China · EVENING EXPERIENCES

The 15 Evening Experiences in China That Earn Their Price

55 tours  ·  from $15 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 evening experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Xi'an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk - Who will enjoy this evening most?
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Xi’an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

1.Xi’an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 715 reviews · from $73Our pick

Start at 6 p.m. near Xi’an’s city wall and ride by tuk-tuk through narrow lanes to four or five local food stops. Expect biang biang noodles, dumplings, gourd chicken, family-run eateries, and a final stop at a Xi’an brewery. Guides such as Amber, Buren, Michelle, and Jane add food stories and practical advice.

“Amazing tour by Lost your Plate. Great guide, Amber was knowledgeable and fun, bringing us to very good food places.”

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Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour - The restaurants are the real attraction
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Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour

2.Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 616 reviews · from $90

Meet your guide at 6 pm for a three-hour food walk through Changning and Jing’an. Visit family-run restaurants, sample dishes from across China, taste beer, yellow wine, and spirits, and finish near Jiangsu Road with xiaolongbao tips and restaurant recommendations. Groups are capped at 12.

“Li was a fabulous guide! The places we went to eat were all delicious! Lil’s knowledge of the food and history was excellent. A definite must do tour when in Shanghai!”

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Huangpu Night Cruise: Cozy Vibe & Modern Shanghai Glow - Choosing the right departure time
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Huangpu Night Cruise: Cozy Vibe & Modern Shanghai Glow

3.Huangpu Night Cruise: Cozy Vibe & Modern Shanghai Glow

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 520 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Cruise the Huangpu River for about 45 minutes, with the historic Bund on one side and Lujiazui’s towers on the other. Choose a daytime or evening departure, then collect your paper ticket at the pier with your passport and 8-digit code. Indoor, semi-open, and open-air areas are available, though the best seats may cost extra.

“It was a beautiful journey down the river to see the sights of the river. I recommend paying the additional 100CNY on board to get seating and a better view.”

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Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience - What you see from the boat
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Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

4.Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · from $155

Spend about three hours seeing the Bund and Pudong skyline from the Huangpu River, then dine at a local Xinjiang halal restaurant. Your private vehicle, cruise ticket, dinner, drinks, and guide are included. Guides such as Caroline, Queena, Kalvin, and Xin are praised for clear English, local insight, and thoughtful help with ordering.

“Amazing River and Food Tour!! Super recommendable! Queena took care of us from pickup from our hotel to the river cruise and to the dinner! They took us to a really nice restaurant and VIP section of the river cruise. Queena is very knowledgeable and nice. Our best tour ok our first trip to China!”

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Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour - Gubeikou: the wild Wall and the tougher start
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Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour

5.Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · from $160

Leave Beijing at 11 a.m. for a private hike across two very different Great Wall sections. Guide Adele, Leo, Tony, or another English-speaking guide leads you through unrestored Gubeikou, then Jinshanling’s restored towers for sunset. Expect 5 to 10 kilometers of walking, lunch, bottled water, and a long but worthwhile drive.

“Leo was great!! He knows a lot about Chinese history/economy/culture and he has interesting things to speak about the Great Wall! The two areas of the Great Wall the we went were amazing!!”

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Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession - Zhaozhou Road and the former French Concession
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Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai’s French Concession

6.Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai’s French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · from $89

Meet your local guide at Huangpi Nan Road at 8:30 p.m. for a three-hour walk through Xintiandi, Zhaozhou Road, and People’s Square. Expect noodles, potstickers, dumplings, barbecue, vegetables, dessert, beer, and local history. Guides such as TJ, Jade, Helen, Serena, and Jamie have led this experience.

“The guide was very friendly. It was clear he put a lot of effort in planning this tour and choosing the restaurants.”

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Shanghai: Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining - Why the cruise time matters
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Shanghai: Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining

7.Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Spend three hours seeing Shanghai by night from the Huangpu River, then sit down to Xinjiang-style halal food in Pudong. A private car, English-speaking guide, cruise ticket, dinner, soft drink or beer, and hotel return are included. Guides such as Caroline, Queena, Snow, and Xin are praised for local insight and personal care.

“Amazing! The hype is real - Caroline the guide is the one you want to request. She is bubbly, fun, energetic and knows a ton about her city. This was an awesome tour — but take my advice and do the night cruise after 6pm! The lights come on for the buildings at 7pm and that’s when you want to be on the water.”

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Chengdu: Sichuan Opera Shu Feng Yan Yun Evening Show Ticket - Arriving at Shufeng Yayun Teahouse
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Chengdu: Sichuan Opera Shu Feng Yan Yun Evening Show Ticket

8.Sichuan Opera Shu Feng Yan Yun Evening Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 185 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $31

Spend 90 minutes at Shufeng Yayun Teahouse in Chengdu Culture Park watching Sichuan Opera, hand puppets, stick puppets, comic drama, and lightning-fast face-changing. Tea and snacks are included, while selected VIP options add a massage, ear cleaning, costume experience, dessert, or souvenir. Andy’s team can arrange optional hotel pickup.

“Very quick and easy. Showed the person at the front desk the message and was fine!”

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Xi’an: Great Tang Dynasty Night Show & Dumpling Meal Option - Entering the theater and finding your seat
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Xi’an: Great Tang Dynasty Night Show & Dumpling Meal Option

9.Great Tang Dynasty Night Show & Dumpling Meal Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 177 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $34

Spend an evening at Xi’an’s Great Tang Dynasty Show, a one-hour production about Empress Wu Zetian, Tang culture, religion, and military life. Choose show-only, dumpling dinner, transfer, or combined options. English and Chinese screen text helps you follow the story, and hotel pickup is available in central Xi’an.

“Such a great evening. Well worth the trip, and would recommend to all travellers to Xi’an. The dumpling dinner prior to the show was also exceptional. Great seat given to me by Lenna.”

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Aqua Luna: Evening Cruise at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong - Choosing a later cruise for the full night view
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Aqua Luna: Evening Cruise at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

10.Aqua Luna: Evening Cruise at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 160 reviews · from $30

Sail Victoria Harbour aboard Aqua Luna, a restored traditional Chinese junk, for about 45 minutes. Choose a sunset or nighttime departure from Tsim Sha Tsui or Central, enjoy one complimentary drink, and watch Hong Kong Island and the harbour lights from the open deck. This is a calm sightseeing cruise, not a party boat.

“Nice cruise on the river with lovely view of Hong Kong city. Tour operator was kind to change our booking on short notice.”

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Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights - A 7 PM start in Yuyuan Old Street
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Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

11.Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $128

Start with a 7 PM hotel pickup and explore Yuyuan Old Street, the Huangpu River, Lujiazui, and Xintiandi with a private guide and driver. The VIP cruise deck gives you an open view of the Bund lights. Guides including Tom, Mary, Autumn, Linda, and Roy are praised for clear English, local insight, and help with photos.

“Tom was a great tour guide with vast knowledge of Shanghai history and provided a meaningful tour. We both enjoyed this cruise and private tour and recommend it to anyone wanting to see Shanghai!”

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Private Night Sightseeing Tour of Beijing - Houhai and Shichahai show old Beijing at night
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Private Night Sightseeing Tour of Beijing

12.Private Night Sightseeing Tour of Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $90

Explore Beijing after dark with a private guide and driver, usually in a modern vehicle. See Tiananmen Square, Qianmen, Houhai, the Bird’s Nest, CCTV headquarters, and the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Guides such as Jay, Miko, Lucy, Kevin, and Jack are praised for clear English, city knowledge, and helpful photography.

“Kevin took us around Beijing in the evening. He was prompt and quite thorough. He tried to show us most of the beautiful highlights and we had a nice dinner too! Thanks Kevin!”

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Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour - What the walking route adds
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Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

13.Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $133

This 3 to 4 hour private tour pairs a full dinner of Shanghai street food with a 60-minute Huangpu River cruise. Guides including Annie, Shirley, Roy, Lea, Linda, and Mason lead you through old food streets, explain local dishes, and adjust stops to your tastes. Meet near Nanjing Road and finish at the Bund.

“Our guide, Annie, was a wealth of knowledge and absolutely awesome. We customized our tour for exactly what we wanted. Prompt, courteous, professional, knowledgeable and personable. Don't hesitate to book. Enjoy your tour in China!!!”

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Shanghai Small-Group Night Tour by Bike - Yu Garden and Shanghai Old Town by bicycle
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Shanghai Small-Group Night Tour by Bike

14.Shanghai Small-Group Night Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $100

Ride a vintage Forever bicycle through Shanghai from 5 pm, following a guide such as Charlie or Oliver past Yu Garden, Old Town, the Former French Concession, and the lit Bund. You’ll sample local snacks, visit a traditional Chinese medicine outlet, and return to the starting point after about four hours.

“We were a family of 3 (mom, dad, and teenage son) taking this tour. After some quick introduction of the bikes, we got going on the tour. Charlie was an amazing guide! We saw a different side of Shanghai being on bikes than we would havRead more”

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Shanghai: Evening Walking Food Tour - Starting with Shanghai’s famous soup dumplings
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Shanghai: Evening Walking Food Tour

15.Evening Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $69

Spend 3.5 hours eating through Shanghai’s French Concession with an English-speaking guide such as Emma, Max, Cathy, or Joy. Try soup dumplings, scallion noodles, pork belly, local desserts, and more at four food stops, then finish with unlimited beer or soda at a small craft beer taphouse.

“We had a group of 10 which is a good size for this event. Emma was a superb guide, knowledgeable and friendly. A good range of different food was on offer and we went into a couple of restaurants that as a tourist you might not come across or think if going into. Very enjoyable. I would recommend.”

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