Classic China Tours
The essential China experiences: Beijing's Great Wall and Forbidden City, Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors, and Shanghai's Bund. These classic routes cover China's most iconic destinations.
Why travellers choose Classic China Tours
10 Classic China Tours
All prices are per person and include a private guide and vehicle.
Classic Beijing & Xi'an 8 Days
Explore China's most iconic cities, from ancient capitals to modern metropolises
Golden Triangle 10 Days - Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai
Experience the essence of Chinese civilization, from ancient capitals to modern skylines
Beijing Deep Dive 5 Days
Dive deep into Beijing's imperial history, from the Forbidden City to the Great Wall
Shanghai & Surroundings 6 Days
Experience the best of eastern China, from Shanghai's skyline to Hangzhou's West Lake
Beijing, Xi'an & Chengdu 10 Days
Three iconic destinations: imperial Beijing, ancient Xi'an, and panda-filled Chengdu
Visa-Free Beijing Express 4 Days
Perfect for visa-free transit travelers — see Beijing's highlights in just 4 days
Visa-Free Shanghai & Hangzhou 5 Days
Visa-free transit tour covering Shanghai's skyline and Hangzhou's West Lake
Beijing City Break 3 Days
A quick Beijing getaway covering the Forbidden City and Great Wall in just 3 days
Shanghai Weekend Escape 3 Days
A quick Shanghai city break with the Bund, Yu Garden, and skyline views
Beijing & Shanghai Express 5 Days
China's two greatest cities in 5 days — imperial Beijing and cosmopolitan Shanghai
Why These Tours Made Our List
Every tour in this collection has been selected based on traveler feedback, expert recommendations, and overall value. Here's what sets them apart:
Verified Traveler Ratings
Every tour has a minimum 4.7-star rating from verified reviews on TripAdvisor and Trustpilot.
Expert Curation
Our travel experts with 25+ years of experience handpick each route for cultural depth and scenic beauty.
Most Booked by Travelers
These are the routes that 50,000+ QTour travelers have chosen and loved most over the years.
One Booking, One Team
Every tour includes a private guide, dedicated driver, and vehicle — no sharing with strangers.
Why Book with QTour?
One Booking, One Team
Every booking includes a private guide, driver, and dedicated vehicle. No sharing with strangers.
Expert Local Guides
Our guides speak your language — English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish and more. Passionate about their cities, they know the hidden gems.
Flexible & Customizable
Every itinerary can be tailored to your interests, pace, and preferences.
Can't Find the Perfect Tour?
Our travel experts will craft a custom itinerary tailored to your interests, schedule, and budget.
Create My Custom TripAbout Classic China Tours
Experience classic China with QTour's classic China tours. Visit the Great Wall in Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, and the Bund in Shanghai. Our classic China tour packages cover the Golden Triangle and more. As a trusted Chinese travel agency, we provide private guides, dedicated vehicles, and customizable itineraries for your China travel.
Every itinerary can be adjusted — add a city, extend a stay, upgrade hotels or change the pace. Send us your travel dates and interests and our Beijing-based consultants will return a personalised proposal within 24 hours, free of charge.
How to choose
- By duration — shorter trips concentrate on the imperial north (Beijing, Xi'an); longer trips add the Yangtze delta, the south-west or the western plateau.
- By theme — history and imperial architecture, minority and ethnic culture, or karst, mountain and desert landscapes.
- By season — April to May and September to November are the most comfortable months for most of China.
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