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Overall, the trip was excellent. This was
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
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.
Excellent Guide. Good Itinerary.
A well put together itinerary from Intrepid
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
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...
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May 2024
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Walk the Great Wall + Xian
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...
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Andrew
Apr 2024
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Walk the Great Wall + Xian
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...
Fantastic trip
Fantastic trip. Besides the value the trip was well organized and the tour guides were extremely helpful. My opinion of China has completely changed. Very positive. ...
Intertrips: 9-Day New Splendid China, starts in Beijing ends in Shanghai 4-12 December 2024.
Intertrips: 9-Day New Splendid China, starts in Beijing ends in Shanghai 4-12 December 2024. On this trip I was lucky enough to arrive a day early at Chunhuiyuan Res...
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Wonderful tour!
Wonderful tour! We saw so much and got a great feel for Chinese living. Our guide in Beijing - Maggie - was exceptional. Cons: would have liked another day in Shangh...
Highly recommend this trip!
My husband and I just returned from a 10-day China trip. I was initially intrigued by the low price but upon return can only say it was superior on all levels. Daisy...
Overall I am very happy with my trip.
We did a tour for 10 days through Intertrips. We found a deal through Groupon which was $649 10-day tour, leaving the day before Thanksgiving 2019 and returning Dec ...
It was more than any of us ever expected.
We just returned home a few weeks ago from a fantastic 10-day trip of China through intertrips. It was more than any of us ever expected. I travel with my two sister...
Very fast moving with full days
Very fast moving with full days. Lilly and Henry were very helpful guides and kept us informed about what we were seeing with lots of tips on what else we could do. ...
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To say that InterTrips exceeded my expectations
To say that InterTrips exceeded my expectations, on this 10 Day China Tour, would be an understatement. From the initial booking to dropping our group off at the air...
Fantastic trip
Fantastic trip. Besides the value the trip was well organized and the tour guides were extremely helpful. My opinion of China has completely changed. Very positive. ...
the entire trip was very low stress.
Anni Wang helped me booking this trip. It was all taken care of and t...
You will not regret it.
Went on this with my wife for our two year belated honeymoon and have no regrets. You get a real taste of China by going to historic and cultural sites in metro Beij...
Amazing trip!
Amazing trip! Thanks to InterTrips for a meticulously planned, very organized, and well orchestrated tour of China. My family's experience was great from start to fi...
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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