Budget China Tours 2024/2025
China is extremely affordable compared to popular Western destinations and is still full of travel excitement, making it a great destination for a budget China tour. Try local street food delicacies, such as Beijing pancakes and steamed buns, enjoy a stroll on the Great Wall, and take part in the famous Chinese New Year and the Lantern Festivals, all for incredibly affordable prices. Decide whether to opt for group tours in China to meet fellow travelers and cut down costs even more. China tours on a budget can show you the authentic Chinese lifestyle by exploring less-known areas, such as Nanxun, an ancient town built on water, and Zhangye Danxia Landform, also known as the ‘painted mountains.’ Unlike famous travel destinations Beijing and Shanghai, these areas tend to have way fewer tourists, meaning that prices are generally lower. Regardless of what you decide to do, a China budget tour will help you create unforgettable memories while also making your wallet happy.
Check out our budget China tours below.
92 budget tours in China
- Starts Shanghai, China
- Ends Beijing, China
China Highlights
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Walking tours +3 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Guest House
- Transport Train, Bus, Private Vehicle & Bullet Train
- Age Range 15-99 yrs
- Operated in English
- Brochure Price:US$ 1,730
- Special Deal (5%):- US$ 86
- Total Price from:US$ 1,644
- May 19 Only 2 seats left
- May 26 Only 4 seats left
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Shanghai, China
Epic China Adventure
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities City sightseeing & Trekking and Hiking +3 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Train, Flight, Private Vehicle & Boat
- Age Range 11-85 yrs
- Operated in English
- May 13
- May 14
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Shanghai, China
China Express
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Art and architecture +2 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Train, Private Vehicle, Bus & Bullet Train
- Age Range 12-95 yrs
- Operated in English
- Brochure Price:US$ 1,499
- Special Deal (15%):- US$ 225
- Total Price from:US$ 1,274
- May 17 Only 1 seat left
- May 31 Only 1 seat left
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Shanghai, China
Historic China Tour - Small Group
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Museum and gallery visits +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Private Vehicle, Flight & Rickshaw
- Age Range 1-79 yrs
- Operated in English
- May 24
- Jun 10
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Beijing, China
Walking the Great Wall
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Trekking and Hiking & Cultural, religious and historic sites +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Guest House
- Age Range 16-95 yrs
- Operated in English
- Brochure Price:US$ 1,948
- Special Deal (5%):- US$ 88
- Total Price from:US$ 1,860
- May 25 Only 2 seats left
- Sep 21 Only 8 seats left
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Shanghai, China
North China Getaway
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Art and architecture +3 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Sleeper Train, Guest House & Hostel
- Transport Train, Bus, Private Vehicle & Sleeper Train
- Age Range 15-99 yrs
- Operated in English
- Brochure Price:US$ 1,310
- Special Deal (10%):- US$ 131
- Total Price from:US$ 1,179
- Jun 12 Only 6 seats left
- Jul 10 10+ seats left
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Shanghai, China
China Tour: Beijing, Xian & Shanghai - No Shopping Stops
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Museum and gallery visits +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Flight, Rickshaw & Private Vehicle
- Age Range 1-99 yrs
- Operated in English
- May 24
- Jun 10
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Shanghai, China
Best of China Small Group Tour: 11 Days
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Activities Natural landmarks sightseeing & Sightseeing Tours +3 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Train, Flight & Private Vehicle
- Age Range 1-70 yrs
- Operated in English
- May 22
- Jun 05
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Shanghai, China
Yin and Yangtze - 15 days
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Art and architecture +3 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Train, Boat & Flight
- Age Range 18-80 yrs
- Operated in English
- Brochure Price:US$ 4,575
- Special Deal (25%):- US$ 1,144
- Total Price from:US$ 3,431
- Jul 06 Only 8 seats left
- Sep 07 Only 8 seats left
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Shanghai, China
Two-Week in China Including Yangtze River Cruise
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & City sightseeing +2 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Ship Cabin
- Transport Train, Flight, Private Vehicle, Rickshaw, Boat, Bullet Train & Cruise Ship
- Age Range 1-99 yrs
- Operated in Chinese, English
- May 15
- May 16
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Xian, China
China 7 Days Historical Tour: Beijing, Luoyang & Xian
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities City sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Train, Bus & Private Vehicle
- Age Range 1-80 yrs
- Operated in English
- May 14
- May 15
- Starts Lhasa, China
- Ends Lhasa, China
Mount Everest Base Camp from Lhasa: 8-Day Group Tour
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Activities Natural landmarks sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Accommodation Hotel, Camping & Guest House
- Transport Bus & Train
- Age Range 5-70 yrs
- Operated in English
- May 26
- Jun 02
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Beijing, China
Hiking More on the Great Wall of China
- Activities Sightseeing Tours
- Accommodation Hotel & Guest House
- Transport Private Vehicle
- Age Range 5-79 yrs
- Operated in English
- May 12
- May 13
- Starts Shanghai, China
- Ends Shanghai, China
Ultimate 3-day: explore Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities City sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Private Vehicle, Boat & Bullet Train
- Age Range 1-99 yrs
- Operated in Chinese, English
- May 12
- May 13