The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in China

From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options - Meeting in Beijing and riding to the Wall

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

Compare Mutianyu Great Wall tour options from Beijing, with direct buses, expert guides, long Wall time, lunch, and flexible add-ons.

“My day tour was as it is described in the description and with a lot of attention and care from Helly, our tour guide. Everything was on time and instructions were very clear including the pros and cons for each option of the Great Wall walk. The bus was also very comfortable and we had a great trip. You will not regret to book it!”

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

2.Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7,974 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $4

Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City with an English-speaking guide, palace tickets, Tiananmen Square options, and add-ons for Coal Hill Park.

“Mila was superb! Her knowledge was really good and communication clear! Would recommend.”

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

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

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

Compare group and private Beijing tours covering Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with multilingual guides and flexible add-on sights.

“We had a tour on a really cold -9° Celsius day, so despite that, everything went great. Our tour guide spoke English really well, interesting stories. The tour time was punctual, and He payed attention to everyone to not loose each other. He was really nice, I even asked him if we can go inside one of the houses, and he rerouted us to see a house from the inside. He is really nice to the tourists, and with him you get a nice trip. (His name was Tony) The place itself was amazing, 4 hours was enough to look around the place. If it's your first time in China,…”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

4.Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,056 reviews · 9 hours · from $18Top rated

Review of the $18 Mutianyu Great Wall day tour from Beijing, with early departure, five hours to explore, transport, guide, ticket, and lunch option.

“Linda was great, very knowledgeable & gave us good tips on what to do. Thanks! Kevin”

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

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

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

Review of Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall tour, with private transport, lunch, tickets, and practical tips.

“Lucy was our tour guide. She went above and beyond to make sure our family saw everything wev wanted to see and have the best experience. I high recommend Lucy and this tour!!”

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

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

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

Review of MuBus Mutianyu Great Wall tour from Beijing, with direct bus service, free exploration time, optional lunch, and practical route tips.

“Everything was perfect from the start, the pickup time to the travel. They explained everything im detail and the buffet was excellent. Highly recommend.”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $15

Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City with a small group guide, prebooked entry, imperial halls, gardens, and optional Tiananmen Square or Jingshan Park.

“This was a great tour but be aware there are long waiting lines to get into the sqare (upwards of 2 hrs) so stay hydrated and bring snacks!”

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

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

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

See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall in one long Beijing day with transport, lunch, tickets, and a small group.

“This was the perfect trip to tick off some of the key sights in Beijing. With limited time in the city I wanted to make sure I found the right tour, and this didn't disappoint! Our guide Helen was fantastic and made the the trip smooth and enjoyable!”

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Hong Kong: Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tour

9.Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,512 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

See Lantau’s dolphins, Big Buddha, Tai O stilt houses, local snacks, and cable-car views on a practical seven-hour Hong Kong tour.

“Grace was amazing, we had an excellent day! thanks”

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Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

10.Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

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

Taste Shanghai classics, from soup dumplings to red-braised pork, on a three-hour small-group walk through Xintiandi and People's Square.

“The food on this tour was excellent throughout, with some truly great dishes, making it a very enjoyable experience. Kurt was social and clearly enthusiastic. However, he may have missed the opportunity to properly introduce the group at the start, which made things a little awkward, though it never took away from the overall experience.”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,320 reviews · from $49

See Xi’an’s Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, and Muslim Bazaar in one guided day with pickup, lunch, and tickets included.

“It was nice, and well organized. Carol was a great guide. It was well paced without any outside hassle”

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Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours

12.Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,288 reviews · from $4

Tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with reserved entry, English or Spanish guides, and optional Royal Treasures Museum access.

“The meeting point could be closer to the entrance, because it's a lot of walking inside the palace anyway.”

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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

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

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

Review of Mubus’s Mutianyu Great Wall bus tour from Beijing, with direct transport, guide, entry, shuttle, lunch options, and cable cars.

“Good price for money. But the tour guide tried to sell you extras. Like 2 times cable car, which is technically not needed. He was very insisting. Food was very good! Explanation in histórical part lacking. Tour guide doesn’t come with you. Good to get there”

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Hong Kong: City Highlights Guided Tour w/Entry Fees & Lunch

14.City Highlights Guided Tour w/Entry Fees & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,178 reviews · 6 hours · from $35

See Hong Kong’s Central district, temples, markets, Tai Kwun, the Star Ferry, tram, and dim sum lunch on a six-hour guided tour.

“I had an excellent experience with Monica as my guide in Hong Kong. From the very beginning, she was extremely attentive, well organized, and always focused on tailoring the itinerary to my interests, which made a huge difference in the experience. Monica has a deep knowledge of Hong Kong, its culture, history, and daily life, going far beyond the typical tourist information. Her explanations were clear, engaging, and full of interesting insights that truly enriched every visit. She is also very friendly, patient, and professional, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the tour. On top of that, she shared great recommendations for restaurants, transportation, and local custo...”

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Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

15.Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,132 reviews · from $80

Explore Beijing’s hutongs through hotpot, noodles, spring pancakes, local beer, and family-run eateries on this intimate 3.5-hour food walk.

“Fantastic experience with Jo as a guide. He was very cary and generous towards us and the rest of the group, making sure we had everything we needed and beyond! We are extremely grateful for the evening spent together! We had amazing food and beers (plus other chinese liquors and softs too!) in typical restaurants and bars for locals, away from the main touristy places and tucked in some beautiful houtong alleys and also in a traditional house. Jo could create a friendly and welcoming environment from the very first moment and he also explained us many interesting cultural and historical facts about food and the places we visited. Thank…”

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