Top China Day Trips & Excursions

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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Macau Day Trip from Hong Kong

• 863 Reviews
• After exploring Hong Kong, experience the beauty of Macau with this unforgettable day trip that touches on all the highlights and showcases the best of this European settlement. Relax on a jetfoil or catamaran and set sail across the seas to Macau. Upon arrival, embark onto the mainland where you’ll wander the ruins of St Paul and A-Ma Temple, or visit modern establishments like the Macau Tower with your friendly, local guide. This popular tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel and a full-day of sightseeing that’s perfect for making memories!Please note: Due to tight schedule, this product is not recommended to travelers who need to leave Hong Kong on the same day.
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Lantau Enlightenment Afternoon Tour

• 19 Reviews
• See the Tian Tan Buddha statue (Big Buddha) on a visit to Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island — a popular destination almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island. This sightseeing tour includes a ticket for the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car and a boat ride around Tai O, a quaint fishing village where the houses stand on stilts. You have the option to upgrade to a glass-bottom crystal cabin at booking.
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Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

• 89 Reviews
• Save time without compromising on experience on this door-to-door private guided tour that covers Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and key Shanghai highlights. First, explore the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao by boat and foot, and savor a local lunch. Then, spend the afternoon discovering Shanghai: the 16th-century Yu Garden, the Bund, and the Shanghai Tower. Upgrade to include a Shanghai dinner.
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Coach Day Tour - Lantau Island Visiting and Giant Buddha Cable Car Tour Plus Tai O Boat Ride

• 33 Reviews
• This tour allows you to tick off visits to all the important Lantau Island attractions in one 7-hour tour, and includes convenient transportation in between. Pickup and drop-off at Kowloon hotels, all admission and transportation costs, and vegetarian lunch are included.
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Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Cable Car Group Tour with Hotel Pickup in Hong Kong Island

• 17 Reviews
• Rather than juggling public transport, relax in air-conditioned comfort on this convenient coach tour of Lantau Island. Get skip-the-line access to the Ngong Ping 360 cable car and admire the Tian Tan Buddha. After a tour of Po Lin Monastery and a Chinese vegetarian lunch, take a boat trip around Tai O fishing village. Tour includes round-trip transfers from select Hong Kong hotels.
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Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

• 35 Reviews
• You can choose the attractions you visit and the places you see on this private 10-hour tour of Hangzhou. Work with your guide to customize your itinerary, and see famous spots, such as Meijiawu Tea Village, Leifeng Pagoda, Yuewang Temple, Liuhe Pagoda, and Longjing Village. Go on a boat ride on West Lake, see Chinese monks at Lingyin Temple, or even taste snakes on Hefang Street. This tour includes round-trip bullet-train tickets.
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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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Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

• 468 Reviews
• Discover two of China’s most incredible attractions during a full-day tour of the Great Wall of China and the Ming Tombs from Beijing. Accompanied by a guide, visit one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall and marvel at the spectacular scenery that surrounds the Badaling section. Then, explore the Chang Ling Tomb, a magnificent Ming emperor burial site. Appease your appetite with an authentic Chinese lunch and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Beijing hotel.
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Private Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and Forbidden City

• 6 Reviews
• While on layover at Beijing Capital International Airport, let a personal guide show you the highlights around Beijing. Spend time exploring the UNESCO-listed Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and the Forbidden City. You'll also visit Tiananmen Square and eat a Chinese lunch. Round-trip airport transport by private vehicle is included on this full-day tour.
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Private Beijing Layover Tour: PEK Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall

• 11 Reviews
• Even if you’ve only got a layover in Beijing, check off one of the true wonders of the world on a visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Choose between a private, transport-only transfer and an all-inclusive package with English-speaking guide, local lunch, entrance fees, and tickets to the toboggan and/or the cable car.
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Great Wall of China at Mutianyu Full-Day Tour Including Lunch from Beijing

• 369 Reviews
• Escape the crowds around the Great Wall of China and visit the ancient Mutianyu section on a full-day sightseeing tour from Beijing. Accompanied by a guide, learn the history behind the 6th-century section and marvel at the spectacular natural scenery that surrounds it. See impressive parapets and defensive watch towers and enjoy an optional cable car ride if you wish (own expense). An authentic Chinese lunch and convenient, round-trip transportation from your Beijing hotel are also included.
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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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Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

• 421 Reviews
• Appreciate China’s provincial delights during a full-day tour of two charming traditional towns from Shanghai. Escape the metropolitan mayhem of the city and see how daily life has remained unchanged in these quaint and ancient enclaves. With an accomplished guide, stroll amid the botanical beauty of Suzhou’s gorgeous gardens; cruise along the winding waterways of Zhozhuang on a Chinese-style gondola; and appease an appetite for authenticity with a delicious Chinese lunch in a rustic restaurant. Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your shanghai hotel on this enriching tour.
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Full-Day Private Tour of Lantau Island including Big Buddha and Tai O

• 4 Reviews
• Enjoy a comprehensive tour of Lantau Island, known as the 'Lungs of Hong Kong,' during this 7- to 8-hour private tour. With your dedicated guide, get personalized attention and the opportunity to ask plenty of questions while exploring the island's top attractions, including a boat ride at Tai O and a trip on the Ngong Ping cable car.
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Day Trip to Macau from Hong Kong

• 76 Reviews
• Travel by ferry from Hong Kong for a full-day tour of Macau. Your guide shows you important sites including the Ruins of St Paul’s Cathedral, A-Ma Temple, Senado Square and Fortaleza do Monte (Monte Fortress) in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Historic Centre of Macau. Learn about Portugal’s history in the region and see part of the old city wall. Enjoy a buffet lunch, have the option to visit one of Macua’s glitzy casinos and browse the local shops before returning to Hong Kong.
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From Beijing: Private Xian Day Tour by Bullet Train & Flight

• Xi'an is an old city with a long history, this day tour will let  you take 5-hour bullet train from Beijing to Xian to explore the Terracotta Warriors, old city walls and the Muslim Quarter, and fly back to Beijing afterwards.
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Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

• 193 Reviews
• See all of Beijing’s cultural and historical highlights on a comprehensive and captivating full-day tour of China’s capital city. Stroll amid the majestic charm of Tiananmen Square; marvel at the imaginative architecture at the Forbidden City; and see the verdant splendor that surrounds the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China. Alongside your knowledgeable guide, gain fascinating insight into the rich history and distinctive culture of Beijing and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from selected Beijing hotels.
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Great Wall of China Small-Group Day Trip from Beijing

• 149 Reviews
• Enhance your experience of one of China’s greatest architectural feats on a small-group tour to the Great Wall of China from Beijing. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the ancient Mutianyu section of the wall and ascend Ming Dynasty watchtowers for panoramic vistas of the spectacular surrounding scenery. Descend by cable car or on an exhilarating toboggan ride; revitalize with a delicious Chinese meal; and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation to Beijing. Experience an intimate atmosphere and personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, on which numbers are limited to 12.
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2-Day Combo Package: Beijing City Tour and Great Wall at Mutianyu w/Lunch

• 77 Reviews
• Discover Beijing’s top attractions like the Summer Palace, and visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu, on this 2-day tour. It’s the ideal way to save time if you’re only in Beijing for a short time and want to experience as much as possible, while still traveling in comfort. Lunch is provided, and you won’t have any language barriers as you’ll have a guide to translate.
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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 Day Trip to Suzhou from Shanghai

• 37 Reviews
• The winding canals, historical buildings, and classic gardens of Suzhou earned the city its nickname as the "Venice of the East." Tour Suzhou's must-see sites and hidden enclaves from Shanghai on this private 9-hour tour, which includes transportation on a bullet train, a customizable itinerary, and optional upgrades to include lunch, entrance fees, and more.
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Group Day Tour to Macau from Hong Kong with Hotel Pickup in Kowloon Area

• 6 Reviews
• On a day trip from Hong Kong, discover the top sights of Macau, a small peninsula part of mainland China and known for the casinos and extravagant shopping malls that have earned it the nickname ‘the Las Vegas of Asia.’ Located a 1-hour ferry ride across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong, Macau retains influences of its time as a Portuguese territory; explore its history as you visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of A-Ma Temple, the Ruins of St Paul’s and Mount Fortress. Hotel pickup is included in Kowloon.
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