China private tours are an invitation to discover an unrivaled land famous for tea ceremonies, silk, porcelain, the Great Wall of China, exotic cuisine and layers of history which await you at every turn.
In the 2nd century BC China became the birthplace of the Great Silk Road, and two millennia later it continues to attract travelers from far and wide. Come explore Shaolin with its world-famous monks, multimillion-dollar Shanghai and the country’s financial epicenter, Hong Kong. Get to know the Giant Buddha in Leshan, the Terracotta Army in Xi'an, Monkey Island in Nanwan and Beijing’s parks, lakes, mountains and Forbidden City.
Our individual China tour packages are based on each traveler’s personal preferences. History lovers will be enthralled with excursions to imperial palaces and ancient temples. Bargain hunters will be introduced to some of the best bazaars and shops for value purchases, and adrenaline junkies will be enthralled with Tibet, the Himalayas, Mount Everest and other exciting attractions. No matter your traveling style, everyone on our China guided tours is sure to find a new favorite dish when tasting flavorful local cuisine.
China private tours will appeal to those who wish to experience the Middle Kingdom at their own pace while still benefitting from an individualized schedule and input from experienced guides.
12 Days | Spring, summer, autumn
Destinations: Kyrgyzstan, China and Kazakhstan
Big two-week tour along the route of the Great Silk Road. The program tour includes visiting Kyrgyzstan, China and Kazakhstan.
10 Days | Spring, summer, autumn
Destinations: China, Kyrgyzstan
You will visit the Issyk-Kul resort lakeside, enjoy the architectural sights of Karakol, and visit the stone medieval complex Tash-Rabat. In China you will visit Kashgar and Urumchi.
19 Days | Spring, summer, autumn
Destinations: Kyrgyzstan, China and Uzbekistan
The longest and the most interesting tour along the Silk Road. The tour program includes visiting Kyrgyzstan, China and Uzbekistan, where ancient cities, unique sights and unforgettable mountain sceneries are awaiting you.
11 Days | Spring, summer, autumn
Destinations: Kyrgyzstan, China and Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan, China and Kazakhstan – one of the best opportunities to go along the route of the Great Silk Road, where you will see a monumental architecture of Central Asia, vast mountain sceneries of Tyan-Shan and many others.
Silk Road Tour: 5 Stans and China
19 Days | May – end of September
Destinations: Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China
See the best of the Great Silk Road, visiting all the Central Asian countries and China. Book the 19-day Silk Road tour and discover a world of ancient cities, medieval architectural sights and unforgettable landscapes.
Tour to Dawakun Desert from Kashgar
1 Day | Spring, summer, autumn | from US$ 220 per person
Destinations: Dawakun Desert
Located about 110 km (70 miles) from Kashgar is the Dawakun Desert. In the center of the Dawakun Desert is a lake where you can sunbathe, relax, and enjoy some delicious Uyghur food.
1 Day | Spring, summer, autumn | from US$ 190 per person
Destinations: Livestock market, Sunday Market, Mausoleum of Abajo Khoja, Id Kah Mosque
Kashgar is located in the southwest part of the Xinjiang Autonomous Region, between the Taklamakan Desert, the Karakoram Mountains, and the Pamir Mountains.
Tour to Karakul Lake from Kashgar
1 Day | Spring, summer, autumn | from US$ 305 per person
Destinations: Kashgar, Opal Village, Red Mountain, White Mountain, Karakul Lake
Located 200 km (125 miles) southeast of Kashgar, Lake Karakul is a spectacular high-altitude lake. To either side are large mountains.
Tour to Taklamakan Desert from Kashgar
1 Day | Spring, summer, autumn | from US$ 305 per person
Destinations: Amannishahan Tomb
The Taklamakan Desert is one of the most forbidding places in the world (even its name means “once you go in, you’ll never come out”). Covering a total of 337,000 square kilometers (130,000 square miles), the Taklamakan Desert is the second largest shifting-sand desert in the world.
Tour to Shipton’s Arch from Kashgar
1 Day | Spring, summer, autumn | from US$ 220 per person
Destinations: Shipton’s Arch
Shipton’s Arch is often considered to be the highest natural stone arch in the world. The height of Shipton’s Arch from the south side is 460 m (1,500 feet – roughly the height of the Empire State Building), and the top spans a total of 55 m (180 ft).
Tour to Kumtagh Desert from Urumqi
1 Day | Spring, summer, autumn | from US$ 450 per person
Destinations: Urumqi, Flaming Mountains, Turpan, Kumtagh Desert
The Kumtagh Desert is a section of the Taklamakan Desert in far western China. The name Kumtagh means “sand mountain” in Uyghur, and the desert covers 2,500 square kilometers (965 square miles).
1 Day | Spring, summer, autumn | from US$ 540 per person
Destinations: Dabancheng, Turpan, Emin Minaret, Jiaohe ruins, Karez Irrigation System
Turpan was long an important city on the Silk Road, as the city was an oasis along the edges of a vast desert.
Tour to Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) from Urumqi
1 Day | Spring, summer, autumn | from US$ 360 per person
Destinations: Heavenly Lake Geological Park, Grand Bazaar
Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) is a clear blue lake located on the north side of the Bogda Shan Mountains in the Tian Shan range.
Tour to Tuyuk Village from Urumqi
1 Day | Spring, summer, autumn | from US$ 540 per person
Destinations: Dabancheng, Bezeklik Caves, Flaming Mountains
Tuyuk is an ancient village, an oasis in the surrounding desert. The main reason to visit the village is to taste the renowned fruits and to visit the nearby Bezeklik Caves, home to hundreds of murals of Buddha.
Tour to Nanshan Mountains from Urumqi
1 Day | Spring, summer, autumn | from US$ 220 per person
Destinations: Nanshan Mountains
The Nanshan Mountains (“southern mountains”) are about 70 km (45 miles) south of Urumqi. This range is part of the Tian Shan, and is home to deep, green valleys.