My private tour to Great Wall of China and to Forbidden city was arranged in a perfect way starting from the airport pick-up till the final hotel drop-off. Enjoyed the trip to the fullest and would definitely plan another trip through this local travel specialist in the future.
Adventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
This tour was great - included the two things we really wanted to see (the terracotta army and the Hanyangling Museum) and we also got a great lunch and a visit to a local farmer's "cave house" which was an interesting insight into how people live outside the big cities.
Michael is a great guide, he speaks very good English and is very knowledgeable about the history and background of the archeological sites. The car was very comfortable with a good driver and plenty of water available. All in all an excellent tour, I highly recommend this if you're visiting Xi'an - you'll have a great time!
Explore Hangzhou’s UNESCO-listed landscapes and the picturesque water town of Wuzhen on this two-day private sightseeing tour. Your tour includes lunch, entrance tickets, and hotel pickup and drop-off. You can choose to depart from Shanghai or Hangzhou.
Cruise around the mist-shrouded West Lake, one of China’s most memorable natural wonders, and stroll around the Flower Harbor Park. Visit the famous Yongfu Temple, sample traditional tea at the Meijiawu Tea Village.
The next day, explore Wuzhen water town on a full-day guided tour from Hangzhou. See the town’s highlights, including the Sanbai Wine Workshop, built during the Song Dynasty and the only winery that remains in Wuzhen. Wrap up with a scenic (optional) cruise on the river.
Please note: Hotel inclusive if your departure is from Shanghai; hotel exclusive if departure from Hangzhou. If departing from Shanghai, you can choose a 4- or 5-star hotel. Please select your departure and hotel preferences upon booking.
You will enjoy a real procedure of traditional learning in ancient teaching way. You could experience a whole process of learning Chinese traditional wisdom and the activities necessary.
You will learn core value for Chinese traditional culture through classical Chinese, the true Chinese language, directly from ancient sages by classical books. And through traditional activities of true life within the society, you will be given a realistic understanding of true traditional Chinese culture, coming from thousands years history. You will get so much and so different that you couldn't get from Mandarin learning.
By the way, you don't need know any Chinese at all. In fact it is better you don't know anything about Mandarin. It will be prevent wrong understanding for true Chinese culture. :)
Discover the magic of South Asia on this immersive 15-day Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet tour that takes you through three of its most iconic ancient cities: Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse. Each destination offers a window into the region's unique religious heritage, cultural treasures, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Highlights of this unforgettable South Asia tour include the architectural masterpiece of the Potala Palace, the sacred Jokhang Temple, and the renowned Sera Monastery. Marvel at the serene beauty of Yamdrok Lake, witness the majesty of the Karo Glacier, and explore Tashilumpo Monastery, home to the world’s largest copper Buddha statue.
To make your trip as seamless as possible, we provide a complimentary chauffeur-drive service. Begin your adventure relaxed and refreshed, with a professional chauffeur ensuring a hassle-free airport transfer. Our airport meet-and-greet service, hosted by a knowledgeable local guide, guarantees a warm welcome and a smooth transition into the wonders of Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet. With 24/7 local assistance and travel guidance, you can enjoy peace of mind from start to finish.
Our exclusive “local host” experience, available only with Tweet World Travel, offers unique insights into Bhutanese, Nepalese and Tibetan culture and traditions, making your trip to South Asia region truly unforgettable. Experience the timeless beauty of these three countries, where every detail is carefully curated for your comfort and enjoyment. From its spiritual landmarks to its breathtaking landscapes, this Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet tour promises memories to last a lifetime.
Important Sights:
Potala Palace: Winter palace of the Dalai LamaJokhang Temple: Spiritual Center for Buddhists in TibetSera Monastery: One of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, the hot attraction is monks debate.Drepung Monstery: Drepung used to be a seat of the central government until the 5th Dalai Lama built Potala Palace.Yamdrok-tso: A sacred lake with stunning blue water on a almost desert mountain background.Tashilunpo monastery: The seat of the Panchen Lama.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
At approximately 08:00am in the morning, your English-speaking guide will arrive at your Shanghai hotel lobby to pick you up. Climb into a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and begin your 2.5-hour journey to Hangzhou. Upon arrival, start your first activity, a cruise on the West Lake.
From the cruise, you will have the best view of the West Lake and town of Hangzhou. After your cruise tour, head to the famed Lingyin Temple, also known as the Temple of the Soul's Retreat. There, your guide will tell you the history of the temple.
Afterwards, make a brief stop at a local Chinese restaurant for a traditional Chinese lunch. Next, head to Meijiawu Tea Village located on a hill in the western part of Hangzhou. Inhabited by more than 500 households, Meijiawu Tea Culture Village is picturesque surrounded by mountains and waters. It is a main production base and protected area of the fragrant West Lake Dragon Well Tea. As a leisure tourist spot, it features tea culture in a farm style. This is truly the best way to get an insider look into China's tea culture.
After your tour of the Meijiawu Tea Village, board the vehicle and make your way back to your Shanghai accommodation.
Being among one of the first batch of cities to be opened up under 1978 reform policy, Guangzhou has prospered into a vibrant Chinese metropolis full of vigour. The Pearl Rive Night Cruise lets you enjoy the illuminated Guangzhou skyline and its iconic landmarks from the water as you feast on a buffet dinner.
Your tour guide will meet you at your downtown hotel at around 5:30 pm. Board a comfortable vehicle to join the Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise.
As the third longest river in China with a length of more than 2,000 kilometers, the Pearl River flows through Guangzhou city. At evening, taking a cruise is an ideal way to admire the breathtaking night view of the lit-up city.
On board the beautiful cruise boat, feast on a buffet dinner as you sail by sparkling landmarks of the city, including the gorgeous Canton Tower under dazzling lights.
Pearl River is like a ribbon that connects the historical sites and beautiful scenery along it and showcases both the modern culture and the historical legacy of Guangzhou. Relax and soak up this fascinating evening experience.
After sailing around one and a half hours return to the wharf and enjoy a safe transfer back to your hotel to conclude the trip.
I loved my tour with Lynn. Doing this tour with her was like exploring on foot with a good friend. Lynn was so informative and accommodating. Seeing the old Shanghai was pretty special and I loved all the food we tasted along the way. Thank you so much! I was in Shanghai on business and I would highly recommend this tour, I'd love to do it again with my husband and kids.
The Beijing driver will be holding a sign with your name on it and pick you up from your Beijing hotel lobby at 04:50 in the morning. You will then go to the domestic departure exit of terminal 1 of Beijing International Airport and fly to Xi'an directly. Then the Xi'an tour guide will be holding a sign with your name on it at Terminal 2 of Xianyang International Airport.
Start the morning trip to Xi'an Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum first. You will see impressive numbers of life-sized sculptures of ancient warriors and horses which is the most amazing discovery of the 20th century. These sculptures were built around 1900 years ago to protect the tomb of the first emperor of China. Later on have lunch at a nice and clean restaurant.
Then, head to the magnificent Xi'an Ancient City Wall. It is the most complete, most well-preserved ancient city wall. If you feel interested, you can go cycling on the wall, and it is also the largest ancient city wall in China. Stroll along the city wall and enjoy the landscape of Xi'an.
After that, you will be transferred back to the domestic departure exit of Terminal 2 of Xianyang International Airport. Your Beijing driver will be waiting for you at the domestic arrival exit of Terminal 1 of Beijing International Airport at 21:15 to take you back to your Beijing hotel.
You will be picked up from your Zhangjiajie Hotel at 08:30am in the morning to start your trip to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon in National Forest Park. Here, you will visit the glass bridge of the area, the highest and longest glass bridge in the world, before taking a slide down to the big canyon.
You will enjoy a scenic walk boasting waterfalls and wonderful views on either side. The glass bridge, providing a full view of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, is quite an adrenaline rush, especially if you're not a fan of heights. Pushing your limits to the extreme, this section of the park also hosts the highest bungee jump spot in the world.
After seeing the canyon with an aerial view, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before venturing underground to the Yellow Dragon Cave. You will have about 2-hours to see this karst cave, complete with peculiar limestone formations, underground streams and large caverns. This cave has plenty to see with both wet and dry caves, stalactites and stalagmites, stone blossoms and stone curtains. After a full-day of sightseeing, you will be transferred back to Zhangjiajie to your choice of hotel, train station, airport or bus station.
There are lots of legends about the Bund in Shanghai, but how were the changes made to the farmlands into private wharf's and South-Asian style corridor built, eventually becoming an "international architectural exposition”? How was the westernized Public Park and the wide Yangtze Road built the Bund? Why did foreign consulates, Western firms and financial institutions setup their business right here? And why was the area called the Bund? Some of these answers are quite complex. On this tour we will reveal all secrets related to the famous The Bund.
We will visit the former Astor House Hotel which was the first western hotel in China but now part of a building which has been secretly changed to a huge compound with local Chinese living in old hotel rooms as their day to day family home. We will also visit Waibaidu Bridge, which is the first all-steel bridge, and the only surviving example of a camelback truss bridge, in the entire China. The present bridge was opened on 20 January 1908. With its rich history and unique design the Waibaidu Bridge is one of the symbols of Shanghai.
Next stop is the Bund's origin, where the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek converge, regarded as the origin of the Bund and the city. The 138,000-square-meter area contains many historic buildings, such as the recently saved Shanghai Rowing Club, the Union Church and the former British Consulate.
We then walk through the back street of East Nanjing Road, visit the famous historic buildings including the Peace Hotel, where many historical figures have stayed here such as Sun Yat-sen, Charlie Chaplin, Field Marshal Montgomery, Muhammad Ali, Bill Clinton, etc. We will also cover some of Shanghai's landmarks such as former HSBC building, custom house and former British club.
We invite you on an exciting and informative journey about one of Shanghai's most famous areas - The Bund.
Lynn made our Shanghai tour so comfortable and exciting!! It was a new place for us we were nervous and she was so down to earth and made us so comfortable. She even bought us fried shrimp dumplings!! She made us laugh and made the whole experience worthwhile!!
Experience the best of Nanjing and get true celebrity treatment during this 11-hour, fully-customizable, private sightseeing tour. Your private guide will organize everything for you, including pre-booking your bullet train tickets, picking you up in your hotel lobby and ensuring you have a hassle-free day in Nanjing, visit all the highlights and top attractions!
The tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel lobby in Shanghai city center. Then, you will take a bullet train to see the historical city-Nanjing, the former capital city of Ming Dynasty.
Start at the ancient city wall and Zhonghua Gate, the biggest castle-style city gate in China and a structural element of the most complicated castle in the world. You can explore the castle also enjoy the city view by standing on the ancient wall.
Enjoy a local authentic lunch at the Confucius Temple Market, dedicated to our great philosopher and educator of ancient China. Take a walk afterwards to see the ancient buildings and Qinhuai river view.
Continue to visit Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum by cable car. Dr. Sun is respected as the father of modern China since he fought unyieldingly against the corrupt Qing Dynasty government. He led the 1911 revolution to end the feudal system and founded the Republic of China, leading the Chinese people into a new era.
Your tour finish in the evening. Our guide will send you to your hotel in a private car.
