Top China Cultural & Theme Tours

Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong

• 1,000 Reviews
• Pay a visit to the Giant Buddha, visit Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery and explore the island of Lantau on this incredible tour, complete with a professional and friendly guide. You’ll get a taste of the beautiful beaches, fishing villages and stunning mountain ranges that make this destination so unique, while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the spirituality and Buddhist practices that drive the culture here. The tour includes lunch, a one-way ferry ride and round-trip hotel transport.
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All Inclusive Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Tour

• 90 Reviews
• Visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), both UNESCO World Heritage sites, on a full-day private tour from Beijing. The Great Wall of China is one of the most popular attractions in China, yet the Mutianyu section attracts fewer visitors, which means you get a less crowded experience of this world-famous landmark. Then learn about the history of the majestic Summer Palace as you stroll through its lavish gardens, sprinkled with temples and other eye-catching features. Includes guide, lunch, entrance fees, Great Wall cable car ticket, private vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Private All-Inclusive Day Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall

• 35 Reviews
• See three of the top attractions in and around Beijing with a guide on this 8-hour private tour to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. Private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off is included, as well as entrance fees, lunch, and a ticket for the round-trip cable car or toboggan ride at the Great Wall.
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Private Beijing Day Trip: Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs

• 11 Reviews
• Take a private tour to two monumental UNESCO World Heritage Sites located near Beijing: the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and Ming Tombs. Your experienced guide takes you to the less-crowded Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, which offers superb viewing of historical and architectural features, along with sweeping views of the surroundings. Continue to the Ming Tombs, the royal burial complex for the emperors of the Ming Dynasty, and visit either the Sacred Way, Chang Ling Tomb or Ding Ling Tomb during your tour.
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Private Tour: Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Forbidden City

• 36 Reviews
• Make the most of city sightseeing on this private tour of Beijing, which includes a visit to must-see attractions like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and more. Your guide will provide in-depth information about each site's history and significance and will handle all transportation, planning, and logistics so you can just enjoy your trip. A delicious Peking Duck lunch and boat ride in Summer Palace are all inclusive.
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Private Day Trip to Dujiangyan Panda Center with Panda Holding Option

• 28 Reviews
• Chengdu’s most famous residents aren’t human, they’re pandas. With this private tour, enjoy a customized day interacting with these black and white bears at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Design your own experience with options to help a panda keeper in their daily tasks, snap a photo while holding a baby panda, or simply observe red and giant pandas in their enclosures.
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Private Customizable Terracotta Warriors Day Tour

• 39 Reviews
• See the Terracotta Warriors and your choice of two other Xian highlights on a private custom tour. After a morning visit to see the UNESCO-listed terracotta army, visit two attractions chosen from the six recommended: Shaanxi or Banpo Museum, Xian City Wall, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell Tower and Drum Tower Square, or Muslim Street. With no time-consuming shopping stops, this flexible tour includes private transport and downtown Xian hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Private Datong Yungang Grottoes Day Tour from Beijing

• 2 Reviews
• Visit one of northern China’s historical wonders on this private 12-hour Yungang Grottoes trip from Beijing. Travel to this UNESCO-listed treasure-trove of early Buddhist cave art near Datong, and enjoy ample time to tour its 252 grottoes of thousands of Buddhist statues. See highlights including the towering Buddha cliff carving, and smaller caverns and niches filled with murals and figurines, many from the 5th century. Lunch, private transport, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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All Inclusive Private Kaiping Day Trip from Guangzhou

• 1 Review
• If you have time for one day trip from Guangzhou, make it the watchtowers of Kaiping. These multi-story towers (diaolous) were built as flood refuges, forts and residences from medieval to modern times, with the later ones incorporating Western architectural styles. On this private 10-hour trip, visit these castle-like buildings at Zili village, explore ornamental Liuyuan Garden, and see Chikan Old Town’s east-meets-west architecture. Includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Beijing Day Trip of Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs by Bus

• 30 Reviews
• Visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and the Ming Tombs, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites that can be reached on a day trip from Beijing. First head to the Ming Tombs, the complex of tombs for Ming dynasty emperors. Then continue to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall to enjoy a visit to this world-famous landmark without the crowds. Enjoy spectacular views of the Great Wall after walking or taking the cable car up the mountain. Includes lunch and stops at a jade and tea shop.
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All-Inclusive Private Day Tour of World Heritage Sites: Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan

• 7 Reviews
• Visit two UNESCO-listed Sichuan sights on a full-day private trip from Chengdu. Hike and ride a cable car up forested Mount Qingcheng, the birthplace of China’s Taoist religion. View the Shangqing Palace, temples, and lake, and learn how Qingcheng starred in the movie 'Kung Fu Panda 3.' Plus, visit the Dujiangyan project, the world’s oldest non-dam irrigation facility to see its ingenious 3rd-century BC design. Includes private transport, lunch, and central hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Private Tour: Juyongguan Great Wall, Sacred Way, and Dingling

• 3 Reviews
• The Juyongguan section of the Great Wall treats visitors to light crowds, stunning views, and ancient temples, all within a short drive from Beijing. Tour this section of the Wall with a private guide to learn about its storied past, and then continue down the Sacred Way and the imperial tombs at Dingling. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel and a traditional lunch.
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3-Hour Private Tour to Jewish Ghetto and Shanghai Bund

• 1 Review
• Immerse yourself in Shanghai’s little-known Jewish districts—known as “Little Vienna”— on this specialty-themed private tour. Highlights include collections of photographs, films, and personal items at the Jewish Refugees Museum, the old stone houses and winding back alleys that once housed a thriving Jewish immigrant population, and British-Jewish art-deco heritage along the Bund waterfront.
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Beijing Family Tour: Pandas at Beijing Zoo, Rickshaw, Calligraphy Lesson in Hutongs and Flying Kite at the Olympic Park

• 3 Reviews
• Enjoy a family-friendly 5-hour sightseeing tour that starts with a rickshaw ride through the hutongs, and a stop at a local home for a calligraphy lesson. Quench your thirst during a tea tasting at Bell Tower, then visit the giant pandas at the Beijing Zoo. Have lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Olympic Park to fly kites — a popular pastime in China. From the outside, admire the architecture of Olympic Park — site of the 2008 Summer Olympics — before returning to your hotel. Great for all ages!
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Private Flexible Nanjing City Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

• 1 Review
• Take a visit the to the old capital city Nanjing with a full-day sightseeing tour from shanghai by bullet train. Discuss with your guide to customize your itinerary, and see famous spots, such as Chaotian Gong (Heaven Palace), Zhonghua Gate (ancient city wall), Confucius Temple, Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum, Qinhuai River or other city attractions based on your interests. This tour includes round-trip bullet-train tickets, private transfer and lunch.
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Beijing Private Tour: Summer Palace, Panda House, Lama Temple, Hutong and Rickshaw

• Come and enjoy a day in Beijing to see famous attractions such as Summer Palace, and  Lama Temple. Experience the interesting Rickshaw at Hutong (Beijing old neighborhood) and Houhai Lake area. In addition, see the adorable Panda in the Panda House in Beijing Zoo. This 8-hour private tour includes tasty local lunch as well.
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Shanghai Private Tour for First Timers

• 1 Review
• Shanghai’s sights are surprisingly far apart, and it’s hard to find an English-speaking taxi driver. On this tour, avoid transportation hassles with a guide who will accompany you on the subway and in taxis to see highlights from the Yuyuan Bazaar to the Bund. You’ll hear illuminating commentary about the city’s history, and because it’s a private tour, you’ll have plenty of time for questions. Upgrade for a private vehicle.
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Private Half-Day Tour of Xi'an Terracotta Warriors

• 20 Reviews
• Enjoy personalized attention from your private guide as you learn about China’s history on this half-day door-to-door tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upgrade the afternoon tour to include a trip to the Tang Dynasty Show and a feast of traditional Shaanxi dumplings.
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6-Hour Private Tour of Xi'an Local Family Visit

• 1 Review
• Opt for a local experience of Xian during a full-day city tour, a great choice for travelers looking to learn about Chinese culture. You’ll visit the home of a local family; partake in a tea ceremony; and feast on Chinese dumplings for dinner after learning to make them during a cookery workshop. For added convenience, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.   
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Tour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert

• 39 Reviews
• Discover the Jewish history of Shanghai on a half-day tour with an expert guide. Hear about Jewish immigration to Shanghai and visit important sites around the Hongkou district, also known as Shanghai Ghetto, where thousands of Jewish refugees lived during World War II. Stop at the memorial plaque in Huoshan Park and the Jewish Refugees Museum — formerly Ohel Moishe Synagogue. Your guide shares fascinating stories about the people whose lives intersected in Shanghai, including a Baghdadi–Jewish real estate developer, Chinese migrant workers and Jewish refugees from war-torn Europe.
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Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Shanghai's Jewish Ghetto

• 38 Reviews
• Discover the historical heart of Shanghai’s ancient Jewish quarter on a 2-hour tour of the Hongkou District. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, delve into the captivating history of Chinese Judaism; visit the verdant splendor of Huoshan Park and browse intriguing exhibitions in the Jewish Refugees Museum (Ohel Moishe Synagogue). Catch a rare glimpse of daily life in a historical local neighborhood and gain fascinating insight into the culture from your passionate guide. This is a private tour just for you and your party.
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Volunteer at Dujiangyan Panda Base with Panda Feeding Including Buffet Lunch

• 9 Reviews
• Get the special opportunity to volunteer at one of China's top panda rehabilitation programs, Dujianyan Panda Base, on this 10-hour experience from Chengdu. Under the supervision of the center's staff, make panda food, clean the enclosures, and feed the pandas snacks. Buffet lunch and round-trip transportation from your Chengdu hotel are included.
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4-Hour Food Tour in Qibao Water Town from Shanghai by Subway

• 22 Reviews
• Treat your palate to classic Chinese snacks at Qibao Ancient Town on this 4-hour Shanghai food tour. Travel by subway to this historical water town, and stroll the alleyways, bridges, and canalsides to take in the Ming- and Qing-dynasty atmosphere and architecture. On route, sample up to eight foods such as crab-meat dumplings and sweet Haitang cake, and savor Chinese tea. Upgrade to include a 60-minute foot massage. Includes food tastings, tea, and subway tickets.
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Private Day Tour of Mt. Huashan With Round-Trip Cable Car From Xi'an

• 3 Reviews
• Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of Mt. Huashan. Complete with private round-trip transportation from Xi'an, this tour, led by a dedicated guide, will show you and your private party the highlights of the region, including the scenic vistas and ancient temples. Take the cable car up the mountain while your guide explains the religious, historic, and cultural significance of the mountain.
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