China Tours from Beijing
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- 8-Day Best of China Tour: Luxury Small Group & High-end Hotels, All Inclusive
- 11-Day Best China Zhangjiajie Tour: Luxury Small Group & Quality Hotels
- Essence of China (Private Customize)
- China Golden Triangle
- 11-Day Classic Luxury China Group: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin & Shanghai, Deluxe Hotels
- Great Wall & Giant Pandas - 10 days
- 8-Day Private China Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai
- China Best Scenery Tour 14D Small Group
- China Impression 13 days - From Beijing to Shanghai - Private Tour
- 14 Days Highlight of China - Private Tour
8-Day Best of China Tour: Luxury Small Group & High-end Hotels, All Inclusive
25 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour itself was great...beautiful hotels in good city locations with excellent breakfasts included.”
Beth, traveled in October
This 8-day tour spans 780km through China's golden triangle, with pickup from Beijing Capital Airport. After taking in Beijing's landmarks, fly to Xi'an before concluding in Shanghai. Convenient access to both Pudong (PVG) and Hongqiao (SHA) airports. Luxury coaches and two domestic flights handle transportation.
Duration 8 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator TravelChinaGuide From $2,815
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11-Day Best China Zhangjiajie Tour: Luxury Small Group & Quality Hotels
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was very knowledgeable and helpful, thank you very much.”
igor, traveled in April
This route connects 4 major Chinese cities over 1,377 miles, beginning with Beijing airport pickup. Domestic flights link Beijing to Xi'an, Xi'an to Zhangjiajie, and finally to Shanghai. Private transfers ensure smooth transitions between all attractions and airports.
Duration 11 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator TravelChinaGuide From $4,857
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Essence of China (Private Customize)
17 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was amazing, breathtaking places, nice accommodations.”
Camille, traveled in January
Duration 10 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Odynovo From $6,143
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Duration 9 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Tomato Travel From
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11-Day Classic Luxury China Group: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin & Shanghai, Deluxe Hotels
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The Great Wall at Mutianyu (Beijing) we took the chair lift option which meant we could ride the toboggan back down.”
Carl, traveled in October
This 11-day route from Beijing Capital Airport covers 1,500+ miles through China. Domestic flights connect Xi'an (2hrs), Guilin (2hrs), and Shanghai (2.5hrs), with comfortable airport transfers throughout.
Duration 11 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Agate Travel From $3,853
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Great Wall & Giant Pandas - 10 days
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The tour was very well planned and covered a lot. Highly recommend!”
Bhagya, traveled in December
Your 1,500km Chinese adventure starts with a Beijing airport transfer. High-speed rail connects you through Luoyang and Xi'an, visiting UNESCO sites like the Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors. The itinerary includes Huanghuacheng Great Wall and ends at the Chengdu Panda Research Base.
Duration 10 days Destinations Beijing, Luoyang, Xi'an, Chengdu, Leshan Age Range Ages 15+ Operator On The Go Tours From $5,485
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8-Day Private China Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“From the day we booked our tour in China until we were back home, everything went according to the programme.”
Rudolf, traveled in April
Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City kickstart this multi-city Chinese adventure. A 5-hour train ride leads to Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors, followed by a flight to Shanghai for cultural immersion at Yu Garden and the Bund.
Duration 8 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian Operator Realistic Asia From $6,414
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This 14-day route spans 4,000+ kilometers from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Pudong. Must-see stops include Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, Longji Rice Terraces in Guilin, and Avatar Mountains in Zhangjiajie.
Duration 14 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Top China Travel From $10,051
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China Impression 13 days - From Beijing to Shanghai - Private Tour
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything was organised and well planned. Had a great time with Realistic Asia.”
Grace, traveled in February
This 13-day expedition spans 7 major Chinese cities from Beijing Capital International Airport. High-speed rail takes you to Xi'an, followed by flights to Guilin, a Yangtze River cruise to Yichang, and culminating in Shanghai. Daily private transfers connect all destinations.
Duration 13 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chongqing, Yangtze, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian Operator Realistic Asia From $11,493
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14 Days Highlight of China - Private Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This was an amazing trip and every detail was taken care. These people were outstanding and truly made my trip a once-in-a lifetime experience.”
Donna, traveled in July
This grand tour opens in Beijing with Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City visits, covering 6 major Chinese cities via high-speed rail and flights. Travel through Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors, Zhangjiajie's Glass Bridge, Guilin's Li River cruise, before ending in Shanghai's historic Bund district.
Duration 14 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian Operator Realistic Asia From $13,193
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What people love about China Tours from Beijing
- 8-Day Best of China Tour: Luxury Small Group & High-end Hotels, All Inclusive
If anyone is thinking about a quick trip to China please check out this company The standard of service from the moment you touch down in Beijing until you leave Shanghai is 1st class Excellent guides are there to make your stay perfect.My guides in Beijing (Candy),Ocean (Shanghai ) and in Xian were excellent and spoke english effortlessly.
This trip is listed as a fairly comprehensive look at China today and doesn't disappoint. From Beijing to Hong Kong and everything in between. Staying in Hotels and sleeping on trains makes this a real adventure. The trip visits all the expected features as well as many that are less well known, but equally wonderful (I know, too many words. edit as you see fit)
Real China Highlights
- 11-Day Classic Luxury China Group: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin & Shanghai, Deluxe Hotels
This is a great tour that packs a lot in. Time flies as you see so much although you won't spend long at many of the sites. My favourite bits of the itinerary were: - The Great Wall at Mutianyu (Beijing) we took the chair lift option which meant we could ride the toboggan back down. - Terracotta Warriors (Xian) half day - Li River Cruise (Guilin) - Huangpu River Cruise (Shanghai) which luckily turned into an evening cruise as we couldn't get on the earlier one. Those are the highlights but there are so many other things such as the Tang Dynasty Dancing and Dumpling Dinner and Summer Palace in Beijng and Reed Flute Caves in Guilin. In particular Guilin so picturesque and Shanghai so modern. We were lucky with our first two guides, Tina (Beijing) and Celine (Xian) who were both excellent. Autumn in Guilin and Mindy in Shanghai were good too. Autumn stayed with us to help us find and order food in the evenings so a couple of long shifts for her. Celine helped arrange a birthday cake for one of our younger travellers. Included meals were excellent. Full banquets usually in local restaurants but we really enjoyed the home cooked lunch as well. Food was plentyful. We even enjoyed the set meal box on the cruise. Hotels were generally of a good standard. Check-in at The Great Wall Hotel in Beijing was really slow though and trying to find a table for breakfast was difficult and located a fair distance away from where the restaurants are (need to get the subway to reach them) The hotel in Guilin was the worst one, the rooms being some distance away from the lift and lobby and small bathrooms. The hotel in Shanghai was excellent. It was nice touch that we got framed photo souvenirs of our trip from Beijing although I think both myself and my sister should have received one each as we paid for single supplements. Some feedback I'd give would be that they need to let us know about the optional night tours that are available on the website/ itinerary before we come out so that we can budget properly. There was a night visit for the Big Goose Pagoda in Xian with the musical fountain light show which we would have liked to have gone to didn't go to due to the weather. We found that the night cruise in Guilin was expensive as the premium we paid for the guide to buy the tickets and come onboard with us was excessive. We could have just walked to the ticket office and bought the tickets ourselves. The night tour of Shanghai was just as expensive but at least that included a coach to drive us around as well as the guide. Having said that, we could have used the subway and got around ourselves and because it started so late, we didn't see much. It is worth going up Jin Mao Tower. Overall, we had a great time on this trip and would recommend Travel China Guide.
What our customers ask about China Tours from Beijing
What's the best time of year to start a tour in Beijing?
The most agreeable conditions for Beijing tours occur during spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) when mild temperatures and clear skies prevail. Travel data from TourRadar points to September and October as peak departure months. One traveler's experience reflects this saying "The weather in early October was perfect for exploring the Forbidden City and climbing the Great Wall - not too hot or cold."
What are the essential landmarks visited on the first few days in Beijing?
The opening days of Beijing tours focus on key sites: Tiananmen Square the Forbidden City Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. Most itineraries reserve day 2 or 3 for the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall including cable car access. Accommodations center around hotels like the Sunworld Hotel Beijing or Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong. A TourRadar guest noted "The Beijing portion was excellent. The guide was awesome and very accommodating with showing us all the key sites."
How long should I plan to stay in Beijing before continuing to other destinations?
Standard tour packages allocate 3-4 days to Beijing before moving to cities like Xi'an or Shanghai. This timeframe lets visitors explore major sites while getting used to the local time zone. A TourRadar participant shared: "Three full days gave us perfect time to explore the key sites without feeling rushed starting with the Forbidden City and ending at the Great Wall."
What are the common starting locations within Beijing for these tours?
Tour departures concentrate in three main Beijing districts: Wangfujing where the Sunworld Hotel stands Dongcheng near Tiananmen Square and Chaoyang. According to a TourRadar participant "starting from the Sunworld Hotel was ideal as it provided easy access to the subway and major attractions like the Forbidden City and local markets."
What dining experiences are included in Beijing tours?
The food program typically combines hotel breakfasts with local dining experiences including Peking duck at establishments like DaDong or Quanjude. Many tours schedule lunch near the Great Wall at venues such as the Schoolhouse at Mutianyu. One TourRadar guest observed: "The mix of hotel breakfasts and local restaurants gave us a great taste of authentic Beijing cuisine."
What's the typical travel time from Beijing to popular next destinations?
High-speed rail connects Beijing to Xi'an in 5-5.5 hours and Shanghai in 4.5 hours. Air routes to Chengdu or Guilin take 2-3 hours. Tours prioritize comfortable transport with designated seating as noted by TourRadar guests who valued "the seamless transitions between cities."