4 7-Day Experiences in China Worth Booking

1.7 Days Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland Small Group Tibet Tour via EBC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · from $989Our pick

Spend seven days crossing Tibet from Lhasa to the Gyirong border, with Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, monasteries, Yamdrok Lake, Everest Base Camp, and Rongbuk Monastery. A Tibetan guide, driver, oxygen in the vehicle, hotels, breakfasts, and permits are included. Add the $60 jeep transfer from the border to Kathmandu.

“Our tour guide Lobsang made this trip very special and showed us local bars and many magic tricks which was very awesome. Also our driver, Ihakpa was very caring and all together I can recommend this tour especially in winter times.”

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2.7 Days Private Tour of Beijing, Xian, Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,835

Travel from Beijing to Xi'an and Shanghai by second-class bullet train on a private seven-day tour. Visit Mutianyu, the Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, the Bund, Yu Garden, and more, with hotels, breakfast, transfers, entrance fees, and English-speaking local guides included. The no-shopping policy keeps your time focused on sights.

“The local operator did a wonderful job on making arrangements to make our trip so comfortable. They went out of their way to meet our needs. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. China is a very clean and beautiful country. People are friendly. We felt safe walking around at night. The squat toilet is quite a challenge though.”

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3.7Day Sanjiang+ZhaoXing+Huangguoshu Waterfall private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $579Best value

Travel privately from Guilin toward Guiyang with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Longji Rice Terraces, Chengyang, Zhaoxing, Huanggang, Basha, Kaili, and Huangguoshu Waterfall. Charles is named in several positive comments, but guide assignment should be confirmed. Accommodation and meals are not included.

“I recently visited Sanjiang waterfall and it was a delightful experience! The picturesque canal and charming wooden buildings create a serene atmosphere. The shop offers unique handcraft experiences that allow you to connect with local Read more”

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4.7 Days Silk Road Adventure with Desert Feast and Historical Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $2,499

This seven-day private trip takes you from Lanzhou to Dunhuang through Gansu’s major Silk Road sites. Expect an English-speaking guide, private air-conditioned transport, six hotel nights, included entry fees, local meals, Mogao Caves, mural copying, a desert camp dinner, camel rides, ATVs, and a Dunhuang night market.

“I’ve been to Beijing and Shanghai before, but this Gansu Silk Road tour was something entirely different. If you think China is all about big cities, this tour will open your eyes to its rich history and jaw-dropping landscapes.”

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