Best China Tours 2025/2026: Discover Ancient and New China

China welcomes international travelers with a 30-day visa exemption for citizens of various countries, valid until the end of 2025. Eligible countries include Germany, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, France, and others.

If you are visiting China for the first time, the following trips are perfect for you. On a 2-week to 3-week tour, you will discover all the must-see attractions through China.

As your private expert, we'll help organize a personalized journey just for you. We're here to provide attentive, personalized service, a tailored itinerary, and an exclusive, comfortable experience.

FlexibleTravel at your own pace and make last-minute changes.
ReliableWith over 20 years of experience, we provide 24/7 private advisor assistance.
No obligatory visits to tourist shopsWe do not organize visits to tourist shops unless you request them.

Best Private Tours in China

All tours are private and can be customized according to your personal preferences. Simply tell us how you want your trip to unfold. We listen to you and work with you, step by step, to create your dream journey.

12-Day China Golden Triangle & Yangtze River Cruise Tour

Beijing, Xian, Yangtze River, and Shanghai

14-Day China Natural Wonders Discovery

Beijing, Xian, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, and Shanghai

3-Week Must-See Places China Tour Including Holy Tibet

Beijing, Xi'an, Lhasa, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, and Shanghai

21-Day Classic Chinese History and Natural Wonders Tour

Shanghai, Suzhou, Huangshan, Hangzhou, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Xian, Datong, and Beijing

18-Day Classic China Tour with Yunnan

Shanghai, Guilin, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la, Chengdu, Xi'an, and Beijing

18-Day Epic China Tour Including Yunnan and Tibet

Shanghai, Guilin, Kunming, Lijiang, Shangri-la, Lhasa, and Chengdu

21-Day China Tour with Silk Road

Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Turpan/Urumqi, Kashgar, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, and Shanghai

17-Day Silk Road and Tibet Cultural Tour

Xi'an, Lanzhou, Linxia, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Chengdu, and Lhasa

Discover real reviews of Highlights Travel Family's best-rated service across trusted platforms.

Beijing trip 2025 Tour Review

Great tour! Jennifer, our tour guide, was outstanding. She always made sure we understood everything related to each monument we visited.

Jun 2025, Beatriz C

Great trip Tour Review

Lily was an amazing guide, knowledgeable and friendly and the trip was easy and stress free. We had a great time in Beijing, thank you!

Jun 2025, YL

Amazing and Effortless Experience Overall! Tour Review

China Highlights is totally legit and they planned our visit in Beijing perfectly, they were also great with being flexible to meet our unique needs and timelines, with multiple changes on the fly. Our guide in Beijing, William, was amazing as well! William was friendly, kind, thoughtful, funny, and also was great at keeping us on track timing-wise (as we didn’t make this particularly easy for him lol). Cannot recommend both China Highlights and William to anyone else looking to visit China for the first time!

Jun 2025, jamesrkable

Frequently Asked Questions about China Trip

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1. Do I need to pay taxes to enter China after my flight lands?

You do not need to pay customs duties. If your trip is booked with China Highlights, after you arrive at the airport, your guide will be holding a sign with your name in the arrival hall to pick you up.

2. How is a day tour scheduled?

Typically, it's from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, lasting 8 hours. Your guide will confirm the pick-up time with you the day before. If you wish to start earlier or later, you can communicate directly with the guide.

3. Can I book my itinerary with a deposit and buy international tickets later? What if the actual arrival date doesn't match the itinerary?

In most cases, changes can be made unless your travel advisor has informed you beforehand of any specific restrictions due to objective factors.

4. Are there triple rooms in Chinese hotels? We are a family of three and want to stay in the same room.

Most hotels offer family rooms rather than triple rooms. For family groups, we will try to arrange family rooms, connecting rooms, or an extra rolling bed.

5. Should I exchange currency before arriving in China or after? How much cash should I prepare daily?

You can exchange currency at the airport upon arrival in China. Cash is generally used for personal expenses, with each meal costing around EUR 10. Typically, preparing 500 RMB per day is sufficient. Additionally, 99% of places in China accept WeChat or Alipay, including convenience stores. You might want to download WeChat or Alipay in advance and link your credit card for a convenient payment experience.

6. Is connecting to Wi-Fi easy in China?

Most hotels, shopping malls, airports, and restaurants in China offer free Wi-Fi, suitable for regular searches and social media access.

Accessing the Internet in China can be challenging, as some familiar websites are not accessible. A VPN allows you to access blocked sites, including social media and search platforms like Facebook, Google services, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. If you need to use Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter while in China, having a VPN is essential.

7. Can I use my REVOLUT card?

This card is not commonly used in China. Consider bringing a Visa or MasterCard. As mentioned, we highly recommend experiencing China's online payment systems, which allow for a cashless experience with just a mobile phone.

8. Do hotels include breakfast? Do rooms have coffee-making facilities?

The hotels we recommend generally include breakfast, except in some remote areas. Your advisor will inform you of any exceptions. Most hotel rooms do not have coffee-making facilities but usually provide instant coffee. Hotels in major cities or better boutique hotels often have coffee machines in the breakfast area. If you specifically need a hotel with a coffee machine, please inform your travel advisor.

9. Are there luggage size restrictions on trains in China? Is it similar to checking in with a passport like on planes?

Although trains have a free baggage allowance of 20kg per person, weight checks are rare. We've never encountered a situation where excess baggage fees were required. Due to limited baggage space, it's advisable to keep your belongings nearby, highlighting the importance of traveling light. Ensure your luggage fits securely on the overhead racks. Check-in is done using your passport.

10. What should I do about meals if I miss lunch or dinner while on the train?

Trains offer paid meal boxes, primarily Chinese cuisine, priced around 5-10 euros. You can also ask your guide to prepare a Western-style meal box in advance, which is usually possible in larger cities. Drinks and fruits are also available for purchase on the train.

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