4.8/5 Excellent
Excellent
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Great
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Average
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Disappointing
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China Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
The stark contrast between the vast grey scree of the mountains to the luminous blues & greens of the Kulikalon Lakes system took my breath away. To back this wi...
The team involved were professional. I had a really good time.
The rugged beauty of Tajikistan mountains and lakes then the desert plains of Uzbekistan. Was a very satisfying experience to trace the history and rise & fall o...
It really was a trip that I will never forget.
Level of accommodation was amazing local guides were even better, special mention of our guides in Cambodia Jackie and driver Thaei. They were just two of the most b...
Our guides, Chao in Vietnam and Vannak in Cambodia, were absolutely fantastic and couldn't do enough for us. All the support staff were wonderful too. Generally the ...
" The tripwas seamless as World Expeditions did everything possible to guarantee asafe and life changing experience for some of the students. It was clearthat thro...
Absolutely magnificent. We had the best time and it was the m...
WE office staff very quick to respond to queries and gu...
The cultural part in Uzbekistan was fantastic due to a wonderful guide we had ...
This trip was a 10 year anniversary celebration for my wife and I and we loved the experience. Being a very small group I think the guides had some interesting and ...
But I am pleased to say, we did it! Now back to daily routine, I am so proud of what we achieved physically, coupled with a head full of amazing memories. Riding ove...
This was an excellent Tour. It was well-organised, without being a military-like operation! The food was very good, particularly the special lunches. Guides were kno...
We are pleased to give the comments on our recent China trip. The meals were all excellent. It is hard to choose which is our favorite. The duck was thrilling. The d...
We found the tour well planned and organised, taking away much of the hassle sometimes encountered by visitors who do not speak the language. We were well looked aft...
I was - at first - hesitant about booking our trip online. But, after contacting a number of their past clients, I felt reassured that I was in good hands. We had a ...
I am very pleased in my experience with your services, and will definitely be back to use Travel China Guide again. Working with you, Vera and Lexi, was very easy an...
Let us start with the various points. 1. Meals: In general the meals arranged (lunches and a few dinners) were of a very good quality and plentiful. We seldom manag...
I have enjoyed my trip to China very much. Many thanks for your excellent service. You provide a very good service and I was very satisfied at any point of time. Wit...
We did the 8 day tour , Beijing, Xian, Shanghai. Actual tour is 6 days but that is enough if you can a taste of China and the historical sites. We enjoyed every mome...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country - however in China it’s a bit of a different story.
Negative or lower rated reviews for China tours often bring up the culture shock - though most have a positive word to say about their tour guide and the trip itinerary in general. So in the case of China reviews, the tour itself may have been enjoyable but the country was different than expected.
As you read China reviews, consider that China - while a wonderful country with amazing history and people - can be very challenging for travelers, particularly western travelers.
The language barrier is one of the primary reasons that traveling with a local guide is essential in China. They are invaluable for keeping things calm in the often crowded and confusing areas you visit, make sure you find things to eat that you’ll enjoy, and can also help you experience more rural countryside regions, that would be extremely difficult to navigate independently if you don’t speak the language.
That said, while most guides in China speak english, sometimes their accent will be thick and difficult to understand. This can be quite frustrating for some and possibly lead to a lower review score. Be sure to take this into account as you read China tour reviews.
Accommodations in China may also be quite different in terms of comfort level, depending on where in the country you’re traveling, and the tour style. Many China tours feature overnight trains, which can be quite an experience - not always super comfortable.
Homestays and local hotels are very common on China tour itineraries, and these too aren’t every travelers cup of tea. Be prepared with an open mind and adventurous spirit, ready to learn about a very different culture from your own.
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