China Tour Packages from India
Great Wall at Mutianyu
Forbidden City from Jingshan
Pudong skyline, Shanghai
Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie
Li River near Yangshuo
Terracotta Army, Xi'anWalk the Great Wall, step into the Forbidden City, stand before the Terracotta Army in Xi’an and watch the Shanghai skyline light up from the Bund — then add the sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie or the Li River at Guilin. We plan China to your dates, budget and pace, with well-located hotels, high-speed trains between cities, vegetarian meals noted in advance and an honest, step-by-step guide to the Chinese tourist visa.
Why China is worth the journey for Indian travellers
Few countries put so many world-famous sights into one trip: the Great Wall and the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Terracotta Army in Xi’an, the Bund and the Pudong skyline in Shanghai, and landscapes such as Zhangjiajie’s sandstone pillars and the karst peaks along the Li River. Fast trains and good domestic flights link the big cities. The tourist visa needs some paperwork — we walk you through it with the official checklist.
China in photos
The Bund seen from Pudong, Yu Garden in old Shanghai, the Marble Boat and the imperial boathouses at Beijing’s Summer Palace, the Badaling section of the Great Wall in snow, a bronze water vat in the Forbidden City and the museum at the Terracotta Army site in Xi’an. Real photos by Wikimedia Commons photographers, credited below.
Choose the China trip that fits you
Start from the kind of trip you want — we fine-tune the cities, hotels, trains, flights and tickets to your group.
Beijing, Xi’an & Shanghai
The classic first trip: the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army and the Shanghai skyline, linked by high-speed train.
Zhangjiajie or Guilin add-on
Add three or four days for Zhangjiajie’s sandstone pillars, or for the Li River and the karst countryside of Yangshuo.
China with children
Easy-paced days, the Great Wall by cable car, Shanghai’s riverfront and parks, and family rooms close to the metro.
China + Hong Kong
Combine mainland China with Hong Kong and Macau; we plan the separate entry rules for each together.
Where to stay
Beijing — Wangfujing / Dongcheng
Central for the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Jingshan Park, with shopping streets and the metro close by.
Xi’an — inside the City Wall
Walk to the Bell Tower, the Muslim Quarter and the wall itself; the Terracotta Army is a day trip.
Shanghai — the Bund / Nanjing Road
River views, the Bund promenade and Yu Garden nearby; Pudong across the river for skyline hotels.
Zhangjiajie or Yangshuo
Wulingyuan for the national park, or a riverside stay in Yangshuo for the Li River countryside.
A sample 8-day China itinerary
The classic first trip. We rebuild it around you — a shorter Beijing and Shanghai break, an extra day in Xi’an, or add-ons to Zhangjiajie, Guilin and Yangshuo or Hong Kong.
Airport transfer to your hotel. An easy evening walk on Wangfujing street to settle in.
Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, then up Jingshan Park for the view over its golden roofs.
A day at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, with a cable car up for an easier walk. Evening free.
Morning at the Summer Palace and Kunming Lake, then the high-speed train to Xi’an.
The Terracotta Army museum and pits outside Xi’an; evening on the Xi’an City Wall or in the Muslim Quarter.
Train or short flight to Shanghai. Evening on the Bund, looking across the river at the Pudong skyline.
Yu Garden and the old town, Nanjing Road, then Pudong for the view from one of the tall towers.
Free morning, then transfer to Shanghai airport for your flight home.
When to go to China
China is large and its climate varies by region, but spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for the classic Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai route. We check the season, Chinese holidays and flight prices against your plan before we quote.
| Months | Verdict | Weather | What it means for your trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr – May | Best | Mild, spring | Comfortable days for the Great Wall and city walking; avoid the national holiday in early May if you can. |
| Sep – Oct | Best | Mild, mostly dry | Clear autumn weather in Beijing and Xi’an; the first week of October is a national holiday and very crowded. |
| Nov & Mar | Good | Cool | Cooler and quieter; good value for city trips — pack warm layers for the north. |
| Dec – Feb | Cold | Cold, dry in the north | Beijing is cold, and the Great Wall can be beautiful in snow; around Chinese New Year travel is busy. |
| Jun – Aug | Hot & wet | Hot, humid, rainy | Indian summer holidays fall here: it works, but it is hot and wet in most regions — we plan early starts and indoor options. |
China tourist visa for Indian passport holders
What the official rules say
- A visa is needed. For a holiday in mainland China, Indian passport holders apply for a tourist (L) visa at the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi or the Chinese Consulate General in Mumbai (for residents of Maharashtra and Karnataka). Applicants from Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal currently apply in New Delhi.
- Online first: fill in the visa application form and upload the documents on the official Chinese consular website for online review (no fee at this step). After approval you get an email and must submit your passport and documents in person within 30 days; the fee is paid when you collect the visa.
- Documents include a passport valid for more than six months with at least two blank visa pages (and any previous passport from the last five years), two recent 48 mm × 33 mm colour photos on a white background and, for a tourist visa, six months of personal savings bank statements with an average monthly balance of at least INR 1 lakh, or a bank deposit certificate of a similar amount made at least three months before applying.
- Processing time: 7 working days regular, 4 working days express, counted from the day after the passport is submitted. Until 31 December 2026, fingerprints are not collected for short-term visas of up to 180 days.
- Hong Kong and Macau have their own entry rules, separate from the mainland China visa — see our Hong Kong & Macau page.
Checked 14 November 2026 · sources: Embassy of China in India — Notice on Chinese Visa Application · Embassy notice on direct acceptance of visa applications (from 26 Oct 2026)
Please note: whether a visa is issued, and admission at the border, is always the decision of the Chinese authorities. We help you prepare a complete application, but we never promise an outcome we do not control.
We send you the current official checklist, a day-by-day itinerary with hotel bookings for your application, and confirm non-refundable bookings only once your visa is issued. Apply well ahead of your travel dates — we suggest at least a month.
What a Suzu China package includes
How booking works
Tell us the basics
Dates, travellers and the kind of trip you want. A WhatsApp message is enough.
Get a costed itinerary
A day-by-day plan with named hotels and a clear per-person price, usually within 24 hours.
Adjust until it fits
Change the cities, hotels, trains or add-ons. We re-quote as needed.
Confirm with a token
Lock your plan with a small token amount; the balance is paid later, as agreed in writing.
Common questions about a China tour
Do Indians need a visa for China?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a Chinese visa for a holiday in mainland China — for tourism this is the L (tourist) visa, issued by the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi or the Chinese Consulate General in Mumbai. You first fill in and submit the visa application form online for review on the official Chinese consular website; once the online review is approved you receive an email and, within 30 days, take your passport and documents to the Embassy or Consulate in person. The Embassy lists regular processing as 7 working days and express as 4 working days, counted from the day after you hand in your passport. Approval is always the decision of the Chinese authorities — we help you prepare, but we never promise an outcome.
Which documents does a tourist (L) visa need?
The Embassy's notice lists the online application form, a passport valid for more than six months with at least two blank visa pages (plus any previous passport issued in the past five years), two recent colour photos (48 mm × 33 mm, white background) and, for tourist visas, personal savings bank statements for the last six months with a consistent average monthly balance of at least INR 1 lakh, or a bank deposit certificate of a similar amount made at least three months before you apply. Children under 18 need extra documents. Requirements can change, so we always send you the current official checklist.
Where do I submit my China visa application?
Applicants living in Maharashtra and Karnataka submit at the Chinese Consulate General in Mumbai. Applicants from Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal currently submit at the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi, as do applicants from all other states. Since 26 October 2026 the Embassy and the Mumbai Consulate accept applications directly. Until 31 December 2026, fingerprints are not collected for short-term visas of up to 180 days.
How many days are enough for a China trip?
Eight days is a comfortable first trip for Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai, travelling between the cities by high-speed train or short flight. Add three or four days for Zhangjiajie's sandstone pillars, or for Guilin and the Li River to Yangshuo.
Which is the best time to visit China?
April to May and September to October usually bring the most comfortable weather for Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai. Summer is hot and humid with more rain, and northern winters are cold and dry (the Great Wall can be beautiful in snow). China's national holidays in early May and the first week of October are very crowded, so we plan around them.
Is vegetarian and Indian food available in China?
In Beijing and Shanghai there are Indian restaurants and vegetarian Buddhist restaurants; in smaller places it takes more planning. We note vegetarian and Jain needs with hotels in advance and give you a written food card in Chinese to show at restaurants.
Will my phone, WhatsApp and Google work in China?
Many apps Indian travellers use every day, including Google services and WhatsApp, do not work normally on mainland China networks. We share your full plan in advance (offline), keep phone contact with you and suggest how to stay connected and pay — mobile payment apps are widely used in China.
Why are there no prices on this page?
China costs depend on your dates, cities, hotel category, train or flight connections between cities, entry tickets and the airfare from your city. Instead of a teaser price that changes when you ask, we send a costed, day-by-day quote for your dates — usually within 24 hours.
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Plan your China trip
Send us your dates and group size. We will come back with a costed, day-by-day China itinerary you can compare, no obligation.
Or call +91 70874 88961 · info@suzutravels.com
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