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Chinatour.com was established in 2002 in San Francisco. Our original name was China Travel Service International USA, and as time has gone by, Chinatour.com has become one of the most successful and trustworthy China travel agencies offering all kinds of China tour packages for not only Americans but adventurers of all backgrounds.

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Right from our initial inquiry, to the outstanding communication with Sarah, to local guides who met us at the train stations and airports we were in good hands with the staff at The China Guide. Our family of 7 Canadians spent 3 weeks traveling through China and I can't emphasize enough how we appreciated their support from start to finish. Don't hesitate and let The China Guide work with you to plan an itinerary that is perfect for you. Don W on Tripadvisor

First time bring my kids to China, a home which I left over 28 years ago. My American friend recommended this company to me and they did an fantastic job for our 13 days trip in China. Erick from BeiJing are so knowledgeable and arranged the trip perfectly according to the weather and activities. Betty from XiAn covered all of our activities with very relaxing feeling even though we only have 24 hours in XiAn. This is a totally worry free luxury trip, and gave my kids a great impression on their mommy's homeland. We will definitely use this company again to arrange our next trip to China. J W on Tripadvisor

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As China's most famous attraction, the Great Wall of China is an essential stop on all China tours. Commonly considered a wonder of the world, the Great Wall boasts a history of over 2,000 years and stretches more than 3,000 miles across several provinces of northern China, making it one of the most impressive ancient structures on the planet. Virtual Tour of the Great Wall of China Want to visit the Great Wall of China... Read more

Beijing is an enormous municipality abundant in history, culture, beautiful landscapes, and fine cuisine. One of the oldest and largest cities in the world, Beijing boasts a fascinating mixture of old and new, from ancient imperial palaces to modern skyscrapers, providing one-of-a-kind insight into Chinese culture and daily life that you can't get anywhere else. As the cultural and political capital of the country, Beijing is... Read more

Once the beginning and end point of the Silk Road, Xi'an was China's first imperial capital, serving as the center of government throughout several of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, including the famous Qin, Western Han, and Tang dynasties. Xi'an's fantastically rich culture and history have made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in china; in fact, according to our 2019 study on the preferences of... Read more

As China’s most populous city, and one of the largest in the world, Shanghai is alive with an energy quite unlike any other municipality in the Middle Kingdom. Home to the world’s second tallest building, Shanghai's futuristic skyline is instantly recognizable. However, it is not only the innovative infrastructure that makes the city such a unique destination; Shanghai’s undeniably turbulent history has also left its mark... Read more

Thanks to the memerizingly beautiful karst mountains that surround them, Guilin and Yangshuo have long inspired Chinese artists and travelers alike. Apart from their picture-perfect scenery, Guilin and Yangshuo are also home to a variety of unique ethnic minorities, including the Zhuang, Yao, and Miao, offering travelers the opportunity to experience the colorful ethnic culture of this area while enjoying its amazing landscapes... Read more

Located in the heart of Sichuan province, Chengdu is home to one of China's—and the world's—best-loved mammals: the giant panda. Apart from being the best place in China to see and interact with pandas, Chengdu is also a cultural melting pot. Influenced throughout its long history by Tibetan and Mongolian cultures, Chengdu's intriguing past has left its mark on the city's food and culture, and is evidenced in its many temples... Read more

Home to China's first national forest park, the Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Zhangjiajie boasts some of the most spectacular natural sceneries in China, made up of over 3,000 pillar-like mountains. These jaw-dropping mountains are covered with dense vegetation and are known internationally as the inspiration for the "floating mountains" seen in the film Avatar. Because of its stunning landscapes, Zhangjiajie's... Read more

When people think about the highest region on Earth, they imagine the snowy Himalayas and Buddhist monks dressed in bright robes. And while Tibet may sound to some like an incredibly remote region, those who are fortunate enough to visit it may find that the images they have of Tibet are quite right, with snow caps atop the towering Himalayan peaks and Buddhism still an important life part for many Tibetans. Tibet is indeed an... Read more

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From December 1st, 2023 to November 30th, 2024, visitors from France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Singapore, and Malaysia can stay in China for up to 15 days without a visa for travel, business, transit, or visiting friends and family.

Starting March 14th, travelers from Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Switzerland can also enjoy this visa-free entry.

We design private and tailor-made China tours based on your style of travel at reasonable local prices. We are Chinese travel experts who know what your guidebook and foreign agencies don't. To turn your China dreams into amazing experiences, we'll support you 1:1 with a dedicated China expert as you plan, book, and travel!

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The tours below are recommended for families of travelers who would like to have interesting, educational, exciting, adventurous, or relaxing experiences in China. We are happy to customize any of them according to your preferences.

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• 4-Day Guilin Scenic and Ethnic Discovery
• 5-Day Lhasa Classics and Lake Yamdrok Tour
• 8-Day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Tour

Here are some expert planning tips to help you get started:

1. What is the best way to tour China?

China is a very large country, but it has built a comprehensive transportation system of airports, trains, highways, subways, ports, and waterways that is world class in many places.

For Western travelers, we suggest traveling between destinations by air or by high-speed railway. For journeys of more than 1,200 km (720 miles), it is probably better to take a plane. For less than that, a bullet train may be a more convenient and comfortable choice.

For traveling in the remote areas of China, a private transfer is recommended if there is no flight or bullet train.

2. How many days should I spend in China?

For first-timers, we recommend at least 8 days for the classic Beijing–Xi'an–Shanghai route, but a 14-day tour would allow you to experience a cruise on the Yangtze River and see the scenery of Guilin as well.

If you are planning a return trip, we will suggest the optimum number of days according to the destinations you are interested in.

3. How much does a tour of China cost?

The cost ranges from 220 to 350 USD per person per day, based on a private China tour for two persons. This includes domestic transportation, private guides, private transfers, hotels, attraction tickets, and lunches on touring days.

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We are a China-based company and have been serving online customers for over 20 years. We provide private one-stop China trips that are fun and flexible, with the freedom to choose local activities and experiences to make your trip. We are more than happy to customize your unique trip. We are here to help and enhance your tour with more experience and more fun. 

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Glories of China

11 Days | Beijing - Xian - Guilin/Yangshuo - Shanghai

Explore the iconic ‘must-see’ destinations of China from north to south. 

China Adventure Journey

13 Days | Beijing - Xian - Chengdu - Guilin - Shanghai

Immerse yourself in Guilin’s karst landscape and see the cute Giant Pandas in Chengdu.

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15 Days | Shanghai - Xi'an - Dunhuang - Turpan - Jiaohe - Urumqi - Kashgar

Explore the historical, beautiful, and mysterious Silk Route of Old China with this unique tour.

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The classical China tours are designed for first-time travelers to the top destinations while involving the top tourist attractions.

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8 Days | Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai

China Golden Triangle trip is usually chosen by the first-time traveler and includes the Must-sees in China.

China Impression Journey

11 days | Beijing - Xian - Yangtze River - Shanghai

Explore both the ancient cultures and prosperous features and relax on the Yangtze River Cruise.

China Panoramic Impression

16 days | Beijing - Xi'an - Lhasa - Yangtze River Cruise - Shanghai

Explore sacred Tibet and other classic parts of China, enabling you to experience more of the real China.

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I had a great experience during this private 2 days tour organized by Vanessa at China Travel and guided by Gary, a highly professional, friendly and knowledgable guide. In particular the 4 hour Li river cruise on a 4 star boat and the 2 1/2 hour bicycle ride along the Yulong river with fantastic scenery exceeded my expectations! ... more>>

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The paradise you don't want to miss! Alex, I envy you! you live in this beautiful place! and everyone comes here would be so relaxed and happy! Alex has made us feel safe, relaxed, and truly enjoyed the China tour! Alex has great communication skills, fun to talk to, full of knowledge, stories to tell! We recommend Alex to everyone who would appreciate the beauty of Guiling, Yang shuo and China!

We had the best time ever in Yang shuo and Guiling. All thanks to Alex Guan! He is so professional, kind, sense of humour, looked after me and my family so well! I'm planning to take groups of my friend and students to China soon, and hoping to let them have a great experience like I did. Will recommend Alex and his colleagues to ensure a well organised, considered, and enjoyable trip! Thanks so much Alex!

We took a 13 days / 12 nights tour of Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai with this company. We liked a lot. Everything worked perfectly. Our guides in every city were very professional and provided us with all the information and support we need. Mrs Tang, our contact, has always been cordial, helpful and competent. We really enjoyed and recommend this tour of China.

It seems a little difficult for me to figure out which is the best one in my tour because all are wonderful. I really like the Garden of the Master of Nets in Suzhou; it is a classical Chinese garden. For the shooting experience, the Great Wall made me impressed the most, it was just very amazing. Next morning, I enjoyed the beautiful sunrise at the top of the Xianggongshan Hill. Next, we had the cormorant fishing and took many photos with the white beard fisherman and his cormorants standing on his bamboo raft. It was very special that shooting on the Bund in Shanghai they organized. I had such a great shooting experience. This was a bucket list trip for me. Stepping foot on the Great Wall, seeing the Warriors, experiencing the few remaining cormorant fishermen, it was all breathtaking and deeply informative. Alex and Peter provided great insight on their country. 

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Firstly I want to thank you for perfectly organizing things inside our trip in China. Everything was as agreed except one. If you ask my opinion regarding guides the weakest was in Lhasa and strongest were in Shangri-La and Beijing. If you need details – please ask.

In my opinion in all areas of life all people can improve. And there is no end to this process. That way I’m writing to you theses small remarks. But if I have to evaluate the services I have received from your company I can state 10 out of 10!

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We are based in China and have helped thousands of visitors obtain their perfect vacation in China by creating ideal itineraries tailored to individual needs, interests, and budgets. We also will make sure that you are taken care of every step along the way while you are in China. We understand that you are coming to see the best highlights of our Country, so we’ve designed a range of tour packages to choose from which cover the most recommended Chinese highlights and experiences. No matter if you travel as a family, a couple, alone, or in a group, China Discovery can create a suitable valuable trip in the ancient and mysterious China that you have always dreamed of!

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China has reopened its doors to foreign travelers and we are excited to welcome you back! The past three years have been difficult and challenging for the Chinese tourism industry and for all those who love to travel to China. We want to express our gratitude for your support and care during these tough times.

During 2020~2022, despite the huge decrease in the number of customer, we have never stopped improving our services, discovering new highlights in China, and staying optimistic for the return of travel. We are also proud to have helped thousands of expats and guests to explore China through our private tour packages. Some of our clients witnessed the ethnic culture and stunning landscapes of Yunnan, some marveled at the magnificent Gobi desert and the legendary Silk Road culture in Gansu, some explored the remote Xinjiang, some witnessed the Shangri-la scenery in Daocheng Yading, some savored autumn colors in ancient Wuyuan villages, some even hiked the fairytale Yellow Mountain in winter. Check out their inspiring travel stories and useful feedbacks . Hearing about our customers' enjoyment of their trips is the greatest reward for us.

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Jenny’s Shanghai tours is a perfect option for those travelers who would prefer to take their time walking through the old streets of Shanghai and hearing the history and culture behind each place from a local.

Tours include an English-speaking guide who can give you the history and flavor behind each location, in addition to helping you find the best local places to eat around Shanghai.

China Cycling Tours

China Cycling Tours offers some great bike tours in and around Shanghai. This includes tours around the city, mountain biking outside the city and even day trips that will take you from Shanghai to Suzhou to cycle.

Shanghai Insiders

Shanghai Insiders is a unique China tour operator that delivers bespoke sidecar (motorcycle) and jeep tours of Shanghai. This is a great option for group travel to explore unique parts of Shanghai you can’t see on a bike.

Recommended Xian Tour Operators

As one of the oldest cities in China (and one of it’s former capitals), Xi’an is probably one of the most popular tourist destinations outside of Beijing and Shanghai. Once you’ve had a chance to walk the city wall or visit the Terracotta Warriors, you’ll quickly understand why.

Here are three recommended local China travel agencies that can give you an intimate look at this historic area.

Urban Adventures Xian

Urban Adventures Xian offers a number of great options to explore in and around the city (and there’s plenty to see!).

They try to offer a more personal and intimate kind of tour that includes bike tours around the Terracotta Warriors or Lishan, walking history tours within the city and even a Chinese cooking class if that’s something that interests you.

Xian Private Tour

As the name suggests, Xian Private Tours offers customized private tours in addition to popular one-day and multi-day trips around Xi’an. Additionally, you can use them to rent a car and drive for the area, which is nice.

China Xi’an Tour

With more than 15 years of experience in Xi’an, this local agency offers more than the typical Xi’an tour. They have food tours, Muslim quarter tours, “local experience” tours, night tours and they also help arrange car rentals.

Recommended Chengdu Tour Operators

Chengdu is a place that is best known as the home to China’s lovable pandas, and while that’s definitely something you need to experience, there is also a lot more to do around Sichuan. Here are a few of my recommended tours to consider in Chengdu.

And make sure you scroll down to my recommended food tours in China to see some excellent Chengdu options (since Sichuan food is so popular around the world).

Panda Volunteer Tour

Getting to feed and hug a panda is probably one of the most unique China experiences you can have, and Chengdu is the place to do it. There are many Chengdu Panda Bases where you can pay to “volunteer” (it costs ~US$100) and then take a picture with a panda (additional US$150 donation). The volunteer experience is worth the money.

Local Chengdu Tours

Local Chengdu Tours definitely offers day trips to a panda base and even a volunteer program, but they also offer history and culture tours, food tours hiking tours (that they call “Side Trips”) and multi-day city tours that will show you every aspect of the Sichuan culture and history of Chengdu. This city is certainly worth a few days on your itinerary!

Best Southern China Travel Agencies (Yunnan, Guangxi)

The beautiful scenery of Yunnan and Guangxi is unmatched in all of China. More than likely, you’ve seen pictures of these two provinces without realizing it – they are that iconic.

The best part about these locations is that in addition to stunning scenery, they also boast a variety of ethnic groups worth visiting.

Here are a few of the best China tour operators who can show you around southern China.

Explore Beyond (China) – Recommended

Explore Beyond is a bespoke tour company that operates tours in Wuyuan, Guilin, Guizhou and Yunnan.

Unlike other travel agencies, they offer private, all-inclusive tours hosted by what they call a “personal Explorer” who drives, guides, hosts and facilitates your experience.

Your guide will be a resident foreigner and Chinese who have both lived or worked abroad long-term. This is an excellent way to really experience southern China!

Bike Yunnan Tours

If you’re up for it, I highly recommend you try to bike around Yunnan. It’s a province whose beauty lends itself to amazing bike tours. Join one of their groups for a guided tour or rent a bike to use on your own.

Guilin Li River Tours

How about this: instead of the typical tourist photo of the amazing Guilin River, you jump in a helicopter or a river boat to get a more unique view. Pretty cool, huh!? That’s what Guilin Li River Tours offers.

Best Western China Travel Agencies (Tibet, Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai)

It would be a crime to forget about the wilds of western China. Each of the four provinces (Xinjiang, Tibet, Gansu & Qinghai) are unique in their own right and offer memorable experience for those who are willing to take the time.

And that’s the thing: getting out to west China is time-intensive. The area is so large that you’ll be spending quite a bit of time on transportation. It’s worth it, though!

For travel to Xinjiang , you’ll want to use a Uyghur-run travel agency. The Uyghur are the majority people group here and the family that runs Old Road Tours are some of the best in the business.

GoToTibet provides various private tours and small group tours at affordable prices. They offer not only regular tour itineraries, but also trekking, cycling & motorbike tours in Tibet.

Gansu / Qinghai

Gansu and Qinghai may not be on the top of your “must-see” list…but it should be. Aside from gorgeous scenery, these places allow you to experience Tibetan culture without going to Tibet.

Best China Food Tours – Tasty Travel!

Finally, I’d like to touch on another growing segment of travel in the country – China food tours .

As recently as just five years ago, very few food tours existed. Now, they’re everywhere. Here are the three companies I recommend you connect with if you find joy in trying local food you had no idea you would love.

Lost Plate China Food Tours

Lost Plate is a larger company that operates not only in China, but also Cambodia and even the United States.

They offer food tours around Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Xi’an, so you’ll want to check out what they have to offer if you’ll be visiting any of these cities.

And trust me – a food tour is one of those experiences you won’t regret trying!

Chengdu Food Tours

Sichuan food is famous all across China and the world, and nobody knows it better than Chengdu Food Tours. They’ll bring you to the restaurants where the locals eat and allow you to try a number of different dishes. Great day tour!

UnTour Food Tours

Similar to Lost Plate, UnTour operates in multiple cities across China, including Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu and Hong Kong. The promise to give you the experience of “eating like a local” and there’s no doubt you’ll love it!

Final Thoughts | Recommended China Travel Agencies

As you can tell, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to using a China travel agency. There are plenty more options to choose from, obviously, but these are the tour operators I recommend personally.

Even if you’re a solo traveler, it’s worth taking a look at many of the day trips that are available. There are some things you just can’t see (or don’t know to see) on your own, which is one of the advantages of tour groups vs solo travel in China.

If you’ve had experience with other China tour operators and you think it was amazing, connect with me and let me know!

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How to Choose the Best China Tour or Travel Agency – The Complete Guide

This article is based on our personal experience of taking tours in China from 2008 up until now. We have had the opportunity to explore tours organized by both international agencies and local Chinese companies. Additionally, we have also worked as consultants for the Chinese Government and local travel agencies, providing our insights and expertise.

What are the most popular China tours?

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“Classic China” Tours

Unless you have specific wishes (such as seeing Everest), if this is the first time you’re visiting China, I suggest you start in Beijing, which I compare to Rome because everywhere you go, you’ll stumble upon something interesting.

Here are the most common tours that start in Beijing:

Only Beijing

To get more detailed information, you can check our comprehensive guide about the tours in Beijing .

Beijing-Xi’an-Shanghai

Beijing-Xi’an-Guilin-Shanghai

Beijing-Xi’an-Chengdu-Chongqing-Yangtze-Yichang-Shanghai

Beijing-datong-pingyao-xi’an-guilin-shanghai, tibet tours.

Tibet tours rank among the most popular tours in China. However, it’s important to note that visiting Tibet differs from other regions. Special permits are required to enter, and foreigners are only permitted to visit the autonomous region if they arrange a tour with a registered tour agency.

To learn more about the specific requirements, you can check our comprehensive guide on Tours in Tibet . It provides detailed information and insights to help you navigate your Tibetan adventure.

Lhasa-Everest Base Camp-Kathmandu

Lhasa-everest base camp-lhasa, lhasa-shigatse-lhasa, lhasa – yamdrok lake, mount kailash and lake manasarovar, silk road tours.

Silk Road tours primarily focus on the lesser-known northwest region of China, one of the most diverse and beautiful areas of the country.

Dunhuang – Urumqi – Kashgar

Lanzhou – zhangye – dunhuang – turpan – urumqi – kashgar, lanzhou – xiahe – tongren – xining – zhangye – dunhuang – turpan – urumqi, sichuan tours.

Chengdu-Leshan-Mount Emei-Chengdu

Jiuzhaigou and huanglong, yangtze river cruise, khan tibetan region and the western sichuan, kungfu tour: visit to the shaolin temple.

Click here to read our complete guide to the “Kungfu Tour”

How to spot an honest travel agency?

Here what I suggest to looking at:

Does the agency provides a “safe” payment method?

Sure, Western Union is awesome because the payment arrives in a few minutes. However, you can’t track the transaction. This is the reason for which many scammers ONLY accept payments through Western Union or an offshore bank account (Hong Kong, Cayman Islands and so on). This is true for any international transaction, and not only for tours. Therefore, ask your agency if you can pay through wire transfer or Paypal.

How does the agency’s website look like?

Generally speaking, scammers have a short-term view. In addition, they need to close their website and start a new one every time somebody takes the time to legally pursue them. A great website doesn’t guarantee that the agency is honest, however, if an agency has invested time and money into building a beautiful and functional website, it’s probably honest and long-term focused.

Is the sales manager pushy?

An agency that has a decent turnover and many customers doesn’t need to be pushy. Watch out for pushy sales managers!

Are the guides honest?

The first time I came to China with a tour, our guide kept bringing us to overpriced shops in the hope that we would buy something (The vendors pay a commission to the guides that bring customers. Now I know that this is a typical “scam” in China).

And most importantly… What does previous customers say?

While you can judge some of the points I listed by yourself (Is the sale manager pushy? Can I pay with wire transfer or Paypal?), the only way to know if the guides are honest is to read the referrals that previous customers have left on the website of the agency you chose. Every reputable agency will have a referrals page with the feedback of previous customers.

Also, check the Facebook and Twitter accounts of the agency. Do they have any followers? Most importantly, do they interact with them? What are other people saying? What are the comments of the previous customers on social networks?

What should I look before to book a China tour?

Besides the overall honesty of the agency, I would consider the following points:

Can the agency help me obtain a Chinese travel visa?

Getting a visa for China is extremely tricky. Any decent travel agency will help you get a travel visa (also called L Visa).

Do I have any flexibility in my itinerary?

A good agency will usually offer some flexibility in itineraries or will at least have a large number of tours to choose from. If the agency only offers two to three itineraries, it’s probably new and has limited resources and experience.

Will the agency send someone to pick me up at the airport?

The main reason for booking your trip with a travel agency is to minimize hassle. The first hour in a new country is always the worst because you’ll feel lost – especially if you’ve never been to Asia – and airports are full of scammers (especially at the moment of getting in a taxi). A good agency will send someone to pick you up at the airport.

Will the agency organize my internal trips?

China is huge. If you’re planning to visit more than one city, make sure that the travel agency of your choice will handle domestic flights /train rides for you.

What does the tour’s price include?

In my experience, the basic requirements are a guide, domestic plane/ train / bus tickets, hotels fees and attraction tickets (example: will you have to pay the entrance ticket for the Forbidden City or is it included in the tour price?). Food, international plane tickets and visa fees are usually only included in the price when clearly specified.

What will be the overall quality of the hotels?

This is tricky because it depends on how much you’re willing to spend: if your total budget for a tour is 600 USD, you can forget about four stars hotels. However, even among two to three stars hotels, there may be large differences. I’ve slept in quite decent and clean two star hotels in China. Nonetheless, I’ve also slept in completely shitty two star hotels.

Again… What does previous customers say?

Where should i buy my tour.

I suggest that you buy your tour from an agency based in China. There are two main reasons:

First of all, an agency that is based in China will, most likely, specialize in China tours. I strongly suggest avoiding huge tour operators that offer tours in any part of the world, as they won’t be “China experts.” It’s a bit like the difference between a local restaurant and a global fast food chain: from which one do you expect the best quality? The same goes for tours.

Moreover, a travel agency that has offices in every city will have to deal with huge overhead costs (the rent of the offices, the travel agents’ salary and so on). An agency that only has offices in China will have less expenses and will probably be in a position to offer you a better deal.

If you live in China, this is different, as you may find the office of a local agency in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. In this case, there is little difference between buying the tour online or in a physical agency.

When shall I book a tour and when shall I travel by myself?

I suggest you to book a tour if…

You want to visit Tibet

Nowadays the ONLY way to visit Tibet is through a licensed travel agency that will provide you with a TTB Permit (Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit, necessary everywhere in Tibet) and a PSB Permit (also called Alien Travel Permit, necessary to visit “special” areas such as Everest base camp).

Note that the cost of your Tibet tour should include the mentioned travel documents as part of the fee. Finally, if the agency has an office in Lhasa, you’ll be less likely to have problems with your TTB or PSB Permit.

You have more money than time

Organizing a trip to China takes time. You have to get a visa, choose a rough itinerary, book the hotels, book the domestic flights and so on. Also, if you only have 7-10 days to spend in China and want to visit several cities or provinces, getting on a tour will allow you to see many more destinations as you won’t get lost and you won’t have to figure out where the train station or the hotel is and so on.

Clearly, if you have time and you love to get lost (I do), then a tour isn’t the best option for you.

You have never traveled outside your country

Once you can drive a Volkswagen Golf you can easily learn how to drive a truck. The same applies for traveling: if you’ve already traveled around the world, a trip to China shouldn’t scare you.

Sure, the culture is different. And yes, outside Shanghai very few people will speak English. However, the internet offers a ton of information (you can start by digging into the articles of this website). Besides Tibet where you can only travel with a tour, if you already have some experience, it shouldn’t be too difficult for you to travel around China alone (as long as you are patient and open to the unknown).

However, if you have no travel experience or you don’t think you can adapt to something completely different from your country, booking a tour may be your best bet.

Should I book a private or a group tour?

A group tour is often cheaper while a private tour gives you much more flexibility. It’s up to you. Keep in mind that if you are at least three to four people, it’s possible that the price for a group or a private tour will be the same. Ask the agency!

How to prepare my trip and what to bring to China?

We published one of the most comprehensive articles that you can find on the web on getting a Chinese Visa. Click here to learn the details . Keep in mind that a good agency will help you get the Visa by providing you with an invitation letter.

Get travel insurances and the right vaccines

Again, we published a whole article on the topic. Here you’ll find all the info you need to know about travel insurance and why you need it .

There are no compulsory vaccines for visiting China. However, I recommend that you check with your doctor to see if you’re vaccinated for diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT), polio, typhoid, hepatitis A and hepatitis B. If you aren’t vaccinated or your vaccines are out of date, I suggest that you update your vaccines .

Book your international flight

Click here to read our complete guide on China flights .

What shoul I bring to China?

This is a question that I receive often. My answer is that you don’t need to bring anything special besidse some medicines (I recommend aspirin, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrhea drugs), warm clothes if you’re a coming in winter and a couple of books if you like to read.

Other frequently asked questions

Except for a few regions of China such as Tibet, it’s not necessary to hire a tour. However, as we mention in this article, in some cases it’s recommendable to take a tour to make your trip easier.

In China, tips are rarely given, whether in restaurants, hotels or other services. Even so, many services oriented at foreigners have become accustomed to receiving tips, so drivers and tour guides are likely expecting a tip for their work.

Due to the size of the country, China’s climate varies greatly, and different parts of the country can be visited during different times of the year while enjoying a pleasant climate. Still, the best time to visit China is the month of September and October, when it isn’t too hot and there isn’t excessive rain. However, you should avoid the first week of October, during which a national holiday takes place, which means that tourist areas are saturated with domestic tourism.

In the majority of the country, in theory the tap water is drinkable and not too many precautions have to be taken when brushing your teeth or even rinsing food. However, Chinese people never drink tap water unless it has been boiled beforehand, which means that it’s recommended that you only drink bottled water or water that has been boiled. Restaurants tend to offer hot water or tea, which means you don’t have to worry about this aspect.

The official currency of China is the Chinese Yuan and the majority places don’t accept other currencies. There are places where they are accustomed to dealing with tourists, such as counterfeit markets, where they will also accept other currencies, but it’s obvious that the price will be a lot higher than if you pay in the local currency.

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