What Are the Top Destinations in China?

A longer tour to China is truly rewarding with major cities, world wonders, terracotta warriors, record-breaking infrastructure, colourful tribes and amazing rice terraces.

Below are our most visited cities, destinations and national parks in China.

Capital of China and one of the largest, busiest and most incredible cities in the world and home of the Chinese Government. Visit the Tiananmen Square with Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and - of course - the Great Wall of China nearby. If you have the time, try the Opera or Peking Duck!

The Great Wall of China needs no introduction. It served to protect mainland China from Mongolian invaders and took decades to build. Now it is the only structure that can be seen from the moon.

Chengdu is capital of Sichuan province where very spicy food is common. Tourists stay in Chengdu, a so-called garden city, mainly to see the world-famous Giant Panda center and as an easy starting point to Leshan (Giant Buddha) and Mount Emei.

Xian is the 1st capital of China mostly known for the archeological finds of the Terracotta Army, a real size stone army where real people and horses are said to have posed to be carved in stone. The stone wall around the city centre also makes Xian quite unique.

The Capital of Tibet used to be a great place to experience the Himalayas and observe the local, religious Tibetan population. Things have changed. Lhasa has become more modern and certainly more Chinese, not in the least because of the railway system that takes you there from mainland China straight here. Foreigners need a tibet travel permit and join an organised tour to discover Tibet.

Shigatse is the 2nd largest city in Tibet. The Panchen Lama has his home here in the Tashilhunpo Monastery.

Dunhuang is an old city at the very west end of the Chinese wall. It was part of an old East-West trading route. It still is very important for Buddhist because of old caves with religious inscriptions.

Datong is a major city with on an important travel route with temples, murals and caves.

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Google Map: Beijing to Shanghai Group Adventure 12D/11N
From/To
Beijing ⇒ Shanghai
Countries
China
Travel Quality
Comfortable Travel, Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Traintour category: Camping
Duration
12 days
Starting at
USD 1,693
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Starting at

USD 1,693

12 days
Next Departure
04-Apr-2026
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Google Map: Hong Kong to Beijing Group Adventure 18D/17N
From/To
Hong Kong ⇒ Beijing
Countries (2)
China, Hong Kong
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Kayaktour category: Some bicycling is possibletour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Cookingtour category: Traintour category: Camping
Duration
18 days
Starting at
USD 2,417
Operator

Starting at

USD 2,417

18 days
Next Departure
22-Mar-2026
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Google Map: BEIJING TO HO CHI MINH CITY (28 days)
From/To
Beijing ⇒ Ho Chi Minh City
Countries (6)
China, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Laos, Vietnam
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Cookingtour category: Train
Duration
28 days
Starting at
USD 2,950
Operator

Starting at

USD 2,950

28 days
Next Departure
25-Jul-2027
Details
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Google Map: Kashgar To Beijing (23 Days)
From/To
Kashgar ⇒ Beijing
Countries
China
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Naturetour category: Train
Duration
23 days
Starting at
USD 3,450
Operator

Starting at

USD 3,450

23 days
Next Departure
02-Jul-2027
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Google Map: China Group Exploration 28D/27N
From/To
Hong Kong (Round Trip)
Countries (2)
China, Hong Kong
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Kayaktour category: Some bicycling is possibletour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Cookingtour category: Traintour category: Camping
Duration
28 days
Starting at
USD 3,910
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Starting at

USD 3,910

28 days
Next Departure
21-Mar-2026
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Google Map: China, Tibet & Nepal Overland Expedition
Countries (2)
China, Nepal
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Duration
31 days
Starting at
± USD 4,009
Operator

Starting at

± USD 4,009

31 days
Next Departure
03-Jul-2027
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Google Map: Bishkek To Beijing (36 Days)
From/To
Bishkek ⇒ Beijing
Countries (3)
China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Horsetour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Traintour category: Camping
Duration
36 days
Starting at
USD 4,995
Operator

Starting at

USD 4,995

36 days
Next Departure
19-Jun-2027
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Google Map: Ulaanbaatar To Kathmandu Overland Expedition
Countries (3)
China, Mongolia, Nepal
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Horsetour category: Boattour category: Nature
Duration
39 days
Starting at
± USD 6,029
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Starting at

± USD 6,029

39 days
Next Departure
28-Aug-2027
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Google Map: BEIJING to SINGAPORE (69 days)
From/To
Beijing ⇒ Singapore
Countries (8)
Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Kayaktour category: Some bicycling is possibletour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Cookingtour category: Traintour category: Safari
Duration
69 days
Starting at
USD 6,145
Operator

Starting at

USD 6,145

69 days
Next Departure
25-Jul-2027
Details
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Google Map: Ashgabat To Beijing (67 Days)
From/To
Ashgabat ⇒ Beijing
Countries (6)
China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Horsetour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Traintour category: Camping
Duration
67 days
Starting at
USD 6,595
Operator

Starting at

USD 6,595

67 days
Next Departure
19-May-2027
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