4.8/5 Excellent
Excellent
881
Great
197
Average
14
Disappointing
2
Terrible
0
China Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Clara Morales
Jul 2024
This trip was a wonderful adventure and learning about history, cultural traditions, sharing with local people. Climbing the great wall and contact with the land whe...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Since I love ancient history, Beijing and Xian were awesome! Am not a city person, so the last minute add-on of the water town near Shanghai was most enjoyed. Highl...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Too short- 10 days minus 2 travel days, so this itinerary is just 8 days. Then travel days to different cities, you lost a day at the airport. A lot to see, a lot of...
Jeanne Maniscalco
Apr 2024
The China tour was amazing. Much to surprise and joy there was a good amount of walking. It’s helpful to keep in mind that visiting places like the Great Wall, Ter...
Overall, the trip was excellent. This was my first time with Intrepid but I have taken several similar trips (Tucan). The tour leader (Kris) was excellent and the ac...
Emma was an excellent group leader- very friendly, helpful and polite. We really liked her suggested restaurant and activity recommendations and felt that they were ...
Excellent Guide. Good Itinerary.
A well put together itinerary from Intrepid and my tour guide Emma Guo was fantastic. She made herself available to the group 24 hours with added information on loca...
I had a amazing time during this trip. China Experience is a very good to see a lot of spots in China. That only negative point was that we couldn't see the Forbidde...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
Our tour leader wanted to do a good job, but his English skills are not that good. He often failed to communicate clearly or sufficiently with us. He didn't tell m...
Andrew
Apr 2024
China is a phenomenal destination and everyone should go to dispel all the negative stereotypes that are thrown at us by a right wing media. The Wall reminds one th...
Poorly-chosen itinerary. Crappy hotels with no air-conditioning, broken fridges, clogged showers, and smoked-through "non-smoking" rooms. No meals, no transport: you...
Poorly-chosen itinerary. Crappy hotels with no air-conditioning, broken fridges, clogged showers, and smoked-through "non-smoking" rooms. No meals, no transport: you...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
This trip was fabulous. Our travel director Kevin brought the history and culture of China alive for us through his extensive knowledge, attention to detail, unfail...
What a wonderous experience is Bhutan with G Adventures' National Geographic. Those that only visit Paro are missing out on experiencing the true essence that Bhutan...
Well organized tour that provided good value for the cost. The activities were interesting, and the accommodations and food were good. The quality of the guide also ...
Too much driving on the bad roads. Takes too long to go anywhere. ...
The trip was magical. Bhutan is remote and beautiful. The people are kind and gentle. We spent 12 days there which didn't seem nearly enough time. The tour provided ...
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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