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The 15 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.
“Our tour guide John was very knowledgeable and loved how he put stories on every place we visited especially Yu Garden and Bund. We enjoyed all the places and thankful for making our visits in Shanghai memorable.”
Morning Terracotta Army tour with skip-the-line entry, English guide, and a home-style Shaanxi lunch with a local family.
“Amazing, Andy is very nice and knowledgeable, I would definitely recommend this trip. Everyone had a great time and love the food.”
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.
“The driver was very friendly and the sunrise amazing!”
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.
“This was a well organised and fascinating experience. Chelsea was knowledgeable and informative amd very clear. She had great recommendations for things on and off the tour. We took her advice on the Buddhist temple back near the belRead more”
Mutianyu Great Wall morning bus tour with skip-the-line tickets, a long 5-hour wall visit, and easy shuttle logistics. Value at ~$20.
“Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are thrilled that everything met your expectations. BusDa will continue to provide high-quality, comfortable, and professional tours to ensure every guest enjoys a memorable experience.”
Overnight Great Wall camping near Beijing with sunset and sunrise views, provided tents and sleeping gear, and private transfers.
“We had a great experience! Camping on the great wall and see the sunset and sunrise from this beautiful spot is amazing. The views were outstanding and our guide Tim was so friendly and took us for a lovely meal at a farmer’s familRead more”
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.
“on espérait une immersion et une découverte du thé et du café, ce fut remarquable. Notre guide a été exceptionnel, sa maitrise des cycles du thé et du café, sa connaissance de la culture Dai et de la langue, ainsi que la réponse à nos questions faite avec passion. Notre journée partagée entre les paysages…”
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”
Sunrise Great Wall and a self-guided Forbidden City afternoon, with private pickup, a clear Wall game plan, and included admission tickets.
“Mark was really friendly and nice. I was on a business trip to Beijing and had a few extra days, so I booked this tour for just myself. It was completely awesome and Mark gave me a chance to see one of the most incredible sites in China (and the Read more”
Walk the Forbidden City with an English guide on a small-group, 4-hour tour, skip-the-line entry included, plus optional transfers.
“Vanessa, she was a great tour guide. She knows every detail of all the story here in the Forbidden city. She has humor and is very kind, Nice to have has a guide around the city.”
Sunrise hike on Lantau Peak, Hong Kong’s highest mountain, with a possible Tian Tan Buddha stop and a small-group guide.
“We hiked in pretty dismal weather. Rain and strong winds which didn't make it any easier. It was my first "big" hike so i found it pretty challenging but my friend that was with me who has done a lot more trekking found it relatively easy. UnfoRead more”
