Tips on Choosing Your China Tour Operator

A simple search on the internet for "China Tours" will give you literally millions of options. So, which one do you select? How do you know which ones will deliver what they promise? They all seem to offer pretty much the same programs. Here's help on choosing a China Tour Operator:

1) Compare what they offer, there are always differences:

• Tour Director/Tour Guides: will your guide accompany you throughout the entire trip in China or will you have a different guide at each place you visit? Your guide plays an important role in your trip. In many cases, the local guides/drivers are "outsourced" from the local state-owned agencies in China and quality may vary as you go from place to place.
  
  
• Domestic Transport: Will you be flying or taking trains? Is the domestic airfare included in the price of the tour? If it isn't the add-on might be substantial.

• Meals: see how many are included. Some tours offer a few meals where you can order "a la carte". Are drinks with your meals included?

If unfortunately you run into problems, it makes a difference whether you are dealing with an entity registered in a country with a dependable legal system.


3) Referrals and Testimonials: even though you are not likely to read anything negative in the Tour Operator's Testimonial pages, the fact that they do have "happy" customers is a point in their favor. You should also go to the Travel Forums and check for any Comments and Reviews on the China Travel Agent you are considering. One I have found useful is TripAdvisor.com which has an active community and they can help sort out your options.

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