China Visa Free Tours + Layovers Tours

China Visa Free Tours + Layovers Tours

Discover the best China visa free tours and layovers tours with ChinaTours.com

Short on time, but still want a real experience of China?

A layover tour is the perfect solution.

Travel smart and make full use of your layovers from China’s transit airports and enjoy the best of the city by taking one of our carefully selected visa free tours in Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou and many other short stay China destinations.

With China’s 72-hour and 144-hour visa free travel policy, you can enjoy a short China layover tour and still experience the very best this wonderful country has to offer.

Our China visa-free tours and layover tours are available both as private and small group tours. Recognising that time is at a premium for travellers wanting this type of tour, we organise:

  • Transfers, no problem
An airport transfer service and a responsible driver and travel guide
  • Custom routes, too easy
Carefully designed routes and a flexible customized itinerary that allow you to optimise the available time
  • Direct access
Tours that take you straight to the destination’s highlights, with no unnecessary shopping stops on the way.

International airports of eleven Chinese cities offer a 72 hours visa-free stay application service.

ChinaTours.com provide tours in five of these destinations – Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou.


Tours

With tours ranging in length from half day, one day, and right up to six days, you’ll be glad you made the best of your short stay in China.

Taipei City Tour


Destination
Taipei
Tour Type
Private

Taipei City Tour

Taipei City Tour

3 Day Taipei Tour


Destination
Taipei
Tour Type
Private

3 Day Taipei Tour

3 Day Taipei Tour

Taipei Day Tour


Destination
Taipei
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

Taipei Day Tour

Taipei Day Tour

7 Days Taiwan Family Tour


Destination
Taipei Taroko Gorge Yilan Jiufen Yehliu Geopark
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

7 Days Taiwan Family Tour

7 Days Taiwan Family Tour

4 Day Hong Kong + Macau Tour


Destination
Hong Kong Macau
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

4 Day Hong Kong + Macau Tour

4 Day Hong Kong + Macau Tour

Shanghai City Day Tour


Destination
Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

Shanghai City Day Tour

Shanghai City Day Tour

Shanghai – Hangzhou Day Tour


Destination
Hangzhou
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

Shanghai – Hangzhou Day Tour

Shanghai – Hangzhou Day Tour

Shanghai - Suzhou Day Tour


Destination
Suzhou
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

Shanghai - Suzhou Day Tour

Shanghai - Suzhou Day Tour

2 Day Xi'an Express Tour


Destination
Xi’an
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

2 Day Xi'an Express Tour

2 Day Xi'an Express Tour
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3 Day Xi'an Highlights Tour


Destination
Xi’an
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

3 Day Xi'an Highlights Tour

3 Day Xi'an Highlights Tour

Xi'an Day Tour


Destination
Xi’an
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

Xi'an Day Tour

Xi'an Day Tour

3 Day Guangzhou Tour


Destination
Guangzhou
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

3 Day Guangzhou Tour

3 Day Guangzhou Tour

Guangzhou Day Tour


Destination
Guangzhou
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

Guangzhou Day Tour

Guangzhou Day Tour

Magnificent Leshan Giant Buddha Day Tour


Destination
Chengdu
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

Magnificent Leshan Giant Buddha Day Tour

Magnificent Leshan Giant Buddha Day Tour

Chengdu – Dujiangyan Panda Base Day Tour (Panda Keeper)


Destination
Chengdu
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

Chengdu – Dujiangyan Panda Base Day Tour (Panda Keeper)

Chengdu – Dujiangyan Panda Base Day Tour (Panda Keeper)

Chengdu Highlights & Giant Panda Day Tour


Destination
Chengdu
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

Chengdu Highlights & Giant Panda Day Tour

Chengdu Highlights & Giant Panda Day Tour

2 Day Beijing Tour


Destination
Beijing
Tour Type
Private

2 Day Beijing Tour

2 Day Beijing Tour

4 Day Beijing Tour


Destination
Beijing
Tour Type
Private

4 Day Beijing Tour

4 Day Beijing Tour

1 Day Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour


Destination
Beijing
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

1 Day Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour

1 Day Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour

1 Day Forbidden City & Mutianyu Great Wall Tour


Destination
Beijing
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

1 Day Forbidden City & Mutianyu Great Wall Tour

1 Day Forbidden City & Mutianyu Great Wall Tour

1 Day Forbidden City & Summer Palace Tour


Destination
Beijing
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

1 Day Forbidden City & Summer Palace Tour

1 Day Forbidden City & Summer Palace Tour

We tailor tours to suit travellers who want to experience real China, so let us help you find the right tour for you.

Please Note

Visa-free China travel applies only if you are travelling to a third destination, not your original departure destination. It is also only available in certain cities in China, such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Please speak to one of our consultants if you require further details.

If you can’t see what you’re looking for, talk to us.

We’d love to help you find the best short stay and layover options available in China.

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Testimonials


Janet Y
Janet Y
Reviewed on March 22, 2026
Tripadvisor score Only way to travel in China with China Tours

Mar 2026 • Friends

The best experience with a personal travel guide. Very accommodating. You will be spoiled by their over the top service. Very knowledgeable in every aspect of China's history. Expedient and best times and entrances to parks and attractions. Guides were very friendly and caring.
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Stefan B
Stefan B
Reviewed on March 20, 2026
Tripadvisor score Great experience!

Mar 2026 • Solo

I chose China Tours for an 11 day Beijing, Xi’an, Zhangjiajie tour and it was seamless. The travel agent, Lora, was attentive and committed to customer service throughout the planning stages.

Throughout the tour, I felt safe and comfortable with each driver and tour guide. The tour guides were knowledgeable, warm and so enthusiastic. I had such a lovely time - the Great Wall was one of the best days of my life.

Doing a tour in China is highly recommended as they have their own ecosystems (apps for purchases etc), and a tour made everything so much easier!
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Adam D
Adam D
Reviewed on March 17, 2026
Tripadvisor score First-class small group tour and customer care

Mar 2026 • Couples

Lora from China Tours provided us with a first-class experience from start to finish. Outstanding customer service and always accommodating to our needs. They made our holiday to China even more special by organising everything for us and even accomadated our additional day request to go to Three Kingdom Town in Wuxi.
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Fearless489773
Fearless489773
Reviewed on March 09, 2026
Tripadvisor score A Dream Come True

Feb 2026 • Couples

Following our recent retirement we wanted to fulfil our dream of seeing the Terracotta Army in Xi’an and Giant Pandas in Chengdu. We had a planned annual trip to Hong Kong over the Chinese New Year period so we wanted to add a trip to China by train. We knew it can be difficult to navigate around China for non mandarin speakers, but we also did not fancy being part of a large tour group, therefore we explored the possibility of a private tour. We did some online research and came across China Tours Xi’an. From the moment of our first contact, we were so impressed with the care and professionalism of our travel consultant Dora. She understood the key places we wanted to visit and she built a recommendation itinerary for us around them and to our amazement, we wouldn’t be just seeing giant pandas but would be keepers for the day at the Panda Base. A quotation was received promptly which covered the costs of hotel, private guide, private car/driver, admission costs, as well as train tickets between Xi’an and Chengdu. The booking was secured with a deposit payment with balance payable a month before the trip. Both of our tour guides Jenny at Xi’an and Andie at Chengdu were knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic. Our dedicated drivers and transports were excellent. Of course, we were not disappointed with the Terracotta Army, but Jenny’s useful hint in forgetting about personal space to get to the front for the best view ensured that we did get the best view even with the huge crowds! The giant pandas were the highlight, we fell in love with these fluffy bears, such delightful and gentle creatures. Thank you China Tours for making our dreams come true, a particular big thanks to Dora for coming to the rescue when our return journey to Hong Kong which was not organised by China Tours didn’t go as planned, your help and professionalism is so appreciated by us. We would highly recommend China Tours for visitors to China.
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Anto
Anto
Reviewed on Feb 02, 2026
Tripadvisor score Thanks China Tours

Jan 2026 • Couples

We used China Tours to plan a six day itinerary to cover the Great Wall and Terracotta Army. China Tours planned and executed a seamless experience that was just excellent! We saw and experienced far more than we had initially expected. The guides in both Beijing and Xi'an were excellent with an incredible knowledge.
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Derik H
Derik H
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Tripadvisor score Fantastic Family Adventure

Jan 2026

What an amazing trip in China. China tours did a fantastic job planning out my 12 day trip in China! Dora was very helpful in planning the trip and making adjustments as needed based on what type of experience I was looking for. Not only was she accommodating but she also went out of the way to help me get in contact with the orphanage institution that I was from in China. The main goal of this trip was to visit my home town that I grew up in and to explore China. Dora helped achieve those goals and made a great itinerary. We went to Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Lishui, and Hong Kong. Everything went seamless and smooth and the private tour guides were amazing. I would highly recommend using China tours for visiting China!
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Maxime M
Maxime M
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Tripadvisor score Very good experience

Dec 2025

I went on a family trip in China, going from Hong Kong (arranged by us), to Guilin, Chengdu, Xi'an, and Beijing (arranged by China Tours). The agency provided us with hotels, guides, and transportation, and was available to answer our questions (we used emails and WeChat to communicate, but other options might be available). We generally had a wonderful trip, with very nice attractions, nice guides as well, and a good balance between attractions and personal time. I will recommend China Tours to my acquaintances that want to do a tour in China.
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ErronW
ErronW
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Tripadvisor score Amazing trip to Beijing

Dec 2025 • Couples

We had an amazing time in Beijing and it was our first trip to China. Glad that we chose China tours to organise the trip, thank you Martha!

Our guide, Li, and the driver Sun, were very attentive and helpful and they are insightful! Every day was fantastic, we were taken to the Great Wall at Mutianyu point and took chairlift up. We then took the Toboggan down which was so much fun.

The experience around Forbidden City was also mesmerising. It felt like stepping back in time. We love all the historical stories. Li also took us to the Summer palace where we saw beautiful paintings along the endless corridor and we walked alongside the frozen lake. They were on time but never rushed, so it was relaxing. The hotel, The Regent Beijing was fabulous, the room, the food, location all was perfect. Thank you for organising this trip and we had precious happy memories!
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