Top Things to do China | Veloso Tours

798 Art Zone Beijing & Great Wall

Wander the bohemian streets of Beijing’s art district to see the creative side of the city, full of surprises.

Aberdeen Fishing Community Hong Kong & Macau

Discover Hong Kong's traditional fishing culture at the floating village of fishing junks in Aberdeen.

Ancient Water Towns Shanghai

Traditional wooden houses jut up to one another, reflecting in the sleepy canals, crossed by graceful bridges.

Ancient Water Towns Suzhou

Traditional wooden houses jut up to one another, reflecting in the sleepy canals, which are crossed by a myriad of graceful bridges and traversed slowly by smal…

Beijing off the beaten track Beijing & Great Wall

Delve into Beijing's lesser visited places to gain a different perspective on life here, away from the crowds.

Chengdu's Local Life & Tea Culture Chengdu & Pandas

Join the locals as they gather in the People's Park to play cards and drink in lively teahouses.

Dujiangyan Irrigation System Chengdu & Pandas

A marvel of ancient Chinese engineering and still the lifeblood of farmland and cities in the province.

Everest Base Camp Shigatse & Tibet

Venture south off of the Friendship Highway to the base camp of the world's tallest and most fabled mountain.

Forbidden City Beijing & Great Wall

Explore the ancient complex, home to 24 Chinese emperors to immerse yourself in China’s Dynastic past.

French Concession by Bike Shanghai

Discover the picturesque streets of the historic French Concession, now home to laid-back cafes and trendy shops.

Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong & Macau

Enjoy the thrill of the races underneath the city skyscrapers in a quintessential Hong Kong experience.

Hike the Great Wall of China Beijing & Great Wall

A range of options to hike along a wild and atmospheric part of the Great Wall of China, just north of Beijing.

Hong Kong's Local Life Tour Hong Kong & Macau

Beyond the bright lights is a city of bustling markets, peaceful temples and thriving fishing communities.

Hutongs: Behind the Scenes Beijing & Great Wall

Traverse the alleyways of a traditional hutong to gain an insight into life here and partake in cultural activities.

Karola Glacier Shigatse & Tibet

En-route to Everest we find this magnificent white glacier, framed by colourful prayer flags and high mountains.

Lamma Island Hong Kong & Macau

Lamma Island has a Caribbean feel and offers easy trails through lush vegetation to small beaches.

Lantau Island Hong Kong & Macau

Escape the noise of the city to the fishing village, giant Buddha and golden beaches of Lantau Island.

Leshan Giant Buddha Chengdu & Pandas

Marvel at the immense features of this 71m high Buddha, carved out of the cliff-face 1,200 years ago.

Macau Hong Kong & Macau

Cross the Pearl River Delta to discover a unique city, where Portuguese heritage blends with Chinese influences.

Markets of Kowloon Hong Kong & Macau

Browse the eclectic markets of central Kowloon for some fascinating glimpses into local life.

Museums of Beijing Beijing & Great Wall

Discover more about Beijing’s captivating history, culture and art at some of the city’s specialist museums.

Muslim Quarter Xi'an and Terracotta Army

Discover Xi'an's thriving Muslim Quarter, a bastion of local life, Chinese history and delicious street food.

Mutianyu Great Wall & Ming tombs Beijing & Great Wall

Ride the cable cars to a picturesque restored section of the Great Wall and visit the impressive Ming tombs.

Opera, Kung Fu & Acrobatics Beijing & Great Wall

Enjoy the world famous Peking Opera, a breathtaking acrobatics performance or some high flying Kung Fu.

Palcho Monastery & Kumbum Shigatse & Tibet

Follow the path to enlightenment of the rare Gyantse Kumbum and enjoy fine views over the Dzong hilltop fortress.

Panda Research Base Chengdu & Pandas

Get up close to adorable Giant Pandas and their young cubs at this specialist research base, close to Chengdu.

People's Square Shanghai

Browse the wonderful museums of People's Square and admire the sleek Grand Theatre and municipal buildings.

Sacred Lhasa tour Lhasa

Delve deep into Lhasa's sacred monuments to uncover the mysteries of its past and present.

Sakya Monastery Shigatse & Tibet

Fortress-like Sakya is known as the "Great Wall of Tibet" and houses an important collection of cultural relics.

Special in-depth Beijing tour Beijing & Great Wall

Gain an in-depth perspective on Beijing's past and present with our specially designed tour of the capital.

Special Shanghai in-depth tour Shanghai

Gain an in-depth perspective on Shanghai's past and present in the company of our local experts.

Summer Palace Lhasa

Tour the peaceful grounds and poignant vacated rooms of the charming Summer Palace.

Summer Palace & Old Palace Beijing & Great Wall

Tour the magnificent lakeside summer residence of emperors, cross the lake by boat and see the Old Palace ruins.

Suzhou classical gardens Shanghai

Historic Suzhou is a picturesque city of beautiful gardens, traditional Chinese pagodas and narrow canals.

Tashilhunpo Monastery Shigatse & Tibet

One of Tibet's most historically significant monasteries and home to magnificent stupa-tombs and Buddhist statues.

Temple of Heaven Park Beijing & Great Wall

Climb the sacred steps to one of China’s finest temples and observe locals taking their morning exercises.

Terracotta Army Tour Xi'an and Terracotta Army

Come face-to-face with the 8,000 strong Terracotta Army, each carved to perfection and with unique individual features.

Three temples tour Beijing & Great Wall

Visit three beautiful temples to learn how Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism remain relevant today.

Victoria Harbour & Star Ferry Hong Kong & Macau

Ride the iconic Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour, linking Kowloon with Hong Kong Island.

Victoria Peak Hong Kong & Macau

Ride the vintage tram to the top of The Peak for stunning views over the skyscrapers of Hong Kong and Victoria Harbour.

Wenshu Monastery Chengdu & Pandas

Admire the statues, paintings and Qing architecture of this atmospheric Zen Buddha temple in the heart of the city.

Yamdrok Lake Lhasa

Yamdrok shimmers seductively, a sacred turquoise oasis in the dark mountains of Tibet.

Yamdrok Lake Shigatse & Tibet

Hidden in the Tibetan mountains, the sacred Yamdrok Lake is a stunning sight and a deeply sacred place for Tibetans.