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The 15 Best Tours in China

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China gets booked in legs, not in one go. These are the 15 tours beating everything else on this site right now: what each costs, how long it runs and which city it starts from, with the full catalogue underneath if none of them fits the week you actually have.

From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options - Pickup points, timing, and how your guide keeps the day on rails

1.From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,216 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $19Our pick

Mutianyu Great Wall day trip from Beijing with MuBus. Skip lines, enjoy 4-5 hours at the Wall, optional lunch and guided hikes.

“It was very nice trip, interesting info received while on the bus, everything well explained and enough time to explore great wall on your own, highly recommended! And make sure to include lunch, worth it.”

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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included - Picking the right option: group tour, private tour, and smart meeting points

Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour

Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour - Choosing group vs private: the real decision is flexibility

3.Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,446 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $17

Guided Beijing tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with group or private options, reserved entry, and expert stories.

“It was really good, our guide was super interesting and informative, and I really enjoyed his stories and explanations of what everything was when we were walking through. He was also super nice, offering to take photos for us, which was good for me as I was there by myself. Ultimately, I really enjoyed it.”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch - Meeting at Line 5 Zhangzizhonglu, Exit C

All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall - Tiananmen Square: scale first, then the story

5.All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,873 reviews · from $128

Hotel pickup to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Lunch and tickets plus cable car or chairlift for $128 pp.

“We had an excellent day trip covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, a jade factory, lunch, and the Badaling Great Wall. Everything was well organized and flowed smoothly throughout the day. Lucy was a fantastic guide—very informative, engaging, and great at adapting to the pace and interests of everyone in the group. That really stood out, especially since some people on our tour had actually done a previous tour with Lucy and chose to join her again. Highly recommend booking this excursion—you’ll enjoy it!”

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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour - What you actually get included at the Great Wall

6.MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,361 reviews · from $20

Take a guided bus to Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing, with ticket, shuttle, and free time. Optional buffet lunch and expert talk upgrade.

“Excellent communication in advance from the company and the guide Helly. Bus on time and excellent lunch. We enjoyed seeing the famous wall and would recommend all the staff and the tour company to anyone looking to book a tour to see this important and historical site.”

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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets - Meeting at Gate of Divine Prowess, then moving with the flow

Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket) - How the service works, from email to your gate-ready screenshot

8.Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,704 reviews · 30 min · from $3

Skip Tiananmen Square registration stress. Email passport details, get a gate-ready confirmation, and consider Forbidden City tickets at Meridian Gate.

“The service was quick and I got many follow up messages asking if everything is ok which I greatly appreciated. Registering for multiple people via the WeChat mini-app was difficult as it would bug out, so appreciate having this service.”

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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall - Tiananmen Square: fast entry, big landmarks, and what to do with your bag

9.Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,634 reviews · from $99

Small-group Beijing tour covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall, with hotel pickup, skips, lunch, and guide tips.

“Helen was an amazing guide! She made sure that all of our needs were met and did a great job explaining the sites and the history as well as adding in funny anecdotes along the way. She did an incredible job facilitating with all the official interactions; she made sure that our type stayed on schedule while still providing all the time needed for hydration (super hot), rest (we walked 18000 steps) as well as photo opportunities (she even take on great photo duties to ensure you have dinner great family photos); made great recommendations for shopping and meals. My family (which included a 10 and 12yo) highly recommend Helen…”

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Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai - Xintiandi Stop 1: How to Judge Soup Dumplings Like a Local

10.Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,382 reviews · from $79

A 3-hour small-group food walk through central Shanghai, sampling soup dumplings, noodles, duck, tea, and more for $79.

“We had such a wonderful evening sampling a wide variety of delicious Chinese food! We tried everything from local Shanghainese cuisine to Xinjiang specialties to Michelin-starred modern Cantonese dishes. Our lovely guides, Kurt and JRead more”

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Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar - Terracotta Warriors Museum: what your 2.5+ hours should feel like

Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours

Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours - Guaranteed Forbidden City tickets, and why that matters

Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket - Choosing Your Ticket Option: Temple of Heaven vs Summer Palace

Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options - The bus ride with an English guide: history and practical tips on the move

14.Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,272 reviews · from $20

Direct MuBus bus to Mutianyu Great Wall from Dongzhimen with entry, internal shuttle, and an English guide, plus optional Summer Palace.

“We had a great time on this tour. The tour guide (Shannon) was present and able to help if wanted but also allowed you to go off and explore on your own. Once you get to the wall you are able to pick from 2 different ways - they are both an extra charge of around £15. The buffet is very average and there is probably better food in the area.”

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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver - Pickup in Beijing, Plus a Calm 1.5-Hour Ride

15.Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $84

Private VIP trip to Mutianyu Great Wall with an English driver, flexible pickup time, skip lines, about 3 hours on the wall, round-trip transport.

“We honestly had the best day with Jim. From start to finish. Jim was an amazing and bubbly driver that helped us with everything including organising the cable car tickets once we arrived. He guided us all the way onto the wall and even helped take some photos for us all at some cool spots! After we were done he even let us stop to get food on the way home. He was super patient and just made our Great Wall of China experience 10 times better! Our only regret was not getting to take a photo with you Jim! Thank you do everything! Love from South Africa!! 🇿🇦”

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