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Very good trip
Very good trip. Will travel with Explore again.
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Nepal, where my heart resides...
It's hard to describe how a place can grab your imagination and steal your heart, but Nepal does just that. This journey into the Mustang region revealed yet another...
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Mustang - The Trek of Treks
Personally, the Mustang Trek was as much a pilgrimage as it was a trek. At 71 with several recent operations, I knew this was going to be a most interesting adventur...
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Forbidden Kingdom of Lo Trek
It really was a fantastic trip. Everything was well organised and on schedule. I thought this trip was very top notch and special having local guides and porters. It...
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Stellar trip to Mustang:)
This was just an amazingly awesome experience. I've wanted to know what the Tibetan plateau was like, and now I really know. Not just from pictures, but the experien...
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Upper Mustang - Nepal
Best trek I have been on, well organised, great food (3 chefs) and awesome guides, porters. The remote villages, mountains, the people, the chant/music of the Monks ...
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Time Travel
Once you leave the tea house in Jomsom, headed for the Upper Mustang, you enter a different world. You slowly begin to travel back in time to an agrarian existence, ...
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A Wake Up Call
People forge lives for themselves in the most harsh conditions and our trek into the Mustang
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A Great Adventure!
Just returned from my Upper Mustang trip. What an adventure...
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Kindom of Lo
For the real adventures, this is a trip of a lifetime. It can be tough, and at times uncomfortable, but to see a hidden region so remote and beautiful, so untouched ...
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Upper Mustang and Forbidden Kingdom of Lo-Manthang
This is a trip of a lifetime! The endless landscape
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Mustang, Truly an Adventure
After having traveled with Active Adventures in the past, my expectations for this trip were high but they were exceeded in every respect. The people of Nepal are th...
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Mustang Trek
Tremendous trek, and would rate it one of best I have done. Gokul and his team were truly great -, organised, sensational food , good fun and looking after our safet...
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A Place Like No Other
Our journey in the Mustang Region of Nepal took us to a place that is somewhat out of step with the Western World we live in. As a destination it has beautiful scene...
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Trip of a Lifetime!
This was the trip of a lifetime. We walked from Jomsom to Lo Manthang, and beyond, over 100 miles in 12 days. Each day presented new challenges: high passes up to 13...
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Mustang Was an Amazing Trip That Delivered on So Many Levels
The tremendous organisation by Active Adventures meant everything was covered even when the unexpected happened. The Guides, our local support team and the other peo...
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Trip of a Lifetime for Body, Mind, and Soul
Having done an Active trip in New Zealand a few years ago, I was prepared for great hikes, amazing scenery, and excellent hospitality. I wasn't prepared for how much...
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Awesome trip!
Being that this was my first trek ever, I really picked a great one. Mel and Arjun were great guides and very attentive to the trekkers making sure we were well hydr...
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Forbidden Kingdom of Lo Trek
One of the best trips ever
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Trekking Nepal's Mustang - Challenge and Discovery
As far as treks go, this Active trek is unparalleled. Twelve days of stunning scenery, challenging climbs, wonderful food and good company. And throughout, meeting a...
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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