China Travel Insights

China Travel Insights

China Travel Insights

The information and insights shared by our experts to you

Our China travel insights are for anyone with wanderlust and ready for a return to travel. Carrying the desire for an international jaunt? We get it! If you’re like us here at ChinaTours.com, despite lockdowns and border closures (or maybe because of them!), we’re more enthusiastic than ever about the prospect of guiding our customers to discover new places.

On board? We’re thrilled!

Before you explore, take a trip through our China travel insights. For travel in China, including luxury adventures, find everything you need to plan, organize – and finally savor that once-in-a lifetime travel experience.

Not ready to hit the road, but want to keep your travel flame burning? Check out the China culture page. Fancy yourself as an armchair globetrotter? Discover the very best of things to do in China by city, with the details on every highlight provided by our wonderful guides on the ground.

And if you have any questions, simply get in touch . We are here for you.


China Travel Insights

Whether your question relates to the best time to visit China, the best places to visit, or you simply want to dive deep into Chinese culture, start your adventure here with us. As a travel agency with a deep understanding of what western travelers want, we love bringing the travel dreams of our customers to life by creating beautiful travel memories. Start your journey with us right here.

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China tours for singles and solo travelers: Discover the best tours for a solo traveler
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Is China safe to visit for westerners? How to ensure it’s safe to travel to China
Is China safe to visit for westerners? How to ensure it’s safe to travel to China
Is China a safe place to visit? (Tips for Westerners to know it is safe to travel to China)Is China a safe place to visit?We’ve been asked this qu...
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Looking for China tours from USA? Insider tips for scoring the best value (and loving your vacation)
Contemplating your options around China tours from USA?  There has never been a better time to be researching, planning and taking China tours from the...
China tours from Australia?
China tours from Australia?
Booking China tours from Australia is now easy, affordable, and fun with travel restrictions well and truly a thing of the past. After all that dreamin...
Best time to visit China
Best time to visit China
When is the best time of year to visit China? As an experienced China travel agency, it’s a question we’re asked a lot, particularly by western travele...
Is it time you visited China? China culture tour
Is it time you visited China? China culture tour
With 56 plus ethnic groups (including the main Han group) and a landmass spanning 9,600,000 square kilometers, a China culture tour is not for the fain...
China Tours for Seniors
China Tours for Seniors
China tours for seniors does not mean coaches crammed full of people who are herded from one tourist destination to the next.On the contrary, as a gro...
Best cities to visit in China: The ultimate China tour guide’s list
Best cities to visit in China: The ultimate China tour guide’s list
Best cities to visit in China?Whoa! That’s a tough question to answer.Even for people like us who travel the length and breadth of this vast, diverse...
Best places to visit in China
Best places to visit in China
The ultimate bucket list of best places to visit in China would be as unwieldy as a Chinese New Year dragon if it wasn’t for the input and help from ou...
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How much does a trip to China cost: Knowing the best value when you see it
How much does a trip to China cost: Knowing the best value when you see it
How much does it cost to travel to China? is a bit like asking ‘How long is our favorite noodle?’. While it’s not impossible to answer this question, ...
How to use WeChat and WeChat Pay: Everything western travelers need to know on a China tour
How to use WeChat and WeChat Pay: Everything western travelers need to know on a China tour
WeChat and WeChat Pay are part of everyday life in China.For those who may not be aware, WeChat is a social media giant in China. With a billion users...
 Alipay step-by-step guide: How to travel and shop like a local in China 
 Alipay step-by-step guide: How to travel and shop like a local in China 
Alipay is widely recognised as one of the most important payment platforms for locals in China, with more than a whopping 80 percent of transactions an...
Flying to Beijing? Discover 7 surprising facts you should know before touching down at Beijing’s new Daxing International Airport
Flying to Beijing? Discover 7 surprising facts you should know before touching down at Beijing’s new Daxing International Airport
Flying into Beijing’s new Daxing International Airport, you could be forgiven for wondering how everyone managed with the original international airpor...
Beijing to Shanghai: make the most of travel between China’s great cities
Beijing to Shanghai: make the most of travel between China’s great cities
First time to China and want to travel from Beijing to Shanghai? Not sure how about the best ways to travel?China is such a diverse, exciting and fasc...
10 Things You Need to Know About Air Travel in China
10 Things You Need to Know About Air Travel in China
Air travel in China is one of many ways to get around, and a great choice if you want to see a lot of the country within a time limit. Experience amazi...
A Traveler’s Guide to Finding and Choosing Good Hotels in China
A Traveler’s Guide to Finding and Choosing Good Hotels in China
Hotels in China range from basic hostels to luxurious five-star hotels. There are literally thousands of them scattered all throughout China.For first...
A Traveler’s Ultimate Guide to Accessing the Internet in China
A Traveler’s Ultimate Guide to Accessing the Internet in China
If you’re thinking about accessing the internet in China be prepared for a few hiccups. Whether it’s to let loved ones know what you’re up to or street...
Need a China itinerary? 2 weeks of wonder on the road
Need a China itinerary? 2 weeks of wonder on the road
Are you searching “China itinerary 2 weeks” because you’re looking to book your next travel adventure?If that’s the case then chances are, you’ll want...
China in Your Pocket: a Practical Guide to Using Chinese Money
China in Your Pocket: a Practical Guide to Using Chinese Money
When paying with Chinese money, have you ever noticed that the banknotes show pictures of some of the most beautiful highlights from all over China? Ch...
North Korea Travel Guidelines: How to Travel Effortlessly Inside the Democratic People’s Republic
North Korea Travel Guidelines: How to Travel Effortlessly Inside the Democratic People’s Republic
There is no place on earth like the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK) and these North Korea travel guidelines will help you have a has...
North Korean Visa Requirements: the Ins and Outs of Getting In and Out
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A North Korean visa is surprisingly simple to obtain. However, there are a few things you should know before entering the mysterious DPRK.Did you know...
The Best Multi-day China Tour Checklist: 7 Things to Tick Off Before Booking Your First Trip to China
The Best Multi-day China Tour Checklist: 7 Things to Tick Off Before Booking Your First Trip to China
Many first time travelers to China want to know how to make the most of their multi-day China tour. It’s an important consideration. A China tour is no...
How to Pack for China – The Ultimate China Packing Essentials Checklist: Important Things to Pack When Travelling to China.
How to Pack for China – The Ultimate China Packing Essentials Checklist: Important Things to Pack When Travelling to China.
How to pack for China – we believe this is the ultimate China packing essentials checklist. It’s a big call, isn’t it? But we think we’ve got this one ...
What to Pack: a Thorough China Packing List by Season and Region
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This China packing list by season and region is a must-read for those traveling to different parts of this incredibly diverse country. With over 20,000...
A Guide to Getting Around in Hangzhou Like a Local
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How to Plan a Trip to Yunnan and Create a Beautiful Travel Memory
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How to plan a trip to China: Get past the overwhelm (and get excited)
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Tours in China

Be surprised by our tours in China that cater to discerning travelers who want a real experience of China. With a focus on the rich history, culture, and contemporary evolution of China, you will appreciate our selection of hotel and travel partners who share our values: do the right thing, keep it real, source only the best available in every China destination.

Why? Well, we know it’s the people on the ground, our travel consultants, guides, and drivers, who help make beautiful travel memories for our customers. That’s why on our best China tours you’ll meet real locals who’ll share their love and enthusiasm for their city. We believe delivering tours this way makes a meaningful difference. It’s how we build bridges of understanding between people from all over the world – and we’d love you to join us.

6 Days China Ancient Capitals - A Tale of Two Cities


Destination
Beijing Xi’an
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

6 Days China Ancient Capitals - A Tale of Two Cities

6 Days China Ancient Capitals - A Tale of Two Cities

8 Days Golden Ring of China


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Beijing Xi’an Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

8 Days Golden Ring of China

8 Days Golden Ring of China

11 Days Beauty of China


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Beijing Xi’an Guilin Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

11 Days Beauty of China

11 Days Beauty of China
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13 Days China Wonders & Pandas


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Beijing Xi’an Chengdu Guilin Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

13 Days China Wonders & Pandas

13 Days China Wonders & Pandas

13 Days Grand China with Panda


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Chengdu Yangtze River Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

13 Days Grand China with Panda

13 Days Grand China with Panda

10 Days Essence of China and Magical Avatar Mountain Tour


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Zhangjiajie Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

10 Days Essence of China and Magical Avatar Mountain Tour

10 Days Essence of China and Magical Avatar Mountain Tour

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Testimonials


Genoveva G
Genoveva G
Reviewed on June 24, 2025
Tripadvisor score Great tour with Linda in Beijing

June 2025 • Friends

This is our second tour with China tours, and it was fantastic. Linda was our guide in Beijing. She was great! She was very knowledgeable about history and culture and a very kind person. Our group was a mix of young and old, and she made our days in Beijing interesting for everyone. We highly recommend Linda and China tours!
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Tofta2010
Tofta2010
Reviewed on June 23, 2025
Tripadvisor score Very interesting and inspiring days!

June 2025 • Friends

Linda did an excellent job to explain and teaching us all about Chinese history and give us a good insight to all the places she showed us. We were a diverse group and even got our three children interred along the way. Thanks Linda!
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Gavin M
Gavin M
Reviewed on June 19, 2025
Tripadvisor score 100% fabulous experience

June 2025 • Family

The trip with China Tours was 100% fabulous. Everything about it was exactly as described. The tour guides were all wonderful, the hotels, and transfers (two bullet trains, two domestic flights) were amazing, everything went exactly as planned, and we had a great first trip to China. We did the 13 Days China Wonders & Pandas tour in June 2025. The balance was perfect between sightseeing with the guides and having free time to explore this amazing country at each destination. The high quality of the five guides along the way really made the trip. They were wonderful people without exception: professional, courteous, very knowledgeable, and friendly. The team at China Tours did truly great work in arranging everything, down to the last detail. Thank you very much for making this trip a really great experience!
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Susan B
Susan B
Reviewed on June 19, 2025
Tripadvisor score The only way to visit China!

June 2025 • Couples

This is a fantastic tour. The tour guides are amazing- so knowledgeable and extremely helpful. The experience of visiting the historic sites has been made far richer than it would’ve been on our own. We have left China with a greater understanding of Chinese history, culture and its people.
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Galia P
Galia P
Reviewed on June 19, 2025
Tripadvisor score Absolutely fantastic guide

June 2025 • Family

Nancy was absolutely amazing. Knowledgeable, professional, kind and always on time. We had amazing 3 days with her. Recommend!!
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Michael W
Michael W
Reviewed on June 6, 2025
Tripadvisor score A Magical Experience

May 2025 • Couples

From the moment we were met at Beijing airport , until our last day in Shanghai , the service and attention to detail by the guides and drivers, was second to none! We opted for the ten day tour, to take advantage of the Chinese government 240 hour visa free TRANSIT permit , which was easily granted on arrival! ( arrival STARTS at midnight after you arrive! ) The vehicles and hotels were of the absolute best quality , and the whole trip was a joy! As every attraction has to be booked in advance , I certainly would not contemplate trying to organise such a trip independently ; and don`t even attempt to DRIVE in China!! At each stop , the knowledgeable guides would organise everything , and then ten minutes before departure ,would telephone the drivers , who would be waiting for us. Every attraction was well ordered and a real pleasure to visit. The standards of comfort EVERYWHERE were excellent! Thoroughly recommend!
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alizasopharr
alizasopharr
Reviewed on May 27, 2025
Tripadvisor score Amazing trip, extraordinary people !

May 2025 • Friends

Linda (Sun) was an incredibly sweet and attentive guide, she helped make an already amazing trip extraordinary by going above and beyond to help us be as comfortable as possible. I would recommend her and China Tours to anyone hoping to visit, truly an unforgettable experience!
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Adventurer508882
Adventurer508882
Reviewed on May 26, 2025
Tripadvisor score Xi’an more than only the Terracotta Army

May 2025 • Couples

It was a dream come true. Excellent guide, Felix and very good driver with a spacious and clean car. A wonderful experience and a lovely hotel.
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