The third largest country in the world and one of the four cradles of ancient civilization, China is an epic land encompassing a fairly wide range of captivating destinations, ancient cultures, unique cultural traditions, ethnic groups, natural landscapes, and authentic cuisines. It offers a variety of dreamy vacations for travelers of all types and interests.
When you travel to China, awesome experiences and adventuresĀ are endless.Ā From the magnificent Great Wall zigzagging on the mountain range in Beijing to the towering skyscrapers in Shanghai, the picturesque karst mountains and rice terraces in Guilin toĀ theĀ impressive Terracotta Army in Xian, historical heritages and stunning scenery along the ancient Silk Road to diverse ethnic villages in Yunnan, adorable pandas and to holy temples and mountains in Tibetā¦
Our China travelĀ guide introduce you to some of Chinaās most popular destinations, providing insights into famous tourist destinations, top attractions, and practical tips to help you make the most of yourĀ China trip.
Travel Guide for Popular Destinations
Our selection of the most popular destinations is based on our in-depth local expertise of China travel. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, these places offer the most amazing cultural experiences and beautiful scenery. We can create a trip to any destination according to your preferences.
Beijing
Capital of China, rich in historical and cultural sites: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summar Palace, Hutongs
Guilin
Li River, karst mountains, rice terraces, Idyllic countryside
Tibet
Epic Mt. Everest, sacred monasteries, plateau scenery and lakes
Yunnan
Diverse minority cultures and landscapes, hidden ancient towns and villages
Zhangjiajie
Cloud-kissing pillar peaks, Avatar Mountains, Grand Canyon & glass bridge
Inner Mongolia
Vast Grassland, Legacy of Genghis Khan, Naadam Festival
Macau
A Blend of Portuguese and Chinese cultures, Casino Scene
Suzhou
Classical Gardens, Silk Capital of China, A Haven for Tea Enthusiasts
Hangzhou
West Lake, Longjing Tea Plantations, Stunning Pagodas, āHeavenly Cityā
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Our guide was Britany who would be the best guide we have ever had on our many travels. She spoke perfect and clear English and was always available to help. She helped us get through air ports and railway stations, shopping, and banks. One sick person she took to the doctors and then the hospital and stayed with him.
She was incredibly knowledgable and very well organised. Her timing helped us to visit many places before the crowds arrived.
I would thoroughly recommend this tour as it covered a large section of China and included places in Tibet.

Our guide was Britany who would be the best guide we have ever had on our many travels. She spoke perfect and clear English and was always available to help. She helped us get through air ports and railway stations, shopping, and banks. One sick person she took to the doctors and then the hospital and stayed with him.
She was incredibly knowledgable and very well organised. Her timing helped us to visit many places before the crowds arrived.
I would thoroughly recommend this tour as it covered a large section of China and included places in Tibet.
Noble was my tour guide, and Liu Jun was our driver. Noble made sure that I saw everything that I wanted to (I happen to be interested in far off Taoist temples and Buddhist shrines), and he was very knowledgeable about Chinese culture and history. Liu Jun was an exceptional driver, seamlessly navigating the chaotic Xian streets with ease and efficiency.
I highly recommend this company, and am already plotting my next excursion with them.

Noble was my tour guide, and Liu Jun was our driver. Noble made sure that I saw everything that I wanted to (I happen to be interested in far off Taoist temples and Buddhist shrines), and he was very knowledgeable about Chinese culture and history. Liu Jun was an exceptional driver, seamlessly navigating the chaotic Xian streets with ease and efficiency.
I highly recommend this company, and am already plotting my next excursion with them.
The car provided was super comfortable for our family and the drivers in each city was amazing. They knew exactly how to navigate through the chaos and our family felt safe throughout the trip.

The car provided was super comfortable for our family and the drivers in each city was amazing. They knew exactly how to navigate through the chaos and our family felt safe throughout the trip.
Halal food is not an issue as it can be found mostly at the tourists centre and ofcourse at the Masjid @ Mosque area too. The delicious beef & Yak meat cooked nicely and overall the meal is not pricey at all.
The Muslim Tour Guide, Mr.Ibrahim Ma has showed us the masjid in the village and in Kunming city as well.
We were also amazed by the Stone Forest, Bend of the Yangtze River, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Naphai Lake, and the spectacular Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Ofcourse other places are quite interesting especially the old city and villages where my kids had a chance to rent Costumes of a different ethnic.
Overall, we enjoyed very much this Tour although some places need a long walk as we are in our 60s but honestly, the planning to go up to ShangriLa then coming down to Lijiang was a good idea as we explored a lot of new adventures.
Thanks so much to Ms.Maxie Yang from China Xian Tour who had arranged our trip nicely & a memorable ones. We definitely remember China as Xian Tour! Thank you again!

Halal food is not an issue as it can be found mostly at the tourists centre and ofcourse at the Masjid @ Mosque area too. The delicious beef & Yak meat cooked nicely and overall the meal is not pricey at all.
The Muslim Tour Guide, Mr.Ibrahim Ma has showed us the masjid in the village and in Kunming city as well.
We were also amazed by the Stone Forest, Bend of the Yangtze River, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Naphai Lake, and the spectacular Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Ofcourse other places are quite interesting especially the old city and villages where my kids had a chance to rent Costumes of a different ethnic.
Overall, we enjoyed very much this Tour although some places need a long walk as we are in our 60s but honestly, the planning to go up to ShangriLa then coming down to Lijiang was a good idea as we explored a lot of new adventures.
Thanks so much to Ms.Maxie Yang from China Xian Tour who had arranged our trip nicely & a memorable ones. We definitely remember China as Xian Tour! Thank you again!
We planned the itinerary together before the trip, and everything was very well organized. During the tour they were also very flexible and always ready to adjust the program when we needed changes. We never felt rushed, but we also never felt like we were wasting time. The pace was perfect.
Our guide was outstanding. He was very kind, patient, professional, and had a lot of knowledge about Chinese history and culture. he answered all our questions and made every visit more interesting.
Communication before and during the trip was excellent, and everything went smoothly.
Thank you for making our trip so enjoyable. We highly recommend China Xian Tour, and we hope to travel with them again in the future!

We planned the itinerary together before the trip, and everything was very well organized. During the tour they were also very flexible and always ready to adjust the program when we needed changes. We never felt rushed, but we also never felt like we were wasting time. The pace was perfect.
Our guide was outstanding. He was very kind, patient, professional, and had a lot of knowledge about Chinese history and culture. he answered all our questions and made every visit more interesting.
Communication before and during the trip was excellent, and everything went smoothly.
Thank you for making our trip so enjoyable. We highly recommend China Xian Tour, and we hope to travel with them again in the future!
We would like to thank Sophia for helping us arrange the tour and gave us the best hotel with the best view. It was truly an unforgettable holiday. We also had an excellent tour guide, Kareem, who always ensured we could follow the itinerary smoothly, introduced us to delicious local food (especially the kebabs with fat of the sexy sheep), and shared insights into local life and culture. He also provided great recommendations throughout the trip making it a unique experience, such walking around the Karakule Lake, horse riding at Mustag Ata.
We were supported by two very experienced drivers, Mr. Zhang and Mr. Ma, who were very familiar with the terrain and ensured our journey was safe and comfortable.
Now we are already thinking about our next trip with your arrangement for the ninth time. This was truly a memorable experience.

We would like to thank Sophia for helping us arrange the tour and gave us the best hotel with the best view. It was truly an unforgettable holiday. We also had an excellent tour guide, Kareem, who always ensured we could follow the itinerary smoothly, introduced us to delicious local food (especially the kebabs with fat of the sexy sheep), and shared insights into local life and culture. He also provided great recommendations throughout the trip making it a unique experience, such walking around the Karakule Lake, horse riding at Mustag Ata.
We were supported by two very experienced drivers, Mr. Zhang and Mr. Ma, who were very familiar with the terrain and ensured our journey was safe and comfortable.
Now we are already thinking about our next trip with your arrangement for the ninth time. This was truly a memorable experience.
Grace organised our hotels, trains, flights (within China), drivers & tour guides. Our tickets to attractions were all prepared too. When my daughters realised we would miss the Drone show in Chongqing, Grace was able to re-organise our hotels & itinerary so we would be there on the weekend.
When we arrived in Beijing, a driver met us at a pre arranged spot & took us to our hotel. The next day the driver & guide met us in the lobby to start our 2 days tour.
When it was time to move on to Xian, we were taken to the train station for the bullet train. 1168 klms in 4.5 hours, amazing. Again we were met by a driver & guide to start our time in Xian. From Xian to Zhangjiajie by plane, again driver & guide. Same in Chongqing & Shanghai. No hassles at all.
All hotels were great 3 star with breakfast. Beijing hotel was 4 star & breakfast had more variety. Overall we were very happy with our accommodation.
I can not speak highly enough of Grace's communication & skill in sorting everything for us.

Grace organised our hotels, trains, flights (within China), drivers & tour guides. Our tickets to attractions were all prepared too. When my daughters realised we would miss the Drone show in Chongqing, Grace was able to re-organise our hotels & itinerary so we would be there on the weekend.
When we arrived in Beijing, a driver met us at a pre arranged spot & took us to our hotel. The next day the driver & guide met us in the lobby to start our 2 days tour.
When it was time to move on to Xian, we were taken to the train station for the bullet train. 1168 klms in 4.5 hours, amazing. Again we were met by a driver & guide to start our time in Xian. From Xian to Zhangjiajie by plane, again driver & guide. Same in Chongqing & Shanghai. No hassles at all.
All hotels were great 3 star with breakfast. Beijing hotel was 4 star & breakfast had more variety. Overall we were very happy with our accommodation.
I can not speak highly enough of Grace's communication & skill in sorting everything for us.
Communication, in English, via email and WhatsApp, was swift, polite and professional. All of our questions were answered amiably.
We hope to be back in Xiamen soon. China Xian Tour remain at the very top of our list, and we are looking forward to taking a tour with them.

Communication, in English, via email and WhatsApp, was swift, polite and professional. All of our questions were answered amiably.
We hope to be back in Xiamen soon. China Xian Tour remain at the very top of our list, and we are looking forward to taking a tour with them.
I have travelled with China Xian Tour for many of my family holidays. Every time we start planning a trip, they are the first agency I will reach out to because I know I can trust them to take care of the details.
Our recent holiday-journey through Xining, Qinghai, Gansu, Dunhuang, Urumqi and Chengdu was another memorable experience. The itinerary was well thought out, allowing us to enjoy the stunning landscapes, local culture and unique experiences without feeling rushed. Throughout the trip, we felt well looked after and everything ran smoothly.
The appointed drivers and guide were very patience, especially towards our two boys. They were very knowledgeable and professional in telling us the culture and history of the places we visited. They were always cheerful, accommodating and willing to help, making the journey enjoyable not just for the adults but for the children as well. The boys had an amazing time and came home with many stories to share.
We are also grateful for all the beautiful photos and videos that were taken for us along the way. These moments are priceless and will always remind us of the wonderful memories created during this trip.
Thank you once again for your dedication, professionalism and genuine care. After travelling with your team on multiple occasions, it is clear that your service goes beyond simply arranging a holiday. You help create experiences and memories that families will cherish for years. I look forward to many more adventures in the future.

I have travelled with China Xian Tour for many of my family holidays. Every time we start planning a trip, they are the first agency I will reach out to because I know I can trust them to take care of the details.
Our recent holiday-journey through Xining, Qinghai, Gansu, Dunhuang, Urumqi and Chengdu was another memorable experience. The itinerary was well thought out, allowing us to enjoy the stunning landscapes, local culture and unique experiences without feeling rushed. Throughout the trip, we felt well looked after and everything ran smoothly.
The appointed drivers and guide were very patience, especially towards our two boys. They were very knowledgeable and professional in telling us the culture and history of the places we visited. They were always cheerful, accommodating and willing to help, making the journey enjoyable not just for the adults but for the children as well. The boys had an amazing time and came home with many stories to share.
We are also grateful for all the beautiful photos and videos that were taken for us along the way. These moments are priceless and will always remind us of the wonderful memories created during this trip.
Thank you once again for your dedication, professionalism and genuine care. After travelling with your team on multiple occasions, it is clear that your service goes beyond simply arranging a holiday. You help create experiences and memories that families will cherish for years. I look forward to many more adventures in the future.
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