The 10 Best Skip-the-Line Tickets in China

1.Big Buddha Tour & Skip-the-Line NP360 Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 112 reviews · 3.5 hours Our pick

Review the Hong Kong Big Buddha tour, with cable car priority access, Buddhist sights, guide tips, timing, walking, and value.

“If planing on going upto see the Buddha this is the way to go we went straght to the front of the cue a the normal line was a wait of at least 45min to 1 hr and the Crystal cabin is well worth it with the amazing views and the tour was great got all the best information from our excellent tour guide Luna who had very good english and told us all about the meanings of Buddha and the history of this amazing place well worth the money”

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2.Ngong Ping 360 Skip-the-Line Private Crystal Cabin Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews

Review of Ngong Ping 360’s private Crystal Cabin, with skip-the-line boarding, Big Buddha views, pricing, timing, and practical tips.

“Being on top of the world, being able to see the enginiring wonders from the cable góndola, as well as the airport and the Road across the sea AND the tunnel underneath the sea. It was awesome. Totaly recomend the crystal floor AND skip the line, It can get crowded.”

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3.Skip the Line: Xi’an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket & Dumpling Dinner or Royal Banquet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $37

See Xi’an’s Tang Dynasty show with live music and dance, plus an optional dumpling dinner, for an easy cultural evening.

“I didn't get the meal option but I had the possibility to order food & beverage inside (I didn't so I cannot review on the quality of the food). The staff was really welcoming and helped me find a seat. This place is packed with western tourists from tour guides but the show was quite good, I really enjoyed myself !”

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4.Skip-the-Line: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Shuttle Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $45

Mutianyu Great Wall shuttle tour from Beijing with bilingual guides, admission, internal shuttle, buffet lunch, and nearly four hours on the wall.

“Very nice experience and accessibility is very easy for everybody. Would definitely recommend it to everyone who wants to have a visit at the Great Wall !!”

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5.Skip The Line Xi’an Tang Dynasty Show Optional Dumplings Banquet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $37Top rated

Xi’an Tang Dynasty Show review covering dumpling banquet, music, costumes, timing, value, transport, and practical booking advice.

“The show was breathtaking, through five acts it showcased the beauty and splendor of the Tang dynasty, the talented actors and dancers, combined with the lights and music really came together to sew a beautifully intricate picture of colors and sounds. Truly a feast for the senses!”

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6.Skip the Line: Sichuan Opera Chengdu Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $25Best value

See Chengdu’s face-changing Sichuan Opera with reserved seating, English subtitles, tea, acrobatics, music, and a two-hour evening show.

“Definetly a recommendation! A cool and interesting experience. They also have english subtiles on big screens which makes it easier to understand if you dont speak Chinese”

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7.Ngong Ping Private Cable Car Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 1 day

Ride Ngong Ping 360 in a private priority cabin, then see the Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, Wisdom Path, and Lantau views.

“Definitely worth the private cable car. We were treated like VIP all the way.”

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8.Skip-The-Line Uber Service to Great Wall of China

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $75

Reach Mutianyu from Beijing or PEK airport by private Uber-style car, with flexible timing, hotel pickup, and a driver to help with tickets.

“Tony was our tour guide. He met us at the airport exactly at the time and location specified. The vehicle was lovely and they provided bottled water and a snack for after. Tony showed us the best route to take in the time that we had - He was brilliant. We would highly recommend!”

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9.Badaling Great Wall & Ming Tombs VIP Skip-the-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $158

Pair Badaling Great Wall with the Ming Tombs on a private Beijing day tour, using VIP access to save time and a guide to add context.

“Everything was great! Thank you Lily for the whole experience 😊”

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10.Beijing Forbidden City Skip-the-Line and Huanghuacheng Great Wall Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $198

Review of Beijing’s private Forbidden City and Huanghuacheng Great Wall tour, with lunch, hotel pickup, skip-the-line access, and practical tips.

“We took a full-day tour of the Forbidden City and the Great Wall – and we were absolutely thrilled! Everything was perfectly organized, from the on-time pickup to the smooth flow of the entire tour.”

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