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Private China tours, curated experiences, and small-group adventures designed around you. Explore our China tour packages and dive into our China travel guides to plan your journey.

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China Tour Collection

Top China Tours: Curated Journeys & Authentic Local Experiences

From the imperial grandeur of Beijing to the misty peaks of Zhangjiajie, our China tours are more than itineraries — they are curated journeys that reveal the soul of the Middle Kingdom.

2-Day Beijing City Tour with Private Beijing Guide | Imperial Heritage & Great Wall
Private Tours
2 days / 1 nightHeritage & Culture
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2-Day Beijing City Tour with Private Beijing Guide | Imperial Heritage & Great Wall

Morning Market → Temple of Heaven → Forbidden City → Tiananmen Square → Mutianyu Great Wall →Summer Palace

THE LOCAL DIFFERENCE

Explore Beijing’s royal past through magnificent architecture, traditions, and stories from centuries ago.

Experience authentic Beijing through daily customs, traditional communities, and the city’s unique atmosphere.

Family InteractivePrivate English-speaking guideClassic China
From $122

Preset private route

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1-Day Chengdu City Tour: Chengdu Panda Research Base, People's Park, and Jinli Ancient Street Exploration
Private Tours
1 dayClassic China
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1-Day Chengdu City Tour: Chengdu Panda Research Base, People's Park, and Jinli Ancient Street Exploration

Chengdu Panda Research Base → People's Park → Jinli Ancient Street

THE LOCAL DIFFERENCE

Get up close to adorable giant pandas and red pandas to capture lovely animal moments and enjoy heartwarming wildlife e…

Immerse yourself in authentic local tea rituals and savor classic tea flavors to experience time-honored Chinese teahou…

Flexible pacePrivate English-speaking guideFamily friendly
From $52

Preset private route

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Shanghai 2 Day Tour: Explore Shanghai Heritage & Zhujiajiao Water Town Charm
Private Tours
2 days / 1 nightClassic China
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Shanghai 2 Day Tour: Explore Shanghai Heritage & Zhujiajiao Water Town Charm

Yuyuan Garden & Bazaar → Wukang Building → Tianzifang → Starbucks Reserve Roastery → Nanjing Road → The Bund → Zhujiajiao Water Town

THE LOCAL DIFFERENCE

Explore Shanghai’s must-see attractions, from the historic Yuyuan Garden and lively Nanjing Road to the stunning skylin…

Discover the city’s unique character through Wukang Building and Tianzifang, where historic architecture meets artistic…

Family friendlyLocal marketCBD Skylines
From $103

Preset private route

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Shanghai One Day Tour: Explore Old Town, French Concession & Iconic City Highlights
Private Tours
1 dayClassic China
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Shanghai One Day Tour: Explore Old Town, French Concession & Iconic City Highlights

Yuyuan Garden & Bazaar → Old French Concession → Jade Buddha Temple → Nanjing Road→ The Bund

THE LOCAL DIFFERENCE

Accompanied by your guide, tour Yuyuan Garden. Grasp the design wisdom of ancient scholar gardens and the elegant taste…

Pay a visit to Jade Buddha Temple enshrined with jade Buddha statues. Comprehend how traditional Chinese buildings carr…

LuxuryClassicalBest Seller
From $48

Preset private route

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Theme Categories

China Tours by Theme: Culture, Food, Adventure & Family Experiences

Not every traveler wants the same China. Some come for the adrenaline of hiking through Zhangjiajie. Others for the quiet rituals of a Chengdu teahouse, or the flavors of a midnight street-food crawl in Xi'an. Our China tours are organized by theme — so you can choose the journey that moves you, not just the destination.

Classic China tour category
Theme32 tours
Imperial iconsHigh-speed railFirst-time route

Shenzhen · Humen Pearl River Bridge · Shenzhen Bay Park · Lianhua Mountain Park · Splendid China Folk Culture Village

Classic China

Headline China routes connecting imperial capitals, scenic highlights, and Shanghai finishes.

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Adventure tour category
Theme14 tours
MountainsActive daysBig scenery

Chengdu · Four Girls Mountain Shuangqiao Valley · Siguniang Town · Zhonglu Tibetan Village · Moshi Park

Adventure

Mountain scenery, ancient towns, rail-linked routes, and more active touring days.

Scenery seekersView theme
Family Tours tour category
Theme6 tours
PandasEasy pacingPrivate guide

Xi'an · Terracotta Warriors · Bell and Drum Towers · Muslim Quarter · Guangzhou

Family Tours

Panda-led, flexible, and family-friendly products across Chengdu and Sichuan routes.

FamiliesView theme
Food & Culinary tour category
Theme2 tours
Local tablesHot potTea culture

Shanghai · Zhang Garden · Nanjing Road · Yuyuan Old Street · The Bund & Huangpu River Night Cruise

Food & Culinary

Local tables, markets, tea culture, and regional flavors woven into China routes.

Food loversView theme
Heritage & Culture tour category
Theme37 tours
Historic capitalsMuseumsOld streets

Shenzhen · Huizhou West Lake Scenic Area · Xunliao Bay · Dameisha Beach · Lianhuashan Park

Heritage & Culture

Historic capitals, classical gardens, architecture, and culture-first city routing.

Culture-focusedView theme
Photography tour category
Theme17 tours
Explore dramatic peaksVisit Jingdezhen’s ceramicWalk UNESCO-listed ancient

Huangshan · Mount Huangshan · Hongcun Village · Tunxi Old Street · Jingdezhen

Photography

Published products in the Photography theme.

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Private China travel planning with rail and transfer logistics
10+ private planning

Large Groups / Corporate / Custom Planning / Dedicated Service

Custom China Tours for Large Groups & Private Teams

Planning a China trip for a larger group requires more than a standard tour. We design fully customized itineraries with group logistics, hotels, dining, transportation, guides, and special arrangements tailored to your needs.

15+ travelers, corporate groups, incentive trips, school groups, and private family gatherings.

Our team handles: Route planning, hotel selection, restaurant arrangements, private vehicles, multilingual guides, and special visit requests.

How it works: Share your requirements → Our travel advisors create a tailored proposal → Confirm details and proceed with booking.

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Small Group Travel Collection

Small Group Tours in China: Authentic Journeys with Local Experiences

Explore China with a small group of travelers through carefully selected routes, authentic local experiences, and expert-led guidance. Each tour is designed for a more personal and flexible way to discover China, with confirmed departure dates and professional support from our local team.

5-Day Beijing Essentials: History, Culture & Hidden Gems
5 days / 4 nights
Classic China
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5-Day Beijing Essentials: History, Culture & Hidden Gems

Beijing

Max 8 travelersFixed dates TBC

Route Highlights

Explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven with clear explanations of how Beijing's imperial la…

Walk one of Beijing’s most scenic Great Wall sections with enough time for photos, light hiking, and a calmer experienc…

Great Wall sunriseHutong family visitPeking duck feast
From $719

Beijing icons with hidden corners

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Golden Triangle Express: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai Small Group Adventure
9 days / 8 nights
Classic China
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE

Golden Triangle Express: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai Small Group Adventure

Beijing → Xi'an → Shanghai

Max 10 travelersFixed dates TBC

Route Highlights

Cover Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai in one coherent route that explains imperial history, ancient capitals, and contempo…

Experience China’s rail network while reducing airport friction and keeping the journey connected from city to city.

High-speed railTerracotta WarriorsThe Bund walk
From $1,279

Classic China by small group

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Explore China Destinations

Discover China’s Most Iconic Destinations & Hidden Gems

Discover China’s most popular travel destinations, including Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Xi’an, Chengdu, Guilin, and beyond. Explore our destination guides to find the perfect experiences for your trip to China.

Beijing, China
Beijing

China's imperial capital and a natural first chapter for China journeys, pairing the Forbidden City, Great Wall, hutong neighborhoods, food culture, and rail-ready onward routes.

City highlights

Choose the right Great Wall section around crowd level, walking pace, season, and photography goals.
Connect Forbidden City, Jingshan, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace into one imperial story arc.
Balance monument-heavy days with hutong walks, courtyard dining, noodles, snacks, and Peking duck.
20 toursFrom $56
Tours
Shanghai, China
Shanghai

The Paris of the East — Art Deco architecture, Michelin-starred restaurants, and futuristic skyline.

City highlights

The Bund at golden hour — Art Deco meets futuristic Pudong skyline
French Concession walking tour with a local architect
Water town day trip to Zhujiajiao or Suzhou
23 toursFrom $46
Tours
Xi'an, China
Xi'an

The ancient capital where the Silk Road began. Home to the Terracotta Warriors and 3,000 years of continuous history.

City highlights

Terracotta Warriors with an archaeologist guide
Muslim Quarter food crawl — 1,300 years of halal cuisine
Cycle the ancient city walls at sunset
15 toursFrom $55
Tours
Guilin, China
Guilin

Karst peaks, misty rivers, and emerald rice terraces — the landscape that inspired a thousand years of Chinese poetry.

City highlights

Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
Longji Rice Terraces at sunrise
Cormorant fishing with a local fisherman
4 toursFrom $639
Tours
Chengdu, China
Chengdu

Chengdu is Sichuan's relaxed gateway for panda mornings, teahouse culture, hot pot, Taoist mountains, Leshan, and private side trips across western China.

City highlights

Morning panda base visit planned around active feeding windows
People's Park teahouse, mahjong, and old Chengdu street life
Private Sichuan food route with spice-level control
25 toursFrom $58
Tours
Hangzhou, China
Hangzhou

Marco Polo's 'City of Heaven' — West Lake, Longjing tea plantations just an hour from Shanghai.

City highlights

Longjing tea picking with a 4th-generation tea family
West Lake boat ride at sunset
Lingyin Temple — one of China's most important Buddhist sites
18 toursFrom $42
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Read selected Tripadvisor feedback from travelers who planned China trips with Your Way Holiday.

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James & Sarah Mitchell

United Kingdom · Grand China rail journey

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“Standing on the Great Wall at sunrise with no other tourists in sight was the highlight of our China tour. The guide arranged a home-cooked lunch in a Beijing hutong with a family who had lived there for generations.”

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Elena Rossi

Italy · Ancient capitals and Hangzhou

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“We picked tea leaves with a family whose ancestors farmed Longjing for generations. The tea ceremony that followed was the most memorable moment of our China trip.”

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Mark Thompson

United States · Classic China private tour

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“Every guide felt like a friend who happened to know thousands of years of stories. The quiet Forbidden City experience was something we will never forget.”

Signature China Experiences

Discover Unique China Trips with Local Experiences

Explore China through unforgettable experiences that reveal the culture, flavors, landscapes, and traditions of each region. From private tea experiences and cultural discoveries to mountain adventures and local food journeys, every trip is crafted to help you experience China differently.

Luxury Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour: VIP Skip-the-Line Experience from Beijing
Beijing · Xi'an · Northern China
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Luxury Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour: VIP Skip-the-Line Experience from Beijing

A fully private, crowd-free way to see the Mutianyu Great Wall: skip-the-line access, a private guide and driver from Beijing, and a flexible itinerary built around your pace.

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Private Banquet & Night Cruise on the Jinjiang River: A Luxury Chengdu Evening
Shanghai · Hangzhou · Eastern China
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Private Banquet & Night Cruise on the Jinjiang River: A Luxury Chengdu Evening

A fully private night cruise on Chengdu's Jinjiang River aboard an elegant Chinese-style painted boat, with a curated light-Sichuan banquet, cultural narration, and city lights away from tourist traffic.

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Private Winery Day Trip from Beijing: Chateau Sanggan & Canaan Winery Tasting
Chengdu · Guilin · Zhangjiajie
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Private Winery Day Trip from Beijing: Chateau Sanggan & Canaan Winery Tasting

A private wine-estate journey to Chateau Sanggan and Canaan Winery in Huailai, with vineyard tours, cellar access, professional tastings, and gourmet dining less than two hours from Beijing.

Explore This Region
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The Your Way Holiday Difference

Why Travelers Choose Your Way Holiday for China Travel

More than a tour booking platform, we are a team of local specialists creating personalized China vacation packages with meaningful experiences, flexible itineraries, and trusted support. Our guides share authentic stories, local insights, and the China they truly know.

Born & Raised Local Guides

Every guide is a native of their city with deep family roots. They do not recite scripts — they share childhood memories, neighborhood secrets, and personal stories.

Fully Customizable

Adjust departure times, swap restaurants, add private experiences, or extend a day — every detail is shaped around your pace, interests, and energy level.

24/7 On-Ground Support

Our local support team is available around the clock via WhatsApp — whether you need a last-minute restaurant reservation or directions at midnight.

Transparent Pricing

The price you see is the price you pay. We itemize every cost upfront — entrance tickets, meals, transport, guide fees — with no hidden surprises.

Flexible Cancellation

Cancel or reschedule up to 48 hours before departure with a full refund. For multi-day tours, partial refunds up to 7 days in advance.

Award-Winning Service

Recognized by TripAdvisor, Travel + Leisure, and National Geographic. Our proudest metric is a 4.9-star average from over 10,000 guest reviews.

GUIDES
China Travel Insights

Expert Tips to Plan Your China Trip

From visa updates and destination guides to local food, transportation tips, and cultural experiences, our team shares practical insights to help you travel China with confidence and discover more along the way.

China with Kids: Complete Family Travel Guide
China with Kids
6 min read

China with Kids: Complete Family Travel Guide

China is a great family destination: Great Wall, pandas, theme parks, high-speed trains, and family-friendly cities. The key is a relaxed pace, central hotels, and a route matched to your child's age.

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2026 US to China Travel Guide: Visa Application & Cross-Border Travel Handbook for American Visitors
Visa & Entry
3 min read

2026 US to China Travel Guide: Visa Application & Cross-Border Travel Handbook for American Visitors

A practical handbook for American travelers covering China visa rules, visa-free transit, application channels, documents, costs, flights, arrival procedures, and common mistakes.

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China Adds UK and Canada to 30-Day Visa-Free Entry in 2026
China Travel News
4 min read

China Adds UK and Canada to 30-Day Visa-Free Entry in 2026

China expanded its 30-day visa-free entry program to British and Canadian passport holders in February 2026, making short private tours, family visits, and multi-city China routes easier to plan.

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Best Time to Visit China: A Complete Guide 2026
Best Time to Visit
11 min read

Best Time to Visit China: A Complete Guide 2026

A season-by-season planning guide covering weather, crowds, photography, budget, festivals, food, tea culture, packing, and trip length recommendations.

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China Transit Visa 2026: Requirements, Application & Stopover Guide (Updated May 2026)
Visa & Entry
9 min read

China Transit Visa 2026: Requirements, Application & Stopover Guide (Updated May 2026)

A practical stopover guide explaining China G visas, 240-hour visa-free transit, route eligibility, Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou transit rules, and documents travelers should prepare.

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FAQ
Planning Your China Trip

China Travel FAQ: Everything to Know Before Your Trip

Find clear answers to common questions about China visas, payments, booking, transportation, timing, and tour arrangements. Plan your China trip with confidence before you arrive.