Katherine Sage: China & Tibet - April 2011

"We had the most fantastic time - Lhasa was a particular highlight. The China Travel Company made it really easy and everything worked like clockwork. Thank you Chris. We have already recommended your services!"

We add: Lhasa and Tibet rarely disappoint - so happy it went well for you!

Hugh & Alison Durell: China Tailor Made - April 2011

"The best holiday we have ever had in our lives. It is definitely the way to see and learn about the proper China. A careful balance of seeing the people and sights and local but comfortable hotels with good facilities and we would recommend you to anyone - a beautifully thought out tour."

We add: Many thanks Hugh and Alison - it can't get much better than that!

Bella Lisovitskaya & Family: China Family Tour - April 2011

"The quality of your website is very good. That was the 1st reason why I  chose your company at the very beginning while searching through the many options on the Internet. The customer service, information provided, feedback, everything before the trip was above the expectations. I always had a feeling that a person who knows China, who is really professional works with me.

All the transfers were on time, the guides were always waiting for us in the airport. The cars, the drivers, the service, etc. were excellent. The vehicles were always clean. All the guides were very friendly, were trying to provide as much information as they possibly could. We always felt very safe and secure. Thank you.

We enjoyed our trip from the moment we started to plan it till the very end. During the whole trip we didn't have a chance to complain even once. It was a real tailor made trip and we felt that we were treated this way. You have done a fantastic job and we all very much appreciate and are thankful for that. We'll definitely recommend your company to our friends."

"We enjoyed our trip from the moment we started to plan it till the very end. During the whole trip we didn't have a chance to complain even once. It was a real tailor made trip and we felt that we were treated this way."

We add: Many thanks Bella. Yours was a very extensive itinerary so it is particularly gratifying to hear it went well and that you and the family had such a good experience.

Áine Dowling & Mum! : China Tailor Made - March 2011

"Just a huge thanks for answering all my questions so well. And also the advice about doing multiple days on the wall, it was a tough 2 days and we really looked forward to our sleep in the next day.

All of our guides were really lovely people. The two ladies we had in Xi'an(Li) and Chengdu(Susan) were fantastic and we had a really nice time with them. Didn't think I'd like it being a solo traveller but it was a treat to be collected and still have our own time to see what we wanted. Really enjoyed it (except the food but that's a family joke not sure why Mum agreed to come!) and would definitely tell her friends. She loved the private driver and guides and everything was at her pace. Thanks so much for making the trip easier for me :-D"

We add: Good to hear that you enjoyed the trip but more importantly that your Mum did!

Vicky & Simon White: China Tailor Made - March 2011

"The best pre-trip support we had on our 3 month trip around the world, Chris listened to what we asked for and provided a tour tailored to our every request. Despite our numerous requests to re-work the itinerary he responded promptly and nothing was ever too much trouble.

We were always met promptly upon our arrival at a location, even if it was 5am! and the transport to and from each airport or train station was always comfortable and clean. The guides were always there to help, and attended to any request we made of them. Their English was excellent. Every tour exceeded our expectations, we have nothing but good things to say about the amazing things we saw and did.

The Trip Guidebook you gave us is best idea ever! Great reference material for reading on long train journeys, and a good point and smile tool for communication!

Thank you so much for what you did, not just booking the trip, but in your advice and guidance in the preparation phases. China was always the heart of why we went away for 3 months, and everything we did and saw exceeded our expectations. It was without doubt the highlight of our 3 month 10 country tour, and has left us keen to return and explore everything else we have now discovered. Not only would we recommend you, we will use you again."

"The best pre-trip support we had on our 3 month trip around the world, Chris listened to what we asked for and provided a tour tailored to our every request."

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"Not only would we recommend you, we will use you again."

We add: So good to hear the trip went well and we love the photos - thanks so much for sharing them!

Chris Ward: China Photography trip - October 2010

"We had a truly wonderful time and are 100% committed to visit China again. No problems with weather - in fact in Beijing we got 4 days of glorious clear blue skies which made the Wall visit truly unbelievable. We had no problems anywhere at all which is a very good sign the holiday was well organised so thanks for that - we've already been recommending you."

We add: We love our photography so it is always a pleasure to arrange a trip for a fellow enthusiast and even better to hear the weather held up for you alondside all the arrangements going to plan. Thanks for sending the links to your shots - there are some great ones in there - very inspiring!

Stephen Irecki & Family: SG-02 China Essentials - September 2010

"The trip was very well organised and we would definitely recommend The China Travel Company to others.

The whole family thought it was a very successful trip so thank you again for putting it all together.

The two weeks went way too fast though! ;-)
Thanks again for all your work."

We add: Thanks Stephen for letting us know the trip went well for you and the family and thanks for the recommendation! All the best!

Anthony & Fiona Collins: China Tailor Made - September 2010

"An unforgettable holiday. Well done and thank you. All the transfers went without a hitch. Always met on time and safely delivered to the airports and stations. Our guides took great care to watch over us and always took great care to ensure that we did not trip on unguarded edges etc.

Our trip was to see the main tourist spots in China and to trace my wife's great uncles grave in Shenyang (he was a medical missionary and died out in Shenyang in 1910 one hundred years ago). We think we found the area."

We add: Anthony, we are very glad to hear that you made some progress in finding the grave sight in Shenyang and despite overlapping into the October holiday period.

Lesley Evans: China Tailor Made - September 2010

"Thank your to all your excellent organisation I had a perfect holiday, with no technical hitches, and I shall be recommending your services to all my friends whenever possible. It's spoiled me for any other type of travel. The personal service and high level of satisfactory organisation were great. Travelling on one's own is an enormous leap of faith, especially in a country where the language is difficult to learn, but I had no hesitation in taking this trip as it was so efficiently organised beforehand. I was very impressed with my personal tour booklet and all the information it contained. I almost had nothing else to do in preparation for my trip.

In another life I'm a mystery shopper and you should be proud of your organisation if a few meals is all I can find to criticize on a two week tour. Everybody got the basics right every time, most did the basics brilliantly and some, particularly Wu in Beijing, provided some wow moments that made my trip especially memorable.  He was such a gentleman, eager for me to know that both he and driver were professional guides, explained it was his duty to show me the best that China could offer and nothing which I asked for was too much.  He really took care of me, offered me an arm on steps and rough places and generally made me feel cared for.  I cannot praise him enough."

We add: Thank you for the feedback - I was particularly amused to hear you met some good friends of ours on the train from Shanghai to Beijing - quite a coincidence!

Angela & Steven Allard: China Tailor Made - September 2010

"You were extremely accommodating including providing advice to ensure we arranged the bespoke trip we wanted. All guides and drivers there to meet us upon arrival. Chengdu guide Tracey had had to wait 2-3 hours due to the train delay but this was not a problem. We found the tailor made trip met our needs to a very high standard at a good price and thank you for the hotel and day trip recommendations. For a country that is particularly challenging to navigate we really appreciate the support in establishing the itinerary and the invaluable Trip Guidebook you gave us.

We had a great time and a real China experience and feel it was certainly the right way to see the country."

We add: Thank you for the feedback and we are so happy you enjoyed your China trip. All the best from the TCTC team.

Claudine Weiher: Beijing to Kathmandu - September 2010

"A wonderful trip and many praises are due. Your company did an outstanding job for us.
The night at Everest? Unforgettable. When we arrived, the mountain was all clouded up and we were rather down and disappointed. After all, we had come half way around the world to view this mountain.  At midnight the clouds had begun to disperse and you could begin to see the crest..  At about 6:00 AM one of the drivers excitedly motioned to us with his camera, pointing out the door of the tent, and there was Everest in full and clear glory! No one should miss the tent experience.

We add: Quite an epic trip and I am very relieved to hear the cloud cover dispersed from Everest. It normally does overnight but can give people quite a scare on arrival after coming all that way!

Pauline Dunn & family: China Family Tour - August 2010

"We're back home and settled in now. Thanks for helping to organise a great trip - we'll definitely visit China again, although after about 1.3 billion photos, the kids might take a few more years before they'll allow anyone to ever take their photos again...! Emmanuelle has since decided that she has no desire to be Hannah Montana, and Sebastian no longer wants to be a professional footballer, so it's good to sort out those things early on! It's a shame that only 7 of the 8 porcelain paintings survived the last flight after having endured 5 internal flights but then I probably wasn't expecting any to make it. And I'll definitely value those 7 all the more for having lugged it across China for 2 1/2 weeks!

We add: Thanks for the photography anecdote Pauline, it had us all smiling in the office here, especially the ones of us who have already travelled in China with the children!

Tim & Juliana Hughes: Silk Road & Tibet - August 2010

"I got back home rather late last night and am still getting sorted out but just I want to say a very big ‘Thank You’ for all your help and support in the planning and arranging, and then throughout our trip. We were very impressed with the itinerary and loved the places we visited, it really did live up to our expectations and we always felt in very good hands with The China Travel Company. We have many great memories (and I hope some great photos) of our travels. We certainly had a few laughs, met some lovely people, saw some amazing sights, travelled a lot of miles, learned a few new words, and tasted a multitude of new tastes (some we would prefer to forget!!!) We enjoyed the trip enormously and want to thank you for all the help you gave us in planning and executing it.

Would we use the ‘The China Travel Company’ again, Certainly!! Would we recommend to others, Absolutely!! We thoroughly enjoyed the trip, we thought it was well priced and well planned. Many thanks to all those who helped make it a memorable experience."

We add: Another epic journey and one of our favourite trips. Combining the Silk Road with Tibet will always produce an amazing trip both culturally and scenically. Thanks for travelling with us!

Julia Sandelson & Rosie Chester: China Tailor Made - August 2010

"Thank you, you went out of his way to provide extra information for us. We were always met at airports, stations and hotels on time by guides and drivers.

We found your guidebook extremely helpful and useful. We read all the history and information on each place the night before we went there which helped particularly when the guide did not speak good English! We used the section on restaurants etc., we used the section on vocabulary translation and liked the various warnings and hints supplied in it. The book helped us feel as though we had some control and structure over each day as well.

We rate the trip as 'very good'. We learnt so much about the country, history, politics, social structure etc. which really stimulated us. It was extremely well and efficiently organised and enabled us to have some experience of China and its people.

Without the sort of security of your organisation of the trip it was not the sort of trip we would have been able to make ourselves or indeed may not have made at all and generally we felt we covered huge areas of China in a short period of time that would have been impossible had we been travelling independently. Thank you for making it so worthwhile.

We have already recommended you to some friends and other people."

We add: Very glad to hear it all worked out and I am glad to hear that the Trip Guidebook proved useful. It is currently being fully updated for 2011 as I write this!

Jenny Muirhead & family: China Tailor Made - August 2010

"We think that the you provided an exceptionally high level of service and we would definitely recommend you to anyone planning a trip such as ours. It has given us a taste for where we will return to and explore further.

Particularly ADORED the trains (isn't Shanghai train station amazing....) and will spend much more time next time using this transportation method of travelling though China.

Thank you for the extremely prompt response to any of our questions/suggestions and the strong personalized flavour- e.g. helping with the mandarin translations to assist in explaining our son's allergies- hugely appreciated."

We add: It is always good to hear that people like the train, we think it is a great way to travel the vast distances of China allowing for so much more experience than the equivalent flight.

Patrick Jenkins, Laura Strong and Sukie: China Family Tour - August 2010

"Everything was perfectly organised, everything we asked for and mentioned was taken into account. All transfers were extremely smooth, no problems at all. On one transfer - from Chengdu to Guilin - our Guilin guide (Macy) and driver waited till 1am (four hours later than scheduled arrival) to meet us!
All guides were really friendly, helpful and left us to ourselves enough of the time to do our own thing.

The hotels were a lovely mix of Chinese character hotels (we loved the BuddhaZen in Chengdu) and modern international style.

The tours were fab - really interesting and well-organised, and guides did well in accommodating our wishes. The way the trip was organised made the whole holiday much easier - and therefore much more enjoyable - than we could ever have hoped! It was the trip of a lifetime and The China Travel Company really made it the best possible holiday. Thank you!"

We add: Thank you for the feedback and we are so happy you enjoyed the trip and it all went smoothly, especially when travelling with a child! All the best from the TCTC team.

Jackie Hopfinger: China Tibet Tailor Made - August 2010

"All the hotels were good, clean, air con, pleasant. I personally liked the hotel in Lhasa because it was more traditional. We saw so much, I loved all of it. Lobsang, our guide in Tibet was great, he was really helpful, good knowledge, great fun, adaptable and we very much enjoyed spending time with him. Caddie, our guide in Xian, was fantastic, her English was brilliant, her knowledge was superb and she is a lovely person.

I loved the trip, we saw so many fantastic places, I thought the Chinese people were lovely and friendly and helpful and proud of their cities and culture. My favourite was Tibet but I have wanted to see the Potala Palace for years. We had fun with the guides and also on our free days. One of my best holidays, so thank you so much."

"We had fun with the guides and also on our free days.

One of my best holidays, so thank you so much."

We add: Thanks Jackie, Tibet is an amazing destination that few get to visit and is one of our favourites as well. Thanks also for linking us to your excellent photos!

Susan Harris & family: Self-guided Adventure China Essentials - August 2010

"All the guides were excellent but in different ways. All were well informed and went with our pace. We were just blown away by the Forbidden city, the Summer Palace, well, all the things we saw - the craftsmanship was just unbelievable … We had just about the right number of tours to rest days.
We loved receiving our own personalised book - it is now very dogeared as it had a lot of use! The info it contained about sights to see, restaurants and for us the shopping tips were tremendously helpful.
It really was a trip of a lifetime and you made all that possible so thank you for creating the itinerary especially for us just making it so easy!"

"It really was a trip of a lifetime and you made all that possible so thank you for creating the itinerary especially for us just making it so easy!"

We add: Thanks Sue and very happy to hear the trip came together so well and those shopping tips came in useful!

Brian Foglia: Self-guided Adventure China Essentials - July 2010

"Booking with you was as easy as could be. The trip was magnificent. It was the single greatest experience of our lives. Everything about the trip ran smoothly. The guides were smart and helpful, and always on top of things. All of the guides maintained admirable professionalism and commitment despite the sweltering heat and humidity. Mike and I could sometimes fire off a thousand questions a minute and the guides were very patient, curious, and helpful. We traveled to China to experience a foreign culture and we learned more than we ever imagined we could.

Thanks for all your hard work. You'll definitely get my recommendation if anyone I know expresses interest in traveling to China. Thanks!."

"Booking with you was as easy as could be. The trip was magnificent. It was the single greatest experience of our lives."

We add: Thanks Brian for taking the time to write to us about your trip and we are very happy you and Mike had such a rewarding time. Thanks again for travelling with us!

Katie Beharrell: China Tailor Made - July 2010

"The China trip was an incredible journey, and I can’t thank you enough for organising especially with such short notice.
 
Jessica, the guide in Guilin and Yangshou was incredible and went beyond the call of duty  - organising an evening photoshoot with a Cormorant fisherman,  hiring a tandem bicycle so I could sit on the back taking photos as we weaved through Yangshou’s town and lotus field strewn countryside – no mean feat in the heat and traffic, and a trip to the Dragon’s Backbone rice  terraces – she was also kind enough to refuse to leave until she’d put me on the train, 9pm on a Saturday night, which was a great help. The landscape was breathtaking, the people were amazing and I’m looking forward to returning."

"The China trip was an incredible journey, and I can’t thank you enough for organising especially with such short notice."

We add: We are very much into photography ourselves so arranging a photography tour for you added extra interest on our side. Best of luck with the professional photograhy career change!

Rachel Diston: China Tailor Made - June 2010

"Our trip was amazing! Thank you very much indeed for your part in it!

All the guides met us perfectly either on the platform - or more usually at the exit of the station (at the ticket barrier). All the guides were very easy to find and all had a clear sign with our name on it - and it was even spelt correctly - something many English people struggle to get right! An extremely well organised trip - with every transfer and ticket delivered efficiently and on time.
I have already recommended you to others who may wish to travel to China. I will definitely use you to book our hotels and trains again when I next go. It saved me a lot ! of hassle and time - leaving me free to enjoy China.
 
But goodness me how things have changed in China since 1982!  I knew they had but actually seeing it for myself was something else.  My old stamping grounds in Shanghai were almost unrecognisable - indeed we walked right past where i used to live in Jiaotong University before I eventually recognised it.  The campus had not changed hugely - a few high rise blocks have been built and the statue of Chairman Mao in the centre of the green has been replaced by a weird obelisk (a significant change).  I even found my old room on the campus that I used to live in - now an office.

Thanks again for all your help in putting this trip together - it was brilliant"

"Our trip was amazing! Thank you very much indeed for your part in it!"

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But goodness me how things have changed in China since 1982!  I knew they had but actually seeing it for myself was something else.

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Thanks again for all your help in putting this trip together - it was brilliant"

We add: We always knew that going back to China for the first time since the early 1980s was going to be an interesting experience for you and we were eagerly awaiting your feedback from the trip. Thanks so much for taking the time to write to us about it.

Vania Braha: China Tailor Made - June 2010

"Thank you for planning such a wonderful trip! It was great to be met at the airports and train stations by polite and knowledgeable English speakers.

The guides were very good particularly Amy in Guilin!
China is a beautiful country. There is lots to see. The three weeks just flew by! It was once in a life time trip! Well, not everyday our son gets married in China! The wedding was unbelievable! Thanks again."

"It was great to be met at the airports and train stations by polite and knowledgeable English speakers."

We add: Vania, we are so happy your trip lived up to expectations as having your son's wedding during the middle part certainly makes it a very special trip indeed!

Alexandra Robinson: China Tailor Made - June 2010

"The whole trip was great. We had such limited time in each place that it really helped having someone pick us up and drop us off everywhere otherwise I think we would have wasted a lot of time with this. The Guides were excellent. We had Sally in Xian who really was fantastic and very informative. Jim in Chengdu was lovely. His english wasn't as good but he was charming and loved his pandas!!
Again thank you so much for everything. I will definitely be recommending you to any of my friends who are thinking to explore China. We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed it all thank you so much for all your help."

"I will definitely be recommending you to any of my friends who are thinking to explore China."

We add: Jim certainly does love his pandas! That made us smile here ;-) Very happy to hear it all worked out well.

Parmjit & Charanjit Jagait: China Tailor Made - June 2010

Parmjit: "I had very limited time to organise the trip and needed someone who could do all the work for me, which is what you did! The whole booking process was made so easy. Chris was so helpful and prompt with getting back to us and accommodated all our requirements in a very helpful manner. He made the whole process easy and pain free which is exactly what I needed! It was so good that the transfers were organized for us! We encountered no problems and were surprised that no matter how short or long the journey, you got fed! We enjoyed all our day tours. Again the Guides were all very friendly and enthusiastic.
Overall we had an excellent trip and The China Travel Company made the whole process so easy. Our trip was problem free and I enjoyed it thoroughly. We love the personalised guidebook that we received. Thank you."

Charanjit: "I have not had the chance to complete the online form yet, but I too would like to add that the trip was indeed very well organized and a real relief for me personally after working on the World Congress of Cardiology in Beijing, I did not want to think about logistics and planning so it was so nice to sit back and relax and have the work done for me. We were very impressed and grateful for your prompt service and you made our lives so easy, which is always a good thing :O) I have to admit I did not want to sing your praises until the visit was over to see if our first impressions of you were actually reflected in the delivery and we certainly were not disappointed and you proved a born skeptic wrong! I have already mentioned to friends and colleagues if ever they plan to go back to China then I definitely know of a great agency to help them. That’s all for now but thanks once again for what could have been a nightmare but ended up working like a dream."

"Overall we had an excellent trip and The China Travel Company made the whole process so easy. Our trip was problem free and I enjoyed it thoroughly. We love the personalised guidebook that we received. Thank you."

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"...thanks once again for what could have been a nightmare but ended up working like a dream."

We add: Very satisfying to prove a born sceptic wrong (!) and thank you very much for recommending us to others. 

Megan Hudson: China Essentials - May 2010

"This trip was incredible from start to finish. Your company does a meticulous job, and that we greatly appreciated. Every detail of the trip had attention payed to it, and the ease of it all made it that much more enjoyable. We felt like we got to spend just the right amount of time in each location, and feel like we got to see even more then we had expected. Traveling by sleeper train was a perfect way to see China. It really made us feel like we were able to maximize the time we had in China. The guides all went above and beyond. All of them were very knowledgeable, attentive, and welcoming. It was such a great experience, and we are so glad we booked a trip through you guys. We all sing your praises and will continue to pass the word around that you guys are the company to go through!"

"We all sing your praises and will continue to pass the word around that you guys are the company to go through!"

We add: This was a classic train journey through China, the sort of trip we love and a fantastic way to get a good overview of the country in a relatively short time. Thanks so much for letting us know it went so well! 

Mita Solanky: Tailor Made China - May 2010

"Chris was very helpful in helping me organise my itinerary, always prompt and helpful, fantastic service. The transfer cars and drivers were all great. The transfer guides were always pleasant and helpful and all had very good english and answered any questions I had about the place and helped out when i needed anything, from finding vegetarian food, to picking up climbing books in Yangshuo for me. The hotels were all of a very good standard and all the hotels provided had excellent locations. Thanks again for helping me organise an amazing trip."

"The hotels were all of a very good standard and all the hotels provided had excellent locations."

We add: Mita, yours was quite a special and logistically complex trip through China, not a normal route but we are very happy it could be accommodated (despite some last minute changes due to train timetables!) All the best for your future travels!

Priscilla Dawson: Tailored China Essentials - May 2010

"All the personal help during booking was very good, all questions answered fully and promptly, very friendly and efficient communication. The tour guidebook was really brilliant and really helpful. Everything went really smoothly and we always felt really well looked after.

All guides were brilliant. Bruce in Xian was particularly good as he had to help us with an emergency hospital visit, and then he re-arranged our itinerary so we could still keep all elements of the tour in, even though it meant he had to give up a day of his own time. We really appreciated that. Please pass on our high compliments about all our guides.

Drivers were great, everything went as planned, everything just perfect. Guides really helpful, friendly and informative. All locations were thoroughly explored.

This is the best holiday I have ever had - and I'm quite a traveller! The company's bespoke planning included the perfect blend of 'hands-on' and 'hands-off' to maximise the ideal balance of comfort and adventure. We were treated as individuals at all times, and never felt part of a herd or like 'wallets on legs' as can often happen on a poor holiday. All in all a wonderful experience from start to finish."

"This is the best holiday I have ever had - and I'm quite a traveller! The company's bespoke planning included the perfect blend of 'hands-on' and 'hands-off' to maximise the ideal balance of comfort and adventure."

We add: Thanks for taking the time to send such satisfying feedback on your China Essentials trip Priscilla - it makes it all worthwhile at our end!

Maggie Lockett: Tailor Made China - May 2010

"My daughter organised the whole thing and she said she was very happy about the way alterations and suggestions were made. An intelligent and thoughtful approach was evident in all aspects of the programme planning. We would not have changed any of the programme. For first time visitors we had a full and broad taste of China and the culture/history. Also the horticultural and garden emphasis was well met. The advice re loo paper and taking a lidded cup was very apt and should be stressed to others. Having hot water for tea everywhere on tap was brilliant, and we soon invested in our own tea bottles!The local guides were very precise in timings and ensuring we met our deadlines.

This was a really special trip for me, given as a birthday present. your organisation is brilliant - I particularly love the personalised guide book with its very thoughtful and practical details and advice. I have told everyone I've met about your company. Do you cover India? - we are thinking of going there next! Very best wishes for success for your company."

"This was a really special trip for me, given as a birthday present. Your organisation is brilliant - I particularly love the personalised guide book with its very thoughtful and practical details and advice. I have told everyone I've met about your company."

We add: Quite a special birthday present and so all the more happy to here it went so well, especially the requested garden and horticulture side to this Tailor Made trip. We do not cover India I'm afraid - at least not yet! We are entirely focused on China!

Angela Hollingshead: Tailored China Essentials - May 2010

"During the decision making and booking process I felt that nothing was ever too much trouble and that we were receiving good advice from the word go.

On the trip everything went like clockwork! We felt that all the guides were extremely helpful - the 4 girls were particularly friendly. We would like you to let their bosses know what excellent ambassadors for China they all are! It was a brilliant trip - never to be forgotten!

"On the trip everything went like clockwork! It was a brilliant trip - never to be forgotten!"

We add: Great to hear it all went well for you all and I loved the story you told me about getting into the China pavilion at the Shanghai Expo - good thinking - (top tip: if you are 70 or over and can prove it with your passport you don't need to queue at the Shanghai Expo!!)

Michael Farquhar & Family: Tailor Made China - April 2010

"Fantastic service to help organise our trip. Chris listened to our requirements and built an excellent preliminary itinerary. We then had the ability to tweak various aspects, particularly to include some activities relevant to our children, before finalising arrangements. At all times nothing was too much trouble. An incredible (and somewhat challenging) country. The sights and the contrasts are amazing. Chris - you did a terrific job of organising for us which took away a lot of the hassle-factor. Many thanks!!"

"...you did a terrific job of organising for us which took away a lot of the hassle-factor."

We add: Thoroughly enjoyed organising a family orientated trip and we are glad it worked out so well. Come the autumn we will be adding a special family tours section to this website with trip ideas that both adults and children will enjoy.

Ian & Margaret Gray:  Tailor Made China - March 2010

"It was a fairly last minute decision to go to China, and the speed at which arrangements were made was excellent. Queries via email were answered virtually immediately, and many useful suggestions made.

Thanks very much for the Trip Guidebooks. They were really comprehensive and we used them a lot. All the accommodation was excellent. You were right when you suggested a comfy base would be a good idea.

The guides were all good, and gave a really good insight into Chinese culture and history.

We've found China a fascinating country, full of contrast in every aspect. Your service removed any potential annoying hindrances to our enjoyment."

"It was a fairly last minute decision to go to China, and the speed at which arrangements were made was excellent. Queries via email were answered virtually immediately, and many useful suggestions made."

We add: Great to hear that you enjoyed the trip and we are happy we could make the arrangments at short notice for you. I was also relieved to hear your return from your trip will not effected by the volcanic ash!

Manoj Patel:  Tailor Made China - March 2010

"From the day I booked my family's trip to China, you did look after us. One word boils down about your efficient service is your honesty and sincerity.

About China, we found people helpful and friendly. We shall remember our China tour forever. The guides and drivers were helpful and friendly. Again credit goes to you for organising the tour for us.

Overall the trip exceeded my expectations. We learnt about the culture. The guides allowed me to take photos at my pace. In fact all of them encourage me to spend more time in taking photos. We shall treasure our memories of China forever."

"From the day I booked my family's trip to China, you did look after us. One word boils down about your efficient service is your honesty and sincerity."

We add: Thanks Manoj - this was a classic Tailor Made trip that we are very glad we could fit in after your business trip to Hong Kong.

Chris Wright:  SG-01 China Express - November 2009

"We had a great time... the balance of activities was good - we appreciated the free time to do our own thing and the smooth booking for all flights, trains and hotels (which gave us more time to enjoy China compared to other travelers we met who spent much of their time negotiating travel, permits and the like!) Personal page on website was a very nice touch. Even though we booked late, Chris was very helpful and sorted out everything quickly - excellent customer service."

"Personal page on website was a very nice touch... excellent customer service."

We add: Thanks Chris for the feedback regarding your China Express trip. Our Chris has just come back from a month long research trip which was mainly pre-arranged but had a few sections on the fly and can vouch for the benefits of having services pre-booked in China as it isn't always simple to make arrangements on the spot at all! 

Lori & Rob Marjerison:  Tailor Made Tibet - October 2009

"We had an excellent trip with good support in considering many options we had open for this itinerary. Everything went according to plan (as on prior trip with you).

The Guides were excellent, very helpful, informative and took care of all the local details for us.

As you know, this was our 2nd trip with The China Travel Company and we are very pleased and are more than happy to recommend you to others."

"..this was our 2nd trip with The China Travel Company and we are very pleased and are more than happy to recommend you to others."

We add: It is always very satisfying for us when clients take a second trip with us, especially inside the same year! With all the logistical issues with this trip to Tibet over the National Holiday in China it is good to hear it all worked out well and we hope we can be of assisstance yet again!

Tracy White & Giselle Rouillard:  Self-Guided Adventure Beijing Kathmandu September 2009

“We would like to thank Chris, and The China Travel Company, for being exceptionally responsive to our plans for touring Tibet.

Our trip was an amazing adventure made more special by the understated manner in which Tibetans showcase their marvelous national treasures.

We love surprises, and TCTC and Tibet offer these with great style and uniqueness

Thank you again for making our trip so special and exceptional, a memory which will stay with us forever.”

"Thank you again for making our trip so special and exceptional, a memory which will stay with us forever.”

We add: Our popular Self-Guide Adventure Beijing to Kathmandu. We are very happy that you both enjoyed the trip as Tibet is a very special place and one of our favourites.