China Tours 2026/2027: Trips for Every Travel Style & Duration

With over 15 years of experience in China, we at Catherinelutours specialize in organizing China tours of different styles at competitive prices. Whether you prefer to explore China with like-minded travelers on a small-group tour or enjoy a customizable private trip with your family or friends, you’ll find an option that suits you.

Based in Beijing, we are real Chinese travel experts who offer authentic local experiences, supported by an expert team of local guides, drivers, travel consultants, and logistics specialists. Our dedication to quality service has earned us 4,000+ positive reviews on TripAdvisor. Each of our well-designed China tours will take you to the best highlights and experiences of the country.


Top China Private Tours

Our China private tours are perfect for families and friends who want to travel with their own group, explore China at their own pace, and enjoy personalized experiences. You can choose one of our existing itineraries that best matches your plans, then contact our travel consultants to customize the tour based on your schedule, preferred stops, activity level, hotel preferences, and any other ideas.
  • Private China Tour: 4-Day Beijing-Xi’an by Flight

    Private China Tour: 4-Day Beijing-Xi’an by Flight

    Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall, Terra-cotta Warriors

    4 Days $700-$1570

  • Private China Tour: 10-Day Beijing-Xi'an-Zhangjiajie-Shanghai by Flight

    Private China Tour: 10-Day Beijing-Xi'an-Zhangjiajie-Shanghai by Flight

    Beijing, Zhangjiajie, Xi'an, Shanghai

    11 Days $1300-$3250

  • Private China Tour: 8 Days Beijing – Xi'an – Shanghai

    Private China Tour: 8 Days Beijing – Xi'an – Shanghai

    Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai

    8 Days $755-$1874

  • 10-Day Private China Tour: Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Shanghai

    10-Day Private China Tour: Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Shanghai

    Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai

    10 Days

  • 14-Day China Highlights Tour: Ancient Wonders, Avatar Mountains & Karst Landscapes

    14-Day China Highlights Tour: Ancient Wonders, Avatar Mountains & Karst Landscapes

    Beijing - Xi'an - Zhangjiajie - Guilin - Shanghai

    14 Days

  • 16-Day Best of China Tour to Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Guilin & Shanghai

    16-Day Best of China Tour to Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Guilin & Shanghai

    Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Shanghai

    16 Days

Most Popular China Small Group Tours

For solo travelers and those who want to avoid the hassle of planning everything themselves, our China small group tours are a great choice. Each itinerary follows a classic route carefully designed by our professional travel planners and has fixed departure dates. You’ll travel with people from different countries who share similar interests.
  • Classic 8-Day China Small Group Tour: Beijing – Xi'an – Shanghai

    Classic 8-Day China Small Group Tour: Beijing – Xi'an – Shanghai

    Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai

    8 Days from $1061

  • 10 Days Beijing Xian Guilin Shanghai Small Group Tour

    10 Days Beijing Xian Guilin Shanghai Small Group Tour

    Beijing,Xi'an,Guilin,Shanghai

    10 Days from $1569

  • 13 Days Relaxing China Tour with Yangtze Cruise in Small Group

    13 Days Relaxing China Tour with Yangtze Cruise in Small Group

    Beijing,Xian ,Guilin,Chongqing,Yangtze River,Yichang,Shanghai

    13 Days from $2568

  • 10 Days Beijing Xian Chengdu Shanghai Small Group Tour

    10 Days Beijing Xian Chengdu Shanghai Small Group Tour

    Beijing,Xian,Chengdu,Shanghai

    10 Days from $1747

  • 15 Days China Dream Tour Classic China, Pandas, Nature Wonders in Small Group

    15 Days China Dream Tour Classic China, Pandas, Nature Wonders in Small Group

    Beijing,Xi'an,Chengdu,Guilin,Zhangjiajie,Shanghai

    15 Days from $2490

  • 15 Days China Grand Hexagon Group Tour (Golden Triangle, Panda, Cyperpunk, Avatar)

    15 Days China Grand Hexagon Group Tour (Golden Triangle, Panda, Cyperpunk, Avatar)

    Beijing,Xi'an,Chengdu,Chongqing,Zhangjiajie,Shanghai

    15 Days from $2686

China Tours Up to 7 Days

With no more than 7 days in China, we recommend focusing on 2-3 cities based on your interests.
  • Private China Tour: 5-Day Beijing-Xi’an by Round Train

    Private China Tour: 5-Day Beijing-Xi’an by Round Train

    Great Wall, Forbidden City, Hutongs, Summer Palace, Terra-cotta Warriors

    5 Days $578-$1485

  • Private China Tour: 6-Day Beijing-Xi'an by Overnight Train

    Private China Tour: 6-Day Beijing-Xi'an by Overnight Train

    Great Wall, Forbidden City, hutongs, Terra-cotta Warriors, Big Goose Pagoda

    6 Days $530-$1420

  • Private China Tour: 3-Day Beijing-Xi'an by Flight

    Private China Tour: 3-Day Beijing-Xi'an by Flight

    Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall, Terra-cotta Warriors

    3 Days $640-$1130

  • Private China Tour: 5-Day Beijing-Shanghai-Suzhou by Train

    Private China Tour: 5-Day Beijing-Shanghai-Suzhou by Train

    Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou

    5 Days $422-$1460

  • Private China Tour: 6-Day Beijing-Shanghai-Hangzhou by Train

    Private China Tour: 6-Day Beijing-Shanghai-Hangzhou by Train

    Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou

    6 Days $498-$1877

  • Private China Tour: 7-Day Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai by Train & Flight

    Private China Tour: 7-Day Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai by Train & Flight

    Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Terra-cotta Warriors, ancient City Wall and Big Goose Pagoda

    7 Days $830-$2255

  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Small Group Tour

    6 Days Beijing Shanghai Small Group Tour

    Beijing,Shanghai

    6 Days from $850

  • 7 Days Chongqing Zhangjiajie Small Group Tour: Cyberpunk City & Avatar Peaks

    7 Days Chongqing Zhangjiajie Small Group Tour: Cyberpunk City & Avatar Peaks

    Chongqing,Zhangjiajie

    7 Days from $940

  • Private China Tour: 4-Day Beijing-Datong by Round Train

    Private China Tour: 4-Day Beijing-Datong by Round Train

    Great Wall, Forbidden City, Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple

    4 Days $454-$1255

8–14 Days China Tours

This is the most popular trip length for first-time visitors, allowing you to visit three or more destinations, travel at a more relaxed pace, and enjoy more local experiences.
  • Private China Tour: 11-Day Beijing–Xi'an–Chengdu–Shanghai by Train & Flight

    Private China Tour: 11-Day Beijing–Xi'an–Chengdu–Shanghai by Train & Flight

    Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Shanghai

    11 Days $1090-$3080

  • Private China Tour: 11-Day Beijing-Xi’an-Guilin/Yangshuo-Shanghai by Train & Flight

    Private China Tour: 11-Day Beijing-Xi’an-Guilin/Yangshuo-Shanghai by Train & Flight

    Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Shanghai

    11 Days $1130-$3050

  • Private China Tour: 10-Day Beijing-Xi'an-Zhangjiajie-Shanghai by Flight

    Private China Tour: 10-Day Beijing-Xi'an-Zhangjiajie-Shanghai by Flight

    Beijing, Zhangjiajie, Xi'an, Shanghai

    11 Days $1300-$3250

  • Private China Tour: 12-Day Beijing-Datong -Pingyao-Xi'an-Shanghai by Train & Flight

    Private China Tour: 12-Day Beijing-Datong -Pingyao-Xi'an-Shanghai by Train & Flight

    Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall, Hanging Temple, Yungang Grottoes

    12 Days $1050-$3285

  • Private China Tour: 8 Days Beijing – Xi'an – Shanghai

    Private China Tour: 8 Days Beijing – Xi'an – Shanghai

    Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai

    8 Days $755-$1874

  • 11-Day Private China Tour: Beijing – Xi'an – Zhangjiajie – Shanghai – Suzhou

    11-Day Private China Tour: Beijing – Xi'an – Zhangjiajie – Shanghai – Suzhou

    Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie,Shanghai,Suzhou

    11 Days $1377-$3256

  • 10 Days Beijing Xian Guilin Shanghai Small Group Tour

    10 Days Beijing Xian Guilin Shanghai Small Group Tour

    Beijing,Xi'an,Guilin,Shanghai

    10 Days from $1569

  • 10-Day Private China Tour: Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Shanghai

    10-Day Private China Tour: Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Shanghai

    Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai

    10 Days

  • 8 Days Shanghai Xian Beijing Best of China Tour in Small Group

    8 Days Shanghai Xian Beijing Best of China Tour in Small Group

    Shanghai,Xi'an,Beijing

    8 Days from $1552

  • 13 Days China Group Tour from Shanghai with Holy Tibet Discovery

    13 Days China Group Tour from Shanghai with Holy Tibet Discovery

    Shanghai,Lhasa,Gyantse,Shigatse,Mt. Everest,Xi'an,Beijing

    13 Days from $3284

  • 13 Days Shanghai Guilin Yangtze Xian Beijing Small Group Tour

    13 Days Shanghai Guilin Yangtze Xian Beijing Small Group Tour

    Shanghai,Guilin,Chongqing,Yangtze,Yichang,Xi'an,Beijing

    13 Days from $2791

  • 13 Days China Group Tour from Chengdu with Classic China

    13 Days China Group Tour from Chengdu with Classic China

    Chengdu,Guilin,Shanghai,Xi'an,Beijing

    13 Days from $2626

  • 11 Days China Scenic & Cultural Tour in Group (Shanghai Zhangjiajie Xian Beijing)

    11 Days China Scenic & Cultural Tour in Group (Shanghai Zhangjiajie Xian Beijing)

    Shanghai, Zhangjiajie,Xian,Beijing

    11 Days from $2089

  • 11 Days Shanghai Huangshan Xian Beijing Stunning Group Tour

    11 Days Shanghai Huangshan Xian Beijing Stunning Group Tour

    Shanghai,Huangshan,Xi'an,Beijing

    11 Days from $1761

  • 13 Days Essential China Group Tour with Lhasa & Chengdu Pandas

    13 Days Essential China Group Tour with Lhasa & Chengdu Pandas

    Beijing,Xi’an,Chengdu,Lhasa,Shanghai

    13 Days from $3044

  • 8 Days Chengdu Chongqing Zhangjiajie Small Group Tour: Panda, Cyberpunk & Avatar

    8 Days Chengdu Chongqing Zhangjiajie Small Group Tour: Panda, Cyberpunk & Avatar

    Chengdu,Chongqing,Zhangjiajie

    8 Days from $1208

  • 13-Day Across China Tour: Ancient Capitals, Pandas, Mountains & Skylines

    13-Day Across China Tour: Ancient Capitals, Pandas, Mountains & Skylines

    Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Chongqing, Zhangjiajie, Shanghai

    13 Days

  • 13 Days Relaxing China Tour with Yangtze Cruise in Small Group

    13 Days Relaxing China Tour with Yangtze Cruise in Small Group

    Beijing,Xian ,Guilin,Chongqing,Yangtze River,Yichang,Shanghai

    13 Days from $2568

China Tours Over 14 Days

More time means you can go deeper into China. Besides the classic destinations, you can explore more parts of the country. Get inspired by the trips below.
  • Private China Tour: 16-Day Beijing-Datong-Pingyao-Xi'an-Chengdu-Guilin-Shanghai

    Private China Tour: 16-Day Beijing-Datong-Pingyao-Xi'an-Chengdu-Guilin-Shanghai

    Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall, Terra-cotta Warriors, ancient City Wall, Big Goose Pagoda

    16 Days $1545-$4740

  • 15 Days China Impression Small Group Tour: Experience Classic China & Nature

    15 Days China Impression Small Group Tour: Experience Classic China & Nature

    Beijing,Xi'an,Chengdu,Guilin,Chongqing,Yangtze,Shanghai

    15 Days from $2851

  • 15 Days Classic China, Panda & Holy Tibet Tour in Small Group

    15 Days Classic China, Panda & Holy Tibet Tour in Small Group

    Beijing,Xi'an,Chengdu,Lhasa,Gyantse,Shigatse,Mt. Everest,Lhasa,Shanghai

    15 Days from $3508

  • 15 Days China Dream Tour Classic China, Pandas, Nature Wonders in Small Group

    15 Days China Dream Tour Classic China, Pandas, Nature Wonders in Small Group

    Beijing,Xi'an,Chengdu,Guilin,Zhangjiajie,Shanghai

    15 Days from $2490

  • 15 Days China Grand Hexagon Group Tour (Golden Triangle, Panda, Cyperpunk, Avatar)

    15 Days China Grand Hexagon Group Tour (Golden Triangle, Panda, Cyperpunk, Avatar)

    Beijing,Xi'an,Chengdu,Chongqing,Zhangjiajie,Shanghai

    15 Days from $2686

  • 15 Days China Land & Water Small Group Tour: Chongqing, Pandas & Yangtze Cruise

    15 Days China Land & Water Small Group Tour: Chongqing, Pandas & Yangtze Cruise

    Beijing,Xi'an,Chengdu,Chongqing,Yangtze River Cruise,Shanghai

    15 Days from $2850

  • 16-Day Best of China Tour to Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Guilin & Shanghai

    16-Day Best of China Tour to Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Guilin & Shanghai

    Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Shanghai

    16 Days

  • 18-Day New China Panorama Tour: Great Wall, Pandas, Ancient Heritage & Future Tech

    18-Day New China Panorama Tour: Great Wall, Pandas, Ancient Heritage & Future Tech

    Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen

    18 Days

China Tours FAQs

Find answers to common questions about planning your trip across China.
  • How to travel between cities in China?

    High-speed trains are usually the top choice for journeys of up to five hours. Train schedules are generally more reliable than flight schedules, and you can also save time on airport transfers and security checks.

    For longer journeys, such as Beijing to Guilin or Chengdu, flying is still the better option.


  • When is the best time to visit China?

    There’s really no bad time to visit China, as the country is so large and diverse that different regions are at their best at different times of year. For most destinations, April to June and September to November offer pleasant weather for sightseeing.

    There are exceptions, though. For example, Harbin and Sanya are especially popular in winter, while Guizhou, Yunnan, and Inner Mongolia are great choices for escaping the summer heat.


  • What are the best destinations for first-time visitors to China?

    Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai, often called China’s Golden Triangle, usually top travelers’ lists on their first trip to China. Together, they offer some of China’s most iconic landmarks and a glimpse into the country’s rich history and culture as well as its modern development.

     

    Based on your interests and schedule, you can also add more destinations. Guilin, Zhangjiajie, and Huangshan are great choices for natural scenery. Chengdu is a favorite for panda fans and food lovers. Extend your trip to Tibet or along the ancient Silk Road if you want more distinctive experiences.


  • What are China's visa-free policies?

    Currently, China has introduced a number of visa-free policies to encourage foreign tourists to visit China. These include:

    • 240-hour visa-free policies for 57 countries

    • 30-day visa-free policy for 80 countries including the United Kingdom, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, etc.

    • Regional visa-free policies, such as the 15-day visa-free policy for cruise groups to Beijing and 13 coastal provinces/cities, 30-day visa-free entry policy to Hainan, and the 144-hour visa-free policy for ASEAN tour groups to Guilin.  


What Our Customers Say?

Since Catherine Lu Tours first built in 2010, we have been working in this sector over ten-year and received more than 4000+ reviews from our guests, who came as clients and left as our friends.

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  • Nicole K
    Nicole K
    November 7, 2026 - November 7, 2026

    We had a FANTASTIC day with our guide May. Her english was very good, her knowledge of the sites and history was even better! Pick up and drop off were smooth. The sites were very busy and because we had a guide our queue wait times we much shorter than oth...Read More

  • Onesmallrat
    Onesmallrat
    November 7, 2026 - November 7, 2026

    Robin is an amazing tour guide who is considerate, helpful, friendly, and exceptional at what she does. She picked me up at my hotel on time, expertly led me to the Forbidden Palace, Temple of Heaven, and through the hutongs. She knew I enjoyed history and ...Read More

  • pmecook
    pmecook
    November 5, 2026 - November 5, 2026

    We were looking for something a little different to do on a spare day in Beijing and were particularly interested in learning more about the modern city. This tour turned out to be the perfect choice!

    For six wonderful hours, our guide Cindy and our...Read More

  • Michèle C
    Michèle C
    November 5, 2026 - November 6, 2026

    My husband and I had an amazing time with Tony. We spent the first day on the Great Wall (Jinshanling and Simatai sections) and Gubei Water Town and the second at Forbidden City and Summer Palace.

    Tony is very knowledgeable and yet passionate. The t...Read More

  • julesw01
    julesw01
    November 5, 2026 - November 5, 2026

    We had a wonderful day on the Full Day Tour of the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Summer Palace! Our guide, Jenny, was fantastic—she shared so much interesting history that we had never learned before. We lucked out with clear skies and beautiful ...Read More

  • Erika B
    Erika B
    November 2, 2026 - November 3, 2026

    We spent some wonderful days in Beijing and we were truly enthusiastic about our experience! Everything was organized to perfection and we could not have wished for better.

    A special thanks goes to Lisa, our guide, who was simply fantastic! Kind, ch...Read More

  • Michèle C
    Michèle C
    November 7, 2026 - November 8, 2026

    First and foremost, we cannot say enough wonderful things about our guide, Tony! His professionalism, kindness, enthusiasm, and exceptional knowledge made our two days absolutely memorable. His French was excellent, his explanations were clear and engaging,...Read More

  • Wanderer732245
    Wanderer732245
    November 9, 2026 - November 9, 2026

    What an experience hiking the Great Wall! Justin was a very knowledgeable guide who gave us lots of information about the history of the wall. It had been snowing (unexpectedly earlier in the year than usual) so it made the hike up a little more challengin...Read More

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