onto the glass bridge at Gulong Gorge with a local guide by your side, watch nine waterfalls tumble down lush hillsides, then drift through Jinlong Cave’s underground river by boat. Includes hotel pickup from Guangzhou, private transport, entry tickets, and lunch with Cantonese flavors — all wrapped up in a day you’ll remember long after you’re back in the city.Travelers' pickfromUS$ 350View ›
Xiamen to Tianluokeng Tulou: Private Day Tour with Lunch
Xiamen to Tianluokeng Tulou: Private Day Tour with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (24)9hYou’ll ride from Xiamen into Fujian’s hills for a private day trip to Tianluokeng Tulou with a local guide. See ancient earth buildings up close, share a homemade Hakka lunch inside one of them, explore Yuchang Building’s leaning columns, and stroll riverside lanes in Taxia village. It’s a day full of real moments you’ll remember long after you’re home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 229View ›
Guangzhou Private Historical Tour: Chen Clan Temple & More
Guangzhou Private Historical Tour: Chen Clan Temple & More★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (24)8hThis private full-day historical tour of Guangzhou covers four major sites—the Chen Clan Temple with its Guangdong Folk Art Museum, the 2,000-year-old Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, the Six Banyan Temple with its nine-story Flower Pagoda, and Shamian Island—with a professional English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned transport, Chinese-style lunch, and all admission tickets included. A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended.Is it for me?Book this if you want a local guide to connect Guangzhou's scattered historical sites into one coherent story in a single day, rather than piecing together the Chen Clan Temple, Nanyue King Mausoleum, and Six Banyan Temple on your own.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 239View ›
Guangzhou City Tour from Hong Kong: Bullet Train Day Trip
Guangzhou City Tour from Hong Kong: Bullet Train Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (23)6h–8hA private day tour of Guangzhou departing from Hong Kong by bullet train, with pickup at either Guangzhou East or South Station and return to the same station for your evening train home. Your English-speaking guide and driver collect you at the station and take you through downtown Guangzhou's major sites—a 19th-century French cathedral, the colonial architecture of Shamian Island, Chen Clan Academy's folk art collection, a 2,000-year-old royal tomb, and a traditional pedestrian shopping street—before dropping you back at the station. The itinerary is flexible and can be customized based on your interests; entrance tickets to attractions and meals are optional add-ons you arrange at checkout.Is it for me?Choose East Station pickup if you're arriving early and want maximum hours exploring the city; choose South Station if your train arrives later or you prefer a shorter commute from the station to downtown.Travelers' pickfromUS$ 220View ›
Longji Rice Terraces & Yao Villages Private Tour from Guilin
Longji Rice Terraces & Yao Villages Private Tour from Guilin★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (21)9hA 9-hour private tour from Guilin to the Longji Rice Terraces, visiting Huangluo (where Yao women maintain extraordinary hair traditions) and Ping'an Village (home to Zhuang and Yao minorities). Your private guide and driver collect you from your hotel, airport or train station, lead you through the terraced fields carved into steep slopes over centuries, and return you by evening. Seven route and activity options let you choose between car-based stops, cable car access, or hiking routes at different villages.Is it for me?Choose a hiking option if you want to move through the terraces on foot and feel the scale of the slopes; pick a car-based route if you prefer to cover both villages and rest between stops. The seven options mean you're not locked into someone else's pace—you decide whether the day centers on walking, driving, or a mix of both.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −27%fromUS$ 100View ›
Yangshuo: Xianggong Mountain & Yulong Bamboo Boat Private Tour
Yangshuo: Xianggong Mountain & Yulong Bamboo Boat Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (20)7hYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to Yulong River for a bamboo boat ride past ancient villages and the Ming Dynasty Yulong Bridge, then climb Xianggong Mountain for views of the Li River winding through limestone peaks. Your English-speaking guide and private vehicle handle all logistics and timing, so you only need to show up ready to go.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Yangshuo's main sights without arranging transport, entry fees, or timing yourself — the private vehicle and guide handle the logistics, and the 9am pickup from your hotel means you don't have to navigate to a meeting point.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −31%fromUS$ 126View ›
4-Hour Private Guangzhou City Tour: Customized Itinerary
4-Hour Private Guangzhou City Tour: Customized Itinerary★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (18)4h–5hA 4-hour private city tour of Guangzhou with a local English guide, hotel or train station pickup, and a fully customized itinerary built around your interests. You choose the departure time and which sites to visit — the sample route covers Chen Clan Academy, Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, Shamian Island and the Pearl River skyline, but the guide can swap in museums, parks, markets or neighborhoods you'd rather explore. Dim-sum meal is optional. Groups of up to five travel by local ride-share; larger groups get a private minivan with driver.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you want to move through the city before crowds fill the streets and markets; choose afternoon if you'd rather explore at a slower pace or prefer a later start. Either way, the guide adjusts the pace and which sites you linger at, so you're not following a clock.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −37%fromUS$ 100View ›
Zhangjiajie & Fenghuang 5-Day Tour: Avatar Mountains, Glass Bridge
Zhangjiajie & Fenghuang 5-Day Tour: Avatar Mountains, Glass Bridge★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (15)5dIf you want wild mountain views straight out of Avatar plus time wandering lantern-lit streets in China’s most charming old town—all without worrying about tickets or transport—this trip covers it all: glass bridges, sky-high elevators, local legends and plenty of time to soak it all in.Free cancellationfromUS$ 787View ›
Gulong Canyon Glass Bridge Tour: Walk the Sky Walkway
Gulong Canyon Glass Bridge Tour: Walk the Sky Walkway★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (14)7hA private day tour from Guangzhou to Gulong Canyon combines a 2-hour drive with a guided walk across the glass sky walkway and glass bridge, offering views of the canyon, waterfalls and the Glass UFO Platform. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an English-speaking guide, lunch and bottled water. The tour runs 7 hours total and suits all fitness levels, though it involves sustained walking on elevated glass sections.Is it for me?Choose the guided package to hear expert commentary on the canyon and waterfall while your lunch and water are provided, or pick the transfer-only option to explore at your own pace and arrange your own meals.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 119View ›
Guangzhou Layover Tour: Chen Clan Hall & Canton Tower Visit
Guangzhou Layover Tour: Chen Clan Hall & Canton Tower Visit★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (13)6h–8hA private Guangzhou layover tour with local guide and driver covers Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Canton Tower and Shamian Island, with airport pickup and drop-off included. The itinerary is fully customized based on your layover duration and what you want to see—you decide which stops matter most. Lunch with Cantonese dim-sum is included; entrance fees to optional sites like the Canton Tower observation deck are paid on-site.Is it for me?The tour runs six to eight hours with walking at each stop but no strenuous hiking or climbing—it suits a layover where you want to see the highlights without spending the whole time in a vehicle. If your flight arrives before 5 a.m., the driver meets you at 8 a.m., so you'll have a few hours to rest or refresh before the tour begins.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 158View ›
Sanya: Private car tour with local guide & custom itinerary
Sanya: Private car tour with local guide & custom itinerary★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (13)8hYou’ll ride through Sanya with a local driver who knows every shortcut and story. See Nanshan’s giant Guanyin statue, take in sea views from Luhuitou Park, and taste real Hainanese food away from crowds — all without rushing or getting lost in translation. It’s a day you’ll remember for its small surprises as much as its big sights.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 100View ›
Shenzhen Self-Guided Tour: Private Driver, Your Itinerary
Shenzhen Self-Guided Tour: Private Driver, Your Itinerary★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (11)6h–8hA self-guided tour of Shenzhen with a private driver and air-conditioned vehicle for 6 to 8 hours — you pick which attractions to visit (Splendid China Folk Village, Window of the World, shopping districts) and the driver takes you there and waits. Hotel or railway station pickup is included, and an English-speaking assistant is available by phone if you need help during the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want a driver who waits while you explore at your own pace, but bring a translation app since your driver has limited English.Free cancellationfromUS$ 83View ›
Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain: Cable Car & Glass Skywalks Ticket
Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain: Cable Car & Glass Skywalks Ticket★★★★★★★★★★ 3.80 (10)4h–6hYou ride the world's longest cable car up or down Tianmen Mountain, walk glass skywalks suspended over valleys, climb the 999 Heaven Staircases to Tianmen Cave, and explore the mist-wrapped Gui Gu Walkway. Choose Line A (cable car up, express down), Line B (express up, cable car down), or Line C (round-trip express). Entry is digital via QR code or passport—no paper ticket required.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to experience Tianmen Mountain's main attractions—the cable car, glass walkways, and summit views—without arranging separate transport or tickets; the choice between uphill cable car or express cableway lets you decide which descent matters more to you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 59View ›
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: 4-Day Ticket & Elevator Access
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: 4-Day Ticket & Elevator Access★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (9)2d–4dYou book your entry time and gate in advance, arrive with your passport, and get facial registration that works for four days of re-entry. The Bailong Elevator and Tianzishan Cable Car are already included, so you pick your route (cable car first or elevator first) and move through the pillars without stopping to buy tickets. Plan to arrive early if you choose the elevator route, since morning queues are real.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore the pillars over multiple days without arranging transport or paying for the cable car and elevator separately. Plan for moderate walking once you're at the summit — the cable car and elevator handle the elevation, but you'll be on foot through the Yuanjiajie area and trails.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 34View ›
Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Flight Tracking
Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Flight Tracking★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (7)1hYou get a private car from Baiyun Airport to your Guangzhou hotel with a driver whose photo you've already seen, a fixed price with no hidden fees, and real-time WhatsApp support if anything changes. The vehicle is sized to your luggage, arrives early, and waits free for 30 minutes. Infant seats are available on request, and the service covers up to 50 kilometers of driving distance.Is it for me?Pick this if you land in Guangzhou and want to reach your hotel without arranging a taxi, negotiating a price at the curb, or wondering who's picking you up — the fixed price and advance driver photos remove all three worries at once.Free cancellationfromUS$ 35View ›
Yangshuo: Countryside cycling & Li River bamboo boat tour
Yangshuo: Countryside cycling & Li River bamboo boat tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.43 (7)8hYou’ll cycle Yangshuo’s countryside lanes past rice fields and villages, share laughs with locals, stroll lively West Street for lunch, then drift quietly down the Li River by bamboo raft from Xingping to Nine Horses Hill—with your local guide handling all the details. It’s a day full of small surprises you’ll remember long after you’re home.Free cancellationfromUS$ 106View ›
Changsha Private Food Tour: Street Eats & Local Markets Guide
Changsha Private Food Tour: Street Eats & Local Markets Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (6)4hYou’ll taste your way through Changsha’s lively food streets and markets with a local guide who knows all the best spots. Try Hunan specialties, meet friendly vendors, and discover why this city buzzes day and night.Free cancellationfromUS$ 120View ›
Zhangjiajie Forest Park & Tianmen Mountain Private Tour
Zhangjiajie Forest Park & Tianmen Mountain Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (5)8hA private day tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Tianmen Mountain in Southern China, with hotel pickup, a guide, and all park entry and lift tickets included. The tour covers the Tianzi mountain area and Yuanjiajie—the Avatar film location—by cable car and the world's highest sightseeing elevator, then moves to Tianmen Mountain for cliff-path walking and views from 1,500 meters. The itinerary depends on your hotel location and traffic conditions.Is it for me?Eight hours is long enough to cover both parks and their cable systems without rushing, but short enough to leave your morning or evening free. The private guide and car mean no waiting for group departures or public transport schedules, and the route adjusts to your hotel location rather than a fixed meeting point.Instant confirmationKids −39%fromUS$ 316View ›
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