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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Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hotel: Maglev Train TransferYou're met at arrivals with a name sign, escorted onto the Maglev train for an 8-minute sprint to downtown Shanghai, then driven to your hotel by an English-speaking driver. The whole transfer is booked in advance at a fixed price, so you skip the taxi queue and arrive knowing exactly what you're paying and when you'll get there.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi negotiation and get into Shanghai's center in under 20 minutes total — the Maglev does the speed, the fixed price removes the guesswork, and the pre-arranged pickup means you're never standing alone in arrivals trying to figure out what's next.
Beijing Capital Airport Transfer: Private Car to Downtown HotelYou're picked up at Beijing Capital Airport with a nameplate, driven in a private air-conditioned car straight to your downtown hotel, and given up to two hours of free waiting time if you need it. No taxi line, no shared stops, no negotiating a fare — the price is fixed before you land.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and avoid negotiating a fare at the curb — the fixed price and direct route mean you go straight from landing to your hotel without thinking about transport logistics.
Lantau Island Tour: Big Buddha, Tai O & Ngong Ping Cable CarA small-group guided tour of Lantau Island covers the Big Buddha at Po Lin Monastery, the Ngong Ping 360 cable car with panoramic views, and Tai O fishing village with a heritage boat ride. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours from a central Kowloon pickup, includes all entry tickets and cable car fees, and travels by coach and boat with an English-speaking guide; children under 2 are complimentary.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Lantau's main sights—the Buddha, the monastery, the cable car views, and the fishing village—without arranging separate transport or tickets. The small group size (max 20) and fixed schedule mean the day holds together without you building it, and the afternoon departure works if your morning is already planned.
Beijing: Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour with LunchYou get picked up from your hotel and spend the day moving between three of Beijing's most famous sites without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself. A guide walks you through the Forbidden City's imperial history, you eat lunch at the Great Wall, and both your ascent and descent are covered—cable car up, toboggan down, or your choice of the other options. The fixed schedule is what keeps all three stops inside a single day, and the all-inclusive pricing means no surprises at the end.Is it for me?Choose this if you want Beijing's three most famous sites in a single day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the fixed schedule and all-inclusive pricing are what make that possible. The small group option (max 8 people) keeps it intimate; the private option gives you a dedicated guide who adjusts pace to your interests.
Xi’an: Terracotta Army, Pagoda & City Wall Tour with GuideYou’ll wander through Xi’an’s ancient pagoda with a local guide, stand face-to-face with thousands of Terracotta Warriors on this day trip from Xi’an, and stroll along the city wall as locals go about their day. With hotel pickup included and all entry fees covered, you’ll have space to notice those small moments you’ll remember long after the trip.
Xi'an: Terracotta Army & Custom City Sights Private TourYou spend eight hours exploring Xi'an's most significant historical sites with a private guide and driver, starting at the Terracotta Warriors Museum where you examine thousands of clay soldiers and horses buried 2,000 years ago. After that, you choose one or two additional attractions — the City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter, or others — based on your interests. Lunch and bottled water are included, and the itinerary is fully customizable to your schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Terracotta Warriors Museum without arranging transport, hiring a guide separately, or deciding on the fly which other sites to fit in — the private format and customizable itinerary mean you move at your own pace and see what actually interests you.
Suzhou: Private Highlights Tour with Garden & Silk FactoryYou’ll wander Suzhou’s peaceful gardens, cross Panmen Gate’s ancient stones, watch silk spun by hand at the museum, and share an authentic noodle lunch on Shantang Street. With flexible pickup from Shanghai and a local guide who knows every shortcut and story, you’ll feel both looked after and free to explore.
Beijing Forbidden City & Mutianyu Wall with Local GuideStep onto Tiananmen Square’s vast stone expanse, wander through hidden corners of the Forbidden City with your local guide, and ride up to Mutianyu Great Wall for mountain air and silence. With hotel pickup, prebooked entry, and no shopping stops, you’ll get real moments in Beijing’s heart—ones you might remember longer than you expect.
Chengdu: Giant Panda Breeding & Wenshu Temple Private TourYou spend your morning watching giant pandas up close at Chengdu's research center, then eat a vegetarian lunch inside Wenshu Monastery alongside monks. The afternoon takes you through Kuanzhai Alley's 300-year-old streets and ends with tea in People's Park. Your guide handles all entry fees, transport by private vehicle, and timing—you just show up at your hotel lobby in the morning.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see pandas and explore Chengdu's main cultural sites in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the private vehicle and guide handle all the logistics, which is what makes it possible to move from the breeding center to a working Buddhist temple to a historic alley without gaps or confusion.
Forbidden City Beijing Tickets: Direct Entry via Wumen GateYou book your Forbidden City tickets online before arrival, link them to your passport, and enter directly at Wumen Gate without waiting in Beijing's daily queues. The palace spans 725,000 square meters with over 8,700 rooms to explore at your own pace. Add Tiananmen Square entry to your booking so you can visit both without needing separate permits. Everything is wheelchair accessible, and public transport runs nearby.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to avoid Beijing's entry-day queues and move through the Forbidden City without time pressure — pre-booking is what makes that possible, since it guarantees your spot and lets you skip the line.
Summer Palace Beijing: Combined Ticket & Interior GardensYou get entry to the Summer Palace's main grounds plus five interior attractions—Dehe Garden, Tower of Buddhist Incense, Suzhou Street, Wenchang Gallery, and Danning Hall—with flexible arrival between 6:30am and 3:30pm on your chosen date. The QR code arrives by email; bring it and your passport to the gate. Children under 6 and seniors 60+ are free.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to see the Summer Palace's interior gardens and royal spaces without arranging tickets on-site—the combined ticket covers five paid attractions that most visitors miss, and the flexible entry window lets you time your arrival around Beijing's crowds and heat.
Shanghai Pudong Airport to City: Private Transfer & PickupYou get picked up at arrivals by a named driver holding a placard, ride in a private air-conditioned car with water included, and pay a fixed all-inclusive price with no hidden surcharges. The service adjusts to your flight time, not the other way around, and luggage handling is part of the deal. No negotiating at the curb, no shared van, no meter anxiety.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi negotiation and shared shuttle lines—the fixed price and named driver mean you know exactly what you're paying and who's picking you up before you even land.
Shenzhen Private Day Tour: Custom Itinerary & Local GuideYou 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.
Mutianyu Great Wall: Chairlift & Toboggan Tickets BeijingYou receive digital entry tickets via WhatsApp on the morning of your visit, choose your entry time between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM, ride the chairlift to the wall, walk the ramparts at your own pace, and descend via toboggan slide or chairlift. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if you select that option, and the internal shuttle bus to the wall is covered in your ticket price.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see the Great Wall without a guided group, prefer flexibility on timing, and enjoy the chairlift and toboggan as part of the experience rather than as add-ons—just confirm you can receive WhatsApp messages while in China, since that's how your ticket arrives.
Leshan Giant Buddha Day Trip: Private Guide & Local FoodA full-day private tour from Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha combines train travel, guided exploration of the 1,300-year-old statue, and food tasting in the old neighborhood. Your guide picks you up at your hotel, arranges the high-speed train tickets, handles all transport in Leshan, and introduces you to local dishes and snacks you won't find elsewhere. The itinerary includes a climb to the top of Lingyun Hill, a descent along the red sand cliff road to view the Buddha from below, and lunch at an authentic restaurant.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want a private guide who adjusts the pace based on crowds at the Buddha and can pivot to the river cruise instead, plus includes the high-speed train and lunch so you're not coordinating multiple bookings.
Mutianyu Great Wall Beijing: Private Day Trip & Cable CarYou get picked up from your hotel or airport in a private minivan, driven to Mutianyu Great Wall near Beijing, taken up by cable car to the best-preserved section, and sent down via toboggan sled at your own speed. Entry fees, transport, water and driver are all included; you just show up and tell the driver when you want to leave.Is it for me?This works well if you're in Beijing for a layover or traveling with family and want to see the Great Wall without renting a car or joining a group — the private minivan and flexible timing mean you move at your own pace and don't wait for other travelers.
Shanghai & Zhujiajiao Water Town: Private Day Trip with GondolaYou spend the morning in a 1,700-year-old water town riding a gondola beneath ancient bridges and walking past Qing dynasty temples and shops, then choose your Shanghai afternoon from six different routes—modern towers, film parks, colonial mansions, or markets. The private guide adjusts stops to match what you actually want to see, lunch is at your preference, and the All Inclusive Package adds snacks and the gondola ride so nothing surprises you at the gate. Nine hours, one driver, no transport logistics to arrange.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see both old Shanghai (the water town's ancient canals and temples) and new Shanghai (the tower, film park, or markets) in one day without arranging your own transport between them—the private guide and fixed route mean you move smoothly between stops and don't spend time figuring out how to get there.
Dujiangyan Panda Volunteer Day Tour from Chengdu | Private ExperienceIf you want to get close to giant pandas and actually help care for them, this is your chance. You’ll work side by side with real keepers at Dujiangyan Panda Base, learn about conservation firsthand, and even get a little messy—all while making memories you won’t forget.
Temple of Heaven Beijing: Skip-the-Line Ticket & UNESCO SiteYou get direct QR code entry, skipping the ticket queue at Beijing's largest ceremonial complex. Your ticket covers the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest and the Circular Mound Altar, plus full grounds access. Walk at your own pace through 267 hectares of Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, with opening hours from 6am daily and last entry in the afternoon depending on season.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Beijing who wants to see the Ming and Qing ceremonial complex without spending time in the entry queue—the QR code entry is what makes that possible, and the self-guided format lets you spend as much or as little time as you want at each section.
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour & Cable CarYou get hotel pickup, a private driver for the full day, Mutianyu Great Wall entry, and a roundtrip cable car ride. If you book all-inclusive, an English-speaking guide walks you through the wall's history and significance while you spend 2.5 hours hiking at your own pace. The drive is about two hours each way, and you're back at your hotel by afternoon.Is it for me?Right for first-time visitors to Beijing who want the main Great Wall experience without arranging transport, entry, or navigating in Chinese. Plan for a full day out—the two-hour drive each way is what lets you spend unhurried time on the wall itself instead of rushing between sites.
