Top 10 Tours

Best China Tours 2026/2027

These 8 exemplary China tours are specifically designed for first-time visitors to China, offering a diverse range of experiences catered to differing interests and durations of stay. From exploring ancient history and vibrant cultures to experiencing stunning natural landscapes and bustling modern cities, each tour provides a unique perspective of this diverse country.

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.

China Tours Featuring the Best-Liked Destinations

Here are the best tours chosen by 90% of our first-timer customers, including the most popular destinations in China. The exclusive experiences picked/designed by China Highlights will help you get closer to China’s nature, culture, and people.

14-Day China Natural Wonders Discovery

Beijing, Xi’an, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Shanghai

2-Week China Essence and Panda Tour

Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Yangtze Cruise, Shanghai

11-Day China Classic Tour

Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Shanghai

8-Day China Golden Triangle Tour

Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai

18-Day New China Discovery

Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen

9-Day Classic China Family Tour

Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai

10-Day Beyond the Golden Triangle with Pingyao

Beijing, Pingyao, Xi’an, Shanghai

12-Day Majestic China Tour

Beijing, Xi’an, Yangtze Cruise, Shanghai

Top Longer Itineraries for Exploring More of China

The China tours below are recommended for travelers who would like to explore more of China, go further west, and get off the beaten path. Don’t hesitate to tell us if you have your own ideas for designing a trip.

18-Day Classic China Tour with Yunnan

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

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

Beijing, Xi’an, Lhasa, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Shanghai

21-Day China Tour with Silk Road

Beijing, Xi’an, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Xinjiang, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Shanghai

21-Day A Grand Tour of China's Landmarks

Shanghai, Suzhou, Huangshan, Hangzhou, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Xi’an, Datong, Beijing

Top China City Tours

Here are the most popular cities for a China tour after china reopened to the global travelers in 2023. Click for more information about each destination and tours there.

Beijing

Xi'an

Shanghai

Chengdu

Zhangjiajie

Yunnan

Harbin

Xinjiang

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