One of the four great ancient civilizations, China is the perfect destination for light adventure, family vacations, and cultural exploration. An enormous, mysterious, and beautiful land, China offers you so much to see and explore: from the Great Wall, to the skyscrapers of Shanghai, to the Roof of the World, and beyond…
Best Private China Tours for 2024/2025
The itineraries below can give you some ideas for your China tour, especaily for your first visit. Any of them can be customized accoring to your schedule and interests.
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8-Day Beijing–Xi'an–Shanghai Tour
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11-Day Tour: Beijing – Xi'an – Guilin/Yangshuo – Shanghai
![12-Day Beijing-Xi'an-Chengdu-Guilin/Yangshuo-Shanghai Tour](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
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12-Day Beijing-Xi'an-Chengdu-Guilin/Yangshuo-Shanghai Tour
![2-Week Private Tour: Beijing – Xi'an – Chengdu –Yangtze Cruise – Shanghai](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
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2-Week Private China Tour with Panda Experience
![14-Day Beijing–Xi'an–Zhangjiajie-Guilin-Shanghai Private Tour](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
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14-Day Beijing–Xi'an–Zhangjiajie-Guilin-Shanghai Private Tour
Discover real reviews of Highlights Travel Family's best-rated service across trusted platforms.
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4 day tour of Beijing
![]() We just completed our four-day tour of Beijing. We want to share our experience with you with Ethan Liu (our tour guide). Wow, we had a great experience from the moment we arrived in Beijing, where he greeted us at the airport. We already knew that the next four days would be a wonderful experience. These are some of the reasons why: 1. He connected with my family, including my wife and two boys. They felt comfortable around him, and we enjoyed learning about Beijing and Chinese history; he kept us engaged and informed. 2. He went the extra mile to ensure we had a great time; he even spent extra time after the tour helping me find an ATM. 3. He is a professional guide who is meticulous about details and will make your tour smoothly with low stress. 4. In all, much love and appreciation to Ethan Liu, Carol Wang, who is our travel coordinator & helped us plan our trip, and our driver, who drove us around without making us car sick. We highly recommend our tour guide and China Highlights without any reservations. They are a 5/5 stars company. Sincerely, The Nguyen Family More
Azurite, May 2024
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Great tour for 1 day
![]() The tailor-made package was great and arranged according to my liking. Lucy, my tour guide was very knowledgeable, well-versed in English and ensured we were taken care of throughout our tour. Lucy was able to answer all questions beyond our toured places. She has very positive energy, kind and is full of confidence. More
Lis R.V, May 2024
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Amazing time in Beijing with Ethan
![]() During our recent two-week tour in China, we spent three days in Beijing with Ethan as our guide, who left a lasting impression on us. Ethan navigated us through the historical and monumental city of Beijing and its surroundings, shared fascinating historical and cultural stories with us and left none of our questions unanswered. What truly set Ethan apart was his ability to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. His infectious good vibes made our time in Beijing exceptionally pleasant. He truly listened to our interests and preferences, accommodated our requests and made personalized recommendations. All that added an extra layer of enjoyment to our trip. More
Marijana Petrovic, May 2024
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Best Private China Tours for Families
The itineraries below will give you some ideas for your family holiday in China. We are happy to tailor make any of them according to your schedule and interests.
![9-Day Private Tour: Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
9-Day Private Tour: Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai
![10-Day Family Tour to Beijing, Guilin, and Hong Kong](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
10-Day Family Tour to Beijing, Guilin, and Hong Kong
![11-Day China Beijing Xian Guilin and Shanghai Tours](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
11-Day China Beijing Xian Guilin and Shanghai Tours
![12-Day China Tour with Yangtze River Cruise](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
12-Day China Tour with Yangtze River Cruise
Private China Tours for Discovery-Seekers
If you would like to go deeper into Chinese culture or would like to discover some remote areas, the tours below might give you some ideas.
![4-Day In-Depth Panda Tour to Wolong](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
4-Day In-Depth Panda Tour to Wolong
![13-Day Beijing–Xi'an–Lhasa–Shanghai Private Tour](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
13-Day Beijing–Xi'an–Lhasa–Shanghai Private Tour
![13-Day Chinese Cuisine Tour](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
13-Day Chinese Cuisine Tour
![13-Day Educational Family Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu and Shanghai](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
13-Day Educational Family Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu and Shanghai
![13-Day Silk Road Tour](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
13-Day Silk Road Tour
FAQ about Visiting China
Q: What is the best time to visit China?
A:The best times to visit China are spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October), when most of the popular places have their most tourism-friendly weather.
Q: Should I apply for a visa now, or should I wait until closer to the time of travel?
A:The Chinese visa is generally valid to enter Chinafor 3 months from the issue date. Please apply for your visa within 3 months of entry into China, according to your travel itinerary, and avoid expiry of the visa. Also don't apply too late to avoid the extra cost of express application processing. Usually it is recommended to apply about 6 weeks prior to travel and not to book things (like flights) that can't be refunded until you get a visa. Typically tourist visas are processed in four working days.