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5 Private Night Tours in China Worth Staying Up For

5 night tours  ·  from $80 a head

The good private night tours in China fill up days ahead and the evening slots go first. Below: the 5 worth booking early, what each includes and how they differ.

Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights - The 80-minute VIP Huangpu River cruise
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Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

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

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

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 - Qianmen and Tiananmen Square: a strong opening
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Private Night Sightseeing Tour of Beijing

2.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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Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights - Bell Tower, Drum Tower, and Beijing’s old lanes
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Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights

3.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 - Meeting your guide in Dongsi Hutong
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3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience

4.3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $79Best value

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 Night Cruise and Canton Tower Private Tour - Should you book the Guangzhou night tour?
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Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Canton Tower Private Tour

5.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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