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The 12 most popular morning tours right now, with prices, durations, and what to expect from each one on the day.
Choose morning or afternoon on a 4-hour Shanghai tour with hotel pickup, English guide, and key sights from Jade Buddha Temple to the Bund.
“That was a good tour with knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed the Shanghai museum very much as well The Jade Buddha Temple. The pearl factory was also interesting. We recommend it!”
Morning Terracotta Army tour with skip-the-line entry, English guide, and a home-style Shaanxi lunch with a local family.
“We really enjoyed our one-day guided tour to the Xi’an Terracotta Army with our guide Harvey. A private car/van with driver Mr.Lu took us comfortably to the sites while Harvey could tell us about Xi’an and answer any questions we had. Harvey’s guided tour was very informative, he has a lot of historical knowledge so…”
A small-group Xi’an morning food tour by private tuktuk through the Muslim Quarter, with 4–5 stops, unlimited drinks, and a market walk.
“Buren has been the best tour guide, he showed us traditional dishes in Xi'an made by the real locals and family business shops. He is so passionate about food and gave us very nice recommendations to visit after. Thank you so much!”
Xi'an Terracotta Army tour with hotel pickup, small group access, and a local lunch plus dumpling workshop. See all three pits.
“Fantastic experience. Andy is a great guide, and it was very close to a private tour. The food was amazing, and the visit to the warriors unforgettable. I much recomend this experience.”
Catch a Lijiang River sunrise from Xianggong Hill with private hotel transport, optional bamboo boat, and full-day add-ons in Guilin or Yangshuo.
“Todo genialalal!”
Small-group Xi’an tour to the Terracotta Warriors with included museum tickets, lunch, and an optional Muslim Quarter walk around the Drum and Bell Towers.
“We really enjoyed our morning visiting the Terra-cotta warriors. We were picked up on time and given comfortable transportation to the site. Our guide was really good and explained a lot about the origins of the warriors. On the way back we weren’t rushed or pressured into a shop or anything like that. Got back…”
Mutianyu Great Wall morning bus tour with skip-the-line tickets, a long 5-hour wall visit, and easy shuttle logistics. Value at ~$20.
“Betty fue una guía encantadora y muy servicial. Siempre dispuesta a ayudar, hizo que nuestra experiencia fuera especial. Aunque el tiempo no fue el mejor, su actitud positiva y amabilidad compensaron cualquier inconveniente.”
Overnight Great Wall camping near Beijing with sunset and sunrise views, provided tents and sleeping gear, and private transfers.
“If visiting China and the Great Wall this is worth every cent. Definitely the highlight of our time in China.”
Pick fresh Pu’er leaves, watch tea processing, and taste multiple styles with a guide. Morning half-day with pickup in Pu’er or Jinghong.
“A fantastic experience from start to finish. The drive to the tea manor Pu’er Moral was smooth and relaxing, setting a calm tone for the day. We tasted several teas, including aged, raw, candy tea and red tea. We then visited the tea plantation, learned about the process, and even picked and processed our own…”
Taste eight Chinese teas with a guided ceremony and enjoy dimsum lunch on Maliandao Street in a small group. 3 hours, $99.
“Excellent experience with Renny, who was very warm, friendly and helpful. Started at the really vast and interesting "tea city" and had a lovely and peaceful time trying lots of teas in a tea tasting ceremony. Then had some delicious food including pork dumplings and hand pulled noodles. Left very happy and full! Would definitely…”
A small-group morning walk through Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, with a guide, entrance ticket, and hands-on acoustics you can test yourself.
“Wonderful Tour. Beautiful place. Great guide. At times difficult to understand English speaking guide. She spoke a little too fast.”
Half-day Xingping sunrise photo tour on the Li River with cormorant fishermen, early pickup from Guilin/Yangshuo, and scenic ferry stops.
“It is an alternative for people that don't have a whole day to spend to do the boat cruise.Although a ride with the boat was included the fisherman denied to take me for a ride.So I spent an hour sitting on a stone and waiting for the sunrise Read more”
