The 14 Best China Night Tours

Xi'an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk - The brewery finale near the city wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 715 reviews · from $73Our pick

Start at 6 p.m. and ride through Xi’an’s walled city with a local guide, stopping at four or five family-run eateries for dinner. Expect biang biang noodles, gourd chicken, dumplings, and other local specialties, followed by Xi’an craft beer. Guides such as Amber, Buren, Michelle, and Diehl are known for friendly food and cultural explanations.

“Buren was an amazing guide. He made the night fun. We loved the tuk tuks and all the places we visited.”

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Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour

2.Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 616 reviews · from $90

Start at 6 p.m. and spend about three hours hopping among family-run restaurants in Changning and Jing’an. You’ll sample dumplings, noodles, roast meats, regional specialties, beer, yellow wine, and spirits, then watch xiaolongbao being made. Guides such as Li, Topher, Jasmine, and Andres have led this tour, which ends near Jiangsu Road metro station.

“Recommended. A lot of fantastic food, fun and liquid refreshments. Wonderful insights to life in Shanghai and CHina.”

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Huangpu Night Cruise: Cozy Vibe & Modern Shanghai Glow

3.Huangpu Night Cruise: Cozy Vibe & Modern Shanghai Glow

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 520 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Cruise the Huangpu River for about 45 minutes, passing the Bund, Lujiazui towers, Oriental Pearl Tower, and historic riverfront buildings. Choose a daytime sightseeing boat, a night sailing, or selected themed boats. You collect a paper ticket at the pier with your passport and booking code, and may pay extra for outdoor or VIP seating.

“It was an amazing experience from start to end. Really enjoyed the beautiful buildings on both sides of Huangpu River at night. Just a smooth ride.”

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Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai’s French Concession

4.Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai’s French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · from $89

Start at 8:30 p.m. near Huangpi Nan Road and walk through Xintiandi, Zhaozhou Road, and People’s Square while sampling noodles, dumplings, barbecue, vegetables, desserts, beer, and more. Guides such as TJ, Jade, Helen, Serena, and Jamie lead small groups through local eateries. Expect a generous dinner and plenty of walking.

“This was one of the best tours I have ever been on! Our tour dad was extremely knowledgeable, and spoke very good English, he was so easy to understand. The food was amazing. We did not feel rushed. It was an awesome experience.”

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Aqua Luna: Evening Cruise at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

5.Aqua Luna: Evening Cruise at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 160 reviews · from $30

Spend 45 minutes on Aqua Luna, a restored Chinese junk boat, sailing Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui or Central. You’ll see Hong Kong Island’s skyline from the water, enjoy one complimentary drink, and choose an early sunset sailing or a later evening cruise. It is a calm sightseeing ride, not a party boat.

“The staff were very professional and helpful they help you on and off the boat. The music and atmosphere was very relaxing and the city sights of HK were amazing. The junk boat is very old fashioned and that adds to the appeal. I recommend the sunset cruise.”

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Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

6.Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $128

Join a private evening tour of Shanghai with a driver-guide such as Tom, Mary, Autumn, or Linda. Walk through Yuyuan Old Street, cruise the Huangpu River from the VIP upper deck, visit Lujiazui and Xintiandi, then return to your hotel or continue your night independently.

“Mary was our guide, she was gave us a great experience. Spoke very good English. I am glad we were in the VIP section of the boat, it was very full!!”

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Private Night Sightseeing Tour of Beijing

7.Private Night Sightseeing Tour of Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $90

Ride in a private vehicle with a local guide through Beijing after dark. See Tiananmen Square, Qianmen, Houhai, the Bird’s Nest, the National Centre for the Performing Arts, and the CBD. Add hutong snacks, Peking duck, bars, or seasonal trips to the Great Wall, Gubei Water Town, or Longqing Gorge.

“Lucy and driver gave nice historical overview of the city of Beijing. Tour takes you all over the city. Beijing looks beautiful at night. I highly recommend!”

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Beijing Roast Duck Banquet and Acrobatics Show with VIP Seats Evening Tour

8.Beijing Roast Duck Banquet and Acrobatics Show with VIP Seats Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 87 reviews · from $144

Spend about four hours pairing Beijing roast duck with the high-flying Chaoyang Theatre acrobatics show. Pickup covers city-center hotels inside the 4th Ring Road, while outer-hotel guests meet at Prime Hotel. Guides such as Sam, William Kuang, Michael, and Cynthia have earned praise, though dinner quality and seat placement can vary.

“The acrobatic show was excellent. It was well with the tour. The colorful costumes and skill of the performers was great. I went out for Peking Duck with my guide. He was funny. He was a nice dinner companion. There was a lot of food. I loved the duck. In all it was a great experience”

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Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights

9.Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $88

See Beijing by private vehicle with a chauffeur-guide, stopping at the Bird’s Nest, Water Cube, Tiananmen Square, Qianmen, and old neighborhood streets. Walk around Yandaixie Street and Houhai, then sample snacks at Dashanlan. Guides such as Linda Shi, Jeffrey, Jenny, and Jack have been praised for flexibility and local help, though English service can vary.

“I took this tour my first night in Beijing with my tour guide/ driver Jenny, she was extremely personable and knowledgeable of the area. We walked for a bit by Houhai lake and I sample local lamb kebab and duck roll which were both delicious. The sights chosen were good but due to time constraints it was difficult to get truly wonderful photos at some. The Olympic stadium being one such location. I wished we spent more time at Houhai lake to take in a few minutes of the vibe and eliminate other street walking. Or even stopped off on Ghost street and join in the liveliness. Overall the tour…”

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3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience

10.3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $79

Spend three hours eating through Beijing’s Dongsi Hutong with a private guide such as Lucy, Kevin, Roy, or Miko. Try lamb kabobs, jianbing, sesame cakes, baozi, tanghulu, peanut drinks, Yunnan noodles, flower cakes, and more. Hotel pickup is available, while transport costs extra unless a private vehicle option is selected.

“We really enjoyed this tour and our guide was great! We tried many different foods which we would not find in Europe and would not search out. There was plenty of food for really big eaters so make sure you are hungry before going. The only suggestion would be to offer different food tours as we understand there are also a couple 'snack' streets which would be a nice option as well.”

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Guangzhou: Pearl River 1-hour Night Cruise (Optional Piers)

11.Guangzhou: Pearl River 1-hour Night Cruise (Optional Piers)

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 39 reviews · 1 day · from $15Best value

You’ll spend about 40 minutes cruising Guangzhou’s Pearl River, with longer sailings of up to 70 minutes from Xidi Pier. Choose among six piers, then watch Canton Tower, Haixinsha, historic waterfront buildings, and the modern CBD glow from an open-air seat. No named guide is provided, so this is mainly a self-guided sightseeing cruise.

“magnifique moment même s'il faisait très froid. Un peu compliqué à trouver le point de départ.”

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Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Canton Tower Private Tour

12.Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Canton Tower Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $140

Spend two to four evening hours with a private English-speaking guide, often Damon or Zack, seeing Guangzhou from the Pearl River and Canton Tower. Packages may include the 108th-floor observation deck, VIP top-deck cruise seats, and a Cantonese dim sum dinner. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with private transport for larger groups.

“Damon was an excellent guide and I highly recommend his services. We had a great time on our tour of the riverfront area, the river cruise, and going up Canton tower. If you want a knowledgeable tour guide for the Guangzhou area that speaks very good English, Damon is your guy.”

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Discovery more Guangzhou evening foodie tour with locals

13.Discovery more Guangzhou evening foodie tour with locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $65

Meet at Ximenkou Metro Station at 6 pm for a 3.5-hour walk through Guangzhou’s local food scene. A guide such as Yuki leads you to back-street restaurants and food stops, where you try more than five snacks, dim sum, dumplings, dinner, and drinks. The group is capped at 15 people and returns to the meeting point.

“While we appreciated the authentic experience in local restaurants and the general overview provided by the food tour, we had a few suggestions for improvement. We felt that the tour guide could have offered more detailed explanations aRead more”

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Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood

14.Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $65

Join Lost Plate at 6:30 pm for a three-hour Guangzhou food walk through a local residential area. Guide Sunny and the small-group team take you to five or more family-run restaurants and street stalls for Cantonese dishes, dessert, unlimited drinks, and vegetarian options with advance notice.

“Sunny was a very skilled and knowledgable guide, he showed us a lot of hidden "gems" and introduced us to many traditionel Chinese dishes. We liked how all the places were more "Non-touristy", and way more local in a local neighbourRead more”

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The 14 Best China Night Tours

Xi’an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

1.Xi’an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour

2.Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour

Huangpu Night Cruise: Cozy Vibe & Modern Shanghai Glow

3.Huangpu Night Cruise: Cozy Vibe & Modern Shanghai Glow

Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai’s French Concession

4.Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai’s French Concession

Aqua Luna: Evening Cruise at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

5.Aqua Luna: Evening Cruise at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

6.Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

Private Night Sightseeing Tour of Beijing

7.Private Night Sightseeing Tour of Beijing

Beijing Roast Duck Banquet and Acrobatics Show with VIP Seats Evening Tour

8.Beijing Roast Duck Banquet and Acrobatics Show with VIP Seats Evening Tour

Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights

9.Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights

3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience

10.3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience

Guangzhou: Pearl River 1-hour Night Cruise (Optional Piers)

11.Guangzhou: Pearl River 1-hour Night Cruise (Optional Piers)

Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Canton Tower Private Tour

12.Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Canton Tower Private Tour

Discovery more Guangzhou evening foodie tour with locals

13.Discovery more Guangzhou evening foodie tour with locals

Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood

14.Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood

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