Leaving from · CHINA

9 Day Trips from China Worth the Early Start

9 day trips  ·  from $20 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 day trips from china worth a free day, each with its price and the one thing to know before the pickup.

Lantau Island Day Trip - Big Buddha & Tai O - The Big Buddha requires 268 steps
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Lantau Island Day Trip – Big Buddha & Tai O

1.Lantau Island Day Trip – Big Buddha & Tai O

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,328 reviews · from $48Our pick

Spend about seven hours exploring Lantau Island with an English-speaking guide such as Grace or Calvin. Visit Tian Tan Buddha, Tai O fishing village, and Ngong Ping 360, with local snacks and a light vegetarian meal included in some options. Cable car and dolphin-boat rides may cost extra, so check your booking carefully.

“Went on a tour with Grace as our tour guide. She is very enthusiastic and gave great directions to help us get to our meeting place. It’s a full day but great way to experience local food and see sights.”

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Hong Kong Day Tour: City Landmarks & Highlights - Tai Kwun, a former jail turned cultural center
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Hong Kong Day Tour: City Landmarks & Highlights

2.Hong Kong Day Tour: City Landmarks & Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 798 reviews · from $48

This roughly seven-hour Hong Kong tour links Central, Sheung Wan, Victoria Harbour, and Kowloon on foot, by tram, and by Star Ferry. You’ll visit Tai Kwun, Man Mo Temple, PMQ, Cat Street, Avenue of the Stars, and more. Guides such as Gary, Joe, Monica, and Helen lead the route, with snack tastings and optional dim sum lunch.

“Joe was an outstanding tour guide who shared a wealth of fascinating information throughout the day. He answered all our questions with ease and clearly has deep knowledge of Hong Kong’s history. The tour itself is fantastic — it includes Read more”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Day Trip by Bus with Tickets - Meeting in Wangfujing, not at a distant bus terminal
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Day Trip by Bus with Tickets

3.Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Day Trip by Bus with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 658 reviews · from $20Best value

Take a direct bus from central Beijing to Mutianyu, with admission and the park shuttle included. You get five hours to explore independently, while English-speaking guides such as Maggie, Dao, Lina, and Peter help with directions and optional cable-car or toboggan tickets. It is a simple, low-cost choice with no shopping stops.

“Excellent facilitation of the Great Wall, enough information to allow participants to make informed decisions about what walks they wished to do. Enough time to enjoy the Wall.”

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Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai - Master-of-Nets Garden and the art of Chinese space
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Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

4.Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 426 reviews · from $135

Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, lunch, admission fees, and an air-conditioned vehicle. See the Master-of-Nets Garden, Grand Canal, Panmen Gate, and Suzhou silk workshops, then cruise Zhouzhuang’s canals by Chinese-style gondola. Guides may include Tom, Elena, Frank, or Aleena.

“The guide was totally awesome with great knowledge, personality, and excellent English. I would like less time at silk factory and more at river village. Maybe skip silk factory”

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Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option - Choosing between the bullet train and private car
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Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

5.Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $193Top rated

Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou with a private guide such as Annie, Roy, Melinda, Sammi, or Shirley. Choose a private car, bullet train, or both, then visit Humble Administrator’s Garden, Pingjiang Road, Qianqian Street, Tiger Hill, and Shantang Street. Add lunch, garden admission, and a canal boat ride with the all-inclusive option.

“The whole trip was comfortable, hassle free! Suzhou is a must visit place! Enjoyed the trip! My tour guide Lea was very helpful and knew the place very well- we visited all the top spots! Beautiful views! Master of Nets garden was exquisite indeed! Thanks to the team at Sunny Tours!”

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Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option - Pingjiang Road by private rickshaw
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Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

6.Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · from $220

Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou by bullet train with a private guide such as Caroline, Jane, Berlin, or Queena. Visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Pingjiang Road, Panmen Gate, Shantang Street, and the Grand Canal. The all-inclusive option adds entrance fees, a rickshaw ride, a canal boat, lunch, and private transfers.

“Lulu was a wonderful guide. She accommodated all of our last-minute requests, including the silk museum which was very interesting. She explained a lot about Chinese history and healthy practices, including the nuances of Suzhou life and food, as opposed to Shanghai where we originated on this trip. We saw the Humble Administrators garden, but it was VERY busy, so we didn’t spend as much time there. The boat ride and rickshaw was fun, but I would have probably liked to have a bit more time to shop instead. It was fantastic to have guides and drivers to and within the stations, too. Overall, very fun day.”

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Beijing: Badaling Ancient Great Wall of China Day Trips - The eight-hour plan, from Beijing to the wall
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Beijing: Badaling Ancient Great Wall of China Day Trips

7.Beijing: Badaling Ancient Great Wall of China Day Trips

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 208 reviews · 8 hours · from $22

Spend about eight hours visiting Badaling’s restored and ancient wall sections with BusDa. Choose a low-cost group bus, private car transfer, or private guided tour. English-speaking guides such as Amy, Evelyn, Betty, Lee, and Yoyo help with tickets, directions, history, and the return journey. Expect mountain views, steep walking, and an optional cable car for 140 RMB.

“The Wall was beautiful, kinda busy but the guide explained that other activities like The Forbidden City were closed on a Monday, so everybody came here. It didn’t matter cause it was a once in a lifetime amazing experience. The guide was amazing, very helpful and kind. She was the best. Cause of her, we ended up having another great tour through the Olympic Park. So special thanks to our amazing guide”

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Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train - The bullet train turns the journey into part of the day
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Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

8.Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 179 reviews · 13 hours - 1 day · from $399

Travel from Shanghai to Linhai by high-speed train for a private day of wall walking, East Lake scenery, old-town food, and local history. English-speaking guides such as Summer, Emma, Jenny, and Jordan handle the rail journey, transfers, tickets, lunch, and translation. Expect a long but well-organized day with stairs and several hours of travel.

“Despite the rainy weather we had a great experience today. Our guide Summer is exceptional . East lake area is beautiful. The southern Great Wall and the surrounding mountains have great scenic views. It’s a must visit place from Shanghai.”

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Shanghai: All-Inclusive Suzhou Day Trip by Bullet Train - The Humble Administrator’s Garden is the visual centerpiece
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Shanghai: All-Inclusive Suzhou Day Trip by Bullet Train

9.Shanghai: All-Inclusive Suzhou Day Trip by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 9 hours · from $288

Spend nine hours exploring Suzhou with a private English-speaking guide such as Caroline, Berlin, Lulu, or Nini. Ride the bullet train from Shanghai, tour the Humble Administrator’s Garden, glide along the canals, take a private rickshaw on Pingjiang Road, eat a local lunch, and visit Panmen Gate and Shantang Street. Transport, tickets, lunch, and hotel transfers are included.

“Thank you very much for the day ! Tracy, our guide was very interesting and giving us a lot of insides. I recommend this experience for everyone who wants to discover Suzhou. Everything was very well organised by Alana before and during the day :)”

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