Things to do in China
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Tours28 optionsShanghai Tower Tickets46 optionsCity Tour Shanghai19 optionsDay Trips from Shanghai18 optionsMutianyu Great Wall Tours94 optionsSummer Palace Tickets55 optionsTiananmen Square Tickets54 optionsTemple of Heaven Tickets44 optionsBeijing City Tour6 optionsOriental Pearl Tower Tickets7 optionsTianmen Mountain Tickets11 optionsYu Garden Tickets54 options
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Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall: Fast Pass Tour with GuideYou’ll skip the shuttle bus lines and head straight to Mutianyu Great Wall with a local guide, enjoying rare quiet stretches and plenty of time to wander or just sit with your thoughts. With hotel pickup included and stories from someone who knows the place well, it’s an experience you’ll remember long after leaving Beijing.
Beijing: Forbidden City & Mutianyu Great Wall Private Day TripYou’ll walk Tiananmen Square with a local guide who brings its stories alive, explore the winding courtyards of Beijing’s Forbidden City, then ride up to Mutianyu Great Wall for sweeping mountain views before zipping down by toboggan—all with hotel pickup, tickets, and lunch included. Expect moments that linger long after you’re home.
Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Villages Private Tour from GuilinA private day tour from Guilin to Longji Rice Terraces, a UNESCO-recognized agricultural heritage site, with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, park admission and electric car access to Pingan. You visit Huang Luo Yao minority village, then spend 2–3 hours hiking the Pingan terraces while Yao and Zhuang farmers work the same fields around you. The tour runs 10 hours round-trip, with flexible lunch timing and return to your Guilin hotel by 5:30pm.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private car to set your own pace through the terraces and stop for hikes without coordinating with a group schedule.
Private Guangzhou Tour with Guide: 7 Hours, Hotel PickupThis is a private guided tour of Guangzhou led by Xaq, a Guangzhou native with eight years of guiding experience and 300+ five-star reviews. The standard option runs seven hours and includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a private air-conditioned car with a professional driver. You choose the itinerary—the sample route covers White Cloud Mountain, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, Six Banyan Temple, a dim sum lunch at a traditional Cantonese restaurant, Xiguan's old house district, and Flower City Square with views of Canton Tower. Admission fees and meals are optional add-ons you select at checkout.Is it for me?Book the seven-hour standard tour if you want the main landmarks and neighborhoods covered in a single day without building the route yourself. Choose the half-day option if you arrive late or leave early and need fewer stops. Contact Xaq before booking to discuss a custom itinerary if you have specific interests—temples, markets, historical sites, or day trips outside the city—so the tour fits what you actually want to see.
Beijing Temple of Heaven: Tickets & Optional GuideYou receive a QR code by email five to seven days ahead, scan it at the entrance, and skip the line. Choose independent exploration, add a 2-hour guided tour at the gate, arrange hotel pickup and drop-off, or combine guide and driver for full door-to-door service. Entry to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest and the entire imperial park grounds is included in every option.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to skip Beijing's entry lines and doesn't want to negotiate taxis or public transit on arrival day—the QR code gets you in instantly, and if you add a guide or driver, you remove the navigation and timing from the equation entirely.
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Layover Tour & Airport PickupYou’ll step straight from your Beijing layover into a private car with an English-speaking driver, heading out to walk the quieter Mutianyu Great Wall section. Expect real conversation, skip-the-line entry, cool mountain air, and enough time to soak up both silence and stories before you’re dropped back at the airport—changed in ways you won’t expect.
Beijing: Wangfujing Calligraphy Class by Forbidden CityYou’ll feel both challenged and welcomed as you learn Chinese calligraphy near Beijing’s Forbidden City. Guided by a patient teacher, you’ll practice brush strokes on real rice paper, try writing your name in characters (with plenty of laughs), and leave with your own ink creation—plus maybe a new appreciation for slowing down.
Shanghai Tower: 546m Observation Deck & Upper Floors TicketYou ride the world's fastest high-speed elevator to a 546-meter observation deck with unobstructed 360° views of Shanghai, or upgrade to see the upper floors and the world's highest damper. Entry is by QR code, the building opens early and stays open late, and children under three get in free. Book the ticket level that matches how high you want to go.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Shanghai from the highest public vantage point without arranging separate transport or dealing with entry-line waits—the QR code system means you walk straight in, and the late opening hours let you catch the city at any time of day.
Beijing Layover Tour: Great Wall, Forbidden City & PickupYou’ll turn your Beijing layover into something real: meeting your guide right at the airport, exploring Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with local stories, climbing Mutianyu Great Wall (with hot tea if you’re lucky), and making it back in time for your flight—no stress, just memories that stick.
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Private Day TripYou’ll stand where dynasties ruled in the Forbidden City, feel tiny on Tiananmen Square, and hike along Mutianyu Great Wall’s ancient stones—all with a local guide who brings Beijing’s stories to life. Includes hotel or airport pickup, entry tickets, lunch, and plenty of small moments you’ll remember long after your flight.
Dujiangyan Panda Volunteering: Work with keepers, lunch includedA panda volunteering experience at Dujiangyan Panda Base near Chengdu where you work directly with keepers on conservation tasks—cleaning enclosures, preparing bamboo, observing panda behavior, and learning how staff care for aging pandas. Hotel pickup and lunch in the staff canteen are included. The activity runs from early morning through mid-afternoon, with a volunteer certificate and souvenirs at the end.Is it for me?This works best for travelers who want hands-on work over passive sightseeing—you are cleaning, preparing food, and learning conservation tasks directly from keepers, not watching from a distance. Book it if you are comfortable with physical labor and want to understand what panda care actually involves.
Wuzhen & Xitang Water Towns Private Day Tour with MealsA private full-day tour from Shanghai visits Wuzhen, a 1,300-year-old water town, and Xitang, over 2,000 years old, with a professional guide, boat ride along the canals, local lunch and dinner, and hotel pickup. The itinerary splits the day between morning exploration of Wuzhen's stone bridges and Ming-era houses, an afternoon boat ride, and an evening in Xitang timed to catch the sunset and night lights reflecting off the water.Is it for me?Book this if you're visiting both Wuzhen and Xitang in one day and want a private guide managing the route and timing; choose the city hotel pickup if you're staying central Shanghai, or the outskirt option if you're based elsewhere.
Beijing Airport Transfer: Private Car & Meet-Greet ServiceYou get a driver with your name on a sign, flight tracking, and 90 minutes of free waiting time at Beijing airport. The car is private, air-conditioned, and sized for your group. Door-to-door transfer to your hotel is included, with 24/7 support if plans change. Book only if your hotel is within the 4th ring road or you're willing to confirm a nearby drop point first.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Beijing airport with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and the haggle over the fare—the fixed price and door-to-door service mean you go straight to your hotel without arranging transport or negotiating with drivers.
Guangzhou City Tour: Old & New Highlights with GuideThis private 8-hour Guangzhou city tour pairs ancient sites—Chen Clan Academy, the Nanyue King Museum, and the thousand-year-old Bayan Tree Temple—with modern landmarks like Canton Tower and the Opera House, guided by a local English speaker who customizes the route to your interests. Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Guangzhou are included; Cantonese dim sum lunch is arranged based on your dietary preferences. Because the itinerary is yours to shape, you can swap any stop for alternatives like Shamian Island's colonial architecture, shopping streets, or a night Pearl River cruise.Is it for me?If your group speaks English comfortably, this tour works as described; if you prefer Chinese or Cantonese commentary, let the operator know at booking and the guide will adjust. Outskirts hotels in Zencheng, Conghua, Panyu, HuaDu, Huangpu or Nansha carry an additional surcharge for pickup and drop-off—confirm the location when you book so the price is clear upfront.
Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors Museum Ticket & English GuideYou get access to all three pits of the Terracotta Army with a professional English-speaking guide who explains the sculptures, the Qin dynasty context, and the archaeological details you'd otherwise miss. The ticket covers entrance to the museum and the excavation areas. No need to arrange transport or navigate the site alone — the guide handles timing and interpretation, leaving you to focus on the faces of three thousand individual warriors.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand what you're looking at instead of just walking past it — the guide transforms thousands of individual sculptures from an impressive sight into a story about imperial power, craftsmanship, and archaeology that stays with you after you leave.
Shanghai: Yu Garden, French Concession & Tower Views Private TourYou're picked up from your hotel and spend the day moving through Shanghai's main landmarks with a private guide: Yu Garden's pavilions and ponds, the French Concession's colonial architecture and local parks, Shanghai Tower's 632-meter observatory, and Jade Buddha Temple's chambers and statues. Lunch is included, as are three attraction tickets and all transport. The itinerary is flexible — swap attractions based on what interests you — and you return to your hotel at the end of the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want Shanghai's main sights in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself — the private guide and vehicle handle the logistics, and you can reshape the itinerary on the morning you arrive.
Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Meet & GreetYou 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.
Beijing: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Entry TicketsYou get skip-the-line entry to both Beijing's most-visited landmarks in one booking. Enter the Forbidden City by scanning your passport, explore the imperial palace and its hidden gardens at your own pace, then head to Tiananmen Square to stand in the world's largest public square surrounded by monuments. No paper tickets, no separate reservations—just book your preferred option (Forbidden City alone, Tiananmen alone, or both) and show up on your date.Is it for me?Book this if you want to hit Beijing's two most famous landmarks without juggling separate tickets or arriving early to beat the line—the skip-the-line entry and flexible combo option mean you spend your time inside, not waiting outside.
Beijing Airport Private Transfer & Round-Trip Hotel PickupTravel between Beijing’s airports and your hotel without hassle—enjoy private round-trip transfers with English-speaking staff, door-to-door pickup, and help with your bags. Relax after your flight and start your stay in Beijing feeling refreshed and worry-free.
Pudong Airport Car Hire with Driver: Meet at ArrivalsYou're met at Pudong Airport with a name sign and driven directly to your Shanghai hotel in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver who handles your luggage. If your flight is delayed or cancelled, the transfer is still yours—no rebooking, no extra cost. Choose one-way or round-trip before you book, and the price stays fixed.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Shanghai tired and don't want to negotiate transport—the driver waits at arrivals, speaks English, and the price is fixed, which turns a potential hassle into a non-issue.
