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No Shopping Stops on Tour with ChinaTours.com

Means more time to experience real China

Chinatours.com designs and delivers tours with no shopping stops.

A lot of people ask: what does not shopping stops on tour mean? Great question! Let’s answer it.

No shopping stops means ChinaTours.com 100 percent guarantees we will not take you to spend more time and money at any pre-arranged mandatory commission-based shopping stops or factory stores for overpriced goods.

It means we never take you to undisclosed tour stops or factory stores where we collect commission on the purchases you make. We’re able to do this because we value our guides and drivers, paying them accordingly so they don’t need to rely on commissions for income.

ChinaTours.com maintains a strict policy of transparency around pricing. Our goal is to bring you the most enriching, enjoyable and quality experience while on tour with us in China. That’s why we’re transparent with our pricing. We do not present reduced tour pricing and then cover costs through commissions made at overpriced shopping stops. With ChinaTours.com, what you see is what you get.

The bonus? You can fully enjoy your China tour by seeing and experiencing more of the real China.

Check out what else makes ChinaTours.com different

More Time Spent at the Right Place
Better Value for Money
Flexible Itineraries to Experience More of the Real China
Our Tour Guide is a Real Local Tour Guide

What is our approach to shopping on a China tour?

We totally understand shopping is one of the most interesting parts to travel.

And it’s why our policy is to accompany you any markets or shops you want to visit - without taking a commission.

Because our guides are locals with insider local knowledge, they can show you the very best of what’s on offer at each destination. You only need ask!

ChinaTours.com tours are flexible and allow ample time for exploring while on tour. That means you can shop where you’d like, without feeling pressured to buy or concerned that you’re missing out on valuable sightseeing time.

And if you’ve made a discovery before your tour, be sure to let you guide know. They will enjoy taking you there.

Only buy travel mementoes you love

A tour in China is no small venture. Requiring an investment of travel time and money, the last thing you want is to spend time doing things that take you away from the real experience of the history, culture, and people of China - like shopping in overpriced commission-based factory outlets.

All ChinaTours.com tours are designed to create the greatest opportunity for you to see and experience what’s special and different about this unique and diverse country. We think this is the best way to provide premium value for your travel dollars. Instead of wasting time and money on factory fakes, if you’d like a special memento of your travels, our guides will guide you to the best of what’s local to each specific destination. Whether it’s finest Suzhou silk scarf, a tin of Long Jing tea in Hangzhou, or bamboo chopsticks from Chengdu, we’ll help you find it.

With no commission-based shopping stops our policy, you’ll have a tour and shopping experience - that makes for beautiful travel memories.

See more of what you want on your China tour

Tired of tours with rigid schedules? Looking for flexibility and freedom on your travels? ChinaTours.com has the perfect solution: flexible itineraries, allowing you to see and experience more of what you want.

While we have small group tours with fixed departure dates, every ChinaTours.com tour can be customized.

Keen to add a destination or two to your private tour? Want to add a side-trip to your small group tour? No problem. Our team of dedicated travel consultants will work with you to design the perfect travel adventure, whether it’s in China, Asia, or Indochina. Just ask us!

Local, personable, and caring: that’s what you get with a ChinaTours.com guide

There are tour guides - and there are licensed, professional, bilingual tour guides with inside knowledge and experience of China.

All ChinaTours.com tour guides understand the important role they play in bringing alive a destination’s history, culture, and sights. It’s why we carefully source each and every tour guide for all our small group, private, and custom tours. When you travel with us, you’ll experience the difference a ChinaTours.com guide makes - they’ll take care of every detail. Coordinate changes on your tour? No problem. Order Peking Duck for you at Beijing’s best restaurant? Sure thing. Find the ideal China tour memento? Can do.

More than a just a job and an opportunity to make commissions off purchases made by you, our tour guides are committed to making your travel experience one you’ll remember long after the tour is over.

Check out what else makes ChinaTours.com different

Explore the real China with us!

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Testimonials

Mark C
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2025

Terracota Army

Apr. 2025 • Friends

We did the terracota army with lunch tour with Chelsea. An excellent, informative, knowledgeable guide who made the whole day magical. In addition, the lunch was very good and value for money. Efficient transport as well.

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Fearless25858482965
Reviewed on March 30, 2025

Amazingly delightful experience in Xi’an.

an 2025 • Couples

Our guide, Helen was very knowledgeable & accommodating to us. We were very pleased with her. China Tours is certainly a reliable travel agency for your travels.

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apbdlc
Reviewed on March 29, 2025

Chinatours Beijing with Linda Sun

March 2025

So far our experience with Chinatours has been excellent. Starting with the communication by email with Lora, to the time we spent with Linda (our local guide in Beijing).

Traveling to a country where the culture and language are so different from what we are accustomed to can be unnerving, but so far Linda, Lora, and our driver in Beijing, Mr Zhou, have kept us informed, put us at ease and made our visit as comfortable as possible.

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JimmyShu-lin
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2025

Unforgettable trip

Jan 2025 • Family

Excellent tour guide that was very knowledgeable and courteous. Communication with the agent was smooth and responsive. I recommend to upgrade the hotels as you will get to stay at the Pig's Inn, which was a real highlight.

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Alexander M
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2025

Excellent service

Jan 2025 • Couples

We did tours in Laos and Bangkok, both with excellent guides and drivers. This is our second experience with China Tours and the we have been more than happy with all service that we have received.

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Edvin T
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2025

Yunnan trips, to Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la

Dec 2024 • Couples

Good arrangement with daily schedule, hotel in good locations easy to walk around, nice tour guides, good food with reasonable prices, especially good admin staff that follow up us closely make our trip so nice and wonderful…..

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Sunshine23356127581
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2025

Great experience!

Dec 2024 • Family

We started in Kunming and made our way to Shangr-Li, stopping by in Dali and Lijiang. The places were amazing and the agency was greatly supportive and flexible, catering very nicely to our needs (extremely appreciated when traveling with 1 baby and 1 toddler!!).

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Sophie Gillian C
Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2025

Pleasant and professional service

Dec 2024 • Solo

It has been a very pleasant trip to Chengdu, albeit my first visit to the city. The guide, Robert and the driver had exhibited exemplary services during this period. Very professional and detailed in introducing the sites visited. Look forward to visiting the city again.

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