The 13 Best Historical Tours in China

1.Beijing Historical Tour II including Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Panda Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 187 reviews · from $93Our pick

One day in Beijing with Lama Temple, Summer Palace, panda viewing, and a silk demonstration, plus lunch and hotel pickup.

“The places were nice but the tour itself with this company felt more like a walk. Didn't really get much information about the places. we were just seeing things but the guide wasn't really saying anything about the places.”

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2.Beijing Historical Tour I – Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 120 reviews · from $93

One-day Beijing tour with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, included tickets, lunch, and visits to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven.

“Terrible experience The organisation was non existent. We started one hour later and waited a further hour because some tickets were not bought in advance. The guide was very superficial and giving more political views than history. MoRead more”

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3.Tour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $96Top rated

A half-day guided walk through Hongkou in Shanghai, visiting the Ohel Moshe Synagogue museum, and Huoshan Park WWII memorials.

“This was such an informative tour!!! We learned so much. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour to everyone visiting the Shanghai area. Thanks Dvir!”

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4.Beijing Historic City Guided Walking Tour + Calligraphy Creation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $5Best value

Walk Beijing’s historic core from Huguang Guild Hall to Qianmen, try calligraphy, and learn how old neighborhoods meet modern life. Reserve for $5, then tip.

“Very knowledgeable and interesting stories of life past and present of Chinese lifestyle. We sampled street food and enjoyed the hustle of Qianmen pedestrian street a must if time is limited”

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5.All inclusive Two-Day Xi’an private Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $250

A two-day Xi’an private heritage tour with door-to-door transfers, English-speaking guide, Terracotta Warriors, Hanyangling, City Wall, Pagoda, and Muslim Quarter.

“We booked a two day tour with Lily's Private Xi'an Tour. Michael was our tour guide for the two days. He was delightful and very knowledgeable about Xi'an. We did the terracotta warriors on the first day which was very impressive. the highliRead more”

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6.Xi’an Full Day Sightseeing Tour – Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $219

Full-day Xi'an tour with Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall, and Great Mosque, plus guide, lunch, and pickup.

“I felt that the tour guide could have better descriptions of what I saw, as I wound up listening to some other tour guides who had better explanations.”

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7.Shenzhen History , Culture & Scenic + (Drone Delivery) tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $49

Walk Shenzhen history and modern landmarks, with a tram to Lian Hua Park skyline views and a drone delivering your drink from above.

“explained so good and felt at ease with them. will recommend.”

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8.UNESCO Watchtowers World Heritage Ancient Villages Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $255

Private Kaiping UNESCO watchtower villages day trip from Guangzhou with pickup, English guide, Li Garden, Chikan Old Town, and private transport.

“It was a nice trip to visit beautiful historical old town & village. Location is not too far from Guangzhou city, we only spent 8 hours in total for this trip. It was also very quiet in weekdays.”

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9.4-Hour Private Shanghai Art and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $85

Private 4-hour Shanghai art tour with M50, Tianzifang, and the Propaganda Poster Art Centre, plus hotel pickup and a guide.

“We loved the art and history tour with Mason. The artists quarter and the poster collection were very interesting. Mason also gave us a lot of interesting inputs about Chinese history and culture.”

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10.Shanghai Propaganda and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $73

Walk Shanghai’s French Concession with an English guide, see a propaganda poster museum, visit Soong Ching-ling’s home, and eat wonton soup.

“I am reaching out on behalf of my friend and I to thanks for this absolutely fascinating tour!! Our guide Alana did an outstanding job in explaining the history and what we were seeing in the propaganda posters at the museum and throughout the tour. We very much appreRead more”

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11.Historical Blocks, Temple, and Mountain Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

4-hour private Chongqing tour from Longmenhao Old Street to Nanshan, Taoist temple and mountain views, with multilingual guide and street food.

“Tiian our guide was wonderful! Friendly, knowledgeable and fun to be with! Great tour!!”

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12.2Day Wulong Karst Park+Dazu Carvings World Heritage Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $570 per group

Private 2-day Chongqing tour pairing Wulong’s Tiankeng sinkholes with Dazu Rock Carvings, with a driver-guide, hotel pickup, and meals.

“We spent three amazing days with Legend, and he truly exceeded all our expectations! He picked us up every day right on time, and his car was always spotless – he's a wonderfully sensible and safe driver. Legend's English was excellent, aRead more”

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13.Shanghai Uncommon Historic Sites Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $175

Shanghai Uncommon Historic Sites Tour with hotel pickup, A/C transport, dumpling lunch, and stops from French Concession villas to Waibaidu Bridge.

“My guide and driver met me at the hotel and started out at the 1933 Shanghai area for some architectural highlights, who knew an art deco slaughter house could be so interesting? A visit to the old city wall, and the house that held the firRead more”

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