Cultural Tours in China

Meet locals and step inside their "hutong" homes on this small-group tour that delivers access you couldn't hope to achieve traveling solo. After touring the Drum Tower and Back Lakes, ride a rickshaw through historic "hutong" as your guide explains their heritage and traditions. Then tour a typical courtyard home, meet the family, and learn how to make "zhajiangmian" noodles for your lunch.

Confucius Temple, golden and glorious, is indisputably Qufu's top attraction. Dive deeper into the history of the ancient Chinese philosopher on a private 6-hour tour from Shandong. Feel like a local as you take public transport to Qufu, home to the UNESCO World Heritage site San Kong, which collectively refers to the Confucius Temple, the Cemetery of Confucius, and the Kong Family Mansion. A Chinese lunch is included.

Want a No-Shopping, Hassle-Free, "No more than 6 people" Mini-sized Group Tour for the two most important attractions in outer city of Beijing? A VIP access to Great Wall without taking the shuttle bus and its queue?  And a bonus trip to a bar at the top floor of the China World Trade Tower for a night view of the city with a champagne toast when you have 6 people in your group? This is the Tour you looking for! You will hike on the most beautiful Mutianyu Great Wall with less crowded people in the morning. Then visit the Sacred Way and Underground Palace of Ming Tombs in the afternoon, and take some pictures with the Olympic Stadium "Bird Nest" on the way back to your hotel. Your lunch is included as well as the Business Class air-conditioning vehicle (Sedan or 7 seats MiniVan).

Seeing Datong's three signature religious sights involves around 171 miles (276 kilometers) of driving. Spread out in comfort as you travel on this door-to-door private tour, with a personal guide to unfurl the region's rich history. Explore the 6th-century Yungang Grottoes and Hengshan Hanging Temple, visit the 1,000-year-old Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda, and enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch.

Explore the beautiful south-west China region with years- old history  during this full-day private tour from Guilin. Take in the panorama city and Karst topography views from the top of Yao Mountain, visit Daxu centuries-old town, night cruise around Guilin central old town with cormorant fish & folk music show  , explore Reed Flute Cave, and more. This one day tour is a great opportunity to explore more of the real beauty of the Guangxi province in a short amount of time. Take a full-day private tour in Guilin and region around See the Yao Mountain and take in the views of  limestone mountains in clusters Night Four Lakes Cruise around Guilin central old town with a demonstration of traditional cormorant fishing & folk music explore Reed Flute Cave with abundance of stalagmites and stalactites Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide and vehicle

Discover the Jewish history of Shanghai on a half-day tour with an expert guide. Hear about Jewish immigration to Shanghai and visit important sites around the Hongkou district, also known as Shanghai Ghetto, where thousands of Jewish refugees lived during World War II. Stop at the memorial plaque in Huoshan Park and the Jewish Refugees Museum - formerly Ohel Moishe Synagogue. Your guide shares fascinating stories about the people whose lives intersected in Shanghai, including a Baghdadi-Jewish real estate developer, Chinese migrant workers and Jewish refugees from war-torn Europe.

Even if you only have limited free time in Xian, you can still squeeze in the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Your private guide and chauffeur will collect you either from your Xian hotel or from the international airport, accompany you around the site, then drop you at the airport or your hotel. To allow sufficient time to view the warriors, select a morning arrival flight or fly out after 3pm.

Make the most of city sightseeing on this private tour of Beijing, which includes a visit to must-see attractions like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and more. Your guide will provide in-depth information about each site's history and significance and will handle all transportation, planning, and logistics so you can just enjoy your trip. A delicious Peking Duck lunch and boat ride in Summer Palace are all inclusive.

Accompanied by the most knowledgeable and intelligent private guide to have an in-depth visit of Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple and Yu Garden. You will have a very good understanding of aesthetic art and spiritual life of ancient Chinese after both places. This is definitely a mind and eye-opener for you to read traditional Chinese thoughts and belief. Your professional guide will find you the best time to avoid the crowds during the tour, creating you a truly unforgettable experience.

Visit two Taoist temples, Dongyue and White Cloud, with a dedicated guide on this 8-hour private tour in Beijing. Stop for lunch and a tea tasting on the Maliandao Tea Street, learning about Taoism from your guide as you travel. Private transportation from your Beijing hotel included.

Xian is rich in culture and reputed as a famous historical city in the world. Get acquainted with the UNESCO world heritage "Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum" depicting the armies of QinShiHuang. The program also includes Xian City Wall which is the world's largest and best-preserved ancient fortress dating from the Ming Dynasty for outstanding views of the city when strolling the walls. This is a private tour so please list any special interests you have (art, architecture, history, culture) when booking to alert our guide so that he or she can better prepare for your tour

Escape the beaten path and soak up some of the Great Wall's most beautiful scenery on a private visit to the Great Wall at Huanghuacheng. Learn about the wall from your private driver/guide as you travel from Beijing, then enjoy a couple of hours hiking along this unrestored section of the wall before you return to your airport or hotel. Choose between morning and afternoon departures to suit your schedule.

Noted as "The City of Garden", Suzhou gardens save lots information of history, culture, ideology and science, extremely deep and wide in both material and spiritual contents. Most of Suzhou buildings gather architectural art in south of the River, setting the architecture, garden, carving, painting, poet and industrial arts in one.

This combination tour includes a tai chi class where you will learn about the health benefits of this martial arts practice, as well as some basic gestures. Then visit the Temple of Heaven, a complex of religious building used for harvest ceremonies during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

To the east of the some of the more popular sections of the Great Wall is Simatai. Untamed and relatively unrestored, the Simatai section is a beautiful, towering part of the wall whose design has only been altered by the forces of nature. This full-day tour will give you the chance to walk along the wall without dealing with the crowds you'd find at those other, more popular sections.

China is one of the world's four ancient civilizations over 5000 years history, and the written history of China dates back to the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC), over 3,000 years ago. Two  main religion : Buddhism , Taoism/ Daoism and one main traditional culture : Confucius culture.This 8-hour private tour takes you to deep dive into the rich culture of Beijing. Visit the Lama temple where you can see halls of different Buddhas and get to know the culture and belief . Followed by a tour to the Confucian Temple where you can see traditional Chinese culture. The end to visit Dongyue temple which is a Taoism temple . You would see what is the difference between Buddhism temple .Lunch, entrance fees and hotel pickup/drop-off service are all inclusive.

To follow the royal relics within one day to explore the 3 attractions which is listed in UNESCO Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace in one day. - All attractions will visit inside, entry tickets included. Forbidden City 2 hours, Temple of Heaven 1 hour, Summer Palace 1 hour. - Experienced English speaking tour guide introduce the history and story along the tour. - Door-to-door transfer. - Mini bus tour around 10 guests in one group. - No other compulsory expense.

Follow in the footsteps of the Jewish refugees of yesteryear on this full-day small-group walking tour - with pickup and drop-off by comfortable private vehicle. Start at the Fairmont Peace Hotel, first built by Sir Victor Sassoon, then stroll towards the former Jewish Ghetto in Hongkou. Your guide will escort you around Huoshan Park, Zhoushan Road, the former home of the Kadoorie family, and the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum.