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15 Half-Day Tours in China to Build a Day Around

57 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 average  ·  from $49

This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 half-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Half-Day Mini Group Xian Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum - Lunch and Comfort: The Air-Conditioned Part You’ll Thank Yourself For
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Half-Day Mini Group Xian Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum

1.Half-Day Mini Group Xian Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · from $49Our pick

Air-conditioned small-group half-day from Xi’an to the Terracotta Warriors, with an English guide, lunch, and a Big Wild Goose Pagoda stop.

“We did the 1/2 day tour. We arrived around 8:15 and there was already a lot of people. Huge queues to pass the passports and security. Very hot, bring water and hat. Inside the temperature is optimal, much cooler. Celine was a great Read moreAuto-translated”

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Half-Day Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit - Chilli Cool’s Kitchen: hands-on Sichuan technique in a small group
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Half-Day Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit

2.Half-Day Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 465 reviews · from $90

Shop Sichuan ingredients at Liangjiaxiang, learn spice basics with a local guide, then cook classic Chengdu dishes with a chef in a clean, hands-on kitchen.

“This was truly one of the best tours I've ever been on my whole life! Firstly, Im a solo traveler and sometimes finding tours for just one person can be a little difficult because most companies need at least two people for to be financially feasiblRead more”

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Private Half-Day Chengdu Panda Breeding Center Tour with Optional Volunteer - Hotel Pickup, Air-Conditioned Van Comfort, and Smart Crowd Control
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Private Half-Day Chengdu Panda Breeding Center Tour with Optional Volunteer

Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting - Your 9:30 start, small group, and the vintage bicycle setup
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Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting

Half-Day Private Custom Tour of Hong Kong - Hotel meet-up plus metro, ferry, tram, and bus, the way locals travel
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Half-Day Private Custom Tour of Hong Kong

5.Half-Day Private Custom Tour of Hong Kong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $231

Half-day private Hong Kong tour with hotel pickup, metro and ferries, markets, temples, peak views, and a day plan at the end.

“Alfred was amazing. We saw so much in 5 hours. He explained the history and showed us the history. His energy kept us moving to many areas of Hong Kong that we would not have seen without him. I highly recommend this tour with Alfred !!”

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Private Half-Day Tour of Xi'an Terracotta Warriors - Hotel pickup and the drive out to the Qin museum
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Private Half-Day Tour of Xi’an Terracotta Warriors

6.Private Half-Day Tour of Xi’an Terracotta Warriors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $145

Private half-day Xi’an Terracotta Warriors tour with hotel pickup, a personal guide, and optional Tang Dynasty Show and dumpling feast.

“I had the private car tour with Mary. Everything was confirmed over phone call night before about the pick up timing. Car is very luxury and clean makes for a very comfortable ride to the warriors. She was very nice and told me a lot about the Read more”

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Shanghai: Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour - Meeting point at South Shan Xi Rd, in front of the Garden Hotel
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Shanghai: Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour

7.Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 170 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Cycle Shanghai by bike through the French Concession, Xintiandi, Old Town, and the Bund with local food stops, entrance fees, and rentals included.

“Our guide was the best. We learned so much from her. It was the best bike ride ever!”

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Half-Day Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride from Shanghai - Door-to-Door Logistics: Pickup at 10 am and a Real Half-Day Pace
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Half-Day Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride from Shanghai

8.Half-Day Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride from Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $160

Private half-day Zhujiajiao Water Town tour from Shanghai with a canal boat ride, garden and bridge stops, plus door-to-door pickup.

“1- Hidden cost , I paid the driver 350 for the airport pick up, this wasn't mentioned during my booking even though I have selected the airport as the pick up point. 2- The airport offers a similar trip free of charge for long flight connections. 3- FRead more”

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Half-Day Old Shanghai Small Group Bike Tour (Day & Night) - Tianzifang’s thin alleys, craft shops, and coffee-shop Shanghai
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Half-Day Old Shanghai Small Group Bike Tour (Day & Night)

All Inclusive Private Half-day tour to the Terracotta Warriors - How pickup and timing work in real life (5 hours total)
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All Inclusive Private Half-day tour to the Terracotta Warriors

10.All Inclusive Private Half-day tour to the Terracotta Warriors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $125

Private half-day Terracotta Warriors tour in Xi’an with hotel pickup, admission included, and an English-speaking guide. Flexible pacing.

“I don't say this lightly - I am a very particular person with extremely high standards, and I would give Wendy 10 out of 5 stars if I could. If you are fortunate and can shell out some extra $ for a private tour (vs. a semi-private or group tour), it is well worth it. We chose the afternoon tour, as we were scheduled to arrive past midnight in Xi'an and wanted to be able to get some rest and properly enjoy the excursion. A few days ahead of our scheduled tour, Wendy initiated a chat conversation to discuss logistics - i.e., what specific time did we want to start…”

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Private Half-Day Mutianyu Great Wall Tour including Round Way Cable Car or Toboggan - Getting picked up in Beijing without wasting your morning
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Private Half-Day Mutianyu Great Wall Tour including Round Way Cable Car or Toboggan

11.Private Half-Day Mutianyu Great Wall Tour including Round Way Cable Car or Toboggan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · from $180

Private half-day Mutianyu Great Wall tour with hotel pickup, round-trip cable car or chair lift, and toboggan ride, plus guide and tickets.

“Our guide, Jack, was very enthusiastic and helpful - a really nice guy. We had a great time, walked on the wall, saw some fantastic views and enjoyed the cable car both ways”

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Private Half-Day Tour to the Terracotta Army in Xi'an - The Terracotta Warriors museum: what you’ll see and where to focus
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Private Half-Day Tour to the Terracotta Army in Xi’an

Private Half-Day Real Hong Kong Walking Tour - The Mid-Levels Escalator ride, and why Hong Kong goes upward
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Private Half-Day Real Hong Kong Walking Tour

Peaks to Piers, Half-Day Private Customised Tour In Hong Kong - Victoria Peak View, Plus Skip the Peak Tram Line
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Peaks to Piers, Half-Day Private Customised Tour In Hong Kong

14.Peaks to Piers, Half-Day Private Customised Tour In Hong Kong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $268

A half-day private Hong Kong walk from Victoria Peak to the harbor, with pickup, Peak Tram skip-the-line, and a route you can tailor.

“Wonderful tour with a wonderful guide. Agnes was outstanding .She really did everything for us to have the most memorable experience. Other than the must see attractions, we also had the surprise to try some exciting non expected stops . We are still talking about this tour. Ask for Agnes if you want the best tour”

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Xi'an: Private Half-Day Terracotta Warriors Tour with Pickup - Getting to the museum without wasting your day
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Xi’an: Private Half-Day Terracotta Warriors Tour with Pickup

15.Private Half-Day Terracotta Warriors Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $85

Private half-day Terracotta Warriors tour with pickup options in Xi’an, English guide, reserved time at the pits, no shopping stops.

“Really enjoyed my trip to the Terracotta Warriors and my guide (linda) was very knowledgeable on the subject. The driver was very prompt and came to pick us up. As I only had a few short hours this made the trip very easy. I marked 3 stars for value - whilst I had a 1:1 guide and a driver, it’s a lot to spend and it felt very much like western prices. Compared to other Chinese tours the price was on the high side.”

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