Why Start Your China Tour from Hong Kong?
- International portal: More than 100 international flights travel from Asia, the US, Australia, and Europe to Hong Kong every day.
- Gateway to the Chinese mainland: There are regular flights to about 40 popular destinations in Chinese mainland.
- Fusion of the East and the West: Hong Kong's language and food are affected by both Chinese and Western cultures, making Hong Kong a comparatively easy start for Westerners.
How to Plan a China Trip from Hong Kong
From Hong Kong to the Next Destination
Our customers usually choose the following cities to visit after their Hong Kong tours:
- Beijing: the capital city of China, Beijing is a better choice for the arrival destination from Hong Kong because of the convenient transportation, 144-hour visa-free policy, and more travel choices
- Chengdu: the hometown of pandas, a paradise for foodies, and a city that implements the 144-hour transit visa-free policy
- Guilin: karst landscape, idyllic countryside in Yangshuo
- Zhangjiajie: Avatar Hallelujah Mountain, thrilling glass bridge
- Kunming: amazing natural scenery, diverse ethnic customs, and a pleasant climate
- Shenzhen and Guangzhou: dynamic cities, a popular amusement park
Popular Tours to Mainland China from Hong Kong
These 4 sample tours are ideal for travelers with limited time in mainland China following a business trip to Hong Kong or another leg of their journey, as well as expats looking for a short getaway. Each one can be tailored to your preferences and interests.
China Tours from Hong Kong for First-Time Visitors
If you're planning your first trip to China and Hong Kong serves as your gateway city, consider these carefully curated tours. Each one is tailored to different interests and offers a unique way to experience China. However, if you have specific preferences, our dedicated one-to-one travel consultants can customize any itinerary to suit your interests, tastes, and budget. Let us know what you prefer and we will design a perfect trip for you.
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Amazing time in Beijing
![]() Tom has been an amazing guide during our trip to Beijing. He explained us a lot about all the attractions we have visited, giving details about the history behind.Always on time, always flexible to accomodate our needs and requests. He gave us a lot of great suggestions about what to do in the free time and about restaurants.Has been a real pleasure to have him as guide, hope everyone can have someone like him during their time in Beijing. more
Aug 2025, giulio
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Experienced and knowledgeable private guide
![]() Mark is a knowledgeable private guide with good English skills. He always had a story or tips to share at each location we visited. Also he and Mr Joe the driver were very flexible. We were there leading up to a military parade and so some locations were restricted around Tiananmen Square and so they worked late to help us navigate the situation and accomplish our goal to see the square. more
Aug 2025, taylor kevin
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Best Experience Ever! (Thanks Bruce!)
![]() We had the chance for traveling to the Great Wall (Mutianyu section) and we really enjoyed the experience.Bruce was our guide and was absolutely helpful and supportive.And also a great photographer! more
Aug 2025, giorgiocY8586FY
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