6 Self-Guided Tours in China Worth Booking

1.Self-guided challenging hiking from Jinshanling to Gubeikou

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $235Our pick

Hike from Jinshanling to wild Gubeikou on a private Great Wall trek with quiet trails, steep steps, big views, and flexible support.

“The entire trek is without a guide. We took the wrong direction and ended up making a back trek to the right track. Entire journey is about 8km plus an additional 4km for the wrong track. Just make sure when you reached the first tower, there will be signs indicating where you are, the other way is much rugged and dangerous. Based on the actual trek of 8km is doable except get ready for really steep ascent and descent at certain parts of the wall, get prepared for that. Driver met us at the end of the journey. Overall a great experience minus all the aches that follows.”

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2.Wuzhen Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Hangzhou

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $87Top rated

Review of Wuzhen Water Town from Hangzhou, with private transfers, flexible timing, East and West sections, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“worked as a charm ! the driver was right on time for pickup and on time with pickup during the day. the experience was pleasant.”

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3.Datong Private Self-guided Tour with Chartered Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $79

Review of Datong’s private car tour to Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes, with route timing, ticket tips, costs, and honest advice.

“Driver Mr Li picked me up from the train station. From Datong South Rail station to Hanging Temple was about 1 hour in automobile. Driver was great. I highly recommend this trip. I was supposed to go to the Grottoes but I was too tired and decided to go back to the hotel (but Read more”

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4.2 Day Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou&Huanglong Self-Guided w/Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $386

Review of a two-day Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong trip with private transfers, scenic tickets, train help, costs, and practical tips.

“I posti da visitare sono bellissimi, ma il servizio offerto è davvero pessimo una truffa per quanto pagato. Non danno niente che non possa essere organizzato in autonomia a prezzi più accessibili e con servizio più confortevole. Lunghe attese e personale scortese passi più tempo in stazione ad attendere il treno che altro. Spero di ricevere un rimborso in quanto farò un reclamo”

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5.Chengdu 3-Day Self-Guided Jiuzhaigou&Huanglong with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 days · from $412

Review of a 3-day private trip from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, with train help, scenic tickets, transfers, and self-guided freedom.

“Hassle free. On time pick up. Clear directions. Excellent service. Drivers at Jiuzhaigou were very helpful and friendly.”

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6.Guangzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $75Best value

Explore Guangzhou by private car with a Chinese-speaking driver, flexible stops, hotel pickup, and up to eight hours of easy city travel.

“Had a wonderful time in Guangzhou. The driver was very helpful and courteous. It would have been more helpful if the driver knew how to speak English. Sunny the manager was very helpful as well. Thanks to them both for making our trip enjoyable…”

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