15 China VIP Tours That Earn the Upgrade

1.Beijing:Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour with VIP Fast Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 5 hours · from $118Our pick

Choose Mutianyu, Badaling, or an undeveloped Ming-era section on a five-hour private tour from Beijing. An English-speaking guide such as Lucy, Sherry, or Cindy joins you on the ascent, then leaves free time for photos and independent walking. Private transport, entrance fees, and selected cable cars are included.

“Great tour, Jack was very informative and knew the history of all the places that we visited as well as the best photo spots. Our driver Wanj, was also very prompt and had lots of water for us during our tour.”

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2.Xi’an: Exclusive Terracotta Army Tour & Local Family Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 484 reviews · 6 hours · from $24

Andy, Willow, or Min guides you through Xi’an’s Terracotta Army pits, then takes you to a nearby village for a homemade Shaanxi lunch with his family. Choose a small-group or private tour with hotel pickup, transport, tickets, and English commentary included.

“An excellent trip. Superb in every way. Highly recommended to others.”

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3.Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $369Top rated

Spend two focused days seeing Beijing’s essential sights with a private guide and driver. Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Mutianyu Great Wall, and old hutongs, with Peking duck and another included lunch.

“Thank you so much for organizing such a wonderful experience in Beijing! Both tours were smooth, well-planned, and filled with unforgettable moments. We’re truly grateful that you showed us your beautiful city and shared its rich history and culture with us. A special thank you to our guides Alice Ji  She absolutely is  fantastic! Their knowledge, warmth, and professionalism made everything even more enjoyable. And please also extend our appreciation to the drivers – they were excellent throughout. The food is very tasty very delicious very tasty and a lot , very nice .Thank you We would be happy to recommend your services to others, and if we ever return…”

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4.Beijing Roast Duck Banquet and Acrobatics Show with VIP Seats Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 87 reviews · from $144

Start with a Beijing roast duck dinner at Longhuachun Dalian Seafood Dumplings, then take your VIP seat at Chaoyang Theatre for a 90-minute acrobatics show. Pickup covers city hotels within the 4th Ring, with guides such as Sam, William, and Cynthia praised for calm, helpful service.

“We have only put this tour as only 4 recommended. The Acrobatic show was superb and for an hour or so you are 'mesmerized' with what feats the boys and girls provide as part of the show. However the Peking Duck Banquet is not a 'banquet' and no where close to it. The tour and organizing companies really need to serious review this part of the tour. The DaDong Peking Duck chain of restaurants do really know how to serve you up a 'Peking Duck Banquet' to remember. Their chosen restaurant was clearly a well establish venue for similar tours, catering of up 140 dinners with at least 10 x…”

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5.From Guilin: 4 Star Luxury Li River Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 80 reviews · 4 hours · from $92

You’ll leave downtown Guilin around 8:00 AM for Zhujiang Pier, then cruise four hours toward Yangshuo past karst peaks, farms, villages, bamboo groves, and waterfalls. The boat offers indoor seating, an observation deck, a Chinese or Western buffet, and multilingual audio through a QR code. No guide joins the boat.

“Beautiful river! But really overpriced, we have paid 3 times more than the actual price of the tickets! The first class toilet was broken.”

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6.Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seat with Authentic Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 hours · from $168

Spend three hours seeing Shanghai after dark with a private English-speaking guide, downtown hotel transfers, a 50-minute VIP cruise, and dinner at a local restaurant. Guides such as Michael, Cassie, Lucy, and Sunny are praised for history, food advice, and smooth planning. Dinner is not served on the boat.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A seamless, premium experience with Sunny Tour. Pick-up was in a large luxury electric car — quiet, spotless, and very comfortable. Our guide, Ms. Shirley, was warm, professional, and knowledgeable, sharing insights about Shanghai while giving us space to enjoy the evening. Dinner featured hygienic and delicious Chinese local cuisine at a well-chosen restaurant — every dish was flavourful and authentic. The highlight was the river cruise, where we had our own private seating area offering stunning views of the Bund and Pudong skyline. Peaceful, crowd-free, and beautifully lit — it felt truly special. This tour was a perfect blend of comfort, culture, and thoughtful touches. Highly...”

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7.Zhangjiajie: VIP Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · from $199

Spend a full day in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park with a private vehicle and English-speaking guide. Skip the main entry queue, ride the Bailong Elevator to Yuanjiajie, visit Tianzi Mountain, and finish at Ten-mile Gallery. Guides such as Cody, Jessie, Mira, and Zeng are praised for route planning and personal care.

“We had the absolute pleasure of spending time with Jessie as our tour guide during our trip through China, and we can say with full confidence: she is one of the best guides we’ve ever had. Travelling as a family with three children, we felt completely supported and understood from the very beginning. Jessie was not only highly knowledgeable about the places we visited — with fascinating stories, historical context, and local tips — but she also had a natural warmth and kindness that made our daughters feel immediately at ease. When one of our children became unwell, Jessie went far beyond her role, helping us navigate a local hospital,…”

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8.Chongqing private luxury city tour: Must-sees All in One

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $10Best value

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Chongqing with a private English and Mandarin-speaking guide such as Jessie, Song, or Miki. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, use the metro to Liziba, walk old lanes and city walls, and finish with Chongqing’s famous night views.

“Song was our tour guide we had an amazing time , he provided us with information about each location we visited ..took pictures for us , ensured we were safe and comfortable, offered us snacks during our trip , picked us up on time and in a Read more”

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9.All Inclusive Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour, VIP Fast Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $160

Travel privately from central Beijing to Mutianyu with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance admission, and VIP access past the scenic shuttle queue. You get about four hours on the wall, with cable-car or toboggan rides available for an extra $18 round trip. Guides may include Chris or Bruce.

“Our guide, CHRIS, is great! The smaller group was wonderful because it allowed us to get to know each other. Really at the end of the tour, we felt like the six of us bonded for we have explored and learned about the rich history of China. I reRead more”

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10.Din Tai Fung Dinner and VIP Class River Cruise Experience in Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $173

Meet a private guide such as Sunny or Mason for a four-hour Shanghai evening: visit the Bund, cruise the Huangpu River in VIP Class, then enjoy xiaolongbao and local dishes at Din Tai Fung. Central hotel pickup and a private car are included.

“Very overpriced. River cruise was nice but pretty generic. The Dim Sum place was a chain and we got there super late, so they were about to close. Minimal explanation from our tour guide about the history of the city.”

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11.Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour, VIP Fast Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $169

Travel from your Beijing hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. The VIP Fast Pass skips the scenic shuttle queue, giving you more time on Mutianyu’s restored wall. Guides such as Jessica, Bamboo, Jackson, and Henry have been praised for friendly help and clear explanations.

“The visit was wonderful and we really enjoyed it! Everything met our expectations. Moreover we had the privilege to be alone on the wall, and we will keep astonishing memories of this moment. Thanks for your prompt replies during the booking process. I will highly recommend ChinaTour to my friends traveling to China.”

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12.Beijing : SHUIGUO luxury SPA & Recreation Club day ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 6 - 16 hours · from $60

Book a day pass at Beijing’s Shuiguo luxury spa for hot spring baths, saunas, salt rooms, hydrotherapy, fruit, drinks, and unlimited Haagen-Dazs and Lavanila ice cream. You receive a locker, towel, disposable underwear, and sauna clothes, while massages and special treatments cost extra.

“I can’t recommend this highly enough. For people who aren’t used to this kind of thing, because it’s not common in our countries - just go for it. Super relaxing and cleansing experience. The guide provided all the information I needed and the staff were very helpful”

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13.Chongqing Wulong: All inclusive luxury private trip to 2 spots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $10

Travel from Chongqing to Wulong in a private air-conditioned car, then visit the Three Natural Bridges and Longshuixia Gap. Jessie or Song may guide your day, with tickets, lunch, snacks, drinks, and hotel pickup included. Expect dramatic karst scenery and a physically active outing.

“Song is a very patient and experienced guide. He provided us with invaluable info on the correct attire after checking the daily weather forecast. As he was unable to walk through the karst with us, he provided us with photo tips at strategic loRead more”

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14.2-Day Beijing VIP private tour Forbidden City,Mutianyu Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $368

You’ll explore Beijing’s major imperial sights with a private English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, bottled water, and included meals. Linda is frequently named as the guide, with Peking duck, Mutianyu, and flexible help with food and timing adding a personal touch.

“The tour was extremely well-organized. The schedule was perfect—no rush, yet we covered all the highlights. Our guide, Linda, spoke fluent English and was very knowledgeable and fun. We had a great time together. If you’re looking to experience Beijing's top sites in just two days, this tour is a must.”

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15.Private Day Tour of Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall w/VIP Fast Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $148

Choose Mutianyu or Badaling for a private half-day Great Wall visit with hotel pickup, a dedicated guide, and private car. Your package includes entry and a cable car round trip or ski lift up with toboggan descent. Guide Andy is praised for keeping the day easy and comfortable.

“We booked the VIP Great Wall of China tour and we had a great time there. Our tour guide Andy made our trip so easy & comfortable for us, ensuring that we don’t get caught up with the crowd (which is impt when you have elderly folks traveRead more”

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