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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

Tracy M
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2025

Great experience

Apr 2025 • Friends

The trip went very smoothly , all guides met us at every stop without issues, trips were very informative and covered lots if different things, would recommend this company

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Peter V
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2025

China and the Silk Road

Apr 2025 • Couples

it was just fantastic! All the guides were so kind, spoke good English and were always on time. The tour itself was amazing, we saw so many beautiful places. We are already thinking about maybe coming back next year! So also thank you for all this great organisation!

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JENNIFER L
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2025

Highly recommend China Tours and their team!

Apr 2025 • Family

Our 5 city tour started in Beijing with Rita as our guide. She was eager, energetic and had the best snacks waiting for us upon arrival! She had great recommendations for restaurants and feedback on the local spots. She definitely set the tone for our 11 day trip and made our stay in Beijing enjoyable and memorable. Thank you for everything, Rita!

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Maahi L
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2025

lovely experience with china tour

Apr 2025 • Family

I had a great experience with China Tour, particularly with Linda, who was exceptionally sweet, helpful, and kind. She greatly simplified our trip to China by assisting us in communicating with the locals.

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Myles M
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2025

China Tours is Awesome and a Pleasure

Apr 2025 • Couples

China Tours was amazing to work with. They were so accessible and accommodating to any challenges. They planned the sites based on the day and conditions and experience. The driver and the guide were very nice and helpful. They take great care in assisting and they are very personable to make you at ease. I highly recommend their private tour options. The sites were amazing and I will continue to use them for other cities. My experience at Beijing was extraordinary.

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Rebekka B
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2025

Great Beijing experience!

Apr 2025 • Family

Amazing guiding in Beijing with our guide Linda! She is very knowledgeable and took so good care of everyone in our group. Would 100% recommend:)

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Cesar G
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2025

Great Time!!!

Apr 2025 • Friends

Thank you so much, Fabiana! Touring Beijing with Fabiana was a wonderful experience... very professional, very caring... definitely one to repeat!

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Agustina M
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2025

Beijing in two days 😊

Apr 2025 • Couples

Fabiana is the most! He fulfilled everything agreed; he was telling us the whole story of the places we visited.. his Spanish is very good!! Always with nice energy and a big smile.. I highly recommend it. Super punctual the chauffeur who took us everywhere, thank you both!

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