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  • Ali J
    Dec 23, 2024
    An excellent way to experience the Terracotta Army
    This tour was a fantastic way to see the Terracotta Army. Celine was a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. She gave us an in-depth explanation about the history of Xi'an and the Terracotta Army. The tour was well organised, ran smoothly and timed well. I'd recommend this tour to anyone visiting Xi'an.
  • Giacomo F
    Dec 23, 2024
    Linda Xie wonderful tourguide!
    I greatly appreciated Linda xie’s professionalism and kindness. She was a spectacular guide, precise, and very attentive to the needs of the group. Thank you, Linda, for making this experience exploring Beijing truly amazing. I hope you’ll visit Italy soon!
  • Fernanda R
    Dec 22, 2024
    Memorable!
    Roger was a great guide, sharing insights into Chinese history that made our visit much more interesting. The places we visited are stunning, rich in culture. The car was clean and comfortable, and entry to all attractions was quick and hassle-free. Roger also suggested a lunch spot with delicious food.



    Do keep in mind that December can be quite cold, so dress warmly!
  • euli
    Dec 22, 2024
    Fun tour - Guide Rocky has a good sense of humour.
    Rocky was a chill guide. Good clear explanations in English. Great photographer too! He helped take photos of us with his camera and sent it to us on our phones. We did the Forbidden City, Great Wall and he took us to a yummy lunch (lunch not included in the tour but it was very reasonably priced). I would definitely recommend this tour.
  • Wylie B
    Dec 21, 2024
    Great Tour on Great Wall
    Candy was such an informative guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the Great wall and of Beijing. She was filled with such pride in her country and did an excellent job sharing with us. We couldn't have asked to spend the day with abetter buide.
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    Sohail Qasim
    Oct 26, 2024
    WOW experience with Travel China Guide Tours
    Over a period of a month used Travel China Guide Tour multiple times for information and reservations. Easy reservations for train travel or group tours, great assortment of tours, wonderful trip advisors, knowledgeable tour guides, well facilitated tours, very helpful and responsive team. Keep up the good work.
  • Yasmin Prowse
    Sep 16, 2024
    Trains, tours, advice - they are brilliant!
    This company deserve a special mention as they are excellent.

    I booked 3 tours through them - in Beijing and Xian - the trips were very well organised with friendly, knowledgeable guides - Lucy and Michael especially - the cars were very comfortable, one with massage seats! The tours were fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable.

    I also booked a bullet train and sleeper train through them. Everything went smoothly.

    I emailed them with quite a few queries and the response was always quick and ... Full Text
    This company deserve a special mention as they are excellent.

    I booked 3 tours through them - in Beijing and Xian - the trips were very well organised with friendly, knowledgeable guides - Lucy and Michael especially - the cars were very comfortable, one with massage seats! The tours were fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable.

    I also booked a bullet train and sleeper train through them. Everything went smoothly.

    I emailed them with quite a few queries and the response was always quick and very helpful. They definitely deserve 5 stars.

    Our trip to China was amazing - thank you so much for all your help! Collapse
  • MA
    Marcos
    Jul 10, 2024
    Super helpful and friendly
    They are great, we booked with them tickets for the forbidden city (which are very difficult to get for occidental people) and they managed to do it in the day and time a lot that we chose.

    We got in contact with them through WeChat and they replied really fast and offer us extra help to make reservation to Tiannamen square, which we didn’t know that you needede a booking in advance (free entrance).

    In our case we spoke with Christina and she was great!
  • Heng
    Jul 3, 2024
    Travel China Guide provides efficient…
    Travel China Guide provides efficient and excellent services to make things easy for travel in China. I booked my train journeys through Travel China Guide, and everything worked perfectly. They are friendly, provide good services and quick responses for your requests/questions.


    I will use their service again in the future and I’ll also recommend travellers to use Travel China Guide service to book your travel in China.
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    Elaine
    May 28, 2024
    Wendy Lee Travel Consultant
    After booking our tour with Travel China from the UK we was worried but from the day we landed to the day we left china we had no worries,stress and no shopping stops on the way.

    Thank you to the travel consultant Wendy Lee

    For making our visit to China the best
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  • David L.
    May 27, 2024
    2 for 1 Warriors of China tour review
    e took the '2 for 1 Warriors of China' tour leaving May16 2024 back to Sydney May27 2024.

    The tour guide in Beijing - Robin and the tour guide in Xuzhou / Hangzhou/ Shanghai - Celery, both did an excellent job. Well done.

    Trip overall was good, except the Shaolin temple visit was not worth going for me and the tour guide there needs more training I felt.

    The gratitude cost should be clearer, it is actually compulsory because it is also for the driver and the team behind the scene purchasing ... Full Text
    e took the '2 for 1 Warriors of China' tour leaving May16 2024 back to Sydney May27 2024.

    The tour guide in Beijing - Robin and the tour guide in Xuzhou / Hangzhou/ Shanghai - Celery, both did an excellent job. Well done.

    Trip overall was good, except the Shaolin temple visit was not worth going for me and the tour guide there needs more training I felt.

    The gratitude cost should be clearer, it is actually compulsory because it is also for the driver and the team behind the scene purchasing various tickets and making sure the tour goes smoothly.

    You will need to have cash, not many places accept card. May be use Wise or master card to draw cash.

    Try to travel with smaller luggages because the train rides in and out with big luggages can be hard. You can place the Small bags on the overhead compartment.

    Bring roll on deodorant, one of the train ride security confiscated spray deodorants and opened alcohol.

    If you are travelling southern China, sign up with SkyPearl to pre-book seat on line.

    All up 7.5/10.
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  • Fabio
    Oct 19, 2023
    Excellent!
    TCGT is just an excellence regarding China tourism and tour tailoring.
    From the beginning to way back home they assist and help you with professional and gentle guides.
    Emily - our travel consultant - is a fluent English speaking always ready to organise and fix properly any detail, also during the trip.
    As other guides we met, all of them very professional, English speaking and nice persons.
    We appreciated any side and accommodation, either a very full but well organized itinerary with professional ... Full Text
    TCGT is just an excellence regarding China tourism and tour tailoring.
    From the beginning to way back home they assist and help you with professional and gentle guides.
    Emily - our travel consultant - is a fluent English speaking always ready to organise and fix properly any detail, also during the trip.
    As other guides we met, all of them very professional, English speaking and nice persons.
    We appreciated any side and accommodation, either a very full but well organized itinerary with professional drivers.
    If you are planning a journey in China, don’t miss TCGT! Collapse
  • Cathy
    Jun 17, 2019
    Exceptional Tour Company
    We used Travel China Guide for a customised 15 day private tour of China for 4 people, and had the most amazing time.
    This company is exceptional - I was nervous about using a foreign travel company, but once I started corresponding with Emily, everything quickly fell into place - despite me sending about 20 emails over the course of 4-5 months to tweak different parts of our tours. Emily was so organised, the day tours and travel arrangements all worked without a hitch. They will also send you ... Full Text
    We used Travel China Guide for a customised 15 day private tour of China for 4 people, and had the most amazing time.
    This company is exceptional - I was nervous about using a foreign travel company, but once I started corresponding with Emily, everything quickly fell into place - despite me sending about 20 emails over the course of 4-5 months to tweak different parts of our tours. Emily was so organised, the day tours and travel arrangements all worked without a hitch. They will also send you a letter to assist with your China visas. We used We Chat in China to communicate with the Guides, who were all brilliant.
    No hesitation is recommending this company. (Note they trade as Xi'an Marco Polo International Travel Service). Collapse
  • Greg
    Mar 09, 2019
    Great 14 day China trip including Tibet with TCG
    I can highly recommend TCG. The trip was exactly as advertised and certainly met or expectations. I booked the trip online and our consultant Wendy was very helpful. All of our guides were very knowledgeable and spoke English well. The cost was reasonable and we did not encounter any unexpected fees.
  • Kathy M
    Feb 15, 2019
    Perfect tour to see the best of China
    They were amazing, a truly memorable trip all went to plan with no additional costs. My 8 day China trip was very organised with no problems, we were kept busy sight seeing every day, we stayed in the best hotels, ate the best Chinese food our guide Candy was amazing and very helpful and went beyond her job. Thoroughly recommend Travel China for all your travel. Would love to do another tour with them.
  • Clients: Kayla T
  • Country: United States
Dec 23,2024
My trip to China was nothing short of incredible. The country perfectly blends ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant modern culture.

My cousin and I recently returned from an unforgettable trip to China, and I have to say, the experience was made even more special thanks to our incredible tour guides. From start to finish, their professionalism, knowledge, and hospitality went above and beyond expectations.

Start with our travel consultant, Emily Xin, who is with TravelChinaguide. The communication helped us to answer all questions and needs from the beginning to the end of the trip to Shanghai.

In Beijing, our guide, Serena, deeply understands history, including the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Great Wall. Her stories and insights made each site more meaningful. Thank you for the accommodation and recommendation. Serena was a great tour guide in Beijing.

In Xi'an, our guide, Roger, was equally outstanding. He shared the fascinating history behind the Terracotta Warriors, visited the ancient cities, and cosplayed with a Tang dynasty outfit at the big Goose Pagoda. His passion for the city's culture was genuinely inspiring.

In Chengdu, our guide, Liney, is a young lady with much knowledge. We visited the giant Panda breeding research base to cosplay, photoshoot, shop, and try the local noodles, hotpot, and Chengdu nightlife. We had so much fun.

In Zhangjiajie & Fenghuang, our tour guide is LJ. In addition to the breathtaking Glass Bridge, Avatar, Tianmen Mountains, and the little town of Fenghuang, LJ was very informative and professionally gave us lots of advice and recommendations.

In Hangzhou, we met our little brother, Spike. He thoughtfully cared for my cousin's birthday and brought lots of joy. We visited Impression West Lake and Lingyin temple and tried the local yummy hotpot together.

Our tour guide at the last stop in Shanghai was Bella. We requested memorable events not from our itinerary, and Bella helped us arrange our dinner reservation before arriving. Her patience and hard work to fulfill our last stop were an enjoyable and memorable trip.

Overall, my cousin and I had a wonderful trip and fun; many memories are stored in our albums for life. We will be back and hope to see all of you again. Once again, thank you to all of you and the friendly drivers. We will recommend our travel agency and tour guides to all future visitors to China.


Kayla & Kim 2024
  • Clients: Ramona
  • Country: United States
Dec 13, 2024
We went to Guilin for 5 days and everything about our experience with Travel China Guide was great, from initial planning and booking with our travel consultant Ashley to when our amazing guide Lily dropped us off at the airport.

The booking process was super clear with Ashley. She was very helpful in recommending the perfect itinerary for the amount of time and activity types we were interested in. I was skeptical about handling payment through direct bank transfer but everything was legit and seamless.

Our guide Lily and driver Mr. Tree were a dream team. They immediately made us feel at home as soon as we were picked up at the airport. Lily is incredibly knowledgeable about the area - she was also great at reading a room, knowing when to share more with us about things we were interested in and pulling back when we needed time to ourselves. She's also just great to hang out with.

Lily and Mr. Tree made sure we hit all the plans in our itinerary without making it feel stressful. When a river cruise was potentially getting rained out, Lily shared a great back up plan almost immediately (we ultimately didn't need it). Along the way, we expressed interest in a couple of additional activities and Lily added them into our days seamlessly.

Overall amazing experience. Highly recommend Lily as a travel guide, anyone would be so lucky to have her!
  • Clients: Beatrice Tedeschi
  • Country: Italy
Nov 24, 2024
1/9
For the first time in my life as passionate traveller, I planned a solo trip to China. I contacted Travel China Guide and communicated with Mrs. Kina Lu, who took my needs and indications very seriously and tailored a perfect tour, considering that my main interest was to see the Pandas in Sichuan. The outcome of the guided tour was much better as I expected, and the price was absolutely fair. I am very thankful to the patient, kind and very professional guides and drivers, who made my travel exciting and enjoyable. I have to mention some "extra miles", like booking my bullet train window seat in the first row, or my guide Linney, who patiently cleared a misunderstanding at the Chengdu airport, or the wonderful room I had in the Crowne Plaza hotel in Ya'an. The staff of Travel China Guide made me feel welcomed and at home in China. I recommended this agency to friends and relatives in Europe. And last but not least, I could meet all the super star Pandas, making my tour just perfect!
  • Clients: Susana Longo
  • Country: Portugal
Nov 24, 2024
1/7
Cambodia Memorable Holiday
November 2024

My husband and I wanted to visit Cambodia for quite some time. When I was planning our trip, I knew that a visit to the historic Angkor Wat temples was definitely on our list, but I wasn’t sure about what else to visit in Cambodia.
Mrs Wendy Lee from Agate Travel did a really nice job helping us to plan our trip. We had a few conversations with her to describe what we were interested in doing/seeing and she came up with a suggested itinerary and made all the arrangements. From the moment I first contacted her, 6 months prior our trip to the conclusion of it, she always replied quickly via email. The price she quoted us was great, better than the prices of other companies I had also contacted.
Cambodia is an amazing place with so much to see. During our 14-day tour we visit Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham, Kampong Thom, Siem Reap, Battambang, Kampot and Koh Rong Island. The country is incredibly rich in culture and natural beauty. Every place we visited had something unique and special that made it stand out. Cambodian people are incredibly kind, gentle and their hospitality is superb.
From beginning to end, everything was perfect and there were no mishaps. The hotels were really good, the service outstanding and the guides and drivers knowledgeable, caring and concerned for our safety.
Of the wonderful places in Cambodia, Siem Reap temples were the most amazing experience made only better by our guide, Mr Heng Sourchanrith. He was brilliant in ensuring that we not only saw a range of sites, but we also had a lot of background information, giving us detailed explanations about the places, the historical context, the art and meaning of the symbols and writings that cover the walls and piles of the temples. Also explain to us many legends about the places we visited and the people who lived there in those times and about the live and the culture of the in Cambodia in nowadays. I also must note he was particularly good with the timing of our visits to the busier places, which avoided most of the crowds.
Thank you for an amazing trip. We have no hesitation in recommending Agate Travel. If we return to Southeast Asia, we will book through them again.
  • Clients: Shan
  • Country: Singapore
Nov 19, 2024
On October 18, 2024, Zhangjiajie was alive with thousands of locals, hikers, and travellers all drawn to its natural wonders. Our guide, Mr. Luo Jia Le, expertly kept our group of eight together, skillfully helping us avoid the long lines and any potential challenges along the way. With his guidance, we smoothly navigated Zhangjiajie's breathtaking sites, moving seamlessly through fast-track services to access each scenic area. The adventure included an exhilarating ride up the Bailong Elevator, a battery car tour of Tianzi Mountain, and a visit to the nature reserve, where we witnessed the awe-inspiring formations of peaks, columns, plateaus, and natural arches. These geological marvels truly defy description. Only by standing in Zhangjiajie can one fully appreciate the magnificence and uniqueness of these towering landscapes. Photos simply cannot capture the profound beauty and wonder that the mountain ranges and peaks of Zhangjiajie offer. it's an experience that lives in memory far more vividly than any image could convey.

Tianmen Mountain held an almost otherworldly charm, with dense fog wrapping the landscapes in mystery. every steps we took was enveloped in a soft, silvery haze that transformed familiar surroundings into something enchanted and unknown. When we reached the Tianmen Cave, the mystical ambiance grew stronger. This natural arch carved by time into the mountains rugged face felt like a gateway, a portal that separated the world below from something far beyond our understanding. Standling before it, we felt both small and spellbound, sensing the quiet power of nature at work over countless centuries.

Throughout this surreal experience, we were fortunate to be guided by Mr. Luo, whose calm attentiveness provided a grounding presence amidst the mystique. He was always vigilant, ensuring our safety as we carefully traversed the wet, slick paths, particularly mindful of our group's seniors. His expertise and thoughtfulness were clear in every step he took, offering gentle encouragement and a watchful eye as he led us up to the Tianmen Cave. His genuine care allowed us to lose ourselves in the mountain's wonder, knowing we are in safe hands, Mr. Luo wasn't just a guide; he become a guardian of our journey, making our day not only mesmerizing but also unforgettable.
  • Clients: William H. Griffin, Professor
  • Country: United States
Nov 14, 2024
Wendy and the Travel China Guide people did the most complete job that you could image! We have been using their services for 16 years and have never been disappointed!!!!!

William H. Griffin
Professor
  • Clients: Salomon
  • Country: Canada
Nov 7, 2024
The tour of the Terracotta Army was excellent. We were advised the day before of the picking up time and the guide arrived to our hotel punctually. The planning worked very well as we got to the place early enough to avoid the big crowds. Our guide Celine was great. She gave us a detailed historical background on the way there, so we were able to appreciate more what we were seeing. Then at the actual site she directed us to the places where we could best appreciate the important details. Then she suggested an excellent restaurant to have lunch. Our small group (French family with two young kids, a Japanese man, an Australian woman, and the two of us from Canada) was friendly and interested. Celine's English is very good, very easy to understand and she has a very cheerful and appealing personality.
  • Clients: Peter Flematti
  • Country: Australia
Nov 5, 2024
When I found Travel China Guide on the internet, I was a little wary, as I could not meet anyone face to face in Sydney (my home town). However all my dealings by email were dealt with promptly and super-efficiently by Wendy Lee, my appointed consultant. I also contacted Wendy by phone and was provided with excellent assistance.

After discussions with Wendy, we decided on a private tour (for a couple) which covered Beijing, Xian, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai. We also opted for days to ourselves at some of these cities, which was no problem to arrange.

Our overall experience on this tour was absolutely marvellous ! Each of our guides were extremely knowledgeable, spoke perfect English, were very friendly and offered many helpful suggestions and advice, not just about the tour. I cannot praise them highly enough.

I thoroughly recommend China Travel Guide to anyone intending to see any part of China, you will enjoy a very memorable experience. They know China intimately, are very easy to deal with and are completely genuine. China is worth seeing more than once - we will definitely use them again.

Thank you Wendy for your superb assistance !
  • Clients: Paul Boehmer
  • Country: United States
Nov 4, 2024
Travel China Guide provided outstanding service and communication, and we had an exceptional trip. We had used Travel China Guide on our previous trip to China (2015) to purchase several train tickets so we were somewhat familiar with their services. On this occasion, because we were traveling to Tibet, we booked a private tour with them. Travel China Guide was extremely organized and our Travel Consultant, Emily Xin, was very responsive and efficient, and took care of all our needs and customization requests. She was very proactive in ensuring that everything was organized so that the trip would go smoothly, including arranging for us to pick up the official Tibet Travel Permit during a short transfer in Beijing airport. Overall, Emily provided outstanding customer service, and we had absolute confidence in her.
As for the actual trip, travelling to Everest Base camp, starting in Lhasa, was epic. Thanks to our outstanding guide Tsedron, we were introduced to the traditions of Tibet, learned about the history and Tibetan Buddhism, while enjoying spectacular mountain and river scenery. The trip was extremely well organized while feeling relaxed and well taken care of. The hotels were excellent, as was the driver who was very friendly and who drove very well and safely over long distances and mountain passes. The expertise and kindness shown by Tsedron while explaining all the sights really stood out and made the trip incredibly special. Overall, this was an exceptional and memorable trip, we would definitely use Travel China Guide again.
  • Clients: Thomas Sontag
  • Country: Brazil
Nov 3, 2024
1/15
Agate Travel (and Emily in particular!) did an incredible job helping me and my family with the paperwork to travel to Turkmenistan, which is perhaps the most difficult country for a Westerner to travel to. We were always given clear and exact information about the whole complicated process. The itinerary was exactly what we wanted, but even if it hadn’t been, Agate Travel affords you great freedom to customize your trip.

This was proven when, in the last minute, I decided to slot in a trip to Armenia in between the Turkmenistan trip and a Türkiye trip with another company. Despite the lack of time before my vacation, Emily, my Agate Travel Travel Consultant, managed to book the trip and customize it according to my desires.

Both trips were sensational, and the only hiccups I came across were because of the companies hired on Agate Travel’s behalf (guides, drivers, cars etc. were arranged by different, local companies, and Agate Travel served as an intermediary). As someone who’s been to 28 countries so far, I highly recommend both Armenia and Turkmenistan if you enjoy exotic trips where you get to know the countries thoroughly.