• Private or luxury tours are often more expensive than group and standard packages.china flag image by faberfoto from Fotolia.com
  
  China is one of the oldest civilizations of the world. It has a rich cultural heritage and many historical sites which make it a very attractive tourist destination. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), by the year 2020, China will become the largest tourist country. In 2009, China's total revenue generated by tourism came to $185 billion. If you're traveling on a budget, look for reasonably priced tours and book early.
  
  

China Express Tour

• The China Express Tour takes you on a visit to two of China's most famous cities: Beijing and Shanghai. The tour is seven days long with four days in Beijing and the other three days in Shanghai. In Beijing, the tour takes you to major historical sights like the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Ming Tombs. You also get to visit the Great Wall of China. In Shanghai, shopping is the focal point of the itinerary.
  
  The peak seasons are from March to May and then again from September to November. During the peak season, the price for one person is $146. The price is brought down a bit if there is a group booking for more than six people.
  
  China Connection Tours
  
  Suite 1002, Guangfeng INT'L Building
  
  79# South 2nd Ring Road
  
  Xi'an 710068
  
  China
  
  800-320-9088
  
  china-tour.cn
  
  

China Warrior Tours

• Highlights of this tour include visiting the temple of Heaven, watching a Kungfu show and going to the Forbidden City. You also get to go on a shopping spree in downtown Beijing. The tour is for four days and is further bifurcated into two types: standard and luxury. The main difference between the two is the quality of hotel. The price of the tour for a single person during high season is $660 with a luxury package and $520 for a standard package.
  
  China Warrior Tours
  
  Suite 1102, Building C, Chengming Mansion
  
  No. 2, Xizhimen South Street
  
  Xicheng District, Beijing 100035
  
  China
  
  800-495-1186
  
  warriortours.com
  
  

Classic China Adventure Tour

• This is an eight-day tour which includes visits to the Wild Goose Pagoda, Wuzhen Ancient Canal Town and Shanghai Museum. The Shanghai Acrobatic Show is an added attraction to the trip as well. The starting price for this tour is $1,399, and tours should be confirmed in advance as they often remain fully booked, according to the company.
  
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