China Golden Triangle Explorer – 9 Days

Traveler Reviews

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  karina5.0•September 2026
  Amazing holiday and out tour guides were superb. So happy with everything we got to do and we will definitely be...
  Amazing holiday and out tour guides were superb. So happy with everything we got to do and we will definitely be coming back to China. 😍Show more
  Traveled in September 2026
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  Aiman3.7•August 2026
  Overall feedback: Needs Better Planning and Transparency While there were positive aspects, the overall experience...
  Overall feedback: Needs Better Planning and Transparency While there were positive aspects, the overall experience fell significantly short of expectations due to key logistical issues and misleading itinerary components. Areas Needing Major Improvement: * Arrival Logistics: Upon arriving at the airport, I was left waiting for almost two hours for the driver to arrive, which was a very frustrating start to the trip after a long flight. * Hotel Locations: Although the hotels were nice, they were located far outside the main city centers, making it difficult to explore independently during free time. * Intercity Transfers: Transitions and moves between cities were poorly communicated, often accompanied by vague or inaccurate information regarding transit details and expectations. * Stop at Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Clinic: This was the most concerning part of the itinerary. The visit felt heavily commercialized and predatory. Following an extremely brief examination, expensive medications were prescribed without any inquiry regarding personal medical history or allergic reactions (food or drug). Furthermore, all labels and instructions were exclusively in Chinese. Upon translating the documentation after purchase, I discovered the prescribed medication was entirely unsuitable for my condition. What Went Well: * Tour Guides: The local guides were knowledgeable, helpful, and provided good service throughout the journey. * Meals: The included food was decent and acceptable overall. * Hotel Quality: The accommodations themselves were comfortable and of good quality. Final Verdict: Because of these major lapses in logistics and transparency, my experience was less than satisfactory. I strongly advise prospective travelers to thoroughly research options, read real customer reviews, and clarify all logistical details before booking a package with Tomato Travel.Show more
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  Traveled in August 2026
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  Ernie4.3•August 2026
  Tour was well-organized and loved all the places we visited. The hotels in Beijing and Xian were excellent but...
  Tour was well-organized and loved all the places we visited. The hotels in Beijing and Xian were excellent but Shanghai hotel was not as good. The highlight for me was Xian’s The Great Warriors. The crowds really went crazy yet no untoward incident despite the pushing and shoveling.Show more
  Traveled in August 2026
  

  Reply from: Tomato Travel

  Hi Ernie, Thank you very much for your kind words. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour! We look forward to welcoming you to other destinations. Once again, thank you for choosing us. Kind regards, Tomato Travel

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  Brittany4.0•June 2026
  The highlights of the trip were definitely the history and the tour guides. They were knowledgeable, engaging, and...
  The highlights of the trip were definitely the history and the tour guides. They were knowledgeable, engaging, and did a great job bringing China’s history and culture to life. I learned a lot throughout the journey, and the historical sites were impressive. The food was also very good, with a nice variety of local dishes and experiences. My main criticism is the amount of travel time. I understand that some long travel days are unavoidable on a tour of this size, and I was fine with having one full day dedicated to travel. However, having two separate travel-heavy days made the itinerary feel more exhausting than enjoyable. I would suggest either shortening the stay in Beijing by one day or replacing one of the longer travel segments with a flight to make the journey more efficient and allow for more time exploring. Overall, this was a memorable trip with great guides, fascinating history, good food, and excellent accommodations at the beginning of the trip. With a few adjustments to the transportation schedule, it could easily be a 5-star experience.Show more
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  Traveled in June 2026
  

  Reply from: Tomato Travel

  Dear Brittany , Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your recent tour. We are delighted you enjoyed the historical sites, our guides, and the local cuisine. It's wonderful to know the trip was memorable overall. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding the travel days. We continuously review our itineraries to maximize both exploration time and comfort, and your specific suggestions are incredibly helpful as we plan for future departures. We will share these comments with our product team. Thank you for your valuable input. We hope to welcome you on another journey soon. Kind regards, Tomato Travel

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  Tania5.0•May 2026
  We were not sure what to expect when we booked our tour but we need not have worried.The accomodation at our first...
  We were not sure what to expect when we booked our tour but we need not have worried.The accomodation at our first two hotels was excellent and the last hotel met our needs. The tour guides were knowledgeable and happy to meet specific dietary requirements for me,our itinerary was jamb packed, so a reasonable level of fitness was required.We felt safe and well cared for at all times. Tour guides were specific to each city so there was variation in approaches to optional extras on our tour.Overall the tour was budget friendly, great value and a good introduction to China.I would recommend it.Show more
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  Traveled in April 2026
  

  Reply from: Tomato Travel

  Hi Tania, Thank you so much for your lovely review and for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that the tour exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the accommodation, itinerary, and overall value of the trip. It is wonderful to know that our guides were able to assist with your dietary requirements and that you felt safe and well looked after throughout your journey. China is such a fascinating destination, and we're pleased that the tour provided a great introduction while offering plenty of memorable experiences along the way. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the different guiding styles in each city, as every guide brings their own unique approach and local knowledge. Thank you again for choosing to travel with us and for recommending our tour to other travellers. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future. Warm regards, Tomato Travel

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  Mike5.0•May 2026
  Fabulous value for the dollar. Knowledgeable guides and two of the three hotels were 5 star with third a very nice 3....
  Fabulous value for the dollar. Knowledgeable guides and two of the three hotels were 5 star with third a very nice 3. StarShow more
  Traveled in April 2026
  

  Reply from: Tomato Travel

  Hi Mike, Thank you very much for your kind words. We shared your comment with our team and the tour guides. We are glad to hear that you also enjoyed the hotels throughout the tour. We hope to welcome you again on one of our future tours. Thank you once again for choosing us. Kind regards, Tomato Travel Team

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  Philip4.0•April 2026
  Saw exactly what I wanted to see. Well organised with good guides. Hotels were 5 star
  Traveled in April 2026
  

  Reply from: Tomato Travel

  Thank you very much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and were able to experience everything you had hoped to see in Japan. If there is any future travel we can assist you with, please feel free to let us know. Kind regards, Tomato Travel Team

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  Lester4.0•April 2026
  It took a while to find our transfer but the initial impressions blew our mind. The accomodation was of a much higher...
  It took a while to find our transfer but the initial impressions blew our mind. The accomodation was of a much higher standard than we had anticipated. Our Beijing guide was superb with organisation and logistics but as a highly educated teacher failed to connect fully with the wider group on most levels. That said he was still very knowledgeable. XI'AN was fabulous from start to finish and Shanghai was simply Amazing. Both of our lady tour guides did a 5 star job and showed professionalism and patience. Many drew the conclusion that the tour should be run in the opposite direction. More time in Shanghai and less in Beijing. The section of the great wall we climbed was an hour of climbing and zero wall walking. Tourists don't care about view. A minimum 10 minutes of walking the wall instead of climbing steps would have made this a 5 star experience. Also, the tips expectation and subsequent allocation is a point of contention. Adding a service charge into the tour of an extra $200 instead of collecting "tips" would be much better and not piss off the clientele. The tour is worth every penny with service charge included so just do it that way. Putting this on the tour guides was a shit move the company. With one evening excursion per location $1500 AU for this tour was justifiable. The tour was brilliantly priced but with a few subtle tweaks, could have been 5 star incredible. That said, I recommend this tour to the budget conscious Traveller.Show more
  Traveled in April 2026
  

  Reply from: Tomato Travel

  Hi Lester, Thank you very much for sharing your feedback with us. We truly appreciate your kind comments and are pleased to hear you enjoyed many aspects of the tour. Your feedback has been passed on to our team for review. We are always looking for ways to improve our tours and guest experience. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again in the future. Tomato Travel Team

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  Philip4.0•April 2026
  Good tour to see the sights I wanted to see. Full on tour with not much downtime
  Traveled in April 2026
  

  Reply from: Tomato Travel

  Hi Philip, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you were able to see all the sights you were hoping to visit. We hope to welcome you on another one of our tours in the future. Thank you again for choosing us. Kind regards, Tomato Travel Team

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  Noelia3.0•April 2026
  Overall the tour was good. However, we had some issues with one of the tour guides, Charly, who was good with...
  Overall the tour was good. However, we had some issues with one of the tour guides, Charly, who was good with logistics but was rude, opinionated, shouting, aggressive and didn't do a good job showing us the best of Beijing. The meal times were a bit of a mess and we ended up snacking here and there most days. The tour of the Great Wall was a disappointment. We were given 1.5 hours to climb a part of the wall and quickly come down, instead of walking on a different path were we could actually enjoy the views and the experience. The tour guide in Xi'an, Tina, was great, very knowledgeable and kind but gave us the wrong information about the platform where we were supposed to get our train to Shanghai. The tour guide in Shanghai was fantastic. She went the extra mile to make our trip memorable and gave us a good perspective of Shanghai in a very short time. The accommodation was top quality and the optional activities were okay. I think this trip should be rearranged and get one less day in Beijing and one more day in Shanghai. Also, the fact that the tips for the tour guides were mandatory were another disappointment. The pre-departure information says we can tip the tour guides if we are happy with their service and once there, the tour guides were meant to collect the tips for the agency. Not very professional, to be fair.Show more
  Traveled in April 2026