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.
96 budget tours in China
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Xian, China
China Express - 8 days
8 day cultural, religious and historic sites trip through Beijing, Forbidden City, Great Wall of China and 3 other destinations in China. Read More
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Art and architecture
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Train
- Age Range 18-80 yrs
- Operated in English
days08
From
US$ 2,175
US$ 1,414
SavingUS$ 761
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- Brochure Price:US$ 2,175
- Special Deal (35%):- US$ 761
- Total Price from:US$ 1,414
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- Jul 06 Only 8 seats left
- Jul 20 Only 8 seats left
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Shanghai, China
Classic China Tour with Yangtze Cruise - Small Group
“I contacted this company to help me arrange a tour. Doris Chang was my contact and she was a star”
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Museum and gallery visits +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Ship Cabin
- Transport Train, Flight, Private Vehicle & Cruise Ship
- Age Range 1-99 yrs
- Operated in English
days14
From
US$ 3,029
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- Jun 10
- Jun 21
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Shanghai, China
China through the Yangtze Small Group Tour: 11 Days
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You did a great job planning our china trip. Everything went as planned: The guides we ...”
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Activities Sightseeing Tours & Natural landmarks sightseeing +2 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Train, Private Vehicle, Cruise Ship & Rickshaw
- Age Range 1-70 yrs
- Operated in English
days11
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US$ 2,005
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- Jul 03
- Jul 10
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Shanghai, China
Fine China - 13 days
13 day city sightseeing trip through Beijing, Great Wall of China, Luoyang and 5 other destinations in China. Read More
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Activities City sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites +2 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Guest House
- Transport Flight & Train
- Age Range 18-80 yrs
- Operated in English
days13
From
US$ 3,825
US$ 2,869
SavingUS$ 956
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- Brochure Price:US$ 3,825
- Special Deal (25%):- US$ 956
- Total Price from:US$ 2,869
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- Jul 06 Only 8 seats left
- Jul 20 Only 8 seats left
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Shanghai, China
Great Wall & Warriors - 10 days
10 day city sightseeing trip through Beijing, Great Wall of China, Luoyang and 3 other destinations in China. Read More
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Activities City sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Train & Flight
- Age Range 18-80 yrs
- Operated in English
days10
From
US$ 2,805
US$ 2,104
SavingUS$ 701
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- Brochure Price:US$ 2,805
- Special Deal (25%):- US$ 701
- Total Price from:US$ 2,104
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- Jul 06 Only 8 seats left
- Jul 20 Only 8 seats left
- Starts Shanghai, China
- Ends Shanghai, China
Essential China Adventure - 22 Days
22 day art and architecture trip through Yangshuo, Chengdu, Chengdu Research Base Of Giant Panda Breeding and 5 other destinations in China. Read More
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Activities Art and architecture & Wildlife +4 more
- Accommodation Hostel, Camping, Sleeper Train, Guest House & Resort
- Transport Boat, Bus, Sleeper Train, Train, Bullet Train & Rickshaw
- Age Range 18-80 yrs
- Operated in English
days22
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US$ 2,605
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- Jul 15 Only 8 seats left
- Jul 29 10+ seats left
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- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Real China Highlights
“Very passionate about making your experience as enjoyable as possible. My wife and I honeymooned in ...”
- Tour Type Private and Group Tour
- Activities City sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Sleeper Train & Guest House
- Transport Train, Bus, Private Vehicle & Sleeper Train
- Age Range 1-79 yrs
- Operated in English
days12
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US$ 2,468
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- Jun 12
- Jun 19
- Starts Beijing, China
- Ends Kashgar, China
China Silk Road
“Crossing the Gobi Desert and visiting the 'lost' cities of the old Silk Road was really special. Ove ...”
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Adventure
- Accommodation Hotel & Sleeper Train
- Transport Train, Jeep, Bus, Private Vehicle, Flight, Boat, Bullet Train & Sleeper Train
- Age Range 18-99 yrs
- Operated in English
days17
From
US$ 3,890
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- Sep 07 10+ seats left
- Oct 12 10+ seats left
- Starts Shanghai, China
- Ends Beijing, China
Ancient Capitals of Xi'an and Beijing in 5 Days
5 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour in China, visiting Xian, Beijing and Shanghai. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & City sightseeing +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Train, Flight, Private Vehicle & Bullet Train
- Age Range 1-99 yrs
- Operated in Chinese
days05
From
US$ 918
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- Jun 06
- Jun 07
- Starts Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Ends Chengdu, China
Hong Kong to Chengdu - 9 days
9 day natural landmarks sightseeing tour to Hong Kong, Yangshuo and 1 other destinations traveling through China and Hong Kong. Read More
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Activities Natural landmarks sightseeing & Cruise +2 more
- Accommodation Hostel
- Transport Train, Bullet Train & Bus
- Age Range 18-80 yrs
- Operated in English
days09
From
US$ 1,065
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- Jul 14 Only 8 seats left
- Jul 28 Only 8 seats left
- Starts Shangri-La City, China
- Ends Kunming, China
Yunnan Discovery
12 day bicycle trip through Tibet, Bai Shui Tai, Tiger Leaping Gorge and 6 other destinations in China. Read More
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Bicycle tours & Adventure
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Ferry
- Age Range 18-95 yrs
- Operated in English
days12
From
US$ 2,600
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- Sep 08 10+ seats left
- Oct 20 Only 10 seats left
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- Starts Kunming, China
- Ends Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Essence of Southwestern China
“Thanks for giving us a great trip! We really appreciated and enjoyed your "VIP" tour group.”
- Tour Type Private and Group Tour
- Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Natural landmarks sightseeing +2 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Guest House
- Transport Flight, Train, Bus, Private Vehicle, Boat & Minibus
- Age Range 1-79 yrs
- Operated in English
days13
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US$ 2,936
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- Jun 15
- Jun 22
- Starts Lhasa, China
- Ends Lhasa, China
Classic Lhasa Group Tour: 4 Days
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- Tour Type Group Tour
- Activities City sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Train & Bus
- Age Range 5-70 yrs
- Operated in English
days04
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US$ 498
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- Jun 23
- Jun 30
- Starts Guilin, China
- Ends Yangshuo, China
The Essence of Guilin
“Before I went to Guilin, I heard that the landscape in Guilin is the best in the world. I finally”
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities Natural landmarks sightseeing & Cruise +2 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Lodge
- Transport Boat & Train
- Age Range 1-79 yrs
- Operated in English
days05
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US$ 942
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- Jun 10
- Jun 11
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