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Top 15 China Bus Tours

53 tours  ·  from $10 a head

The good china bus tours sell their front seats first and the great ones sell out entirely. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options - Dongzhimen pickup and the ride to the wall
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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

1.Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,272 reviews · from $20Our pick

Take Mubus from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu for 4 to 5 hours on the wall, with entry and internal shuttle included. An English, Spanish, or Russian speaking guide explains the route and history on the bus. Optional packages add cable cars, toboggan rides, lunch, or a Summer Palace visit.

“Jilly is the best tour guide I’ve ever had. She was great with laying out the plan for the day and extremely funny and engaging. The buffet lunch was very convenient and good with only a small cost. This is by far the best value of any tour to any section of the Great Wall from Beijing. You get a roundtrip bus ride and can take pics out the huge windows, a private meetup area owned by the tour company and access to lower priced snacks and drinks. I did both the east and west wall sections and all towers in between with a cable car ride up and a…”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets - Meeting the bus near Wangfujing
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Beijing: Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets

2.Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,256 reviews · 8.5 - 9.5 hours · from $18

Meet ZANBUS staff near Dengshikou, ride from central Beijing to Mutianyu, and explore independently for about five hours. Guides such as Maggie, Lucy, Lina, Brown, and Ally explain routes, help with tickets, and keep the return simple. Optional cable cars and the toboggan cost extra.

“Lucy, the tour guide, was the best and the great wall simply amazing! 10/10”

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Big Bus Hong Kong Open Top Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour - Starting at Central Ferry Pier 7
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Big Bus Hong Kong Open Top Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

3.Big Bus Hong Kong Open Top Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,077 reviews · from $53

See Hong Kong from an open-top double-decker bus on three routes covering Central, Stanley, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen, Kowloon, and West Kowloon. Your 24 or 48-hour pass includes audio commentary, WiFi, and a Star Ferry ticket. The 48-hour option adds a choice of Peak Tram, water taxi, or sampan experience.

“Was a great way to see and hear about Hong Kong. Start with the Green, then Red and take the ferry across to finish with the Blue!”

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Hong Kong: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Peak Tram - Hong Kong Island route: towers, temples, and steep streets
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Hong Kong: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Peak Tram

4.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Peak Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 982 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $52

Use a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus pass to explore Hong Kong Island, Stanley, and Kowloon by open-top double-decker. Hear commentary in nine languages, cross Victoria Harbour by Star Ferry, and add the Peak Tram Sky Pass, Water Taxi, or Sampan Houseboat visit with the 48-hour option.

“There always seems to be enough room to sit on the top deck and the headset information was helpful and interesting. Two major things would make a huge difference especially because the maps are not detailed. 1, Announce each stop according to it's number on the map. 2, Place these numbers on the bus stop sign posts. 3, If the headset could announce the number of the next stop in advance, that would stop us worrying about where we are on the route. Other than that, it was a great service with friendly and knowledgeable staff. highly recommended.”

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Xian: Terracotta Army Ticket & Guided Bus Tour with Options - Choosing between the four tour options
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Xian: Terracotta Army Ticket & Guided Bus Tour with Options

5.Xian: Terracotta Army Ticket & Guided Bus Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 579 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $28

Travel from Xi’an to the Terracotta Army Museum by coach, visit a replica workshop, and spend about 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide among Qinshihuang’s 7,000 warriors. Choose ticket-only, group, or private options, with hotel pickup and lunch available.

“Good way to go to see the Terracotta Army. You get a pickup, somebody takes care of tickets and everything, and a lot of interesting explanations and facts. Fully recommended. The lunch was also great taste and very plenty!”

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Beijing Great Wall Bus Tour with Multiple Route Options - What four hours on Mutianyu really allows
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Beijing Great Wall Bus Tour with Multiple Route Options

6.Beijing Great Wall Bus Tour with Multiple Route Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 414 reviews · from $23

Choose your Great Wall style from Beijing: photogenic Mutianyu, iconic Badaling, quieter Jinshanling, or the lakeside Water Great Wall. Expect an 8 to 9 hour trip, round-trip bus travel, entry tickets, an English-speaking guide, and free time to explore. Guides such as Tony, Michael, Leo, and Claire are praised for clear instructions.

“We had a super well organised tour! Leo was an amazing & funny guide :)”

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Temple Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Bus Tour - Meeting at Tiantandongmen Station at 9:00 AM
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Temple Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Bus Tour

7.Temple Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 319 reviews · from $58

Spend a full day exploring Beijing with an English-speaking guide such as Joy, Jimmy, Shannon, or Andy. Visit four major sights, walk old hutong lanes, hear useful historical stories, and finish near the Bird’s Nest. Expect long distances on foot, a group setting, and an optional ¥100 Summer Palace boat ride.

“helly was an excellent tour guide..very good and professional”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Group Bus Tour with Tickets - Meeting at Hepingxiqiao Subway Station
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Group Bus Tour with Tickets

8.Mutianyu Great Wall Group Bus Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 242 reviews · from $11

Ride from Hepingxiqiao Subway Station to Mutianyu with an English-speaking guide such as Jackie Chan, Betty, Roger, or Selina. You get admission, an internal shuttle, and 3.5 to 5 hours at the Wall. Cable car, toboggan, meals, and personal costs are extra.

“Super good, they were very punctual, they told us clearly what options we had to go up the wall, they recommended a good restaurant to eat and the guide Betty was very nice and pleasant.”

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Xi'an: Terracotta Army Mini-Bus Tour with Options - Four ways to structure your day
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Xi’an: Terracotta Army Mini-Bus Tour with Options

9.Xi’an: Terracotta Army Mini-Bus Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · from $20

Visit Xi’an’s Terracotta Army with guides such as Jade or David, choosing ticket support, a half-day hotel transfer, or a full-day route with the City Wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Expect English guidance, crowd help, bottled water, and belt noodles on the full-day option.

“It was a nice tour made better by the guide Lisa. She wanted to discuss China with the people on the tour and made the whole experience better.”

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Macau Seat-In-Coach Day Tour from Hong Kong - Turbojet from Hong Kong to Macau
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Macau Seat-In-Coach Day Tour from Hong Kong

10.Macau Seat-In-Coach Day Tour from Hong Kong

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 202 reviews · from $192

Travel from Hong Kong to Macau by Turbojet, then tour St. Paul’s Ruins, Monte Fortress, Senado Square, temples, and Lisboa Casino with local guides such as Patrick or Elsa. Lunch, hotel transfers, and return ferry tickets are included, but the packed day can feel rushed.

“We were a bit disappointed with Macau. Since we were not into Casinos the other attractions were a bit messy and in a hurry, we didn't even have time to go up the Macau's tower. The service was ok, the guide was polite and tried her best to instruct us about the city, but I wish could have seen more things of the city.”

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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour 7/8/9/10/13/13:30/15:30 - The bus ride and meeting point
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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour 7/8/9/10/13/13:30/15:30

11.Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour 7/8/9/10/13/13:30/15:30

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 196 reviews · from $10Best value

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Beijing to Mutianyu for up to five hours on the wall. Choose transfer-only, ticket, lunch, private-car, afternoon, night, or Summer Palace options. English-speaking guides such as Betty, Selina, and Roger help with routes and cable car tickets.

“The whole process from pick up till drop off was great. I was always able to contact my Guide Linda if needed.”

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BusDa-Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Bus Tours - What the eight-hour day looks like
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BusDa-Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Bus Tours

12.BusDa-Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Bus Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · from $18

Spend about five hours at scenic Mutianyu Great Wall after a direct bus ride from Beijing. Choose a group tour or selected pickup option, get help with tickets and shuttle buses, then hike, take the cable car, or ride the toboggan. Guides such as Christina, Evelyn, and Linda have helped visitors plan their route.

“Nice and easy way to get to the Great Wall. Guide arranged all the tickets needed for us and you are free to use your time on the Wall as you wish.”

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Mutianyu Great Wall Bus, Departure 8/9/10am, Return 3/4/5pm - The 8, 9, or 10 a.m. departure
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Mutianyu Great Wall Bus, Departure 8/9/10am, Return 3/4/5pm

13.Mutianyu Great Wall Bus, Departure 8/9/10am, Return 3/4/5pm

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 141 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $12

Take a licensed, nonstop bus from central Beijing to Mutianyu, with English help from guides such as Maggie, Dao, Lina, or Peter. You get five hours at the wall to choose hiking, cable cars, or the chairlift and toboggan. Admission and ride tickets cost extra.

“amazing value for money. as a female solo traveller, i felt safe and our tour guide named Dao helped me not only book all of my tickets but save money. i also got a free magnet at the end! thankyou so much, i would definitely book with this company again!”

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From Beijing: Two Badaling Great Wall Bus Tour w Tickets - Meeting in northern Beijing at Beitucheng
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From Beijing: Two Badaling Great Wall Bus Tour w Tickets

14.Two Badaling Great Wall Bus Tour w Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 135 reviews · from $19

Meet an English-speaking guide in a green vest at Beitucheng Station, then ride to restored Badaling and the quieter Ancient Badaling section. You get two hours at the main wall, two and a half hours among weathered ruins, and a final stop near Beijing’s Bird’s Nest. Cable-car access is optional.

“Roger was a very very friendly guide! He met us at the subway exit. Sadly we had rainy weather but the entire trip Was still a lifetime experience The show at the world wall (purchased from our guide) was not really good. All in chinese and not really what I expected.”

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Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Scenic Bus & Cruise Day Tour - Entering Huanghuacheng and Getting Your Bearings
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Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Scenic Bus & Cruise Day Tour

15.Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Scenic Bus & Cruise Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $50

Meet at 8:00 am in central Beijing for a guided bus ride to Huanghuacheng. You get admission, round-trip transport, a boat ride, and five hours to hike and explore independently. Guide Cici is noted for clear instructions and friendly help. Optional glass-slide rafting costs 140 RMB.

“This trip to the Great Wall of Huanghuacheng was an excellent experience. We were contacted the day before by Cici our companion to explain the details of the day. The same day during the bus ride she explained the history of the Great Read moreAuto-translated”

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