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Best private tour in china Tour organized by Tracy follow my instructions , the cities that i was willing to visit and the rate of the hotel choosen.
A driver come to fatch me at the airport or train station and a private guide was present everyday at 9 am to make me discover each cities.
Every cities has a new driver and another guide!
Every guide is different, speaks english, is less or more formal but is definitly the best tour that you can do, if you do not like to be part of a group and ask all the question you want to them exept politics!
Everything was fluid, very well organized, and i personally recommend this company!
Hello to my favorie guide Viola!!!!!

Our 9 day private trip to Kunming, Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang A top notch service from start to finish . One of the best your companies we have dealt with. Sophia Liu was our tour consultant and we can’t fault her at all. She tailored our tour to what we were interested, gave her expertise advice and kept in touch with us throughout our tour in Yunnan .This was an experience that we have never encountered and we are season travellers . Well done Sophia 👏👏👏🌟❤️
Overall we enjoyed the tour of Yunnan very much. We had experienced tour guides(Selina ) in Kunming who brought us to sample Wild Mushroom hot pot on our 1st day in Kunming which was delicious and it was a seasonal dish for a short period we were told .
We were interested in the way of life and what local agriculture on the way from Dali to Shaxi but our tour guide was inexperience and new to the job, so we could not get much information in that area.He just qualified from College/University but not on tourism and his command of English was just average. However he was a decent and pleasant guy so we didn’t get uptight about it as he has to start somewhere.We spoke some Chinese ourselves and helped him to improve his English vocabulary and vice versa!

Jack our tour guide for Lijiang was superb . We enjoyed the 4 days there. Also it was the highlight for me especially as I saw the series ‘Mu Saga’ about the Mu family in Lijiang. We visited the Mu family residence in Lijiang where the series was filmed!
All our 2 drivers were excellent and respectful .

Overall we enjoyed this first trip to Yunnan and our return to China after 15 years!
We thoroughly enjoyed Shaxi ancient town and hope to return and spend more time there and exploring the place .

10 days Private Yun Nan Tour From Kun Ming to Shangrila My family and I went on a 10-day private Yunnan tour with China Xian Tour (CXT). Before the trip, we had several concerns about being scammed, as we had never used CXT before and had heard of scam incidents involving other agencies. As a result, we carried out extensive checks prior to confirming the tour. After completing the trip, we can confidently recommend Kelly from CXT. She is friendly, responsive, reliable, and extremely helpful.

Before the tour, we raised many questions and concerns – especially regarding our travel needs, as one of our family members is elderly and uses a wheelchair. We clearly informed her that wheelchair accessibility was a top priority, and she was transparent about which places were suitable. During the tour, Kelly was also very responsive, accommodating and flexible, even when we requested last-minute changes to the itinerary. Overall, our experience was smooth and reassuring, and we felt well taken care of throughout the journey.

Our trip began in Kunming, where we were guided by Selina (薛莉). In Dali, our guide was Linda (李慧娟), followed by Andrew (李俊嘻) in Lijiang. At Shangri-La, we were guided by Jack（更登）. Most importantly, our amazing driver, Xiao Ding (小丁), ensured our safety and comfort throughout the journey from Dali to Shangri-La. While Xiao Ding may appear strict (when he doesn’t smile), we can assure you that he is a highly skilled driver who is extremely friendly, helpful, and kind . In the absence of a guide, he even took the initiative to explain some of the places we passed by, which added to our overall travel experience. When we arrived in Dali late in the evening, Xiao Ding kindly took us to a nearby restaurant for dinner even though his working hours had already ended. His thoughtful assistance saved us the time and hassle of finding our way to the restaurant on our own.

Kudos to all the guides and our driver for being extremely helpful, patient, and attentive. As one of my family members uses a wheelchair and moves at a slower pace, their assistance, understanding, and professionalism made a significant difference and greatly enhanced our overall travel experience. In particular, Andrew went above and beyond by helping push the wheelchair up a hill on the way to 龙女湖, ensuring that our family member was included and able to enjoy the scenery like everyone else. We never felt rushed at any location, and the guides and driver were always accommodating whenever we needed to make some changes to our itinerary.

The slight downside of our trip was our stay at the Lijiang hotel (E-Outfitting Hotel), as we felt that some of the facilities were a bit run down. The room heater was not functioning well, which made it quite cold during the winter season. In addition, the water pressure was low and the hot water supply was inconsistent. The breakfast – particularly the Western meal – was also somewhat underwhelming. That said, the hotel staff were friendly and helpful despite these shortcomings.

On the other hand, the hotel in Shaxi (沙溪五柳心宿) was amazing. The property has a lovely compound where guests can relax, play chess, sit outdoors with a cup of tea, and enjoy the scenery. The room was very well heated, equipped with both floor heating and an air-conditioning heating system. It was extremely warm and comfortable, even during the cold winter season.

Another minor downside was a wrong instruction given by our guide while we were heading to the train station in Kunming for our journey to Dali. We were told to turn right after the security check; however, the wheelchair-accessible passage was actually on the left. This caused a small delay as we queued at the wrong area. That said, it was not a major issue, as we believe the guide was not fully aware of the station’s accessibility layout. With the assistance of the train station personnel, we were still able to board our train on time.

9 Days Harbin-Beijing Private Tour We booked a 9-day Harbin & Beijing private tour for 4 people with China Xian Tour operator, and this was our second time using them. Once again, they exceeded our expectations.
Lenna was as amazing as ever. She planned the entire 9-day itinerary perfectly and gave us great advice throughout. Everything was smooth and well-organized—from airport pickups, high-speed rail arrangements, to all the tours. It truly felt stress-free. The places recommended for Harbin by Lenna were superb and absolutely worth visiting.
In Harbin, our English-speaking guide Bingjie was fantastic. She was very friendly, entertaining, and made us feel extremely comfortable. She helped us with everything, and the 2 days passed by in a flash.
After Harbin, we continued to Beijing, where we had another wonderful experience. We had two excellent drivers, Mr. Jin and Mr. Zhou, and our English guide Alice Wang. All of them were very experienced and made sure we were well taken care of at all times. Alice even made adjustments to the itinerary based on the weather to ensure we got the best possible experience in Beijing. They also made sure we didn’t waste time queuing and that we got to see everything we wanted.
Overall, it was another outstanding trip with China Xian Tour operator. Professional, reliable, and thoughtful service from start to finish. We highly recommend them and will definitely use them again for future trips to China.

10 day tour in Beijing, Xian, Shanghai and Suzhou We had a wonderful tour and liked it very much. We are a family of 10 people and booked a private tour, which was perfectly arranged. Our whole family was very happy with the hotels and overall services.
Our travel consultant, Lenna, was very understanding and extremely patient. She brought a lot of joy to our family and organized the entire tour very well. Everything was smooth and the price was very reasonable.
One of our tour guides in Xi’an, Wendy, was especially excellent. She explained the history clearly and in an interesting way, and she also took us to try local food. We really enjoyed her guidance.
Our family is very satisfied and happy with the services. We highly recommend this tour company and especially recommend Lenna and Wendy.

Fantastic 2 days private family tour of Harbin We were a family of 16 with ages ranging from 2 years old to 73 years old.

We booked a 2 days tour with Kelly at China Xian Joy Travel. During our time at Harbin Jenny was our English speaking guide.

The tour was well planned and we managed to not just see the magical sights but enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. The kids had a great time playing in the snow at the Ice & Snow world and other theme parks in Harbin.

Our meals were well planned and besides the normal lunches, our dinners were the specialities of the iron pot meat dish and the handmade dumplings Harbin.

We will heartily recommend this travel agency for China tours.

CXT is a genuine tour company that delivers what it promises. The tour that I participated in was very similar, but it was for 7 days and more or less had the same itinerary. There were only 4 of us on the tour and I had a thoroughly great time. As a history and culture buff, I was impressed with the depth of knowledge of the guides. I also found them friendly and caring. This was especially noticeable when we were climbing up the snow-capped mountains. Lenna even contacted me during the tour to check on my progress. This was most unusual and was greatly appreciated. Talking about Lenna, also reminds me that if it weren't for Lenna, mostly likely, I would not have used China Xian Tours. I would have used a company operating out of Australia, and subject to Australian laws. I was very wary of engaging a company I had found online. In the back of my mind was the question: "Is this legitimate or is it an online scam?". After speaking with Lenna via WeChat a few times, I felt reassured that CXT could be trusted. One of my concerns was because I had seen identical tours being promoted by other companies. It was only after I had joined the tour that I found out that the tour was operated by another Chinese company and not by CXT itself. I think this is one area that CXT may wish to look at. Transparency is very important to build trust with foreign tourists who are wary of online scams. Another suggestion I offer, would be to ensure all the necessary documents have been signed by the clients before the tours begin. I found it annoying to be contacted during a tour and being asked to sign documents sent to the tiny screen on my phone.

Great planning, great people, unforgettable Yunnan ✨ Big thanks to Kelly for helping us plan our trip — she drafted and revised our itinerary so many times and made everything smooth and stress-free ️

Our driver, Ding, was super fun and always made sure we were comfortable and entertained during the rides He even treated us to the sweetest strawberries along the way That totally got us hooked — we ended up buying some to bring back home!

Shoutout to our tour guides Zhao, Cindy, and Jam They were very knowledgeable and made sure we experienced the local food, culture, and most importantly the best photo spots Because of them, we had such an amazing week in Yunnan

Truly a memorable trip with great people, great vibes, and unforgettable moments

Great Private Solo Tour China Xi’an tours was recommended by ChatGPT based on the raving reviews for their private tour packages. I contacted the agency and was assigned Tracy who swiftly arranged and planned for my bespoke solo private tour within 1 day. On the first day of the tour the tour guide Viola and the driver arrived earlier than scheduled at my hotel and was ready to start my tour. The tour guide Viola was very knowledgeable and attentive and managed to attend to all my questions and requests. Overall a very good experience. Will definitely recommend this tour agency. Thanks Tracy and Viola!