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James Cooper
A well-planned first trip to China
This was our first time visiting China and the route made a lot of sense for first-time travelers. We especially appreciated having the same contact person before and during the trip. The Terracotta Warriors day was excellent, and the hotel locations made evening walks easy in both Beijing and Shanghai.
Dr. Hans M?ller
The Silk Road exceeded all my historical expectations
I have been interested in Silk Road history since university, so the 12 Days Silk Road Adventure was a dream come true. The Mogao Caves at Dunhuang are one of the most astonishing things I have ever seen ? 492 caves filled with Buddhist art spanning 1,000 years. The guides had specialized knowledge and our cave tour felt like a private lecture from a museum curator. Jiayuguan Fort at sunset, camel trekking at the Singing Sand Dunes, the ancient city ruins of Jiaohe near Turpan ? each stop outdid the last. The logistics were flawless despite covering remote areas. This company clearly has deep relationships with local operators.
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Grace Lim
Singapore
✉️ DirectShort trip but we covered a lot
We only had limited vacation time, so the 10-day highlights route suited us well. The days were full, but not chaotic, and we never felt pushed through attractions too quickly. Shanghai at the end was a nice contrast after Beijing and Xi'an.
Sophie Keller
Germany
✉️ DirectBeautiful scenery and easy logistics
The scenery around Yangshuo was my favorite part of the trip. Bikes, river views, small villages ? it felt very different from the big cities earlier in our vacation. Everything was arranged clearly, so we could just enjoy the days instead of worrying about transport details.
Fran?ois Dupont
France
✉️ DirectTr?s bonne organisation sur place
Le circuit de 10 jours ?tait bien ?quilibr?. Les transferts ?taient ponctuels, les h?tels ?taient pratiques pour visiter, et le programme ?tait clair chaque soir pour le lendemain. Xi'an a ?t? notre ?tape pr?f?r?e, surtout la visite des remparts et du quartier musulman.
William & Patricia Chen
Singapore
✉️ DirectFrom Li River karst to Yangtze gorges ? China's two great rivers in one trip
The 13 Days from Li River to the Yangtze is a beautifully conceived itinerary connecting China's two most iconic river landscapes. The Li River bamboo raft from Guilin to Yangshuo in morning mist with karst peaks ? being there in person made me understand why people fall in love with China. Then the Yangtze Three Gorges cruise: completely different in scale ? epic rather than delicate. The combination makes perfect sense. Our guide arranged a cooking class in Yangshuo where we went to the morning market first and chose our own ingredients. The French chef at our Three Gorges cruise ship dinner was a welcome surprise. An absolutely world-class trip.
James & Sarah Norton
United Kingdom
✉️ DirectShort on time? This 6-day tour is pure gold
With only 6 days to spare, the 6 Days Beijing & Shanghai Tour was perfect. Two of the world's great cities, beautifully contrasted. In Beijing our guide took us to a dumpling-making class in a real Hutong family home ? completely off the tourist trail and absolutely delicious. The Forbidden City at our own pace and Tiananmen Square at dawn with almost no other tourists. Then high-speed train to Shanghai ? one of the most exciting train journeys in the world at 350km/h. The contrast with modern Shanghai was electric. Our guide arranged rooftop cocktails overlooking the Bund for our last evening. Perfect trip, perfect service.
Charles & Elizabeth Hartley
United States
✉️ DirectThe Yangtze cruise was the highlight of our entire China trip
We booked the 11 Days Best Yangtze River Cruise and the river section was even better than we hoped. Watching the Three Gorges unfold from the deck of the Victoria cruise ship, passing through the enormous locks at the Three Gorges Dam, and taking a wooden sampan up the narrow Shennong Stream with local trackers ? these are images I will carry forever. The pre-cruise portion in Beijing and Xi'an was excellently paced. Our guide arranged a private behind-the-scenes tour of the terracotta warrior restoration laboratory ? not normally open to tourists. The cruise itself was first-class: five-course dinners, enrichment lectures on Three Gorges history, and a very friendly international group.