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The trip through China was fantastic
The trip through China was fantastic, a full on trip with lots of diversity and experiences. It is busy, so be prepared for early starts to ensure you get the most o...
Infrastructure is overwhelming!
A quick paced tour that covers a lot of ground so a good level of fitness is required. We saw some amazing sights such as the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, live s...
Absolutely excellent.
An excellent trip in every way. Fascinating, good value for money, well planned, with varied activities both included and optional. Travelling mostly by train meant ...
It turned out to be an excellent trip.
Just back from an 10 day trip to Bangkok, Hong Kong & Dubai and wanted to say how glad we are to have booked through Indus Travel. This was our first trip throug...
Precisely what I wanted
I got what I wanted. I wanted to see the ethnic groups -- not the Han o...
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Pros, cons and tips
This is a review of the Uniworld China + Tibet + Yangtze tour in June, 2019, taken by my wife (80) and me (77). Since knowledge of a reviewer helps readers to judge...
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Julie
Jan 2017
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Amazing days of wonderful excursions
Just got off a fantastic trip on the Red River on RV Angkor Pandaw. It was an amazing 10 days of wonderful excursions, delicious food & an AWESOME crew. THE guid...
China's Hidden Gem
While China is a very hectic, very overwhelming country, it is also a country filled with incredible natural beauty. For the average tourist, these beautiful sites a...
Beautiful, fun, great-value river cruise on the Yang-Tze River
We had a great time on this cruise. My wife and I chose this as the end of our 3 week adventurous honeymoon throughout Western rural china. It was also our first ri...
Victoria Jenna “an unreservedly positive experience”
Victoria Jenna “an unreservedly positive experience” Sailed the VICTORIA JENNA , on a 7 nite/8 day cruise Chongqing to Yichang (return), April 2016. Can easily s...
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Outstanding!
We've just returned from our 12-day tour of China and there's only one adjective to describe the service of Ritz tour guides and drivers: OUTSTANDING! The five-star ...
First trip to China and we loved it!
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...
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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