Inaugural China Trip to Beijing This was our first trip to China, and we weren't entirely sure what to expect. Given the short duration of our stay, we decided to sign up for a private tour. Of all the tour companies we had contacted, Susan Su from Odynovo was the most responsive, accommodating and thorough in planning our itinerary. We were assigned to Dina Zhang, an experienced and excellent guide with a deep understanding of Beijing’s history and culture, akin to a walking Wikipedia. She provided engaging, essential context at every site we visited, making the complex history much easier to appreciate. With more than 2 decades of experience under her belt, Dina knows exactly where to go for the best views. She guided us to fantastic vantage points to capture great photos without the usual crowds. We were also introduced to excellent local eateries instead of the usual pricey tourist restaurants. Our driver Mr. Luo handled the Beijing traffic with ease and provided top-tier service throughout the trip, giving us peace of mind in a new country. He was reliable and highly responsive to our schedule and any adjustments we needed to make. He was courteous, and the vehicle was always clean and well-maintained, making our transfers between sites comfortable and relaxing. Navigating China for the first time can feel daunting, but Dina Zhang and Mr. Luo made a great team. Thanks to their professionalism, knowledge, and care, our first trip to Beijing was seamless and memorable. For our future China trips, Odynovo will definitely be our first port of call for private tours.

Great first time family trip to China We did a 10 day private tour in China to Yangshuo, Xian , and Beijing arranged by Odynovo. It was a great experience from start to finish, our trip planner Nikki did an excellent job of arranging our itinerary and the hotels we stayed at were wonderful . We were met by guides at the airport and train station and they helped us check in to our hotels and we felt really taken care of . Thank you to our guides and drivers : Mr Jack in Beijing, Ms Echo in Xian and Ms Sophie in Guilin . Will definitely use Odynovo again for future trips to Asia !

Vu was great!! Our tour guide, Vu, was great. It was easy to find him at the airport, he was knowledgeable with all of our questions, and he helped us with whatever we needed. We mentioned laundry once and he arranged a laundromat owner to come pick our laundry up at the hotel for us! He was super helpful with translating with the locals too. Thank you Vu for being great!!

Beijing Tour The tour was amazing from the start of Forbidden City to the end of the Temple of Heaven. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and able to adjust to the needs and wants of the tour specifically. The guide and driver were able to get us everywhere on time with little wait times and before the rush. Highly recommend this tour. (Guide Alice/Driver Guan)

Roy made our trip to Beijing spectacular! Roy Y. is the most amazing guide. He cared for us like family. Our youngest son is special needs, and he showed him and our family the greatest respect. We loved our tour of Beijing and learned so much. I would recommend Mr. Roy and his team and driver to anyone. Just a wonderful experience. We did not need to worry about anything. He is a great guide and teacher. I can’t wait to come back to Beijing so we can see more of this beautiful city.

Day 3 of 11-Day Tour - Beijing Tourist Sights (1) We had a day visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the old neighbourhoods (square houses) in Beijing and had a lovely time. Our guide Alice was very knowledgeable and shared her knowledge in a very engaging and fun way that made the experience very interesting, and gave good recommendations for us to consider when making decisions on how to proceed during the tour. Mr. Guan, our driver, was also very good and provided us a smooth experience with transportation. Overall, it was a great time!

Beijing Day 1 Tour Had an amazing day with Alice’s on the Tiananmen, Forbidden City and old city tour. The sights is one of a kind and with Alice’s knowledge and passionate delivery made the tour experience memorable. Learned a lot and to top it up, meander in the old city to see a quaint and quiet side of a bustling city was an eye opener. Vibe was great. Our driver Mr Guan delivered a great service. The calm drive amidst the busy traffic is commendable. The clean and airiness of the car just made the experience more better.

Truly Fantastic! Our Morocco trip was truly fantastic. We spent 2 weeks there. Everything went so smoothly! The driver was very professional and on time every single time. The guides were excellent. We asked prior to the trip for the guides to be quick and efficient, and they were. The fact that we didn’t have to worry about ANYTHING was priceless. The hotels were awesome, the staff were professional, kind and helpful. The days were not crazy busy ,we had time to chill at the hotel and recover from jet lag. My husband and I were blown away! We are definitely booking our trip to Egypt with Odynovo!

Trip of a lifetime Our trip to China was truly the experience of a lifetime, and we owe so much of that to the incredible team at Odynovo. From the very beginning, our trip consultant, Cannon, was professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping us create the perfect itinerary. He took the time to understand what we wanted to experience and designed a personalized journey that allowed us to make the most of every moment in China. Each city was amazing in its own way, but what truly made this trip unforgettable were our exceptional tour guides. In Beijing, Roy brought China’s rich history to life. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and storytelling made every site feel meaningful and memorable. Whether we were exploring ancient landmarks or learning about Chinese culture, Roy’s passion and personality made the experience one of a kind. In Xi’an, Kevin went above and beyond in every possible way. His knowledge of the Terracotta Warriors, the city’s history, and local culture was outstanding. More importantly, he treated us like friends rather than tourists. His thoughtfulness and kindness, including creating special gifts for our loved ones back home, made our time in Xi’an incredibly special. In Chengdu, Winnie shared her extensive knowledge of pandas and the local culture while ensuring our experience was tailored to our interests. Her warmth and expertise helped create memories we will never forget. In Shanghai, Autumn provided the perfect conclusion to our journey. She expertly guided us through the city, helped us discover wonderful local restaurants and attractions, and went out of her way to ensure every detail was taken care of. Her kindness didn’t stop when the tour ended she even checked on us after our departure to make sure we arrived safely. China itself exceeded every expectation. The breathtaking sights, fascinating history, incredible food, and warm hospitality were remarkable. However, what elevated this trip from a great vacation to a once-in-a-lifetime experience were the people. Every guide was knowledgeable, professional, caring, and passionate about sharing their country with us. We cannot thank the entire Odynovo team enough for creating memories that will last forever. If you’re considering a trip to China, we wholeheartedly recommend Odynovo. This was truly one of the best travel experiences of our lives.

Beijing Fantastic On a 30 day China private tour with Odynova - experienced travel couple starting in Beijing. Fantastic! Felix the guide was nonstop info and fun. Guided us for several days through forbidden city, Tienamen sq, Great Wall, summer palace, and more. Took us to local Peking duck restaurant and an amazing acrobats show! Hotel was perfectly located too and the car and driver outstanding. 5+ stars.

China We had a great time, great guides, wonderful places. We could not have done it without the guides. Candy in Beijing, Jenny in Xi’an, Addie in Chung du. They arranged everything and helped us navigate.

Travel with Odynovo We travelled to Japan and had a wonderful trip plans especially for us by Odynovo"s Cathy Ho. She did a wonderful job booking our hotels which were great and well located in each city, Bullet train reservations, (we especially were impressed by the seats Cathy booked for us as we were able to store our luggage directly behind our seats and had easy access on and off the trains), booking guides in each city for tours using public transportation, (the guides in each city were great! Very knowledgable and just "nice human being" who took great care of us! Cathy was always a text away if we had and questions or issues. I can't say enough about how pleased we were with everything she arranged for us and how we knew she was always there for us if we had any questions or concerns. I highly recommend Odynono! I used them in India and that was such a positive experience that it promted me to contact them again for my trip to Japan. I can't says enough positive things about this company and Cathy Ho in particular.

Great trip again! This is the second time we have traveled with Odynovo and we were again impressed with the organization of the tour, as well as all the knowledgeable guides and able drivers. Richard was especially open to us about all aspects of life in China.

Outstanding Guide and Driver -- Xi'an Xi’an was the highlight of our recent short trip to China. Thank you Odynovo for making the arrangements. Although we enjoyed visiting the main sights (Terracotta Warriors -- fascinating but very crowded; City Wall and City Wall Park – very pleasant morning walk), the best part of the visit for us was interacting with our knowledgeable guide, Sue Su, and driver Mr. Zheng. Both worked very hard to ensure our program met our interests and made our visit a great success. Both fully deserve outstanding ratings. Although we didn’t know quite what to expect beforehand, we particularly enjoyed our lunch with a local family who good-naturedly tolerated our amateur efforts at dumpling and noodle making. The Wyndham Grand Xian South was one of the best hotels we have stayed at in recent years -- excellent location, facilities, breakfast buffet and service.

Nice 48 hour layover in Beijing This company did everything. They said they were going to do. Pick this up at the airport on time got us everywhere. We need to be on time got us to our airport destination on time. John (Yue) was knowledgeable and got us to a couple of nice restaurants!

Week of private driver & guides in Beijing My first trip to China & we booked 4 days of private driver & guides with a couple of self guided days in the middle for recovery. They met us at the airport and took us to the hotel, and procured all the tickets to the cultural attractions for us (Tiananmen Square , Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace - whew that was a lot packed into a week!) The alternating guides (different days) Roy & Lilly knew the fastest lines and shortcuts to get through the security checkpoints in a happily surprising short amount of time considering the crowds at the attractions. We expected the guides to know all the relevant facts about each place and we were not disappointed. In addition to that if you are lucky enough to get Lilly as your Beijing guide you are in for personable and insightful discussions about the actual lives and behind the scenes events that shaped China in ancient times. Thank you Lilly for the lively and interesting tidbits about what shaped the Emperors (and Empress’s!) legacies Last but not least Mr Luo our driver for the entire time provided both his comfortable (I’m a large man so comfortable was a key point ) excellent vehicle and most efficient & safe navigation skills to zip us through the must be seen to believe Beijing traffic everyday!

Amazing Private Tour with Candy Wang Our private tour of Beijing was absolutely amazing, made possible by our tour guide, Candy Wang. Candy was knowledgeable, experienced, and showed us all the top sights with plenty of information to contextualize our visits. She adjusted the information and activities based on our interests, and even went above and beyond by making dinner reservations for us, bought a delicious cake for my husband to celebrate his birthday, and guided us in restaurants to help us order and learn the proper way to eat Peking Duck. Candy concluded our trip in Beijing by personally taking us to our seats on the train to Xi’an, ready to hand us over to our tour guide at the next stop. Overall, Odynovo did a fantastic job arranging a full service tour for us with personal driver and tour guide along every step of the way.