Best China Tours in May 2025, Top China Trip Packages in May

Highlights: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Terracotta Warriors & Horses, Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter, The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Tianzifang, Jade Buddha Temple

This itinerary covers two greatest ancient capital cities of China – Beijing & Xian, as well as the most developed city – Shanghai. It’s not overstated to call it the most classic China tour because China’s past, present and future are all epitomized in the golden triangle cities for your exploration: hiking the majestic Great Wall, walking into the splendid Forbidden City and Summer Palace in Beijing, being amazed by the fascinating Terracotta Warriors in Xian, and seizing the most prosperous and modernized scene of China in Shanghai.

Highlights: Zhangye Danxia, Jiayuguan Fort, Mogao Grottoes, Mingshashan, Yulin Caves, Bullet Train

The Hexi Corridor (the corridor at the west of Yellow River) is the essence of ancient China Silk Road, a glorious path full of stories and natural wonders. This 6 Days Zhangye Jiayuguan Dunhuang Discovery Tour takes you to explore this glorious wonder land from Lanzhou to artistic capital Dunhuang, via incredible “rainbow mountains” in Zhangye and historical Jiayuguan. It is the most classic trip of the region with diverse experiences, enjoyable pace and budget price!

Highlights: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie, Tianmen Mountain, Fenghuang Ancient Town

How about taking a trip with the best combination of both nature and culture? This 5-day Zhangjiajie Fenghuang tour is the best way to fully make use of your time in Zhangjiajie. You will have three full days in Zhangjiajie to explore the most classic sites you should never miss, like Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain and Tianmen Mountain, and then take one day to enjoy a cultural break in Fenghuang Ancient Town with distinctive Miao ethnic minority culture and charming Xiangxi culture. By visiting different regions and different types of attractions in and around Zhangjiajie, you can definitely feast your eyes and mind to the most.

Highlights: Potala Palace, Yamdrok Lake, Palcho Monastery, Tashilhunpo Monastery

Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse are known as the "Golden Triangle Destinations in Tibet". Lhasa is the current political, economy and religious center of Tibet, Gyantse is famous historical city, while Shigatse is the second largest city as well as the seat of Panchen Lama. After finishing this "Golden Route", you will get the Tibet's majesty, charm and diversity in one go!

Highlights: Fanjingshan, Huangguoshu Waterfall, Upper Langde Miao Village, Shiqiao Miao Village

The French documentary "Rendezvous in an unknown land" mirrored the French actor Clovis Cornillac's journey to the Miao community living in Guizhou Province has made the hidden ethnic villages of Guizhou known by more and more people. Two years later in 2018, the UNESCO announced that Fanjingshan (Mount Fanjing) in Tongren, northeastern Guizhou was listed in the World Heritage Lists. This is the tour to take you to explore the diverse Guizhou, which is full of fun.

Highlights: The Bund, Shanghai World Financial Center, Wukang Road City Walk, Wuzhen Water Town, West Lake, Linger Garden

A classic Shanghai tour, with an extension to nearby Suzhou and Hangzhou, is an essential and popular trip to appreciate the classic and elegant East China. Take the flying cool train to see their distinct splendid and authentic charm and prosperous development in 6 days. Start from marveling at the glamorous cityscape as well as the historical appearance of Shanghai, and ride to Hangzhou to admire the paradise beauty of West Lake, tea fields, etc. with rich poetic and painting culture. And enjoy leisure time at the quiet, soft and beautiful Wuzhen Water Town. Furthermore, visit Suzhou to soak in its best artistic and literal aroma at its classic garden and look at the real making of silk products. The trip will be perfectly ending in Shanghai!

Highlights: Stone Forest, Xizhou Ancient Town, Dali Old Town, Erhai Lake, Cangshan Mountain, Lijiang Old Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park

This 8 days Classic Yunnan tour is the No.1 Yunnan tour chosen by half travelers who planning their first time trip to Yunnan. It covers four widely known destinations - Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La, with classic attractions and best things to do designed in the golden itinerary. During the trip, you’ll visit Yi, Bai, Naxi ethnic groups’ land and the legendary Shangri-La. The most magnificent scenery and colorful ethnic culture of Yunnan are waiting to be explored, from ancient towns to snow mountains, from the world’s deepest canyon to notable limestone formations...What are you waiting for? Travel with China Discovery now!

Highlights: Panda, Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, Bullet Train, Terracotta Warriors, Forbidden City, Great Wall

This 9 days’ holiday is the ideal tour package to explore the iconic destinations of China, not just one but three, the hometown of lovely Giant Pandas - Chengdu, two greatest ancient capital cities – Beijing and Xian, as well as their classic attractions, including Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, Terracotta Warriors, Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, etc.

Highlights: The Bund, Lingering Garden, Suzhou Silk Museum, Zhouzhuang Water Town, West Lake, Yellow Mountain, Hongcun and Xidi Ancient Villages

This is a unique trip full of diverse things to see and experience with the advanced riding of China high speed train. You will explore the southeastern China, the most prosperous region which is known for diversity of culture - modern metropolis, beautiful water towns, art of Suzhou Classical Garden, Buddhism, Chinese tea culture, Huizhou-style architecture… The fabulous Yellow Mountain pleases both your mind and eyes, which combines the landscape enjoying with cultural exploration in a single trip. You will start the trip from Shanghai to soak in its vitality and busyness, then go to experience the exquisite Jiangnan-style elegance in Suzhou and Hangzhou. Lastly, be amazed at the four wonders of the Yellow Mountain.

Highlights: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Muslim Quarter, Li River Cruise, Yangshuo, The Bund, Yu Garden

What can you expect for 10 days in China? This tour gives you the bests. With the Golden Triangle Destinations (Beijing, Xian, Shanghai) plus the fabulous river and countryside views of Guilin, this tour leads you to top 4 destinations you can’t miss for your first time trip in China. Experience the stunning diversity and contrasts of ancient tradition and modern fashion, discover the charm of ancient history, and get closer exploration to some of the most beautiful scenery under heaven...

Highlights: Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Datong Yungang Grottoes, Wang's Family Compound, Pingyao Ancient City, Hanging Temple, Terracotta Warriors, Muslim Quarter

Five thousand years of history can be tough to understand in short time, but we have carefully selected this route for you to trace back to ancient China to find out something real and interesting. Just take this chance to discover the great leaders and thinkers of ancient China and experience the traditional life-style of China's ancient cities.

Highlights: Stone Forest, Yuanyang Rice Terrace, Three Pagodas, Lijiang Old Town, Songzanlin Temple

Yunnan is an amazing land with the most magical and diverse attractions, like unique ethnic groups, snow-capped holy peaks, ancient tiny villages and exquisite temples, species of flora and fauna...It’s hard to comprehend all that Yunnan can offer until you get here. This 11 days amazing Yunnan tour covers all the stunning highlights in Yunnan, including Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, and Stone Forest, Yuanyang Rice Terraces and Jianshui Old Town. From east to west, from south to north, Yunnan is definitely the paradise perfectly Interpreting the harmony between nature and human. Come to Yunnan and travel with us to witness how amazing the vast land is!

Highlights: Fobidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Muslim Quarter, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Tianzi Mountain, Li River Cruise, Yangshuo,

When you are planning a tour in the vast Middle Kingdom, it's a great idea to combine both its classic historical destinations and spectacular scenic destinations. This is the trip strongly suggested for you on which you will discover the most important cultural destinations in China, including Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, then enjoy two magnificently stunning destinations - Guilin and Zhangjiajie. All attractions and activities are well organized to a leisure pace in a single trip.

Highlights: Landmark Attractions, Leisure Pace, Bullet Train Beijing to Xian

Beijing and Xian together had been ancient capitals of China for more than 2,000 years. They are two cities of World Heritage Sites - Forbidden City, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors. Visit these two ancient hearts plus a cozy high speed train experience, you will not only explore the long history of China, but also be amazed by the high-tech trains, discovering how the time-honored country is like in recent days.

Highlights: Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Mount Wutai, Jinci Temple, Wang's Family Compound, Pingyao Ancient City

Datong - Pingyao - Wutaishan is the Golden Triangle of Shanxi Province. Your Shanxi tour is not complete without any one of them. This 6 Days Tour takes you to explore 3 magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Sites - from the man-made wonder Yungang Grottoes in Datong to the Ancient City of Pingyao via the Sacred Mount Wutai (Wutaishan), as well as many unexpected sights, such as Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, etc. in just one go. You will be taken good care of by a considerate tour guide and a private car throughout your holiday. Hotels, food, tickets are all included in the valuable tour package.

Highlights: Mogao Grottoes, Mingshashan, Yardang Geologic Park, Ruin of Great Wall

Dunhuang’s glorious Silk Road history and culture can be found everywhere - in the hidden caves, remote pass, vast desert, ancient ruins. This 3 Days Dunhuang tour will take you to trace the Silk Road in Dunhuang, also enjoy marvelous Gobi desert landscape, incredible Yardang landforms, Crescent Lake, etc. with your private guide and driver. It is well organized with the best attractions and leisure pace.

Highlights: Huangshan Mountain, Sunrise, Hongcun Ancient Village, Xidi Ancient Village

This tour is suitable for all kinds of travelers - family with kids, seniors, honeymooners, photographers, etc. You will have a leisure tour on the mountain to admire its archetypal granite peaks, twisted pines, beautiful cloud sea and fabulous sunrise in good-weather days. After the memorable Huangshan Mountain tour, you will be taken to visit two remarkable ancient villages - Hongcun and Xidi which are the best examples of ancient Huizhou-style architecture and listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Highlights: Lingering Garden, Shantang Street, Tiger Hill, Suzhou Silk Museum, Suzhou Museum, Tongli Water Town

How to spend 2 relaxing days in Suzhou? Here is the best way! Traveling with us, we sort out for you the best ones of Suzhou’s water towns, silk sites and gardens, and try our best to make your Suzhou trip unique by designing some interesting activities into your itinerary, including boat cruise, folk opera, silk culture experience, etc.

Highlights: Laoshan Mountain, Qingdao Beer Museum, Badaguan Scenic Resort

No matter you want to explore the German castle-like buildings, China's famous beer, spectacular nature, history or just want a relaxing experience, Qingdao is a great choice. The classic route allows you to explore Qingdao City as well as the nearby Laoshan Mountain to get a better view of Qingdao in one go. Enjoying the beautiful seaside, tasting the great Qingdao Beer, walking on the historical streets, climbing a small hill for a panoramic view of Qingdao, etc., a lot of surprises await you here.

Highlights: West Lake, Wuzhen Water Town, Lingyin Temple, Meijia Dock Dragon Well Tea Village

You will spend one day and one night at Wuzhen, the most famous and representative water town in China, to have an excellent admiration of the typical ink-painting like water town with little river, black-tiled folk dwellings and leisure life pace. Let time seize at the romantic peaceful night lights. For the rest two days, you'll enjoy the best sightseeing, cultural essences and historical symbols of Hangzhou to love the “Paradise City” in China. So, you’ll explore the must-go West Lake from different angles and admire tranquil Lingyin Temple, stone carvings at Feilai Peak, Meijiawu tea fields, and so forth.

Highlights: Li River, Half-day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling, Moon Hill, Big Banyan Tree, West Street, Elephant Trunk Hill

Want to appreciate picturesque Karst landscape in a leisure pace? Seek for a way to enjoy breeze gently blowing over your face? This 4-day Guilin & Yangshuo tour is well-designed for travelers who want to feast your eyes with idyllic natural scenery as well as free your mind on two wheels. Taking the plunge and setting off on a cycling trip out of Yangshuo town is the most special part of this tour that travelers can have more intimate encounters with local farmers and be dazzled by the beautiful countryside scenery.

Highlights: Huangshan Mountain, Hongcun Village, Wood Carving Class, Tea Picking and Making Experience

In our 4 days Huangshan family tours, we arrange sightseeing cable cars to take you ascend and descend Yellow Mountain to conserve your strength for more relaxing sightseeing on the top area of the mountain. After the precious memory with your kids on the alluring Yellow Mountain, there are also some family-friendly experiences awaiting you to entertain as well as educate your kids. Just in the towns near Yellow Mountain, you can take part in some interesting local activities (making tea and doing wood/bamboo carving), by which your kids can get a better understanding of Huangshan’s tea culture and carving culture.

Highlights: Mount Tai Essential Hike, Dai Temple, Cable Car Ride, Sightseeing Bus

There are over 6000 steep steps from the mountain foot to the summit, and one usually needs about 6 or more hours to finish the hike. To be honest, Mount Tai doesn't have to be a gruelling hike if you plan your trip properly like how China Discovery suggests. You can rely on the convenient sightseeing bus and cable cars so that you can focus on the finest scenery and best temple. That’s what our 2 Days Enjoyable Mount Tai Hiking Tour will bring you – the most classic and enjoyable Mount Tai itinerary.

Highlights: Begin-to-believe Peak, Lion Peak, West Sea Grand Canyon, Sunrise, Tunxi Old Street

If you prefer walking the easier path while not missing the best highlights, this is the ideal trip - short days, classic itinerary, leisure pace, private transfer. You will use park bus and cable cars directly bring you to the sightseeing areas, saving you from unnecessary walking. After a day-and-night trip on the mountain, you will get down the mountain to stroll along the Tunxi Ancient Street to encounter hundred-years' history and admire the "Four Treasures of the Study" in Ink Stone Factory...

Highlights: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Mount Huashan, Huashan Plank Walk

Your Xian tour is not complete without Mount Huashan hiking! You really should spare out one day to take a side trip to Mount Huashan. It is only about 1.5hrs’driving (or 40min’s bullet train ride) from Xian. So take our 4 Days Xian Highlights Tour with Mount Huashan Hiking to quiet down to soak leisurely in the wonderful history and culture of the ancient capital city Xian, and enjoy an adventure hike on Mount Huashan to challenge the world's most thrilling hiking trails, including the Plank Walk now!

Highlights: Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley or Haizi Valley Hiking, Mount Siguniang Panorama at Maobiliang Ridge

What’s the best way to explore Mount Siguniang with a full savory of all the beauties? If you expect a leisure-paced way without reaching the dangerous altitude over 5000 meters, then, this tour will be perfect for you. In short 3 days, you can free yourselves by hiking in Shuangqiao Valley (the most beautiful valley with changing scenery) and Changping Valley or Haizi Valley (primitive valley offering best angel to capture Mount Siguniang peaks), getting back to true nature and fully enjoy the gorgeous appearance of Mount Siguniang peaks. Moreover, don’t miss the chance to get panoramic view of the snow-capped peaks in a row above the sea of clouds! How amazing it is!

Highlights: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie Avatar Mountain, Tianzi Mountain, Tianmen Mountain, Tianmen Cave

This 3 Days Zhangjiajie Tour is really suitable if you want to discover the two Must-go places in Zhangjiajie - Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and breathtaking Tianmen Mountain in a brief way! You will spend 1 full day to explore the stunning, surreal mountain forest in the core scenic areas of Zhangjiajie National Park, and another full day to visit the most iconic Tianmen Mountain and its super cave. Get prepared? Go!

Highlights: Jinshanling Great Wall, Simatai Great Wall

The Great Wall of China is an iconic must-see for any visitor to Beijing. Each section of the Wall offers its own unique experience, combining a sense of awe with stunning natural beauty. For the best panoramic views of this serpentine marvel, Jinshanling is highly recommended. If you're seeking a less-developed section with an authentic historical atmosphere, Simatai is the place to go. On this tour, you'll start by hiking the Jinshanling section, followed by the Simatai section. Experience the thrill of exploring these historic walls, enjoying breathtaking sights while engaging in a rewarding physical challenge.

Highlights: Stone Forest, Duoyishu Rice Terrace Sunrise, Bada Rice Terrace, Laohuzui Rice Terrace, Azheke Village, Aichun Blue Rice Terrace, Ethnic Market & Bazaar in Yuanyang

“For a traveler, if you don’t go to Yuanyang and Yuanyang will be sad for you; for a photographer, if you don’t go to Yuanyang and God will be sad for you.” Every traveler come to Yuanyang for the amazing Hani Rice Terraces and come to Bada Rice Terrace for magnificent SUNSET, Duoyishu Rice Terrace for the beautiful SUNRISE. In this 4-day photo tour, you’ll have enough time to shoot peculiar Stone Forest and spectacular rice-paddy terracing in different but featured scenic spots.

Highlights: Zhaoxing Dong Village, Biasha Miao Village, Jiabang Rice Terraces, Zhenyuan Ancient Town

This 6 days Guizhou Miao and Dong ethnic tour is especially designed for travelers who want to have in-depth exploration in Southeast Guizhou, the last peaceful habitat for human being to rest their soul. It starts from Congjiang County, a bordering place with Guangxi with high speed trains connecting, which can be called the southeast door of Guizhou Province. Explore from Congjiang, then you’ll get to Zhaoxing, Rongjiang, Leishan, Kaili and Zhenyuan and your tour will end in Kaili, the capital of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture.