Our unique China small group tours are put together by the tour design experts at ChinaTours.com.
What makes our China small group tours different? It’s our commitment to making your travel experience memorable and enjoyable. China is a big and bustling place and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of people, so when you travel with us on one of our small group tours we do everything we can to create a personalized and unique experience.
Our China small group tours are limited to a maximum of 12 people. Forget uncomfortable, crowded buses and scheduled shopping stops. Instead, enjoy relaxed sightseeing timetables, ample time for exploring a wide choice of optional experiences, curated shopping, dining and the opportunity to see and experience real China.
Looking for a China small group tour with a difference? Here’s what you’ll find when you travel with ChinaTours.com:
Limited passenger numbers (maximum of 12 per tour)
Scheduled departure and arrival dates
Guaranteed departure even if there’s only one passenger
Superior and luxury hotel accommodation choices
Flexibility around meals (enjoy a hotel breakfast and choose your own lunch and dinner)
Relaxed travel times (no early starts)
Domestic flights and land transfers included
Exceptional bilingual speaking guides who will introduce you to the culture, history, and food of every destination you visit.
ChinaTours.com’s competitive pricing for small group tours make them excellent value for people who want to stay longer, make beautiful travel memories, and experience more of the real China.
We know every part of China and the best way to experience it. Why spend hours searching the myriad of confusing China small group tour options if you’ve never visited China? We’ve already done the hard work with our best small group tours to China. With an established and loyal network of long term local bilingual guides, accommodation providers, and service operators, we expect from them what you expect from us – a trusted travel partner committed to delivering the best.
China small group tours are better
Our China small group tours are designed for the best traveler experience. That’s why our tours have limited passenger numbers. With a maximum of 12 travelers per tour, there’s no ‘herding’ off and on overcrowded buses, just relaxed and easy travel with local bilingual guides and drivers who care.
Flexibility: the secret to success of our China small group tours
While our small group tours have scheduled departure and arrival dates, we’ve built in maximum flexibility to create a memorable experience. Offering the choice of superior and luxury hotel accommodation options and flexibility around meals so you can experience the diverse local cuisine for lunch and dinner, our best China tours make for beautiful travel memories.
Travelers can enjoy even greater flexibility on their small group tour by adding on visits to other China destinations not included in the tour or by booking a custom tour with us. Interested? Just get in touch and one of our friendly China travel consultants at Chinatours.com will help create the ideal tour for you.
What else is great about our best small group tours to China?
Looking for a China small group tour with a difference? Here’s what you’ll experience when you travel with ChinaTours.com:
Guaranteed departure even if there’s only one traveler
Relaxed travel times (no early starts) so you arrive ready for adventure at every destination
Domestic flights and land transfers included
Exceptional bilingual speaking guides who will introduce you to the culture, history, and food of every destination you visit.
Our China small group tours are limited to a maximum of 12 people. Forget uncomfortable, crowded buses and scheduled commission-based shopping stops. Instead, enjoy relaxed sightseeing timetables, ample time for exploring, and the opportunity to see and experience real China.
China Small Group Tours 2026/2027
6 Days China Ancient Capitals - A Tale of Two Cities
Destination
BeijingXi’an
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
6 Days China Ancient Capitals - A Tale of Two Cities
8 Days Golden Ring of China
Destination
BeijingXi’anShanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
8 Days Golden Ring of China
11 Days Beauty of China
Destination
BeijingXi’anGuilinShanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
11 Days Beauty of China
12 Days Odyssey of the Yangtze
Destination
BeijingXi’anChongqingYangtze RiverShanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
12 Days Odyssey of the Yangtze
13 Days China Wonders & Pandas
Destination
BeijingXi’anChengduGuilinShanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
13 Days China Wonders & Pandas
13 Days Grand China with Panda
Destination
BeijingXi’anChengduYangtze RiverShanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
13 Days Grand China with Panda
10 Days Essence of China and Magical Avatar Mountain Tour
Destination
BeijingXi’anZhangjiajieShanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
10 Days Essence of China and Magical Avatar Mountain Tour
10 Days Golden Ring of China with Hong Kong
Destination
BeijingXi’anShanghaiHong Kong
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
10 Days Golden Ring of China with Hong Kong
10 Days Best of China with Pingyao Ancient Town
Destination
BeijingPingyaoXi’anShanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
10 Days Best of China with Pingyao Ancient Town
10 Days Splendid China Tour with Water Town
Destination
BeijingXi’anHangzhouSuzhouShanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
10 Days Splendid China Tour with Water Town
10 Days Best of China and Pandas
Destination
BeijingXi’anChengduShanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
10 Days Best of China and Pandas
11 Days Images of China and Tibet
Destination
BeijingXi’anLhasaShanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
11 Days Images of China and Tibet
12 Days Golden Ring of China with Taipei & Hong Kong
Destination
BeijingXi’anShanghaiTaipeiHong Kong
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
12 Days Golden Ring of China with Taipei & Hong Kong
Our trip to Xi’An was amazing and would not have been possible without the help of our tour guide, Joy. Joy was incredible in helping our family explore the Terracotta Warriors, Xi’An City Wall, and the Muslim Quarter. She also helped us in the market. I cannot recommend Joy enough!
We had a great time. Joy was so excellent. She answered all of our questions and was so patient with all of our family needs. She helped us translate things in the market and was so kind. 100/10 recommend Joy!!
We wanted to travel independently in China, but knew that there were some places we wanted a private guided tour. Dora from China tours was excellent! She found us guides and drivers for day tours tailored to our requirements in Beijing, Xian and Chengdu. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Dora was also extremely helpful and flexible when our plans changed. We knew she was always there for us! Would highly recommend Dora and China Tours
We booked our China trip through China Tours, and Dora was our main contact who helped organize our visit across three cities. She was very helpful throughout the planning process and made the arrangements easy for us.
For our Chongqing tour, we were very lucky to have Jennie as our guide. She was patient, organized, caring, knowledgeable, and just a genuinely nice person to spend the day with. She made the whole experience feel easy, relaxed, and enjoyable.
One of the things we really appreciated was how much effort Jennie put into taking pictures for us. She used her professional-grade cameras and captured so many great moments throughout the day. At times, it honestly felt like we had a professional photographer traveling with us, which made the experience even more special.
Jennie also went well beyond what we expected from a tour guide. She had already been in touch with us before the tour to help us prepare, and even after the tour had ended, she continued to look out for us. The next day, she reminded us a couple of times about a drone show in Chongqing so that we would not miss it. She did not have to do that at all, and we really appreciated how thoughtful and caring she was.
We really enjoyed our time with Jennie and were very happy with the support we received from Dora and China Tours as well. We would happily recommend China Tours, and especially Jennie, to anyone visiting Chongqing.
Discover the attractions of Zhangjiajie with CHINA TOURS.
Sept 2026 • Solo
Perfectly organized tour with driver and guide, Mr. Mudong.
Every day allowed me to discover enchanting places and attractions, both by day and by night. I highly recommend these people and this type of organization.
Heartfelt thanks.
We had a very good experience and would definitely recommend this tour. The itinerary was well paced, covered the major sights we wanted to see, and the logistics were handled very well.
The guides were the strongest part of the trip. Helen was exceptional; Robert, John and Smile were all knowledgeable, attentive and flexible. They worked hard to make the trip comfortable and adjusted when needed. Smile’s recommendation of the Beijing acrobat show was an unexpected highlight.
We loved the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Terracotta Warriors, pandas and Shanghai Museum. The Peking duck experience was also excellent. Crowds were overwhelming at times, but that was beyond the tour company’s control.
There were a few areas for improvement; dietary restrictions needed better communication with restaurants, domestic airline baggage limits should be explained in advance, and we would have appreciated clearer instructions for high-speed train travel.
Overall, it was a memorable trip with excellent guides, good pacing and very well-managed logistics. We were very glad we chose this tour.
Ken was an AMAZING guide!! One of my favorite tour guides ever. He was so professional and knowledgeable and kind. He really looked after us and made sure everything was handled perfectly. Huge thanks to Ken!!
Joy was an absolute Joy
