China Tours Reviews

My family and I loved our recent private tour with China Tours! We started by working with Lora to plan our itinerary first. We let her know which cities we wanted to visit and what we wanted to see in each city. She was so responsive to my many questions and requests from providing information necessary to get our visas to making recommendations of when we should see the Terra Cotta soldiers based on our travel schedule to letting me know we were able to get entry tickets to see the Forbidden City. I felt very comfortable in a country where I didn't speak the language because Lora was always available to provide assistance. When we arrived in each location, the guides and drivers were fantastic. I was able to connect with each guide prior to reaching the destination and they were always waiting for us. The guides, Chas in Hong Kong, Helen in Xi'an and William in Beijing were fabulous!!! They were all so accommodating and helpful. They knew their cities well and made great food recommendations! Since we were on a private tour, they were very willing to make adjustments based on what we wanted to do or see when prior reservations were not required. My husband, daughter and I are very grateful to Lora, Chas, Helen and William for providing us with such a wonderful experience in China! Thank you!

Younga P

We had a great experience with China Tours. We traveled to the cities Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin and Shanghai. The organization was impeccable, the guides and drivers very professional. We would recommend the agency to others!

Mara

We had a great time in Beijing and surroundings. Guide Maggie was very knowledgeable and speaks English really well. She was flexible and proactive as we had some last minute requests and some sites were crowded and she did a good job navigating that. During our preparations, office person Martha responded fast and accurately. We stayed at the Novotel which we liked as it has a good location for an evening stroll and mall.

Cruiser61335187814

Our trip was delayed from 2020 with no problems. Martha responded to changes in our itinerary brilliantly.

There were two of us on our small group tour and the service was exceptional. Hotels were of a high standard and we were happy with them. All guides were enthusiastic and helpful, we only had to ask.

In the end we took high speed trains within China which we enjoyed as we got to see more of the country.

Highly recommend this tour group

hilaryt714

The small group tour of Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai organised by China Tours was a great way to see these 3 fantastic cities of China. Each of the local guides Nancy (Beijing), Elysha (Xi’an) and Lucy (Shanghai) were very friendly, knowledgeable and interesting and had a passion for their jobs. They were all super helpful answering any questions and offering advice and tips for navigating each city in our own free time, including recommendations for places to eat and other attractions to see not covered by the tour. All the main attractions and sites were visited with plenty of time spent at each. The main highlights for me were the Forbidden City and Great Wall (Nancy took us to a great part of the wall that was not overcrowded) in Beijing and the Terracotta Army in Xi’an (including meeting the farmer who made the discovery in the 1970’s). It was not a rushed tour and was also flexible. In Xi’an because of the weather the itinerary order was changed to suit the group. Being a small escorted tour meant that you were not just one of many in the usual large group tours which made it more personal and enjoyable. A special mention for Nancy and Elysha who made suggestions, with no hidden agenda, in Beijing and Xi’an respectively to see live shows as add-ons which turned out to be unexpected delights. Martha of China Tours was very easy to deal with and was patient with all my requests and queries when booking the tour. Overall I can highly recommend China Tours if you plan to visit China and wish to arrange a tour. From start to finish everyone was extremely helpful and communicated in very good English.

WingF

I can’t imagine a better way to see and experience Taiwan than this 9-day tour. Starting in Taipei and driving counterclockwise we went from the top to the farthest southern tip of the country and back. Hotels were much nicer than expected as were all of the locals we met along the way. As most travelers know, a few words in the local language are much appreciated so set your Google translate app to Traditional Chinese and say hello! Our tour leader Cathy was funny, smiley, organized, and felt like my 2nd mother as she constantly made sure I was all right and happy. The trip itinerary was varied and extensive (maybe a few too many temples but that’s my problem). Perhaps the most impressive was the coordination between our tour leader and the travel company when an issue arose as when an indigenous cultural site unexpectedly closed. Cathy arranged for us to attend a special performance of another group which turned out to be one of the many highlights of the tour.
This tour was excellent, a great introduction to an interesting country, a great value for the price. I highly recommend it. Oh, and try to get Cathy Lin as your guide; you won’t regret it.

TravelerToo

Our 10 day tour with China Tours was an absolutely great experience. The hotels and transportation arrangements were great. We went to five cities, Beijing, Xi'an, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai. In each of those cities we had outstanding English speaking tour guides that were very knowledgeable and helpful. The tours were just the right amount of time to allow us spend some time on our own exploring each city. Overall, the trip was a great experience and we would highly recommend China Tours.

Pioneer247973

As I come to an end to my amazing and memorable 10day tour to this beautiful country. I have but only praise for this fabulous tour operator. All the ladies, Lora, Nancy, elysha, lucky were just brilliant and superb at their jobs from been super informative to been so punctual, to experiencing local culture and recommend spots to try out local Cuisines. We were a group of 3 in the no shopping stop tour. It was my first experience in a group and I got some wonderful friends for a lifetime. Everything so well taken care of by lord always available and very reliable. I would recommend Nancy for Beijing she is an excellent and wonderful guide suggesting amazing things to do in Beijing and experiencing the great wall. Elysha for xian experiencing the amazing terracotta warrior and rich culture. Lucky was so informative about the modern and ancient history of shanghai. Excellent company and oustanding customer service.

chithra sashi

We visited city walls of Xi'an, Terracotta warriors museum, Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter organised by China Tours. The guide was so knowledgable with so many interesting informations from history and nowadays life in China for complete experience. We enjoyed every minute of our trip.

Snjezana Z

China Tours held our hand every step of the way. There were no problems that were not solved. I can’t say enough about how much fun we had and how great the many tour guides were. Highly recommend using China tours for those interested. Note we are mid 60’s USA citizens.

Mark M

We were thoroughly impressed with the exceptional organization. Everything was perfectly tailored to our wishes. Our guide and driver were exemplary—punctual, polite, and incredibly attentive. The guide enriched our journey with fascinating stories about the area and its customs, and he was always available to assist us in any situation. The breathtaking beauty of Guilin and Yangshuo left us in awe. If we have the chance, we will definitely return to China for another adventure and will undoubtedly reach out to your agency for its planning.

Maria D

The team was very professional and available at anytime in the planning stage of the trip, very willing to accommodate custom tours, we booked our own hotel for example. The guide spoke amazing English and was very fun.

Greg

We had another great trip in China ( Yunnan and Chongqing ) with China Tours this April 2024. Excellent service provided by the tour guide and driver along the trip. Also, we are satisfied for the tour arrangements by Martha, China Tours for excellent service. For the next trip in China, we will definitely contact Martha or China Tours again 👍👍👍

Cheristiawan H

Made tour arrangements with Lora. Our guide in Beijing was Jeffrey and in Tianjin was Jin. We had a fantastic time with all the planned attractions. Many thanks to Lora, Jeffrey and Jin.

Wong K

Lora was an outstanding individual to work with, she provided prompt feedback and was extremely thorough in her informational notes. I really appreciated her constant

updates and replies . The driver provided by China was also helpful. If I'm fortunate enough to return to China I would definitely contact China Tours

Kenneth H

We traveled with 3 friends from Argentina and contacted Chinatours to arrange a 16-day trip to different cities in China. We didn't know what to visit, we only had a few ideas. The service provided by the agency was magnificent, they had an attention to detail that I have rarely seen anywhere else. They not only helped us choose our destinations, transportation, accommodation, and excursions, but they also adapted to our personalized requests in a very short period of time. They even went so far as to worry about me and offer to provide me with medical assistance contacts when I was sick. The guides were amazing. Lora's tireless follow-up as a company representative, Nina's heroism, and Shuman's knowledge are memories that will stay with us forever. If you are thinking of taking a trip to China, you should take a look at this company, it was definitely the best experience we have ever had with a travel agency. Thanks again chinatours!

Tomee G

Our tour of China, organised by China Tours was incredible. Lora was the travel organiser, responding very fast to our emails before the tour. All our local guides: Ben in Beijing and Elysha in Xi'an, were insightful and knowledgable, trying their utmost to make our stay one to remember. Every part of our 6 day tour in China was very well organised and very enjoyable. Stacey and David

David C

Our tour of China, organized by China Tours was perfect. Martha was the attentive travel organizer, responding very fast to our emails before the tour. All our local guides: Maggie in Beijing, Helen in Xi'an, Kevin in Guilin, Winnie in Chongqing, Daniel in Yichang and John in Shanghai, were amazing and knowledgable, trying their utmost to make our stay the best possible. Every part of our 16 day tour in China was very well organized and our hotels were the best. China Tours might not be very known in the USA, but they exceeded our expectations.

Footprints215758

My husband, a friend, and I took the 8-day Beijing-Xian-Shanghai small group tour- no shopping stops tour departing May 27, 2024. We were the only ones on the tour because it was before summer holidays. It was fantastic!

They met us at the airport in Beijing, brought us to our hotel in Beijing, and got us checked in. From the airport onward, we were told what time to meet in the lobby and were escorted everywhere for the tours. Super easy. We were on our own most evenings, but the guides recommended restaurants and activities.

In Beijing, the Great Wall was the highlight. We walked about 2 miles before turning around at #17 on the map at the entrance. They had refreshments for sale just before we turned around. Our guide was helpful.

From Beijing we took the bullet train to Xian. Our guide here, Helen, was terrific!!! She was very knowledgeable and had great suggestion's. The Terra cotta warriors was the highlight of the trip. It was amazing! Helen suggested we go to the love and dance story at a dinner theater. It was additional, but beautiful costumes, dancing, singing and 16 types of dumplings for dinner. Dinner started at 6:30 with live music and the show was from 7:30-8:30pm.

We took a flight to Shanghai for the third part of the tour. We did a walking tour, visited a museum, went to a beautiful garden with shopping area and restaurants nearby. We ate lunch at and went to the Lu Bo Lang restaurant which is a Michelin star restaurant. Our tour guide, Warren, recommended we see the lights on the river at night. It was beautiful!

Lora at the office was very helpful answering questions before we booked, after, and with questions that arose during trip. We continued to stay in China after the tour and she helped with flights. We were very last minute with this trip. It was less than a month from deciding to go and traveling.

We were very impressed with the tour and would definitely recommend them.

Jennifer Z

I thoroughly enjoyed my 12 day China tour. Martha, the representative who handled my arrangements, was very communicative and efficient in planning my tour. All of the hotels were excellent and conveniently located. The hotel breakfast buffets were delightful. All of the 4 guides in the different cities were knowledgeable and easy to work with. The tour itinerary covered the most essential sites in each area covered by the tour. I extended my tour for an extra free day in Shanghai and I’m glad I did. I got to experience the Shanghai subway system and tour some great contemporary art venues. I need to caution older travelers that the tour itinerary requires a great deal of walking and stair climbing due to the nature of the sites covered. Make sure you in good shape to get the most out of your trip.

Ralph P

All I can say is ... Martha is amazing. Best travel consultant ever!

She answered our questions and provided all the information we needed. She was super patient as we figured out what we wanted to do and at the same time prompt with her responses. Thanks for all the emails. Our trip wouldn't have been as great without her help.

We booked a private tour for 2 days in Beijing and 2 days in Xi'an.

Our guides Jun and Helen were friendly and knowledgeable, and put up with our shopping stops. It is surprising how quickly a complete stranger can feel like part of the family.

Our drivers were always on time and we were very glad to sit back and let someone else manage the traffic. We really appreciated the help to get on the bullet train and being picked up from the station at almost midnight. Top notch service.

Of the 3 weeks we spent in Asia, Xi'an was definitely our favourite spot. Loved the food, the vibe, and the history. The Terracotta Warriors are a must - one of those things you just can't describe. Come and experience it yourself!

Totally recommend China Tours

Kandice42

What an amazing trip! Took a 2 day private tour of Beijing with visits to Mutianyu Great Wall, Confucius Temple, Imperial College Museum, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Summer Palace. Definitely a once in a lifetime trip. My guide, Jeffry, was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. He gave me lots of tips on where to go/explore in Beijing. Would recommend China Tours to anyone, especially solo travellers! Hope to be back someday

Sósanna N

My wife and I went on a 12 day tour using Chinatours.com seeing Beijing (Capital, Forbidden City and Great Wall), Xi'an (home of the Terracotta Warriors), Chengdu (home of Panda Research), Guilin (Li River Cruise), Yangshuo, and Shanghai. One word, Wow!! The company helps you plan, does all the logistics ie travel, hotel arrangements, worry free. The local tour guides were outstanding. They all were very knowledgeable of the history of their city, you can feel the passion, the guides live their city. Going to China? Highly recommend Chinatours.com

Vince T

The trip was organized very well

All tour guides were friendly and helpful

Even when flight delayed by 3 hours they

We’re waiting for us

All accommodations were very comfortable

Even last minute changes in plans were accepted and accommodated

Martha replied to our remarks immediately at any time

Highly recommend China tours.com for future visitors to China

Vadim S

Our tour was amazing! We went to Beijing, Xi’an, Zhangjiajie and Guilin. Our tour guides were amazing in each location-very knowledgeable, kind and helpful. Highly recommend this company, we customise the tour to suit our interests and needs!

Meg C

Our Experience with China Tours was amazing! Our family of 6 (our kids range in age from 8-12) loved the sites, food, hotels, schedule, and hospitality. Possibly the best element of our experience was hanging out with our guides Maggie, Helen, Kevin, and Warren who were so personable, knowledgable, and kind. We would highly recommend China Tours to anyone!

Greg C

Our trip included Yangtze River Cruise with Century Cruises, Zhangjiajie, and Xi'an. Very easy to arrange with Martha from China Tours.

Century Cruise line is a high quality line that provides great service (we were impressed how enthusiastic the service personnel were on the ship). They even have a tour group dedicated to English speakers so that all passengers requiring an English speaking guide would be assigned that group.

Following our debarkation at Yichang, Martha arranged a private transfer by car from Yichang to Zhangjiajie, which was quite a relaxing drive (we did the private transfer because the train was not yet available then).

Both our tour guides Vicky (Zhangjiajie) and Elysha (Xi'an) were very nice and professional.

Vicky: although the weather in Zhangjiajie was not great (very foggy), Vicky nevertheless made the trip enjoyable and she was flexible to adjust the trip to avoid crowds as much as possible.

Elysha: very knowledgable about Xi’an history and we felt like we attended a class in history with her. Her English is also very good.

Dan H

I loved our time with China Tours! They took us to everywhere we wanted to see and added some additional amazing sites. Our tour guides were helpful and professional and when I made a mistake with our booking, they fixed everything. I loved our trip and would highly recommend going with China Tours. They're awesome!

Taleen B

It was our fourth trip with China Tours and as usual we are fully satisfied.

All the details (travel itinerary, cars, drivers, guides, accommodations) were carefully studied and allowed us to have a pleasant, relaxed trip full of interesting things.

The guides allowed us to fully appreciate the beauty of the country and interact with the people.

Vietnam is a wonderful country with many things to see, the people are kind and friendly and last but not least the food is excellent.

My wife and I will certainly continue to use China Tours services also outside of China.

Mario R

Very well organised tour by Martha, the guides were friendly , knowledgeable and punctual. Accommodation was top notch

Sanjay P