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5.5-Hour Drone Delivery & Robotaxi Cutting-Edge Tech Tour in Shanghai
A VR warm-up, then live drone delivery and a robotaxi ride through the city — advanced tech you can actually see working.
from $153 per person
China Day Tours
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One-day tours across Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai and beyond — from heritage sites and hands-on crafts to city walks and tech visits. Private groups, led by guides who live here.
Hands-on activities that bring Chinese traditions to life.
Cultural Heritage Tours
Hands-on workshops in China’s living arts
Spend a few hours making something with your own hands — brush and ink, cut paper, enamel, tie-dye or shadow puppets. Each session is led by a practicing artist, and you take your work home. It is the quickest way to feel a tradition rather than just read about it.
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3-Hour Chinese Tea Ceremony in Shanghai
Taste several teas, learn how each is made, and brew your own in a calm, unhurried session.
from $111 per person
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3-Hour Chinese Calligraphy Workshop in Shanghai
Learn brush technique from scratch and leave with your own character artwork.
from $95 per person
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4-Hour Chinese Painting Workshop in Shanghai
Paint in the Chinese style with step-by-step guidance, and keep what you make.
from $95 per person
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3-Hour Traditional Paper Cutting Workshop in Xi'an
Cut intricate traditional patterns by hand and take your designs home.
from $63 per person
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3-Hour Chinese Enamel Art Workshop in Xi'an
Try the old enamel technique and make a small, colorful metal piece of your own.
from $63 per person
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3-Hour Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Workshop in Beijing
A hands-on session covering both painting and calligraphy, with plenty of practice time.
from $87 per person
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3-Hour Shadow Puppet Crafting Workshop in Xi'an
Make your own shadow puppets and learn the tradition behind them.
from $63 per person
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3-Hour Traditional Tie-Dye Workshop in Xi'an
Fold, bind and dye fabric to create your own one-of-a-kind pattern.
from $63 per person
Resident Life Tours
See how people here actually live
Step away from the landmarks and into ordinary life: wet markets, neighbourhood canteens, local malls and the apps everyone uses. These tours are about the rhythm of a Chinese day, in the city and out in the countryside.
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8-Hour Retail Experience Tour Tech and Culture in Shanghai
A walk through Shanghai’s newest retail — luxury EVs, tech flagships, designer toys and showrooms that show where shopping is heading.
from $167 per person
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6-Hour Experience City with Private Car and Walking Tour in Shanghai
Spend a day inside Shanghai’s fan culture: trendy malls, anime streets and the collectible shops locals queue for.
from $151 per person
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3-Hour Old Shanghai Walking Tour in Shanghai
Wander old gardens, temples and bazaars, and trace the city’s last remaining ancient wall.
from $95 per person
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One-Day Seasonal Fruit Picking Tour in Shanghai
Leave the city, pick fruit in season, and eat a farmhouse meal in the countryside.
from $191 per person
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3-Hour Chinese Cooking Class with Local Market Tour in Shanghai
Shop a local market, cook a few real dishes, and eat what you have made.
from $79 per person
Adventure Tours
Active days for curious travelers
For travelers who would rather do than watch: play table tennis where the sport is serious, walk a city’s creative edge, ride in driverless cars, or head out of town to pick fruit. Local experts lead, and every route can flex around you.
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Private China Day Tours with English-Speaking Tour Guide
Build your own day with an English-speaking guide, a flexible route and local know-how.
from $100 per person
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3.5-Hour Creative and Textile Heritage Walking Tour in Shanghai
Follow Shanghai’s creative side along the river — art, architecture and textile heritage.
from $39 per person
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3.5-Hour Robotics, EVs, & Drone Experience in Shanghai
Meet humanoid robots and wearable exoskeletons up close, plus the EVs and drones behind them.
from $95 per person
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5-Hour VR Experience & Cutting-Edge Tech Tour in Shanghai
Start with a powerful VR immersion as you explore advanced technologies in an interactive virtual world. This in-depth 5-hour tour…
from $103 per person
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5-Hour Drone Delivery & Cutting-Edge Tech Tour in Shanghai
Watch a live drone delivery in action and see how autonomous logistics works up close.
from $87 per person
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4-Hour Tech Discovery with Sky Observatory Experience in Shanghai
Ride driverless cars, meet robots, then take in the view from Shanghai Tower’s 118th-floor observatory.
from $103 per person
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4-Hour Driverless Car & Robotics Tour in Shanghai
A hands-on look at Shanghai’s tech scene, with driverless cars and robots.
from $71 per person
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4-Hour Table Tennis Match Play with ITTF Museum Tour in Shanghai
Play a few games and trace the sport’s history at the ITTF Museum.
from $47 per person
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One-Day Capital City of Classical Chinese Gardens Tour
A private day in Suzhou: classical gardens, canals and centuries of heritage.
from $191 per person
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7-Hour Tech DJI Electronics Market and Lianhua Mountain Tour in Shenzhen
See Shenzhen’s tech markets, then unwind with sweeping views over the city.
from $79 per person
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6-Hour Communist Revolution Historic Sites Tour in Shanghai
Walk Shanghai’s revolutionary past through its key political landmarks.
from $39 per person
Your Gateway to Experiencing China
The best way to understand China is to spend a day inside it — through its food, crafts and neighbourhoods. Every tour is led by an English-speaking guide who knows the ground, so the day runs at an easy pace.
Why Choose Our China Day Tours?
Big days, small footprint
See more without rushing
Guides who speak your language
No language barrier, no guesswork
Genuinely local
Culture and daily life, not staged
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is included in a China Day Tour package?
A: Every package includes an English-speaking guide, entrance tickets, activity fees and a planned itinerary. Open any tour to see exactly what is covered.
Q: Can I cancel or reschedule?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours before your day tour starts for a full refund. Rescheduling is usually possible, but changes within 24 hours of the start time are not.
Q: How long does a day tour last?
A: Most run between three and nine hours — long enough to see the highlights, short enough to enjoy them.
Q: How many people can join the China Day Tour?
A: There is no fixed minimum or maximum, but for groups of seven or more please contact us directly.
Q: Do I need to book in advance?
A: Yes. Booking early secures your spot, especially in peak travel seasons.
Q: Is the tour suitable for families?
A: Many of our day tours work well for families, with activities children and adults can enjoy together. Tell us your group’s ages and we will suggest the best fit.