TripAdvisor Reviews

- TravelChinaGuide Beijing
Traveler Overview 5.0  Based on traveler reviews
  • Sakura Y
    Helen’s Friendly and Attentive Guiding Made the Trip Special
    Our guide was Helen, and she was wonderful.

    Even before the tour started, she kept in touch with us carefully, which made us feel secure about joining. During the tour, she gave detailed explanations while also allowing plenty of time for photos and free exploration. She kindly answered questions about sightseeing in Beijing beyond the tour, and her cheerful attitude made the whole experience enjoyable. Since it was a small-group tour, we also had the flexibility to choose from several More
    Our guide was Helen, and she was wonderful.

    Even before the tour started, she kept in touch with us carefully, which made us feel secure about joining. During the tour, she gave detailed explanations while also allowing plenty of time for photos and free exploration. She kindly answered questions about sightseeing in Beijing beyond the tour, and her cheerful attitude made the whole experience enjoyable. Since it was a small-group tour, we also had the flexibility to choose from several options, which made it even better.

    As a first-time visitor to Beijing, I felt safe and was able to fully enjoy the trip. Less
  • Mandy14022
    The best tour I've ever been on
    This one day tour was fantastic and I would highly recommend. The tour was flexible and the lunch was great. Rocky was an incredible tour guide and made learning about history actually interesting! Particularly in the Forbidden City, without Rocky the experience would've been completely different and we certainly wouldn't have enjoyed it nearly as much as we did. Rocky also took some fantastic photos for us. Thank you again to Rocky for the incredible day! Well worth the money!!
  • Josh C
    Loved this tour
    Wow. 5* tour from start to finish. from the whatsapp comms day before to plan an alternate to Tianammen square due to parade closures (the alternative park was amazing) , Helens nonstop descriptions of the Forbbiden City made it come alive, and the Great Wall experience, recommendations for bartering , the one handed numbering system, ++ just making it fun at the Great Wall , Helen was tops. will request her by name next time, great job, highly recommended
  • jane r
    A wonderful day with Helen, a superb guide.
    A magnificent day with a superb guide



    We joined a small group for the Forbidden City in the morning. Helen was extremely welcoming, informative and had excellent English.

    It was a full day trip: we went to the Great Wall. Helen was particularly attentive to me (I’m 73) and I did an exciting walk without any risked.

    My friend and recommend her highly!

    Jane and Maria Pia.
  • Wayne A
    Beijing exploring
    Highly recommend this small group tour company. Nina Yang provided the best knowledge of Beijing & Chinese history, provided us guidance how to get around Beijing local area in our own time, was very kind and obliging of any request we made. We were meet at the airport, driven to and guided through all the attractions and dropped off at the train station as planned. Always on time and Mr Zhangs driving was safe and reliable.
- TravelChinaGuide Xian
Traveler Overview 5.0  Based on traveler reviews
  • M78-Rossi
    Fantastic day tour in Xi'An
    I had an amazing tour in Xi'an (Terracotta Army Museum, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Xi'An City Wall) and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Our guide, Celine, was incredibly professional, knowledgeable and spoke excellent English, which made everything smooth and enjoyable.



    The tour was well-organized from start (pick up at the hotel, exactly at the time anticipated the day after) to finish, with a good balance between sightseeing and free time.
  • Derek L
    highly recommend- Tiffany
    Our guide was Tiffany and our experience was extremely positive. The terracotta statues were breathtaking, and although there were many people and the demand for tickets were extremely high, she managed to secure all our tickets and made sure to look out for us when we were at the attraction. The sights from the city wall were breathtaking and Tiffany’s knowledge and expertise of the area really shone when we were at the muslim bazaar. There were countless restaurants and little shops but she More
    Our guide was Tiffany and our experience was extremely positive. The terracotta statues were breathtaking, and although there were many people and the demand for tickets were extremely high, she managed to secure all our tickets and made sure to look out for us when we were at the attraction. The sights from the city wall were breathtaking and Tiffany’s knowledge and expertise of the area really shone when we were at the muslim bazaar. There were countless restaurants and little shops but she knew the ones that were the most authentic. The tour was definitely well worth the money. Less
  • natalia v
    An excellent guide for an excellent city!!
    This August, I spent four days in Xi’an with two friends. We came back amazed—not only by how beautiful the city is and, of course, the Terracotta Warriors—but because Carol, our guide in the city, turned the visit into an incredible experience we’ll remember for the rest of our lives.



    From the moment we arrived, she was there waiting for us at the train station. She welcomed us with great professionalism, and on the way to the hotel, she gave us an overview of Xi’an’s history. Finally—a More
    This August, I spent four days in Xi’an with two friends. We came back amazed—not only by how beautiful the city is and, of course, the Terracotta Warriors—but because Carol, our guide in the city, turned the visit into an incredible experience we’ll remember for the rest of our lives.



    From the moment we arrived, she was there waiting for us at the train station. She welcomed us with great professionalism, and on the way to the hotel, she gave us an overview of Xi’an’s history. Finally—a guide who offers a first “sketch and general perspective” of where you are and what you’re about to see.



    She’s a true professional. Her knowledge of history, art, and religion made the visit much more enriching and meaningful. But beyond that, she was constantly attentive to us—advising us on shopping, patiently waiting while we browsed, guiding us through restaurant choices, and helping us with many arrangements, which we truly appreciated since the language barrier can be challenging.



    She also speaks perfect English and is very polite.



    I wholeheartedly recommend Carol to all visitors and tourists coming to Xi’an. She’s not only a great professional but also a wonderful person. Less
  • ray c
    A must for every Xian visitor
    Well organised tour. Our tour guide, Tracey, was able to fast track us to the sites without queuing up. She was able to explain the historical meanings of those sites in details. I believe everyone should join a tour like this to get the best out of it. There is no way for most visitors to understand the full history of these sites unless you are an expert of the whole Chinese history. She also recommended the evening dinner banquet show which was great and a must for every Xian visitor. The More
    Well organised tour. Our tour guide, Tracey, was able to fast track us to the sites without queuing up. She was able to explain the historical meanings of those sites in details. I believe everyone should join a tour like this to get the best out of it. There is no way for most visitors to understand the full history of these sites unless you are an expert of the whole Chinese history. She also recommended the evening dinner banquet show which was great and a must for every Xian visitor. The whole trip was a great success and good value for money. Highly recommended. Less
  • MargaVic
    Great experience, thanks to Wendy Lee and Carol Chen
    Our small Group Tour included Beijing - Xi'an - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang – and Shanghai. Since we had never used this travel agency and we booked it from Canada, we were a bit worried about how things might go. There was no need to worry. I hardly ever write reviews (for lack of time), but I thought this company deserves to get a positive review.



    My husband and I really enjoyed the trip. The organization was great, the sites selected are spectacular, the guides were good More
    Our small Group Tour included Beijing - Xi'an - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang – and Shanghai. Since we had never used this travel agency and we booked it from Canada, we were a bit worried about how things might go. There was no need to worry. I hardly ever write reviews (for lack of time), but I thought this company deserves to get a positive review.



    My husband and I really enjoyed the trip. The organization was great, the sites selected are spectacular, the guides were good, and (with one exception) the hotels were very good. In Beijing, the tour included an acrobatic show at the Red Theater that was truly amazing. The dinner with a show in Xi’an was really nice as well.
    We give 5 stars to two people involved in this trip:



    First to Wendy Lee, the travel consultant who responded to our query and organized the trip. She is great: always responded in a timely manner, was happy to accommodate our requests -from extra days to vegan food-, and was kind and professional, always making sure our trip went well. If she is available, we plan to rely on her for other trips.



    Second, 5 stars go to our guide in Xi’an, Carol Chen. I can truly say that Carol is the best guide we ever had in over 30 years of travel. She provided clear and specific information about the tour, she explained things very well, she was very attentive to everyone’s needs, and she was kind and professional in dealing with everyone in our group. From talking to others in our group, I know that they also considered her the best guide in the tour. Even during the visit to the Terracotta Warriors Museum in a day that was hot and very crowded, Carol made sure we had a good experience. Thanks to her, we all left with wonderful memories from Xi’an. Thank you Carol!

    In sum: Go to China! Book your trip with this company and have an experience that is truly amazing. Less
- TravelChinaGuide Shanghai
Traveler Overview 5.0  Based on traveler reviews
  • kia76
    Wonderful Experience in Shanghai & Suzhou
    We had a wonderful experience visiting Shanghai and Suzhou with Travel China Guide. The itinerary was well-organized, blending historical highlights with authentic cultural moments. Our guide, Ryan, was knowledgeable and attentive, which made the tour smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore China with a trusted local agency!
  • Meghan R
    So much to see in Shanghai!
    Our guide Kris was very friendly and full of information! We learned a lot when visiting Zhujiajiao, Yu Garden, and about the European quarter while on the river cruise. He was also very helpful if we had any difficulty translating things, and gave us great suggestions on food/restaurants to try, as well as places to visit in our free time. I would recommend Kris as a guide, and would love to visit Shanghai again.
  • 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.
- TravelChinaGuide Guilin
Traveler Overview 5.0  Based on traveler reviews
  • jnadmiral
    Li River Cruise
    We arrived to Guilin by high speed train and were greeted at the station by our Travel China Guide Joanne and driver.On the way to elephant trunk hill Joanne briefed us on our itenary for the next couple of days.Then check in at the hotel for the evening.

    The next morning Accompanied by our Travel China Guide Joanne and driver we headed to the pier

    For a Li River cruise,Joanne provided a packed lunch for us in case the food on board was not to our taste. As we spent most of the day on the More
    We arrived to Guilin by high speed train and were greeted at the station by our Travel China Guide Joanne and driver.On the way to elephant trunk hill Joanne briefed us on our itenary for the next couple of days.Then check in at the hotel for the evening.

    The next morning Accompanied by our Travel China Guide Joanne and driver we headed to the pier

    For a Li River cruise,Joanne provided a packed lunch for us in case the food on board was not to our taste. As we spent most of the day on the viewing deck we did not experience the meal service. The scenery was spectacular and Joanne pointed out certain landmarks for us .When we disembarked our driver was on hand to bring us to the next experience which was a E Bike ride in the countryside along the river viewing rice,corn and water chestnut fields along with the spectacular scenery.Totally amazing.

    After a hotel stay and dinner in pedestrian street Yangshuo, next morning we were off up the mountains to a viewpoint which overlooked the Li river(lots of steps) with amazing panoramic views. After some fantastic driving along narrow and winding roads we arrived back in Guilin for an overnight stay at a hotel. That evening we got to experience the pedestrian street in Guilin and had dinner. The following morning we were driven to the Airport by our Travel China companions and after assistance at check in we departed to Xian.

    Memorable experience and great service from the Travel China Team everything was so well organised .Must be recommended. Less
  • Ayden P
    Informative and beautiful
    Guilin was a very beautiful experience. Our guide, Arthur, was very informative and knew about all the local landmarks and cuisines. Most importantly, he was very friendly and accomodating and this made the trip very enjoyable. We were able to view beautiful landmarks such as Elephant Hill as well as key geological attractions during the river cruise. The beautiful sights combined with am informed guide made this trip one to remember.
  • Stefano L
    Beautiful Guilin and Yangshuo
    we had a great trip to Guilin and Yangshuo!

    the scenery was unforgettable!

    Our guide, Lily Cao was excellent!

    she provided super interesting background to every visit, made us feel comfortable all the time and went the extra mile to accomodate any special request.. local meals, shows, extra visit, adjusting the time schedule to our preferences etc.

    in a nutshell: a wonderful 2 days!
  • 11Steven11
    Fantastic scenery, amazing tour guide
    Gulin was the 3rd stop on our tour and so far the best leg of our trip. The views were truly stunning. Samantha, our guide, was passionate about the area and the people and gave us lots of information and recommendations for food and a spectacular evening show on the river.



    The Li River cruise was definitely a highlight of our holiday.
  • Diana T
    Beautiful Guilin with Ada
    In each city we had a different tour guide and driver. Most were professionals ready to help and assist. But in Guilin our guide was Ada. Ada is a completely different level of guide. With her you don't think about anything, you just enjoy the beautiful Guilin because she has already thought for you. With Ada it's like being with your best friend.
- TravelChinaGuide Chengdu
Traveler Overview 5.0  Based on traveler reviews
  • Alessandra Pala
    Leshan with super guide Connie
    Connie is a super guide. She speaks very fluently English and she is very competent and nice. We have loved her.

    We have seen the giant Buddha at Leshan and the ancient city Huanglongxi. Everything was perfect. She has explained everything to us. She has booked for us a hot pot restaurant and walked us there, discussing for our table and asking for an unexpected private show of traditional dance. The tour has been longer as I was traveling with my parents and they were slow. She never More
    Connie is a super guide. She speaks very fluently English and she is very competent and nice. We have loved her.

    We have seen the giant Buddha at Leshan and the ancient city Huanglongxi. Everything was perfect. She has explained everything to us. She has booked for us a hot pot restaurant and walked us there, discussing for our table and asking for an unexpected private show of traditional dance. The tour has been longer as I was traveling with my parents and they were slow. She never complained. I would recommend Connie to everybody. She is simply Perfect!!! Less
  • jnadmiral
    Chengdu day tour
    Arrived on a Saturday afternoon by train.The train station is quite large and extremely crowded.Our guide from travel China quickly found us and introduced himself as Charles and along with a driver preceded to our car In the car Charles outlined our itinerary and location of the hotel.Holiday inn .
    Pick up times were agreed for the following morning and Charles and driver were waiting to bring us to the panda research station.Entrance was easy a flash of the passports and on our way.Just a More
    Arrived on a Saturday afternoon by train.The train station is quite large and extremely crowded.Our guide from travel China quickly found us and introduced himself as Charles and along with a driver preceded to our car In the car Charles outlined our itinerary and location of the hotel.Holiday inn .
    Pick up times were agreed for the following morning and Charles and driver were waiting to bring us to the panda research station.Entrance was easy a flash of the passports and on our way.Just a note to explain in china you need to carry your passports it seems everything is attached to the number, attraction entry tickets,train tickets etc .The panda research station is quite large and quite beautiful with many enclosures and exhibits to visit .Charles provided all the necessary panda information and directions around the station.As it was raining the pandas were hiding a bit but we still managed to encounter some. After a super lunch we headed to the broad and narrow alleys.Lots of tea ,shopping and restaurants a beautiful area.A quick car journey brought us to the people’s park with many natural attractions and a large outdoor tea room overlooking the lake.We paid a visit to matchmaking corner seemingly a tik tok sensesation and what a surprise and fun time did we have.Laughing as we left we toke a quick stroll and as always the driver was on hand to take us back to the hotel.Sadly we had to part with Charles who during the day more than provided care and attention and information he gave us a lasting memory of Chengdu.

    Thank you Charles Less
  • Angelo P
    Chengdu Day Tour
    The tour was great, it started around 8 a.m. because pandas are only active when the temperature is comfortably low. There are 3 different panda shelters in Chengdu. We visited the breeding shelter where they have giant pandas, both adults and baby pandas, and red pandas. We stayed for a couple of hours then after lunch we went to the Jinsha museum, also very interesting, and after an hour and a half we went for a walk to Kuanzhai alley, 4 very touristic streets of Chengdu. Our guide for the day More
    The tour was great, it started around 8 a.m. because pandas are only active when the temperature is comfortably low. There are 3 different panda shelters in Chengdu. We visited the breeding shelter where they have giant pandas, both adults and baby pandas, and red pandas. We stayed for a couple of hours then after lunch we went to the Jinsha museum, also very interesting, and after an hour and a half we went for a walk to Kuanzhai alley, 4 very touristic streets of Chengdu. Our guide for the day was Birdy, a very knowledgeable, nice and friendly young lady, who took very good care of us and was so sweet she even gave us a very cool gift. Less
  • Zman L
    Very satisfactory touring experience in China
    Family of 8 including 2 seniors and 2 babies were traveling from July 12th to July 25th in a small group in Chengdu, Chongqing, Cruise on Changjiang river, Shanghai and Beijing. Travel China Guide had been very helpful. The hotels, transportation and food are all top of the line. The travel guides and drivers are honest, knowledgable, and always willing to help us. Travel Consultant Amy Jian was very responsible and answered questions in timely manner. They have earn our trust and I strongly More
    Family of 8 including 2 seniors and 2 babies were traveling from July 12th to July 25th in a small group in Chengdu, Chongqing, Cruise on Changjiang river, Shanghai and Beijing. Travel China Guide had been very helpful. The hotels, transportation and food are all top of the line. The travel guides and drivers are honest, knowledgable, and always willing to help us. Travel Consultant Amy Jian was very responsible and answered questions in timely manner. They have earn our trust and I strongly recommend TravelChinaGuide. Less
  • Stefano L
    Pandas and Giant Buddha
    Charles has been great since picking us up at the train station in the evening; taking us to a recommended local restaurant, helping with the order and breifing us deeply for next day.

    Panda tour was amazing, despite the heat we could see 21 Giant Pandas and 4 Red Pandas. Leshan trip to see the Giant Buddha didn't disappoint neither!

    Charles has filled us with plenty of interesting info, answered all our questions, helped with our shopping, fed plenty of tips and even taught us a few More
    Charles has been great since picking us up at the train station in the evening; taking us to a recommended local restaurant, helping with the order and breifing us deeply for next day.

    Panda tour was amazing, despite the heat we could see 21 Giant Pandas and 4 Red Pandas. Leshan trip to see the Giant Buddha didn't disappoint neither!

    Charles has filled us with plenty of interesting info, answered all our questions, helped with our shopping, fed plenty of tips and even taught us a few useful chinese words.

    Last but not least, he treated us with cookies and a small gift for our daughters before saying good bye.

    Great job! Highly recommended guide! Less