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This was my family and me's first trip to China and we loved it! We were so glad we chose to go with Ritz Tours.... Also, I had so much fun on the trip to China that I made a YouTube video about it

Ritz Tours

Beijing 3 nights 4 days

Exodus Adventure Travels

Intrepid Travel

Explore!

Trafalgar

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Intertrips

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Senior Discovery Tours

Insider Journeys

Great Tibet Tour

Have low expectations and be positive was the motto of our guide.  My own 
expectations were exceeded! We got to see so many great things
Pandas! I booked this trip over any other because we go to visit the panda 
breeding centre.  They are the most cuddliest and most adorable creatures. 
Whilst we were there we watched one get a bucket stuck on its head to one 
falling out of a tree.

Yangshou with its Karst mountains! I love the countryside and this place was 
just stunning. We had rain most days we were there but the mist rolling 
across the mountains is just beautiful. A nice break from the busy crowds of 
the city too.

The great Wall - Just wow! Even more breath taking in real life.


Dragon was very efficient and organised. He told us what we needed to know 
and what was happening a few days before it happened. He made us aware of 
optional extras that we could partake it. The motto of the trip was to have 
low expectations and to be positive. Dragon would often give us the worst 
case scenario and prepare us for the worst which meant we were never 
disappointed or surprised. And most things actually proved to be okay or to 
exceed our new expectations.

Dragon was very helpful and supportive. My luggage got misplaced on a 
different coach and after a few phone calls managed to get it back quickly 
and without fuss. There was also a problem with my passport number. The 
office had pre booked my train tickets with my old passport number and so 
wouldn't pass the security check but after the first incident, Dragon managed 
to sort extra tickets so this wasn't a problem further along the road.

Although not forth coming with information, Dragon knew alot and would give 
you all the information that he could give.  No problems with translation.


Don't drink the water.

You don't need to cover your legs for temples and things.

We were supplied with bike helmets for our bike ride and had the option to 
hire some at other places. So no need to take your own.

Don't flush the loo roll.

Walk the steps up to the great wall. It's tough but if only a few of you do 
it you get that section of the wall to yourself for a good hour before you 
see everyone else that comes via the cable cars. Great opportunity for solo 
photos too.

Practise with chopsticks before you come - its great fun to learn before you 
come and sometimes forks can be hard to find.

Good trainers will get you through this trip! Lots of walking.

Don't upgrade on the boat. We saved £50 and got to eat with the locals. We 
couldn't speak to them directly but I enjoyed watching how they used their 
chopsticks.

If you only pay for one extra activity, do the night show at the Li River, 
Worlds largest natural theatre. Breathtakingly beautiful!

Make sure exodus send you the exodus luggage tags - helps porters know that 
your luggage is all the same.

Take an extra SD card, your going to need it!!

One your packed, take half the clothes and double your spending money!


If you want to go to China just once and see as much as possible, this is the 
trip to do it.

If your a solo person this is the trip for you. A large group of 16 means you 
never feel lonely but you can still do things on your own if you want too.

A great way to see all the great things in China

Imperial China & Yangtze River Cruise

Kris was an excellent guide with detailed knowledge on the Nation and people 
of China. Answered questions with a easily to understand words. There is 
little rest save for travelling, trains, river cruise and Flight all went 
well. The trip notes mentioned long Station Platforms, this was true however 
due to Station location  a walk of 700 to 900 meters was often required, many 
with large bags required help.
The use of ATMs to obtain cash in Cities is available, however not in rural 
areas as much.  Very few Business take European Cards, as cash is widely 
used.
A number, the River Cruise, cycling in villages, seeing the old part which 
will soon be gone, with an excellent guide in all ways.


An excellent guide in all ways.


Travel light, you may have to carry you bag up 2 flights of stairs and walk 
900 meters to the Bus. Draw out cash in large centres. Listen to you guide 
and perhaps take notes. My bag was 14 kg, so not difficult, able to help 
others.


If you want to see some of old China go soon.

A great trip, who have interest and energy

This is not a restful trip. It is full on from the start but it gave us 
everything we wanted to see in China and our guide Kris made it very easy for 
us. She had a good sense of humour and warned us if there was anything she 
thought might be difficult for us. Be prepared for crowds. Most of the 
tourist sights are busy with Chinese tourists, especially the Terracotta 
Warriors and the Pandas at Chengdu.
It was a great holiday. The Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, the pandas, the 
Three Gorges, Jangshuo and the Three Kingdoms show. Couldn’t pick one out. 
A possible improvement might be to take another overnight train rather than 
have the overnight stop in Wuhan. After visiting the dam we travelled for one 
and a half days on a series of trains and coaches whereas getting an 
overnight train would have been more restful.


Kris was a great group leader - funny, patient, informative and took care of 
everybody. She is one of the best guides we have had and we have done quite a 
few Exodus holidays.


Travel light. I would suggest not more than 15KG and wheeled luggage. You 
will be moving around a lot.
Take toilet roll and hand gel with you when outside the hotel. Pack a mug, 
spoon , tea bags and coffee as hot water is available on trains and at 
airports. Don't expect cold milk though, take powdered if you like your tea 
white - it wasn't always available except in better hotels. Laundry is cheap 
to do in Jangshuo.
The Three Kingdoms show was fantastic. Can't comment on the others but the 
rest of the group thought all shows were good, especially the acrobatic show 
in Shanghai. Carry money and passport at all times. Take cash as credit cards 
can't be used when the group leader is organising meals etc. The trip notes 
were about right in terms of what you need for money. China is not as cheap 
as you might think. Shanghai was the only place we used credit cards and even 
then not everywhere.
Luggage is X- rayed before you get on trains and flammables and sharp objects 
( even scissors) may be confiscated. We got away with a penknife but one of 
our group had their aerosol deodorant confiscated. Keep power packs and 
camera batteries in hand luggage, even leaving Shanghai. They will get you to 
open your luggage even after you have handed it over at check in. You will 
need sunscreen and insect repellent. Trainers were fine, walking boots not 
needed, but you will be walking quite a lot. If you upgrade to first on the 
overnight train you will get your own loo and 2 in a cabin (£70 each). Some 
of the group thought this was definitely a plus. Accommodation on the boat 
was better than I expected ( not necessary to upgrade) but it is worth 
upgrading for the food as it means you will eating with a group of 30-40, 
rather than 300.

This was my first trip outside of Europe, and I recommend it to anyone who 
wants to step outside their travel comfort-zone and immerse themselves in a 
completely different culture. This particular itinerary is excellent, as you 
visit a wide array of landscapes and landmarks. An important consideration is 
that China is changing so fast. If you go now you can still see both the old 
and the new side-by-side, which is really interesting. It is also the sort of 
place where for all but the most intrepid I think it's necessary to go on an 
organised tour with a guide to translate/explain/direct everything and 
drivers to navigate the road system.
It's so hard to choose. I think it would have to be visiting the Forbidden 
City in Beijing. This was the very heart of a civilization, and I was amazed 
by the size of the complex and the richness of meaning behind all of its 
structures and components.


Leon was incredible. He was exceptionally well organised and knowledgeable. 
He never seemed to tire and always had the energy to answer extra questions 
and arrange extra trips out. He made each person in the group feel valued as 
an individual, and always acted in a calm and professional manner.


1. In the words of a local guide, China is having a 'toilet revolution'! 
There are a surprisingly large number of public toilets available at frequent 
intervals, though bring your own loo roll and hand sanitiser.
2. Don't underestimate the VISA process. It is far more involved than for 
most countries, and UK travellers will have to visit a national centre to get 
their fingerprints taken. (From word of mouth in our group, the Edinburgh and 
Manchester centres were easier to deal with than the London centre, which is 
busier. I'm not sure about the Belfast centre).
3. Pack a range of clothing (in layers). As the distances travelled are huge, 
the climate will change a lot through the trip.
4. All the hotels we stayed in had both American-style and Australian-style 
plug sockets in the rooms, so either of those travel adaptors would be fine.
5. ATMs are available at frequent intervals throughout the trip, so although 
you will be expected to pay for most things in cash, you don't need to bring 
all of it in advance.

This trip ticks all the boxes to immerse yourself in Chinese culture and 
history.
Seeing the Terracotta army in all its glory was a lifelong ambition and 
didn’t disappoint


 From the first minute to the last, Avan was a perfect ambassador for his 
wonderful Country - full of knowledge, always resourceful and flexible to our 
needs as well as having a great sense of humour which made the trip swing 
along - we had lots of fun along the way.


Whilst the advice was to prepare for steps and long platforms, in reality 
wheeled suitcases were absolutely fine and  negotiating the train stations 
was easy even in the busy summer holiday period.


The trip is quite demanding with the heat in the summer and large crowds, but 
the variety of options are huge and the sights keep rolling along for the 
whole trip - a total immersion in China which was unforgettable!

Impressive and full of variety whilst still feeling welcoming & friendly

Peter Wong was a very good guide. He explained in detail the history of China 
from the early ages until the present day. I found the trip very educational. 
The fastness of landscapes, with high rise flats, went on forever. The train 
stations were enormous and larger than most airports. The motorways didn't 
seem to have any traffic jams because they were gigantic, and they were 
numerous in number. The culture was interesting, and I enjoyed the operas and 
dance, and there belief in Buddha.  The great wall was very impressive, and I 
really enjoyed walking it, for me it was the highlight of the trip. The 
terracotta worriers were amazing, and I also was captivated by the Pandas. 
The overall experience was mind blowing, but I would not like to live there.  
I would like to mention the cooking class.  Would this class be better held 
later in the day, as most of us were very full up so soon after breakfast. I 
would like to thank all of those involved with the planning and organisation 
of this trip.
The great Wall


very informative, he certainly knows his history.


to have the cooking class later than so soon after breakfast.


As I have already explained in the first section of the questionnaire. The 
group as a whole got along well, any problems that we encountered were soon 
solved by Peter.

China Culture Tours & Packages Tour & Trip Reviews

First trip to China and we loved it!