Small Group Tours Reviews

Our family's small group tour in Zhangjiajie was absolutely perfect! The guide spoke both Chinese and English, so communication was zero problem for us Indonesian Chinese. He took us on the back trails of Yuanjiajie, completely avoiding the crowds, and we took many amazing photos. The sea of clouds at Tianzi Mountain was like a fairy tale; the kids were amazed. Most thoughtfully, the guide knew we are Muslim and specially arranged meals at halal restaurants within the scenic area. Although options were limited, we felt very respected. The seats for the evening "Charming Xiangxi" show were also great. The entire itinerary was well-paced and not tiring at all. Thank you so much!

As a Singaporean Chinese, I’ve long dreamed of Xinjiang’s grassland scenery, but always worried about the tiredness of long-distance travel and food adaptation. When I saw the review of this Small Group Tour on Tripadvisor—“7-person small group + full-process business car + halal food guarantee”—I booked it without hesitation, and this journey became my most unforgettable experience this year! Our small group had 6 people; guide Alim is a local Kazakh in Xinjiang, who speaks fluent Chinese and simple English, so communication was smooth. We started from Urumqi, taking a 7-seater business car throughout the trip—spacious and comfortable, with daily driving time controlled within 3 hours, no tiredness at all. The first stop was Nalati Grassland; Alim took us into a herdsman’s yurt, where we drank freshly boiled salty milk tea and listened to him tell the nomadic stories of the Kazakh people. He also taught us to ride horses, choosing docile ponies for the elderly in the group, and held the reins to protect them throughout—very careful. The food was my favorite part: the “Ailizhati Halal Restaurant” arranged by Alim had pilaf with tender and flavorful mutton, crispy-skinned roasted buns, and even the vegetable salad dressing was confirmed alcohol-free, perfectly matching Singaporean tastes (not too salty or greasy). At Sayram Lake, he prepared a picnic mat and halal snacks in advance; we sat by the lake watching the snow-capped mountain reflections and feeling the breeze—this comfort exceeded expectations. The most thoughtful part was the details: knowing Singaporeans are afraid of sunburn, Alim prepared sun hats for everyone; the homestay at night had an electric kettle (convenient for making coffee brought from Singapore); on the last day of the trip, he also helped us purchase Xinjiang specialties (raisins, almonds) and sent them directly to the airport for checked luggage. After returning to Singapore, I posted grassland photos on Moments, and many friends asked me for the booking link—this Small Group Tour balances “comfort” and “characteristics” perfectly, definitely worth recommending!

Our small group tour in Yunnan was beyond expectations! The guide’s expertise in Yi ethnic culture made the trip educational and fun. We visited untouched villages that aren’t listed in guidebooks. At Yuanyang Terraces, the guide secured the best sunrise viewing spot for us. The group dynamics were fantastic – travelers from the US, Australia, and Japan bonded like old friends. The wild mushroom hotpot lunch was a highlight, even locals praised our itinerary. My only regret is that the tour wasn’t longer. Highly recommend for those seeking authenticity!

I brought my 6-year-old son from Phnom Penh, Cambodia to China; I most wanted to take him to see pandas, but was worried that the spicy food in Chengdu would be unsuitable for him. When I saw the “Cambodian-speaking guide + family-friendly” review of this City Package on Trustpilot, after booking the 3-day itinerary, I found that it fully took care of our needs!​ Guide Xiao Chen is a local Chinese in Chengdu, who speaks fluent Cambodian (my son was born in Cambodia and only understands Cambodian and simple Chinese). When he met us, he handed over a small children’s fan and panda-shaped snacks, and my son immediately liked him. On the first day at the Panda Base, Xiao Chen helped us exchange Fastpass cards in advance and took us directly to the “Baby Panda Villa”—when my son saw the baby panda climbing a tree, he excitedly shouted “so cute” in Cambodian. Xiao Chen also helped us take photos with panda dolls, capturing many parent-child moments.​ The food adjustment was particularly thoughtful: knowing that Cambodians like light tastes, when he took us to the “Chengdu Impression” restaurant, he specially asked the chef to make “Mapo Tofu” non-spicy, and the recommended “steamed sea bass” and “scrambled eggs with tomatoes” were all flavors my son loves; in the afternoon, when visiting Kuanzhai Alleys, he took us to eat “tangyou guozi” (sugar-coated fried dough balls), which were crispy outside and glutinous inside. My son ate two at a time and said, “It’s more delicious than Cambodian banana pancakes.”​ The itinerary pace was very slow: only two attractions were arranged every day, and a 2-hour nap time was reserved for my son at noon; on the second day, we visited Chengdu Science and Technology Museum, Xiao Chen explained the robot performance to my son in Cambodian, and my son also operated scientific experiments by himself, having fun while learning knowledge; on the last day, Xiao Chen helped us book the shuttle service from the “panda-themed homestay” to the airport, and also gave my son a panda backpack as a gift.​ After returning to Cambodia, my son holds the panda photos every day and says “want to go to Chengdu again.” This City Package does an excellent job of “parent-child interaction” and “food adaptation”—if you are a Cambodian Chinese bringing children to Chengdu, choosing it is definitely correct—it makes our trip both easy and full of happiness!​

Coming from Malaysia, we had never seen snow before. This small group ice and snow tour in Harbin made our dream come true! The agency sent us detailed warmth-keeping guidelines in advance, which were very useful. Our group was small, only 8 people. At the Ice and Snow World, the guide took us to all the most fun attractions, like the big slides, and helped us take many beautiful photos. For lunch, they took us for a hot Northeastern stew in an iron pot, which warmed us up instantly. The most memorable part was at the Yabuli Ski Resort; the instructor was very patient teaching us beginners. Although the weather was cold, our hearts were warm. Thank you for giving us such wonderful memories!