The 15 Best VIP Experiences in China

Beijing:Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour with VIP Fast Pass - Why the VIP service can be worth $118

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 5 hours · from $118Our pick

Compare Mutianyu, Badaling, and an original Great Wall route on a private five-hour Beijing tour with VIP access and English guide.

“This is the best tour for the Great Wall. We returned and this was our second time booking with our tour guide Cindy. A great company and the best tour guide to work with and see Beijing. They have great drivers and vehicles. Cindy is very knowledgeable and caring. They make sure you have a great day and tour.”

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Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour

2.Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $369Top rated

Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Mutianyu Great Wall, and hutongs on a private 2-day tour.

“This was a very comprehensive and exceptional tour! My guide Cathy had awesome energy throughout! She is very experienced and understands what you want out of the tour! Terrific 2 days seeing all the highlight of this great City of Beijing and beyond! Cathy was superstar photographer too which is a great bonus! She could not do enough to make my time in Beijing memorable! The lunches were great on both days, very clean and tasty food from Beijing - authentic. Driver was always on time and the car was clean, comfortable and spacious! As the say in China AAAAA tour..I cannot recommend it enough!”

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Hong Kong: Lantau VIP Priority Cable Car, Big Buddha & Tai O

3.Hong Kong: Lantau VIP Priority Cable Car, Big Buddha & Tai O

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 189 reviews · 7 hours · from $97

Review of Hong Kong’s Lantau VIP cable car tour, Big Buddha, Tai O village, monastery, lunch, transport, value, and practical tips.

“The tour was very good. Anna was a lovely guide, friendly and professional. Tai O Fishing Village was very interesting. We were also lucky enough to see 2 white dolphins. Would recommend”

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Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

4.Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $128

Review of Shanghai’s private night tour with VIP Huangpu cruise, Yuyuan Old Street, Lujiazui, Xintiandi, transfers, value, and tips.

“We had a fantastic evening tour with Tommy. The cruise was a highlight of our trip to Shanghai, which is a must , for every visitor. The other stops were very interesting and offered stunning photo opportunities. Tommy was an extremely good guide with extensive local knowledge and made the tour 10/10. I wish we could have toured with him every day.”

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Private Night Tour-VIP River Cruise and Shanghai Tower Option

5.Private Night Tour-VIP River Cruise and Shanghai Tower Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $143

Review of Shanghai’s private night tour with VIP Huangpu River cruise, hotel pickup, optional dinner, and Shanghai Tower views.

“The river cruise is a great way to see the lights of Shanghai. So beautiful. The whole experience was top shelf from the deluxe car to the guide.”

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Beijing Roast Duck Banquet and Acrobatics Show with VIP Seats Evening Tour

6.Beijing Roast Duck Banquet and Acrobatics Show with VIP Seats Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 87 reviews · from $144

Pair Beijing roast duck with a thrilling Chaoyang Theatre acrobatics show, hotel pickup, dinner, and VIP seating in one four-hour evening tour.

“Very well planned and my Guide Cynthia was very informative and spoke English well. Show was very professional and the theartre was in common district so the local people were the audience. Very much local culture and Chinese tourist, not fancy and dressy casual dress is fine. Would recommend”

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Mutianyu Great Wall Tour, VIP Fast Pass Skip Shuttle Bus Queue

7.Mutianyu Great Wall Tour, VIP Fast Pass Skip Shuttle Bus Queue

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $168

Review of a private Mutianyu Great Wall tour from Beijing with hotel pickup, VIP shuttle access, guide, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“This was a great tour for the price. We started at the Ming Tomb which was beautiful (short visit, but that’s really all that’s needed); moved along to the jade factory which was very interesting - and given time to shop there as well before havinRead more”

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Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seating with Private Transfer and Dinner Option

8.Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seating with Private Transfer and Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $139

See Shanghai’s glowing skyline from VIP seats on a Huangpu River cruise, with private transfers, expert guiding, and an optional local dinner.

“Beautiful view of the night time lights. VIP view definitely worth it as it was uncrowded and view was unlimited. Easy to take good pictures which our guide, Cassie, did for us! Driver picked us up in a nice car and you can choose what type oRead more”

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Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seat with Authentic Dinner

9.Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seat with Authentic Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 hours · from $168

Review of Shanghai’s 3-hour night cruise with VIP seating, private transfers, guided Bund views, and an authentic local dinner.

“Michael was the most incredible tour guide and absolutely made the trip! His knowledge of not just Shanghai history and culture but broader Chinese history that connected to each location we visited a was truly incredible. He was also kind and thoughtful and happily explained what everything along the river was, showed us around, and got the perfect selection of dishes for us to eat at dinner!!”

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Zhangjiajie: VIP Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Day Tour

10.Zhangjiajie: VIP Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · from $199

Review of Zhangjiajie’s private VIP day tour, with fast entry, Bailong Elevator, Tianzi Mountain, private transport, and practical tips.

“The trip was very well curated and thought through. Cody was a very professional, and well behaved guide who knew his profession very well.”

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All Inclusive Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour, VIP Fast Pass

11.All Inclusive Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour, VIP Fast Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $160

Review of the $160 Mutianyu Great Wall private tour with VIP Fast Pass, hotel pickup, lunch, guide, and four hours on the Wall.

“Our guide, CHRIS, is great! The smaller group was wonderful because it allowed us to get to know each other. Really at the end of the tour, we felt like the six of us bonded for we have explored and learned about the rich history of China. I reRead more”

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Din Tai Fung Dinner and VIP Class River Cruise Experience in Shanghai

12.Din Tai Fung Dinner and VIP Class River Cruise Experience in Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $173

Review of Shanghai’s private Din Tai Fung dinner and VIP Huangpu River cruise, with practical advice on guides, timing, food, price, and value.

“The overall experience was excellent. The guide (Mason) was polite, friendly and takes care of us during the whole tour. Would highly recommend him as the guide to my family and friends if they are to visit Shanghai.”

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Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour, VIP Fast Pass

13.Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour, VIP Fast Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $169

Review of the Mutianyu Great Wall private tour from Beijing, with hotel pickup, VIP shuttle access, English guide, lunch, and practical tips.

“The visit was wonderful and we really enjoyed it! Everything met our expectations. Moreover we had the privilege to be alone on the wall, and we will keep astonishing memories of this moment. Thanks for your prompt replies during the booking process. I will highly recommend ChinaTour to my friends traveling to China.”

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2-Day Beijing VIP private tour Forbidden City,Mutianyu Great Wall

14.2-Day Beijing VIP private tour Forbidden City,Mutianyu Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $368

Review of a private 2-day Beijing tour covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace.

“The tour was extremely well-organized. The schedule was perfect—no rush, yet we covered all the highlights. Our guide, Linda, spoke fluent English and was very knowledgeable and fun. We had a great time together. If you’re looking to experience Beijing's top sites in just two days, this tour is a must.”

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Private Day Tour of Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall w/VIP Fast Pass

15.Private Day Tour of Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall w/VIP Fast Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $148

Review of Beijing’s private Great Wall tour to Mutianyu or Badaling, with hotel pickup, VIP access, guide, transport, and cable car options.

“We booked the VIP Great Wall of China tour and we had a great time there. Our tour guide Andy made our trip so easy & comfortable for us, ensuring that we don’t get caught up with the crowd (which is impt when you have elderly folks traveRead more”

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