Since 1998, China Highlights has been a trusted expert in crafting private, tailor-made journeys across China. We go beyond sightseeing — helping travelers connect more deeply with China's nature, culture, and people. Our belief, “Highlights happen when we get closer,” reflects our commitment to creating meaningful, authentic experiences. From Beijing's Great Wall to the rivers of Guilin and the heritage of Xi'an, our dedicated travel designers and local hosts ensure every trip is personalized, stress-free, and inspiring. China Highlights is part of Highlights Travel, offering private journeys across Asia, including Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and India. Here's to more moments that bring us closer.
Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Travelers frequently praise the dedicated team for creating highly personalized itineraries, noting that advisors remain exceptionally patient, responsive, and professional when organizing complex multi-city holidays. Consumers also deeply appreciate the seamless logistics, comfortable transport, and the outstanding assistance provided by knowledgeable local guides and drivers at every single destination.
Some reviewers were not happy with minor communication barriers regarding English proficiency, encountering an occasional distracted guide or receiving less detailed historical explanations during excursions. These specific issues with communication and guide engagement were occasionally noted by participants as areas requiring improvement.
We chose China Highlights because of their 5 star reviews and they did not disappoint. Leon organized everything seamlessly from start to finish and managed to accommodate all of our special requests and then some. He was a pleasure to deal with as were all of our guides. We highly recommend him and the company and plan on booking with them again.
China Highlights 回复2026-08-25
Thank you so much! We're thrilled to hear that Leon and our team made your trip seamless and special. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you back again!
This review is based on the help that Carol Wang has given us, helping us to find a trip that looks amazing and make the booking as smooth as possible. I cannot comment on trip itself, but hopefully it will be as great as booking experience has been.
China Highlights 回复2026-08-25
Thank you for your lovely feedback about Carol! We're so glad the booking process was smooth and that you're excited about your upcoming trip. We truly hope the journey itself will be just as amazing.
I was planning my second trip with China Highlights but had to cancel it due to a sudden hike in air fare. Jason of China Highlights very promptly responded to me even on a weekend and helped me get all the refunds within 5 working days. Really appreciate it.
China Highlights 回复2026-08-25
Thank you for your kind review! We're sorry to hear about the cancellation, but we're so glad Jason could assist you promptly and sort out the refunds quickly. We look forward to helping you plan your next trip when the time is right!
A Wonderful Travel Planning Experience
I had a wonderful experience planning my trip with China Highlights, especially with the help of Carol Wang. From the very beginning, Carol was incredibly attentive, professional, and thoughtful. She took the time to understand my preferences and created a truly tailored itinerary that suited exactly what I was looking for.
I’m very grateful to Carol for her patience, attention to detail, quick responses, and all the care she put into making this trip special. She was always willing to help, answer my questions, and make adjustments whenever needed.
I would also like to sincerely thank the entire China Highlights team for their support and professionalism throughout the planning process. Their dedication made me feel confident and well taken care of.
A very special thank you to Carol for making the planning of my trip such a smooth, enjoyable, and personalized experience. I truly appreciate all your help and look forward to an amazing trip!
China Highlights 回复2026-08-25
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted that Carol provided such attentive and personalized service. We'll be sure to share your appreciation with her. Wishing you a fantastic trip ahead!
Camilla Jiang did a great job of providing quick responses to our requests and question about our interests with private tour from China Highlights. We are looking forward to our China tour this November.
China Highlights Rocks! There are a lot of travel companies out there and a lot of them offer you part of what you are looking for. China Highlights customizes your travel to what you want! We all know that a travel company and the tour guides can make a memorable experience or just meh! China Highlights and their tour guides Tony and Bill helped make our vacation a once in a lifetime awesome experience!
China Highlights 回复2026-07-23
Thank you for your awesome review! We're so glad Tony and Bill turned your vacation into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Customizing every detail is what we love—can't wait to welcome you back!
It was so easy Vivian contacted me and then I asked for a certain private tour of China Vivian delivered within 1 day an itinerary after going through it we wanted a couple of minor changes and once again Vivian delivered well done and can't wait for our trip well done Vivian thank you
China Highlights 回复2026-07-13
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted Vivian could quickly craft the perfect itinerary for you, and we appreciate your patience with the minor changes. We can't wait to welcome you to China!
We had 16-day trip to China with China Highlights operator. We started planning our trip a few months in advance with trip organizer Virginia and we had a great experience even before we came to China. Virginia was very attentive to our travel plans and adjusted our itinerary to accommodate our requests several times with high level of professionalism and patience to our changing plans. She visited Beijing a few weeks before our trip and checked the hotel where we supposed to stay. Once she noticed that there is renovation construction in that hotel, she immediately changed booking to a different hotel so that our stay would not be affected by the construction noise.
On another occasion during our journey, Virginia promptly changed our itinerary once we realized that there will be rain during visiting Zhangjiajie mountains. Our big thanks to Virginia! Excellent job!
We were immensely impressed with our trip! From the moment we landed in Beijing airport till the very last minute of our journey, we were pampered by the operator’s staff! Excellent guides (Ethan, Annie, Tristan, Sarah, Robin - great thanks to you all!), luxury transfer cars, excellent hotels, and fantastic itinerary!
That was our first trip to China and we fall in love with this beautiful country! Two thumbs up for China Highlights for their fantastic job! We would definitely recommend this tour operator to anyone who wants to have a great experience visiting China.
China Highlights 回复2026-07-13
Thank you for sharing your incredible 16-day journey with us! We're truly honored that Virginia's thoughtful planning and the exceptional care from Ethan, Annie, Tristan, Sarah, and Robin made your first China trip so memorable. It means the world to us that you fell in love with this beautiful country. We can't wait to welcome you back for more discoveries!
China Highlights private tour to Zhangjiajie and Wangxian Valley (Vagoo)
We arranged a 6-day private tour to Zhangjiajie and Wangxian Valley through China Highlights at the beginning of July, 2026.
The arrangement process with Glory Mo was very good. She was clear throughout the process about what was needed and when. She provided the Visa Invitation letter and was good with communication and responsive to our many questions.
What follows are our reviews of our 3 day trip in Zhangjiajie and our 1 day trip to Wangxian valley (Vagoo). The other days in our itinerary involved transportation/transfers.
It's clear that China Highlights has done a good job of selecting/training their tour guides as in both cases, we found them to be excellent, efficient with time, and had excellent English skills.
We also appreciated that these were "no shopping" tours. At no time were there any required stops at some gift shop as we've experienced elsewhere.
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We had 3 full days in Zhangjiajie and had a great visit. We saw all the major sights and were happy with how busy the days were (with evenings free). Not overly aggressive, nor wasting time waiting around.
Eileen was our tour guide and was excellent. She has an excellent command of English and was very knowledgeable explaining things (facts, historical details) to us. Because of Eileen's knowledge of the sites and areas, we were very efficient with our time, not wasting any trying to figure out which turn to take or path to go down. Eileen also helped us understand some the Chinese cultural
Mr. Hu, our driver was safe and pleasant.
Recommended hotels were clean and had good breakfasts.
We appreciated that this was a "non-shopping" tour. When there were small things we wanted to buy or try eating, Eileen helped with her recommendations.
We arranged VIP tickets for some of the attractions (elevator and cable car) for fear of lines. Turns out that not all schools were out yet, so we probably didn't need them, but they were good insurance, as our time was limited.
We would recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see the major sites in a few days.
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China Highlights helped us arrange a one-day trip to Wangxian Valley (望仙谷/Vagoo). It was everything we were hoping for.
We arrived in the afternoon in Shangrao and stayed through sunset and evening. The evening lights are magical and give the place a very cool vibe/atmosphere. Adding to that are many people who dress up in traditional clothing to take pictures in. Definitely recommend staying to take pictures in the evening when the lights go on (7pm in our case). There's even a fake moon that make the pictures look that much nicer. :)
There were quite a few others there too, but it was really only an issue when we were leaving (as many were leaving around ~20:45 as well).
The hotel China Highlights arranged for that evening (International Grand Hotel) was excellent and had a great breakfast.
Highly recommend our guide, April (Yao). She was very personable, energetic, and knowledgeable. Her English is excellent, as was her ability to answer questions.
She was clearly passionate about Chinese culture, history, and art. She's able to walk at quite a quick clip too, if that's your style. One of the things I very much appreciated was that April was able to position us in just the right places (in public spaces) some minutes before a show started, which allowed us a perfect vantage point for those shows. This happened for 3 shows. She knew the best places to go for photos and she helped us take several great pics. She was well-prepared and allowed us to take optimal paths to help avoid crowds at times. On the way to Wangxian Valley from Shangrao, she helped us stop off to buy some fruit from some local farmers too. Thank you, April!
China Highlights 回复2026-07-13
Thank you for your thorough and thoughtful feedback! We're so glad Glory Mo made the planning seamless and that Eileen in Zhangjiajie and April in Wangxian Valley exceeded your expectations with their knowledge, efficiency, and passion. It's wonderful that the "no‑shopping" policy, clean hotels, and VIP ticket options added to your comfort. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences!
Just completed planning for a trip to Shangrao's WangXian village and Lingshan scenenic area with the help of Ms Alisa Liu from China Highlights. Ms Alisa was able to provide invaluable advice and suggestions and always very prompt in responding to our queries and updating the itinerary.
China Highlights 回复2026-07-13
Thank you for your kind feedback! We're so glad Alisa Liu provided valuable advice and prompt support in planning your Shangrao trip. Wishing you a fantastic journey!
What we most appreciate about China Highlights is the reliable, meticulous and thoughtful planning they put into giving us the richest travel experiences within a reasonable budget. I feel that they take the trouble to plan the itinerary from the point of view of the individual traveler, not the run of the mill fare. We were able to tailor our travels towards our needs.
China Highlights 回复2026-07-13
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We truly appreciate your recognition of our reliable, thoughtful, and traveler‑centered planning. It’s our joy to craft tailored experiences within your budget, and we’re so glad it made a difference. We hope to welcome you back for more personalized adventures!
Carrie our tour advisor from China Highlights was so helpful. She organised an amazing trip for us and tailored everything to our needs. When we were in Guilin we met up with Carrie and visited the China Highlights office. We were given such a lovely welcome. All our guides and drivers were so good. I would highly recommend China Highlights and Carrie in particular. We will definitely use the company and Carrie again. Thank you so much Carrie.
China Highlights 回复2026-07-13
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad Carrie tailored the perfect trip for you and that you received such a warm welcome at our Guilin office. It's wonderful to know our guides and drivers made your journey memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can't wait to assist you again in the future!
I am blown away by my experience with China Highlights Tour! It was everything I hoped and more. My trip advisor/planner Leon curated the perfect trip for me. Leon listened to what was important to me for this trip and asked questions to make sure they had every detail! Leon arranged all of my hotels and domestic travel within China. Leon prepared all of my guides and drivers for my arrival and included everything i wanted to do and more in my itinerary. All I had to do was show up, and everything was ready for me. Leon even planned ahead and anticipated any and every possible. Leon also prepared me prior to my trip by staying in constant open communication with me, advising me on what to pack and what to expect during my time. I felt very well prepared, confident, and safe the entire time as a solo female traveler. A 14 day trip, and i never encountered a single issue!! How often does that happen? Leon also checked in with me during my trip to make sure everything was up to my standards and that I was enjoying my time. I cannot say it enough. I was PERFECT! Thank you so much Leon and China Highlights Tour. I will certainly return for more travels.
China Highlights 回复2026-07-03
Thank you immensely for this wonderful review! We’re absolutely delighted Leon delivered such flawless arrangements and constant care for your China trip.
Your praise means the world to Leon and our team. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic Chinese adventure soon!
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