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15 Best Guided Tours In China

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The 15 most popular guided tours right now, with prices, durations, and what to expect from each one on the day.

15 Best Guided Tours In China

MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour - Dongzhimen meeting point: easy start, smart end

1.MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

Most Popular★ 5.0

A low-stress guided bus day to Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing, with entry, shuttle, and optional lunch upgrade for a flexible visit.

“Our tour guide Amelia was very helpful in going through the itinerary en route and providing a brief history. Friendly and with a good level of English she made the trip an enjoyable and memorable experience. If you are planning a trip to the Great Wall, Mubus would be my recommendation.”

2,361 reviewsFrom $20.00by BEIJING BOTRIP TOUR HOLIDAY COMPANY CO., LTD.

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Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service) - The Outer Court halls: Supreme Harmony is your anchor

2.Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

★ 5.0

Skip the worst of Beijing lines with a passport-based Forbidden City entry ticket near Tiananmen, with optional guide and Treasure Gallery upgrade.

“As mentioned with my passport everything worked well. I am very happy. No issues at all. The information was accurate. I can recommend provider. We had a void day in the forbidden city. Also the provider information was good. They mentioRead more”

1,263 reviewsFrom $9.98by Lily's Tour Company

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Hong Kong: City Highlights Guided Tour w/Entry Fees & Lunch

Hong Kong: City Highlights Guided Tour w/Entry Fees & Lunch - Meeting the guide in Central (and what to do if you’re early)

3.Hong Kong: City Highlights Guided Tour w/Entry Fees & Lunch

★ 4.4

6-hour Hong Kong highlights tour with Central history, Star Ferry skyline views, tram ride, dim sum lunch, and entry fees for $35.

“A very beautiful and interesting tour. Monica, the guide, is truly talented and knowledgeable, and makes sure all the guests follow her interesting explanations. Taking a tour with a guide like her is fantastic. Thank you”

1,178 reviews6 hoursFrom $35by Memory Tours (Licensed Agent)

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Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide) - Getting in smoothly: meeting point, mobile ticket, and group size

4.Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

★ 5.0

Small-group tour pairs Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with included tickets, earpiece guide, and a mobile pass for easy entry.

“Out tour guide, Icy, depth of knowledge was truly impressive. She didn't just recite facts; she brought the vast complexes to life with captivating stories about emperors, concubines, and the daily life within the palace walls. Hearing about the rituals in the Hall of Supreme Harmony or the complex architectural meaning of the colors and…”

995 reviewsFrom $11.97by BEIJING BOTRIP TOUR HOLIDAY COMPANY CO., LTD.

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Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour - Choosing Your Ticket: Main Gate vs Complete vs Combo

5.Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

★ 4.7

Skip ticket lines for Beijing’s Summer Palace, choose self-guided or guided options, and add a classic royal boat ride for great value.

“Gary was our guide. He is very friendly and speaks excellent English. He is brilliant with his knowledge of Chinese history. He took us by bus to the Temple of Heaven, to the Lama Temple and then to a nice Peking Duck lunch and then to the Summer Palace. Gary's assistant Sarah is very friendly…”

810 reviews3 hours - 1 dayFrom $12by PANDA HAPPY JOURNEY IN CHINA

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Xian: Terracotta Army Ticket & Guided Bus Tour with Options

Xian: Terracotta Army Ticket & Guided Bus Tour with Options - Picking the Right Option: What You Actually Get for $28

Xian: Guided Terracotta Army Bus Tour or Ticket Only Option

Xian: Guided Terracotta Army Bus Tour or Ticket Only Option - Two ways to go: hotel pickup tour vs ticket-only skip-the-line

7.Xian: Guided Terracotta Army Bus Tour or Ticket Only Option

★ 4.6

Half-day guided bus tour from Xi’an to the Terracotta Army, with an expert English guide, skip-the-line entry, and optional hotel pickup.

“The Terracotta Army site in Xian is just remarkable. Cannot be missed. Taking the private tour got us a super punctual hotel pick-up by our guide and driver in a comfortable van. Linda, our fantastic guide, made the 60 minute drive to the site fly by. Engaging putonghua language introduction, Xian and China travel recommendations…”

430 reviewsFrom $33by Terracotta Warriors Tour

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Beijing: Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings

Beijing: Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings - Walking 2.5 km of hutongs that date back centuries

Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China’s 1st and Best Rated


9.Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China’s 1st and Best Rated

★ 5.0

4-hour Shanghai walk: People’s Square, Nanjing Road, the Bund, Yuyuan Chinatown, plus a cheap snack stop. Tips run the tour.

“This a tour which provides interesting background about Shanghai that includes the history of Shanghai and interesting current cultural tidbits. It included going to some cheap street food markets where we could try several things. It hit the high points of Shanghai.”

285 reviewsFrom $5.00by Free Tours China

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Shanghai: Private and Personalized Guided Tour

Shanghai: Private and Personalized Guided Tour - Meeting Your Guide: Pickup Zones and How the Day Starts

10.Shanghai: Private and Personalized Guided Tour

★ 4.9

Private 8-hour Shanghai tour for up to 10. Yu Garden, Jade Buddha, the Bund, Pudong skyscrapers, tea, and classic dishes with an English guide.

“The personalized tour was the best part of my Shanghai trip - and that is all thanks to Tom! He planned the ideal tour for my group - hit every spot we wanted to see, every food we wanted to try - and his suggestions made the day better than I could have imagined. He…”

268 reviews8 hoursFrom $150by Shanghai Guided Tours

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Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and E-Guide

Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and E-Guide - Complete Entry (Full Access): When You Want Every Major Stop

11.Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and E-Guide

★ 4.7

Beijing Summer Palace tickets with English PDF, flexible access levels, optional boat ride, or a Temple of Heaven guided day tour.

“Very smooth, allowed us to easily adjust the date and time - super helpful and recommended if you don’t want to have the hassle of booking all yourself!”

253 reviewsFrom $13by PANDA HAPPY JOURNEY IN CHINA

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Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai

Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai - Jade Buddha Temple: Jade, Ritual, and a Cooler Pace

12.Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai

★ 5.0

A private 8-hour Shanghai day with hotel pickup, a flexible route, Jade Buddha Temple, Confucius sights, markets, and waterfront views.

“I had a private tour of Shanghai the other day & it was great! My tour guide Jane was exceptional in her knowledge & experience. Everything was well planned out & when I wanted to take more time or asked to see anything else she was Read more”

211 reviewsFrom $99.00by Jennys China Tours

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Guided Cycle Tour of Guangzhou

Guided Cycle Tour of Guangzhou - Stop 1: Cycle Canton briefing and what to expect on the route

14.Guided Cycle Tour of Guangzhou

★ 5.0

A half-day Guangzhou small-group bike tour through old lanes, People’s Park, Ersha Island, and Pearl River views to Canton Tower.

“I had a one day transit stop and this was a great way for me to see the city in a day. The guides can speak english well and have really good knowledge of the city, it's a fun ride with lots packed in, it may get tiring for some on hot days but if…”

164 reviewsFrom $83.36by Cycle Canton

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Forbidden City Admission Ticket – With Guide Option

Forbidden City Admission Ticket - With Guide Option - Meridian Gate: the start that changes your whole visit

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