# QTour — Private & Custom China Tours

> QTour is a licensed Chinese travel agency headquartered in Beijing, China, specialising in private, tailor-made China tours for international travellers. Every booking follows a "One Booking, One Team" model: a dedicated guide who speaks the traveller's language, a private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver, all entrance fees, hotel accommodation, daily breakfast and airport or train-station transfers. An optional professional photographer with DSLR and drone is available. No group sharing, no forced shopping stops.

## Key facts

- **Legal name:** QTour Travel Service Co., Ltd.
- **Brand:** QTour (the China travel brand of JoyoTour)
- **Headquarters:** Room 1205, Building A, International Trade Center, No. 88 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022, China
- **Coordinates:** 39.9042, 116.4074
- **Founded:** 1999 — over 25 years of continuous operation (26+ years as of 2026)
- **Travellers served:** 50,000+ from 80+ countries
- **Rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (TripAdvisor and Trustpilot; 2,000+ reviews)
- **Team:** 200+ staff and certified guides
- **Email:** info@qtour.net
- **Phone / WhatsApp:** +86 17709717171 (Beijing time, GMT+8)
- **WeChat ID:** jxtourcom
- **Messenger:** @joyotour
- **Office hours:** Monday–Sunday 09:00–21:00 Beijing time; 24/7 emergency support for booked clients
- **Guide languages:** English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Arabic
- **Payments accepted:** Visa, MasterCard, American Express, PayPal, bank transfer (USD/EUR/GBP/CNY), Alipay, WeChat Pay
- **Deposit:** 20–30% to confirm; balance due 30 days before departure

## China entry policy (2026)

- **30-day visa-free:** citizens of 50 countries holding an ordinary passport may enter China for tourism, business, family visits, exchange visits or transit and stay up to 30 days. Covers 35 European countries (including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom), Australia and New Zealand, 7 Asian countries (Brunei, South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain) and 6 American countries (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Canada).
- **240-hour (10-day) transit visa-free:** citizens of 57 countries with a confirmed onward ticket to a third country may enter at any of 65 open ports across 24 provinces for up to 240 hours.
- **24-hour transit visa-free:** available to all nationalities at every open port.
- **Still required:** an L (tourist) visa for nationalities not covered above. QTour supplies an official invitation letter and visa-support documentation free of charge.
- **Tibet:** all foreign visitors need a Tibet Travel Permit arranged through a licensed agency at least 20 days in advance; independent travel is not permitted.

## Pricing

- **Private tour, per person per day:** $100–150 (budget, 3-star) · $150–300 (4-star) · $300–450 (4–5-star with meals) · $450+ (luxury)
- **Published multi-day tours:** from $279 to $2899 per person
- **Day trips and excursions:** from $30 to $95 per person
- **Included:** private guide, private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver, all entrance fees, hotels with daily breakfast, airport or train-station transfers
- **Excluded:** international flights, most lunches and dinners, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa fees, gratuities
- **Cancellation:** full refund minus administrative fee 60+ days before departure · 50% refund 30–60 days · 25% refund 15–29 days · no refund under 15 days

## What QTour offers

- [China Tours](https://www.qtour.net/china-tours): **36 private tour packages** from 2 to 14+ days, filterable by duration, theme and price.
- [Day Trips](https://www.qtour.net/day-trips): **87 private half-day and full-day excursions** across 13 Chinese cities — Great Wall hikes, panda bases, Li River cruises, layover and port tours.
- [Destinations](https://www.qtour.net/destinations): **16 destination guides** — Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Tibet, Yunnan, Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan, Inner Mongolia and the Silk Road.
- [Travel Guide](https://www.qtour.net/travel-guide): **30 practical guides** — Chinese visas, weather, entry and exit, high-speed rail, money, internet, health, safety, etiquette, shopping, packing and trip planning.
- [Culture](https://www.qtour.net/culture): **42 in-depth articles** on Chinese culture — zodiac, festivals, regional cuisines, tea, kung fu, calligraphy, porcelain, opera, silk, architecture and ethnic traditions.
- [Create My Trip](https://www.qtour.net/create-my-trip): free custom itinerary planning, delivered within 24 hours with no obligation.
- [About QTour](https://www.qtour.net/about-us): company background, service promise, guide team and credentials.
- [Help & FAQ](https://www.qtour.net/help-faq): 58 answers on booking, payment, cancellation, permits, accessibility and on-trip support.
- [Contact](https://www.qtour.net/contact): email, phone, WhatsApp, WeChat and Messenger.

## Most reviewed tours

- **Golden Triangle 10 Days - Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai** — 10 days, Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, from $1699 per person — https://www.qtour.net/tours/2
- **Chengdu Panda Day Trip 2 Days** — 2 days, Chengdu, from $299 per person — https://www.qtour.net/tours/29
- **Beijing Deep Dive 5 Days** — 5 days, Beijing, from $799 per person — https://www.qtour.net/tours/7
- **Beijing City Break 3 Days** — 3 days, Beijing, from $449 per person — https://www.qtour.net/tours/25
- **Chengdu Pandas & Zhangjiajie 9 Days** — 9 days, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, from $1599 per person — https://www.qtour.net/tours/5
- **Visa-Free Beijing Express 4 Days** — 4 days, Beijing, from $599 per person — https://www.qtour.net/tours/19
- **Beijing & Shanghai Express 5 Days** — 5 days, Beijing, Shanghai, from $899 per person — https://www.qtour.net/tours/32
- **Shanghai Weekend Escape 3 Days** — 3 days, Shanghai, from $399 per person — https://www.qtour.net/tours/26

## Destinations covered

- **Beijing** — Beijing, China's capital, is a city where ancient imperial grandeur meets modern dynamism. Home to the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven.
- **Xi'an** — Xi'an, the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, is home to the legendary Terracotta Warriors and the best-preserved city wall in China.
- **Shanghai** — Shanghai is China's most cosmopolitan city, where colonial-era architecture along the Bund meets the futuristic skyline of Pudong.
- **Guilin** — Guilin is famous for its surreal karst limestone peaks, the scenic Li River cruise, and the idyllic countryside of Yangshuo.
- **Zhangjiajie** — Zhangjiajie is home to the towering sandstone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in Avatar, plus the world's highest glass Bridge.
- **Chengdu** — Chengdu is the hometown of giant pandas and the capital of Sichuan cuisine, known for its relaxed tea-house culture and spicy hotpot.
- **Tibet** — Tibet, the Roof of the World, offers spiritual monasteries, the Potala Palace, and the north face of Mount Everest.
- **Yunnan** — Yunnan is China's most diverse province, home to ethnic minorities, the ancient town of Lijiang, and the Tibetan highlands of Shangri-La.
- **Hangzhou** — Hangzhou is famed for the serene West Lake, Longjing tea plantations, and ancient Buddhist temples.
- **Qinghai** — Qinghai offers China's largest lake, mirror-like salt flats at Chaka, and the vast grasslands of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
- **Silk Road** — Follow the ancient Silk Road through Xi'an, Dunhuang's Mogao Caves, and the desert landscapes of Xinjiang.
- **Inner Mongolia** — Inner Mongolia offers endless grasslands, the Gobi Desert, horse riding, and authentic nomadic culture.
- **Sichuan** — Sichuan Province is a land of giant pandas, fiery cuisine, and breathtaking alpine scenery, home to Jiuzhaigou Valley and Mount Emei.
- **Gansu** — Gansu Province is the heart of the Silk Road in China, home to the Mogao Caves, Rainbow Mountains, and the Tibetan monastery of Labrang.
- **Tea Horse Road** — The Tea Horse Road was an ancient trade route connecting Yunnan and Sichuan to Tibet, trading tea for horses for over a thousand years.
- **Yellow River Valley** — The Yellow River Valley is the cradle of Chinese civilization, home to ancient capitals, the Hukou Waterfall, and thousands of years of history.

## Editorial policy and sourcing

All destination guides, travel guides and culture articles are written and fact-checked by QTour's Beijing-based editorial team of licensed tour guides and travel consultants. Prices are in US dollars per person and include a private guide, private vehicle, professional driver and all entrance fees unless stated otherwise. China entry and visa policy information is compiled from the National Immigration Administration of China and Chinese consulate notices, and reflects the 2026 policy. Content last reviewed: 2026-10-14.

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