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Our guide was wonderful as well as the different guides who...
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Great tour‼️ The best tour guides, very helpful and...
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Adrienne
Apr 2025
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On the whole a great itinerary. I would drop the Sunderbans though, since the chance of seeing any wildlife while sailing for hours up and down the middle of the riv...
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Rebecca
Nov 2024
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This was a wonderful tour with a great itinerary and I really enjoyed the contrast between Kolkata and Bhutan, although wouldn't have liked to start in Bhutan and en...
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Brian
Nov 2024
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What we saw and what we did led by our expert guide was very special. It was the sheer variety of the experiences. The stand out being the walk up to the Tigers Nest...
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Trusted Customer
Nov 2024
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Discover Darjeeling and Bhutan
On the whole a good trip but some things could have been better,towels in some hotels were threadbare and dirty. Also the night under canvas seemed unnecessary and u...
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Darius
Nov 2024
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Would recommend this tour to anybody. There were just so many different experiences involved. Personally I found a couple of days on a boat in the Sundarbans the p...
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Andrew
Nov 2024
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Discover Darjeeling and Bhutan
Tremendous experience from start to finish. Would highly recommend., Great value for money and an investment in yourself. Expertly guided by Udaya Sherchand, every r...
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Trusted Customer
Nov 2024
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A very good trip. Apart from an almost 2 hour wait at the airport on arrival (for someone who’d missed their flight connection) it was all very good indeed. Explor...
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Alexandra
Oct 2024
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Travelling as as single person i find Explore group holidays a good way of seeing countries and places i wouldn’t go to alone. I enjoy the groups company finding lik...
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Anthony
May 2024
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Discover Darjeeling and Bhutan
It is an interesting itinerary with various modes of transport. Tour leader was excellent. He took good care of us. We attended two different festival which was a go...
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Trusted Customer
Nov 2023
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Discover Darjeeling and Bhutan
Visiting the Tiger's Nest monastery
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Trusted Customer
Nov 2023
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Imbalace of travel and seeing. Too much travel time especially to rather pointless places. F ex trip to Sunderbans. First day 11 hours on a boat. Following day anoth...
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Pippa
Nov 2023
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Discover Darjeeling and Bhutan
It was a fantastic, almost overwhelming experience. Incredible views of the Himalayas, wonderful Sunderbans, great itinerary. Completely exceeded my expectations, an...
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Trusted Customer
Nov 2023
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Bhutan was an amazing place
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Trusted Customer
Nov 2023
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Climbing Tiger's Nest in Bhutan.
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Belinda
Nov 2023
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Trek to Tigers Nest Monastery
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Trusted Customer
Nov 2023
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Discover Darjeeling and Bhutan
The itinerary was excellent, with such a variety of different and interesting settings. From the chaos of Kolkata to the calm waters of the Sundarbans to the cool de...
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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