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1-Day Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Hangzhou, Suzhou & West Lake, Shanghai, Shanghai Tours, Tour Reviews

Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Trip from Shanghai including West Lake Cruise

Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Trip from Shanghai including West Lake Cruise - Flower Harbor and the West Lake cruise: the “best bang” portion

3.5ShanghaiHangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Trip from Shanghai including West Lake Cruise$169.00

May 31, 2026

City Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Shanghai, Shanghai Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Huangpu River Cruise and Bund City Lights Evening Tour of Shanghai

Huangpu River Cruise and Bund City Lights Evening Tour of Shanghai - Fairmont Peace Hotel Stop: Old Shanghai, Short and Sweet

4.0ShanghaiHuangpu River Cruise and Bund City Lights Evening Tour of Shanghai$79.00

May 31, 2026

Evening Experiences, Food, Food & Drink, Shanghai, Shanghai Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Shanghai: Evening Walking Food Tour

Shanghai: Evening Walking Food Tour - French Concession on Foot: The Neighborhood Story You Actually Get to See

4.9ShanghaiShanghai: Evening Walking Food Tour3.5 hours$69

May 31, 2026

Beijing, Great Wall of China, Half-Day, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Half-Day Mutianyu Great Wall Tour including Round Way Cable Car or Toboggan

Private Half-Day Mutianyu Great Wall Tour including Round Way Cable Car or Toboggan - Choosing How You Go Up: Walk to a Tower vs. Chair Lift vs. Cable Car

5.0BeijingPrivate Half-Day Mutianyu Great Wall Tour including Round Way Cable Car or Toboggan$180.00

May 31, 2026

Lunch Experiences, Private, Shanghai, Shanghai Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Shanghai: Private Shanghai & Zhujiajiao Tour with Lunch

Shanghai: Private Shanghai & Zhujiajiao Tour with Lunch - Zhujiajiao Water Town: canals, old bridges, and a slow walk done right

5.0ShanghaiShanghai: Private Shanghai & Zhujiajiao Tour with Lunch8 hours$255

May 31, 2026

Beijing, Beijing Tours, Great Wall of China, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs Private Tour

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs Private Tour - The VIP fast pass and what it changes for your day

5.0BeijingBeijing: Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs Private Tour9 hours$117

May 31, 2026

1-Day Tours, Beijing, Beijing Tours, Great Wall of China, Private, Tour Reviews

Private Beijing Day Trip: Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs

Private Beijing Day Trip: Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs - Mutianyu vs the big-name Wall: why this route feels calmer

5.0BeijingPrivate Beijing Day Trip: Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs$176.80

May 31, 2026

Beijing, Beijing Tours, Evening Experiences, Great Wall of China, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours–Tickets&Day/Night Options

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours–Tickets&Day/Night Options - Price and value: why this can cost less than you think

4.8BeijingBeijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours–Tickets&Day/Night Options4 hours - 1 day$20

May 31, 2026

Guilin, Guilin & Li River, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Guilin: Classic Private Full–Day Tour

Guilin: Classic Private Full–Day Tour - Reed Flute Cave: the art palace walk you actually understand

4.9GuilinGuilin: Classic Private Full–Day Tour12 hours$246

May 31, 2026

Hong Kong & Macau, Hong Kong SAR, Observation Decks, Tickets, Tour Reviews

sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Tickets

sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Tickets - 360° Views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong’s Landmark Mix

4.5Hong Kong SARsky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Tickets$0.00

May 31, 2026

Hong Kong, Hong Kong & Macau, Skip the Line, Tour Reviews, Tours

Hong Kong: Big Buddha Tour & Skip-the-Line NP360 Cable Car

Hong Kong: Big Buddha Tour & Skip-the-Line NP360 Cable Car - Ngong Ping Village to the Big Buddha: Bronze Calm and Sacred Details

4.7Hong KongHong Kong: Big Buddha Tour & Skip-the-Line NP360 Cable Car3.5 hours$537

May 31, 2026

Beijing, Beijing Tours, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Beijing Calligraphy Class

Beijing Calligraphy Class - Price and Time: What $20 Buys You (and What It Doesn’t)

4.9BeijingBeijing Calligraphy Class1 hour$20

May 31, 2026

Hong Kong, Skip the Line, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Big Buddha: Walk with Skip-the-Line NP360 Cable Car

Big Buddha: Walk with Skip-the-Line NP360 Cable Car - Tung Chung meeting point and how the skip-the-line actually works

4.7Hong KongBig Buddha: Walk with Skip-the-Line NP360 Cable Car$94

May 31, 2026

Beijing, Beijing Tours, City Tours, Forbidden City & Tiananmen, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City Private Tour

Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City Private Tour - Temple of Heaven: more than an emperor’s backdrop

4.9BeijingBeijing: Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City Private Tour$97

May 31, 2026

Beijing, Beijing Tours, Great Wall of China, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Beijing: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town Private Tour

Beijing: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town Private Tour - Transfer-only vs guided: pick the right kind of Great Wall day

4.9BeijingBeijing: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town Private Tour8 hours$133

May 31, 2026

1-Day Tours, Beijing, City Tours, Forbidden City & Tiananmen, Full-Day, Great Wall of China, Tour Reviews

Full Day Trip Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Sq.

Full Day Trip Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Sq. - Price and value: what $99 actually covers

5.0BeijingFull Day Trip Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Sq.$99.00

May 31, 2026

Morning, Shanghai, Shanghai Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Shanghai Half Day Morning or Afternoon Sightseeing Tour

Shanghai Half Day Morning or Afternoon Sightseeing Tour - Hotel pickup and a tight 4-hour loop: the logistics that matter

3.5ShanghaiShanghai Half Day Morning or Afternoon Sightseeing Tour$53.00

May 31, 2026

Private, Shanghai, Shanghai Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Flexible Private Shanghai Layover Tour

Flexible Private Shanghai Layover Tour - Pickup timing from PVG, SHA, and the Wusongkou cruise terminal

5.0ShanghaiFlexible Private Shanghai Layover Tour$152.00

May 31, 2026

Beijing, Great Wall of China, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Mutianyu Great Wall Ticket

Mutianyu Great Wall Ticket - Is the $32 Mutianyu ticket good value?

5.0BeijingMutianyu Great Wall Ticket$32.00

May 31, 2026

Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Xian

Xi’an: Top 3 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour

Xi'an: Top 3 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour - Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang): climb, walk, or bike the views

5.0XianXi’an: Top 3 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour$168.00

May 31, 2026

Guided, Hangzhou, Suzhou & West Lake, Private, Shanghai, Shanghai Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Train Experiences

Shanghai: Private Guided Tour to Hangzhou by Bullet Train

Shanghai: Private Guided Tour to Hangzhou by Bullet Train - Entering West Lake: A UNESCO Walk With Real Time to Take In

5.0ShanghaiShanghai: Private Guided Tour to Hangzhou by Bullet Train9 hours$314

May 31, 2026

City Tours, Guangzhou, Guangzhou Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Customised Private Guangzhou City Tour with Flexible Itinerary

Customised Private Guangzhou City Tour with Flexible Itinerary - Baiyun Mountain: electric-car views and peak-square time

5.0GuangzhouCustomised Private Guangzhou City Tour with Flexible Itinerary$180.00

May 31, 2026

Airport Transfers, Hong Kong & Macau, Hong Kong SAR, Private, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

HKG Private Transfer: Airport to Hong Kong & Kowloon

HKG Private Transfer: Airport to Hong Kong & Kowloon - Choosing Your Drop-Off: Hong Kong Island vs Kowloon

4.5Hong Kong SARHKG Private Transfer: Airport to Hong Kong & Kowloon$31.22

May 31, 2026

Historical Tours, Shanghai, Shanghai Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Tour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert

Tour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert - The Jewish Refugees Museum in the former Ohel Moshe Synagogue

5.0ShanghaiTour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert$96.00

May 31, 2026

Chengdu, Chengdu & Panda Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Dujingyan Panda Sanctuary Half day tour option panda volunteer

Dujingyan Panda Sanctuary Half day tour option panda volunteer - Hotel pickup and private transport: fewer headaches before pandas

5.0ChengduDujingyan Panda Sanctuary Half day tour option panda volunteer$170.00

May 31, 2026

Full-Day, Hong Kong & Macau, Hong Kong SAR, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Full-Day Private Customized Walking Tour of Hong Kong

Full-Day Private Customized Walking Tour of Hong Kong - How the route works: a day shaped around Hong Kong’s big contrasts

5.0Hong Kong SARFull-Day Private Customized Walking Tour of Hong Kong$306.75

May 31, 2026

Private, Terracotta Warriors & Xian, Tour Reviews, Tours, Xian

Private Xian Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Private Xian Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda - Hotel pickup, air-conditioned comfort, and your guide’s pace

5.0XianPrivate Xian Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda$127.00

June 1, 2026

Private, Terracotta Warriors & Xian, Tour Reviews, Tours, Xian

Terracotta Warriors 5-Hour Private Tour

Terracotta Warriors 5-Hour Private Tour - Pit 1, Pit 2, and Pit 3: How to See the Warriors Without Feeling Lost

5.0XianTerracotta Warriors 5-Hour Private Tour$30.00

June 1, 2026

Food, Food & Drink, Hong Kong & Macau, Hong Kong SAR, Markets, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Hong Kong: Kowloon Street Market & Food Culture Walking Tour

Hong Kong: Kowloon Street Market & Food Culture Walking Tour - From Prince Edward to Ladies’ Market: The Route Logic That Matters

5.0Hong Kong SARHong Kong: Kowloon Street Market & Food Culture Walking Tour$32.80

June 1, 2026

Hong Kong & Macau, Hong Kong SAR, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Hong Kong Private Tour

Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Hong Kong Private Tour - Western Market: Edwardian Architecture With a Purpose

5.0Hong Kong SARHighlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Hong Kong Private Tour$102.69

June 1, 2026

Chengdu, Chengdu & Panda Tours, Tour Reviews

Visiting Dujiangyan Yaan Wolong Panda Base Optional Volunteering

Visiting Dujiangyan Yaan Wolong Panda Base Optional Volunteering - Morning Schedule: Museum Time, Bamboo Prep, and First Panda Viewing

5.0ChengduVisiting Dujiangyan Yaan Wolong Panda Base Optional Volunteering$234.00

June 1, 2026

Beijing, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Chinese Calligraphy Class for Small Group

Chinese Calligraphy Class for Small Group - Meeting at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing (and the one snag to watch for)

5.0BeijingChinese Calligraphy Class for Small Group$20.00

June 1, 2026

Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Private, Shanghai, Shanghai Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, VIP

Private Night Tour-VIP River Cruise and Shanghai Tower Option

Private Night Tour-VIP River Cruise and Shanghai Tower Option - Stop 1: The Bund (Wai Tan) Night Photos That Make Shanghai Click

5.0ShanghaiPrivate Night Tour-VIP River Cruise and Shanghai Tower Option$143.60

June 1, 2026

Beijing, Beijing Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Beijing: Temple of Heaven Ticket with 5 UNESCO Site Options

Beijing: Temple of Heaven Ticket with 5 UNESCO Site Options - How the WhatsApp QR and passport scanning work (and why it matters)

5.0BeijingBeijing: Temple of Heaven Ticket with 5 UNESCO Site Options$9

June 1, 2026

Hiking & Trekking, Lhasa, Tour Reviews, Tours

Tibet Tour 15 Days Lhasa to Kailash Trekking Small Group via EBC

Tibet Tour 15 Days Lhasa to Kailash Trekking Small Group via EBC - The “behind-the-scenes” value: permits, oxygen, and guides

5.0LhasaTibet Tour 15 Days Lhasa to Kailash Trekking Small Group via EBC$2,069.00

June 1, 2026

Beijing, Beijing Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Boutique Tour: Four Must-sees of Beijing and Peking Duck

Boutique Tour: Four Must-sees of Beijing and Peking Duck - Tiananmen Square: A Big Moment, Kept Simple

5.0BeijingBoutique Tour: Four Must-sees of Beijing and Peking Duck$188.00

June 1, 2026

Beijing, Beijing Tours, City Tours, Forbidden City & Tiananmen, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Beijing: Highlights of Forbidden City Private Walking Tour

Beijing: Highlights of Forbidden City Private Walking Tour - Entering with confidence: tickets, timing, and the real Beijing hassle

5.0BeijingBeijing: Highlights of Forbidden City Private Walking Tour4 - 8 hours$67

June 1, 2026

Beijing, City Tours, Forbidden City & Tiananmen, Great Wall of China, Tour Reviews, Tours

Great Wall & Forbidden City Layover Small Group Tour (9AM-5PM)

Great Wall & Forbidden City Layover Small Group Tour (9AM-5PM) - Mutianyu Great Wall (10AM–12PM): tickets included, plan for walking

5.0BeijingGreat Wall & Forbidden City Layover Small Group Tour (9AM-5PM)$150.00

June 1, 2026

Guangzhou, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Gulong Gorge Skywalk Glass Bridge and Waterfall View Private Tour

Gulong Gorge Skywalk Glass Bridge and Waterfall View Private Tour - Sunac Land or hot springs or Huangteg Gorge: pick your add-on

5.0GuangzhouGulong Gorge Skywalk Glass Bridge and Waterfall View Private Tour$140.00

June 1, 2026

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