CHINA CULTURE TOURS Reviews 

Nora & her team is very professional & courteous
They made our visit very comfortable & easy
Our translators Linda & Mike are very thorough in English language & guided the tour very well
I discovered China culture tour by chance while random AI search on net

Good experience....This tour gave me a new experience in exploring china , especially in inner mongolia 😃😃.looking for another tour again

Nora was flexible in accomodating last-minute changes to our itinerary, doing her best to make it work. She replies promptly to queries and checks that we are ok. The tour company even refunded unused tickets -- very professional. Would recommend!

Linda was very responsive and keep her eyes where ever we go. She shows “everything possible” kind of attitude.
April was the best guide I ever had. She woke me up at 3.30 AM every day to start climb Huangshan. She treat us as a family rather than a guest. I hope she will continue this kind of attitude and wish the best for her.

I booked a 15 day trip to visit different parts of China with a private tour. Grace organized my trip, she took care of every detail and made my holiday extra spectacular, from the transportation, to the hotels,to activies, she made sure everything was perfect! All the tour guides she provided me with were extremely hospitable and did their best to make sure that I had a great time. I highly recommend this tour group!

Firstly, thank you very much Ms Nora for helping to arrange a 15-day tour to Chaozhou-Guilin-Guizhou for my group of nine persons. We had amazing time enjoying the beautiful and exquisite mountains, lakes, waterfalls, ancient towns and many more activities during the entire trip!

We were impressed and satisfied with hotel accommodation that allowed us to relax and enjoyed a good night sleep after the tiring full day tour. The meals were good, foods were delicious, and we get to taste a wide variety of local dishes! Tour guides were knowledgeable and bilingual (English & Mandarin) which was perfect for my group. Bus drivers were helpful to oversee our luggage.

Upon arrival at the airport (first city destination) the tour guide and driver were waiting to receive us, even at the wee hours which gave us a lot of comfort and eliminated our fears!

Frankly, we took a leap of faith to book the tour with Ms Nora of China Culture Tour (CCT) as it allows us to customise the itinerary based on our requirements. We did make changes to our itineraries, but Ms Nora was accommodating and quick to accede to our requests. Also, we did face some issues, but CCT was patience and understanding on the situation.

Overall, we had an awesome and delightful holiday! I applaud CCT for being a dependable, trustworthy, experienced and responsible tour agent to work with!
Cheers from Singapore!

I just returned from a 2-week private tour with 3 other family members to Datong, Pingyao, Xian, Luoyang and Beijing. I could wax lyrical about the sights, food and transport but the 'wow' factor was Nora. Her speed and comprehensiveness of responses to our enquiries sealed the deal for us to make arrangements through China Culture Tour. Initially, I was a bit apprehensive as it was the first time using their services, notwithstanding the good reviews we read. I needn't have been because throughout our trip, I felt that we had 2 guides - the person who accompanied us at each stop, and a virtual one in the form of Nora who tracked our itinerary, kept close tabs on the progress of our trip and responded quickly and effectively to any changes in our plans. I have no hesitation to recommend China Culture Tour to anyone visiting China.

Most things went according to plan,hotels were mostly in good locations,guides were knowleageble n helpful

Alvin met us at the Huangshanbei train station with an enthusiastic energy! My 25 and 21yr old daughters LOVED him. Alvin explained our itinerary before each stop and took care of all small details. Alvin always helped us find unique dishes to sample and enjoy. Alvin left his family at 9 pm to help us settle an issue at our hotel.
Request Alvin if you are searching for a stress free and fabulous visit to the Yellow Mountains!

I used China Culture Tour for my Chengdu trip and Nora was my tour agent. She was a very friendly and helpful agent. As I was traveling alone in Chengdu (Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong and Emeishan), she was always checking on me and provided useful advices. Will definitely recommend China Culture Tour to my friends who are interested in travelling to China.

My husband dream to visit china's Great Wall n Guilin but due to his mobility issue m not sure if I could fulfill his dream. I went to TripAdvisor check up a few travel companies and found china culture tours able to Taylor private tours. Email them n very next day Nora replied, she has given me many suggestions to cater to my husband's need. She is super efficient as i have many questions. Each time i send an email for a question she will respond almost immediately and anytime of the day which I greatly appreciate. You have done a wonderful job to make someone's dream come true. Thank u Nora
My husband n I truly enjoyed ourselves during the 12 days tour in Beijing, Guilin. Longsheng n yangshuo arranged by Nora.
From Beijing our guide Annie and driver Mr Su was excellent helping my husband on his wheelchair visit the Great Wall, forbidden city and on and on. Annie also brought us to some great local food, we truly enjoy every meal. Annie n Mr Su m really greatful to both of u which u have given us the insight story of china
From Beijing flew to Guilin and was met up by Lindo which is not our actual guide,as I was told he was tired up at that hr. However Linda is also a great guide too.
From the short span of time she told us a lot about Guilin and she brought us to a very old tradition rice noddle shop for a snack. That taste was super nice we love it Linda really enjoy the short time we spent with u.
Our actual guide for Guilin, Longsheng n yangshuo Mike and driver Mr Gao is a very professional n careful driver every turn around the mountain blind spot he will sound his horn to alert oncoming vehicle I feel absolutely safe sitting in his car.
Our guide Mike, without u I doubt i can manage to get to Baike hotel in Longsheng. Mike pushes my husband from the restaurant to the hotel about 500 to 600 meters up a rather steep slope in the rain to the hotel as there is no vehicle allowed at the section of the mountain. Mike from the bottom of my heart I thank u.
Needless to say the hotels, place of interest in the itinerary are fantastic. Every town has its own beauty The whole team is just so awesome nothing is impossible for you guys. Nora, Annie, Linda, Mike Mr Su and Mr Gao. Wishing all the best in your future endeavours.
With gratitude from Singapore
Margaret

we had the pleasure of being accompanied on our trip to China by this agency. The service was very professional, polite and impeccable. The operations person who followed us, Linda, was very attentive to our needs, and planned some really wonderful days. We recommend without a doubt the seriousness and full satisfaction.

congratulations to Grace, for finding female collaborators who are able to share their life and work. This, nowadays, is not something to be taken for granted and should be appreciated. I would recommend China to anyone looking to experience a trip that combines bustling cities and urban life, stunning nature, and millennia of history. I would wholeheartedly recommend your tour operator because a guide truly makes a difference in a place as rich in history and as different from the rest of the world as China. I hope to return one day and I will choose your agency one million time more!

I had the pleasure to hire China Culture Tours. It was a wonderful experience, they really helped me to organize a great visit and suggested best places to go. I visited Beijing and Shanghai for vacation and Chengdu, Yibin, Naijing for business.
I highly recommend to avoid to plan a visit to China by your own, the visit requires a real knowledge to plan it accordingly.
Nora was a wonderful contact. She managed to put together a great plan, she spoke to drivers and tourist guides all the time to make sure that I was picked up on time and i was with the driver. Thanks for Nora for making feel so welcome in your country.

After much research we chose China Culture Tour for our two week multi-centre trip to China with private guides and drivers. Nora, our travel consultant planned the trip with superb efficiency and constantly excellent communication, meeting our needs and preferences with a varied and exciting programme. She also ensured that everything went well, and made some necessary adjustments while we were there. The hotels and restaurants were all very good, and all four of individual guides were delightful and intelligent young women who we enjoyed spending time with and who made our trip so very enjoyable. They were flexible, pro-active, knowledgeable and interesting. Olivia in Beijing set a very high standard indeed, giving us brilliant tours of the spectacular Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Summer Palace, and local neighbourhoods which gave an insight into Chinese life. Sarah in Xian was energetic and lively, and our visit to the Terracotta Warriors was greatly enhanced by her knowledge and expertise. We visited a local family and made dumplings. Muslim street with its street food was also quite an experience! Linda, our guide in Guilin was exceptional, very caring, kind and interesting - the luxury boat trip to Yangshou on the River Li was stunning, and we also enjoyed visiting local villages, a tea plantation and research institute, the Daxu Ancient Town, the Longji terraced rice fields, and so much more. Fei in Shanghai was a delight and made several great suggestions to ensure that we experienced the best of the Bund, went up the tallest building, and saw the interesting Tongli Ancient Water Town. There were so many other highlights and we found that every single day was really interesting and enjoyable - not a single disappointment. On two occasions we took the suggestion of the guides and went to an evening show - both were superb. The guides really know their stuff and look after you well. It was brilliant to have private transport each day - the drivers never seemed more than a minute or two away. All the (potentially daunting) rail and internal air travel was made easy because the guides were always waiting to greet us as soon as we arrived anywhere, and took us to the furthest possible point when catching a train or plane. The strength of China Culture Tour lies in the very experienced and well organised planning, the attention to detail, the constant quality assurance throughout the trip - and above all the sheer excellence of the guides, their very high standards (and preparation), and their evident dedication and enthusiasm for their job. We felt that we were treated like VIPs - but by friends! We absolutely loved the whole experience and can recommend this company unreservedly.

This was absolutely the highlight of our China experience! While Guilin is exceptional in it's own right, our guide, Cory, made our trip one that will live in our memories forever. He was attentive, humorous, understanding and did everything to make our trip a trip of a lifetime. He changed the itinerary on the fly, listened to us, made sure we encountered locals, made sure we were comfortable every step of the way and truly made us feel like his family. There is absolutely not enough good things I can say about him or China Culture Tours. They were timely, totally tailored our tour to our wishes and professional. I can back up my review as 1) we also tried another agency in Beijing and 2) this was my second trip to Gulin. As to the former, our guide fell way below our expectation and while we saw the Great Wall, Summer Palace and Forbidden City, we walked away with a cold experience and not much extra knowledge. As to the latter, I saw places and did things in Guilin, that were not experienced before but surpassed all expectations. We actually met locals and were immersed with them and it made the whole trip spectacular. Not only would I not hesitate to recommend China Culture Tours!!!! But ASK for Cory- he is truly a wonderful man and so knowledgeable. He will take care of you from the beginning to the end and he will do everything to make sure your trip is a trip of a lifetime!

My wife and I had a great trip to China, everything went well, plenty of highlights- and no hiccups. The accommodation was excellent, food was very good and the itinerary covered all the things that we wanted to see. Thank you Nora!
The Yangtze River Cruise was truly spectacular, the ship, the meals the accommodation and the staff were excellent. Particular thanks to our wonderful host, Lawrence.
Our lakeside hotel at Guilin made our trip there very enjoyable, a beautiful city. The Yangshuo Mountain Retreat was also spectacular - beautiful rivers, mountains everywhere and peaceful countryside environment.
The “big” cities of Shanghai, Xi’an and Beijing and their tourist attractions were unforgettable as well.
Our guides, Fei, Mike, Summer and Jin were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful - thank you. Our drivers were very good and got us to our destinations safely and on time. The bullet trains were terrific as well!

We (a group of 6 friends) have just returned from a tour of China organised by Nora of China Culture Tours. Below is our response to the company's questionnaire. We visited Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Guilin, Hangzhou and Shanghai. The tour was well organised, the guides were very knowledgeable and spoke really good English, the hotels we used were really good and the food throughout was plentiful and tasty.

1. We have decided that the WOW on our tour included, The Great Wall, Reed Flute Cave and the visit to the family/dumpling making. The Karst scenery around Guilin was quite spectacular. It was also good to meet you.

2. It is very difficult to pick out one outstanding guide. Each of the guides had there own way of interacting with the group and all were knowledgeable. If we have to list the best, then perhaps we would have scored Cory, Clark and Jin slightly higher than the others, but this maybe because we spent more time with them.

3. We were all delighted with the food, both in the quality and amount. In all cases, there was always plenty for us all to eat. Breakfasts were varied, with both western and Chinese foods on offer and in general were very good. The only disappointing breakfast was at the Mountain Retreat, where we thought it was a little limited.
As far as hotels are concerned, they were all very good and were in really good locations. It is very difficult to pick out one above others, as the city hotels were so different from the more boutique style hotels. The Aroma Tea House in Guilin was particularly nice and had lovely views from the window.

4. Tell the guides what you like to eat and leave them to order the food for you. They always know best and introduce you to local delicacies and don't forget to ask for the local beers, they all vary in colour and tastes.

5. The train travel was really good and is an efficient way to get between cities. Our suggestion is to take plenty of food and drink onboard with you for the journey.
Additionally, it is our suggestion that you should not travel on the trains with aerosol sprays, knives, scissors or any bottles of shaving foam/deodorant/perfumes etc over 120ml in size. We were stopped at Hangzhou going to Shanghai and had lots of things confiscated from our bags. Maybe you could issue a warning to future passengers not to take any of the above.

6.We found your company on the internet and finally decided to use you on price, content of the tour, inclusions of travel/hotels/food/guides and most important to us was no free time during the daytime. We wanted to be busy at all times during the day, with free time during the evenings only.

7. We would be delighted to provide references to any potential customers and you have our contact details.

My mother and I had an incredible 10 day trip to China for just the 2 of us. The tour was booked and managed by Nora Zheng who created a tour that was customized to my individual interest for an Ancient China experience. She booked us in traditional hotels and later in luxury hotels. We had guides and drivers in each city. Our guide/driver in BeiJing was Judy and Mr. Zhang. Both of them went above and beyond their duties. They were kind and accommodating. Mr. Zheng drove safely and went to extra effort to drive down the narrow Hutong alleys in BeiJing. Judy was knowledgeable, spoke great English and entertained my mother, who who had mobility issues, when I wanted to run ahead and see the sites that were too taxing for my mother to get to. 
In PingYao, we had Peter as our guide and Mr. Cheng was our driver. Mr. Cheng also navigated narrow, ancient alleyways safely. Peter was incredibly knowledgeable about China, impeccably polite, great English and gave of himself graciously when called upon to help my mother up and down the ancient stairways. His presence was reassuring and he was absolutely charming.
In Xian, our guide was Lucas and our driver was Mr. Yang. Mr Yang was a safe driver and very friendly. I liked him a lot. Lucas was an incredible guide. He knew so much (all the guides did)! He downloaded his brain to me on subjects ranging from Daoism in ancient and modern times to the ancient poet, Li Bao - not to mention the vast amount of information he imparted on the sites we were attending. I thoroughly enjoyed his company and companionship - as I did all the guides. 
Finally, we went to Shanghai and met our guide, Summer and driver, Mr. Xuan. Mr. Xuan was a safe driver and went to extra trouble to accommodate my mother's mobility challenges. Summer has an excellent command of English and made sure all our needs were met and that we had a good time.
I am misty-eyed upon writing this because I never expected the tender-hearted, personalized service from Nora Zheng and all the guides and drivers. These folks are going way beyond service. They are connecting as individuals from the heart. The only thing I could wish for my experience was that it had been longer.

My partner and I just finished a three week trip to major sites in China and thanks to Nora at China Culture Tour every day was an exciting adventure. We traveled from Beijing to Xian, Chengdu, the Yangtze River cruise, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Guilin, Yangshuo and finally Hong Kong. Nora worked with us to find a mix of 4 and 5 star hotels and in each city planned special activities, such as cooking lessons in local homes. She organized excellent and personable guides in each city, as well as private cars with experienced drivers. The restaurants selected offered excellent food as well as cultural experiences.

It's hard to single out the best guides--they were all great. In a couple of cases the English could have been better, but generally they were professional and enjoyable, adding to insights about China's recent past and present. It was almost like touring with a knowledgeable friend. I would give special nods to Sophia in Beijing, Jessica in Chengdu, Linda in Guilin, Fei in Shanghai and Cecilia in Hong Kong.

Recommendations: Book First Class bullet train tickets. More comfortable and more space for luggage. If you need to go by air, consider business class for flights over an hour and a half. Chinese planes don't have much leg room in economy and if you are average to large you will not be comfortable. When you arrive, book a five-star hotel to catch up with jet lag. In Beijing we stayed at the New World Hotel and it was top-notch and convenient for exploring on foot the central neighborhoods of the city. The four-star hotels she selected were all fine, but treating yourself here and there is a nice present to yourself. If you take the Yangtze River cruise, start from Chongqing and consider the Victoria Jenna and upgrade to an executive suite if you want a little extra room and your own table at dinner.

In Beijing take in the standard wonders--Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, but don't expect to be alone. Chinese domestic tourism has exploded and the mass of tourists can be crushing in key tourist sites. Be ready for that and patient and you will still have a lot to marvel at. The 798 Art District is lively and fun and filled with young hipsters and artists. The same goes for the Terra Cotta Warrior site in Xian. Wonderful but crowded. A special treat there was a lesson in dumpling making and a marvelous home-cooked lunch in a private home. We adored our time with Lily and her family.

In Chengdu the pandas are a must. So is the Jinsha Museum if you have an interest in early Chinese history. And a trip to Leshan to see the giant Buddha was awesome. On the Yangtze cruise, take the excursions, especially the awesome Three Kingdoms evening spectacle at Chengdu. The trip up Goddess stream is not to be missed. In Hangzhou, West Lake is awesome both in the day and evening. Break out of your hotel and go to the light and water show on your own. We paid for an expensive tea but got a ringside seat at water's edge, rather than stand in the crowd.

Shanghai Museum is totally awesome. We had two hours there and only got through two of the four floors. Don't miss the Shanghai Acrobats. Ask Nora to include tickets in your itinerary. Amazing. Then taxi to the lively/trendy Xitiandi district for an outdoor meal and people watching. Maybe the highlight of the trip was the Guilin region, especially the cruise on the Li River. The scenery is so beautiful. End up at Yangshuo Mountain Retreat, isolated and rustic. If you have time for an extra day to relax, bike or hike, take it. There's another huge outdoor spectacle in the evenings there, which is worth seeing. Finally Hong Kong and the magnificent view from the peak. Although there's a lot of turmoil and unrest there, we didn't encounter any problems on our stay. Again, I couldn't recommend China Culture Tours (and Nora) more highly. They provided a flawless experience--a trip of a lifetime.