Half-day Tours in China

During this fully customizable, private Shanghai tour, you get to call the shots. Enjoy a tailor-made itinerary - designed with your unique interests in mind - and choose between lunch and dinner options. Return travelers who have already ticked off the main sights can opt for lesser-known locations, like Jade Buddha Temple, Tianzifang Creative Park, or the Shanghai Propaganda Art Poster Center.

Take advantage of personalized attention during this 3-hour private tour of Beijing's local hutong streets and the Hutong Museum. Then head towards a local Hutong restaurant and indulge in a traditional Mongolian hotpot dinner.

Discover old Xian's City Wall, traditional backstreets, and an age-old creative art form, all in one afternoon on this 4-hour tour. Walk the top of the 14th-century City Wall, soak up the atmosphere and food stalls of Muslim Street, and try the ancient Chinese art of paper cutting. Wall entrance ticket, bottled water, paper cutting workshop, and hotel pickup on foot included.

See some of Shanghai's most in-demand areas and attractions, and enjoy an intimate way to see the city, with this private, half-day tour. Following pickup from your hotel, you'll head first to the Bund: Shanghai's waterfront district, and a photogenic symbol of the city. Continue to the Yuyuan Garden, and stroll along Shanghai Old Street. You'll also soak up the charming ambiance in the French Concession neighborhood, and will see Xintiandi: the city's nightlife hotspot.

From the top of Victoria Peak to the streets of the city, explore the highs and lows of Hong Kong like a local on this private tour of the city. Opt to travel by private vehicle or take the opportunity to ride public transportation with a local guide who knows it best. Your guide will fill you in on the city's history and attractions as you go.

See the iconic sights of Shanghai on a 5-hour city tour that starts with a Huangpu River cruise. Glide down the river for great views of the majestic colonial buildings along the Shanghai Bund. After the cruise, take a closer look at the Bund while strolling along its promenade. Your final destination, the Shanghai Museum, contains artifacts that date from the Neolithic Period to the present.

Discover a lesser-known side of Shanghai's history on a half-day tour of the Shanghai Jewish Ghetto, located in the Hongkou District. From the 1920s to the 1940s, many Jewish refugees immigrated to Shanghai to escape repression in Russia and Europe. See important sites from that era including the Jewish Refugees Museum (formerly Ohel Moishe Synagogue), Huoshan Park and Xiahai Temple. Learn from your informative guide about the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, hear about modern day life in the historic neighborhood and meet local residents on this fascinating tour.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this half-day private tour of Shanghai. Hit all the major attractions, including the Bund, the French Concession, Yu Garden, Old Town, and the Pudong Financial District. Stop in a local tea house for a sample of traditional Chinese tea. Round-trip transportation from the cruise port or your hotel provided.

Enjoy a relaxing half day tour to the remarkable ancient water town Zhujiajiao, located in Qingpu District of Shanghai. This private tour takes you to experience the charming "Oriental Venice ", appreciate the beautiful and traditional Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture and explore the local old alley lanes and learn the fascinating local folks and culture from your knowledgeable guide.

Make the most of your time in Hong Kong with help from a private guide who knows the best areas and ways around on this 4-hour tour of the Central and Western districts. Go to Statue Square, Man Mo Temple, and Cat Street Market. Learn about the territory's history and how locals live as you stroll through SoHo and Mid-Levels, as well as visit other markets, such as a Chinese medicine market.

Whether you're in Beijing for business or pleasure, you don't want to miss out on the Great Wall. Save time and energy on this private half-day tour. Traveling direct from your door, explore the Great Wall at Mutianyu with your private guide. Your tour includes round-trip cable car tickets, for maximum efficiency, or a chairlift up and toboggan slide down. You can add airport drop-off for an additional fee.

History buffs won't want to miss this in-depth, small-group, skip-the-line tour that brings you to parts of the Forbidden City the typical 2-hour tour neglects. Immerse in the world of Imperial China as you explore around 19 separate places within the palace complex, led by a historically focused guide. Your day also includes a caf e lunch, a Tiananmen Square stroll, and a trip to Jingshan Park for views over historic Beijing.

Discover the world-renowned Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum on a private half-day tour. Choose a morning or afternoon departure time, then relax in private transportation from your Xi'an hotel to the museum. Follow your guide through the three pits of the UNESCO listed museum for an engaging and personalized tour. After free time to explore the site independently, unwind on your return journey to your hotel.

Enjoy an afternoon city sightseeing tour in Shanghai that is topped off with a scenic cruise on the Huangpu River. Learn about the past and present of Shanghai as you visit Yu Garden and Bazaar, home to stately gardens and vibrant shops. Then take in the European-style buildings and tree-lined avenues of the French Concession. Finally, see the colonial-era Shanghai Bund and modern Pudong district from your cruise boat as it glides along the Huangpu River. Your tour includes entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

In this very short half-day Suzhou highlight tour, you will visit the main attractions of Suzhou including Humble Administration Garden, Tiger Hill, and a Silk Factory.

Spend a wonderful evening at beautiful Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan) to enjoy the fantastic sunset as well as to overlook the Old and New of Beijing city. In additional, have a bird-eye view of Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, and visit Back Lakes (Hou Hai), Nanluoguxing, Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street,Shichahai Scenic Resort, Bell and Drum Tower Square.

Go on a journey from Beijing's imperial past to its future as a mega metropolis during a half-day sightseeing tour with an expert guide and private group limited to 10 people. Visit the Forbidden City and learn about the Ming and Qing dynasties, then see modern-day China from Summit Wing, located high up the China World Trade Tower. Your informative guide shares insights about China's imperial history and the changes that have occurred since the 20th century. Lunch and beer at a local microbrewery, and round-trip hotel transport are included.

Step out for an afternoon of sightseeing in Beijing's traditional hutongs, focusing on the Shichahai Lakes district and Nanluoguxiang Alley. See a mixture of old buildings along the ancient alleyways, including some that were built 800 years ago, then discover the modern boutiques, cafes and bars that they contain. Admire the temples and mansions around Shihachai, and partake in a traditional tea ceremony at the Bell Tower. Top off your experience with a dinner that showcases Peking duck, then enjoy a traditional Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theater during the night.

Located on the outskirts of Shanghai, Zhujiajiao - nicknamed "Pearl Stream" - is one of China's best-preserved water towns. Explore the picturesque setting on a guided half-day trip, which includes a scenic boat cruise down the famous canals. You'll also get a chance to admire 500-year-old heritage buildings and test out your bargaining skills in local boutiques.

Discover Guangzhou's highlights on a half-day tour that  leaves the rest of the day free for you to spend as you wish. This 4-hour experience takes you to the 19th-century Chen Clan Academy to see its elaborate Canton architecture and folk art, and includes a ride up the Canton Tower to experience bird's-eye views over the city. Air-conditioned transport, central hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees included.