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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Macau Tower Observation Deck: 360° Views & Glass FloorYou get direct access to Macau Tower's observation deck at 233 meters, with 360-degree views across the city, Pearl River Delta, and Hong Kong on clear days. Your ticket includes both the main Level 61 deck and the quieter Level 58 lounge, plus the option to walk on the transparent glass floor. E-tickets arrive by email 3–5 days before your visit; bring them and your passport to the gate for hassle-free entry.Is it for me?Book this if you want Macau's highest viewpoint without arranging a guide or transport — the e-ticket system and nearby public transit mean you can visit on your own schedule, and the dual-level access gives you options depending on whether you want the glass floor experience or not.
Beijing Lama Temple: Skip-the-Line Entry & Self-Guided VisitYou receive a QR code ticket by email six days before your visit, skip the entrance line, and explore the Lama Temple at your own pace. See the world's largest wooden Buddha statue in the Hall of Harmony and Peace, wander five halls and memorial archways, and choose whether to add a guided tour or go solo. No waiting, no fixed schedule, no rush.Is it for me?Right for anyone arriving at the Lama Temple without a prebooked ticket and wanting to skip the entrance queue — the QR code removes the wait and lets you spend your time inside the temple instead of in line.
Temple of Heaven Beijing: UNESCO Ticket & Inner Halls AccessYou enter the Temple of Heaven park at your own pace, choosing between standard access to the main complex and grounds, or an upgrade that opens the Inner Halls and ritual areas. You'll walk cypress-lined paths, see the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, and watch locals practice Tai Chi and traditional exercises. The ticket includes park entry; an English guide and Inner Halls access are optional upgrades. Plan for a few hours to actually see it without rushing.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Beijing who wants to see one of the city's most important historical sites without being locked into a group schedule — the self-paced format and optional upgrades let you decide how deep to go and how long to stay.
Zhangjiajie: Tianmen Mountain Ticket & Cable Car AccessYou book your Tianmen Mountain ticket and cable car access online, receive redemption instructions by email, and arrive at the gate with your passport to skip the ticket line. The self-guided format means you explore the mountain, cliffside paths, and Tianmen Cave at your own pace without a group or guide. No pickup, meals, or transfers are included—you arrange your own transport to the attraction and decide how long to spend on the mountain.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore Zhangjiajie's most famous mountain independently and prefer to skip the gate-line wait by booking ahead. The self-guided format works best if you're comfortable navigating on your own and arranging your own transport to the base.
Beijing: National Museum of China Entry & Audio GuideYou arrive with your passport and QR code, skip the Chinese-language registration that stops most visitors, and spend your time with an English audio guide exploring the Ancient China exhibition. You'll see over 50 national treasures — bronze vessels, painted pottery, imperial porcelain, Han figurines — and replay any section as often as you want. The fixed entry means no line negotiation; the audio guide means no guessing at what you're looking at.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the National Museum of China without navigating Chinese registration or wandering without context — the reserved entry and audio guide remove both the language barrier and the guesswork about what you're looking at.
Yu Garden Shanghai: Skip-the-Line Ticket & Self-Guided EntryYou book online, receive a QR code by WhatsApp on arrival day, and skip the cash-and-queue situation entirely. Walk through Yu Garden's Ming Dynasty pavilions, bridges and water gardens at your own pace, with entry to the Garden of Virtue Harmony and Tower of Buddhist Incense included. Pick morning or afternoon depending on your Shanghai itinerary—the whole thing is self-guided, so you move as slowly or quickly as you want.Is it for me?Right for anyone landing in Shanghai without time to hunt for an ATM or stand in a ticket queue—the QR code means you walk straight in whenever you choose that day. The self-guided format works best if you're comfortable navigating a large garden without a group or commentary, and prefer moving at your own speed.
Temple of Heaven Beijing: Skip-Line Ticket & Full AccessYou skip the ticket line at one of Beijing's most important UNESCO sites and spend your time actually walking the grounds instead of waiting. Your e-ticket gives you full access to the Hall of Prayer, Echo Wall, Circular Mound Altar, and Imperial Vault of Heaven, with flexible entry during opening hours. The ticket arrives instantly with a QR code, and English support is available if you need it.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Beijing who wants to see one of China's most important UNESCO sites without spending time in ticket queues—the skip-line access is what makes it possible to maximize your time actually exploring the grounds instead of waiting at the gate.
Lama Temple Beijing: Skip-the-Line Entry to Largest Wooden BuddhaLama Temple fast-track entry ticket in Beijing secures your spot at the Yonghegong palace-turned-monastery and lets you skip the on-site queue to explore five grand halls and the record-holding 18-meter sandalwood Maitreya Buddha. Booking ahead guarantees admission even during peak seasons and festivals. The temple blends Han, Tibetan and Mongolian architecture across red walls, golden roofs and intricate wood carvings.Is it for me?If you're staying elsewhere in Beijing or traveling without a car, booking ahead means you secure entry without negotiating transport or arrival time—the ticket waits for you, and the queue doesn't.
Jingshan Park Beijing: Forbidden City Views & Audio GuideYou get entry to Jingshan Park, a QR-based audio guide in your choice of four languages, and an interactive map that shows you the best viewpoints and walking routes. Climb to the hilltop pavilion for unobstructed Forbidden City views, then explore the former imperial garden at your own pace. No guide, no group, no fixed schedule—just you, the audio, and the city below.Is it for me?Right for independent travelers and first-time visitors who want structure without a guide—the audio and map keep you oriented and informed, while the self-guided format means you set the speed and decide where to linger.
Beijing Summer Palace Ticket: Full Access & Tower ViewsYou get self-guided entry to Beijing's Summer Palace with a digital QR code, flexible timing, and your choice of Standard access or All-Inclusive coverage of the Tower of Buddhist Incense, opera house, and market street. No guide, no transport, no meals—just the ticket and the garden. Decide between the two options before booking.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to explore the Summer Palace without a guide or group schedule—you move at your own pace and skip the entry-line wait by scanning your QR code at the gate. Choose the Combined ticket if you want the tower views and opera house; the Standard ticket covers the Long Corridor and lake in less time and at lower cost.
Beijing Summer Palace Ticket: Skip-the-Line EntryYou book your Summer Palace entry online before arrival, skip the ticket line when you get there, and explore the Qing Dynasty royal garden independently at your own pace. The ticket covers the main grounds and first entrance; some pavilions like Suzhou Street require separate admission. Public transport gets you there, and you're free to wander for as long as you want without a guide or a group schedule.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see one of Beijing's most important Qing Dynasty gardens without losing an hour to the ticket line, and who prefer exploring independently rather than following a guide.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Full-Day Private TourA full-day private tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Southern China with an English-speaking guide, cable car ticket to Tianzi Mountain, shuttle bus between scenic areas, and descent via the Bailong Elevator—the tallest full-exposure outdoor elevator built on a cliff. Your guide meets you at your hotel in Wulingyuan District; transportation to the park entrance is at your own expense, as is lunch.Is it for me?A private guide means you move at your own pace and get explanations tailored to what interests you, rather than following a group schedule—worth it if you want to linger on the peaks or ask questions without holding others back. The fixed inclusions (cable car, elevator, shuttle) mean you're not deciding which attractions to skip or paying separately for each one as you go.
Summer Palace Beijing: Entry Ticket & Audio GuideYou get entry to the Summer Palace plus a multilingual audio guide that works on your phone. Walk the 3-square-kilometer grounds at your own pace, listening to stories about imperial life, Qing Dynasty architecture, and the famous Kunming Lake as you go. No group tour, no fixed timing, just independent exploration with deeper context built in.Is it for me?Right for independent travelers who want to understand what they're seeing without joining a group or hiring a private guide — the audio guide gives you the context, and the self-paced format means you move at your own speed.
Zhangjiajie Forest Park & Yellow Dragon Cave Private TourA private day tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Yellow Dragon Cave with hotel pickup, private guide and driver, cable car and elevator tickets included. The tour runs eight hours from your Wulingyuan or Zhangjiajie hotel, moving through Tianzi mountain, the Avatar-filmed Yuanjiajie area, and a two-hour walk through the cave with a 10-minute boat ride on an underground river. The guide speaks English or Chinese; lunch is separate.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you need door-to-door pickup from your hotel and a guide who moves you through all three sites on one fixed itinerary, rather than navigating between them yourself.
Shanghai Tower & Bund private 8-hour city sightseeing tourThis 8-hour private guided tour of Shanghai covers the city's financial heart and waterfront history, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll ride the express elevator to Shanghai Tower's observation deck (55 seconds to the 118th floor), explore the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, walk through the 1933 Old Millfun art district, visit People's Square and Park Hotel, and finish at the Bund to see 26 buildings spanning different architectural eras. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German or another language, recommends lunch spots based on what you want to eat, and handles all entrance fees.Is it for me?The tour runs 8 hours with moderate walking across multiple neighborhoods and museums, so it suits travelers who are comfortable on their feet for stretches and want to cover Shanghai's main landmarks in a single day. If you prefer a slower pace or want to linger longer at one site, a private guide lets you adjust the timing as you go.
Beijing Temple of Heaven: Skip-the-Line E-Tickets & QR CodeYou get instant mobile access to all Temple of Heaven attractions—the Hall of Prayer, Echo Wall, Circular Mound Altar, and full park grounds—with a QR code that skips the ticket line. No advance booking or printed tickets needed; scan your phone at the gate and walk straight in. Budget two to three hours to explore the Ming Dynasty complex at your own pace.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Beijing who wants to see the major imperial sites without losing time in entry queues; the QR code means you walk straight in, which matters most on busy days or if your schedule is tight.
Mutianyu Great Wall Tickets: Cable Car & Toboggan OptionsYou pre-book one of four Mutianyu Great Wall packages online and skip the entry queue by showing your QR code at the gate. Choose between cable car rides, chairlift-toboggan combinations, or a hike between towers, with round-trip shuttle bus included. You arrange your own transportation to the site, but once you arrive, entry and movement within the wall are handled.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the on-site ticketing queue and have flexibility in how you experience the wall — the pre-booked QR code is what keeps you moving straight through entry instead of waiting, and the four package options mean you're not locked into one way of climbing.
Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car: Hong Kong & Tian Tan BuddhaYou ride the Ngong Ping 360 cable car for 25 minutes over Lantau Island to Ngong Ping Village, with views of the South China Sea and the Tian Tan Buddha. Choose between a standard enclosed cabin or a crystal cabin with a glass floor. Once you arrive, you can explore the village, visit temples, eat at local restaurants, and walk up to the Buddha statue. Your ticket is non-transferable and requires valid ID at collection.Is it for me?Book this if you want the aerial view of Hong Kong and the Tian Tan Buddha without arranging separate transport to Lantau Island — the cable car is the transport, and it's also the main event.
Guangzhou Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel PickupYou're picked up at your hotel and driven straight to Guangzhou airport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle matched to your group size. The price is fixed before you travel, fuel and parking are included, and 24-hour multilingual support means you're covered if anything changes. No waiting for a taxi, no negotiating fare, no stress about timing — just a confirmed driver and a straightforward ride.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling with luggage or a group and want to skip the taxi queue and price haggling — the fixed rate and confirmed pickup time mean you know exactly what you're paying and when the car will arrive.
Beijing Temple of Heaven Ticket & Fast EntryYou arrive at the east gate with a QR code on your phone, scan it, and skip the entry line. The park opens up from there — 600 years of Ming Dynasty architecture spread across grounds you explore on your own schedule, with no guide, no group, no fixed route. Your ticket is confirmed before you leave your hotel.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see the Temple of Heaven without waiting in line or following a group — the pre-booked QR code gets you straight in, and the rest of the day is yours to spend however you want.
