China Tours for Expats
AuthenticĀ Long Holidays. Weekend Getaways. Tailor-made Service
These are the tours we specially designed for expats living in China. We know that, compared with typical foreign tourists, you have lived in China for a long while and will be more likely to have higher expectations for the in-depth experience and exploration. So, while designing the tours, we focused on creating unique and authentic experiences and activities for you to connect with the true essence of each destination and local people.
The tours we provided for you includeĀ hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path sites,Ā classic China tours to iconic landmarksĀ like Great Walls, Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Li River in Guilin,Ā spectacular photography experienceĀ to Yunnan, Kanas in Xinjiang, etc.,Ā interesting hiking adventuresĀ to Mt. Huangshan, Mt. Fanjing, Shangri-La, wild Great Walls, etc.,Ā ethnic culture experienceĀ to Guizhou and Inner Mongolia,Ā thrilling grassland and desert excursions,Ā epic Silk Road Tours and Tibet Tours,Ā long journeys and weekend breaks, etc.
We have helped over 1.5 thousand expat clients to arrange and tailor-make their memorable China holidays during the COVID period. Our expert team are always dedicated to turning your dream travel plans and ideas into an incredible stress-free holiday of a lifetime!Ā
Most Popular Tours for Expats
We have rounded up the most recommended seasonal vacations for every type of traveler. Each of the destination is selected for stunning sceney or unique experience of this season and the upcoming season. Whether you prefer family-friendly holidays, authentic local culture experiences, thrilling outdoor adventures, or amazing natural sightseeing, we will make it easy for you. All the tours are customizable according to your interests and inquiries.
- Kashgar Old City, Jiaohe Ruins, Tuyuq Village
- Flaming Hill,Ā Heavenly Lake
Weekend Getaways from Beijing and Around
Get inspired by our weekend getaways from Beijing. Leave behind your busy city life, and escape to these amazing places for pleasing natural views, hiking adventures, culture and history discoveries. Including famous Terracotta Army and Longmen Grottoes, interesting Shaolin Kungfu experience, adventure to China-Vietnam border, and wilk Great Wall hiking and camping, we are ready to organize you short breaks from Beijing full of fun and adventure.
Weekend Getaways from Shanghai and Around
Short breaks and weekend getaways that allow you to easily get out of or around Shanghai. You can expect the antique water towns, leisure resorts, and nearby Suzhou and Hangzhou essence tours. A quick weekend getaway can also be fulfilling and rewarding since we will organize it properly.
Weekend Getaways from Guangzhou and Around
Guangzhou enjoys convenient access to excellent destinations for all kinds of travelers. You can join a tour for the leisure Xiamen discovery, or enjoy a beach holiday in Sanya, or to spend 2-3 days in Guilin, or even fly to Guizhou for the stunning nature beauty and brilliant culture. Choose a time-smart trip based on your interests.
More City Breaks and Weekend Getaways
A short city break is the perfect way to explore charming destinations like Shanxi, Xiāan, Luoyang, etc. Our China city escape packages will be your perfect choice if you are keen on a quick adventure. Thanks to the time-efficient transportation network, you may find that the Pingyao Ancient Town, winter fairyland of Harbin, historical Datong, Jiayuguan, magical Zhangye Danxia landform, etc. can all be added on your bucket list of short breaks.
Top-Rated China Expat Long-Holiday Tours
Have longer time availbe and want an in-depth experience of one popular destination? No problem. Below are the hand-picked tours of 5 days or more, aiming to help you deeply discover the hidden wonders and gems. Covering holy Shangri-La, stunning minority culture experience in Dali and Lijiang, historical and cultural treasures along the Silk Road, etc., these long-holiday tours enable you to an in-depth exploration at a leisure pace.
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About Joy Tour
Joy Tour is one of the best travel service providers that specializes in high-end tailor-made China trips. We continuously get high evaluation since foundation and our positive reviews on TripAdvisor overwhelm most other China tour agencies. We are established to help you create a unique China experience your way.
We were initially established as āChina Xian Tourā in Xian when we specialized in tours and itineraries in Xian. Then, after ten yearsā accumulation of experience and continuous dedication, we extended our tour destinations and services to every corner of China with our brand āJoy Tourā.
Professional and quality service. Excellent trip!
EXCELLENT Based on 831 reviews Posted on Eileen T20 January 2026Verified 9 Days Harbin-Beijing Private Tour We booked a 9-day Harbin & Beijing private tour for 4 people with China Xian Tour operator, and this was our second time using them. Once again, they exceeded our expectations.Lenna was as amazing as ever. She planned the entire 9-day itinerary perfectly and gave us great advice throughout. Everything was smooth and well-organizedāfrom airport pickups, high-speed rail arrangements, to all the tours. It truly felt stress-free. The places recommended for Harbin by Lenna were superb and absolutely worth visiting.In Harbin, our English-speaking guide Bingjie was fantastic. She was very friendly, entertaining, and made us feel extremely comfortable. She helped us with everything, and the 2 days passed by in a flash.After Harbin, we continued to Beijing, where we had another wonderful experience. We had two excellent drivers, Mr. Jin and Mr. Zhou, and our English guide Alice Wang. All of them were very experienced and made sure we were well taken care of at all times. Alice even made adjustments to the itinerary based on the weather to ensure we got the best possible experience in Beijing. They also made sure we didnāt waste time queuing and that we got to see everything we wanted.Overall, it was another outstanding trip with China Xian Tour operator. Professional, reliable, and thoughtful service from start to finish. We highly recommend them and will definitely use them again for future trips to China.Posted on Eileen T20 January 2026Verified Positive experience! This was our first trip to China, and we were quite worried about scams at the beginning. After reading several positive reviews, we decided to try China Xian Tour operator, and it turned out to be an excellent decision.Our tour operator Lenna was amazing. She planned everything for us within 1ā2 days, even though we only contacted her about 2ā3 weeks before our trip. She was extremely patient with all our requests and changes, gave great advice, and made the whole planning process smooth and stress-free. The prices were also very reasonable for the quality of service we received.Our tour guide Mr. Kai and driver Mr. Guo were both fantasticāfriendly, genuine, and very knowledgeable. A big plus was that all entrance tickets were handled by Mr. Kai, so we didnāt have to worry about buying or managing anything ourselves. Everything was well-organized and seamless.Xiāan itself is a very nice and clean city. We found the locals to be extremely friendly and helpful, whether at the hotel, in restaurants, or even with street vendors. This made our trip even more enjoyable and welcoming.Overall, we had a wonderful experience and highly recommend China Xian Tour operator, especially for first-time travelers to China.Posted on Dream4896070647214 January 2026Verified 10 day tour in Beijing, Xian, Shanghai and Suzhou We had a wonderful tour and liked it very much. We are a family of 10 people and booked a private tour, which was perfectly arranged. Our whole family was very happy with the hotels and overall services.Our travel consultant, Lenna, was very understanding and extremely patient. She brought a lot of joy to our family and organized the entire tour very well. Everything was smooth and the price was very reasonable.One of our tour guides in Xiāan, Wendy, was especially excellent. She explained the history clearly and in an interesting way, and she also took us to try local food. We really enjoyed her guidance.Our family is very satisfied and happy with the services. We highly recommend this tour company and especially recommend Lenna and Wendy.Posted on Psze12 January 2026Verified Fantastic 2 days private family tour of Harbin We were a family of 16 with ages ranging from 2 years old to 73 years old.We booked a 2 days tour with Kelly at China Xian Joy Travel. During our time at Harbin Jenny was our English speaking guide.The tour was well planned and we managed to not just see the magical sights but enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. The kids had a great time playing in the snow at the Ice & Snow world and other theme parks in Harbin.Our meals were well planned and besides the normal lunches, our dinners were the specialities of the iron pot meat dish and the handmade dumplings Harbin.We will heartily recommend this travel agency for China tours.Posted on Julielimtay11 January 2026Verified 4-Day Xian Private Tour We found the tour guide attentive and knowledgeable. The driver was very careful and we had very smooth and comfortable rides. The pace of tour is just nice and covered most of what we wanted to see in Xian. We would recommend China Xian Tour. They are honest, reliable & responsive.Posted on Ika S4 January 2026Verified Excellent āI had an incredible experience with this tour agency! The itinerary was well-planned, and everything was seamless from start to finish. Our guide was very friendly and professional. I highly recommend their service to anyone looking for a hassle-free vacation!Posted on Hugeng G3 January 2026Verified Memorable cultural trip for the whole family. We went by four in 2 days exploring Xian city and the Terracotta Warriors Museum. We also watched the Silk Road theatre show. In summary, we are delighted learning about the rich history of ancient China which was emerged in Xian. The tour flowed smoothly and enjoyable. The schedules were punctual and the transporation car was clean. The tour guide brought us to good restaurants with delicious food, as well. It was a very memorable cultural trip for the whole family.Posted on Pioneer6277260540430 December 2025Verified Memorable Family Vacation to Yunnan Province by China Xian Tour We really appreciate China Xian Tour for making our family vacation a most memorable one. Tour guides are very friendly, accomodative and responsible. Highly recommended to engage China Xian Tour for those who wish to visit Yunnan Province & China.Posted on Da v30 December 2025Verified CXT is a genuine tour company that delivers what it promises. The tour that I participated in was very similar, but it was for 7 days and more or less had the same itinerary. There were only 4 of us on the tour and I had a thoroughly great time. As a history and culture buff, I was impressed with the depth of knowledge of the guides. I also found them friendly and caring. This was especially noticeable when we were climbing up the snow-capped mountains. Lenna even contacted me during the tour to check on my progress. This was most unusual and was greatly appreciated. Talking about Lenna, also reminds me that if it weren't for Lenna, mostly likely, I would not have used China Xian Tours. I would have used a company operating out of Australia, and subject to Australian laws. I was very wary of engaging a company I had found online. In the back of my mind was the question: "Is this legitimate or is it an online scam?". After speaking with Lenna via WeChat a few times, I felt reassured that CXT could be trusted. One of my concerns was because I had seen identical tours being promoted by other companies. It was only after I had joined the tour that I found out that the tour was operated by another Chinese company and not by CXT itself. I think this is one area that CXT may wish to look at. Transparency is very important to build trust with foreign tourists who are wary of online scams. Another suggestion I offer, would be to ensure all the necessary documents have been signed by the clients before the tours begin. I found it annoying to be contacted during a tour and being asked to sign documents sent to the tiny screen on my phone.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
” WOW. Thank you so much for your superb organisation. From start to finish the trip was expertly and efficiently run. The drivers were courteous and professional. The airport transfer was seamless and Simon, our English speaking guide, was waiting for us when we landed in Xian. The trip to see the Terracotta Army was unforgettable and our friendly guide who accompanied us throughout was incredibly knowledgeable.
I canāt thank you enough for this wonderful trip and want to pass on my thanks to Simon who was very informative and really helped to make this trip so special.”