China Culture Tour is a locally based China travel specialist dedicated to creating private, tailor-made journeys for travelers who value comfort, flexibility, and authentic cultural experiences. Since 2009, we have helped visitors from the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and many other countries discover China through personalized itineraries designed around their interests, travel pace, and preferences.As a China tour company, our tours cover many of China's most iconic destinations, including Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Zhangjiajie, Tibet, Xinjiang Silk Road, the Yangtze River, and Yunnan. Every itinerary is customized and supported by experienced local guides, private transportation, carefully selected accommodations, and dedicated travel consultants who assist before and throughout each trip.We believe that meaningful travel comes from genuine local experiences. Whether exploring ancient landmarks, enjoying regional cuisine, meeting local communities, or discovering China's diverse landscapes, our goal is to provide seamless travel with personal service and attention to detail.We are committed to transparent communication, reliable service, and creating memorable travel experiences for every guest. Customer feedback is important to us, as it helps us continuously improve our services and deliver high-quality private tours across China.We look forward to welcoming more travelers and helping them experience the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of China with confidence and peace of mind.
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CHINA CULTURE TOURS (chinaculturetour.com) has a 5.0 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 165 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Travel & Vacation and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 99% rating it 4 stars or higher; 45 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-10-25.
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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the professional tour guides for being exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible with daily schedules and unexpected changes. Travelers note that the entire team goes above and beyond to ensure seamless planning, smooth airport transfers, and personalized itineraries tailored to individual preferences.
Some reviewers were happy with the wonderful local food recommendations and unique cultural activities arranged during their unforgettable trips. People consistently highlight the meticulous organization, expert communication, and attentive care provided throughout their extensive journeys across the country. Visitors appreciate the deep historical insights shared by guides who make every single stop feel welcoming, comfortable, and truly special.
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For my ChengDu trip, the agency's Nora helped me with all the arrangements for itinerary, transport bookings and attraction bookings. I find it very convenient. She helped me manage and watch for the bookings and availabilities till the last moment.
I find it convenient. The Chengdu driver she got me was very helpful and trustworthy.
Overall, I find the company offer a lot of flexible options. They will provide additional information on the placea you want to go. And their price is competitive.
Following our great success in Chengdu last year, this year we travelled again to China, this time to Yellow Mountain area, the southern part of Anhui Province. We travelled in a group of 4, with more logistics issues than last year. Thanks to the patient advice and assistance from Grace, our planner at China Culture Tours, the itinerary was well designed after detailed discussions. It turned out everything went smoothly and wonderfully. Terry, our guide, is humorous, energetic and experienced. He went far to solve all unexpected problems during the trip, like finding shops for warm clothes when temperature suddenly dropped. And he is a passionate mountain climber and marathon runner and knows the Yellow Mountain very well. We passed two wonderful nights/days at the top of mountain after visiting several traditional beautiful villages near Jiangxi Province and at the foot of Yellow Mountain. The driver Mr. Zhang is professional and nice too. He drove safely and tried to help us whenever we had some special need. This has been a wonderful and unforgettable trip for all of us. We wish to express our thanks to Grace, Terry and Mr. Zhang, and the China Culture Tours! I would definitely recommend China Culture Tours to my friends who wish to travel to China.
Our recent heritage tour to China with my daughters was truly the trip of a lifetime—and we have China Cultural Tour to thank for that! From start to finish, the experience was seamless, personalized, and absolutely unforgettable. We worked with Linda Wu, who was not only incredibly knowledgeable and responsive throughout the planning process, but also such a warm and thoughtful presence. Imagine our surprise and joy when we got to meet her in person in one of the provinces—what an absolute blessing!
Every detail of the trip felt carefully considered. As a family with dietary restrictions, we were a bit nervous about navigating meals, but everyone on the team went above and beyond to ensure we were well taken care of. Their attentiveness gave us peace of mind and allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the experience.
We had some amazing local guides along the way, each one adding their own special touch to our journey. Benjamin in Xinjiang was full of insight and energy, Bruce in Xi’an brought history to life in such a compelling way, and Mary in Jiangxi was an extra special part of the trip. We had traveled with her previously, and reconnecting with her again felt like reuniting with family.
This tour was so much more than a vacation—it was a powerful journey into our roots, filled with connection, discovery, and heartfelt moments we will cherish forever. We are forever grateful for the care, professionalism, and love poured into this experience. Thank you, Linda, and the entire team at China Cultural Tour, for helping make our dream trip come true!
First Class and Personalized Service. This was my second trip planned by Grace Wang of China Culture Tour. In 2024, Grace planned
In 2024, Grace Wang of China Culture Tour planned a 41-day itinerary for my China visit. The logistics were extremely complicated. She made sure everything ran smoothly and helped direct me to the most interesting places, selected excellent accommodations and selected very good guides, all of which resulted in the trip of a lifetime. I was so impressed with Grace's knowledge and professionalism that I asked her to arrange a much shorter trip to Taiwan and Yunnan in February and March of this year. The trip was outstanding in every respect. Although relatively short, Grace spared to effort to make sure everything went perfectly. Our guide in Taiwan, Stanley Hu, did a great job. He was knowledgeable, interesting, friendly and flexible, ensuring that I had had a great time. Doyle Cheng, our guide in Yunnan, was also excellent and everything I said about Stanley is equally applicable to Doyle. Grace really put together another great visit. I was so pleased with her work I asked her to develop 2 additional China trips for me, either later this year or 2026, to the Silk Road and Guizhou and Shanxi provinces. She worked closely with me and I now am looking forward to more great visits to China. I would recommend Grace, China Culture Tour, Stanley and Doyle to anyone planning a trip to China. Dan Crane
The Best and Reliable China Tour I ever experienced. The Schedule can always be flexible and the Tour Leader is very friendly and punctual. We had a great time during this private tour without worrying about too much unnecessary shopping and too many walks. The drivers are also kind and they always make sure to keep us comfortable during our trip.
We booked a 1 day tour with CCT during our stay in Lijiang, Yunnan. Firstly, Grace was very helpful when helping us plan the itinerary gave us useful tips as we were bringing along an infant. Ms Snow our tour guide was exceptional. She arrived early on the day of the tour. She was very attentive to our baby's needs. She even held my baby so we could eat in ease. Gave us a lot of information about the Naxi (local) culture. Overall had a good experience and will be happy to book again.
We did 16 days private tour started from Beijing. The itinerary was: Day 1: Arrival - Beijing
Day 2: Beijing - Pingyao
Day 3 : Pingyao
Day 4: Pingyao - Taiyuan
Day 5: Taiyuan - Tunxi - Huangshan
Day 6: Huangshan
Day 7: Huangshan - Tunxi
Day 8: Tunxi - Changsha - Zhangjiajie
Day 9: Zhangjiajie
Day 10: Zhangjiajie - Fenghuang
Day 11: Fenghuang
Day 12 : Fenghuang - Tongren - Kaili
Day 13: Kaili
Day 14: Duyun - Guilin
Day 15: Guilin - Longsheng - Guilin
Day 16: Guilin - Yangshuo
Day 17: Yangshuo - Guilin - Hong Kong
16 of us were all seniors. Nora made the excellent choice of places to visit full of culture, history and scenic views. It is my 4th time in China and this is one of the most memorable trip. We travelled from city via train and had local tour guys help with ticket purchasing and transportation to hotels were all smooth. Each local tour guides were very attentive to all our needs and spoke English well. The only regret was too little time for so much to see. But that was our choice. I strongly recommend this company and ask for Nora to help plan your trip! Thanks for a wonderful experience!
This trip was planned and organized by our group leaders, working tirelessly with Nora, our travel consultant. We started out in Beijing and ended in Hong Kong, covering thousands of kilometers and meandering among UNESCO ancient cities and popular mountainous attractions. The planning was satisfactory down to the last details. The local guides, handpicked by Nora, were all very professional. They were not only knowledgeable and friendly but also very passionate about sharing their culture, history and economic development with us. They were also very willing and ready to attend to our different needs and concerns, including medical issues and minute changes to make our trip more enjoyable.
Grace Wang, worked with us through five iterations of the itinerary to develop the best itinerary to fit our needs. Once in China, Grace kept in touch with us to make sure we were pleased along the way. It resulted in a wonderful adventure. China is beautiful.
BEIJING
Beijing Park Plaza - The room was what we expected. It was clean with the best buffet breakfast of all hotels on the trip.
Our guide, Nancy, was excellent. Her English was good and she was a problem solver. We visited the Great Wall on a day when umbrellas were needed. As a result, the view was very limited; however, the umbrellas came in handy as a ‘walking stick’. To limit walking, we drove around Tianamen Square which saved our energy to walk in the huge Forbidden City.
XI'AN
Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel was our least favorite. The room was very cramped for 2 people.
Our guide, Susan, was very knowledgeable and very proud of her city. The Terra Cotta Warriors themselves were very impressive. I loved the dumpling making experience and the chance to peek into the average, middle-class Chinese apartment.
CHENGDU
Dorsett Chengdu Hotel... The room was very spacious. The hotel lacked some of the amenities advertised.
Our guide, Belinda, was very caring. She did her best to make our time at the Panda Center as easy as possible. We took an electric vehicle to the closest possible drop off point but there was still a lot of walking. Our Hot Pot lunch was our favorite of the entire trip.
LESHAN … Giant Buddha
During this day trip, we were still with Belinda. Lots of ancient steps to climb, but it was worth it. Not only the Giant Buddha, but also a Buddhist temple. I enjoyed watching the religious rituals.
DALI
The Linden Centre... A wonderful experience. The setting is a magical with lots of Chinese character. We sipped beverages on the lovely terrace at sundown.
How lucky we were to have Tony as our guide. Tony took us to a local market and for once I felt like I was in the China I dreamed about. Fruits and vegetables I could not identify. Meats and fish that were sold by ethnic groups dressed in traditional clothing. This is how the people shop for their food in Xizhou. Tony fulfilled my cultural need.... tie-dyeing, flower cake and Chinese pancake making, and watching the women of a school that teaches them to needlepoint with silk. Tony and our wonderful driver, Mr. Chang, drove us to Lijiang where I thrilled to find Mr. Chang would be our driver in this next city.
LIJIANG
The Bivou - This boutique hotel is a real gem. This is actually the first time we had dinner on this trip, Room service brought us a lovely ham and cheese toastie and a club sandwich with delicious hot French fries.
All of our guides were excellent but Cindy was given the hardest task. Our agenda was full of obstacles which were difficult, especially the Spruce Meadow on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Cindy took charge. There would not be any unnecessary waiting in lines. She would ensure we had the best seats on the transport bus. We thoroughly enjoyed the Naxi Family visit.
GUILIN
The Jolie Vue Boutique Hotel had a perfect location. The room was spacious and the view of elephant hill was beautiful, especially at night.
Our guide, Linda, was delightful. I enjoyed walking around the nearby lakes and talking about differences in our cultures.
Daxu Ancient Town was the absolute highlight of my time in China. We met Mr. Zhou. He is 80 years old and is very proud of showing us his way of life. We enjoyed Yao Mountain Tea Plantation.
YANGSHUO
Yangshuo Mountain Retreat Hotel's setting was magical. Beautiful views. Terrific food. O
We visited the Fuli Ancient Town Market and painted fans in Fuli Town
A WONDERFUL SUGGESTION by our guide, Linda … I attended “Impressions Liu Sanjie”, a folk story directed by Zhang Yimou, the chief director the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Linda made sure I got the best seat in the house. Linda and our driver, Mr. Su, agreed to work late that night so I could enjoy this performance. I’m so happy I got to see this spectacular show on the Li River at night.
SHANGHAI
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund – was disappointing. Our guide, Mary, was lovely. I really enjoyed Fuxing Park. Shanghai Tower was impressive and knowing the amount of growth since 1990 was interesting.
I cannot give a full review of our journey without giving high praise to all of our drivers. China is one place I would ever try to drive. The drivers were excellent… Mr. Chen, Mr. Yang, Mr. Chang, and especially Mr. Su who even took me for a motorcycle ride in a sidecar!
A Truly Memorable Tour Experience – Highly Recommended!
We had the privilege of embarking on a 16 days tour that was planned over the course of a year by our dedicated consultant Nora. From start to finish, our journey exceeded all expectations, and we are so grateful for her hard work and attention to detail that went into making this tour unforgettable.
Tour Guides – Knowledgeable & Friendly: Our 5 tour guides we had for 平遙Pingyao、黃山Huang Shan 、張家界Zhangjiajie、凱里Kaili, 桂林Guilin were not only highly knowledgeable about the history and culture of the places we visited but also extremely friendly and approachable. Their passion for sharing their expertise made the experience both enriching and enjoyable.
I, along with my spouse, were invited by KenL to join a tailored made, 16 day itinerary that he worked tirelessly with Nora, CCT travel consultant. The places of interest planned for the itinerary were executed by Nora, travel consultant, and they were excellent for our sightseeing and educational experiences. The local tour guides were knowledgeable, friendly and English speaking, with special mention to Wendy (Zhangjiajie) and Mike (Guilin) who were exceptional. The local bus drivers drove safely to our destinations. We were satisfied with all hotels and restaurants, as per our itinerary. This was a once-in-a-lifetime tour experience for us! “Our hats off” to a fantastic tour arranged by Nora, tour consultant. John | Lily
If you are a type of person, with a open mind, willing to explore and enjoy everything , that's around each corner. GO TO CHINA. I spent 21 days in China, arrange by Nora and quides in a private tour. I went in early November, when the crowds were small and the weather was not too hot or cold. I was able to experience Chinese history sites, wondering, HOW DID THEY DO THAT.
The Great Wall,is impressive in size, condition and wear it is built on the crest of the mountain tops. Forbidden City, is extremely impressive in scale and it shows the wealth of the emperors. It is similar in interest as seeing the temples in Luxor Egypt.
Summer palace, Ming Tombs, Yungang Grottoes, Pingyao Ancient Town, Water Town, Xi'an terracotta soldiers, everything was arrange by Nora and her crew Tour guides were very willing to help and give great information , at all sites. There were no problems, people were on time, tickets were handled on time, food was delicious, hotels were very modern and my transportation was new. I felt safe. People were friendly and kind. They were fun! I just had told Nora, what I wanted too see and she did it fast and on time. I just had to pay. Great Trip.
This was my 2nd time in a year using China Culture tours and Nora was my tour planner again. As usual, she is very friendly and always check on me. My family and myself managed to meet up with Nora and her colleagues in Guilin and she treated us to a sumptuous dinner. Really appreciate that and would highly recommend Nora and her company to everyone planning a tour in China.
Wonderful Experience with China Culture Tour.............Give them a go!
The planning of our 8-days, 2-pax private tour to Zhang Jiajie, Fenghuang and Changsha by Nora showed that she was very attentive in our requirements as the itinerary was both well-planned and executed. We were glad we engaged China Culture Tour to plan our trip as we wouldn't have been able to enjoy our trip as much if we had planned it ourselves; this is especially in the area of the purchase of train tickets. We had originally requested for 1st class tickets BUT upon the opening date to purchase the train tickets, Nora shared that she could only get us 2nd class tickets but will continue to try and get the 1st class tickets that we wanted. She followed up closely and managed to help us with getting the tickets we preferred.
We had 2 wonderful local teams of drivers and guides in Zhang Jiajie / Fenghuang and Changsha respecitvely. We were very well taken care by them. Special mention goes to 艳子, our guide in Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang; she was not only knowledgeable in her area of work but was very caring in all ways. She took VERY good care of us during the trip and it's far beyond a guide's professional duties.
The tour planner Ms Nora was very patiently in helping me to arrive at the places my wife and I wanted to go. She was patient in attending to me despite my earlier indecision and changing my travel itinerary a few times. The tour itself was good as we travel and see the places at our own pace & leisure, without the need to rush through like in a big group. I would definitely use China Culture Tour if I want to tour China again. Ms Nora has done an excellent job! ☺️
China Culture Tour (CCT) – Review of our trip to Yunnan
We had a wonderful experience on our recent private tour to the province of Yunnan with CCT. Everything from the time we engaged our tour consultant Linda Wu to the end of our tour exceeded our expectations!
Linda was incredibly efficient, patient and caring. She worked tirelessly to design an itinerary that catered to our needs/desires while keeping in mind of our tight schedule as this Yunnan tour was an after-thought of our overall Asia trip. During the tour, Linda also checked-in on us to ensure that we were picked up at the airport by the driver and got on the train safely. We could not have asked for a better tour consultant.
Many thanks to our local tour guides: Sophie in Kunming, Grace in Dali and Alice in Lijiang; as well as our drivers: Miss Loo in Kunming and Mr. Li in Dali and Lijiang. We had a memorable time visiting the Stone Forest in Kunming, the enormous Buddhist temple in Dali, the Bai minority people in Xizhou, and the jaw-dropping natural beauty of Blue Moon Valley and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang.,., etc. We were amazed by the local guides’ in-depth knowledge in the history and culture of Yunnan and their respective cities. They also introduced us to some of the delicious local cuisine which we enjoyed very much every day at lunch.
All-in-all this Yunnan tour was one of the best guided tours we’ve had! We look forward to visiting other parts of this beautiful land of China with CCT in the near future.
Linda Wu arranged a very suitable itinerary for us two elderly people. The vehicle was comfortable, the driver was very friendly.
Especially tourist guide 張強，who was knowledgeable and explained many historical stories in detail and took good care of us.
We enjoyed this trip very much.
Great experience with this tour! Everyone was very friendly and attentive. Honorable mention to Linda from Guilin, she was very friendly and really took care of us with genuine manners. She is also very knowledgeable on the history and sites, educated us a lot. Another mention is Nora, who planned our trip from beginning to end. Overall I would recommend this tour to everyone.
Yunnan - an excellent private tour beyond our expectations !
I would like to give credit where it is due. Our recent 10days tour to Yunnan was such a wonderful experience! Having been recommended by a relative on her recent travel with CCT, I engaged Ms Linda Wu to plan a Yunnan itinerary with English guides to cater for 4 adults, 2 of whom are elderly travellers. From the outset, she was very prompt and quickly came up with a suitable itinerary according to my requests. She also provided tour suggestions that cater for preferences of the different travellers.
As we usually travel on our own, naturally I was unsure how a guided tour would turn out. My fears were completely unfounded. We visited Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La and in each of these cities, the local guides and drivers were excellent!
Just want to give a shout-out to our guides & drivers who made our trips so memorable with their passion and attention to detail – In Kunming – Jerry, an ever polite and attentive young man; Rosemary, an infectious, energetic guide who is an excellent photographer (took some of the best shots for us) and looked after our elderly extremely well even in the challenging terrain of Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Caves . In Dali – Sally was a problem solver who switched cars to accommodate the luggage, who provided insights into the Bai minority way of life, and who chit-chat with our elderly in a café while we went on a cycling trip around Erhai Lake. In Lijiang – Rosemary gave good advice on our trip to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain such that time was not wasted on this excellent day trip. In Shangri-La – Jack did not bat an eye when we wanted to do a hike in the Tiger Leaping Gorge with the elderly and he ensured that the hike went safely! Last but not least, we want to thank our driver who accompanied us from Dali-Lijiang-Shangrila- he is the best driver ever. His driving skills are amazing and he was so concerned that we would miss our train by running with our luggages to catch the train.
During the tour, Linda continues to check-in on our trip to ensure we are well taken cared of. Linda and our guides also bought us local products and fruits to try and gave good recommendations for restaurants.
At the end of 10 days, our elderly relatives gave a thumbs up to the tour and the kind and wonderful care given to them by the guides/drivers. We also enjoyed the tour that is filled with wonderful experiences of culture, local life, places of interest and of course great food!
We highly recommend China Culture Tour and would not hesitate to travel with them again in China 😊
Excellent service! Nora CCT was always and easily reachable and helpful.The guides were friendly and punctual.Selected hotels and good resto's , conclusion: everything was taken care of!
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