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- TravelChinaGuide Beijing

Traveler Overview 5.0

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Andrea B
Unforgettable day at the Great Wall and Forbidden City with Rocky!
We had an amazing time exploring Beijing’s most iconic landmarks with Rocky. He guided us through the massive Forbidden City and took us to the Great Wall, making sure we understood the incredible history behind both sites. What made the tour even more special was that Rocky is a fantastic photographer! He took so many wonderful photos of us at all the best viewpoints, so we could just enjoy the moment without worrying about our cameras. Rocky is professional, energetic, and a great storyteller. More
We had an amazing time exploring Beijing’s most iconic landmarks with Rocky. He guided us through the massive Forbidden City and took us to the Great Wall, making sure we understood the incredible history behind both sites. What made the tour even more special was that Rocky is a fantastic photographer! He took so many wonderful photos of us at all the best viewpoints, so we could just enjoy the moment without worrying about our cameras. Rocky is professional, energetic, and a great storyteller. If you want amazing memories and great photos, he is the guide for you! Less
Andrea B
Great experience around Beijing
We had an incredible day exploring Beijing with our guide, Michael Ren. He took us to the stunning Summer Palace, where he shared fascinating stories about its history, and the peaceful Lama Temple, which was a true highlight of our trip. One of the best parts was exploring the traditional Hutongs; Michael organized a rickshaw ride for us that was both fun and authentic. Michael is very knowledgeable, speaks great English, and made sure we saw the best of the city in a short time. Highly More
We had an incredible day exploring Beijing with our guide, Michael Ren. He took us to the stunning Summer Palace, where he shared fascinating stories about its history, and the peaceful Lama Temple, which was a true highlight of our trip. One of the best parts was exploring the traditional Hutongs; Michael organized a rickshaw ride for us that was both fun and authentic. Michael is very knowledgeable, speaks great English, and made sure we saw the best of the city in a short time. Highly recommended! Less
Helen K
Best tour with Candy
We had a family tour starting from Beijing. Candy was our tour guide. She speaks fluent English and very professional. Her friendliness and approachable character made the tour more enjoyable. She delivered the itinerary perfectly and timely. I highly recommend her when you visit Beijing. Thank you Candy for our unforgettable memories and your service. We will miss you!
PMC
Great tour to the Great Wall & Forbidden City
We booked a tour to the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The schedule was well structured, transport was comfortable, and we never felt rushed.

A special thanks to our guide Rocky, who was professional, very knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about Chinese history. She explained everything clearly and was always happy to answer questions.

This tour is a great choice for anyone visiting Beijing for the first time. More
We booked a tour to the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The schedule was well structured, transport was comfortable, and we never felt rushed.

A special thanks to our guide Rocky, who was professional, very knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about Chinese history. She explained everything clearly and was always happy to answer questions.

This tour is a great choice for anyone visiting Beijing for the first time. Highly recommended. Less
D F
Travel China Guide can be trusted.
I went on the7-day Classic Xinjiang Tour. I had an amazing experience. The guides and the hotels were very good. I went from the top of snow-capped mountains to the deserts and befriended many Uyghurs on the way. I was hesitant to book with Travel China Guide initially, but after lengthy email exchanges with Kina, I took the plunge and decided to book with her. As a westerner, we are worried about online scams, and I was worried about booking with a China-based company. I wasn't sure if they More
I went on the7-day Classic Xinjiang Tour. I had an amazing experience. The guides and the hotels were very good. I went from the top of snow-capped mountains to the deserts and befriended many Uyghurs on the way. I was hesitant to book with Travel China Guide initially, but after lengthy email exchanges with Kina, I took the plunge and decided to book with her. As a westerner, we are worried about online scams, and I was worried about booking with a China-based company. I wasn't sure if they were registered or even genuine. Being able to connect with Kina via Wechat was an important factor as I knew that Wechat users have to provide genuine ID before being registered and this would be a deterrent for scammers. However, having said that, I do think that TCG could have been more transparent and actually told me that they didn't operate the actual tour and had given me the name of the actual tour operator. I say this because I saw the same tour being advertised by other tour companies and there was conflicting information about the tour itinerary and the starting dates. This added to my anxiety about which of the tour resellers were genuine. I hope my comments will help CTG to better reassure foreigners who contact them in the future. Less

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- TravelChinaGuide Xian

Traveler Overview 5.0

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Janice
Great tour with Roger — excellent Terracotta Warriors and City Wall explanations.
We had a wonderful day on this tour. Roger was a fantastic guide — very knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, and explained the Terracotta Army and Chinese history clearly and engagingly.

The tour was well organised, family-friendly, and never rushed. Roger made sure everyone was comfortable and included. The City Wall was a great highlight. A very enjoyable and informative experience — highly recommended.
Christopher K
Xi'an tour of Terracotta Warriors and City Gate
We took the tour on 22 Dec that consists of both Terracotta Warriors and City Gate. Our guide Rita was excellent. She had a vast knowledge of the area of Xi'an and the history of the Terracotta Warriors and the soldiers. It was a very enjoyable trip. Thank you Rita for making our family trip to Xi'an a memorable one.
Jonathan F
Great half-day tour
Lily, our tour guide was great. She spoke fluent English and had extensive knowledge about Xian, Qi Dynasty and the Terracotta Warriors. She answered all of our questions.

The minibus ride was clean and bottle water was provided. There was also no pressure from anyone to buy any souvenir. I highly recommend the half day tour.
Marcus F
Highly recommended tour
Our tour guide, Jacky, took us to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, the pagoda, and the Xi’an City Wall. Throughout the day, he shared engaging and insightful background information about each site, and his English was very good. Overall, I would highly recommend this tour, with a big shout-out to Jacky for making our day trip in Xi’an such a fulfilling and memorable experience.
davinab777
Yet Another Great Experience!
Another wonderful tour with Jacky! This time, I had the pleasure of sharing the experience with my husband and my mom, which made it even more memorable. We truly enjoyed exploring the beautiful city of Xi’an and visiting the Terracotta Warriors.

Jacky was patient, knowledgeable, and never rushed us. He thoughtfully answered all of our questions and shared rich historical insights and fascinating information about Xi’an throughout the tour.

Thank you, Jacky, for such a fantastic More
Another wonderful tour with Jacky! This time, I had the pleasure of sharing the experience with my husband and my mom, which made it even more memorable. We truly enjoyed exploring the beautiful city of Xi’an and visiting the Terracotta Warriors.

Jacky was patient, knowledgeable, and never rushed us. He thoughtfully answered all of our questions and shared rich historical insights and fascinating information about Xi’an throughout the tour.

Thank you, Jacky, for such a fantastic experience. If you are planning a tour in Xi’an, Jacky is absolutely the guide to book! Less

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- TravelChinaGuide Shanghai

Traveler Overview 5.0

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caroline g
James: A Knowledgeable, Accessible Guide to Shanghai
We were in excellent hands with James. He is very knowledgeable about Shanghai and about China in general - its history, traditions, and economy. He guided us throughout the main visits included in our tour, explaining things in detail at all attractions. He also provided tips on where to go at night, where to eat (especially traditional Shanghainese food), and other places of interest to visit. He speaks very good English and was available via WeChat at all times during our stay in Shanghai.
travelbudis
Great and memorable Shanghai tour with Ryan!
This was our second time touring China with TravelChinaGuide and we are happy that we did. We really enjoyed having Ryan as our tour guide. He is funny, accommodating, and knowledgeable about the city's history and landmarks. The tour pace was just right, we don't feel rushed at each places. We liked how the tour is catered for our small group of two people. Thank you Ryan, Wendy, and TravelChina guide for making our Shanghai trip a pleasant and memorable one. We hope to visit China again with More
This was our second time touring China with TravelChinaGuide and we are happy that we did. We really enjoyed having Ryan as our tour guide. He is funny, accommodating, and knowledgeable about the city's history and landmarks. The tour pace was just right, we don't feel rushed at each places. We liked how the tour is catered for our small group of two people. Thank you Ryan, Wendy, and TravelChina guide for making our Shanghai trip a pleasant and memorable one. We hope to visit China again with your tour in the future! Less
kemohoshi
Definitely worth it
Did a last minute booking because I was not prepared for how big Shanghai was and was able to secure a private all day tour. Ryan, our tour guide, not only showed up early but had a driver ready to go. He took us to all the important spots on our list and answers all our questions. Zero language barrier. He even helped us order coffee and lunch. The ferry ride was a perfect way to see the city and talk about the history. Ryan definitely knew the city and provided insider tips to navigate the More
Did a last minute booking because I was not prepared for how big Shanghai was and was able to secure a private all day tour. Ryan, our tour guide, not only showed up early but had a driver ready to go. He took us to all the important spots on our list and answers all our questions. Zero language barrier. He even helped us order coffee and lunch. The ferry ride was a perfect way to see the city and talk about the history. Ryan definitely knew the city and provided insider tips to navigate the city. Highly recommend having him as your guide because he worked around our pace. Less
Terry W
An excellent day tour of Shanghai
We had a great tour with our guide Helen. Everything went smoothly from the hotel pick up to the hotel drop off. Helen guided us through the beautiful Yu Garden after which we had some free time to explore the adjacent shops. Then we were driven to the Bund area for an hour long boat tour on the Huangpu river. Lunch was included at a very nice Chinese restaurant and we finished the day with some time in the Shanghai museum. An excellent day out with a very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend More
We had a great tour with our guide Helen. Everything went smoothly from the hotel pick up to the hotel drop off. Helen guided us through the beautiful Yu Garden after which we had some free time to explore the adjacent shops. Then we were driven to the Bund area for an hour long boat tour on the Huangpu river. Lunch was included at a very nice Chinese restaurant and we finished the day with some time in the Shanghai museum. An excellent day out with a very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend this tour. Less
Carrie
A great way to see Shanghai in a day
Our day tour in Shanghai was a great experience and Juliet was an excellent guide. She was very informative and we enjoyed our time with her. The restaurant for lunch she chose was delicious and very reasonably priced. A great way to experience Shanghai in a day.

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- TravelChinaGuide Guilin

Traveler Overview 5.0

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vickyed888
GORGEOUS GUILIN
My wife and I recently undertook a trip to China which saw us visit the cities of Guangzhou, Guilin, Chongqing, Hangzhou and Shanghai. Every city in China has its unique attractions and, no doubt, the feature which made Guilin stand out was its limestone hills/ mountains. It is easy to see why people rate Guilin as the most beautiful place in China. Of course, the 4 hour cruise down the Li River is a must and an experience not to be missed or forgotten. Another outstanding "feature" of our time More
My wife and I recently undertook a trip to China which saw us visit the cities of Guangzhou, Guilin, Chongqing, Hangzhou and Shanghai. Every city in China has its unique attractions and, no doubt, the feature which made Guilin stand out was its limestone hills/ mountains. It is easy to see why people rate Guilin as the most beautiful place in China. Of course, the 4 hour cruise down the Li River is a must and an experience not to be missed or forgotten. Another outstanding "feature" of our time in Guilin was our tour guide, Oscar Lu. He was not only knowledgeable about the place but he also made his narratives so interesting. Above all, he was always sensitive and attentive to our needs and always looked at things from our perspective. When it was time for our train trip to Chongqing, he gave us a map of the station in Chongqing so that we would know exactly where to go when we got there. He even gave us the name and contact number of the person who was meeting us. Having missed our guide at another station, we greatly appreciated this thoughtful gesture on Oscar's part. Once again, A HUGE THANK YOU, OSCAR!

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Sandy D
Guilin and area
We stayed 3 nights in this wonderful area. 2 nights at the Shangri La (superb) in Guilin and one night in Yangshuo. We did the Li river cruise, the night spectacular (rivals Fantastmic), bamboo river rafting, biking through rice fields, tasting fruit, climbing 500 steps up a mountain for gorgeous views, an evening lake cruise downtown Guilin, tea tasting and much more. What a treat. Our guide Samantha was the best part of this leg of our trip!

Great English skills, very knowledgeable, More
We stayed 3 nights in this wonderful area. 2 nights at the Shangri La (superb) in Guilin and one night in Yangshuo. We did the Li river cruise, the night spectacular (rivals Fantastmic), bamboo river rafting, biking through rice fields, tasting fruit, climbing 500 steps up a mountain for gorgeous views, an evening lake cruise downtown Guilin, tea tasting and much more. What a treat. Our guide Samantha was the best part of this leg of our trip!

Great English skills, very knowledgeable, attentive, friendly, just one of the nicest people you can meet. She was ready with new ideas for what to do in addition to what we had planned! Just the best! Less
Danielle W
Best tour guide ever - Guilin
I have traveled all over the world and been lucky enough to have many, many amazing tour guides. Lily is the best of the best. She is extremely knowledgeable, caring and kind, nurturing, fun, funny, flexible, and an all-around amazing human. It's not often that a tourist would visit a tourist destination and leave missing the tour guide the most, but I feel like I made a lifelong friend in Lily Cao and I'm so grateful to have had the privilege of being guided through beautiful Guilin by her. More
I have traveled all over the world and been lucky enough to have many, many amazing tour guides. Lily is the best of the best. She is extremely knowledgeable, caring and kind, nurturing, fun, funny, flexible, and an all-around amazing human. It's not often that a tourist would visit a tourist destination and leave missing the tour guide the most, but I feel like I made a lifelong friend in Lily Cao and I'm so grateful to have had the privilege of being guided through beautiful Guilin by her. Lilly, thank you for an amazing few days. I will cherish the memories forever and be back soon. Much love and gratitude. Less
cld3m
Beyond Exceptional Guide
My wife and I just completed our first trip to China. We visited Beijing., Xi’an, Shanghai and Guilin. I would like to recognize one of our guides in particular,Lily Tao, our guide in Guilin. Lily is an exceptional guide and and an absolutely wonderful person. She is informative, knowledgeable, supportive, sensitive to her client’s needs, and there are no limits on what she is prepared to do to make her clients experience, rewarding and memorable. I cannot recommend her highly enough. We are More
My wife and I just completed our first trip to China. We visited Beijing., Xi’an, Shanghai and Guilin. I would like to recognize one of our guides in particular,Lily Tao, our guide in Guilin. Lily is an exceptional guide and and an absolutely wonderful person. She is informative, knowledgeable, supportive, sensitive to her client’s needs, and there are no limits on what she is prepared to do to make her clients experience, rewarding and memorable. I cannot recommend her highly enough. We are grateful for her guidance, attention to detail, and devotion to providing the best possible experience tailored to the needs and desires of her client. I have already recommended Lily to other members of my family and consider it and honor to be able to write this review. Less
Akshata J
Very good experience
I did the 3 day Guilin tour, with this day tour included. Our guide, Monica, spoke excellent English and was very proactive in explaining the history and culture of Guilin to us. The tour company also catered well to our dietary requirements, which I appreciated. They also organised good quality hotels and a driver for us. The Li river cruise was also of high quality, and the scenery was beautiful. No negative experiences.

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- TravelChinaGuide Chengdu

Traveler Overview 5.0

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davinab777
Wonderful Day with the Pandas!
We had a wonderful tour to the Chengdu Panda Sanctuary with Julie. She was incredibly kind, patient, and accommodating throughout the day. Even with a last-minute request to use the shuttle service, Julie handled everything smoothly and navigated the park with ease to ensure we had a comfortable experience.

Her easygoing nature and thoughtful support made the tour truly enjoyable. We would highly recommend Julie to any visitors looking for a kind, and flexible guide in Chengdu.
Alex K
Wonderful Guide for Chengdu Experience
Our 2-day tour of Chengdu with Bella was the highlight our China trip. Her perfect English, deep cultural knowledge, and thoughtful service made the trip comfortable and memorable.

The morning visit to the Panda Base was the absolute highlight. By arriving at opening, she secured the best spots to witness the heartwarming sight of a mother panda bonding with her cubs. We also saw other pandas including red pandas.

On the boat cruise to see the Leshan Giant Buddha, Bella ensured we had the More
Our 2-day tour of Chengdu with Bella was the highlight our China trip. Her perfect English, deep cultural knowledge, and thoughtful service made the trip comfortable and memorable.

The morning visit to the Panda Base was the absolute highlight. By arriving at opening, she secured the best spots to witness the heartwarming sight of a mother panda bonding with her cubs. We also saw other pandas including red pandas.

On the boat cruise to see the Leshan Giant Buddha, Bella ensured we had the prime viewing position.

From the lively Jinli Street to the serene Wenshu Monastery, Bella’s insights were invaluable. She shared her extensive knowledge of Buddhism, which was especially meaningful for the Buddhist member of our group.

Bella consistently checked in with us, prioritized our safety and comfort, and handled logistics like our onward train journey with meticulous care - even confirming stops and boarding details.

Bella’s passion for her profession is evident in everything she does. We have no doubt she has a very bright future and highly recommend her to anyone visiting Chengdu. Less
Cynthia C
Chengdu day trip
A 1 day trip to Chengdu. Our tour guide Charles was excellent. He showed us the beautiful City of Chengdu. Our first stop was the Panda Research Center. It was a lot of fun seeing so many Giant Panda’s, some sleeping perched high in the trees, others eating and being playful. Next, we had an authentic Sichuan lunch, Charles ordered for us, everything was delicious, especially the beef, pork and vegetable dishes. Our next stop was Kuanzhai Alley, a lively area. We strolled the alleyway and More
A 1 day trip to Chengdu. Our tour guide Charles was excellent. He showed us the beautiful City of Chengdu. Our first stop was the Panda Research Center. It was a lot of fun seeing so many Giant Panda’s, some sleeping perched high in the trees, others eating and being playful. Next, we had an authentic Sichuan lunch, Charles ordered for us, everything was delicious, especially the beef, pork and vegetable dishes. Our next stop was Kuanzhai Alley, a lively area. We strolled the alleyway and enjoyed the shops, and beautiful ancient architectural scenery. Charles was an excellent tour guide he explained all the sights, he’s very knowledgeable and most of all very nice and friendly. I would highly recommend his tour. Less
Teresa moore
Chengdu - Pandas and Parks
We did this day trip through an organised 10 day tour of China. Julie and our driver were punctual and polite. Julie was knowledgeable and friendly. We had a fabulous time with the Pandas and thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the day visiting the historical sites. Julie gave us a small gift of a fan which we decorated with calligraphy and pictures whilst we had traditional tea in peoples park. A really lovely day Julie thank you.
NorthStar598339
Pandas and all things nice!
Chengdu was really fun to visit. Of course, seeing the pandas was the highlight but Chengdu had a lot more to offer. The Jinsha Site museum was beautiful and the People's park was fun! Our guide, Julie was lovely and helped us spot pandas and take photos. She also took us to a brilliant coffee place and helped us with organising lunch. She had a lovely sense of humour and was a delightful guide.

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