China Private Car Tours

“Lazy Travelers in Beijing”

Being lazy travelers, we did NOT want to get up early for our tour of the Forbidden City (no longer so Forbidden), but John INSISTED that we meet him downstairs in our hotel lobby at 7:00 am. So reluctantly, we met him there, coffee in hand. Well, as much as I hate to admit it, had we not arrived early at the Forbidden City, we would have been swallowed not just by a horde of tourists but by multiple hordes of tourists (though none of them Mongolian hordes). We would have lost well over an hour just to get in, leaving less time for the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and other shorter visits. The next day, even worse, we had to be downstairs at 6:30 am to get to the Great Wall. Once again, we arrived just before huge numbers of other tourists, so many that if they had been extras in a movie, 90% would have been created with computer graphics because hiring that many extras would be prohibitively expensive. The next day was even worse. We had to be downstairs at 6:30 AM to get to the Great Wall. But if we hadn't gotten there as early as we did, we would have had to wait in line long enough for them to build another Great Wall, which might have been nice, because the existing one, though big, long, and impressive, is kind of dated. Leaving aside getting up early, John was a terrific guide. On the way to the sights, he talked about their history and, in doing so, taught us a little about the overall history of this amazing country, as well as touched on modern China and how it is influenced by its past. John arranged for a van that was surprisingly comfortable, and, being very lazy travelers, we hated to leave it every time we had to get out. Though it would take a dozen years to really know Beijing, John showed us more of the city and taught us more about it than we ever could have expected in a fun and diverting way.

John T.

(4 reviews)

Dear Thomas, Rarely do we encounter an gentleman and your family group who combines extensive erudition covering countless fields with such charming, effortless humor; every conversation with you guys is not only educational and eye-opening but also full of laughter and warmth. Thanks a million for your quick and great review, and thank you so much for choosing our travel service, take care! Let me know when your friends or family wanna travel to China in the near future! Our team will look after them well！ BR John

“Excellent guide!”

We were in Beijing for 1 week. Claire was fantastic! We did 2 day tours with her. She arrived promptly and guided us to the Great Wall/ panda zoo/ summer palace. She had loads of interesting information . She was flexible to follow our needs during the very hot days we were there. Not only that she helped us book tickets to shows and gave many helpful suggestions of places we might be interested in seeing / restaurants to go to. Felt we were in trustworthy hands . Would highly recommend her!!

“A wonderful family trip with Daslie”

One of the best family vacation that we had. Daslie is the most resourceful and considerate guide we’ve ever met. She is very proficient in both English and Mandarin which makes communication a breeze. The tour turned out well and everyone in our family enjoyed the tour and her company. I could tell that a lot of work went on behind her scenes. She pre-planned every tour, every detail and prepared for every contingency. She carries around a large backpack (must have been heavy!) with lots of stuffs to keep us comfortable, like fans and snacks in case anyone needs. She’s definitely well prepared. It must be her gentle nature and caring self that carried thru to the way she engages with everyone in the family and made everyone feel welcomed and at ease. As a result, we could focus on spending time and enjoying as a family and not having to worry about anything else. This valuable time together is something we treasure a lot. We could experience the many facets of Xiamen that we never would have seen by ourselves. Thank you, Daslie, for all the arrangements, for your friendship and most of all, for being you.

Daslie W.

(1 reviews)

Oooooh! Thank you so much for all your kind words. ️ You can't imagine how touched I was when I read your incredibly heartfelt review. I was honestly speechless! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and detailed review. It truly means the world to me. Thank you for your trust, kindness, patience, and friendship throughout the journey. Meeting families like yours is one of the reasons I love what I do. Your family's warmth, curiosity, and positive energy made guiding you an absolute joy. Thank you for all the thoughtful planning and lots of conversations & details with me before the trip. Makes the trip more smoothly. Thanks mum for taking such wonderful care of everyone throughout the trip. And being such a beautiful model in our photos! And of course, your three adorable children! Thank哥哥carrying heavy and professional camera, helping capture so many wonderful moments and awesome video he made. Thanks 姐姐 the amazing magic show! lots of fun and surprises. The 1st time I watch a magic show from so close, teach me how to playing game and let me enjoy my missing childhood joy. Thanks 妹妹- for being so thoughtful, adorable, and sweet. ️Share a lot with me in excellent Chinese. Thank you for trusting me with such precious family time. I feel very fortunate to have been a small part of your Xiamen experience, and I will always remember our time together fondly. Wishing your family many more unforgettable memories and amazing adventures around China ahead! Feel free to text me anytime for anything I can help!️ Remember, you always have a friend in Xiamen, hope we meet again someday.