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Guangzhou Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel Pickup
Guangzhou Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel Pickup20mYou'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.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 80View ›
Leshan Giant Buddha: Ticket & Sightseeing Bus All Day
Leshan Giant Buddha: Ticket & Sightseeing Bus All Day15hYou get all-day access to hop on and off the scenic shuttle at five stations around the 71-meter Buddha, with buses departing every 10 minutes. Walk the cliff pathways for close views of the statue's carved features, then ride to the riverside viewpoints or the Oriental Buddha Capital area without arranging separate transport. Entry to the scenic area and unlimited shuttle rides are included; bring your original passport or travel permit to board at any station.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the Buddha from multiple angles without renting a car or hiring a guide — the shuttle loop and all-day pass let you spend as much time as you want at each viewpoint, then move on without planning transport between stops.Free cancellationInfants freeNewfromUS$ 8View ›
Beijing Summer Palace: Self-Guided Ticket & Audio Guide
Beijing Summer Palace: Self-Guided Ticket & Audio Guide3h–5hYou get independent entry to Beijing's Summer Palace with an English audio guide that explains the imperial architecture, gardens, and lakeside landmarks as you walk. Choose your time slot (morning or afternoon), move at your own pace around Kunming Lake and the historic halls, and bring your original ID to the gate. No group, no schedule, no one waiting for you to catch up.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore Beijing's most famous imperial garden without a group or fixed itinerary — the audio guide gives you context whenever you want it, and the flexible time slot means you move at your own rhythm.Instant confirmationNewfromUS$ 24View ›
Beijing: Temple of Heaven & Chaoyang Acrobatics Show Tickets
Beijing: Temple of Heaven & Chaoyang Acrobatics Show Tickets4hYou spend your morning walking the Temple of Heaven's park grounds, seeing the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Circular Mound Altar where emperors once stood. In the evening, you're at Chaoyang Theatre watching contortionists, chair balancers, hoop divers and a motorcycle stunt inside a spinning globe. Both entry fees are included in one booking, so you skip the separate ticket lines and the extra cost.Is it for me?Pick this if you want Beijing's imperial heritage and its modern performance culture in one day without juggling two separate bookings and ticket lines — the package handles both, and the split between daytime and evening means you're not rushing either one.Free cancellationInfants freeNewfromUS$ 37View ›
Beijing Lama Temple: Self-Guided Entry & Audio Guide
Beijing Lama Temple: Self-Guided Entry & Audio Guide2h–4hYou enter Lama Temple with a digital ticket and English audio guide, then explore the courtyards, halls, and Buddhist relics at your own pace. Choose between morning (8:30am–12pm) or afternoon (12pm–4:30pm) entry. No guide to follow, no group to keep up with—just you, the temple's architecture and history, and as much time as you want to stand and look.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore Beijing's most significant Tibetan Buddhist temple without arranging a guide or keeping to a group schedule—the audio guide gives you context while the flexible timing lets you linger wherever you choose.Instant confirmationNewfromUS$ 11.89View ›
Beijing Temple of Heaven Ticket & Fast Entry
Beijing Temple of Heaven Ticket & Fast Entry2hYou 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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 17View ›
Beijing: National Museum of China Entry & Audio Guide
Beijing: National Museum of China Entry & Audio Guide2h–4hYou secure a reserved entry slot to the National Museum of China without battling the daily 5pm booking rush; choose your own visiting date and time; skip Tiananmen Square security lines with your museum booking; and explore thousands of years of Chinese art, bronzes, jade and porcelain either self-guided with audio or with a professional English guide leading you through the galleries.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see China's largest collection of cultural relics without spending their morning in a booking queue or missing out on sold-out slots—the reserved entry takes the daily lottery out of the equation and lets you pick when you go.Free cancellationLikely to sell outNewfromUS$ 10View ›
Shanghai Disneyland: 1-Day & 2-Day Park Entry Tickets
Shanghai Disneyland: 1-Day & 2-Day Park Entry Tickets1dYou get entry to all seven themed lands, rides from gentle to thrilling, character encounters, live shows, parades, and the nightly castle performance. Choose between one full day or two days to pace yourself. No separate tickets needed for attractions once you're inside — everything is included with your park entry.Is it for me?Right for families, couples, and Disney fans who want the freedom to explore at their own pace without a guide or fixed schedule — the ticket covers everything inside the gates, so you're not managing separate bookings or timing windows.Free cancellationTravelers' pickNewfromUS$ 94View ›
Shanghai Tower and French Concession Private Day Tour
Shanghai Tower and French Concession Private Day Tour7h–8hA private guided day tour of Shanghai covering the Former French Concession, Nanjing Road, People's Square and Shanghai Tower, with hotel pickup, lunch and all entrance fees included. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and visits Wukang Road—where 21 city-level and 22 district-level heritage buildings line a single street in European style—then moves through Sinan Road's garden houses, the Dangdang sightseeing tram, Shanghai Museum and the 118th-floor observation deck of Shanghai Tower. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German or one of two other languages, and the itinerary is built around your hotel's location and schedule.Is it for me?If your guide speaks your language fluently, the whole day's history and detail comes through without translation lag—the stories behind Wukang Road's 43 protected buildings, the significance of People's Square, the engineering of Shanghai Tower all land as the guide tells them, not as summaries afterward.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 209View ›
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Railway Station Transfer
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Railway Station Transfer50m–1hYou're met at arrivals with a name sign, driven in a comfortable air-conditioned car to either Guangzhou East or Guangzhou Railway Station — whichever your onward train uses — in about an hour. Your driver has your flight details and speaks basic English; phone support is available if you need to reschedule. The vehicle is spacious, the route is direct, and you arrive at the station entrance ready to board.Is it for me?Book this if you're catching a connecting train and want to skip the taxi negotiation and arrive at the right station on time — the fixed pickup and drop-off points are what make the connection reliable.Free cancellationfromUS$ 49View ›
Shanghai Tower 118th Floor: 546m Observation Deck & City Views
Shanghai Tower 118th Floor: 546m Observation Deck & City Views1h–3hYou get entry to the 118th floor observation deck at 546 meters, a 55-second high-speed elevator ride, and access to interactive exhibits on Shanghai's urban development since 1840. The Sky Lobby offers 360-degree views of the Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, and the entire Lujiazui skyline. Plan for at least 90 minutes to take in the views and exhibitions without feeling rushed.Is it for me?This ticket is for anyone who wants the highest vantage point in Shanghai without arranging transport or timing — the location in Lujiazui and the no-time-limit access mean you can come straight from the metro and stay as long as the light holds.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 21View ›
Beijing National Museum: Ancient China Guided Tour & Entry
Beijing National Museum: Ancient China Guided Tour & Entry3hYou enter the National Museum of China with either a live English guide or an audio guide, both included with your entry ticket. The guide or audio commentary walks you through the "Ancient China" exhibition, explaining artifacts, dynasties, and cultural developments across 5,000 years. You spend two to three hours inside, moving at your own pace or following the guide's stops. Entry, guidance, and access to the main exhibition are all covered — you just show up.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to understand Chinese history rather than just see it — the guide or audio commentary transforms a walk through a museum into an actual story about how a civilization developed over millennia, which is what makes the visit stick with you afterward.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 13View ›
Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car: Hong Kong & Tian Tan Buddha
Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car: Hong Kong & Tian Tan Buddha25mYou 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.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickKids −26%fromUS$ 43View ›
Shanghai Disneyland: 1-Day Ticket & Hotel Transfer
Shanghai Disneyland: 1-Day Ticket & Hotel Transfer5h–6hYou get hotel pickup, a 1-day Shanghai Disneyland ticket, and return transfer—all you bring is your original passport or ID. The park scans your document at entry and issues your physical ticket on the spot. Spend the day exploring themed lands, riding attractions like TRON Lightcycle Power Run, and meeting characters at your own pace. Meals and entertainment extras are separate, but transport and park entry are locked in.Is it for me?Book this if you want the park entry and hotel transport sorted before you arrive—no ticket scramble, no transport negotiation, just show your ID and go. The fixed price and included transfer mean one less thing to figure out on the day.Instant confirmationKids −24%fromUS$ 172View ›
Temple of Heaven Beijing: Skip-the-Line Tickets & Entry
Temple of Heaven Beijing: Skip-the-Line Tickets & Entry2h–4hYou get QR code entry that bypasses the ticket queue, free admission for kids under 18 and seniors over 60 with ID, and full wheelchair and stroller access across the grounds. The pre-booked ticket means you walk straight in and start your visit immediately, without the wait that catches walk-up visitors at the gate.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Beijing who wants to skip the ticket queue and get straight into the park, especially if you're traveling with children or older family members who enter free with ID.Free cancellationfromUS$ 8View ›
Mutianyu Great Wall tickets with round-trip shuttle bus
Mutianyu Great Wall tickets with round-trip shuttle bus3h–5hA guided tour to Mutianyu Great Wall with round-trip shuttle bus, entrance ticket and live guide in English or Chinese. The guide and driver handle the logistics — tickets bought in advance, transport arranged, parking covered — so you arrive at the wall ready to walk the sections and take in the views without organizing the details yourself. Wheelchair accessible; suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?The shared shuttle and advance ticket purchase suit travelers who want to visit the wall without renting a car or navigating the gate line themselves — the guide handles the logistics, leaving you free to walk and look at your own pace.Free cancellationfromUS$ 34View ›
National Museum of China: 1.4M Artifacts & Fast-Track Entry
National Museum of China: 1.4M Artifacts & Fast-Track Entry2hYou reserve your entry time in advance and walk straight in, skipping the Tiananmen Square queue. Spend your day moving through 200,000 square meters of galleries at your own pace, from prehistoric jade to Shang dynasty bronzes to modern Chinese art. The Simuwu Cauldron and Jade Dragon are the anchors, but 1.4 million objects mean you'll find something that catches you off guard. Entry is included; bring comfortable shoes and plan for at least three hours if you want to see the main collections without rushing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see China's most significant cultural artifacts — the Jade Dragon, the Simuwu Cauldron, and thousands of others spanning five millennia — without the uncertainty of walk-up queues or the pressure of a guided group moving at someone else's pace.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 15View ›
Peak Tram & Sky Terrace 428: Hong Kong's Highest Views
Peak Tram & Sky Terrace 428: Hong Kong's Highest Views5h–6hYou ride the historic Peak Tram up Victoria Peak in eight minutes, then spend as long as you want on Sky Terrace 428, the city's highest 360-degree observation platform at 428 meters. The ticket includes both the tram ride and terrace admission, so there are no extra purchases at the summit. Go before 4 p.m. or on a weekday to avoid the longest queues.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants Hong Kong's most famous viewpoint without arranging transport or buying separate tickets—the tram and terrace admission are bundled, and the eight-minute ride means you're at the top quickly, leaving your time free to explore or photograph.Free cancellationKids −17%fromUS$ 35View ›
Shanghai Tower, The Bund & Huangpu River Night Cruise
Shanghai Tower, The Bund & Huangpu River Night Cruise5hA half-day group tour of Shanghai combining three vantage points: the Shanghai Tower's 118th-floor observation deck for panoramic views, free time at The Bund to walk among historic colonial buildings, and a 50-minute Huangpu River night cruise watching the illuminated skyline. The tour includes a guide, sightseeing bus, tower entry and cruise ticket; groups run two to twenty-five travelers.Is it for me?Choose the group option that matches your party size—two travelers or three to twenty-five—and you move through all three vantage points on a single schedule, with the guide and bus handling the logistics so you focus on the views instead of navigation.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 142View ›
Zhangjiajie 2-Day Private Tour: Elevator & Avatar Mountain
Zhangjiajie 2-Day Private Tour: Elevator & Avatar Mountain2dA 2-day private tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park with English-speaking guide and hotel accommodation included. Day one covers Yuanjiajie—the landscape that inspired Avatar's Hallelujah Mountain—via the Bailong Elevator, the world's tallest full-exposure outdoor lift, then Tianzi Mountain for wide panoramic views. The guide arranges pickup from your airport or train station and suggests the best timing to avoid queues.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving by plane or train and need pickup arranged—the private van and guide handle logistics so you can focus on catching sunrise and covering both mountain areas in one day.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 300View ›
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