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Our 15 Favourite China Bus Tours

52 tours  ·  from $10 a head

The 15 best china bus tours you can book today, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options - Four to five hours to choose your own route
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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

You’ll ride from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu with an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Jilly, Leo, or Cici, then enjoy 4 to 5 hours on the wall. Entry and internal shuttle service are included. Add cable car or toboggan tickets, a buffet lunch, a 5-kilometer hike, or a Summer Palace option when available.

“The mutianyu Great Wall was very cool, very beautiful, and all the people there are so nice! Just look out for the souvenir shops, they are a bit overpriced! The tour guide Jily is also very nice, and did a good job explaining everything!”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets - Meeting at the Regent Hotel 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

You’ll ride from central Beijing to Mutianyu on a licensed bus, enter with admission included, and explore for about five hours on your own. English-speaking guides such as Maggie, Lina, Lucy, and Brown explain routes, help with cable-car choices, and keep the day moving. Optional Summer Palace departures are also available.

“This was everything we wanted from a Great Wall day trip!! Great transportation from the centre of Beijing, Ally was a super informative and helpful guide, and the tour was the perfect length to see everything we wanted at Mutianyu. Highly recommend!”

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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 across three routes: Hong Kong Island, Stanley, and Kowloon. Use your 24 or 48-hour pass to visit Man Mo Temple, Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen, Temple Street, M+, and more. Audio commentary comes in nine languages, and 48-hour tickets include a choice of Peak Tram, water taxi, or sampan experience.

“3 different routes that show you 3 different to sides to Hong Kong. Definitely worth the money. We bought the 48hr pass and did the red and green line the first day (and included the Peak Tram) then did the blue line the next day. You will see sides of Hong Kong you never realised existed.”

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Hong Kong: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Peak Tram - Take the Green Route to Repulse Bay and Stanley
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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. Audio commentary comes in nine languages, and every ticket includes a Star Ferry trip. The 48-hour option adds your choice of Peak Tram Sky Pass, Water Taxi, or Sampan Houseboat visit.

“Very good. Inclusion of skip the line peak team was a bonus. Good information in the commentary.”

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Xian: Terracotta Army Ticket & Guided Bus Tour with Options - Choosing the right tour option
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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

Visit the Terracotta Army from Xi’an with an English-speaking guide such as Linda, Lucas, Josh, or Nana. Choose ticket-only, shared transport, or a private hotel pickup with lunch. You’ll see the main pits, bronze chariots, weapons, and a replica workshop, with passport-based entry arranged in advance.

“Lucas was an amazing host. It was a great day and very interesting to learn more about China‘s first emperor and his terracotta army.”

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Beijing Great Wall Bus Tour with Multiple Route Options - Meeting in Beijing and Riding to the Wall
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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 a Beijing Great Wall route to match your day: restored Mutianyu, iconic Badaling, quieter Jinshanling, or the lakeside Water Great Wall. Round-trip bus travel, entrance, uphill shuttle, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Tony, Michael, Leo, and Claire help with timing, tickets, and photo stops. Cable cars, chairlifts, and toboggans cost extra.

“Tony was amazing he helped us a lot. I liked punctuality of the trip most. Whenever we got everybody on board we have departed and didn't loose any time. Because of this we had plenty quality time on the wall.”

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Temple Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Bus Tour - Meeting at Tiantandongmen at 9:00am
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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 touring Beijing with an English-speaking guide such as Joy, Jimmy, Shannon, or Andy. Visit four major sights, stroll old hutong lanes, take an optional Summer Palace boat ride, and finish near the Bird’s Nest. Expect clear historical stories, bus transfers, lunch on your own, and more than 20,000 steps.

“Very pleasant experience! The tour guide was very professional and she was able to mantain the attention of the whole group with interesting details on the visited sites. Highly recommended!”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Group Bus Tour with Tickets - The Hepingxiqiao meeting point
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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

Take an English-guided bus from Hepingxiqiao Station to Mutianyu, with entry and internal shuttle tickets included. You get 3.5 to 5 hours on the Wall, time for 23 watchtowers and mountain views, plus an optional Olympic Park stop. Guides such as Betty, Gary, Roger, and Selina help with tickets, routes, and timing.

“Beautifull day at the great wall! The guide was such a nice person and helped us with everything. the amount of time is perfect to visit and walk through a great part of the wall. Amazing experience!”

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Xi'an: Terracotta Army Mini-Bus Tour with Options - Choosing the right tour option
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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

Choose a Terracotta Army guide, ticket support, hotel transfer, or a full-day Xi'an route covering the warriors, City Wall, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Guides including Jade, David, Lisa, and Ping explain the site in clear English, while shared transport keeps the $20 starting price low.

“Very good tour, our guide Lisa WAS very helpful and insighful about Terracotta army, the city of Xi’an qnd Chinese culture.”

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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour 7/8/9/10/13/13:30/15:30 - What the bus day looks like
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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour 7/8/9/10/13/13:30/15:30

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

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

Travel from Beijing to Mutianyu by air-conditioned bus and enjoy roughly four to five hours on the wall. Choose transfer only, tickets, lunch, cable car, a private car, or a guide. English-speaking guides such as Betty, Selina, Linda, and Roger help with routes and tickets, while the scenic area shuttle saves energy.

“the tour was excellent, everything went accordingly and smooth. Our Guide Selina was very friendly and helped us all the way when we had a doubt or issue. Explained all the history and facts very well, we recommend this tour.”

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BusDa-Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Bus Tours - The bus ride keeps the day simple
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BusDa-Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Bus Tours

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

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

Spend about five hours at Mutianyu Great Wall after a direct bus ride from Beijing. The group tour includes guidance with tickets, shuttle buses, and viewpoints, while guides such as Christina, Evelyn, and Linda have helped make the day easy to manage. Choose optional cable car or toboggan rides for 140 RMB each.

“Excellent tour, the guide Linda was very attentive, I recommend! The Wall of China is fantastic and deserves to be visited!Auto-translated”

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Mutianyu Great Wall Bus, Departure 8/9/10am, Return 3/4/5pm - Finding the Regent Hotel pickup
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Mutianyu Great Wall Bus, Departure 8/9/10am, Return 3/4/5pm

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

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

Ride a licensed, nonstop bus from central Beijing to Mutianyu, with departures at 8, 9, or 10am and returns at 3, 4, or 5pm. An English-speaking host such as Maggie, Dao, or Peter explains ticket choices and walking routes on the way. You explore independently for five hours, choosing hikes, cable cars, a chairlift, or the toboggan.

“Great tourist point dough was cold but u enjoyed the sly down once you get to the mountain”

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From Beijing: Two Badaling Great Wall Bus Tour w Tickets - Meeting at Beitucheng Station before 10 a.m.
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From Beijing: Two Badaling Great Wall Bus Tour w Tickets

13.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 by air-conditioned bus to restored Badaling and the quieter Ancient Badaling section. You get two hours at the main wall and 2.5 hours on the unrestored ruins. Guides such as Evelyn, Elan, Selina, Jo Jo, and Lan are praised for clear instructions and patient group care.

“Excellent. We extremely enjoyed and had unforgettable experiences under the kind support by Evelyn, tour guide.”

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Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Scenic Bus & Cruise Day Tour - The 8:00 a.m. meeting and two-hour bus ride
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Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Scenic Bus & Cruise Day Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $50

Meet Cici or another English-speaking escort at 8:00 a.m. in central Beijing for a two-hour ride to Huanghuacheng. You get five hours to hike the lakeside Great Wall independently, take the included round-trip boat ride, and try optional 140 RMB glass-slide rafting before returning around 6:00 p.m.

“Very peaceful and beautiful. Would definitely recommend if you want to escape the crowds. Lots of activities to do also like kayaking and a water slide. Cici was a great guide also.”

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Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Group Tour - Meeting at Heping Xiqiao at 7:40 AM
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Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Group Tour

15.Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 71 reviews · 8 hours · from $22

Meet your guide at Heping Xiqiao Station, then ride an air-conditioned bus to Mutianyu. You get about three hours on the wall, direct passport entry, and return transport to Beijing. Book at least 24 hours ahead for a guaranteed English-speaking guide. Cable cars, lunch, and entrance fees cost extra.

“A lovely day out. Nicely organised. Linda was a great help, very enthusiastic, good English. A must-do day trip for Beijing.”

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