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No Shopping Stops on Tour with ChinaTours.com

Means more time to experience real China

Chinatours.com designs and delivers tours with no shopping stops.

A lot of people ask: what does not shopping stops on tour mean? Great question! Let’s answer it.

No shopping stops means ChinaTours.com 100 percent guarantees we will not take you to spend more time and money at any pre-arranged mandatory commission-based shopping stops or factory stores for overpriced goods.

It means we never take you to undisclosed tour stops or factory stores where we collect commission on the purchases you make. We’re able to do this because we value our guides and drivers, paying them accordingly so they don’t need to rely on commissions for income.

ChinaTours.com maintains a strict policy of transparency around pricing. Our goal is to bring you the most enriching, enjoyable and quality experience while on tour with us in China. That’s why we’re transparent with our pricing. We do not present reduced tour pricing and then cover costs through commissions made at overpriced shopping stops. With ChinaTours.com, what you see is what you get.

The bonus? You can fully enjoy your China tour by seeing and experiencing more of the real China.

Check out what else makes ChinaTours.com different

More Time Spent at the Right Place
Better Value for Money
Flexible Itineraries to Experience More of the Real China
Our Tour Guide is a Real Local Tour Guide

What is our approach to shopping on a China tour?

We totally understand shopping is one of the most interesting parts to travel.

And it’s why our policy is to accompany you any markets or shops you want to visit - without taking a commission.

Because our guides are locals with insider local knowledge, they can show you the very best of what’s on offer at each destination. You only need ask!

ChinaTours.com tours are flexible and allow ample time for exploring while on tour. That means you can shop where you’d like, without feeling pressured to buy or concerned that you’re missing out on valuable sightseeing time.

And if you’ve made a discovery before your tour, be sure to let you guide know. They will enjoy taking you there.

Only buy travel mementoes you love

A tour in China is no small venture. Requiring an investment of travel time and money, the last thing you want is to spend time doing things that take you away from the real experience of the history, culture, and people of China - like shopping in overpriced commission-based factory outlets.

All ChinaTours.com tours are designed to create the greatest opportunity for you to see and experience what’s special and different about this unique and diverse country. We think this is the best way to provide premium value for your travel dollars. Instead of wasting time and money on factory fakes, if you’d like a special memento of your travels, our guides will guide you to the best of what’s local to each specific destination. Whether it’s finest Suzhou silk scarf, a tin of Long Jing tea in Hangzhou, or bamboo chopsticks from Chengdu, we’ll help you find it.

With no commission-based shopping stops our policy, you’ll have a tour and shopping experience - that makes for beautiful travel memories.

See more of what you want on your China tour

Tired of tours with rigid schedules? Looking for flexibility and freedom on your travels? ChinaTours.com has the perfect solution: flexible itineraries, allowing you to see and experience more of what you want.

While we have small group tours with fixed departure dates, every ChinaTours.com tour can be customized.

Keen to add a destination or two to your private tour? Want to add a side-trip to your small group tour? No problem. Our team of dedicated travel consultants will work with you to design the perfect travel adventure, whether it’s in China, Asia, or Indochina. Just ask us!

Local, personable, and caring: that’s what you get with a ChinaTours.com guide

There are tour guides - and there are licensed, professional, bilingual tour guides with inside knowledge and experience of China.

All ChinaTours.com tour guides understand the important role they play in bringing alive a destination’s history, culture, and sights. It’s why we carefully source each and every tour guide for all our small group, private, and custom tours. When you travel with us, you’ll experience the difference a ChinaTours.com guide makes - they’ll take care of every detail. Coordinate changes on your tour? No problem. Order Peking Duck for you at Beijing’s best restaurant? Sure thing. Find the ideal China tour memento? Can do.

More than a just a job and an opportunity to make commissions off purchases made by you, our tour guides are committed to making your travel experience one you’ll remember long after the tour is over.

Check out what else makes ChinaTours.com different

Explore the real China with us!

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Testimonials

alizasopharr
Reviewed on May 27, 2025

Amazing trip, extraordinary people !

May 2025 • Friends

Linda (Sun) was an incredibly sweet and attentive guide, she helped make an already amazing trip extraordinary by going above and beyond to help us be as comfortable as possible. I would recommend her and China Tours to anyone hoping to visit, truly an unforgettable experience!

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Adventurer508882
Reviewed on May 26, 2025

Xi’an more than only the Terracotta Army

May 2025 • Couples

It was a dream come true. Excellent guide, Felix and very good driver with a spacious and clean car. A wonderful experience and a lovely hotel.

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Ruby J
Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Beijing china tour

May 2025 • Friends

Sun (Linda/ling ling) was an absolute pleasure to have as a tour guide. I really feel like she went above and beyond to make the beginning of this tour an amazing experience. She was patient but ensured we were on time to everything and clearly very knowledgeable about the beautiful sights to see in Beijing. My luggage was lost and she was very diligent in its recovery, I am very grateful she was out tour guide she made this an even better experience without a doubt

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Hannah B
Reviewed on May 22, 2025

China tour

May 2025 • Friends

Sun/linda was very kind and attentive to all of our needs. She was patient and made the experience so much more enjoyable and easy considering we do not speak Chinese. She was very knowledgeable and made navigating the city fun and entertaining. I am so grateful she was our tour guide she took the best photos f me at so many beautiful places in Beijing

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A W
Reviewed on May 19, 2025

A memorable trip

May 2025 • Friends

The trip is very organized and tour is running smoothly. The trip is memorable and money is well spent. The contest highly recommended.

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Allen M
Reviewed on May 17, 2025

Highly recommended

Apr 2025 • Family

As an experienced international traveler, I had never used a travel agency before. I felt China was different and that I should use an agency. I am 100 percent happy I did and that I chose China Tours. Martha was responsive, helpful and listened to our particular wants and desires. We had three different guides and they were all of very high standards. Would highly recommend using for any China trios.

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C S
Reviewed on May 10, 2025

Great and flawless experience

Apr 2025 • Family

I booked them for two cities and I had a very smooth experience from the beginning until the end. They were able to accomodate to any changes, and all the pickups, guides, and transport were flawless. I would book them again anytime.

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Rene N
Reviewed on May 10, 2025

Unforgetable memories from Beijing

May 2025 • Couples

Unforgetable stay in Beijing. The service of Chinatours is excellent, everything went smothly, no crowds, no waiting time in queue lines. And our tour guide Nancy was so high professional! She cared about us unbelievably nicely. I would reccomend this travel agency to all who would like make a trip to China.

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