Best China Tours 2026/2027

Choose from selected small group departures and private China tours for 2026–2027, with routes for first-time visitors, couples, families, solo travelers and private groups.

Popular China Small Group Tours 2026–2027

Browse the popular routes below. You can join a selected small group departure, or arrange the same itinerary as a private tour with more flexibility on dates, pace and hotels.

Classic Private China Tours
Across China

Discover private journeys that bring together China’s most iconic places in one well-planned route,
from historic capitals to scenic regions, with room to shape the trip around your dates, pace and hotel preferences.

Great Wall landscape on an 11-day China highlights private tour

11-Day China Highlights Private Tour

A classic private route across Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, and Shanghai—covering the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Terracotta Warriors, a Li River cruise with Yangshuo countryside, and Shanghai’s skyline and Bund.
Mogao Caves entrance in Dunhuang, a key stop on a Silk Road tour in China

12-Day Silk Road China Private Tour: Xi’an · Dunhuang · Turpan · Kashgar

A private Silk Road route from Xi’an to Kashgar via Dunhuang and Turpan—ancient city walls, deserts and oasis towns, Mogao Caves, ruined cities, and a living Central Asian crossroads at the end.
Giant panda eating bamboo at Dujiangyan Panda Base near Chengdu

10-Day Chengdu–Jiuzhaigou–Zhangjiajie Private Tour: Pandas & Avatar Mountains

Pandas in Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou’s turquoise valleys, and Zhangjiajie’s “Avatar” mountains—plus the Glass Bridge, Tianmen Mountain, and nights in Furong & Fenghuang. A seamless private multi-city route.
Evening canal scene in Tongli Water Town with a small boat and red lanterns, Suzhou area, China

9-Day Shanghai to Huangshan Private Tour

Shanghai classics (Yuyuan Garden, Chenghuang Temple, Nanjing Road, Huangpu River night cruise), Suzhou’s Pingjiang Road by rickshaw, Tongli Water Town canal cruise, Hangzhou’s West Lake + Lingyin Temple + Longjing tea fields in Meijiawu, and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) cable car and peak hikes with sunset, sea of clouds, and sunrise.
Yangtze River cruise ship sailing through the Three Gorges in China

12-Day Yangtze Cruise & Beijing–Xi’an–Shanghai Private Tour

Beijing icons, Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors, Chongqing city highlights, a 2-night Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges, the Three Gorges Dam, and a finale in Shanghai with Shanghai Tower and the Bund.
Wangxiangu cliffside village in Jiangxi, China, lit up at night above a river valley

16-Day Huizhou Landscapes & East China Private Tour

Guangzhou culture, a cliffside stay in Wangxiangu, Taoist Sanqingshan peaks, Wuyuan’s Hui villages, Huangshan’s legendary mountain views, Hangzhou’s West Lake and tea culture, and a Shanghai finale.
Two travelers overlooking the Forbidden City from Jingshan Park in Beijing

6-Day Beijing & Xi’an Private Tour

A 6-day private route linking Beijing and Xi’an—Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall, high-speed train travel, the Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Great Mosque & Muslim Quarter, plus a walk or cycle on Xi’an’s Ancient City Wall.
The Great Wall of China rising through morning clouds, a highlight of the 30-day China grand tour

30-Day China Grand Tour: Silk Road & Yangtze Private Tour

A private 30-day journey from Beijing to Shanghai via the Silk Road and Xinjiang, ending with a Yangtze River cruise—imperial capitals, desert frontiers, oasis cities, pandas and alpine lakes, and China’s most iconic modern skyline.
Bamboo rafting on the Yulong River in Yangshuo, Guilin, a scenic highlight of this 17-Day China Private Tour.

17-Day China Private Tour: Imperial Cities, Pandas & Karst Landscapes

From Beijing and Xi’an’s imperial heritage to Chengdu’s pandas, Chongqing’s layered cityscape, Zhangjiajie’s dramatic peaks, Guilin’s karst landscapes, and Shanghai’s cosmopolitan energy, this 17-day private journey reveals China in striking contrast.
Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang on an 18-day China heritage private tour

18-Day China Heritage Private Tour: Ancient Capitals, Buddhist Art & Pandas

A culture-rich private journey from Beijing to Shanxi, Luoyang, Xi’an and Chengdu, combining imperial landmarks, Buddhist art, ancient architecture, historic towns, pandas and Sichuan heritage.
Tianmen Cave and its stairway in Zhangjiajie on a 20-day China private tour

20-Day China Private Tour: Iconic Cities, Landscapes & Yangtze Cruise

From Beijing and Xi’an to pandas, Guilin and Zhangjiajie, with three nights on the Yangtze and a Shanghai finale.
Temple of Heaven framed by red columns in Beijing

15-Day China Private Tour: Beijing, Xi’an, Chongqing, Suzhou & Shanghai

Imperial Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors, Chongqing’s hillside streets and a Suzhou garden day trip, ending with Shanghai’s neighbourhoods and skyline.
Timber stilt houses above the Tuo River in Fenghuang, with a small wooden boat below

19-Day China Heritage & Scenic Journey

Explore Beijing, Xi’an, Zhangjiajie and Guilin, then discover Shanghai’s historic neighbourhoods, museums and Zhujiajiao, with a Hangzhou day trip.
Three participants in blue aprons at an indigo tie-dye workshop, with patterned fabrics hanging behind them

30-Day Yunnan, Western Sichuan & Ancient Capitals

Travel from Shanghai through Yunnan’s old towns and the Tibetan landscapes of western Sichuan, then discover Chengdu, Xi’an, Pingyao and Beijing on an active 30-day journey.
A pine tree grows from a granite pinnacle above cloud-filled valleys and steep mountainsides at Huangshan.

9-Day Jiangxi & Huangshan Private Tour to Hangzhou

Travel from Nanchang to Hangzhou via Lushan, Jingdezhen, Wangxian Valley, Wuyuan and Huangshan, with Hongcun, Tangmo and Qiandao Lake along the way.

Private China Tours by Region

Explore private tours focused on one part of China, such as Tibet, Sichuan, Guizhou, Shanxi, Yunnan or Guilin.
A good choice if you prefer to stay within one region instead of combining many destinations in one trip.

Illuminated brick vaults of Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum reflect in water beneath a deep blue sky.

7-Day Jiangxi Private Tour: Sanqingshan, Wuyuan & Wangxian

Explore Sanqingshan, Wuyuan villages and Jingdezhen’s porcelain heritage, then stay inside Wangxian Valley on a seven-day private round trip from Shangrao.
A railed stone walkway and a pine tree frame granite peaks at Sanqingshan.

5-Day Jiangxi Private Tour: Sanqingshan, Wangxian & Wuyuan

Explore Sanqingshan, Wangxian Valley, Wuyuan Huangling and Jingdezhen, then visit Lushan’s Sandiequan Waterfall on a five-day private loop from Nanchang.
Panoramic view of Xijiang Miao Village in Guizhou

7-Day Guizhou Private Tour: Huangguoshu, Libo & Xijiang

A scenic private Guizhou route covering Huangguoshu Waterfall, Libo Xiaoqikong, two nights in Xijiang Miao Village, and Zhenyuan Ancient Town.
Potala Palace rising above Lhasa with white stupas in the foreground

5-Day Lhasa & Namtso Private Tour

A 5-day private Tibet journey covering Lhasa’s major monasteries, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor, and a scenic excursion to Namtso Lake.
The north face of Mount Everest rising above the rocky valley near Everest Base Camp in Tibet.

15-Day Tibet Private Tour: Everest Base Camp, Mount Kailash & Lake Manasarovar

A 15-day private Tibet journey from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp, Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, and Gyirong Valley, designed for travelers seeking a deeper overland route across Tibet.
Hanging Temple built into a cliff near Datong in Shanxi

9-Day Shanxi Private Tour: Pingyao & Datong

A 9-day private Shanxi tour covering Taiyuan, Datong, Pingyao, Jixian, and Jincheng, with Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Pingyao Ancient City, Hukou Waterfall, and more.
North Bund riverwalk in Shanghai at dusk with Pudong skyline views

6-Day Shanghai Private Tour: Disneyland & Zhujiajiao

Classic Shanghai and modern skyline in one private 6-day trip, plus Disneyland and Zhujiajiao water town.
Longji Rice Terraces near Guilin for a 5-day Guilin and Yangshuo private tour

5-Day Guilin & Yangshuo Private Tour

Elephant Trunk Hill and Reed Flute Cave, Two Rivers & Four Lakes at night, Longji Rice Terraces, a 4-star Li River cruise to Yangshuo, West Street, and a Yulong River bamboo rafting morning.
Shanghai’s Lujiazui skyline at dusk, with the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Huangpu River.

3-Day Shanghai Private Tour

A refined 3-day Shanghai itinerary—The Bund, Yu Garden, and the French Concession—curated for an unhurried, seamless flow.
Night view of Hongyadong in Chongqing with a red-lit bridge and riverfront skyline

5-Day Chongqing & Wulong Private Tour

Sky-high views over the Yangtze–Jialing river confluence, Chongqing’s best night scenes, and Wulong’s dramatic karst landscapes—plus old hillside lanes, sunset at Nanshan, and a local teahouse farewell.
Dujiangyan Irrigation System near Chengdu, China, with the Min River channels and waterworks

8-Day Chengdu Private Tour: Pandas, Leshan Giant Buddha & Mt. Qingcheng

Pandas in Dujiangyan, the UNESCO Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a Taoist Mt. Qingcheng day with a hot-spring stay, Chengdu’s slow-living parks and teahouses, modern skyline nights at Jiaozi Twin Towers, and a Leshan Giant Buddha finale.
Mount Huashan ridge trail near Xi'an on a private tour

5-Day Xi’an Private Tour: Terracotta Warriors & Mount Huashan

Private meet & greet with smooth door-to-door transfers, Tang Dynasty immersion at Datang Furong Garden and a Tang Palace Banquet night, classic Xi’an highlights (City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Xi’an Museum + Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Datang Everbright City), a deep Terracotta Warriors visit with Huaqing Palace, and a smart Huashan cable-car-and-hike finale.
Winter scene of a turquoise lake in Jiuzhaigou Valley with a boardwalk and forested mountains

5-Day Chengdu, Huanglong & Jiuzhaigou Private Tour

Pandas and local life in Chengdu, Huanglong’s travertine pools, and a full day inside Jiuzhaigou Valley’s blue lakes and waterfalls—plus a relaxed People’s Park teahouse finish.
Lijiang Old Town with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the background, Yunnan, China

8-Day Kunming, Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La Private Tour

Stone Forest in Kunming, Erhai Lake and Dali Old Town, Lijiang Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Blue Moon Valley, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin Monastery, and Pudacuo National Park in Shangri-La.
Misty sandstone pillars in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China, with forested peaks and clouds

8-Day Zhangjiajie Private Tour: National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain & Ancient Towns

Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie/Avatar Mountains, Yangjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, Huangshizhai, Golden Whip Stream, Ten-Mile Gallery), Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, plus Furong and Fenghuang Ancient Town, ending with Huanglong Cave and a Baofeng Lake cruise.

Plan Your China Trip with Local Experts

Local Knowledge, Real Advantage

We navigate China the way only people who live here can — knowing what works, what doesn’t, and what’s worth your time.

Guides Who Open Doors, Not Just Explain Sights

Travel with locals who can smooth the way, handle the unexpected, and connect you to the places behind the postcards.

Routes That Actually Make Sense

No pointless detours, no tourist traps — just smart itineraries built from real on-the-ground experience.

Travel That Feels Effortless

Cities, trains, tickets, timing — we handle the moving parts so your trip feels smooth instead of stressful.

China Tours — FAQ

English is not widely spoken in China, even in major cities. A local guide handles tickets, queues, transportation, communication, and cultural interpretation—saving you hours every day and avoiding misunderstandings.

It’s possible, but challenging. Most signs are bilingual, but taxis, restaurants, attractions, and small towns rarely speak English. Travelers often rely on translation apps—which can be slow or inaccurate.
A private tour removes all of this friction.

Our tours are fully flexible: start times, pacing, sightseeing order, and meals can all be adjusted on the day of travel. You avoid the “rushed group tour feeling.”

No forced shopping, no commission-based stops. Your time is 100% spent on experiences—not souvenir factories.

Yes. We help you choose clean, reputable restaurants and communicate dietary needs (vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies, halal). Without assistance, this can be difficult due to language barriers.

We select hotels based on three things foreign travelers care about:

  • cleanliness

  • breakfast quality

  • location close to attractions/subway
    China’s star-rating system is inconsistent, so we handpick hotels rather than relying on “5-star” labels.

Facilities vary. Major attractions are modern and clean; rural areas may be basic. Your guide knows the best available options and plans breaks accordingly.

China is huge. High-speed trains cover most routes (2–5 hours), while remote regions require flights. We handle all ticketing and scheduling to ensure smooth transitions.

Yes. We adjust walking distance, pace, meal times, and break frequency—especially for seniors or young children. This is why private tours outperform fixed group tours.