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An unforgettable trip
Although the trip only lasted for four days, the local guide took us to understand the culture of Tibet and visited many iconic scenic spots in Tibet, such as Potala...
Amazing trip to Lhasa City
We are very lucky to be guided by a knowledgeable tour guide. He can provide in great information on the history, culture and life of the Tibetan. What an amazing to...
Amazing tour and operator!
Our tour guide is very professional and knowledgeable. It provides lots of useful information when we are in Tibet. With the help of the tour guide and Great Tibet t...
Amazing Tibet Tour
I want to thank Pradip and his tour company for organizing for me the trip. Everything was well organized. Travel guides in Kathmandu and Pokhara were very nice, pol...
Road trip to Tiobet from Nepal
I found that this agency is reliable, cheap and best for service. I highly recommend this agency who going to visit Nepal and Tibet. I hope I will do some other trip...
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Peregrine the best
I used Peregrine Treks and Tours for my 2 weeks long Nepal and Tibet Tour. Two days of hiking and two day tours, plus a mountain flight on Buddha Air. I also arrange...
2 weeks in Nepal and Tibet
My friend and I have just returned from a 2 week trip to Nepal and Tibet organised by Peregrine Tours and Treks. I have only positive things to say about them. Every...
Roof of the world
We are a group of 6 people recently visited Nepal and Tibet on a wonderful 13-day tour organized by Peregrine Tours & Treks. Everything went smoothly! We were pa...
Well organized tour
I loved the trip. It was very well organised and the people who were running the ...
Himalayan Tour
I just end my tour and it was an amazing experience! Pradip was very kind and organize the trip according to my desires, he was very flexible. He was like a friend a...
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Professional Tour operator
Attention to formalities and any personal preferences throughout the trek were very professional. Enjoyed every moment and input from the trekking support team membe...
Amazing Job of Pradip
I am just finishing up my tour and can say that Pradip has done an amazing job organizing it. Everything was on time, he altered an itinerary the way was convenient ...
A Spiritual Adventure
It was the most special trip of my life, a spiritual adventure in every sense of the word. The trip covered three countries and brought me different cultural enjoyme...
Beautiful and smooth
We visited lots of beautiful places around Lhasa. Our guide was smart and helpful. The visits were smooth and meaningful. The landscapes were breathtaking. We really...
Great Experience
We had a wonderful trip in Tibet, and Great Tibet Tour company made it all work smoothly. Our tour guide was terrific with good information, friendly, and easy to un...
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A trip across Three Countries
Being able to visit three Buddhist places in one trip is very happy for me because I am a devout Buddhist. Feel the Buddhist culture of the three countries, although...
Brilliant tour
We are interested in Tibetan Buddhism, history and lamas. When we arrived in Tibet, we were stunned by the pious pilgrims and Buddhists in front of the temples and m...
From Lhasa to Kathmandu to Paro/Timphu
Great experience! Tons of breathtaking places all the way. The drivers were all polite and responsible. And the guides were capable and very friendly. Especially Gya...
Fantastic Lhasa /Shigatse/ Everest Base Camp Private Tour
Our family of 4, with children aged 12 and 16, had limited time to visit Tibet, so we decided on a private tour. Catherine in Great Tibet Tour was very easy to work ...
Great guide, smooth journey
Guided by a professional travel agency was a wonderful experience. They arranged a knowledgeable and kind tour guide for us. He told us lots about Tibet and its cult...
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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