Western China consists of Tibet, Gansu, Xinjiang, Yunnan, and Guizhou, offering diverse landscapes and exotic cultures.
Dominated by sunken basins, rolling plateaus, rainbow-colored mountains, and the highest Himalayan plateaus, remote Western China – with a pure blue sky – is paradise for those who love photography and discovering routes off the beaten path.
With the lowest population density in China, Western China still manages to have 44 ethnic minorities. It's a region that's unlike the rest of China. It's also a good place for curious world wanderers to experience a variety of cultures and lifestyles.
Best Western China Tours
We've selected 10 tours for you to discover the best places in Western China, covering the holy sites in Tibet, the ancient Silk Road, the colorful Yunnan, and the mysterious Guizhou. These are provided as inspiration and a possible framework for your own tailor-made China tour. Tell us what you would like. Our dedicated one-to-one experts will customize any itinerary to suit your interests, tastes, and budget.
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Lhasa should not be missed !! Amazing.
Our visit to Lhasa was incredible ... not to be missed. Our local guide, Pem, was not only very knowledgeable about each of the sites we visited, he was also very passionate about his culture and his religion. We learned so much from Pem in just a few short days. Thanks. Another local guide, Grace, was also very pleasant and great at personalizing the area. Both guides chose fantastic local restaurants for lunch, suitable for relaxing with some conversation. Our hotel had oxygen machines and cannisters in the room to aid with altitude issues. more
Jun 2025, 2drivehome
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Lovely Lhasa
Absolutely loved Lhasa, it was amazing, what a place! Our brilliant guide, Cheozom, walked us through years of history and culture and took us to all the key sites with kindness and good humour, making sure we could focus on enjoying it while she took care of every detail. Just a great trip! more
Jun 2025, ros J
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Awesome Tibet tour
We had a fantastic trip to Tibet, Lhasa and Shigatse, visiting monasteries and attractions. We were lucky to have a very knowledgeable and friendly tour lead Gelek, very helpful and ran things smoothly. more
Jun 2025, Bijan R
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