Xian Only ground transport Tours &amp; Trips

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Beijing, Xian

Highlights

Visit a wonderful old village, not too far from Tenchong
Visit some of the extinct volcanoes around the village of Mazhan
Visit the Sunday Market at one of the villages close to the Burma border.
See the mountain as you wander the Old Town
Visiting the Black Dragon Pool and other sites.

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Education / Learning, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"It is a difficult job to make everybody happy all of the time, but you ladies do a superb job. We were definitely off the beaten path, and when following that path there are sometimes unexpected surprises, but every bump was handled beautifully."

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17 days From$6,495

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China’s Silk Road: Mummies, Deserts, Caves and Markets

By Myths and Mountains

premier

5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Beijing, Terra Cotta Warriors, Tiananmen Square, Xian

Highlights

See the famous Terracotta Warriors.
Visit the Little Goose Pagoda.
Visit the marvelous Shaanxi Museum.
Visit the Xinjiang Autonomous Region Museum.
Visit one of the monuments to the Buddhist traditions that were so much a part of the Silk Road.

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Education / Learning, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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17 days From$6,975

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Grand China

By Titan Travel

none

4.4/5 Great

64 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Great Wall of China, Guilin

Highlights

Visit Beijing’s Summer Palace
Visit Tian’anmen Square & Forbidden City
Full-day tour to Great Wall of China & Olympic Games village
Peking Duck dinner
Big Wild Goose Pagoda and North Square

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"they are taking too long to refund our cancelled holiday from May 2020. cannot get any info from them when it will be refunded back to us."

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18 days From$4,466

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China Adventure Tour

By Discovery Nomads

none

4.5/5 Excellent

16 reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Beijing, Great Wall of China, Shanghai, Xian

Highlights

Explore Beijing
Explore one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world
Explore the highlights of Shanghai, visit local markets, and the trendy Xintiandi district.
Enjoy the famous the Symphony of Lights Cruise with unlimited drinks

Themes

High Adventure, Small Ship Cruise, Sailing

What travelers are saying

"I recently took the Best of Australia and New Zealand tour...added on Fiji and a day in Auckland...with Discovery Nomads. During the booking process they were attentive and helpful. However, the nightmare began after paying for the tour! They told us we would receive our itinerary 10 to 20 days before our trip. It was sent 4 days before departure. We booked a tour for the trans alpine train from Christchurch to Queensland which we were told after the fact, that it did not exist. Furthermore, they failed to make a transfer reservation from the airport to our hotel in Christchurch. It took a week of constant sending of emails to get credit. They never answered them! Credit was finally issued almost 25 days later. The nightmare continues...we had to call each shuttle ride to confirm as their confirmation numbers were wrong and the local company could never find our reservations. So now add the cost of all the phone calls! Furthermore, when we reached out to Discover Nomads to help us while traveling, they NEVER answered their phone or a request for refund by email. We were completely ignored and left on our own. The only saving grace was we were traveling in English speaking countries. Can you imagine this happening to you in a country that doesn't speak English? Nightmare!!!!! And no assist from this horrible company. The only communication from them was for flight delays which we found out first by checking into the airport and one response asking for how much I paid for my transfer and proof of payment. I explained that it was all electronic and requested a refund of my original payment...heard nothing again from them until seven days later they sent an email stating that a meeting point had changed. So they had my email, just refused to deal with refunds or help. In addition, they had us waiting 15 hours for a hotel room in two flights. We were not allowed to stay in hotel lobby for so long and we arrived at 1:00am. We ended up paying for an early check in. Also, all internal flights were booked with 7.5 kg cabin luggage only. We had to pay baggage fees of $45 per bag. The costs of this trip were way higher then we anticipated. We had quotes for private tours just $2,000 higher...we should have booked that as we probably spent close to that amount in other fees!! TAKE MY WARNING...DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!!!"

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9 days From$2,219

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Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to China

By African Trails

none

5/5 Excellent

10 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Camping

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Xian

Highlights

Turkmenistan - Letter of Introduction support and fees, Ashgabat, Darvaza Gas Craters
Uzbekistan - Historic cities; Khiva, Bukhara & Samarkand
Kazakhstan - Aksu-Dzhabagly Nature Reserve
Kyrgyzstan - Ala-Archa Nature Reserve, Lakes Issyk-Kul, Semenovskre Gorge, Yurt Stay by Lake Song Kol, Tash Rabat Caravanserai
China - Chinese guide, Letter of Introduction & fees, Jiaohe Ruins, Maogao Caves, Boat Buddha Caves at Bingling Si, Labrang Tibetan Monastery, Huanglong National Park, Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Centre, Terracotta Army

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Who said you can not enjoy a long Overland Safari? I had a wonderful time during the 7 month Trans Africa. Part of the West cost of Africa was a challenge which I will remember for a long time. The scenery and wildlife from Namibia onwards was breathtaking. The younger generation on the truck gave me the challenge to do things I always was to scared to do in my live. I did tandem skydiving, quad bike riding in the sand dunes, white water rafting on the Zambezi river, bungy jumping of the Victoria Bridge and the micro light flight over the Victoria Falls. Our driver Brian was excellent and a good mate. All in all I can recommend the tour to people who like something more exciting than a standard organised tour. A truly memorable experience of a lifetime."

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62 days From$3,532

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Ancient and Cosmopolitan 9 Days

By China Links Travel

none

5/5 Excellent

2 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Hong Kong, Kunming, Tiananmen Square, Victoria Peak, Xian

Highlights

Explore Beijing
Visit the Temple of Heaven
Visit to the Great Wall at Mutianyu
Visit the Summer Palace, which includes a grand collection of lakes, gardens and palaces
Enjoy visiting to the ancient city wall in Xian

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"My wife and I have just returned from a two weeks holiday travelling around China which was booked via China links. Upon booking we were very surprised to find that we could not find any recent reviews of the company. We were a bit perturbed by this. The reason I am writing this is to say that we had a superb time and we felt that the trip was very well organised. All the reps meet us on time and they were all very knowledgeable. All the hotels were of a reasonable standard. Food was usually chosen by the reps and was very good. China its self was amazing with some fantastic memories. I would definitely recommend China links/ Links travel."

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9 days From$2,865

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China Essential

By China Links Travel

none

5/5 Excellent

2 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Great Wall of China, Kunming, London, Shanghai, Suzhou, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Xian

Highlights

Enjoy Beijing city tour
Visit Tiananmen Square, one of the largest city squares in the world
Visit to the Forbidden City which served as the grand imperial palace for centuries
Visit to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall
Visit the Summer Palace, which includes a grand collection of lakes, gardens

Themes

Cultural

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10 days From$2,923

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China Dreams

By China Links Travel

none

5/5 Excellent

2 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Great Wall of China, Guilin, Kunming, Shanghai, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Xian, Yangshuo

Highlights

Enjoy Beijing city tour See Tiananmen Square, the biggest square in the world Visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu, a post along the wall offering breathtaking views Visit the Summer Palace, which includes a grand collection of lakes, gardens Explore Terracotta Warriors, a stunning collection of ten thousand life size statues Visit to the Shaanxi Museum which houses over a quarter of a million artefacts on display Discover Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town with a history

Themes

Cultural

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13 days From$3,455

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China Natural Wonders Discovery

By China Highlights

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Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Shanghai, Xian

Highlights

Discover the Hidden Halls in the Forbidden City.
Walk on a Delicate Mixture of the Restored and Wild Great Wall
Meet the Terracotta Army and Make Your Own Terracotta Warriors
Witness the Closest Things on Earth to the Hallelujah Mountains
Walk on the World's Longest and Highest glass-floored bridge

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I've just returned from my trip to China, a week ago. I've seen many-many interesting places of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. But most of all i liked my 2-days trip to Longshen villages with my guide Frank from chinahighlights. The day before our trip has started, in Guilin, Frank met me in hotel and told about our journey. Next 2 days we visited traditional ancient chinese villages (the biggest from them are Ping'an and Dazhai), walking around them, saw the rice-terraces landscape (it was really unbelievable). Also we had a hiking between villages, and stayed at night at ZhongLiu village. I haven't seen any tourists in this village, even chinese tourists. It was fantastic cause we've seen real chinese life of local people, including, for example, planting vegetables, collecting tea). Very quiet, fresh air, natural food. Yes, in this village almost no shops, no souvenirs, but you dont need them. All around you a hundred times better. I advice all, who wants to see real chinese life, visit this place, especially this village, stay at night there. Thanks very much to my guide Frank and chinahighlights for this trip!"

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14 days From$3,790

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Along the Great Silk Road of China

By China Highlights

Local Expert

Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Kashgar, Xian

Highlights

Immerse Yourself in the Memory of the Silk Road at the Historical Site in Xi'an
Unveil the Secrets of the Terracotta Army and Make a Mini Terracotta Warrior
Meet the 'Color Palette Overturned by God' - the Rainbow Mountains.
Admire the Valuable Cultural Heritage of the Silk Road
Experience Traveling on a Camel as the Merchants on the Silk Road Did

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

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12 days From$4,149

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China Tour with Panda Experience

By Odynovo

premier

5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Why we love them

They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chengdu, Great Wall of China, Guilin, Shanghai, The Forbidden City, Xian

Highlights

Wander along the Bund to experience the old and new in Shanghai.
Immerse in the scenic karst landscape on a Li River cruise in Guilin.
Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see the cute pandas in Chengdu.
Marvel at the mysterious Terracotta Warriors and City Wonders in Xi’an.
Explore the iconic Great Wall and ancient Forbidden City in Beijing.

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I didn’t take this tour exactly, but made some changes based on my schedule and interests and travel dates. It was my first time in Southeast Asia and I was a traveling solo female. Liz my trip consultant and contact person was so helpful and responsive to any and all my concerns and questions. It was a trip of a lifetime. I can not gush enough about the itinerary and experiences. I am completely impressed with is company and this person. Ya ya in Chang Mai and Sam in Bangkok are top notch guides. The diving in Phuket was arranged with Siam diving, a small private boat not an over stuffed crowded one. It felt like we were the only people in the ocean. Goo, GO, GO!!!!"

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China Highlights

By Explore!

premier

4.6/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Guilin, Hong Kong, Tiananmen Square, Victoria Peak, Xian, Yangshuo

Highlights

A journey of discovery across China from Hong Kong to Beijing by train, boat and plane
Relax in the stunning limestone landscapes of China's tranquil South
Discover the amazing Terracotta Army and iconic Great Wall

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"I really enjoyed every aspect of the tour. It was a relatively small group of great people with an excellent guide, comfortable accommodation and interesting itinerary. The walking aspect was a little challenging but within my capabilities giving me a sense of achievement each day. The food everywhere we were taken was exceptional. Overall - I didn't want it to end!"

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10 days From$2,080

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China – Panda Conservation Adventure

By Discover Corps

preferred

4.9/5 Excellent

87 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chengdu, Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Xian

Highlights

Venture behind the scenes of a panda rescue center for hands-on interaction with these gentle creatures
Visit Xi'an and experience the unforgettable Terracotta Warriors
Experience the unforgettable Great Wall of China on our trip extension to Beijing
Experience a traditional cooking class and share a homemade meal with a local family

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Nature & Wildlife, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"I recently returned from the Costa Rican wildlife safari. I was a bit concerned with Covid however every place was extremely clean and had places for you to wash your hands before you even walked in. This was a trip I was actually supposed to go on in 2020 however it was postponed, waiting so long the expectations were high. I was definitely not disappointed! Patricia our guide was absolutely wonderful, extremely knowledgeable and cater to our every need. I would highly recommend this vacation. Also everyone that I met in the community was extremely gracious and kind. The majority of these people work on tourism and unfortunately in the last year have not had any. Booking this trip would not only be an amazing adventure for you but it would also be amazing for the people in the community"

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Mary

Jan 2019

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Really enjoyed out trio and have already

Really enjoyed out trio and have already recommended Explore to family and friends.

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Really enjoyed out trio and have already recommended Explore to family and friends.

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Nov 2018

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Looking forward to planning our next trip with Explore. Thank you.

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Excellent group of fellow travellers combined with

Excellent group of fellow travellers combined with a great guide allowed us to see some of the great sights of China at reasonable cost.. Highlight for me was defin...

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An excellent group of fellow travellers

An excellent group of fellow travellers combined with a great guide allowed us to see some of the great sights of China at reasonable cost.. Highlight for me was de...