How to Plan Top China Tours

Top China Tours mainly introduce the popular China Tour Packages, and recommended the best places to take a China Tour and some travel tips for Top China Tours. Top China Tours are designed for the people who are coming to see the best highlights of China. The colorful Yunnan, the modern Beijing, Shanghai, the ancient Xian, elegant Hangzhou, etc. are the best places to take Top China Tours. Having no idea how to start your Top China Tour? Don’t worry! Here are some popular tours for your preference. We understand that you are coming to see the best highlights of our Country, so we’ve designed a range of tour packages to choose, which covers the most popular Chinese highlights, No matter if you travel as a family, a couple, alone, or in a group, Yunnan Exploration can arrange a suitable, economical and all-inclusive travel deal for the classic adventure in ancient and mysterious China that you have always dreamed of!

Where to Visit for Best China Trip for the First Time to Visit China

For top China tours, there are several iconic destinations and regions that offer a blend of cultural heritage, natural beauty, and modern attractions. Here are some must-visit places:

  1. Beijing
    • Attractions: Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, Hutongs (old narrow alleys).
    • Cultural Experiences: Peking Opera, traditional tea houses, Beijing cuisine (Peking duck).
  2. Shanghai
    • Attractions: The Bund, Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, French Concession, Oriental Pearl Tower.
    • Modern Experiences: Shanghai Disneyland, nightlife at Xintiandi, shopping in Nanjing Road.
  3. Xi’an
    • Attractions: Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter (Great Mosque), Shaanxi History Museum.
    • Cultural Experiences: Tang Dynasty Show, Xi’an cuisine (especially dumplings).
  4. Guilin and Yangshuo
    • Attractions: Li River (cruises and landscapes), Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Yangshuo West Street.
    • Natural Beauty: Karst mountains, rice terraces, outdoor activities like biking and hiking.
  5. Chengdu and Sichuan Province
    • Attractions: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Wuhou Shrine, Jinli Ancient Street, Mount Emei, Leshan Giant Buddha.
    • Culinary Experiences: Sichuan hotpot, Sichuan cuisine (spicy and flavorful dishes).
  6. Hangzhou
    • Attractions: West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Longjing Tea Plantations, Qinghefang Ancient Street, Six Harmonies Pagoda.
    • Cultural Experiences: Tea ceremonies, boat rides on West Lake, traditional silk production.
  7. Zhangjiajie
    • Attractions: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (inspiration for Avatar), Tianmen Mountain, Glass Bridge, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area.
    • Natural Wonders: Sandstone pillars, hiking trails, unique geological formations.
  8. Lhasa and Tibet Autonomous Region
    • Attractions: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka Palace.
    • Cultural Experiences: Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan cuisine, traditional festivals.
  9. Hong Kong
    • Attractions: Victoria Peak, Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park, Tsim Sha Tsui, Symphony of Lights.
    • Modern Cityscape: Shopping, dining, nightlife, cultural diversity.
  10. Yunnan Province
    • Attractions: Kunming (Stone Forest, Dianchi Lake), Dali (Erhai Lake, Dali Ancient Town), Lijiang (Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain), Shangri-La (Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park).
    • Diverse Landscapes: Rice terraces of Yuanyang, ethnic minority cultures, natural beauty.

These destinations offer a rich tapestry of experiences that highlight China’s ancient history, cultural diversity, stunning landscapes, and modern developments. Depending on your interests and time available, you can customize your itinerary to include the highlights that resonate most with you.

Top China Panorama Tours

Top China Highlights Tours

Top Yunnan China Tours

Top China Modern City Tours

Beijing

Shanghai

Hong Kong and Macau

Top China’s Wonders Tours

Yunnan

Stone Forest Tours

Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces Tours

Dongchuan Red Land Tours

Guangxi

Shaanxi

Beijing

Top China Colorful Ethnic Culture Tours

Yunnan

Guangxi and Guizhou

Tibet

Travel Tips for Top China Tours

Necessary Permits for China Tibet Tours

Tibet Entry Permit

Tibet Entry Permit is foremost and compulsory for foreign passport holders to enter Tibet. Issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau, it is also called TTB permit.

Tibet Border Pass

If you aim to visit some remote destinations, like Mount Everest, Mount Kailash, ect. located in the border area between Tibet and other countries, You need to prepare Tibet Border Pass.

Aliens’ Travel Permit

If you want to explore places outside Lhasa such as Mount Everest, you need to obtain both the Tibet Travel Permit and Aliens’ Travel Permit.

Chinese Visa

If you want to travel to China, you have to obtain a Chinese Visa first. The Chinese Visa will also be used to apply for Tibet travel permits before your Yunnan Tibet Travel.