No Shopping Stops

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.


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Testimonials


 Lorna P
Lorna P
Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024
Tripadvisor score 35 day personalised trip of China & Tibet

Oct 2024 • Friends

2 couples just completed a 35 day tour of China using individual English speaking local guides in each area we visited. We planned what we wanted to see and China Tours organised all the linguistics. We travelled by bullet train, cars & a plane to access areas not included in group tours. China Tours also provided us with some smaller boutique hotels at our request, which were amazing. The difference in cost for this personalised tour was great value. All the guides and drivers were very experienced and did their best to give us the most enjoyable experience. China Tours head office representative was always available on WeChat for any questions or changes which could effect our trip. (Such as a typhoon in Hong Kong on our last 2 days) As very experienced self guided travelers we would highly recommend China Tours in a country where the language & logistics are challenging.
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Dennis Yip
Dennis Yip
Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024
Tripadvisor score Exceptional Experience with ChinaTours!

Oct 2024 • Family

We recently booked a private family vacation with ChinaTours.com for a week-long adventure in Xi'an and Luoyang, and it was nothing short of exceptional! The itinerary was perfectly crafted, allowing sufficient time to explore the iconic sites like the Terracotta Warriors and the breathtaking Longmen Grottoes and many more. Kudos to Ms. Lora of ChinaTours, everything was tailored to our interests, allowing us to explore hidden gems and local favourites. Our English-speaking guides, Felix (方洪杰) for Xi'an & Shirley (周丹丹) for Luoyang, were very knowledgeable and engaging, making history come alive for us. They were not only knowledgeable but also passionate about their cities, sharing stories and insights that enriched our experience beyond the typical tourist narratives. We had the opportunity to witness a few spectacular and mesmerizing cultural and historical performances at a grandeur scale, which added a personal touch to our understanding of the culture and history. The guides were very accommodating in the dining options, which allowed us to savour the delicious local cuisines of the Shaanxi and Henan provinces. The seamless transportation via the minivan and high-speed trains added to our travel experience, making everything relaxing and stress-free. ChinaTours truly thought of everything to ensure our family had an unforgettable trip in China. We highly recommend ChinaTours to anyone looking for a seamless and memorable visit to China!
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Excursion06754325819
Excursion06754325819
Reviewed on 31 Oct. 2024
Tripadvisor score Perfect trip in every way

Oct 2024 • Solo

This was a perfect trip in every way. Beautiful hotels, wonderful guides and drivers, sightseeing with explanations! I chose a private tour and the entire 3 week trip was exceptional . The itinerary was adjusted due to weather or unique museums exhibitions! All the hotels were excellent - clean ,modern and great locations with breakfast. New cars and excellent drivers. China Tours is my first choice as an exceptional tour company. They are number one! Very personalize travel , attention to detail and available 24/7. I will rebook with them!
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Robert N
Robert N
Reviewed on 28 Oct. 2024
Tripadvisor score China Tours review

Oct 2024 • Friends

If you’re going to China on a vacation, China Tours is the Company you must go with. Their tour guides are knowledgeable, efficient, courteous, and giving. The itinerary we chose was amazing and we were guided through the entire trip by these wonderful tour guides. They were always on time and greeted you with a smile. Once again, I highly recommend China Tours.😊👍😁🤩
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norm T
norm T
Reviewed on 28 Oct. 2024
Tripadvisor score China trip dated August 27, – September 16, 2024, seven cities in 3 weeks

Aug 2024 • Solo

China Tours did an excellent job of accommodating and coordinating the necessary paperwork, tickets, guides, setting up WeChat for direct communications such that I could communicate with my guides prior to my arrival, etc. for me to enjoy a relaxing adventure filled with new information. Regarding the guides, each one is very special, they are open to questions. Willing to adjust schedules, share personal information that we can compare to my western experience. Have a sense of humor about them, explain changes that need to be made, and each shares a perspective of China and its 5,000-year-old history and how it is a nation of tribes that work together resulting amazing functional society with the most sophisticated infrastructure the world has ever seen. China can be proud of each guide; each is an asset for changing the wests perspective and embracing all that China is doing to improve the world. I congratulate each of you for your dedication and work ethic to make my experience one I will always appreciate.
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deblau59
deblau59
Reviewed on 26 Oct. 2024
Tripadvisor score Fantastic Trip Down Memory Lane

Oct 2024 • Friends

Excellent Taiwan tour from China Travels. We found this company on the web and was super pleased with the communications and arrangements through Martha. I was traveling with my sister and 10 friends who had previously lived in Taiwan so we wanted to revisit our childhood. We started in Taipei, then went to Sun Moon Lake, Alishan and Tainan. Taroko Gorge was on our list due to the earthquake damage from last year, we changed places. Our tour guide, Cathy Lin, was great as she added some activities and places to our itinerary that were hidden gems. Very responsive to our needs throughout the tour. My friends were super pleased with the trip. Highly recommend for future travel arrangements.
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dida d
dida d
Reviewed on 25 Oct. 2024
Tripadvisor score UNFORGETABLE JOURNEY 2024

Sept 2024 • Family

Our family of 4 were really had an amazing private journey with China Tours. We really had a memorable journey in Shanghai, Kunming, Dali and Lijiang. Thanks to Martha who helped us with everything we need during this trip. Thanks to all tour guides and our drivers who were always company us with their patience and expertise. Thumbs Up to all of you. Hoping to see you guys again in another journey.
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baholmes89
baholmes89
Reviewed on 24 Oct. 2024
Tripadvisor score CHINA WOW!

Oct 2024 • Couples

Fantastic trip. Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Yangtze River cruise, Shanghai. Guides on time, knowledgeable and good company. Everything went like clockwork. Martha organised all our requests and answered questions promptly. Hotels amazing, cars and drivers professional. Prices much cheaper than UK companies. Would recommend China Tours to all. 5*
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Thomas L
Thomas L
Reviewed on 23 Oct. 2024
Tripadvisor score Memorable 2 weeks in China.

Oct 2024 • Couples

We fully enjoyed the tour. Beautiful landscapes and comfortable hotels met our expectations. All the tour guides are first rate, many times they went above and beyond our expectations.
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kraig l
kraig l
Reviewed on 7 Oct. 2024
Tripadvisor score A Day in Xi’an with Cathy

Sept 2024 • Solo

I really enjoyed my recent private tour with China Tours! I remembered I took a China Tours about 13 years ago in Beijing and since I had a long weekend during a recent business trip, I decided to take the chance on them again and booked on-line. Working with Martha via email on short notice and right before the National Holiday, she was able to arrange a 1-day private trip for me to the Terracotta Warriors, Mosque, and the Xi'an Wall with Cathy K. as my tour guide. Even before my tour began, Cathy reached out to me and gave suggested a few sites to visit in the city the afternoon I arrived.

Morning of, pick up time was confirmed via WeChat and Cathy picked me up in a nice minivan and was escorted all day by a VERY knowledgeable tour guide in Cathy. She knew the tour well, the sites visited and their history, shared many welcoming stories and information. Her English was almost perfect and welcoming after a long business trip. More importantly, she knew her city well and made several great food recommendations - local lunch was amazing and so were the pomegranates! She even helped me purchase some jade necklaces as gifts.

Although it rained all day long, Cathy kept the tour upbeat and engaging - cannot say that about my sneakers that did not make the trip home.

The next day, Cathy went the extra mile by making sure I made it to the airport and my flight chatting me Chinese phrases for both the taxi driver and check in counter to ensure if needed I would not miss my flight.

I would like to give a BIG "XIE XIE" to CATHY K - an outstanding tour guide (and food connoisseur)! I very much enjoyed my day (wishing I had longer) and look forward to my return and another China Tours tour with hopefully Cathy K again.
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