Top Southwest China Overnight Tours

A large number of old villages in central Yunnan survived the culture revolution(1966-1976) because of their remote location and protection by the local villagers. Some of these valuable places have only been rediscovered in recent years, and are unknown to tourists. They give you the feeling of traveling back in time to ancient China: old houses with fading paintings on the wall, gorgeous woodcarvings and stone sculptures, and elegant calligraphy. All of this while the local people just carry on with their daily life as they have been doing for centuries. In this Off-the-beaten tour, you will stay 1 night in the most authentic village with many old houses. You will have a bite of the home cooked delicacies and have nice chat with the local people. A visit to the traditional minority village is also included on the second day, you will be introduced to the village handicrafts men and learn how to make the traditional Paper Cutting & Embroidery.

This Day tour is a combination of the lifestyle between traditions and fashions about Kunming. In this 8-10 hours experience, you will be escorted by your private guide and driver to some of the off-the-beaten places in Kunming city. 1. Zhuanxin wet market and the Yuanbo bird and flower market are two hustle and bustle places which are only for the Kunming locals, the former one is the largest wet market for locals to buy various ingredients for cooking, another is an interesting place to wander around and see all the pets, fish, flowers and Bonsai. 2. After visiting the Kunming Night Market, you will be transferrd to the Wenhuaxiang-the centre of Kunming, a fashionable street with many unique bars and restaurants. Your guide will lead you into one of them and help you to order one of the local favorite-Flower Wine. Then you will be  totally free and enjoy the night life of Kunming by yourself in the beautiful and peaceful music.

Xishuangbanna(Sipsongpanna) is an exotic place of China. The local Tai-Dai culture background is quite similar with the Thailand or Laos. The mighty Mekong river and lush rain forests will take the visitors to a tropical wonderland without hustle and bustle city life.

Kunming is called Spring City due to its mild climate and ever-green trees. It’s one of top 10 best summer resort cities around the world. The top golf clubs set up resorts here as well. For many years, Kunming attracts more and more domestic and foreign tourists.

Make a special trip to see Leshan Giant Buddha and one of China’s four sacred Buddhist mountains, Mt. Emei, on this 2-day tour by high-speed train from Chengdu. Visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, Baoguo Temple, and Fuhu Temple, and take a cable car up to the Golden Summit. Sit along the banks of the Min River, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Explore Chengdu from this package private 2-day tour, take panoramic views from the sculpture's vantage point, then sit down for lunch at a local restaurant. And the private trip will also take you to the breeding center in a suburb outside the city, where you can watch the pandas playing and eating. private van and lunch is included.

This private tour will take you to visit the most prosperous capital in ancient China – Xi’an, the east end of ancient Silk Road. You will visit the 8th Wonder of the World – the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, and hear about its accidental discovery by a local farmer before wandering around its earthen pits. You will also visit the most completed ancient City Wall of Ming Dynasty, and take a stroll around the Muslim district and browse the eclectic boutiques and butcher shops.

Get the most out of your time in Chongqing during this two-day private tour. A private tour will enhance your experience, with better access to your guide for questions and a more personalized experience. See the area’s key landmarks between attractions in a comfortable vehicle in first day. Highlights include the People’s Auditorium, Eling Park, Yangtze Cable ride, Crown escalator & Lizaba experience and Hongya Cave. Next day travel to Dazu and explore its thousands of Tang Dynasty-era cliff side statues, a UNESCO world heritage site, then visit Ciqikou, an ancient porcelain-making town, and see its Ming- and Qing-dynasty architecture. 

Visit Chengdu’s top attractions on a private two-day tour that includes the Panda Breeding Center and Leshan’s Grand Buddha. Observe the pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and learn about conservation efforts for China’s panda population. Have lunch in the historic Wide and Narrow Alleys district (aka Kuan-Zhai Lane), then learn about the 3000-year-old Shu kingdom at Jinsha Site Museum. The next day, travel to Leshan to tour the site of the Grand Buddha, the largest stone Buddha in the world.

This magnificent private 2-day tour in Xi'an from Chengdu offers two different tour ending options (see more info upon booking). You can choose to be done in Xi'an or back to Chengdu based on your own situation. During these 2-day guided tour, you will visit The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Xi'an City Wall, Drum and Bell Tower, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter. Local lunch, entrance fees, first class bullet train ticket, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive.

Getting a closer view of Leshan Giant Buddha and have an insight into temple life through a master monk’s sermon, Buddhism learning sessions, temple etiquette, vegetarian meals, Zen cultivation, transcription meditation, a tower climb, morning chanting, Emei Kungfu class and more. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for a true Buddhist experience and to see the life of monks up close. This two-day tour includes a one-night stay in the temple, an air-conditioned coach hire, an English-speaking guide accompaniment.

This tour is designed for those who want to have an in-depth tour of Mount Emei and enjoy the brilliant sunrise at Golden Summit. Mount Emei is well-known for its breathtaking scenery, mysterious natural wonders, extensive Buddhist culture, abundant range of species and unique landforms. Enjoy an in-depth tour of Mount Emei to visit both Lower part mountain & Golden Summit. At the Lower mountain Wannian temple scenic zone you can choose to do a 2-3 hours moderate hiking and then head up to Golden Summit by sightseeing bus /cable car, at the Golden Summit, enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of Mount Emei and have chances for the brilliant sunrise at the next day. Continue traveling to Leshan Grand Buddha once you get down from the Golden Summit the next day, visit the world's biggest stone Buddha sculpture and learn its history and legend from your guide. Tour ends after you take the high speed train back to Chengdu.

Experiece both Panda Base and Giant Buddha from the private 2-day tour from Chengdu, and private van, driver, English speaking tour guide, lunch and entrance fees of sites are included.

This all inclusive private 2-day tour offers you a wonderful China minority culture experience of Miao, Xijia and Gejia in Kaili, a county-level city under the administration of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture (in Guizhou province). You will also enjoy a lightly hiking time in Leigongshan Natural Reserve. An overnight stay in a local guest house and minority dancing show are also inclusive. 

Save hours researching things to do in Chengdu by going on this comprehensive 2-day tour. You won’t have to worry about how to get between sites as hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers are included. The tour takes you to a shortlist of Chengdu’s most loved attractions, including Leshan Giant Buddha, Chengdu Panda Base, and Huanglongxi Old Town. As well as seeing top landmarks, you’ll also try amazing food, as two Sichuan lunches and a hotpot dinner are included.

If you’re limited on time in China then look no further than this private 2-day tour of Chengdu and Xian, ideal for travelers wanting to maximize their sightseeing experience. See a balanced mix of nature and culture as you tick off Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Wuhou Memorial Temple, and Jinli Ancient Street in Chengdu, and visit Xian City Wall (Chengqiang) and the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum in Xian. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Please note, accommodation is not included.

Spend two days visiting two different UNESCO World Heritage sites in Leshan on this all-inclusive tour! Your private guide will lead you on an exploration to the Leshan Grand Buddha, the largest stone Buddha sculpture in the world, standing at an impressive 233 feet (71 m)! Soar to great heights on a cable car ride up Emei Shan (Mt Emei) and explore remarkable Buddhist temples and sculptures. Spend the night at an ancient Buddhist monastery built during the Ming Dynasty and have the flexibility to enjoy your meals when you want. Chongqing hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

Spend two days to visit China National Historic City——Langzhong Visit one of the four ancient towns in China——Langzhong Ancient Town

Kaili is the capital city of the Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture of Southeast Guizhou, and also the base of southeast Guizhou's ethnic culture tour.You have the opportunity to visit the three Miao villages in Kaili. When you visit these three Miao villages, you will find the differences between them and learn the history, culture and folk customs of their villages.The highlights is that you can learn how to make paper in local family and the art of batik

Visit "China's Alps" and the national key scenery scenicspot area——Mount Siguniang. Shuangqiaogou of Mount Siguniang is mainly composed of 17 viewing spots and 54 large and small scenic spots. You can take whole scene photo of Mount Siguniang at Maobiliang observation deck .

See the world’s largest stone Buddha statue and the UNESCO World Heritage——Leshan Giant Buddha.It is proof of the significance of this religion in ancient China.You have opportunity to breath fresh air in a huge a bamboo forest you have never seen. It is known as the "natural oxygen bar" and "green pearl".Sueji Ancient Town will bring you a different experience.It was the starting point for Buddhists to worship Mount Emei in ancient times.

The Gezhu River has the most beautiful karst landforms in the world, a simple national cultural landscape, a hanging coffin cave, a magnificent star canyon, and the last human cave tribe on earth-Miao Village in the cave.Huangguoshu Waterfall is one of the famous waterfalls in the world. Known for its vast water potential. The height of the waterfall is 77.8 meters, of which the main waterfall is 67 meters high; the waterfall is 101 meters wide and the top of the main waterfall is 83.3 meters wide. Huangguoshu Waterfall is a typical eroded and cracked waterfall in karst landforms.

There are 58 kinds of bamboos in Shunan Bamboo Forest, covering more than 70,000 acres. It is the largest primitive "Green Bamboo Park" in China that integrates mountains and waters, karst caves, lakes, and waterfalls, and has a long history of cultural landscape. The vegetation coverage rate is up to 87%, natural oxygen with extremely high content of negative ions in the air.You will spend one night in Bamboo Forest and visit a vast stretch of bamboo groves which you have never seen.

Spend two days visiting two different UNESCO World Heritage sites! Your private guide will lead you on an exploration to the Leshan Grand Buddha, the largest stone Buddha sculpture in the world, standing at an impressive 233 feet (71 m)! Soar to great heights on a cable car ride up Emei Shan (Mt Emei) and explore remarkable Buddhist temples and sculptures. Spend the night at an ancient Buddhist monastery built during the Ming Dynasty.