Our Approach

Our Approach

Discover the Chinatours.com approach to exploring China

Creating beautiful travel memories is our business

Because every traveler is unique, we believe every travel experience should be unique too. That’s why our approach to travelling and tours is different.

Based on decades of experience on the ground delivering tours, we understand exactly what it takes to make special travel memories that last a lifetime.


We create beautiful travel memories

ChinaTours.com is more than a tour operator in China.

We understand one of the best things about traveling is talking about the experience after the tour is over. We’re committed to creating beautiful travel memories every time you tour with us.


You’ll discover real China with us

We help the world uncover and experience real China.

With a focus on culture, people, places and authentic experiences, you’ll discover a different – and real – China with us. It’s why we have our no commission-based shopping commitment. It’s for people who value experience.


Our tours are based on real experiences, not shopping

While shopping is a big part of travel (we love shopping too!), at ChinaTours.com, we design tours around enjoying the experience of real China, not shopping.

We want our travellers to feel they have a choice about what they purchase and where. It’s the reason every member of our team is paid a salary, instead of having to rely on receiving sales commissions from preferred store operators on the tour.

The benefit to you is ChinaTours.com guides and drivers are totally independent and focused on delivering a memorable experience, not generating an income. They are free to share their wonderful local knowledge of what’s best in every location you visit.

Want insider shopping tips? No problem. Be sure to check with your guide while on tour with us. And if you’ve made a discovery before arriving in China, let us know. We’d love to take you there and can help with translation, selection and creation of a real China experience.


Our tour guides are English speaking

Great service means we’re attentive to every detail, large or small, at every stage of your China travel experience. Whether you’re booking or taking a tour, we encourage our customers to let us know if information or assistance is required.


We look after every detail

Great service means we’re attentive to every detail, large or small, at every stage of your China travel experience. Whether you’re booking or taking a tour, we encourage our customers to let us know if information or assistance is required.


Our price difference = a beautiful experience

ChinaTours.com is committed to creating beautiful travel memories. Whether we’re devising our own tours, or custom designing one for you, our focus is on providing you with an experience you’ll enjoy and remember, long after you’ve arrived home.

We source premium partner providers for accommodation, travel and experiences. We do this because we understand the importance of making the most of your precious travel time. It’s why we include centrally located accommodation, comfortable travel times (no pre-dawn starts), and small groups.

Why is this better? Instead of being constrained by tight tour timetables, commission-based shopping destinations, and tour food, you can enjoy total flexibility during your experience with us: relaxed travel pace, eating where you’d like, and incredible accommodation options. Wherever it is, ChinaTour.com guides will take you there!


Connect with real people who know China

For over ten years we’ve been developing our team of travel consultants and guides who are committed to making your tour a beautiful travel memory.

Our big focus? Having a team who understand how important it is to integrate with different cultures. We know we get it right because that’s what people tell us.

From your first enquiry with ChinaTours.com through to the last day of your tour, we ensure our communication with you is clear and comprehensive.


We really care

As a family owned business, we treat our guests and our travel partners how we like be treated – with respect and care.

Our team genuinely cares about you while you’re on tour with ChinaTours.com. If you have any concerns about your tour, be sure to let us know. We’ll do everything can to resolve these as quickly as possible, so you can get back to enjoying your experience.


We offer more choice

With over 100 tour products, ranging from half day walking tours to multi-week adventures, there is virtually no limit to the available choices.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? No problem. We’ll customise a tour specially for you.


Our travel schedules are relaxed

While every tour has a set itinerary, we make sure there is ample time for travelers to wander and discover without a rigid schedule. After all, isn’t that when the best discoveries are made?

Because there is scope on tour for exploration, our guides are able to assist you to discover the exotic, unusual and interesting including optional activities. We think these are perfect ingredients for making beautiful travel memories.


Our accommodation is centrally located

Our accommodation partners have been selected for their centrally located hotels, making it easy for you to make the most of your precious travel time and experience more of the real China while you’re here.

Centrally located means you’ll find our four and five star hotels in the inner city, close to restaurants, stylish shopping choices, and theatres, With heavy traffic a feature of all cities in China, you’ll appreciate the convenient location puts you in easy walking distance to adventure.


Check in with your guide 24/7

When you tour with us, you enjoy 24/7 direct telephone access to your English-speaking tour guide. Once your booking is confirmed with us, we’ll provide the contact details of your guides so you have everything you need on arrival in China. Our guides are trained to be available to support you throughout the tour. No request is too small, so be sure to ask for what you need, regardless of the whether it’s day or night.


Your privacy is protected

Trust is at the heart of every ChinaTours.com customer relationship. We maintain strict protocols around privacy protection.


Your safety is our priority

We understand many Western travelers new to China have safety concerns. That’s why we provide all guests with 24/7 direct mobile contact to their tour guide. You can be confident you will be taken care of every step of your journey.

Check out our frequently asked questions and discover more answers to travelling in China


No early flights

Travelling long distances can be tiring so it’s good to know ChinaTours.com ensures maximum enjoyment and comfort for you while on tour. We have a no early flights policy that means you’ll be well-rested and enjoy your next travel destination.


Eat where and what you want

One of the joys of travel is experiencing the food and culture of your new destination. China offers many diverse food options and we want you to experience as many as possible while on tour with us. For this reason, we provide our customers with freedom and choice. This is why all tour package pricing is provided exclusive of meals.

The benefit to you? You choose the food! Our guides will share insider knowledge and take you to any restaurant you want to experience.

They will also make recommendations based on our carefully curated selection of the restaurants and food choices we feel provide our customers with a special experience.

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Testimonials


JimmyShu-lin
JimmyShu-lin
Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025
Tripadvisor score Unforgettable trip

Jan 2025 • Family

Excellent tour guide that was very knowledgeable and courteous. Communication with the agent was smooth and responsive. I recommend to upgrade the hotels as you will get to stay at the Pig's Inn, which was a real highlight.
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Alexander M
Alexander M
Reviewed on 22 Jan. 2025
Tripadvisor score Excellent service

Jan 2025 • Couples

We did tours in Laos and Bangkok, both with excellent guides and drivers. This is our second experience with China Tours and the we have been more than happy with all service that we have received.
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Edvin T
Edvin T
Reviewed on 14 Jan. 2025
Tripadvisor score Yunnan trips, to Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la

Dec 2024 • Couples

Good arrangement with daily schedule, hotel in good locations easy to walk around, nice tour guides, good food with reasonable prices, especially good admin staff that follow up us closely make our trip so nice and wonderful…..
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Sunshine23356127581
Sunshine23356127581
Reviewed on 10 Jan. 2025
Tripadvisor score Great experience!

Dec 2024 • Family

We started in Kunming and made our way to Shangr-Li, stopping by in Dali and Lijiang. The places were amazing and the agency was greatly supportive and flexible, catering very nicely to our needs (extremely appreciated when traveling with 1 baby and 1 toddler!!).
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Sophie Gillian C
Sophie Gillian C
Reviewed on 2 January 2025
Tripadvisor score Pleasant and professional service

Dec 2024 • Solo

It has been a very pleasant trip to Chengdu, albeit my first visit to the city. The guide, Robert and the driver had exhibited exemplary services during this period. Very professional and detailed in introducing the sites visited. Look forward to visiting the city again.
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Maps48010261076
Maps48010261076
Reviewed on 20 December 2024
Tripadvisor score Well arranged private tours.

Nov 2024 • Couples

We worked with Martha from China Tours.she was terrific in making all the arrangements. She was available by WeChat when we arrived in China. Hotels were top notch. The guides in each city were friendly and personable: . Ariel in Beijing , Elyshia in Xian and Warren in Shanghai. The guides assisted us at the airports or train station. Cars were comfortable. We chose China Tours because we were not interested in “ shopping tours “. We liked the guided visits to historic sights but liked having some free time to explore on our own. Would certainly use them again for future trips to China.
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Nicky B
Nicky B
Reviewed on 18 December 2024
Tripadvisor score 15 Days Around China

Dec 2024 • Family

We just returned from a 15 day trip around China. Leading up to the holiday China Tours helped us immensely by providing feedback and information regarding our itinerary and told us about all the apps required to get by in China. We had 3 day tours with China Tours in Beijing, Xi’an and Chengdu with the amazing guides Kevin, Helen and Tracy who were very informative (spoke very good English) and took us to all the essential sights in China. China Tours went above and beyond to create an incredible experience for us which we will remember forever.
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 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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