Our unique China small group tours are put together by the tour design experts at ChinaTours.com.
What makes our China small group tours different? It’s our commitment to making your travel experience memorable and enjoyable. China is a big and bustling place and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of people, so when you travel with us on one of our small group tours we do everything we can to create a personalized and unique experience.
Our China small group tours are limited to a maximum of 12 people. Forget uncomfortable, crowded buses and scheduled shopping stops. Instead, enjoy relaxed sightseeing timetables, ample time for exploring a wide choice of optional experiences, curated shopping, dining and the opportunity to see and experience real China.
Looking for a China small group tour with a difference? Here’s what you’ll find when you travel with ChinaTours.com:
Limited passenger numbers (maximum of 12 per tour)
Scheduled departure and arrival dates
Guaranteed departure even if there’s only one passenger
Superior and luxury hotel accommodation choices
Flexibility around meals (enjoy a hotel breakfast and choose your own lunch and dinner)
Relaxed travel times (no early starts)
Domestic flights and land transfers included
Exceptional bilingual speaking guides who will introduce you to the culture, history, and food of every destination you visit.
ChinaTours.com’s competitive pricing for small group tours make them excellent value for people who want to stay longer, make beautiful travel memories, and experience more of the real China.
We know every part of China and the best way to experience it. Why spend hours searching the myriad of confusing China small group tour options if you’ve never visited China? We’ve already done the hard work with our best small group tours to China. With an established and loyal network of long term local bilingual guides, accommodation providers, and service operators, we expect from them what you expect from us – a trusted travel partner committed to delivering the best.
China small group tours are better
Our China small group tours are designed for the best traveler experience. That’s why our tours have limited passenger numbers. With a maximum of 12 travelers per tour, there’s no ‘herding’ off and on overcrowded buses, just relaxed and easy travel with local bilingual guides and drivers who care.
Flexibility: the secret to success of our China small group tours
While our small group tours have scheduled departure and arrival dates, we’ve built in maximum flexibility to create a memorable experience. Offering the choice of superior and luxury hotel accommodation options and flexibility around meals so you can experience the diverse local cuisine for lunch and dinner, our best China tours make for beautiful travel memories.
Travelers can enjoy even greater flexibility on their small group tour by adding on visits to other China destinations not included in the tour or by booking a custom tour with us. Interested? Just get in touch and one of our friendly China travel consultants at Chinatours.com will help create the ideal tour for you.
What else is great about our best small group tours to China?
Looking for a China small group tour with a difference? Here’s what you’ll experience when you travel with ChinaTours.com:
Guaranteed departure even if there’s only one traveler
Relaxed travel times (no early starts) so you arrive ready for adventure at every destination
Domestic flights and land transfers included
Exceptional bilingual speaking guides who will introduce you to the culture, history, and food of every destination you visit.
Our China small group tours are limited to a maximum of 12 people. Forget uncomfortable, crowded buses and scheduled commission-based shopping stops. Instead, enjoy relaxed sightseeing timetables, ample time for exploring, and the opportunity to see and experience real China.
China Small Group Tours 2025 & 2026
6 Days China Ancient Capitals - A Tale of Two Cities
Destination
BeijingXi’an
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
6 Days China Ancient Capitals - A Tale of Two Cities
8 Days Golden Ring of China
Destination
BeijingXi’anShanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
8 Days Golden Ring of China
11 Days Beauty of China
Destination
BeijingXi’anGuilinShanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
11 Days Beauty of China
12 Days Odyssey of the Yangtze
Destination
BeijingXi’anChongqingYangtze RiverShanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
12 Days Odyssey of the Yangtze
13 Days China Wonders & Pandas
Destination
BeijingXi’anChengduGuilinShanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
13 Days China Wonders & Pandas
13 Days Grand China with Panda
Destination
BeijingXi’anChengduYangtze RiverShanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
13 Days Grand China with Panda
10 Days Essence of China and Magical Avatar Mountain Tour
Destination
BeijingXi’anZhangjiajieShanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group
10 Days Essence of China and Magical Avatar Mountain Tour
We had a great 14 day trip with a week gap in the middle to attend the world games in Chengdu. With only three weeks before we departed Dora provided a draft itinerary in 2 hours that required only minor changes. Dora was always available to sort any issues for the whole trip - but tracking down our lost luggage was an outstanding effort.
In Guilin we were greeted by Joanne who made our first days in China very memorable, Longji rice terraces and trying local food were highlights. Thanks for the thoughtful train snacks Joanne.
Lucy met us at Zhangjiajie and was great company as well as a great guide especially in the amazing and extensive Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Thanks for the local restaurant tips Lucy.
The fast train across the mountains that divide southern and northern China to Xi’an, led us to Helen and her driver who covered both exits to ensure we did not get lost. Helen shared her love and vast knowledge of ancient China - terracotta warriors, and the amazing historic and modern Xi’an. Thanks Helen you brought two thousand years of history and the Silk Road to life.
Our last fast train brought us to Beijing and the super resilient Lee, preparations for the victory over Japan parade in Tiananmen Square complicated things and meant that despite great effort by Lee and Dora we will have to visit the square next time. Lee managed the situation very well and we enjoyed our forbidden city, summer palace, Hutongs and temple of heaven day followed by a whole day on the Great Wall which was amazing. Thanks Lee, smiling and super cool under pressure.
Special thanks to all our drivers, whose skill, patience and endless bottles of water made every trip stress free.
All our hotels were well chosen and met or exceeded expectations.
China was fascinating, friendly and full of new experiences, China tours made sure we enjoyed every moment. We’ll be recommending them to our friends and hope to come back and explore more of this beautiful country .
Our guide Linda was fantastic and to have a guide and a driver Zhang made the most of our tour of Beijing with no stress. We got picked up on arrival right from the start and delivered to our departure at the end.
A very professional and friendly team. We had a great and unforgettable trip thanks to The China Guide.
Aug 2025 • Friends
The team at The China Guide was very reliable and understanding, even in the planning phase. With a lot of patience, our individual needs and ideas were addressed.
Short-term requests or change requests were quickly taken into account.
Planning and organizing the trip was completely uncomplicated and fast through WeChat and email.
The guides booked on site were punctual and reliable. The contact absolutely uncomplicated and reliable.
So we were able to put together our very individual journey and it went smoothly and optimally.
Thank you dear team from China Guide (Lina, Lily, Jack and Alice).
Petra and Juliet.
My bestie and I visited China in April for a "recharging holiday". We absolutely had a really wonderful time there. Martha help us for designing a unique private tour according to my "wishing list". We visited Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou. The tranquil classical Chinese garden, the amazing ancient water town, the historic tea house, the authentic local food, the exciting custom clothing experience, and the knowledgeable tour guides, are all my beautiful travel memory. Thank you ChinaTours.com for the professional and premium quality services!
Fabulous family holiday expertly curated by China Tours. Nothing was too much trouble for the helpful guides. Especially Linda in Beijing who expertly navigated the crowds to maximise our experience and provide a truly special time. Would highly recommend China Tours and look forward to returning to China soon
Great China tour!
Visited 4 key places in China: Shanghai/Guilin/Xian/Beijing. Saw all the key sights in those cities.
Great tour guides of William; Summer and especially Linda! Thank you!
Highly recommend.
We absolutely had a wonderful time and would highly recommend Chinatours.com to assist travelers to build their itinerary. Our itinerary was well outlined to include many wonderful historical sites, fun outdoor markets and beautiful gardens. We were guided by very knowledgeable and friendly tour guides. We especially liked Lee. She was accommodating, knowledgeable about the history of China, introduced us to the many wonderful things about the culture, recommended very good local restaurants, and assured confirmation and safety of our transportation. Chinatours booked us very nice hotels and the transport between cities was seamless. We really enjoyed our time in China and wished we could have stayed longer.
Amazing China
