About Tour Guide John T.

“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

“Travelled in the safe hands of an expert guide”

I had only one day to see Beijing, and John made sure I experienced everything I hoped for. He was responsive from the start, even updating me on the Great Wall weather the day before so I could plan with confidence. John arrived on time with a comfortable, air‑conditioned car stocked with water—perfect for the heat. He guided me through the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, navigating crowds smoothly and giving me plenty of free time. When the heat became overwhelming, he adjusted the plan and showed me more of the city by car, from historic areas to modern neighborhoods. He also went far beyond what I expected from a guide. When my Alipay failed during a small purchase, he paid for me without hesitation. Later, back at my hotel lobby, he helped me set up WeChat Pay so I’d have a reliable backup for the rest of my trip. At the end of the day, when he learned my dinner reservation was far from my hotel, he even drove me there on his way home—over an hour out of his way. John truly exceeded expectations: thoughtful, flexible, and incredibly supportive. I saw everything I wanted—the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, a jade shop—and felt completely taken care of throughout the day. An exceptional experience.

John T.

(4 reviews)

Dear Grace , Thanks a million for your quick and great review, and thank you so much for choosing our travel service, take care! Let us know when your friends or family wanna travel to China in the near future! Our team will look after them well！ BR John

“Beijing 3 day tour for the group of 12 people”

Our guide John in Beijing was fantastic! He spoke excellent English and was always eager to share his deep knowledge of Chinese culture, history, and landmarks. His explanations were engaging and easy to follow, and he patiently answered all our questions. Thanks to him, our group of 12 had a truly memorable experience exploring the city.

John T.

(4 reviews)

Dear Mladen Thanks a million for your quick and great review, and thank you so much for choosing our travel service, take care! Let us know when your friends or family wanna travel to China in the near future! Our team will look after them well！ BR John