Our day was full of interesting sights and information provided by our fantastic guide Carol, who was a wealth of knowledge. Carol worked super hard taking care of us all day and everything went really smoothly. Thanks for a great day!

Helen Has been such a helpful guide to us! She even cares for the whole family members! Will recommend her in the more future!

Helen, our tour guide was amazing. She catered to all our needs and she was really kind and friendly. Even with our slow pace (with kids) we're still able to finish all itineraries in time.

She also went above and beyond to ensure you get the best pictures. She also recommended us the itinerary for our own free time the next day (before flight).

Driver was kind and punctual. Moon also expedited our reservations smoothly. No hassle.

I chose this option as was virtually the only small group tour on offer. Great attention and communication from the start and the guide, Roger, was first class. He was friendly and attentive and had an in depth knowledge of his subject. After the amazing Terracota Army, and an optional Lunch (do it, cheap and very good food) we ended the day on the city walls. Roger said 4 hours to do the circuit - it took me 2 and a half going like crazy. Take your time and maybe do half. Really cold, especially in the morning but it does mean less tourists and no queues. Great value and organization - don't hesitate to use this company

Enjoyed the tour, it was meant to be a small group until a family dropped out so I had a personal tour of sorts.

Everything was quick but not rushed. The guide Kevin was nice and I felt like I was able to see the highlights in Beijing that I wanted to see while on the 144 Hour visa.

had an amazing experience with Rita as our tour guide. Her extensive knowledge, engaging storytelling, and warm personality made the tour truly memorable. She was attentive to everyone's needs and went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic time. Thank you, Rita, for your professionalism and passion—you made this tour unforgettable!

Leslie at Travel China Guide helped me to plan out a private day tour for my family of 2 adults and 2 children in Shanghai. The process was very easy and I was left confident everything was planned well.

Our tour guide Ryan did a fantastic job looking after us on the day. He not only took us to all of the places we asked to go, (including a secret viewing area of Yu Garden), but also a nice non-tourist restaurant for lunch to give us a more authentic local food experience. The food was excellent.
He spent time explaining the history and meanings behind all of the places, which helped give us an overall understanding of what we were seeing. In China, everything has meaning.

I would be very happy recommending families book a private Shanghai tour with TCG and hope you get Ryan as your guide.

This group tour is worth it. It really recommended. To tour beautiful tour guide Ms. Helen is really amazing, nice, knowledgable. I love it and it was very informative interesting. She help us to understand the ancient Chinese History and culture. Most of all thank you for helping me when i got trouble of my entry pass to Forbidden City due to my wrong passport number entry when they buy my ticket. Make sure when you purchase only properly check your passport number before buying any group package online to avoid future problem. Overall experience Excellent.

We had an amazing experience with our guide, Bruce, who took us around Beijing! His knowledge of the city's history, culture, and local customs was impressive, allowing us to truly understand the landmarks and the stories behind them. Bruce was incredibly friendly, patient, and always ready to answer our questions. His recommendations for restaurants and local attractions were spot on, giving us the chance to experience Beijing beyond the typical tourist spots. Additionally, his ability to tailor the tour to our specific interests made the experience even more memorable. We highly recommend Bruce to anyone visiting Beijing who wants a guide that truly cares about every detail.

We had a great time in the Terracotta Army, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, and the Ancient City Wall. Celine, our guide, was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure that her group enjoy the tour. She even gave us her WeChat account so that we can ask her any question we might have after the tour. We truly appreciate her help and would recommend this tour!

We had an enriching day with Rita today as she shared detailed history of the areas that we had visited. Rita is an excellent and knowledgeable guide who took care of our needs well as our group was large with both elderly and young children. She was engaging and my children were reluctant to leave at the end of the tour. The pace of the tour was just right for our group and I would highly recommend this for anyone wishing to cover the major Xi'an sights in one day.

We had an unforgettable experience with Helen. Her passion for the local culture and history was contagious, making every stop fascinating and educational. She went above and beyond to ensure everyone in the group was engaged and comfortable, sharing stories and insights with genuine enthusiasm. Her friendliness made us feel like we were exploring with a long-lost friend. Highly recommend!

We had an amazing trip with Travel China Guide. Helen was fantastic. Her knowledge about the history of China and the sites are just wonderful. It helps us to understand much more about China, the people of China and their wonderful heritage. Helen also cares deeply about our needs and provides us with the excellent support. We cant be any happier and strongly recommend the tour with you.

A truly valuable asset to the company she works for – Travel China Guide - a tour guide whom I found to be very knowledgeable, friendly and caring. Upon our arrival at the airport round about 11.00 pm in the evening, Carol’s sincere greeting made us all feel warmly welcomed, and her detailed outline of our itinerary and the exciting things we could expect and do in Xian, rendered us all enthusiastically anticipating our adventure in this tour.

I was witness to her wealth of intelligence, patience & sensitivity, as well as remaining calm in situations that required thoughtfulness & imperturbability. One of our tour members regrettably had to leave the tour a few days after the tour began due to some unforeseen and unexpected news from home. Unfazed with the complexity of the issue - re-arranging the guest's transport from mid touring, checking out of accommodations, re-arrangements of flights, etc., Carol resolved the situation quietly and expertly. She made tremendous efforts to ensure the guest was aware at all times of the progress of assisting him to return home as speedily as possible, showing forbearance with the anxious guest. Her conduct was remarkably exemplary.

On another occasion, she showed empathy to a member who took ill & physically took the individual to the pharmacy when said individual required medication. I too benefitted from her kindness, as she waited patiently at the airport as I transferred some of the personal items from my checked luggage to my hand luggage, simultaneously ensuring that I was correctly boarded for the next leg of my journey.

Not only is Carol an excellent guide and communicator of the famous sites that we visited, she went beyond her call of duty and gave equal attention to every member in our tour group, ensuring that each individual’s needs were more than satisfactorily met. What I was most impressed about of Carol is the professional, responsible and accountable manner she conducted of herself. Carol is an exceptional tour guide and I can confidently say, without hesitation and in a heartbeat that I am more than willing join any tour that Carol Chen is the team leader.

The tour company did exactly what they promised. Promptly picked us up at PEK and took us to a wonderful hotel. Started in Beijing and saw the Forbidden City and other highlights. Next stop was Xian and Lily, our guide was exceptional. Very good English speaker and so knowledgeable about history. Saw the Terra Cotta Warriors. Next was Zhiang Jia je, which I think was the highlight of the tour. Seeing the National Park and seeing the mountains was so beautiful. Sonny, our guide was great and so funny! He was such a delight. Last stop was Shanghai and we were mesmerized at the sheer size. Great trip and the hotels that we stayed at were very nice! I would definitely recommend this tour. Warning: lots of walking required but it was worth it!

Kitty was fantastic! She was clear, easy to understand, and incredibly pleasant. We had an amazing time exploring the Forbidden City and walking along the Great Wall. Our group of nine came from different walks of life, all enjoying some time off from work. At first, I considered booking a private tour, but I’m so glad I opted for this small group experience instead. It was not only more affordable but also much more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend it!

We booked a customised trip from Datong to Pingyao and Xi’an through their site (https://www.travelchinaguide.com/), and it turned out to be an incredible experience with this travel agency, thanks to the excellent service provided by their team.

Our travel consultant, Kina, was exceptional—she gave prompt responses to all our queries and meticulously planned our trip. Her attention to detail gave us confidence in exploring the trip with them.

The drivers for our journey from Datong to Pingyao and then to Xi’an were fantastic. They were not only skilled at navigation and driving but also very helpful and easygoing. They had umbrellas, drinks, and other essentials ready for us, which was a thoughtful touch.

Our guide from Datong to Pingyao, Jack, was truly outstanding. He took care of everything, making the trip seamless and enjoyable. Jack was easy to communicate with, and his tour explanations were clear and engaging. He made an effort to understand our preferences for how we wanted the tour to be explained and even catered to our food preferences. He gave us invaluable tips for traveling in China, including advice on souvenirs—what to buy and what to avoid. He also made sure we had some personal time to explore and enjoy ourselves, which we truly appreciated.

In Xi’an, our guide Roger was very professional and knowledgeable. His expertise added depth to our understanding of the city’s history and culture, making our visit even more enriching.

Overall, this team provided an exceptional travel experience, and we highly recommend their services to anyone planning a trip to China!

I like this 1 full day trip with the proposed itinerary. Thanks to the loving tourist guide, Rocky who planned and told the best storytelling! He made the Beijing history becoming so interesting and easy to understand! Best part is he is a good photographer who took nice photos throughout the trip and share with us for free!! Thanks for the great memory!

This tour is a great way to experience a lot of the best sights Xi'an has to offer. Our tour guide Tracy was very informative and helpful. She ensured everyone was ok with everything, from helping the group order lunch, to hiring bicycles on the Ancient Wall. I would definitely recommend this tour for families.

We had a great Xian mini tour experience with tour guide - Ms Carol. Her excellent detailed introduction to the places of interest was awesome and we had gain vast knowledge about the historical places. We enjoyed the trip as a family of four very much. Thumbs up and well done for the excellent tour services. Highly recommended for those who wish to take up this tour with Ms Carol. :)

Visiting the Great Wall of China was a dream come true! We had a great day with Helen, our very nice and informative tour guide who gave us a lot of good information about the places we visited - The Tiananmen Square, Forbidden city and the Great Wall of China. She also gave us enough time to enjoy the places by ourselves and was very patient and nice all throughout. It was indeed a fantastic day tour - Xiexie, Helen

We emphatically recommend Travel China Guide service and our guide Tina. Like the title says, they are the best way to tour Beijing. They were the perfect balance of organization + flexibility + personalized service + value.

To start, they don't have a one-size-fits-all itinerary. You send them a message with your arrivial and departure dates, group size, and interests. Based on your input, they propose a plan and a price. The price was VERY reasonable for what we got - airport transfers in a private car, a great hotel in central Beijing with breakfast buffet, and touring with your guide and a private car.

We were not enthusiastic about joining a tour group, but decided to investigate this company. After I sent in our request, "Emily" replied the next day with their proposal. Emily was our consistent person for organizing the trip. Her proposal was for just the two of us with a private guide Tina. We had four full days available, but she recommended that we could hit all the main highlights in three days, and the fourth day would be a free day on our own. That sounds great, so we booked it. Payment is via domestic wire transfer to a bank in New York.

We arrived at 5pm local time into PKX Beijing Daxing airport which is about an hour's drive to central Beijing. Tina welcomed us as we exited immigration & customs and led us to the car at the curb. After traveling for so long, it was a great relief to turn over navigation to Tina and our driver. During the drive, Tina reviewed the schedule for the next few days. They got us to the hotel and made sure our check-in was uneventful and then let us go.

Over the next three days, we saw so much! I won't go into details because you can get that information in many places. This is a review of the company, not of Beijing as a place.

Having a private guide was so valuable! She had everything arranged well, with the right tickets at the right time. She took us to lightly-populated entrances and got us right in, while we saw throngs of people at other entrances. Other large groups were walking around and listening to their guide on a squawk box or headphones. We walked with Tina as she explained the history and cultural perspective of what we were experiencing. Not just the top level highlight, but she gave us really in-depth history and competing perspectives, and the evolvution of those perspectives over time. And not just the sights, but everything we saw. Do all couples take wedding photos in traditional costumes, or only the wealthy? What do her friends think about getting married and having children? How is the economy? What do people think about the USA? How did the city transition to all electric vehicles so rapidly? Since it was just us three, if we wanted to take more pictures here or spend more time there, or detour over to see that thing, or have lunch there, that all just flowed naturally. "Please show us how to use the subway." OK, we'll do that. We loved getting to know her story, the history of her family and extended family, and her views on current culture. She is now a friend and we look forward to welcoming her if she comes to our city.

Having a private car was also really valuable. We are supporters and users of public transportation, but the car really made the most of our precious time in Beijing. Tina and our driver would pick us up at the hotel in the morning and whisk us to our stops. The Beijing Zoo, Summer Palace, and Bird's Nest Stadium are all a ways away from other things, so we were very efficient in seeing those. Like having Tina as our private guide, the private car allowed us to tour at our own pace. It was also a nice little break in the action - sit down, water, air-conditioning, quiet. Ok, here we are at the next stop - Go Time!

When we return to China, we will re-connect with Tina and Travel China Guide.

We travelled to Xi’an with our two kids (6 and 9 year old) and Celine was our guide for the day. We hesitated hiring a guide but it was well worth it and we would have missed all her interesting and comments about the Terracotta Army and the city.
Highly recommended !

Our guide for the day was Roger.

He was on time as agreed at our hotel.
Our small group was just one other couple.
His spoken English was perfect and had a very good sense of humour.
He was very knowledgeable about China history. There was nothing he did not know about the Terracotta Warriors and the different Chinese dynasties.

Roger was adaptive and respectful to our individual needs.

He took us to a great restaurant for lunch before we continued our day in Xi'an visiting both the Small Goose Pagoda and the City Wall.

From the very first contact with Travel China Guide, their travel consultant Kina Lu was very helpful and adaptive to our requirements.

My childhood dream was to meet the Giant Panda and Bella our guide made sure that I experienced our day to the full.

Her English was perfect and was very friendly and understanding our needs for the day.

Her knowledge of the panda and also of the irrigation system was great and we learnt so much from her.

We were truly sad to end the day and say goodbye. We wanted to take Bella home with us as after spending the day with her she felt like family.

11 day tour - Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangzhou, Guilin, Shanghai,
This is a wonderful trip packed with things to see and experience. If you are looking for a slow trip to shop, rest and relax this is NOT a trip for you. If you want to learn as much as you can about China culture and history in a short time this is the tour. Each of the Cities offer a different experience. Bottom Line this was a very nice tour and the Tour company was responsive to all needs and desires. The group started as 12. Some had shorter tours and left at day 8. As I prepared for the tour Travel Guild China was available to give advice. Ashley responded quickly and with detail on any questions I had. I will give some hints learned at the end of this review.

When I landed at the airport A tour guild was waiting for me with a sign as I exited the airport. She met up with a driver and gave me a brief history on the drive to the hotel. Jenny was very accommodating. At my request the driver stopped at an ATM before going to the hotel. In Beijing we Started the day at The Great Wall. I traveled in Mid November. After the peak season. I had expected cold windy weather but was pleasantly surprised. I was a lovely day and we had about an hour to hike along the wall and see the ramparts and other features. This has always been on my bucket list so I had much of the history of this site and the other sites we visited in Beijing. We also visited Other sites in Beijing included Forbidden City, and a n Acrobat show. the Panda Kitty our tour guild was tried hard but was lacking in her knowledge at several of the sites. I informed Ashley with the travel China Guild the tour company and she provided a cash refund to the entire group for the inconvenience. Other sites in Beijing included Forbidden City, and an Acrobat show.

In Xi'an We were met by Lilly at the airport. Lilly was a knowledgeable and organized tour guild. Xian is the City with the long history of China. Starting back at the 1st emperor who built the famous terracotta warriors. My trip was in mid November after the peak season and before it gets too cold. The crowds at the terracotta soldiers were small and allowed us to spend some time and really see them. We then walked over to the house of the farmer who discovered the terracotta warriors. He is getting very old but took some time to sign a book about the soldiers. We then went to a shop to learn how the soldiers were made. We each made our own terra cotta solider. We visited a nice Buddhist temple and made an offering of incense. We ended the day with a dumpling dinner and show that was fabulous. The next morning we got up early to do Tai Chi in the park next to the City wall. Some touring at the museum and pagoda filled the rest of the day. The group then met up for drinks on the 51st floor of our lovely hotel to admire views of the City.

Samantha was the Guild in Guilin. Samantha was also an excellent guild who clearly spoke about the sites in her City. Guilin is a City of natural beauty. It is the background used in most Chinees art. Guilin is also the location for the 4 minorities in China. The Meow people were lovely in their silver outfits. We spent a day on a river cruise to Yangzhou admiring the lovely sites. The lovely weather seemed to follow us. I was told it had rained before we arrived but our weather was sunny and nice. We visited a small local farm. We stayed late in Yangzhou to see a show directed by the same man who directed the Olympic opening ceremonies. The show featured about 7000 performers over water with the mountains as he scenery. Then a bus ride back. The next morning we has a City tour of Guilin and some free time to explore on our own. The people were super friendly and you certainly felt safe everywhere.

The next and last stop was Shanghai. A really modern big City with the worlds second tallest building and a very European feeling. Expensive shops like Cartier everywhere. Ran our guild spoke perfect English and shared all about his City. It was interesting to see hundreds of years of history in the middle of a vibrant City. He as able to adjust the tour based on what the group wanted.

Some Tips:
China Censors everything on the internet. Wifi exists everywhere but unless you use the government apps in Madeiran it is useless. I was able to access all the installed apps (including Google). I use mint mobile and paid $20 for a 10 day international data plan. Install google translate and download simplified Chinese to your phone. The Great Fire Wall is one of the most difficult things in traveling to China. Some in the group had multiple VPN's and could not access email, or social medias. WhatsApp and similar things do not work. The guilds use WeChat to communicate. you can install it while you are in the country. WeChat and Alipay are used by most for payment. Locals do not use cash. even beggars asked for money with Alipay. ATM's are available at the banks for cash. Visa is accepted at most of the tourist places but not the street vendors.

This trip to Yunnan was one of my most memorable trip traveling together with my family. We visited Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-la. Each town has its own unique charm and character. The scenery is just breathtaking at every stops. From Kunming, we traveled to Hongtudi famous for its stunning and colorful mountainous scenery. In Dali, we learned about the local artistic embroidery. Unfortunately we did not get to see much in Erhai Lake due to the rainy weather. In Lijiang we visited Yulong (Jade Dragon) snow mountain and were glad we made it to the Yak alpine meadow at an elevation around 3700m. We also had the opportunity to spend some time with a Naxi family. In Shangri-la, we visited a Tibetan family and learned about their culture and and tried the yak milk tea. There were just too many unforgettable moments to mention. Many thanks to our travel consultant Amy Jian at Travel China Tour Guide to set up this trip for us.

Great time seeing the terracotta soldiers, the pagodas, and the Muslim Quarter. Our guide, Carol, is clearly knowledgeable and experienced; she was friendly and helpful the entire trip. From the moment she picked us up from the airport to the end of the tour, she managed the varying requests of our group members with skill. We had food allergies that Carol handled, and when we needed medicine she even accompanied us to the pharmacy in her downtime to help translate for us. I am very impressed with the itinerary and the accommodations, and I would recommend a tour with Carol to everyone!

I was warmly greeted by Rocky, my tour guide, at the hotel. Being the last one to be picked up, we headed straight to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. It was bitter cold, but that didn’t stop Rocky one bit, he was very informative, had a good sense of humor and equipped with his camera, shooting pictures of the sights and of the people in the group, it was like bringing along your own photographer! Next stop was the highlight of the trip, the Great Wall. On the way to the Great Wall, Rocky arranged lunch at the restaurant, and we arrived with all the food ready to go, perfectly planned. The Great Wall was amazing, not crowded at all, we had plenty of time to explore and take pictures. On the way back to the hotel, Rocky shared his photos with us! I can’t wait to get back hotel to see them! I highly recommend this trip and Rocky.

We did the 14 day Beijing to China trip. It was an absolutely fabulous trip from the minute we arrived we were really looked after after by great guides, First in Beijing by Kitty, then Carol Chen in X'ian. Kevin in Chengdu, and Sophie Lee in Shanghai, they all spoke great English, where very knowledgeable on their area and went out of their way to make a memorable experience for us all. The choice of hotels and locations were perfect, the 3 day Cruise down the Yantzee is a must (but upgrade your allocated restaurant to VIP it's not expensive but it is quieter than the main one). I would especially like to thank Sophie Lee for assisting us with a problem in Shanghai that she took onboard and sorted for us. Would really recommend this tour and TravelChinaGuide.