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 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.
Beijing Great Wall: Mutianyu & Badaling with VIP Fast PassYou skip the shuttle bus lines at Mutianyu or ride an exclusive VIP shuttle to the cable car at Badaling, then take the cable car to the wall with your private guide. At Mutianyu, the optional toboggan descent is included; at Badaling, you get zero-queue cable car access. Hotel pickup and return are part of the package, and the tour wraps by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Great Wall without spending half your day in queues or arranging transport yourself—the VIP access and private guide handle both, leaving you time to actually walk the wall and take photos instead of standing in lines.
Xi’an: Terracotta Warriors Museum Tour & Local LunchYou’ll stand eye-to-eye with thousands of life-sized Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, guided through ancient pits and stories by a local expert. Feel the cool clay at a terracotta workshop, then taste bold flavors over lunch in the bustling Muslim Quarter. This tour leaves you with more than photos—it lingers like spice on your tongue.
Oriental Pearl Tower Shanghai: 468M Views & BuffetYou get entry to two observation decks, a transparent glass corridor at 259 meters, and access to the Shanghai History Museum at the base. If you book the buffet, you dine in the revolving restaurant at 267 meters while the city rotates around you. Arrive with your QR code, and plan to spend three to four hours if you're including a meal.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Shanghai skyline views without arranging separate transport or timing multiple attractions—the tower combines history, observation, and dining in one location, and the QR code entry means you skip the ticket counter line.
Shanghai Pudong Airport Transfer: Private Car & Meet-GreetYou get picked up from your hotel or met at the airport with your name on a sign, then driven directly to or from Pudong Airport in a private car. The driver waits 60 minutes if you're arriving late, and the price is set in advance—no negotiation, no surprises. Book the time that matches your flight, and the car handles the rest.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and public transport lines—the fixed price and door-to-door service mean you arrive at the airport or hotel without arranging anything else.
Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Tour: VIP Fast Pass & PickupYou’ll step straight onto Mutianyu Great Wall without waiting for shuttles or crowds thanks to your VIP fast pass. Walk ancient stones with a local guide sharing stories, enjoy included lunch after exploring at your own pace, and relax with private pickup from your Beijing hotel. It’s more than just skipping lines—it’s feeling like you belong there for a day.
Shanghai Maglev Airport Transfer & Hotel PickupGet ready to zip from Shanghai Pudong Airport to your hotel on the Maglev train with a local guide who meets you at arrivals and takes care of every step—including pickup and drop-off both ways. Experience Shanghai’s famous high-speed ride and relax knowing someone’s got your back, even if your flight runs late—you’ll remember that feeling of effortless arrival long after you leave.
Chengdu: Giant Pandas & Leshan Buddha Day TripYou start with three hours watching giant pandas eat and play in their habitat, then either return to Chengdu or continue to the ancient Leshan Giant Buddha for a 2.5-hour visit that includes the option to see it from the river. Transport, entry fees, and an air-conditioned vehicle are all included; the full day takes eleven hours and returns you by evening, while the half-day panda option gets you back by lunchtime.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see both pandas and one of China's oldest Buddhist monuments in a single day without arranging separate transport or tickets—the fixed schedule and included entry mean you just show up at 8 a.m. and the logistics are handled.
Beijing Hotel to Airport Transfer: Private Car & English DriverYou get picked up from your Beijing hotel lobby at a time you choose, driven by an English-speaking driver in a private sedan or minivan to either PEK or PKX airport. The driver handles luggage and timing; you handle nothing except being ready. Book by providing your flight details and hotel address, and the price is locked in before you arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi negotiation at the curb and arrive at the airport without wondering about timing or language — the driver handles the route, you handle nothing except being in the lobby when he arrives.
Shanghai Private Tour: Tower, Bazaar, River Cruise & MealA five-hour private tour of Shanghai with hotel pickup includes Shanghai Tower (China's tallest building), Yuyuan bazaar, a Huangpu River cruise, and Shanghai-style lunch or dinner depending on your chosen departure time. Your guide speaks English or Chinese and customizes the route to your interests; if you've visited some attractions before, you can swap them for alternatives like the Jade Buddha Temple or Tianzifang. Yuyuan Garden entry is optional and costs extra; the garden closes Mondays.Is it for me?Choose the morning departure if you want to eat lunch and spend the afternoon at Shanghai Tower and on the river; choose the afternoon departure if you prefer dinner and want to see the city lights on the water. Either way, the private vehicle and guide let you linger at Yuyuan bazaar or swap in a different attraction if you've seen the main stops before.
Shanghai Water Town Tour: Yu Garden, Zhujiajiao, BundA full-day guided tour of Shanghai's landmarks and gardens, starting with Yu Garden's classical pavilions and ponds, moving through Zhujiajiao's ancient water town canals and cobblestone streets, visiting the Kezhi Garden manor built in 1912, and ending at the Bund for night views of the city skyline. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, entrance tickets to Yu Garden and Kezhi Garden, round-trip bus transport, and a Shanghai-style light meal in Zhujiajiao. City God Temple replaces Yu Garden on Mondays when the garden is closed; optional Huangpu River cruises are available at the Bund but not included.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're visiting on a weekday and want both Shanghai's classical gardens and a water town in one day—the structured itinerary with included meal handles the pacing so you move through landmarks without gaps between stops.
Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Layover TourA private guided tour of Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace in Beijing, departing from the airport or your hotel with a licensed English-speaking guide and driver. The itinerary is flexible—you decide how much time to spend at each attraction—and the operator handles your visa-free permit paperwork, luggage security and timing so you make your flight. Entrance tickets, bottled water, winter coats and travel insurance are included.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so you travel with your own guide and driver rather than joining a group—ideal if you're on a tight layover and need flexibility to spend more time at one site and less at another. The operator's expertise with visa-free paperwork and airport timing removes the logistics stress that usually comes with a short stopover in a new city.
Shanghai River Cruise & Din Tai Fung: Private Night TourYou’ll wander The Bund’s glowing riverside, relax in VIP comfort on a Huangpu River cruise with sweeping city views, stroll through Xintiandi’s historic lanes, and savor Michelin-starred soup dumplings at Din Tai Fung — all guided by a friendly local who makes Shanghai feel personal. It’s an evening you’ll remember long after you leave.
Mutianyu Great Wall: Private Tour & VIP Fast Pass PickupYou’ll head straight from your Beijing hotel to Mutianyu Great Wall without waiting for shuttles or crowds. With your local guide leading the way and over four hours free on the wall itself, you’ll have time to explore at your own pace—and maybe catch a quiet moment nobody else sees.
Forbidden City Beijing: Entry Ticket & Guided ToursYou get reserved entry to the Forbidden City and choose how to experience it: solo with a map, in a small guided group at fixed times, with a private English-speaking guide on your schedule, or with that guide plus round-trip hotel transfer included. All four packages include the main entrance ticket; passport is required for entry scanning.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to skip the ticket line and entry hassle — your reservation is confirmed and you choose whether to explore alone, join a small group, or have a guide walk you through the layout and history. The transfer option removes the navigation step if you're traveling with luggage or prefer not to use the subway.
Beijing: Forbidden City, Lama Temple & Temple of Heaven Private TourYou visit four major Beijing landmarks—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Lama Temple, and Temple of Heaven—with a private driver and English-speaking guide. All entry fees, hotel pickup, and water are included. The day flows without group waits or transport gaps, leaving you to absorb the scale of the Forbidden City's 9,000 rooms and the detail of the sandalwood Buddha without the stress of arranging it yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want Beijing's four major imperial sites in one day without arranging transport, buying tickets separately, or navigating crowds—the private car and included fees are what make a full itinerary possible in a single outing.
Xi'an Private Day Tour with Terracotta Army & City WallThis is your chance to see Xi’an’s legendary Terracotta Army up close, taste local noodles in a family-run spot, walk along the ancient city wall, and find peace at the Small Wild Goose Pagoda—all with an expert guide who brings every story to life. Dive into real history and daily life in one unforgettable day.
Shanghai Yu Garden & Old Town Private Tour with Tea TastingThis private walking tour of Shanghai's Yu Garden and Old Town takes two to two and a half hours, starting from your downtown hotel with pickup included. Your English-speaking guide leads you through the five-century-old garden with its rockeries, pavilions and nine-turning bridge, then into the Old Town bazaar where you sit for a tea ceremony and taste high-quality tea while exploring the market's antiques, souvenirs and local vendors. The tour includes entrance fees to Yu Garden, local transportation and a knowledgeable guide who explains the history and culture as you walk; if your hotel is outside downtown, your guide will arrange a meeting point nearby.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you want the garden and bazaar before the crowds build through the afternoon; book the afternoon departure if you're arriving in Shanghai or have a free afternoon after other plans. Either way, having your own guide and vehicle means you move at your own pace through the five-century-old garden without the noise of group tours, and the tea ceremony happens on your schedule, not a fixed time slot.
Beijing: Great Wall & Hutong layover tour with guideYou’ll walk ancient stones along Mutianyu Great Wall, ride through Beijing’s hutongs by rickshaw, and share laughs with your local guide. With airport pickup and all logistics handled, you’ll get a real taste of city life between flights—moments you’ll remember long after your layover ends.
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Hotel Transfer & PickupYou get picked up from your Beijing hotel or airport in a private air-conditioned vehicle and driven directly to Mutianyu Great Wall, with parking and tolls included. The driver arranges your wall tickets in advance and waits while you explore for as long as you want. The 1.5-hour drive each way means you avoid peak crowds and have real time to walk the wall itself, then return to your accommodation without arranging a second ride.Is it for me?Book this if you want to reach Mutianyu without arranging a taxi, negotiating prices at the curb, or timing your return — the fixed pickup and return route means you can focus on the wall itself instead of logistics.
