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Brilliant tour
We are interested in Tibetan Buddhism, history and lamas. When we arrived in Tibet, we were stunned by the pious pilgrims and Buddhists in front of the temples and m...
Great Experience
We had a wonderful trip in Tibet, and Great Tibet Tour company made it all work smoothly. Our tour guide was terrific with good information, friendly, and easy to un...
A Spiritual Adventure
It was the most special trip of my life, a spiritual adventure in every sense of the word. The trip covered three countries and brought me different cultural enjoyme...
A trip across Three Countries
Being able to visit three Buddhist places in one trip is very happy for me because I am a devout Buddhist. Feel the Buddhist culture of the three countries, although...
Beautiful and smooth
We visited lots of beautiful places around Lhasa. Our guide was smart and helpful. The visits were smooth and meaningful. The landscapes were breathtaking. We really...
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From Lhasa to Kathmandu to Paro/Timphu
Great experience! Tons of breathtaking places all the way. The drivers were all polite and responsible. And the guides were capable and very friendly. Especially Gya...
Fantastic Lhasa /Shigatse/ Everest Base Camp Private Tour
Our family of 4, with children aged 12 and 16, had limited time to visit Tibet, so we decided on a private tour. Catherine in Great Tibet Tour was very easy to work ...
Delighted with services
Himalayan Glacier stands off the chart when it comes to comparing them with other tour operators in Nepal. Previously, I planned my ABC trek with another tour compan...
A dream come true ...
This tour was more of a dream come true than just an awesome vacation. Every section on the trip was perfectly organized. The places we visit in Lhasa was a treat to...
EBC off my bucket list
Everest Base Camp was always on my bucket list, but I didn't want to trek along the crowded trek. I approached Himalayan Glacier with other options, and they asked m...
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The experience we would forever cherish
We traveled to parts of Tibet and ended our journey in Kathmandu after marking our presence in Everest Base Camp. The overall trip was incredible, and we had an exce...
Incredible Holiday!
All the way to Lhasa and then to Everest Base Camp ending the journey in Kathmandu. Our overland tour was perfectly orchestrated, and we had an incredible experience...
40 Bday TRIP of a LIFETIME
I had the opportunity to celebrate my 40th birthday celebration with an amazing 3 weeks in India, Nepal and Tibet. The team at Himalayan Glacier not only went above ...
Nepal -Tibet : A dream of lifetime
Our trip to Nepal and Tibet in September/October 2014 was a grew success! After 4 very interesting sightseeing days in Kathmandu, guided by the very professional Sad...
Lhasa-Kathmandu via Everest Base Camp
An excellent trip from Himalayan Glacier - the organisation and planning was superb from Vidya, with regular communication before the trip. Our guide, Phuntsok, was ...
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Great service & friendly staff
The trip from Lhasa to Kathmandu was a great journey to say the least. We were met by great & friendly service of the staff starting from our arrival at the airp...
A trip to meet the gods
This was one of those leap of faith trips. Going into the unknown with little knowledge and relying on the word-of-mouth of friends. Out of one's comfort zone, albei...
A amazing Trip
This was an amazing experience with Great Tibet Tour. This trip not only realized my dream of Tibet but also let me enjoy the amazing scenery of Tibet, especially th...
Great guide, smooth journey
Guided by a professional travel agency was a wonderful experience. They arranged a knowledgeable and kind tour guide for us. He told us lots about Tibet and its cult...
Travel in Tibet with Great Tibet Tour
Great Tibet Tour offers a very reasonable itinerary, and the daily attractions are also good, allowing us to fully experience the pleasure of traveling. Strongly rec...
Editor’s Take
What to Look For in China Tour Reviews
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.
If you want a professional take on traveling in China, see the Travelstride China Guide »
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