China · HALF-DAY
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 half-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Xi’an’s six-hour Terracotta Warriors tour, with small-group transport, English guide, museum entry, buffet lunch, and practical tips.
“Well organized, with real info about the site. Efficient, and the guide was incredible with a perfect English! I also liked the timing. I highly recommend!”
Explore a Chengdu market, taste local spices, and cook classic Sichuan dishes with a chef in this hands-on four-hour food tour.
“We loved this cooking experience and it was a highlight of our time in Chengdu! We were met promptly outside the metro station, taken to a local market where we did some food shopping (paid by our guide Lance), tried making dumplings at a market stall and had a go at ordering food in Chinese. We then had some snacks and tea at the kitchen before getting stuck in making three dishes which were a pork dish, tofu dish and salad. We enjoyed the cooking and settled down to eat together and critique our dishes. The Chilli Cool team were so friendly, spoke excellent English and their kitchen was beautifully…”
See Chengdu’s giant and red pandas with a private guide, hotel transfers, and an optional volunteer visit at Dujiangyan.
“Jason was an awesome tour guide to see the pandas! I was unsure if seeing pandas over and over and over in a zoo would be fun, but…I was wrong. This was a blast. And Jason provided transportation from the hotel, brought us through a Read more”
Explore Shanghai Old Town by vintage bike, visit a temple and wet market, and enjoy coffee and local food on this small-group morning tour.
“Charlie was a fantastic guide for our bike tour in Shanghai. We would highly recommend this experience to those looking for a tour of some of the most significant landmarks in Shanghai. The snacks that were included was more like a full meal for us!”
Explore Hong Kong by MTR, ferry, tram, and foot on a private five-hour tour tailored to your interests, from markets and temples to Victoria Peak.
“What a great way to explore the city at your own pace! Our guide Andy was so helpful in putting together this completely customized tour skipping things we had seen and hitting on some of our favorite foods while explaining history along the way.”
Review of Xi’an’s private Terracotta Warriors tour, with guide, car, museum pits, meal options, Tang Dynasty Show, price, and practical tips.
“This is the perfect length of time to see the warriors, and I enjoyed having my own guide and driver. I could decide when I'd had enough. Note that at this time of year, it is just before the big Golden Week celebration, so there are already some local crowds. It's about an hour out of downtown Xi'an to get to the museum. First stop is the official store, so be prepared for that. You get to see the farmer who discovered the warriors he signs books. The warrior replicas are higher quality here than elsewhere, but you pay more for it. Most of the warriors are in the first…”
See Shanghai by bike, from the French Concession to the Bund, with local food, history, and an English-speaking guide in three hours.
“Everything was well organized, the trip was interesting, I very got a lot of new information”
Review of a private Zhujiajiao tour from Shanghai, with canal boat ride, historic bridges, Kezhi Garden, transfers, tips, and value advice.
“Vicky was excellent. Driver performed safe handling of vehicle with care. Went with 2 kids 5yrs and 9yrs that enjoyed it much treating through the village. I do however recommend upgrading the boat ride to a longer one.”
Review of Xi’an’s private Terracotta Warriors tour, with expert guides, private transport, flexible timing, ticket included, and practical tips.
“We were really impressed about this private tour. Wendy, our guide was exactly on time, she knew what she was talking about and she spoke perfect English. She was also very nice and friendly. But what we really loved about her and her driver John was that they went out of their way for us. We wanted to do some shopping, which was no longer included in the tour and she brought us to where we could buy cheap terracota figurines. The tour was supposed to be done by lunch but we wanted to watch this show (also not included in tour) and she made it happen for us, brought…”
Review of a private Mutianyu Great Wall tour with hotel pickup, cable car or chair lift, toboggan ride, guide, and flexible timing.
“The half-day Tour to the Great Wall was perfect. Beautiful scenery both to and from. The 1-2 hours at the Great Wall was ample time to see, walk and experience this world wonder. Tour Guide, Jenny, was knowledgeable and pleasant. Nice to also have private driver. Highly recommend!”
Review of Xi’an’s private Terracotta Army half-day tour, including transport, guide quality, timing, price, itinerary, and booking advice.
“Lisa was our guide and did a fantastic job. We learned so much about the Terra-cotta Army which made the visit to the tombs so much more enjoyable! Lisa also helped us translate how to ask for vegetarian food for my wife, this was so handy for the remainder of our trip! Thank you!”
Explore Central and Western Hong Kong on a private walking tour with markets, temples, escalators, Feng Shui, and local insight.
“Maggie was a wonderful patient guide we CB learned much about Zhong alongside history and todays traditions was the best 4 hours of our visit”
Review of Hong Kong’s private Peaks to Piers tour, with Victoria Peak, Star Ferry, temples, markets, local transport tips, and custom planning.
“Wonderful tour with a wonderful guide. Agnes was outstanding .She really did everything for us to have the most memorable experience. Other than the must see attractions, we also had the surprise to try some exciting non expected stops . We are still talking about this tour. Ask for Agnes if you want the best tour”
Explore Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors with a private English-speaking guide, clean vehicle, hotel or airport pickup, and no shopping stops.
“My guide Rose was very good and knowledgeable. We visited the museum during the golden week - but got there early, so it wasn't too crowded in the morning. This is definately a place worth a visit. But I think the tour was quite expensive - but then it was a private tour since no small groups were available.”
Explore Chengdu through markets, Sichuan hotpot, local cooking, and unlimited drinks on this intimate four-hour foodie tour.
“Perfect experience! Amazing Chengdu food tour! We had such a fantastic time on this Chengdu food tour! Winter was the perfect host, extremely knowledgeable about the cuisine and history of Chengdu and Sichuan, and an all-around fun Read more”
Pick the day out first. The city usually sorts itself out after that.
