Great personalized tour of Hanoi! Great personalized tour in Hanoi!. Our guide (Duc) and driver (Trung) absolutely made our stay in Hanoi exceptional. They not only escorted and explained the history of the main sights (Ho Chi Minh house, Museums…) we enjoyed a great walking food tour. Duc also shared many other stories of Hanoi that allowed us to explore parts of the city (and food) that we would not have at the opportunity to see. From the airport arrival greeting to departure, Odynovo is Highly Recommended for a customized experience!!!

Family tour of Beijing Thank you CiCi for the excellent tour of Beijing. CiCi gave use all the insider tips for travelling efficiently. Thank you for the great time!

Xi’an with family If you are visiting Xi'an, booking Lisa with Odynovo is a no brainer. She guided us to see the incredible Terracotta Warriors, transforming a bucket-list sightseeing day into a seamless, deeply enriching experience. Lisa brings the ancient history of the Qin dynasty to life with her remarkable storytelling and deep expertise, while flawlessly handling all the complex logistics, transportation, and crowd navigation around the pits. Warm, attentive, and highly professional, she knew exactly how to pace the day and navigate to the best vantage points and photo spots. She was very accommodating in changing our lunch request. Our family enjoyed our 2 1/2 days in Xi’an with Lisa.

Easy and seamless for first time visitors. Had a wonderful time with John as our guide and Leo as our driver. Helped us navigate the world unknown to us. First trip to China and they made it easy. From the first arrival from the states to the Great wall all the way to helping us board the train to our next stop.

Outstanding 4-Day Private Tour of Beijing with Dina & Zhang! Our group of 7 had an absolutely incredible 4-day private tour of Beijing! From start to finish, the entire trip was seamless, organized, and deeply memorable, largely thanks to our wonderful guide, Dina, and our driver, Mr. Zhang.Day 1: A Warm Welcome & Amazing AcrobatsDina picked us up on our first day and immediately won us over with her pleasant, welcoming personality. Our driver, Mr. Zhang, was incredibly courteous and always prompt. On this first day, they suggested adding an evening acrobat show to our itinerary. We are so glad we listened! The show was awesome and highly entertaining. Afterward, they dropped us off at our hotel, the Summit East Wing, which was an excellent place to stay.Day 2: Imperial History & Beautiful GardensDina and Mr. Zhang arrived right on time to take us to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Dina’s knowledge of the history brought the imperial palaces to life. We were then treated to a fantastic, authentic Chinese lunch before exploring a beautiful garden. It was a perfect, well-paced day.Day 3: Summer Palace, Mutianyu Great Wall, & Delicious Peking DuckThis was a major highlight of our trip! We started the morning at the stunning Summer Palace and then headed out to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Seeing the wall was an awesome, breathtaking experience. Throughout the drive, Mr. Zhang navigated the traffic smoothly, making us feel safe. We also stopped at Mr. Hua's restaurant for a traditional Peking duck lunch, which was absolutely delicious!Day 4: Temple of Heaven & Local CultureOn our final day, we visited the Temple of Heaven, which was visually striking and culturally fascinating. We finished our tour with a fun visit to a local market, which was a great way to experience the city's vibrant daily life before saying our goodbyes.An Incredible Culinary Experience:One of the absolute best parts of the tour was the food. Dina would generally pick out traditional Chinese food items for us to eat that we had never experienced before. Everything she chose for us was really amazing and gave us a true taste of local culture!Final Verdict:If you are planning a trip to Beijing, I cannot recommend Dina and Mr. Zhang enough. Dina is knowledgeable, flexible, and so kind, while Mr. Zhang is a true professional behind the wheel. They took amazing care of our group of 7 and made our vacation perfect!

The Great China Adventure 2026 Alice was our guide in Beijing and her bright smile and energetic personality set the tone for our family as we are also very energetic. Alice also taught a master class in patience as she patiently waited while my wife enjoyed shopping and she helped to keep the grandkids, 8 & 11 years old together. She answered a jillion questions and helped us enjoy each experience to the fullest. She set the tone for the rest of our trip and set the bar for future guides very high. Alice became a part of our family on this marvelous family adventure. She was very good at teaching us calligraphy. If you are fortunate enough to get Alice as your guide you are truly blessed as we were.

Tour of Beijing, June 2026 We really enjoyed our tour of Beijing with Jim who went above and beyond. He was so kind and very knowledgeable, providing thorough details on all sightseeing adventures. He helped us choose excellent restaurants as well as pointers on how to get around when exploring on our own. Not to mention, we were so thankful when Jim helped us purchase distilled water for a medical device.

zhangjiajie experience Terry, our guide, was great! The best! Our trip to zhangjiajie was perfect.

5 friends in rural China We (a group of 5 friends ) spent 18 wonderful days exploring rural China with Odynovo from 15 May to 2 June 2026. Our contact Jake (based in Guilin) worked hard and patiently with us over many months to provide an excellent itinerary using local guides, drivers and very comfortable mini buses. He was always available for questions on WhatsApp and later Wechat. All the guides use English names to make it easier for their clients, (Cathy in Beijing, Adam in Lijiang, Tony in Dali, May in Kunming, Rosy in Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang, Irene in Guilin and Yangshuo and finally Chas in Hong Kong) were knowledgeable, friendly and spoke good English. We particularly liked that the guides were able to change our itinerary once they got to know us and our interests. We took each of them to our hearts and congratulate Odynovo on providing such excellent guides. This is what makes the difference between a good trip and an outstanding one. The hotels we stayed in ranged from excellent (The Wangfu Hotel in the old town of Lijiang, The Iridescent Clouds Hotel in Dali, The Guilin Exhibition International Boutique Hotel) to not so great (The Santo Domingo Hotel in Zhangjiajie and the Phoenix Grand Hotel in Fenguang, and maybe even the Metro Park Hotel in Hong Kong, all needed updating and were generally shabby with poor breakfasts). Apart from a few poor breakfasts the food was very good and our guides, particularly May and Irene, were good at organising local specialities for us. We really enjoyed the chicken cooked in bamboo in the village of Ping'an Zhuang at the Longji Rice Terraces, and the local noodles in Kunming. We would recommend Odynovo to anyone looking for a personalised and bespoke trip to China.

Wonderful experience Wonderful trip! Fantastic trip pre-planning by Forest and phenomenal in-country support with our guide Tracy. Highly recommend!

Great Sites in Beijing - Guide was good but a couple of issues. Odynovo planned our 19 day trip to Mainland China and did an excellent job. We were in Beijing for about 4 days total. We saw some amazing sites in Beijing and are grateful to our guide and Odynovo for providing us with these memorable experiences. The main reasons for giving a 4 in Beijing was due to our guide. He was a good guide and he was extremely knowledgeable about the sites, but his English was somewhat hard to understand. In addition, he steered us to several extra activities that were quite costly. It was not clear what we were getting and at what cost until it was too late. The guide was super helpful in getting us going in China (this was our first stop in Mainland China) so were a little overwhelmed. He also helped us order a very nice Peking duck meal and showed us how to eat it on the last day we were there. He got us on the train, and made sure everything was ok with us before he left. Overall, a great time in Beijing.

Great Experience - Great Guides! Odynovo planned a 19 day trip for us to Mainland China. They did an excellent job on this trip with the scheduling, the guides, as well as the drivers. I would definitely use them again for future travel planning. Our guide in Guilin was outstanding. Her name was Anne (pronounced Annie). She walked us around Guilin when we first got there to show us the main things to see and how to get around. She found out what particular Bubble Tea store we liked, and made sure she walked us by where it was located. On the Rice Terrace Visit, the walk along the top of the rice terraces was quiet and peaceful - so unlike most of our China experiences. On the Li River Cruise, Anne did an excellent job of showing us the sites and then backing up and letting us just enjoy the view. She showed us a local embroidery store with hand made items. We went back later and bought something we will cherish for the rest of our lives. She was outstanding and I recommend all the activities around Guilin. There is not a specific link for Zhangjiajie, China, so I will include comments here. We spent 4 days in the area. The sites are absolutely amazing (assuming the weather cooperates for you to see them!). Our guide was Ethan. He was young, but he was amazing! He brought some neat snacks the first day as we were heading out for a lot of climbing steps and walking. This was so kind. He even took us later in the trip to buy our own snacks, as we enjoyed what he gave us so much! We did have to push a little to stop and wait for the weather to clear at the Zhangjiajie National Park, but Ethan was willing to slow down and make this happen - as a result, we had one of the best days ever at this park - truly outstanding! Ethan even got us raincoats and shoe covers as our days included some weather events. Ethan was so kind and thoughtful. We couldn't have asked for a better guide for these particular activities. We enjoy seeing as much as we can see in each spot, and Ethan was happy to make this happen. We also went to Chengdu as part of this trip. Our guide knew exactly where to take us to see the Pandas, and we had an awesome time that we will never forget. Our trips to Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai are included in other reviews. We had a great time in China - thanks Odynovo!

Great Zhangjiajie experience Our trip to China with Odynovo has been amazing. I already left a review of Beijing but since then we’ve been to Xi’an and Zhangjiajie. Our guide Yeena Wen in Zhangjiajie was amazing..helpful, friendly, fun, and informative. The driver was excellent and we absolutely loved the stunning beauty of the region and the park. Highly recommend!

Xi’An great tour 5 stars Xi’an – 5+ Stars Continuing our 30-day private China tour with Odynovo, Xi’an was a fascinating stop. Our guide Lisa, brought the city’s 3,000 years of history to life as we explored the ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter, and the incredible Terracotta Warriors. Seeing nearly 8,000 life-sized warriors created more than 2,200 years ago was truly unforgettable. We enjoyed delicious local specialties including biang biang noodles and dumplings, and the evening Tang Dynasty dinner show was spectacular, with beautiful costumes, music, and dancing. As always, the guide, driver, and hotel were excellent. Xi’an perfectly blended history, culture, and great food. Highly recommended!

Lo que más me sorprendió de Pekin fueron sus avenidas con camellones llenos de Rosas de todos colores. Por supuesto sus edificio Magnífico Pekin. Me dejó sin palabras