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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 ›
Silk Road Dunhuang Tour: Mogao Grottoes & White Horse Stupa
Silk Road Dunhuang Tour: Mogao Grottoes & White Horse Stupa★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (20)8hA private guided tour of Dunhuang explores the city's major Silk Road landmarks—the Mogao Grottoes, White Horse Stupa, Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring—with hotel pickup and a local guide who speaks your language. The itinerary is customizable; you finalize the day's plan with your guide at pickup. Mogao Grottoes tickets (RMB 280 per person) are booked 30 days in advance and paid in cash on the day of the tour.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you prefer a guide who customizes the itinerary on the day—you'll decide whether to focus on Buddhist grottoes, desert landmarks, or the history museum, rather than following a fixed route.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 179View ›
Shanghai Cruise Port to Pudong Airport Private Transfer
Shanghai Cruise Port to Pudong Airport Private Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (20)1h 10mYou’ll skip taxi chaos at Shanghai Baoshan Cruise Port and meet your local driver right at arrivals. Enjoy a cool ride with Wi-Fi and help with luggage all the way to Pudong Airport — plus those little human touches you’ll remember long after you land.Free cancellationfromUS$ 46View ›
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 ›
Shanghai: Private City Tour with Local Guide & Pickup
Shanghai: Private City Tour with Local Guide & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (20)8hYou’ll explore Shanghai’s most iconic sights with a local guide who adapts the day to your pace—wander Yu Garden’s hidden paths, sip tea in Old Town, stroll along the Bund’s skyline views, and pause for reflection at Jade Buddha Temple. Includes hotel pickup and flexible timing so you can really feel the city as it unfolds around you.Free cancellationKids −60%fromUS$ 130View ›
Shanghai Afternoon Tea & Dessert Tour on Huaihai Road
Shanghai Afternoon Tea & Dessert Tour on Huaihai Road★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (19)3hIf you’re curious about what locals really eat for afternoon tea in Shanghai, this tour takes you straight to the source—pastry shops, teahouses, and hidden dessert cafes along lively Huaihai Road. You’ll taste classic mooncakes, join a real Chinese tea ceremony, and finish with icy Cantonese sweets that’ll stick in your memory (and maybe your shirt sleeves). It’s not just food—it’s stories and moments you can’t get anywhere else.Free cancellationKids −57%fromUS$ 82View ›
Shanghai Hotel to Pudong Airport: Maglev Train Transfer
Shanghai Hotel to Pudong Airport: Maglev Train Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (19)You're met at your Shanghai hotel by an English-speaking representative who drives you to the Maglev train terminal, then escorts you aboard the world's fastest ground transport for an 8-minute, 32-kilometer ride to Pudong Airport. The whole transfer takes around 30 minutes, and the timing is confirmed the night before so you know exactly when to check out.Is it for me?Book this if your hotel is in downtown Shanghai and you want to skip the traffic and taxi negotiation — the Maglev cuts the journey to 8 minutes, which is what makes arriving early enough to breathe actually possible.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 79View ›
Chengdu: Panda Center & City Tour with Lunch & Local Guide
Chengdu: Panda Center & City Tour with Lunch & Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (19)8hYou’ll watch giant pandas wake up at their breeding center before most tourists arrive, then share real Sichuan food with locals for lunch. Sip jasmine tea in People’s Park while life unfolds around you, and wander historic Kuan Zhai Alley with your guide sharing stories along the way.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 189View ›
Beijing to Mutianyu: Private Car Transfer with Local Driver
Beijing to Mutianyu: Private Car Transfer with Local Driver★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (19)You’ll meet your driver near Lama Temple station for a private transfer to Mutianyu Great Wall, with help buying tickets and three hours to explore at your own pace. Ride the chairlift up or try the toboggan down before returning comfortably to Beijing — maybe even stopping for dumplings if you’re hungry. It’s simple but feels personal.Free cancellationfromUS$ 65View ›
Beijing Airport Transfer: Round-Trip Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off
Beijing Airport Transfer: Round-Trip Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off★★★★★★★★★★ 4.42 (19)1hYou get a dedicated driver waiting at your Beijing airport on arrival and a scheduled pickup from your hotel for your departure flight. The vehicle is sized to your group and luggage, bottled water is included, and the service runs 24/7 year-round. You confirm your return flight details during the inbound ride, so your departure pickup is locked in before you even check into your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip airport taxi queues and hotel-to-airport logistics on both ends of your Beijing stay—the fixed price and scheduled timing mean you arrive rested and leave without rushing.Free cancellation-10%Infants freefromUS$ 49View ›
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Tour
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (19)7h–10hYou visit Mutianyu Great Wall by cable car, walk the restored Ming sections with a guide, then spend the afternoon at the Summer Palace exploring pavilions and gardens. Hotel pickup, entry fees, cable car and professional guide are all included, and there are no shopping stops—just the two sites and the drive between them.Is it for me?Book this if you want Beijing's two biggest sights in one day without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself—and without the crowds or shopping detours that eat into other group tours. The private car and fixed itinerary are what make both sites possible in a single day.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 189View ›
Peak Tram Hong Kong: Skip the line with guide
Peak Tram Hong Kong: Skip the line with guide★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (19)1hYou board the Peak Tram ahead of the general queue with a guide, ride the steep historic tram to Victoria Peak, and take in views of the skyline and harbor from the top. Round-trip tickets and entrance are included. The guide stays with you, so you don't navigate alone. Tours run daily and require a minimum of four people, with 24-hour cancellation notice if the group doesn't form.Is it for me?Worth booking if you're visiting Hong Kong for the first time and want the Peak Tram experience without spending hours in the entry queue—priority boarding is what makes the difference on busy days.Free cancellationKids −30%fromUS$ 30View ›
Shaanxi History Museum Qin-Han Branch: English guided tour
Shaanxi History Museum Qin-Han Branch: English guided tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (19)3h–4hThe Qin-Han Wing of Shaanxi History Museum is a guided museum tour in Xi'an where an English-speaking guide walks you through exhibits on the Qin and Han dynasties over 3 to 4 hours. The museum sits in northern Xi'an near emperor mausoleums and shows the dynasties' place in world history, not just Chinese chronology. Admission, guide service and bottled water are included; book at least 5 days in advance.Is it for me?The tour involves steady walking through galleries over 3 to 4 hours, so it suits travelers who are comfortable on their feet and interested in history told through objects and explanation rather than a quick highlights run. Children from 12 up can join, and you'll need to book at least 5 days ahead.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 80View ›
Beijing: National Museum of China Ticket & Fast Entry
Beijing: National Museum of China Ticket & Fast Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (18)2h–6hYou get guaranteed entry to the National Museum of China on your chosen date without waiting in the reservation queue. The booking service secures your slot using your passport details and sends you entry instructions and opening hours. You walk past 1.43 million artifacts across 48 halls covering five thousand years of Chinese civilization, from ancient bronzes and jade to modern history exhibits. The museum is free to enter, wheelchair accessible, and located steps from Tiananmen Square.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the National Museum of China without managing the official reservation system yourself — the guaranteed slot removes the uncertainty of whether your preferred date will be available, and the entry instructions mean you arrive knowing exactly where to go.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 10View ›
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 ›
Xi'an Muslim Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide
Xi'an Muslim Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (17)3hThis is your chance to taste Xi’an’s best street food—from lamb soup to sticky rice cakes—while exploring lively alleys in the Muslim Quarter with a local guide. Sample six unique dishes, learn about their history, and soak up the evening energy of this famous neighborhood.Free cancellationfromUS$ 122View ›
Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Tour: Private Guide & Flexibility
Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Tour: Private Guide & Flexibility★★★★★★★★★★ 4.29 (17)8hA private full-day tour of Xi'an with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide who meets you in the morning and takes you first to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, where you walk among three warrior pits of life-size clay figures. The afternoon is yours to decide: pick one distant site like Hanyanglin Museum, or choose two from a list that includes the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum, Bell Tower, City Wall, Great Mosque and others. Your guide recommends restaurants for lunch and helps you navigate each choice, then returns you to your hotel by evening.Is it for me?If you speak English and want a guide who can explain what you are seeing without rushing you, this tour works well—your guide is with you the whole day and can answer questions at each stop. The afternoon flexibility means you are not following a set itinerary; instead, you and your guide decide together which city sites fit your interests and how much time to spend at each one.Free cancellationfromUS$ 145View ›
Harbin: Winter Clothing Rental With Hotel Delivery & Sizing
Harbin: Winter Clothing Rental With Hotel Delivery & Sizing★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (17)1d–30dYou’ll get properly insulated winter clothing delivered right to your Harbin hotel — including a heavy coat, fluffy trousers, fur-lined boots and gloves sized for you. No need to pack bulky gear or stress over what fits; just send your details and pick up at reception. You’ll feel ready for Harbin’s icy streets and snow festivals without missing a beat.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 98View ›
Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai: Bullet Train & Private Garden Tour
Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai: Bullet Train & Private Garden Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (17)8hYou're picked up from your Shanghai hotel, taken to the bullet train station with tickets ready, and travel 30 minutes to Suzhou with a private English-speaking guide. You choose three or four attractions — classical gardens like Humble Administrator's or Master-of-Nets, a 30-40 minute boat ride on the Grand Canal with lunch included, Tiger Hill's pagoda, or canal-side streets for tea and shopping. Your guide handles the route and timing, and a driver returns you to your hotel after the return train arrives in Shanghai.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Suzhou's main attractions without arranging your own train tickets, navigating the station, or planning which gardens to visit — the guide handles the logistics and you choose what interests you most, which keeps a full day from feeling rushed.Free cancellationfromUS$ 271View ›
Shanghai Yu Garden Ticket: Ming Dynasty Garden Entry
Shanghai Yu Garden Ticket: Ming Dynasty Garden Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (17)1h–3hYou get admission to Shanghai's most intact Ming Dynasty garden, where carved stone and still water replace the city outside. The QR code entry is fast, the garden opens at 9am with last entry at 4pm, and you can spend two to three hours moving through pavilions and courtyards at your own speed. Public transport gets you there without a car.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Shanghai who wants to step out of the city without leaving it—the garden's compact size and flexible hours mean you can fit it into a morning or afternoon without planning around a guided group or a fixed schedule.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −33%fromUS$ 12View ›
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