We provide private one-stop China trips that are fun and flexible, with freedom to choose activities and experiences to make the trip your own. We are more than happy to help you create your own unique trip.
Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the knowledgeable, caring tour guides who make every trip exceptionally special and memorable through their dedication and local insights. Travelers also mention the seamless coordination of transportation, hotels, and customized itineraries arranged efficiently by the expert support team.
Some reviewers were not happy with certain aspects, describing specific issues like unprofessional guide behavior or aggressive souvenir vendors at crowded tourist stops. A few people felt let down by inflexible ticketing options or uncomfortable interpersonal situations encountered during specific portions of their overall travels.
Annie from China Highlights booked all 7 of our High-Speed train tickets for our trip to Southern China, as well as arranged for a driver and car for us whenever and wherever we needed. We started in Hong Kong, then went on to Guilin, Tongren (actually stayed in Jiangkou), and Kunming. From Kunming we took the High-Speed international train to Luang Prabang. Without Annie's faultless logistical help, we would not have been able to see and do so much in such a short period of time; not only was she always available via WhatsApp to help us out in tricky situations, but she was also always very polite and friendly (and professional!) at all times. We had such an amazing time that we would not hesitate to turn to China Highlights again for our next trip to China!
Thank you, Vanessa for organizing a wonderful and stress-free trip. We started in Beijing, Xian, Zhangjiajie, Guilin-Yangshuo and ended in Foshan - 11 days! There was no way we would have done it without your expertise, prompt responses to our queries and necessary changes. We learnt a lot about the Chinese culture, loved the spectacular scenery and tried different local cuisines. Thank you to the local drivers and experienced guides Nancy, Crystal, Lee & Yang, all so friendly, informative and ensuring that we stayed on track.
My wife and I just returned from our trip to China and Tibet, and are reflecting on some of our wonderful memories. In large part, I attribute the success of this trip to China Travel and the special talents of Ms. Sally Guo.
Several years ago, I contacted China Travel about visiting China and Tibet, especially to visit Mt. Everest Base Camp. Sally responded then and has since been extraordinarily helpful with advice on when to go (China was closed because of Covid, and later, Tibet permits were not available), what to see, as well as information on the logistics for various options if we were to bring some of our family. I had additional questions because of the cold and difficult weather at Base Camp in the Himalayas.
I wish to commend Sally for her patience and accuracy in responding to our many, many questions!
Further, as our planning advanced, we felt comfortable with the quality of the guidance and information we were receiving from her, and were surprised to learn later that she had never even been to Tibet! She was obviously thorough in doing her research and homework.
Finally, we were given expert support at the last minute. When a question arose late on one day about our lodging for the next day, we contacted Sally well after normal business hours. She responded that night, and the question was addressed early the next morning! Such responsive, comforting support!
In conclusion, China Travel has been so capable and helpful in organizing a fairly complex trip that, from our perspective, came off so successfully that we were able to not only enjoy the planning, but to also enjoy a unique trip to a beautiful part of the world. In particular, we commend Sally for her knowledge, expertise, professionalism, persistence and responsiveness.
She was such a delight to work with!
Carl and Ann
China Highlights is a reliable company and the co-ordination with each destination from Beijing to Zhanjiajie ( in between Xian, Chengdu, Guiyang) was smooth and guides can speak English. Thanks to Vivi in the email chats who help to connect and plan our trip.
Xian’s guide Jerry is helpful but suggest history telling to limit to just about the place of visit so we can associate with the artifacts and displays and not on the general history like how Buddhism come about. We did not manage to go up Fanjing peak, if we can reach before lunch time or spend less time in lunch or book in advance the queue system, probably will be with no regrets.
Overall we had a good trip, thanks to all the guides and drivers and Vivi.
I had a great experience with Vanessa at China Travel who arranged for my solo tour of selected cities in China last year. So, I relied on her again this year for an even longer solo trip. This time, I visited Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-la in Yunnan, Lhasa in Tibet, Chengdu, Chongqin and Luoyang. She arranged for local guides, air and train tickets and hotels in every city. Guides met and dropped me off at all destinations and hotels were clean and situated in the perfect locations. Everything flowed on schedule and as expected. I am already planning for another trip next year and I'll use her again.
I travelled independently Chongqing- Chengdu - Yangzte cruise - Xian - Suzhou and Shanghai. I booked the cruise and trains through Annie who was absolutely superb. Response time was amazing and her English is so clear. If you need to book anything in China I would recommend this organisation in the strongest terms.
We planned our trip to China with the skilfull assistance of Vanessa Zheng. From the outset Vanessa has been very helpful and understanding with changes and additions and always replied promptly. She really optimised the tour for us to suit our needs to the best. When we actually started the tour we were thoroughly impressed by the quality, professionalism and attitude of all the guides and drivers provided. Everything worked like a Swiss watch there has never been a shortcoming, it was an absolutely perfect trip. We were so happy with it that we are doing another tour next Summer.
It would not have been possible to organize our 23 days in China without Vivi support
-we are a family
We have booked 11 trains trips and 1 day tour !!!
Quick responses
Prompt availability
Perfect service !!
We had a wonderful one day tour of the Terracotta Army, organised through China Highlights/ China Travel. Jenny was an amazing guide, full of really clear information and history and her passion for the subject made it all the more interesting. Nothing was too much trouble for her and she ensured our day was utterly smooth running and enjoyable.
A truly amazing experience from an exceptional company
We booked our trip with Vanessa Zheng.
Her communication and design of the holiday, to our particular and many requirements, was impeccable, and nothing was an issue to Vanessa, who tailored our every need and made my wife's birthday extra special. During our experiences in Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yangtze River cruise aboard the Century Glory, Yichang and finally, Shanghai. Supported by an excellent and hugely helpful, experienced and knowledgeable team of guides, Mark (Beijing), Ken (Xi'an), Bella (Chengdu), Jenny (Chongqing), Linda (Yangtze Cruise) and Martin (Shanghai), who assisted us to have a truly amazing holiday and helped us to understand the struggle we would have had without the assistance of such great and dedicated support. Thank you and best wishes, Vanessa, and we will be in contact for our next trip
Had a great time over three days, with knowledgeable and experienced guides. My tours included site-seeing and lunch in Shanghai: Bund, Yuyuan Garden, French Concession, Shanghai Tower, (Day 1); Zhujiajiao Water Town with Tea House, and Jade Buddha Temple (Day 2); and Suzhou: Humble Administrators Garden, Rickshaw Ride, Pingjiang Street, and Tiger Hill (Day 3). All were very enjoyable tours and I learnt a lot from my wonderful guides, Rachel and Zhang.
We had a pleasant and smooth trip from 18 May 2024 to 24 May 2024 at Taiyuan and Wutaishan. This had to thank the arrangements done by the tour agency and our professional tour guide, 刘佩瑶. Our tour guide ensured our stays were comfortable and our journey accordingly to our paces. Her explanations had enriched us in appreciating Buddhism and the places we visited. 刘佩瑶真牛！
We have just returned from an amazing journey around China which was made easier by booking trains & our Yangtze River cruise with the wonderful Vivi Chen at China Highlights.
We just want to thank her & the team for making our experience a very happy & memorable one.
Would recommend to family, friends & anyone else needing help with travel in China.
Thanks Vivi.
My husband and I had the privilege of working with Annie and Vivi. As newbies to booking trains in PRC, we messed up with double bookings, cancelled flights that led to trains not being met with rescheduling of trains and the Li River Cruise. Not only did they come through with flying colors but went above and beyond providing alternative schedules of trains and variations of the cruise but processing the necessary refunds for our mistakes which we were grateful and thankful. I will definitely book with them again.
it was a very nice trip. members of the staff were kind and tour guide well prepared. ship is beautiful and clean and food is delicious. Might be worth it to have more free time to explore between the guided tours.
China à la carte! I'd like to thank the two guides
I'd like to thank the two guides, Cindy and Frank, who accompanied us superbly, one in Beijing and the other in Guilin. Thanks to them, we had a wonderful time in China. Their availability and knowledge were invaluable. Thank you again.
I have no hesitation in recommending China Travel for your trips to China!
Jacques & Danielle THEATE
we booked a combined tour to Beijing and Guilin with Vanessa Zheng. Everything was smooth and well coordinated. We were very pleased with the visits, drivers and hotels.
Special thumbs up to FRANK and our driver in Guilin who were very knowledgable and took good care of our group of 6. Always happy and flexible. Thank you.
Through Vanessa Zheng, we booked a seven-night river cruise on the luxury Yangzi Explorer. Originally the cruise was booked for 2019, but then needed to be rebooked because of COVID and then again two more times to accommodate cancer treatments. Without the efforts of Vanessa we would have not been able to handle this.
We highly recommend the Yangzi Explorer, which is by far the best small ship on the Yangxi River.
As pre-arranged, taxi driver was waiting for me on time with a board showing my name. Clean electric car took me seamlessly on my journey. No complaints. All worked very well & arrived in time for my next flight. Thank you
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