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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Guangzhou Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel PickupYou're met at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport arrivals by a driver holding your name; you choose a sedan, MPV, minivan or van depending on group size and luggage; the vehicle is air-conditioned with fuel and parking included; child seats are available on request; the driver speaks English, Japanese or Chinese and has your flight details; you arrive at your hotel without arranging transport or negotiating a fare.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Guangzhou airport with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and fare negotiation — the fixed price and English-speaking driver remove the guesswork from getting to your hotel.
Suzhou Tour: Humble Administrator's Garden & Tongli VisitA private full-day tour of Suzhou visiting the Humble Administrator's Garden, Panmen Gate and Tongli Water Town, with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle and driver included. The route moves through a UNESCO heritage garden, China's oldest surviving city gate, and a canal-divided water town less crowded than better-known alternatives—all entrance fees and transport covered.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Suzhou for the first time and want to see the classical garden, the oldest gate and a working water town in a single day without navigating subway transfers or joining a group. The private vehicle and fixed route mean the day stays on schedule and you don't have to piece together the stops yourself.
Beijing: Summer Palace & Lama Temple Self-Guided TicketsYou book tickets online, receive QR codes, and visit the Lama Temple and Summer Palace independently. Entry fees and booking service are included; you arrange your own transport between sites and back to your hotel. No guide, no fixed schedule, no group — just two of Beijing's most significant landmarks at whatever pace suits you.Is it for me?Right for independent travelers who want to see both landmarks without a guide or group schedule, and who are comfortable navigating Beijing's taxi system or public transport between sites.
Guangzhou Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel PickupYou get a driver holding a name card at arrivals, an air-conditioned car, and a fixed price with no surprises. The wait time is calculated into the booking, flight delays are monitored automatically, and 24/7 support means you have a number to call if anything shifts. All you do is confirm your flight number and hotel address, then walk to the car.Is it for me?Book this if you land tired and want to skip the taxi negotiation at the curb—the driver waits at arrivals with your name, the price is fixed, and the timing is built around your actual flight, not a guess.
Lhasa: 5-Night Train Tour from Chengdu & Potala PalaceYou take a two-night train journey from Chengdu across the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, watching the landscape shift from desert to grassland to snow peaks. In Lhasa, you visit Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple on day three, then spend day four at Drepung and Sera monasteries, where you can watch monks debate in the afternoon. Your guide, hotels, train ticket, permits and transport are all included, which means you don't arrange any of it yourself — you just show up at Chengdu station with your documents.Is it for me?This tour is built for travelers who want to see Lhasa's main monasteries and palaces without arranging permits, train tickets, hotels or transport separately — the fixed itinerary and two-night train journey mean you commit to the dates, but everything else is handled for you.
Day Tour to Suzhou from Shanghai: Master-of-nets Garden & MuseumThis full-day guided tour departs Shanghai for Suzhou, China's celebrated water town, with stops at the Master-of-nets Garden, Suzhou Museum and Pingjiang Road. A separate driver keeps your guide's attention on the sites and the history throughout the day. Groups stay under six travelers, and lunch is provided.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided tour of Suzhou's classical gardens and canal streets in one day from Shanghai—the small group and dedicated guide let you focus on the sights rather than navigating between locations.
Suzhou private tour: Tongli, gardens & Kunqu OperaA private guided tour of Suzhou covering Tongli Water Town, the Suzhou Museum, the UNESCO-listed Humble Administrator's Garden, a canal boat ride to Pingjiang Road, and a Kunqu Opera performance, with hotel pickup, vegetarian lunch and dinner included. The guide speaks English, French, Chinese or Japanese. The full day runs about 10 to 11 hours.Is it for me?The full day—10 to 11 hours with walking at each stop—suits travelers who want to move through Suzhou's major sites without arranging transport or tickets themselves. If you prefer a shorter outing or need more time at one garden, a different tour may fit better.
Private Suzhou day tour: Gardens, Museum & Ancient TownA private Suzhou day tour with a professional guide covers the Humble Administrator's Garden, Suzhou Museum, No.1 Silk Factory and Luzhi Ancient Town by boat, starting with hotel pickup at 9am. The guide speaks English, French, Chinese or Japanese; an air-conditioned vehicle and boat ride are included. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours, with vegetarian and local specialty meals available on request.Is it for me?The 7 to 8 hour span means you cover four major stops without rushing between them—the garden, the museum, the silk factory and the water town all fit into one day with a guide who knows the history and can answer questions as you go, leaving your afternoon free to rest or explore on your own.
2-Day Zhangjiajie Tour: Glass Bridge & Avatar MountainsThis 2-day guided tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park combines the world's first cable-stayed glass bridge with the mountain peaks that inspired Avatar's Hallelujah Mountain. Day 1 takes you across the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge—a transparent walkway 300 meters above the canyon—then through Yellow Stone Village and along the 7.5-kilometer Golden Whip Stream. Day 2 features the Bailong Elevator, the world's tallest full-exposure outdoor lift, climbing to Yuanjiajie, followed by Tianzi Mountain and its descent via Tianzi Cableway. Private transportation, an English-speaking guide, all park and bridge entry fees, and three cable cars are included.Is it for me?Day 1 involves walking the Glass Bridge and a 7.5-kilometer stream walk, and Day 2 adds walking at two mountain peaks, so this tour suits travelers with moderate fitness who are comfortable on their feet for several hours each day. The cable cars handle the steepest climbs, which is what makes the full two-day route possible without a guide who specializes in technical hiking.
Private Shanghai Tour: Tower, Jewish Museum, Longhua TemplePrivate guided tour of Shanghai covering the Shanghai Tower's 118th-floor observation deck, the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum, the French Concession's Sinan Road, Huaihai Road shopping district, Xujiahui Catholic Church, and Longhua Temple — about 8 hours with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German or Mandarin and recommends local restaurants along the route based on your preference. All entrance fees are covered.Is it for me?The 8-hour timeframe means you see the major landmarks — from the tower's observation deck to the oldest temple in the city — without the logistics of arranging transport, tickets or a guide yourself, but it also leaves the afternoon free if you want to explore a neighborhood on your own or rest before evening plans.
Private Shanghai Layover Tour: Tower, Bund & Classical GardenA private sightseeing tour of Shanghai with a guide in your chosen language, including hotel or airport pickup, transportation between eight stops, dim sum lunch, and entry to all attractions. The itinerary moves from the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum through Yu Garden and the Bund's historic waterfront, then into Xintiandi's Shikumen old houses, Nanjing Road's shops, and finishes on the 118th floor of Shanghai Tower with views across the Huangpu River. The guide answers questions throughout and the schedule is built around your arrival time or preferred start.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at the airport or staying outside the city center—the guide picks you up and handles navigation across eight hours, letting you move between the Bund's architecture, Xintiandi, Nanjing Road, and the Jewish Refugees Museum without managing transport between stops yourself.
Private Full-Day Shanghai Tour with Shanghai Tower SunsetA private full-day guided tour of Shanghai covering Old Shanghai streets, the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road and the Shanghai Tower observation deck at sunset, with a knowledgeable guide, private transportation, lunch and all entrance fees included. The guide meets you at the airport at 8:30 a.m. and returns you there or to your hotel afterward. Lunch features local specialties with vegetarian options available. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours and is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this if you have 8–9 hours between flights and want a guide who picks you up at arrivals and structures the day to end at Shanghai Tower for sunset, combining modern landmarks with the Jewish Refugees Museum and classical gardens.
Beijing: Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven Self-Guided TicketsYou get timed-entry QR code tickets to both the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven Park, explore the imperial gardens and sacred complex independently, and return to your hotel on your own schedule. No guide, no group, no fixed itinerary—just two of Beijing's most significant sites and the freedom to linger where you want.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Beijing's two most significant imperial and religious sites without a guide's commentary or a fixed schedule—you move through each at your own rhythm and decide how long to stay.
Shanghai: East Sea Bridge & Yangshan Port Private Day TripYou’ll cross the East Sea Bridge with a local guide, watch massive ships at Yangshan Deep Water Port, hike up for panoramic views, and relax by Dishui Lake’s calm waters. Expect salty air, sweeping horizons, and moments that stick with you long after you’re back in Shanghai.
Private Shanghai tour: History Museum, Xintiandi, Shanghai TowerThis private full-day tour of Shanghai pairs a knowledgeable guide with hotel pickup and covers People's Square, Shanghai History Museum, Shanghai Great World, the Bird and Flower Market, Xintiandi, the Former French Concession, Shikumen Open House Museum, Shanghai Tower's observation deck, and Yu Garden's Old Street. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German or another language of your choice, and the itinerary stays flexible—you choose how long to linger at each stop. Lunch, coffee, bottled water, and all attraction entry fees are included; you travel by public transportation (bus, metro, taxi) like a local rather than in a tour coach.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to move through Shanghai at your own pace with one guide who knows the city, rather than on a fixed group schedule. The private format means you can linger in the Former French Concession or spend extra time at Xintiandi without holding up other travelers, and the guide adjusts the day around what actually interests you.
Zhangjiajie Tour: Glass Bridge & Bailong Elevator ExperienceA 2-day private guided tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park covering Tianzi Mountain, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, the Bailong Elevator, the Grand Canyon's glass bridge and Baofeng Lake. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a live guide in English or Chinese, entrance fees and transport by air-conditioned vehicle are all included. Lunch is available to purchase on both days. Travelers should have at least moderate physical fitness.Is it for me?Choose this two-day private tour if you want to cover both Zhangjiajie Forest Park and the glass bridge without splitting your time across separate trips, and prefer a private guide who can adjust the pace to your interests rather than follow a group schedule.
Shanghai tour: Zhujiajiao, Xintiandi, Tower sunsetA private guided tour of Shanghai starting with hotel pickup at 9 a.m., taking you by boat and foot through Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, then to Xintiandi's preserved Shikumen houses, the Bund's historic waterfront, and ending at Shanghai Tower's observation deck for sunset. The guide speaks your language, lunch is included, and the itinerary holds together across eight to nine hours without you arranging transport or entry between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want both Shanghai's oldest water town and its tallest landmark in one day—the private guide handles all transitions and timing, so you're not splitting your time between the two.
Terracotta Warriors Museum Tour from Xian with Private GuideA private half-day tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum near Xian, with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide and entrance ticket included. Your guide meets you at your hotel, drives you about an hour to Lintong, and walks you through all three pits plus the Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition Hall while explaining the Qin Dynasty and the first emperor's reign. You choose the departure time; the drive back to your hotel concludes the trip.Is it for me?Book this if you have a half-day window and want a guide who meets you at your hotel and explains the Qin Dynasty context as you move through the pits—choose your departure time to fit your arrival schedule.
Zhangjiajie Hiking Tour: Glass Bridge & Avatar MountainA full-day guided hiking tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park combines three signature peaks—Avatar Hallelujah Mountain (Yuanjiajie), Tianzi Mountain and the Glass Bridge in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon—with private transportation, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees and lunch. The 2.5-hour hike to the Pillar of Southern Sky and the Bailong Elevator ride up to Yuanjiajie Mountain are the physical anchors of the day; the Glass Bridge crossing and the scenic walks between peaks frame the rest. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the tour runs eight hours total.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and the route without translation delays. This suits anyone who wants to understand the geology, history and local context of each peak as you walk, rather than relying on a translated itinerary or a guide speaking another language.
Poyang Lake: Nanji Hill Birdwatching Tour with Local LunchYou’ll travel from Nanchang with a local birding guide to explore Nanji Hill at Poyang Lake Nature Reserve—spot rare birds like Siberian cranes, share stories over lunch at a farmer’s restaurant, and feel what it’s like to pause beside China’s largest freshwater lake.
