Top 15 Guided Tours in China

1.MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,361 reviews · from $20Our pick

MuBus takes you by bus from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu Great Wall, with entry, internal shuttle, free time, plus optional buffet lunch.

“This was the favourite part of our Beijing trip. The views were spectacular especially with the autumn leaves. Our tour guide Kevin was so helpful and knowledgeable, he gave us all the tips and advice on the way to the wall so we knew what to expect when we got there. We decided to do both the West and East sections of the wall which was manageable with the kids. Although we had to pay extra, we loved the cable car ride up and down the West section. And the ski lift up and toboggan down the East section which was so much fun. Definitely worth the money. Be aware…”

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2.Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · from $9

A passport-based Forbidden City ticket near Tiananmen Square, designed to cut waiting, with optional guide or Treasure Gallery add-ons.

“Summer from Lily's Tour Company provided a thorough and informative tour of the Forbidden City. She has deep knowledge of the Forbidden City and the history of the Ming and Qing dynasty rulers. Summer's English vocabulary is soRead more”

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3.Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 995 reviews · from $11

Half-day small-group tour in Beijing with guided Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City tickets, and the Treasure Gallery, in English or Spanish.

“Excellent tour. Doing the tour made entry much easier and quicker. Covered both the square and Forbidden very well. Palace. well.Linda the tour guide was great.”

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4.Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 810 reviews · 3 hours - 1 day · from $12

Skip ticket lines for Beijing’s Summer Palace with flexible entry options, an English PDF guide, and optional royal boat ride plus add-on day tours.

“Very Nice Guide! Had a lot of Patience and answered all our Questions. We had a great Experience!”

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5.Terracotta Army Ticket & Guided Bus Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 579 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $28

Xi’an Terracotta Army tour with skip-the-line entry, English guidance, a replica workshop stop, and return hotel transfers, in about 6 to 7 hours.

“Good way to go to see the Terracotta Army. You get a pickup, somebody takes care of tickets and everything, and a lot of interesting explanations and facts. Fully recommended. The lunch was also great taste and very plenty!”

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6.Guided Terracotta Army Bus Tour or Ticket Only Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 430 reviews · from $33

Xi’an Terracotta Army bus tour with skip-the-line entry, English guide, factory stop, and optional hotel pickup and lunch, 6 to 7 hours.

“Lucas was an amazing host. It was a great day and very interesting to learn more about China‘s first emperor and his terracotta army.”

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7.Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 306 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $75

3.5-hour Beijing hutong food walk with hotpot, Beijing noodles, Cixi’s favorite Muslim dish, and spring pancakes, plus beer and soda.

“We had an amazing tour our guide Janice was fantastic took us to places we never would of found on our own. She had a great knowledge of all the food and restaurants”

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9.Private and Personalized Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 268 reviews · 8 hours · from $150 per group

A private 8-hour Shanghai day with an English-speaking guide, Yu Garden tea stop, Jade Buddha Temple, Bund views, and Pudong skyscrapers.

“Totally private tour for your own. I visited iconic places with my amazing guide Mary who is so knowledgeable and attentive. She's really wonderful. I enjoyed every single minute though by myself. Definitely worthwhile to reserve this very private and flexible tour.”

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10.Summer Palace Entry Ticket and E-Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 253 reviews · from $13

Flexible Summer Palace tickets with PDF English guide, optional boat ride, and guided Temple of Heaven combo for smooth, self-paced touring.

“Very smooth, allowed us to easily adjust the date and time - super helpful and recommended if you don’t want to have the hassle of booking all yourself!”

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11.Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $99

Private 8-hour Shanghai day with hotel pickup, flexible transport, Jade Buddha Temple, markets, Nanjing Road, Bund views, and guidance.

“I had a private tour of Shanghai the other day & it was great! My tour guide Jane was exceptional in her knowledge & experience. Everything was well planned out & when I wanted to take more time or asked to see anything else she was Read more”

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12.Shanghai One Day City Private Tour by German-Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 180 reviews · 8 hours · from $158

Private one-day Shanghai tour with a German-speaking guide, Bund views, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Pudong skyline, and observation options.

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13.Guided Cycle Tour of Guangzhou

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $83

Half-day small-group bike tour in Guangzhou, from old alleys and People’s Park to Ersha Island, the Opera House, and Canton Tower.

“This was a fantastic way to experience the real Guangzhou. There were just two of us on the trip and our guide, Ben, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, great English, an all round nice guy. Plus, due to bad weather he adapted the tour to ensure we got our monies worth. Highly recommended.”

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14.Forbidden City Admission Ticket – With Guide Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · from $9

Use your passport to enter Beijing’s Forbidden City at Meridian Gate, with pre-booked admission to major halls and gardens for a low-cost, low-stress visit.

“The tickets reservation service was very helpul, also providing the necessary indications and tips. We managed to enter the Forbidden city smoothly despite the big crowd.”

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15.1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $209

Private Guilin to Yangshuo Li River cruise with guide, lunch onboard, and West Street time, plus hotel pickup in a single day.

“The river cruise was a fantastic way to see the famous Guilin karsts, and the visit to Yangshuo and the charming surrounding countryside was wonderful. Tony was a great guide, patiently answering our questions and giving us plenty of time to enjoy our walk after the cruise. Highly recommended!”

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