The 6 Best Treks in China

1.Tibet Tour 8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 578 reviews · from $949Our pick

You travel with an English-speaking Tibetan guide and local driver from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp, visiting Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera, Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, Shigatse, and Rongbuk Monastery. The group is capped at 12, with permits, hotels, transport, breakfasts, and site tickets arranged.

“My husband and I recently finished this tour. We would like to thank our tour guide and driver who provided excellent service to ensure that we had a safe and joyble experience. We're extremely impressed by the knowledge shared by our Read more”

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2.Beijing: Jingshanling Great Wall Trekking Tours with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 411 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $60Best value

Spend 8 to 10 hours hiking the quieter Jinshanling Great Wall, where repaired stonework meets ruined towers and open countryside. Choose transport only, a guided group, or a private tour with guides such as Justin, Jack, May, or Edward. Add the Summer Palace, Forbidden City, Gubei Water Village, Simatai, or a hutong food tour.

“Everthing was perfekt. The Timing, Organisation, Fun. I would recommend this Tour for everyone. Don't miss it. Lu Xiaolong took Care all our wishes. This day was a Highlight in our live.”

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3.Mount Everest Scenic Tour by Plane with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 216 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

Leave Kathmandu early for a one-hour Everest scenic flight with a guaranteed window seat, peak-by-peak commentary, snacks, transfers, and a signed certificate. Himalayan Social Journey arranges the airport run, with drivers such as Dil and Sidd praised for punctual service.

“Fabulous trip. Very efficiently organised. Views of Everest magnificent. Stewards so helpful in pointing out peaks. And everyone got a window seat.”

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4.Private Trekking Day Tour to Jinshanling Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $122

Leave Beijing by private vehicle for Jinshanling, one of the Great Wall’s quieter and more photogenic sections. You’ll hike 5 to 6 kilometers across restored and wild wall, pass several watchtowers, and return after about eight hours. All-inclusive bookings add an English-speaking guide, lunch, and entrance tickets.

“We signed up for just the transportation service due to the time constraint and it worked perfectly. The driver was on time to pick us up, the ride was comfortable and we left our luggage in his car. We finished the hike earlier than the agreRead more”

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5.10 Days Tibet Everest Base Camp and Namtso Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $1,329

You’ll explore Lhasa’s Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, monasteries, Yamdrok Lake, Everest Base Camp, and Namtso Lake with an English-speaking Tibetan guide. The tour includes permits, hotels, breakfasts, transport, airport pickup, and an oxygen cylinder, with a maximum of 12 people.

“We had a very enjoyable holiday with invaluable insights into the rich and impressive Tibetan culture and history. The majestic view of Mt Everest was the greatest reward for our long bus journey from Xining. We are very grateful to our guiRead more”

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6.Tibet Tour 15 Days Lhasa to Kailash Trekking Small Group via EBC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $2,069

Travel from Lhasa to Mount Kailash via Everest Base Camp in a small group of up to 12. Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera, Sakya, and major monasteries with an English-speaking Tibetan guide such as Lhakpa Tenzin, then complete the demanding Kailash kora.

“I took part in the "Tibet Tour 15 Days Lhasa to Kailash Trekking Small Group via EBC" and I would advise it to anyone that wants to explore Tibet, understand better it's culture and mix trekking and religion around mount Kailash. Our guide LhakRead more”

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