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Beijing: Forbidden City & Badaling Great Wall Day Tour
Beijing: Forbidden City & Badaling Great Wall Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (202)9h–10hYou'll walk Tiananmen Square in the morning, spend roughly two hours inside the Forbidden City's palaces and courtyards with a guide, have lunch, then hike the Badaling section of the Great Wall in the afternoon. Hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide are included. The whole day runs 10 to 11 hours.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want Beijing's three most important sites in a single day without arranging transport, buying tickets separately, or navigating crowds alone—the fixed itinerary and guide handle all three, which is what makes a full imperial and Wall experience fit into one visit.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 199View ›
Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hotel: Private Pickup & Real-Time Flight Tracking
Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hotel: Private Pickup & Real-Time Flight Tracking★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (200)1hYou’ll step off your flight in Shanghai and spot your driver right away—no wandering or guessing games. From live updates before landing to help with SIM cards or currency exchange, every step feels thought-out and relaxed. Your transfer includes private pickup at Pudong Airport with real-time tracking, two hours free waiting time, and support in your language—so you can actually enjoy arriving.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 35View ›
Beijing: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Temple of Heaven Private Day Tour
Beijing: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Temple of Heaven Private Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (200)6h–7hYou’ll follow a local guide through Beijing’s imperial heart: join morning exercises at Temple of Heaven, test whispers at the Echo Wall, wander Tiananmen Square’s vastness, then lose yourself among red walls in the Forbidden City—with options for private car transfers or even an extra stop at Summer Palace if you want more time in history’s shadow.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −18%fromUS$ 118View ›
Hong Kong Peak Tram & Dim Sum Tour: Skip lines, sunset cruise included
Hong Kong Peak Tram & Dim Sum Tour: Skip lines, sunset cruise included★★★★★★★★★★ 4.34 (195)6hYou ride the Peak Tram with priority boarding to Victoria Peak and Lion's Point View Pavilion; walk through Old Town Central's antique shops, temples and heritage sites; take the world's longest outdoor escalator through the district; enjoy a sunset cruise on Victoria Harbour; and finish with dim sum tasting at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the afternoon departure means you can sleep in.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want Hong Kong's main sights—the Peak, the harbor, the old district—without arranging transport, tickets or reservations themselves. The fixed afternoon schedule and included meals mean you show up at your hotel and the day unfolds on time.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 81View ›
Beijing Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall: 4–5 Hours
Beijing Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall: 4–5 Hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (193)4h–5hA private layover tour from Beijing airport or hotel to Mutianyu Great Wall, the most visited section near the city, with an English-speaking guide, entrance fee and round-trip transfers included. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and can stretch to 8 hours if your layover allows; you choose how long to spend on the wall itself, and whether to hike up or take the cable car. No shopping stops, no hidden fees.Is it for me?Book this if you have at least four hours between flights and prefer a private car over group transport—you'll explore the wall at your own pace without being rushed back to the airport.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 79View ›
Beijing Hutong Bike Tour: Street Food, Rooftops & Local Life
Beijing Hutong Bike Tour: Street Food, Rooftops & Local Life★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (193)3hYou’ll pedal through Beijing’s centuries-old hutongs with a local guide who knows every shortcut and snack cart. Taste fresh street food, sip drinks on rooftops, play traditional games under ancient towers, and catch glimpses of daily life most travelers miss. The rhythm is relaxed — you’ll feel like part of the neighborhood by the end.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 90View ›
Xi'an: Terracotta Army Private Day Tour & City Highlights
Xi'an: Terracotta Army Private Day Tour & City Highlights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (190)8hYou’ll stand face-to-face with Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors, taste hand-pulled noodles after your guide picks a favorite spot for lunch, and lose yourself in the busy Muslim Quarter or peaceful mosque gardens before heading back to your hotel or airport — with new stories stuck in your head.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 88View ›
Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace tour from Beijing
Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace tour from Beijing★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (189)10hA full-day group tour from Beijing visiting Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with English-speaking guide, round-trip air-conditioned bus transport, and entrance tickets to both sites. The itinerary splits the day into four hours at the wall and three hours in the palace gardens, with a shuttle bus included within the Great Wall scenic area. Lunch is available as an add-on; private tours with hotel pickup are offered as an alternative to shared departures.Is it for me?Choose the shared bus tour if you're comfortable with a fixed schedule and want the lowest price; pick the private option if hotel pickup matters or you'd rather set your own pace at each site. The lunch add-on works if you don't want to find food during the day, though it's not necessary — the tour gives you time to eat on your own if you prefer.Free cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 24View ›
Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors Private Tour with No Shopping Stops
Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors Private Tour with No Shopping Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (185)5hYou’ll meet your private guide right at your hotel or even the train station if you need it, then head out for a day trip from Xi’an to see the Terracotta Warriors Museum up close — no shopping detours or time-wasting stops. You’ll explore each pit at your own pace with someone who actually knows the stories behind what you’re seeing. It’s one of those days that sticks with you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 129View ›
Guilin: Li River Cruise to Yangshuo & Countryside with Private Guide
Guilin: Li River Cruise to Yangshuo & Countryside with Private Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (183)8h–9hYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to board a Li River cruise that drifts past karst peaks for four hours to Yangshuo. Lunch is served onboard. Once you arrive, you walk West Street and tour the surrounding countryside, including a local farmer's home, before being driven back to Guilin. The day takes about nine hours total and includes all transport, entry fees, and a private English-speaking guide.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Li River experience without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the private guide and fixed schedule handle all three, leaving you to focus on the landscape and the day itself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 209View ›
Tibet: Lhasa to Mount Kailash Trek & Everest Base Camp
Tibet: Lhasa to Mount Kailash Trek & Everest Base Camp★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (182)15dYou’ll start in Lhasa’s winding alleys before crossing high passes toward Everest Base Camp, then circle sacred Mount Kailash alongside pilgrims and yaks. Expect long drives through wild valleys, nights in guesthouses, honest food (yak butter tea is everywhere), all guided by locals who know every story behind each monastery wall.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 2,219View ›
Guangzhou: Cycle Tour Old & New City, Pearl River Views
Guangzhou: Cycle Tour Old & New City, Pearl River Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (177)4hYou’ll ride classic Phoenix bikes through Guangzhou’s winding old streets and shiny new districts with a local guide who knows every shortcut. Pause for snacks by the river, try your hand at jianzi in People’s Park, and watch Canton Tower glow over the Pearl River as evening falls—this tour lets you feel the city’s rhythm up close.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −33%fromUS$ 81View ›
Shanghai: VIP Huangpu River Cruise & Evening Lights Tour
Shanghai: VIP Huangpu River Cruise & Evening Lights Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (177)3h–4hYou’ll meet your local guide in Shanghai for an evening tour with hotel pickup, walk through Old Town past Yu Garden, then take a VIP seat on a Huangpu River cruise to see the Bund and Pudong skyline lit up at night. End your night exploring Xintiandi’s lively streets or relax as you’re driven back—expect moments that stick with you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 128View ›
Hangzhou Private Tour: West Lake Boat & LeiFeng Pagoda
Hangzhou Private Tour: West Lake Boat & LeiFeng Pagoda★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (173)2dYou get a full day moving through Hangzhou's main sights — West Lake by boat, LeiFeng Pagoda's summit, the thousand-year-old HeFang Street, and a tea tasting — with a private driver and guide handling the route and timing. Hotel pickup is included, entrance fees are separate, and the day runs 8 to 8.5 hours unless you ask for more.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Hangzhou's signature sights in one day without arranging transport, buying tickets separately, or keeping track of meeting times — the driver and guide handle the route, and you move at a pace that lets you actually absorb each stop.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 236View ›
Shanghai: Bund, Tower & French Concession Private Day Tour
Shanghai: Bund, Tower & French Concession Private Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (170)8hYou get a private guide and driver for the day, hotel pickup and drop-off, and the freedom to build your own itinerary around Shanghai's main sights — the Bund's skyline, Shanghai Tower's observation deck, the 400-year-old Yuyuan Garden, the French Concession's tree-lined streets, and Jade Buddha Temple. You choose the start time and which attractions to visit, so the day moves at your pace instead of a group schedule.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see Shanghai's main sights in one day without arranging transport between stops or following a fixed group schedule — the private guide and vehicle let you move at your own pace and skip or add attractions based on what interests you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 135View ›
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City & Tiananmen Day Trip
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City & Tiananmen Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (169)9h–10hYou’ll wander Tiananmen Square’s vastness, slip through quiet corners of the Forbidden City with your guide’s stories echoing, then ride up to Mutianyu Great Wall for wind-swept views and rare silence between crowds. Expect real local flavors at lunch and plenty of time for photos or just standing still — you might find yourself thinking back on it long after.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 98View ›
Lantau Island: Big Buddha, Crystal Cabin & Tai O Tour Pickup
Lantau Island: Big Buddha, Crystal Cabin & Tai O Tour Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.54 (167)7h–8hYou’ll glide above Hong Kong’s forests in a crystal cabin cable car, skip long lines to stand beneath the Big Buddha, eat a simple lunch at Po Lin Monastery, and cruise past stilt houses in Tai O fishing village—all with a local guide who brings it to life. Expect small surprises along the way and moments that linger after you return.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 176View ›
Shanghai: Coffee & Breakfast Food Tour in French Concession
Shanghai: Coffee & Breakfast Food Tour in French Concession★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (166)3hYou’ll wander Shanghai’s French Concession as it wakes up: tasting street breakfasts hot off the griddle, sipping specialty coffee where locals linger, and sharing laughs with your guide over Mandarin mishaps. This small-group tour includes all food and drinks plus stories you won’t find on your own — it’ll stick with you long after breakfast ends.Free cancellationKids −24%fromUS$ 65View ›
Lantau Island: Big Buddha & Tai O Fishing Village Tour
Lantau Island: Big Buddha & Tai O Fishing Village Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (165)6hYou ride the Ngong Ping 360 cable car above Lantau's coastline, enter the Big Buddha and explore Po Lin Monastery, then visit a quiet temple away from crowds before heading to Tai O fishing village. The tour includes meeting fishermen in their stilt homes and free time to wander the village. Transportation between all stops and the cable car ticket are included; the five-hour option is the one that gets you inside the stilt houses.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see beyond the main Buddha statue and understand how Lantau transformed from a quiet island into a tourist destination, plus get inside a working fishing community rather than just walk past it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −40%fromUS$ 72View ›
Shanghai: French Concession Breakfast Walk & 15 Local Foods
Shanghai: French Concession Breakfast Walk & 15 Local Foods★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (165)3hYou’ll wander Shanghai’s French Concession with a local guide, tasting over 15 breakfast specialties—from pan-fried dumplings to noodles and tea—at hidden shops and lively street corners. Feel the pulse of old shikumen neighborhoods before they vanish, share laughs over Mandarin mishaps, and end with legendary soup near People’s Square. It’s more than food—it’s morning in Shanghai as locals live it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 77View ›
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