Good value for first trip to China
China | Oct 22 - Nov 2, 2024

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Alberto S.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Nov 03, 2024

All the guides were very good. I enjoyed Xi’an and Shanghai more than Beijing were we spent too much time in traffic. The cars and drivers were good.
The cruise was enjoyable because of the scenery and the friendly crew but the food was mediocre and the cabin too small

Hotel Reviews
Novotel Peace Beijing
Beijing

Old hotel n need of renovations. Marginal air conditioning. Old furniture in need of replacement. Shoddy workmanship. Breakfast was ok

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Eastern House Boutique Hotel

Clean hotel. Professional staff.

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Victoria Katarina

Tiny room . The smallest closet I ever saw. No drawers to store anything. The food is buffet style and is served tepid. Overall the food was mediocre. Upon embarking we had to buy the dinner because it was not included. Big mistake! It was horrendous.

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Sunrise On The Bund

The air conditioning doesn’t always work. Very small closet. Nice big bathroom

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The staff was not friendly but they did their job
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Air conditioning!!!
Activity Reviews
A Glimpse into China's Imperial Past: the Fobidden City
A Glimpse into China's Imperial Past: the Fobidden City
Beijing

Interesting site

Quality of Experience
Food
Loud and busy restaurant
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Better car than the old VW provided
Hutongs Exploration: Pedicab Ride and Local Family Visit
Hutongs Exploration: Pedicab Ride and Local Family Visit
Beijing

Nothing special. We didn’t visit any family

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Full day with Great Wall and Changling Tomb in Beijing
Full day with Great Wall and Changling Tomb in Beijing
Beijing

The Great Wall is a must see. It is impressive but it’s a long drive from Beijing. The wall is very crowded. The tomb excursion is not worth the time

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Chinese dumpling dinner
Chinese dumpling dinner
Xi'an

The show was good. The dinner and service were poor

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Everything
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Full Day with  Terracotta Warriors and  Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Full Day with Terracotta Warriors and Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Xi'an

Very interesting site with some remarkable historical pieces

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Victoria Katarina Cruise Day 4
Victoria Katarina Cruise Day 4
Chongqing

A waste of time

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Highlights of Shanghai with Yu Garden and the Bund
Highlights of Shanghai with Yu Garden and the Bund
Shanghai

Very nice excursion thanks to our excellent guide

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Explore the Temple of Heaven
Explore the Temple of Heaven
Beijing

Nice excursion

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Visit the Picturesque Summer Palace
Visit the Picturesque Summer Palace
Beijing

Nice excursion

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The Tang Dynasty Show (1hour)
The Tang Dynasty Show (1hour)
Xi'an

A good show.

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Victoria Katarina cruise Day 1
Victoria Katarina cruise Day 1
Chongqing

The embarkation process was chaotic. The dinner that we had to buy on board was the terrible.

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Eat on shore
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Victoria Katarina Cruise Day 2
Victoria Katarina Cruise Day 2
Chongqing

A pleasant excursion

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Day Trip to Suzhou and Tongli Water Town City Tour
Day Trip to Suzhou and Tongli Water Town City Tour
Shanghai

A very nice excursion

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Victoria Katarina Cruise Day 3
Victoria Katarina Cruise Day 3
Chongqing

Very nice excursion on small boats

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Local specialist: Heidi Jiang
Heidi
Heidi Jiang
Local specialist in China | Replied on Nov 04, 2024
Dear Alberto, Greetings from Heidi and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the guides and your experiences in Xi’an and Shanghai. We understand that traffic in Beijing can be frustrating at times. Regarding the cruise, we appreciate your comments on the scenery and crew, and we will take your feedback about the food and cabin size into consideration for future improvements. As for the hotels, we are sorry to hear that you had issues... Read more

Dear Alberto,

Greetings from Heidi and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the guides and your experiences in Xi’an and Shanghai. We understand that traffic in Beijing can be frustrating at times.

Regarding the cruise, we appreciate your comments on the scenery and crew, and we will take your feedback about the food and cabin size into consideration for future improvements.

As for the hotels, we are sorry to hear that you had issues with the accommodations and some excursion. We value your feedback and will work on enhancing the overall experience for future guests.

Thank you once again for your valuable input, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit.

Warm regards from Asia,
Heidi