Western China consists of Tibet, Gansu, Xinjiang, Yunnan, and Guizhou, offering diverse landscapes and exotic cultures.
Dominated by sunken basins, rolling plateaus, rainbow-colored mountains, and the highest Himalayan plateaus, remote Western China – with a pure blue sky – is paradise for those who love photography and discovering routes off the beaten path.
With the lowest population density in China, Western China still manages to have 44 ethnic minorities. It's a region that's unlike the rest of China. It's also a good place for curious world wanderers to experience a variety of cultures and lifestyles.
Best Western China Tours
We've selected 10 tours for you to discover the best places in Western China, covering the holy sites in Tibet, the ancient Silk Road, the colorful Yunnan, and the mysterious Guizhou. These are provided as inspiration and a possible framework for your own tailor-made China tour. Tell us what you would like. Our dedicated one-to-one experts will customize any itinerary to suit your interests, tastes, and budget.
8-Day Lhasa-Shigatse-Mt. Everest Tour
5-Day Lhasa and Lake Yamdrok Tour
7-Day Xining-Lhasa-Lake Yamdrok Tour
12-Day Tour from Xian to Kashgar
9-Day Lanzhou- Xiahe- Zhangye- Dunhuang- Turpan- Urumqi Tour
7-Day Urumqi-Turpan-Kashgar Tour
8-Day Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La Highlights Tour
6-Day Kunming- Jianshui- Yuanyang Tour
6-Day Guiyang-Kaili-Congjiang-Liping Tour
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10 out of 10 in every aspect!
Our guide in Tibet, Yangkyi, was incredible, also. When our flight into Lhasa was turned around due to inclement weather, she remained in close communication with us and really worked hard to ensure we were able to see the things we wanted to see in our remaining time. She was able to get us into Potala Palace before the afternoon crowds and immediately recognized that my husband was suffering from a slight case of altitude sickness due to the elevation. She gave us excellent advice on how to deal with his altitude sickness and even brought oxygen for him when we visited Yamdrok Lake and the nearby glacier which are at an even higher elevation than Lhasa. more
Apr 2024, Patricia M
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Beautiful Tibet
Tashi , the local guide assigned to us by China Highlights was punctual, knowledgeable, engaging and most importantly, very attentive to our needs. He embodied all the critiria I expected in a competent guide. He coorinated well with the driver to ensure that we were safe and comfortable throughout pur long road journies. more
Apr 2024, Jit L
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10 out of 10 in every aspect
Our guide in Tibet, Yangkyi, was exceptional. Her command of the English language is better than most native-speakers and she has a thorough knowledge of Chinese history and Tibetan culture that enriched our experience immeasurably more
Apr 2024, Sam M
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