From December 1st, 2023 to November 30th, 2024, visitors from France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Singapore, and Malaysia can stay in China for up to 15 days without a visa for travel, business, transit, or visiting friends and family.
Starting March 14th, travelers from Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Switzerland can also enjoy this visa-free entry.
No matter whether it is your first China tour or a return trip, the 10 itineraries recommended below will show you China's highlights authentically. They are the best China tours for 2024/25, handpicked for their popularity, variety, exclusive experiences, and good feedback.
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.
Best China Tours for First-Timers
Here are the best China tours for the first-time visits. They are designed based on interests, travel time, or group type. Every tour can be tailor-made according to your needs.
- The best choice for first-timers
- Discover the picturesque rural China
- A time-smart choice
- Make your own Terra-Cotta warrior
- The best choice for panda fans
- Be a panda keeper
- The best choice for nature lovers
- Witness the Hallelujah Mountains
- Top family itinerary
- Experience China's countryside life together
- The best choice for foodies
- Learn to cook the famous Sichuan dishes
Top Recommended Tours for Your Return to China
The China tours below are recommended for returning travelers who would like to explore China more, go farther to the west, get off the beaten path, or have an in-depth experience at previously-visited destinations. Don't hesitate to tell us if you have your own ideas for designing a trip.
- Top China Silk Road Tour
- Copy a sample mural of Mogao Caves
- Top itinerary for Xizang (Tibet)
- Visit the Everest Base Camp
- Top tour for China's southwest
- Visit a shaman of Naxi nationality
- The best one for exploring grassland and desert
- Nomadic lifestyle and hike on a volcano
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A Truly Memorable Adventure
We are so grateful to China Highlights for the perfect planning of our trip to Beijing! Our guide, Olivia Tian had deep knowledge of Chinese history and culture, she was adaptable to clients' needs and we really benefitted from her recommendations for restaurants and other activities. With her warm personality she helped us create many happy memories from Beijing. We hope to come back some day and we shall certainly rely on the services of China Highlights again. more
Apr 2024, Rossitza
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The best of Beijing
The Great Wall views were amazing. Shopping in Hutong and Quianmen Street were fantastic and the traditional Chinese restaurants were also fabulous. Thanks to Mark our tour guide who took care of everything we needed!!! more
Apr 2024, Jodie W
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Excellent private tour in Beijing with Ethan as our super guide
Ethan our guide has been super helpful and very resourceful to adapt to new situation like on the day to go to the Great Wall our daughter got sick and he was able when I asked him in the morning to change it to the day after (not easy with all pre booked tickets). His level of English was good and he also good adapt his speeches to our daughter. We really appreciated him and would definitely recommend him as a guide. more
Apr 2024, Christophe
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