10 BEST China Small Group Trips & Tours 2025/2026

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BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

China Small Group Tours: Highlights Of China

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Highlights of China

(7 reviews )

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This tour was a very good tour blending a mix of cities but also countryside and nature with amazing landscapes where you got to see all the main tourist attractions and was a great introduction to China. Ricky our guide was very good and went above and beyond in a lot of ways for everyone.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Beijing, Shanghai, Yangshuo, Xia

Beijing, Shanghai, Yangshuo, Xian, Chengdu, Emei Shan

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Duration15 days

From

USD 2,979

USD 2,601

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USD 378

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15-Day China Impression Small Group Tour

(2 reviews )

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I like free and easy trips. But for some local detailed arrangements related to itinerary/activities in various countries, it can be rather challenging. My trip to Yangtze River cruise and travel between Chongqing and Yichang involved details that I am not familiar. Olivia helped me to do the booking, train ticketing, route planning etc. The trip was smooth going without any hiccups. Additional related information and continuous support by Olivia throughout my trips was excellent. Tee from Singapore

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

1-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Beijing, Guilin, Shanghai, Cheng

Beijing, Guilin, Shanghai, Chengdu, Xian, Yangtze River, Chongqing, Yangshuo

Duration15 days

From

USD 2,718

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13 Days Relaxing China Tour & Yangtze Cruise

(2 reviews )

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I went on a 5d/4n Yangtze River cruise from Yichang to Chongqing. The cruise ship was relatively new and the cabin was clean and comfortable. There was enough food selection to cater for everyone’s tastes. The crew members were very helpful and polite, one (Cindy) even helped me get the food for every meal. There were also enough activities on board like movies, spa etc if one opted out of land excursions. The land excursions were very enjoyable. Despite my temporary restricted mobility, I was assisted in getting on and off the ship and when the wheelchair was required, the staff members offered to help in pushing it. Thalia from AOT had been exceptionally helpful, advising me on which land excursion was not suitable for me and even sent a requested foldable stool to the hotel for my use in the shower on our extended 2-day stay in Chongqing post cruise. Overall, this cruise had been a very good and pleasant experience for me.

Natural landmarks sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

1-76 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Beijing, Guilin, Great Wall of C

Beijing, Guilin, Great Wall of China, Shanghai, Xian, Shennv, Yangshuo, Chongqing, Yangtze River

Duration13 days

From

USD 2,454

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Walk the Great Wall + Xian Extension

4.8

(8 reviews )

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Fabulous & remarkable trip! Jansen went above & beyond with his customer service & taking care of everyone’s special needs and requests. The itinerary was fantastic and the guides were marvelous. Dianna also did a great job and was very accommodating. My only critique is that we should have been provided more information on the difficulties with using credit cards and ATM’s in China and the prevalent use of cash only. I have traveled to 55 countries & never had difficulty using credit cards & ATM’s until China. Most places wouldn’t take US Visa or Mastercard & ATM’s wouldn’t give me Chinses yen

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Beijing, Xian

Duration12 days

From

USD 2,710

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4 Days Lhasa City Essential Group Tour

(1 review )

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I really enjoyed my time in Tibet and I appreciate all of your hard work which made everything go smoothly. I was pleasantly surprised that only one other person was on my tour which made it so much easier to travel around the monasteries and the Potala Palace. I particularly enjoyed meeting our tour guide and I'm so glad that your company employs local Tibetans to share their knowledge. The hotel was in the perfect location and the breakfasts there every morning were so delicious. The airport transfers were so helpful, too and the driver did a great job keeping us safe. My only wish is that we could have squeezed in one small sightseeing trip the last morning before heading to the airport around noon, but I understand that would be complicated with larger groups where people fly out at different times of the day.Thanks again!

Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

6-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Lhasa

Duration4 days

From

USD 589

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8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour

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The trip was great, everything was very smooth, and well taken care of. I must also really thank you for helping with the train tickets last minute, you were a great help! I was quite worried haha. The guide you provided, Lhakdon, was excellent. She is a very warm person, and genuinely helpful. For example, my father broke his spectacles accidentally one night, and I messaged her at 9pm asking if she had super-glue or knew a place to buy new spectacles. The next morning she turned up at 9 am with a tube of super glue, and we were able to fix the spectacles! She really went above and beyond to help us. She always made sure we were comfortable and taken care of, at restaurants she would stop eating and come over to help us order food, get utensils, get drinks etc. service standard is very high. Lhakdon also helped us outside of the tour time, brought us to various shops, to look for specific items we wanted. These shops were also cheaper and better in quality than the usual tourist traps. Places where locals would buy from. The driver Pen Pal was also good, a friendly guy. Though he didn't speak English, we could converse in Mandarin. His driving was very safe, smooth ride all the way. No speeding, no sudden acceleration/braking/swerving. Great driver! Please express the thanks and appreciation from my Dad and I to Lhakdon and the driver. If my friends or I ever go to Tibet again we will definitely request for them again!

Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Guest House, Hotel, Resort, Tent

Age Range

10-70 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Shigatse, Lhasa, Everest Base Ca

Shigatse, Lhasa, Everest Base Camp, Tibet, Everest Base Camp Tibet

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,280

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China Silk Road

4.7

(3 reviews )

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Crossing the Gobi Desert and visiting the 'lost' cities of the old Silk Road was really special. Over 2000 years of cultural heritage in two weeks. Fantastic.

Adventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Sleeper Train

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Beijing, Kashgar, Jiayuguan, Dun

Beijing, Kashgar, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Silk Road, Xian, Lanzhou, Xiahe

Duration17 days

From

USD 3,990

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Walk the Great Wall of China

(4 reviews )

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Walking on the Great Wall far exceeded my expectations. The photos in magazines do not compare to the magnitude of actually seeing the Wall in person as it extends for hundreds of miles in many directions spanning numerous ridges. It is an engineering marvel. My guide, Olly was outstanding. His knowledge, sense of humor and overall company contributed to my excellent experience on this trip. If you decide to walk the Great Wall of China, you will not be disappointed.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Beijing, Forbidden City, Shanhai

Beijing, Forbidden City, Shanhaiguan, Panjiakou, Huangyaguan, Gubeikou, Jinshanling

Duration10 days

From

USD 2,060

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15-Day Mt. Kailash Group Tour via Everest Base Camp

(1 review )

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Embark on a profound pilgrimage that merges the towering grandeur of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, with the sacred Kora around Mount Kailash. Witness the highland scenery and head to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest via Gyantse, Shigatse, and Tingri. Last but not least, you will reach Mt.Kailash. Kailash in Tibetan means the treasure of the snow-capped mountain. Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, Bon — native religion in Tibet — and Jainism recognize it as the center of the world. This journey transcends physical challenges, offering a transformative experience that connects you deeply with both nature's magnificence and the spiritual essence of these revered mountains. See the itinerary section for details.

Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Guest House, Hotel, Resort, Tent

Age Range

10-70 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tibet, Lhasa, Zhongba, Lhatse, S

Tibet, Lhasa, Zhongba, Lhatse, Shigatse, Everest Base Camp Tibet, Saga, Darchen, Drirapuk, Mount Kailash Trek

Duration15 days

From

USD 2,270

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Great Wall Trek

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Hike a classic section of the Great Wall in Hebei Province. Camp, explore and trek between small villages after exploring the iconic sights of Beijing. This innovative itinerary takes in a remote section of the Great Wall outside Beijing in Hebei Province. Hosted by local families, we camp in comfort in exclusive locations and explore the Great Wall over five days, trekking between villages. The scenery is vast and diverse as we trek our way through tall swaying corn cropped field to distant green river valleys with one of the great wonders of the world as our backdrop. Host families provide us with true rural hospitality in the 'real China' and allow us rare interaction, including visits to family homes. In Beijing we visit the capital’s major historic sites such as the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. We also indulge in the culinary delight that Chinese cuisine is so famous for. The Beijing food experiences will no doubt compete with the trek itself as one of the highlights of this entirely unique adventure.

Trekking and HikingAdventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Camping

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Beijing, Gubeikou, Jinshanling

Beijing, Gubeikou, Jinshanling, Simatai

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,870

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Premium China

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Embark on a 12-day Premium journey that weaves together China’s layered history, famous icons, cultural heritage and celebrated cuisine. Uncover modern China in Shanghai, then step back in time to the villages of Huizhou. See the magnificent karst hills of Yangshuo and come face to face with the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an. Walk an original section of the Great Wall – one of the Seven Wonders of the World – and revel in the big show of Beijing. Of all China’s assets, its greatest is its people, so you’ll also visit traditional family homes for homecooked meals and travel with an expert local leader to uncover a lesser-known side of the country.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Beijing, Shanghai, Huizhou, Yang

Beijing, Shanghai, Huizhou, Yangshuo, Xi'an

Duration12 days

From

USD 4,995

USD 4,845

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Walking the Great Wall of China

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Challenge yourself on an eight-day adventure along one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Great Wall of China. First, explore Beijing, China’s capital, and visit iconic sites like Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Then, with your expert leader by your side, you’ll hike several sections of the Great Wall, from Mutianyu to Jinshanling, taking in expansive views as the wall winds along the mountain ranges into the horizon. Travel between local guesthouses, enjoying delicious home-cooked meals, and visit the Big and Small Jinshan Watchtowers. Soak in the history of the area as you see parts of the wall still in its original condition and learn about the rich history of the area from local experts.

Active and outdoorAdventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Beijing, Jiankou, Gubeikou, Jinshanling

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,445

USD 1,402

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USD 43

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Beijing Mini Group Day Tour Great Wall and Forbidden City

(1 review )

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I would recommend this mini group tour in Beijing. Our guide Linda was great very friendly, great English and easy to communicate with. We had a lot of fun with her and enjoyed the day immensely. Linda made our day special to remember. A tour is the only way to see attractions and we cant believe how much we saw in a day! Thanks Linda we hope to see you again next time you made our day very enjoyable.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

1-85 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Beijing

Duration10 hours

From

USD 90

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Best of China Discovery

(1 review )

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Vincent, our tour guide, was absolutely top-notch! Out of my travels to 65 countries, he stands out as one of the best. With his thoroughness, people skills, and great sense of humor, he made the entire experience unforgettable. An amazing experience for us - very well organised tour.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel

Age Range

35-75 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Beijing, Suzhou, Yangshuo, Shang

Beijing, Suzhou, Yangshuo, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin

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Duration14 days

From

USD 4,479

USD 4,255

Saving

USD 224

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Highlights of China

15-Day China Impression Small Group Tour

13 Days Relaxing China Tour & Yangtze Cruise

Walk the Great Wall + Xian Extension

4 Days Lhasa City Essential Group Tour

8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour

China Silk Road

Walk the Great Wall of China

15-Day Mt. Kailash Group Tour via Everest Base Camp

Great Wall Trek

Premium China

Walking the Great Wall of China

Beijing Mini Group Day Tour Great Wall and Forbidden City

Best of China Discovery

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