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- TravelChinaGuide Beijing

Traveler Overview 5.0

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Abigail C
Amazing Experience!!
This was an amazing experience! Definitely the easiest way to see these amazing landmarks, as the Great Wall especially is difficult to get to and there are many logistical aspects to entering each site that I would not have known about on my own. The tour company handled everything and made the experience so smooth. The guide, Helen, was incredibly informative - she helped us with navigating passport checks, skipping the queues, and even how to barter with the souvenir shops. She let us know More
This was an amazing experience! Definitely the easiest way to see these amazing landmarks, as the Great Wall especially is difficult to get to and there are many logistical aspects to entering each site that I would not have known about on my own. The tour company handled everything and made the experience so smooth. The guide, Helen, was incredibly informative - she helped us with navigating passport checks, skipping the queues, and even how to barter with the souvenir shops. She let us know the best things to see to and do at each experience, where to buy food and water, and told us the most amazing stories from history and could answer all our questions. I can definitely recommend Helen as a guide! Less
Meghan R
Great Tour of Beijing
Kevin was full of information and very thorough in explaining the history of a place before we arrived at each destination. Our tour packed all of the prime tourist destinations into the amount of days we had to spend there without it feeling rushed. We even had a free day to explore the city on our own. Our departure day didn't feel wasted, as they took us on one more excursion before delivering us to the train station with ample time. Overall I'd recommend this tour group. They were punctal, More
Kevin was full of information and very thorough in explaining the history of a place before we arrived at each destination. Our tour packed all of the prime tourist destinations into the amount of days we had to spend there without it feeling rushed. We even had a free day to explore the city on our own. Our departure day didn't feel wasted, as they took us on one more excursion before delivering us to the train station with ample time. Overall I'd recommend this tour group. They were punctal, provided water, and gave us a great experience in Beijing. Less
Jyoti A
A perfect day in Beijing
Helen - Our guide made the entire experience 10/10.

Very Professional: She is very professional, courteous and sincere.

Right balance - I didn’t feel any rush: She made sure that we (our group of 9 people) have enough free time in between the tour so that we can explore places as per our pace (of course sticking to time was critical), she created a nice balance.

Taxi Service: Very clean and Right on time as communicated.

Flexibility: She was very kind to proactively offer us a drop More
Helen - Our guide made the entire experience 10/10.

Very Professional: She is very professional, courteous and sincere.

Right balance - I didn’t feel any rush: She made sure that we (our group of 9 people) have enough free time in between the tour so that we can explore places as per our pace (of course sticking to time was critical), she created a nice balance.

Taxi Service: Very clean and Right on time as communicated.

Flexibility: She was very kind to proactively offer us a drop at our desired location if we want (and if it’s on the way)

Overall experience: Worth taking this one, we covered all three locations very well. Helen explained in details the history, facts, etc. very clearly (in English). Less
T T
Memorable Experience
Lisa Liu, our tour guide, was knowledgeable, engaging, humorous, and helpful. Lisa provided a fun and memorable experience for our family of six. Lisa accommodated our needs and remained flexible throughout the 2-day tour. What we appreciated most was not only her knowledge but also her perspectives on past and current events/issues. Would definitely recommend this tour for those looking for a relaxing, memorable experience without having to worry about transportation, ticket purchase, and More
Lisa Liu, our tour guide, was knowledgeable, engaging, humorous, and helpful. Lisa provided a fun and memorable experience for our family of six. Lisa accommodated our needs and remained flexible throughout the 2-day tour. What we appreciated most was not only her knowledge but also her perspectives on past and current events/issues. Would definitely recommend this tour for those looking for a relaxing, memorable experience without having to worry about transportation, ticket purchase, and exploring historical sights. Less
Melissa L
A fantastic 2 day tour of Beijing and the Great Wall
If you take this tour make sure you have Helen as your tour guide! This was my third trip to the Great Wall and the Forbidden City and it was the best one by far. My family and I booked a trip with her and her driver for a 2 day trip around Beijing, to see the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Beijing Zoo, a hutong and the Temple of Heaven. We rode around in rickshaws to view the hutong and met a resident who kindly showed us around his home.

Helen is kind, patient, honest, experienced and More
If you take this tour make sure you have Helen as your tour guide! This was my third trip to the Great Wall and the Forbidden City and it was the best one by far. My family and I booked a trip with her and her driver for a 2 day trip around Beijing, to see the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Beijing Zoo, a hutong and the Temple of Heaven. We rode around in rickshaws to view the hutong and met a resident who kindly showed us around his home.

Helen is kind, patient, honest, experienced and possessed a wealth of knowledge about the history of China. She had some great restaurant recommendations for us. I loved hearing her stories about daily life in China. She made accommodations for those in our group that could not easily walk as far or as long as others and waited when others strayed a bit from the group. We asked to adjust the tour to our interests and plans and she was very accommodating.

They met us at our hotel and drove us around in a roomy air conditioned van. The driver was an expert in navigating through the crazy traffic and we completely appreciated that he dropped us off as close as possible to the site entrances.

I highly recommend this tour, especially with Helen, to anyone that wishes to see Beijing and the surrounding area. Less

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- TravelChinaGuide Xian

Traveler Overview 5.0

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Boynwang
Highly recommended for Xi'an trip
This was a very informative trip guided by the very experienced and knowledgeable tour guide Carol. Carol was so helpful with lots of experience and knew so well with chinese ancient history. We learnt a lot from her!

Also, to mention Mr Yang, who drove us around with all the supplements supplied. He was very friendly and helpful. I left my phone in his car after the trip was completed, and both Carol and Mr Yang were so kind and helpful ! Carol helped with contacting Mr Yang, and Yang More
This was a very informative trip guided by the very experienced and knowledgeable tour guide Carol. Carol was so helpful with lots of experience and knew so well with chinese ancient history. We learnt a lot from her!

Also, to mention Mr Yang, who drove us around with all the supplements supplied. He was very friendly and helpful. I left my phone in his car after the trip was completed, and both Carol and Mr Yang were so kind and helpful ! Carol helped with contacting Mr Yang, and Yang drove back with my phone! Very honest and kindhearted!

I highly recommend Carol in Xi'an! Thank you again for the fascinating time! Less
Miguel C
Xi'an best experience
Meeting Lily for the first time in Xi’an was a truly memorable experience. Her professionalism and personal warmth stood out immediately. Lily is not only kind and hardworking, but also deeply knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area—which made all the difference in our tour. She brings passion and insight to every moment, creating a thoughtful and engaging experience. I wholeheartedly recommend her. Thank you, Lily—you’re simply the best!
Bhampster
A memorable tour in Xi’an
We loved our tour and Xi’An! Carol, our guide, was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and helpful. She went way beyond what might be expected, helping to ensure our time on the tour and our evenings on our own were easy to navigate and memorable. All of her recommendations were excellent. She was also very accommodating, helping us pick activities that were just right for our abilities and the heat. I cannot imagine our trip would have been half as special without her excellent guidance. Mr. Han, More
We loved our tour and Xi’An! Carol, our guide, was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and helpful. She went way beyond what might be expected, helping to ensure our time on the tour and our evenings on our own were easy to navigate and memorable. All of her recommendations were excellent. She was also very accommodating, helping us pick activities that were just right for our abilities and the heat. I cannot imagine our trip would have been half as special without her excellent guidance. Mr. Han, our driver, was also very kind to drop us off at places we requested to avoid a lot of walking in the heat. Less
Ronald de Wit
Informative and friendly tour to Xi'an' highlights.
The Terracotta Army is a must see, when visiting (eastern) China. We combined it with a visit to the ancient city of Pingyao, and to Beijing, which is good to do by bullet train. Travel China Guide offered an interesting package of some Xi'an city sightseeing and the Terracotta Army, and to do this with a small group (13 in our case) in the morning proved to be a good choice. Tourguide Celine picked us up on time from our hotel with a comfortable aircon bus and a happy approach. Celine gave us More
The Terracotta Army is a must see, when visiting (eastern) China. We combined it with a visit to the ancient city of Pingyao, and to Beijing, which is good to do by bullet train. Travel China Guide offered an interesting package of some Xi'an city sightseeing and the Terracotta Army, and to do this with a small group (13 in our case) in the morning proved to be a good choice. Tourguide Celine picked us up on time from our hotel with a comfortable aircon bus and a happy approach. Celine gave us on the way to-, and at the site, a lot of useful information. Being there in the morning saved a bit of crowd, and as this is a major popular place, it makes a difference. Tips for where to look, how to secure a good photospot were ultimate. Both at the Terracotta Army, as well as at the city sightseeing, Celine surprised us with information on names, events, places that we thought we knew.. and she added new information. I saw Celine taking care of everyone in the group incl kids. She listened, answered, was patient, and surprised in a positive way. Travel China Guide, and the city of Xi'an can be happy with Celine, and we were delighted with this tour and her service. Less
Journey666574
Amazing experience!
The terracotta army is an amazing experience. Be ready for large crowds, but to see it is amazing! We did the 3 pits and the special exhibition and it did not disappoint. I think having a guide is a must, our guide Celine was amazing, she gave us so much context behind all the exhibitions and was happy to answer any of our questions.

The Wild Goose Pagoda was also impressive and again the context that Celine gave us really helped to enhance the experience.

The Xi'an wall is also More
The terracotta army is an amazing experience. Be ready for large crowds, but to see it is amazing! We did the 3 pits and the special exhibition and it did not disappoint. I think having a guide is a must, our guide Celine was amazing, she gave us so much context behind all the exhibitions and was happy to answer any of our questions.

The Wild Goose Pagoda was also impressive and again the context that Celine gave us really helped to enhance the experience.

The Xi'an wall is also really impressive. Unfortunately it was too hot to stay there for very long, but Celine gave us recommendations on how we cna watch it at night.

Overall, the entire trip is a must if you're going to Xi'an! Less

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- TravelChinaGuide Shanghai

Traveler Overview 5.0

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BenLA1
A great day in Shanghai
You definitely need more than 1 day to experience Shanghai but I had been here before and this time my 2 daughters came with me and they did not care about going to some tourist attractions so we decided to get a private tour to get the highlights of the city. Kris, our tour guide, was wonderful. We exchanged ideas where to go and what to experience. In addition, he gave me ideas where to go after the tour. His English is excellent so he was able to communicate easily with us. He was very More
You definitely need more than 1 day to experience Shanghai but I had been here before and this time my 2 daughters came with me and they did not care about going to some tourist attractions so we decided to get a private tour to get the highlights of the city. Kris, our tour guide, was wonderful. We exchanged ideas where to go and what to experience. In addition, he gave me ideas where to go after the tour. His English is excellent so he was able to communicate easily with us. He was very engaging and was able to tell my daughters about all the trendy things to do and took us to many Instagrammable places for them to have pictures. We tried so many local food/snacks as Kris took us to trendy local spots. Less
Khin Lay Win
A fabulous 3days in Shanghai
We have had unforgettable memories of Shanghai . We stayed at The Indigo Shanghai Bund Hotel, from where we could soaked in The Bund incredible scenery day and night until the lights switched off at 10:00pm .

We were lucky to have Sophie Lee as our local guide . She always went an extra mile to make sure we had the best of Shanghai . She is knowledgeable and professional as a guide; also helpful and intuitive ..

We’ve got some tips from her where and what to do in the evenings when we were More
We have had unforgettable memories of Shanghai . We stayed at The Indigo Shanghai Bund Hotel, from where we could soaked in The Bund incredible scenery day and night until the lights switched off at 10:00pm .

We were lucky to have Sophie Lee as our local guide . She always went an extra mile to make sure we had the best of Shanghai . She is knowledgeable and professional as a guide; also helpful and intuitive ..

We’ve got some tips from her where and what to do in the evenings when we were on our own . Less
Kirk L
Our time in Shanghai
We had an absolutely wonderful time in Shanghai. Our tour was not only educational but also highlighted things that were interesting and important to our family. It was customized to our desired itinerary. Candy was kind, knowledgeable and personable. Our whole family enjoyed our tour. She did an excellent job keeping the tour relevant and entertaining. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Ulvi E
Perfect day in Shanghai with Sophie Lee
Our tour guide, Sophie, took us around Shanghai. We visited the Shanghai Museum, the Bund, did a river cruise. In the afternoon, we visited the Jade Buddha, which was a very big and interesting temple. Afterwards, we visited Tianzifang, which is the French quarter. This was a very lively area with lots of art shops and boutiques. Sophie also helped us with souvenirs and navigating the food choices. All in all, it was a great day, which we enjoyed a lot. In one day, we were able to get a very More
Our tour guide, Sophie, took us around Shanghai. We visited the Shanghai Museum, the Bund, did a river cruise. In the afternoon, we visited the Jade Buddha, which was a very big and interesting temple. Afterwards, we visited Tianzifang, which is the French quarter. This was a very lively area with lots of art shops and boutiques. Sophie also helped us with souvenirs and navigating the food choices. All in all, it was a great day, which we enjoyed a lot. In one day, we were able to get a very good sense of Shanghai thanks to Sophie Lee. Highly recommend her and Travel China Guide. Less
Patricia B
Unforgettable One-Day Tour in Shanghai with Sasa
We had an unforgettable one-day tour in Shanghai with our exceptional guide, Sasa. She was knowledgeable, professional, and spoke flawless English. The day began with a scenic Huangpu River cruise, after that we visited the tranquil Yuyuan Garden, where Sasa shared fascinating insights. In the afternoon we wandered through the artistic streets of Tianzifang where Sasa also introduced us to the most delicious dumplings and refreshing iced tea—an absolute highlight! We then visited the Shanghai More
We had an unforgettable one-day tour in Shanghai with our exceptional guide, Sasa. She was knowledgeable, professional, and spoke flawless English. The day began with a scenic Huangpu River cruise, after that we visited the tranquil Yuyuan Garden, where Sasa shared fascinating insights. In the afternoon we wandered through the artistic streets of Tianzifang where Sasa also introduced us to the most delicious dumplings and refreshing iced tea—an absolute highlight! We then visited the Shanghai Museum and after that explored the historic Bund. Her organization and warmth made the experience seamless and memorable. Highly recommend this tour and Sasa to anyone visiting Shanghai! Less

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- TravelChinaGuide Guilin

Traveler Overview 5.0

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Ulvi E
Three perfect days in Guilin with Kim
Our tour guide in Guilin was Kim. He helped us enjoy all Guilin area had to offer. On our first day, he took us to Longshen rice terraces, which is a beautiful area. On the second day, we took a Li River cruise, enjoyed the beautiful karst hills along the way. The boat and the trip down the river was very nice. We came on shore in Yangshuo, Kim got us bikes, which we rode along the Yulong river. The view from the bridge on the river and along the bike path were incredible. On Kim's suggestion, More
Our tour guide in Guilin was Kim. He helped us enjoy all Guilin area had to offer. On our first day, he took us to Longshen rice terraces, which is a beautiful area. On the second day, we took a Li River cruise, enjoyed the beautiful karst hills along the way. The boat and the trip down the river was very nice. We came on shore in Yangshuo, Kim got us bikes, which we rode along the Yulong river. The view from the bridge on the river and along the bike path were incredible. On Kim's suggestion, we attended the Romance show. We really enjoyed this show, which was about the history of the Yangshuo area. On our last day, we went up the Yao mountain in a cable car. The views from the top were amazing. That day, we also stopped by the Reed Flute Cave, which was an enormous caves with beautiful rock formations. Some reviews I had read earlier had made me question whether this cave was worth it but we really enjoyed it. All in all, we enjoyed our time in Guilin tremendously thanks to Kim, he is a very friendly, knowledgeable local guide. We are glad we went with China Travel Guide, everything was perfect. Less
Mário L
Visiting Guilin and Yangshuo with Tony
It was an amazing trip with our guide Tony. He shared with us all his knowledge about Guilin and Yangshuo and took us to do the boat trip down the Li River to see de amazing landscapes there. He also made posible for us to do a bamboo raft trip along Yangshuo and that was amazing. Finaly he took us to see the elephant trunk hill and the reed flute cave and we loved it! Thank You Tony!
Thomas R
Perfect roundtrip with Travelchina Guide Tours und Arthur
At the last stop of our journey, we arrived in Guilin. Our guide Arthur was already clearly visible at the exit, holding a sign with our name. We had a great car with massage seats and an excellent driver! Arthur explained everything very well, gave us photo tips at every highlight, and also took many photos of us!

After visiting Guilin, the rice terraces, and Yangshuo, we are now on our way to Hong Kong. As a final touch, Arthur even changed our train to an earlier one, which turned out More
At the last stop of our journey, we arrived in Guilin. Our guide Arthur was already clearly visible at the exit, holding a sign with our name. We had a great car with massage seats and an excellent driver! Arthur explained everything very well, gave us photo tips at every highlight, and also took many photos of us!

After visiting Guilin, the rice terraces, and Yangshuo, we are now on our way to Hong Kong. As a final touch, Arthur even changed our train to an earlier one, which turned out to be the best option for us!!!

Many thanks to the top agency TravelChina Guide for the perfect organization and to our amazing guide Arthur!!! Less
Axeletsharon
Awesome Cruise with great guide
The weather was excellent and we add an exceptional and beautiful cruise on the river. Our guide (Joanne) and driver were also very good, we did some extra activities after the boat such as cycling. The cruise is a must do when you visit China, the scenery are wonderful, the food on board is not great (take snacks) and drinks very expensive. This is a unique visit that worth the trip to Guilin.
Freddy Y
Travel China Guide private tour of Guilin
Our Travel China Guide tour in Guilin/Yangshuo was outstanding not only due to the incredible views but also because of our local guide Samantha. She was extremely knowledgeable and took great care of us. Samantha made sure we maximize our time with all the information and experience of the area which included a visit to an elderly village couple. It was obvious that Samantha cared about this couple and we enjoyed sharing our time with them. The driver was very good as well.

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- TravelChinaGuide Chengdu

Traveler Overview 5.0

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BenLA1
Great time in Chengdu - Thank You, Charles!
My family had the pleasure of touring with Charles, who made our time in Chengdu an unforgettable highlight of our trip to China.

From the start, Charles was incredibly friendly, enthusiastic, and thoughtful. He went above and beyond, taking the initiative to order us extra snacks, fresh fruit, and even bags of tea just because he overheard my wife say she liked them. We were also impressed by how knowledgeable he was; he was able to answer my family’s many questions not just about the More
My family had the pleasure of touring with Charles, who made our time in Chengdu an unforgettable highlight of our trip to China.

From the start, Charles was incredibly friendly, enthusiastic, and thoughtful. He went above and beyond, taking the initiative to order us extra snacks, fresh fruit, and even bags of tea just because he overheard my wife say she liked them. We were also impressed by how knowledgeable he was; he was able to answer my family’s many questions not just about the tourist sites, but also about Chengdu’s local culture and everyday life. Charles was also exceptionally organized while still remaining flexible to our interests and my children’s spontaneous requests. Whether it was finding specific shops or local foods that weren’t originally on our itinerary, he was always happy to accommodate.

My family truly had a memorable time in Chengdu, and Charles played a major part in that. He was not just a tour guide, but also a friend to us. If you're visiting Chengdu and want a tour guide who is proactive and passionate about what he does, I wholeheartedly recommend Charles. Less
Pradeep D
A fantastic tour guide
I went to China along with a tour group (a bunch of random other people) at the end of June 2025 and spent 2 days in total in Chengdu - one day to get there and get back. We met Bella in Chengdu who was super helpful.

She is a kind,considerate and friendly young lady who is quite knoledgeble, capable, speaks really good Engliah and keen to help her patrons. She definitely has the right attitude for a job that can be demanding at times. Hence I have given her a 5 star review.

She has More
I went to China along with a tour group (a bunch of random other people) at the end of June 2025 and spent 2 days in total in Chengdu - one day to get there and get back. We met Bella in Chengdu who was super helpful.

She is a kind,considerate and friendly young lady who is quite knoledgeble, capable, speaks really good Engliah and keen to help her patrons. She definitely has the right attitude for a job that can be demanding at times. Hence I have given her a 5 star review.

She has Tibetan background and will be quite a handy guide for anyone planning to travel to Tibet as well.

All the best Bella. Cheers. Less
Curious640663
Bella was fantastic!
We had a wonderful holiday in Chengdu. In addition to delicious food, we were able to get up close to many gone pandas and visited an active archeological site. Bella was very kind and knowledgeable, and provided white glove service throughout. Our 8 year old son Bodhi loved Bella and hopes to keep in touch. Highly recommend.
Diana T
Leshan Giant Buddha with Connie
Today we visited Leshan Giant Buddha. A unique place! It cannot be described in words! Our tour guide Connie was also great. Professional attitude, knowledge. Answered all our questions (there were many), she also put up with my daughter, who did not leave her alone all day. She was ready to help us at any moment. Kind, responsive, a great person and professional. If you are looking for not only a tour guide, but also a friend, ready to be by your side at any moment, Connie is your person! More
Today we visited Leshan Giant Buddha. A unique place! It cannot be described in words! Our tour guide Connie was also great. Professional attitude, knowledge. Answered all our questions (there were many), she also put up with my daughter, who did not leave her alone all day. She was ready to help us at any moment. Kind, responsive, a great person and professional. If you are looking for not only a tour guide, but also a friend, ready to be by your side at any moment, Connie is your person!
Thank you, Connie Less
ashleeguerra
Pandas and Buddhas Epic China Experience!
Excellent guide and trip! We loved visiting the Panda Center and Leshan Buddha with Bella. She knew many facts and the sights were incredible! The Panda center is amazing and seeing both Giant and Red pandas is a perk. Bella also gave us directions for a walking tour of Chengdu that had amazing spots and sights. Make sure you take the time to see it all! Highly recommend and we will come back.

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