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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Lantau Island: Big Buddha & Tai O Fishing Village TourYou 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.
Forbidden City Beijing Ticket: Walk the Meridian GateYou book your Forbidden City tickets seven days in advance using your passport details, then scan your way in at the Meridian Gate with no paper ticket or queue. Choose your entry time slot when you reserve, add Tiananmen Square access if you want it, and explore the 9,000-room palace at your own pace. Two exit gates let you head toward different parts of Beijing afterward.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to skip the ticket line and have flexibility to explore the palace on their own schedule. Plan for advance booking — tickets release only seven days ahead — and a fixed entry time slot, which is what keeps you out of the morning queue.
Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountain & Glass Bridge: 1-day private tourA full-day private tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in southern China takes you to Avatar Mountain (the Hallelujah peaks that inspired the film), the world's longest and highest glass bridge 300 meters above ground, and Tianzi Mountain with its 80 natural viewing platforms. Your guide and driver handle transport and timing; hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you choose whether to buy park tickets in advance or pay the guide on the day.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Avatar Mountain and the Glass Bridge without renting a car or building an itinerary—the guide and driver handle the route and timing, so you move between the major stops without navigation or logistics getting in the way. It works best for travelers with a full day free and comfortable walking shoes, since the day mixes cable car rides with walking on marked paths through the park.
Hong Kong City Tour: Mercedes-Benz Private Custom RouteA private Mercedes-Benz tour of Hong Kong SAR with a driver and English-speaking guide lets you customize the stops to match your interests, starting from any Kowloon location. The 4.5-hour tour includes transportation, gas, tolls, bottled water, and ten digital photos; you choose the attractions—SoHo's street art, Man Mo Temple, Stanley Market, Victoria Peak, or the Goldfish Market—or consult with the driver on the day itself. Pickup from Hong Kong Island, Tin Shui Wai, Tseung Kwan O, Discovery Bay, or Tung Chung carries an additional charge. Groups larger than five need two vehicles.Is it for me?The fixed 4.5-hour window means you can fit a full afternoon or morning into a free slot without committing to a full day, and the customizable route lets you skip the attractions that don't interest you—you only pay for the car and the stops you actually want to make.
Shenzhen Tech Tour: Robotaxi, Drones & InnovationA private tour of Shenzhen's cutting-edge technology scene with a live guide in English, Chinese or Cantonese. You'll ride in a driverless car, order food delivered by drone, visit flagship stores of DJI, Huawei, Xiaomi and other Chinese tech leaders, and explore the Innovation Center to see humanoid robots, AI glasses and wearable exoskeletons up close. Tours run 3 to 6 hours depending on the option you choose; private transportation and admission fees are included, and pickup by taxi is available on most options.Is it for me?Pick the 3-hour tour for the core tech experiences (robotaxi, drone delivery, Innovation Center, flagship stores), or the 4.5-hour to add Huaqiangbei market browsing and the 6S Robot Store—choose based on whether you want shopping time built in.
Beijing: Red Theatre Acrobatics Show Ticket & E-EntryYou’ll sit among locals at Beijing’s Red Theatre as acrobats twist, balance, and fly right in front of you. Scan your e-ticket QR code for easy entry and settle in for an hour of music, laughter, and moments that’ll stick with you long after the lights come up.
Jinshanling Great Wall: Private Trekking Day Tour & Local LunchYou’ll hike along Jinshanling’s quieter Great Wall with a private guide, seeing both restored and wild towers while learning their stories. Expect steep climbs, open views toward Simatai, and a simple local lunch after your trek. It’s less crowded here—you might find yourself pausing just to listen to the wind or touch those weathered stones.
Beijing Airport to Hotel Transfer: Private Ride & 24/7 PickupYou’ll land in Beijing and find your driver waiting at arrivals—even if your flight’s delayed or early. Enjoy a private ride straight to your hotel with plenty of space for luggage, plus help from a local who knows these roads inside out. The quiet welcome after a long flight makes all the difference.
Xi'an Terracotta Army Tickets & English Guide OptionYou secure entry to Xi'an's Terracotta Army before arriving, choosing between ticket-only access, a shared English-speaking guide at the museum, or a guided tour with hotel pickup and drop-off. Your passport is your entry ticket, and confirmations arrive seven days ahead. The museum is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose this if you want guaranteed entry without the risk of sold-out tickets, and prefer to arrange your own transport and timing — or if you'd rather have a guide and pickup handled for you, depending on which option you select.
Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour from Shanghai: Hand-Rowed BoatA private guided tour of Zhujiajiao, Shanghai's best-preserved ancient water town, departing from your Shanghai hotel or cruise port with a dedicated English-speaking guide and driver. The half-day tour (5 hours) covers Kezhi Garden, a hand-rowed boat ride along the canals, and the old streets of Zhujiajiao; the full-day option (8 hours) adds Shanghai Zoo in the morning, where giant pandas are most active during feeding time. Lunch at a local restaurant is included on the full-day tour only. Round-trip private transfer, bottled water, and all attraction entry are included.Is it for me?Choose the half-day tour if you want to focus on Zhujiajiao's canals, gardens and old streets without the zoo; pick the full-day option if you're traveling with children or wildlife enthusiasts and want to see the giant pandas in the morning before heading to the water town. The private vehicle and guide mean you move at your own pace and don't wait for other groups.
Shanghai Bike Tour: French Concession, Xintiandi & Street FoodYou’ll pedal through Shanghai’s French Concession and Xintiandi with a local guide who knows every shortcut and snack stand. Expect street food stops, laughter over language mix-ups, photo highlights included—and that feeling of seeing Shanghai up close instead of through a window.
Tibet: Everest Base Camp & Namtso Lake 10-Day TourYou travel 2,000 kilometers across Tibet's highest plateaus, visiting Potala Palace, five major monasteries, two sacred lakes, and Everest Base Camp. Your Tibetan guide handles all permits and logistics; you get accommodation, meals, entrance fees, oxygen in the vehicle, and airport pickup included. The ten days move you from 3,600 to 5,200 meters and back, so book at least 20 days ahead so the tour operator can secure your Tibet Permit.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Everest, Tibet's sacred lakes, and major monasteries in one trip without arranging permits, transport, or timing yourself—the ten days pack all the logistics into a fixed schedule, though you'll need to book at least 20 days ahead so the tour operator can secure your Tibet Permit.
Beijing Airport - Hotel: Private Transfer with Meet & GreetYou’ll step off your flight in Beijing and be met by a local driver holding your name sign — no guesswork or taxi lines. Your private transfer includes help with luggage and an air-conditioned ride straight to your hotel from either PEK or PKX airport. It’s a smooth start that lets you soak up those first sights of Beijing without stress — something you’ll appreciate more than you think.
Forbidden City Beijing: Pre-Booked Ticket & Fast EntryYou pre-book online with your passport details, skip the Beijing ticket queue, and enter the Forbidden City by showing your passport at the Meridian Gate. Choose morning (enter before noon) or afternoon entry, then explore at your own pace with no guide or time limit inside. The whole entrance process takes minutes instead of hours, and you avoid carrying cash.Is it for me?Right for independent travelers with a valid overseas passport who want to skip Beijing's long ticket queues and explore the Forbidden City on their own schedule—the pre-booking removes the cash transaction and the wait, which is what makes a same-day visit stress-free. Not suitable if you have mobility challenges, cardiovascular concerns, or are traveling on a Chinese passport.
Beijing: Walking Food Tour with 10+ Tastings & Private GuideYou walk through Beijing's local food neighborhoods with a private guide who knows the vendors, stopping at 10+ stalls to taste soup dumplings, noodles, potstickers, crepes, and street snacks. Beer and water are included; your guide handles ordering and gets you back to the subway or your hotel when the tour ends.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat what Beijing residents actually eat without arranging your own stops, ordering in Chinese, or navigating unfamiliar neighborhoods alone—the private guide removes all three obstacles and keeps the pace slow enough to taste things properly.
Zhangjiajie: Avatar Mountain & Glass Bridge 2-Day Private TourYou ride the world's fastest elevator up a 326-meter cliff, walk across the highest glass bridge on earth, and stand on the peaks that inspired Avatar's Hallelujah Mountain. A private guide and driver handle all transport, timing and logistics across two full days, so you move between Zhangjiajie's four main mountains without arranging taxis, tickets or deciding where to go next. Hotel pickup is included, and you finish at the airport or your accommodation.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Zhangjiajie's four main mountains — Avatar Mountain, the Glass Bridge, Tianmen Mountain, and Tianzi Mountain — in two full days without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing between sites. A private guide and driver mean you move at your own pace and skip the group-tour waits.
Longji Rice Terraces Guilin: Private Day Tour & Minority VillageYou get picked up from your Guilin hotel and driven two hours to the Longji Rice Terraces, where you walk uphill through a Zhuang village to two viewing platforms, seeing the terraces from different angles and the "Seven Stars with the Moon" formation. Lunch is included at a local restaurant, and you return to Guilin by early evening. The private driver-guide handles the route and timing, so you don't arrange transport or tickets separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Longji Rice Terraces without arranging your own transport, buying tickets separately, or timing the hike yourself — the private driver-guide and fixed schedule handle all three, leaving you to focus on the walk and the views.
Beijing Summer Palace: Skip-Line Ticket & Optional Guided TourYou book a ticket online, receive a QR code by email five to seven days ahead, and scan it at the gate to skip the queue. Choose between a regular ticket for the main garden areas or a combination ticket that unlocks the museums and Suzhou Street. Add a 2-hour guided tour, private round-trip transfers from your hotel, or both. You explore at your own pace after the tour ends, and the whole experience takes as long as you want it to.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to skip the entry-gate queue and avoid arranging your own transport to a palace that's a distance from downtown—the QR code and optional transfers handle both, leaving you free to focus on the gardens themselves.
Xi’an: Private Terracotta Warriors Tour with Hotel PickupYou’ll ride out from your Xi’an hotel with a private guide and driver straight to the Terracotta Warriors Museum—no crowded buses or waiting around. Walk through three pits at your own pace while your guide shares stories behind each soldier’s face. Entry fees and pickup are included; after exploring, you can choose lunch or head right back downtown. It’s a day that lingers long after you leave.
Xi'an Private Day Tour: Terra Cotta Army, City Wall & PagodaA full-day private tour of Xi'an visits the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum, climbs the 600-year-old Ancient City Wall, and explores the Big Wild Goose Pagoda—a Tang dynasty temple linked to the Silk Road. Your English-speaking guide and driver handle pickup from your hotel, entrance tickets, lunch at a local restaurant, and all transport between sites over eight hours, with no factory shopping stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private guide steering you through Xi'an's three major sites in one day, with all logistics handled and lunch included—choose English unless you need Spanish, French, German or Italian, which requires notice.
