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Meet your own private China tour guide

As travelers who’ve organised tours in China for decades, we understand the important role a tour guide plays in creating great travel memories rather than providing a mediocre China tour experience.

Our China tour guides are much more than just the person who counts heads and organizes entry tickets to attractions. We know a China tour guide navigates the divide between cultures and people. Introducing China to the world is no small job. That’s why we think of our tour guides as cultural bridge builders. Playing a pivotal role in opening China up to the world, and creating understanding and relationships, our guides truly are people committed to helping you make beautiful travel memories on your China tour.

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Why travel China with a
tour guide?

ChinaTours.com carefully source each and every tour guide. Why? Because they have such an important job caring for the travellers who take our tours.
Here’s what you can expect from a ChinaTours.com tour guide:

Bilingual

Bilingual

All our China tour guides speak excellent English, making your tour an easy and enjoyable travel experience. Got questions? Just ask!
24/7 access

24/7 access

While travelling with ChinaTours.com you will have access to your private China tour guide through their direct mobile number 24 hours a day. Should you have any concerns or issues, your tour guide is your first port of call.
Experienced

Experienced

Many of our tour guides are very experienced in leading tours with Western travellers. Some have even been working with ChinaTours.com for over a decade.
China experts

China experts

With such a lot of China to cover, we work with different guides in every location. This means you hear from a real local person, with detailed knowledge of their city and region. It also means you’re able to hear firsthand what life in China - past and present - is really like.
Take care of every detail

Take care of every detail

With an insider’s view, your private China tour guide will greet you on arrival, help order meals, answer questions, organise entry to attractions, and assist with check ins and check outs. They will even handle emergencies if they arise. With a ChinaTours.com tour guide, no detail is too small or big.
Fully licenced

Fully licenced

Each ChinaTours.com tour guide must have a current licence issued by the China National Tourism Administration. This means you can be confident in the standard and integrity of the guide who is leading you on your China tour.

And if you’re after an experience not included in your China tour package, simply ask your guide.
Dinner at a 100 year old hot pot restaurant in Chengdu? Avant garde gallery in Shanghai? Traditional Chinese foot massage in Yichang? It’s all possible with your guide.

We can also organise private China tour guides who speak other foreign languages

Ask us about tour guides who speak en français, auf Deutsch, in Nihon, and many other European and Asian languages.

Make an enquiry

ChinaTours.com works with the very best

ChinaTours.com sources the very best tour guides in China. We’re proud to say many guides have worked with us for several years - some for over a decade! Here’s why our guides like working with us:

"ChinaTours.com is always organised. You always know what’s going on."
Helen, Xian

"ChinaTours.com look after us. I’m always happy when I lead one of their tours."
Kevin, Beijing

"We never have to worry about arrangements with ChinaTours.com. And they are always quick to respond to any questions.
Fei, Shanghai

All our guides are English-speaking residents of China. Sharing deep local knowledge of their city and region, they provide a ground level view of life in China: its history, traditions, culture, food, and modern life. Your private China tour guide will provide you with peace of mind and confidence your travel needs will be well understood.

Testimonials

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    Dennis Yip wrote a review Written 3 November 2024
    Singapore
    Exceptional Experience with ChinaTours!
    We recently booked a private family vacation with ChinaTours.com for a week-long adventure in Xi'an and Luoyang, and it was nothing short of exceptional! The itinerary was perfectly crafted, allowing sufficient time to explore the iconic sites like the Terracotta Warriors and the breathtaking Longmen Grottoes and many more. Kudos to Ms. Lora of ChinaTours, everything was tailored to our interests, allowing us to explore hidden gems and local favourites. Our English-speaking guides, Felix (方洪杰) for Xi'an & Shirley (周丹丹) for Luoyang, were very knowledgeable and engaging, making history come alive for us. They were not only knowledgeable but also passionate about their cities, sharing stories and insights that enriched our experience beyond the typical tourist narratives. We had the opportunity to witness a few spectacular and mesmerizing cultural and historical performances at a grandeur scale, which added a personal touch to our understanding of the culture and history. The guides were very accommodating in the dining options, which allowed us to savour the delicious local cuisines of the Shaanxi and Henan provinces. The seamless transportation via the minivan and high-speed trains added to our travel experience, making everything relaxing and stress-free. ChinaTours truly thought of everything to ensure our family had an unforgettable trip in China. We highly recommend ChinaTours to anyone looking for a seamless and memorable visit to China!
    Date of experience: Oct 2024 • Family
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    Excursion06754325819 wrote a review Written 31 October 2024

    Perfect trip in every way
    This was a perfect trip in every way. Beautiful hotels, wonderful guides and drivers, sightseeing with explanations! I chose a private tour and the entire 3 week trip was exceptional . The itinerary was adjusted due to weather or unique museums exhibitions! All the hotels were excellent - clean ,modern and great locations with breakfast. New cars and excellent drivers. China Tours is my first choice as an exceptional tour company. They are number one! Very personalize travel , attention to detail and available 24/7. I will rebook with them!
    Date of experience: Oct 2024 • Solo
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    Robert N wrote a review Written 28 October 2024

    China Tours review
    If you’re going to China on a vacation, China Tours is the Company you must go with. Their tour guides are knowledgeable, efficient, courteous, and giving. The itinerary we chose was amazing and we were guided through the entire trip by these wonderful tour guides. They were always on time and greeted you with a smile. Once again, I highly recommend China Tours.😊👍😁🤩
    Date of experience: Oct 2024 • Friends
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    norm T wrote a review Written 28 October 2024

    China trip dated August 27, – September 16, 2024, seven cities in 3 weeks
    China Tours did an excellent job of accommodating and coordinating the necessary paperwork, tickets, guides, setting up WeChat for direct communications such that I could communicate with my guides prior to my arrival, etc. for me to enjoy a relaxing adventure filled with new information. Regarding the guides, each one is very special, they are open to questions. Willing to adjust schedules, share personal information that we can compare to my western experience. Have a sense of humor about them, explain changes that need to be made, and each shares a perspective of China and its 5,000-year-old history and how it is a nation of tribes that work together resulting amazing functional society with the most sophisticated infrastructure the world has ever seen. China can be proud of each guide; each is an asset for changing the wests perspective and embracing all that China is doing to improve the world. I congratulate each of you for your dedication and work ethic to make my experience one I will always appreciate.
    Date of experience: Aug 2024 • Solo
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    deblau59 wrote a review 26 October 2024

    Fantastic Trip Down Memory Lane
    Excellent Taiwan tour from China Travels. We found this company on the web and was super pleased with the communications and arrangements through Martha. I was traveling with my sister and 10 friends who had previously lived in Taiwan so we wanted to revisit our childhood. We started in Taipei, then went to Sun Moon Lake, Alishan and Tainan. Taroko Gorge was on our list due to the earthquake damage from last year, we changed places. Our tour guide, Cathy Lin, was great as she added some activities and places to our itinerary that were hidden gems. Very responsive to our needs throughout the tour. My friends were super pleased with the trip. Highly recommend for future travel arrangements.
    Date of experience: Oct 2024 • Friends

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