Note that this tour was the completion of a 75th birthday celebration that started in Winslow, Arizona USA, went on to the Philippines and ended with this incredible Silk Road Bullet Train tour!
This was the tour of a lifetime! On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the best, I rate China Tours 7!! Why would I rate this tour off the chart?
• The Silk Road bullet trains were beyond comprehension.
• The choice of a private tour was the right choice: expert commentary, attention to traveler needs and flexible schedules.
• ALL guides: Kevin, Helen, Amanda, Robin, Anna, Shelley and Susan were like “guardian angels”. Even our problems were turned into opportunities. BTW, their “English” was impeccable.
• Tour attractions were comprehensive and reflective of China’s history and culture. I particularly enjoyed the history of Chinese Communist Party in the Urumqui Museum.
• Bonus stops: local food in a number of locales, theatre productions, wine tasting at Chateaux Tuoling and marketplaces that reflected the “real” China.
• Drivers were the backbone of the tour, with safety and service as a hallmark. Vehicles were appropriate for the need.
• Hotels were first-rate, with the Novotel Peace in Beijing, Silk Road Hotel in Turpan and the Oasis Grand deserving of special commendation.
I can not imagine any tour in the future exceeding this one in terms of scope and benefits. When it is time to schedule our next trip to China, China Tours will have first right of refusal without reservation. And if friends or family want to see and experience China, my recommendation will be: Contact China Tours.
From: Dave P