We recently took a tour to China with odynovo. The experience was fantastic! They made everything very easy. We have historically not used travel agencies, but felt that one was needed in China. Our experience was good enough to want to use them again in the future. Pre-Trip Process: We received proposals from multiple travel agencies and odynovo was the most responsive and professional. They really customized the itinerary to what we wanted and didn't just try to force a pre-packaged itinerary on us. The way they presented information was both very well organized and informative. After booking they were always available for questions and even last minute tweaks. They sent us travel requirements, trips, and tips. Made sure we knew the intricacies of travel in china (wechat and alipay) that made our trip much smoother. Payment: They accept payment in multiple ways, which is nice. My one critique is that they charge a fee for the use of credit card. When having to pre-pay to an international agency I have never used, the protection of making the payment via CC is nice. Hate having to pay extra for it. Travel: They were very organized about the travel. Since we were traveling to 5 different cities and China doesn't release most train tickets until 7 days out, they were constantly arranging travel throughout the trip. They kept us informed throughout the process. Gave us detailed instructions including photos of locations to meet the guided in the stations. We always had an emergency contact if needed although we never did. Guides: This is their secret sauce. Their guides were amazing. Each one was responsive, friendly, informative, and everything we had hoped for. Since my daughters are learning Chinese they were extremely patient in working on teaching and practicing Chinese with them while also translating and keeping my wife and I informed. They did a great job reading the family and adjusting to allow more time where we wanted and less time in areas we weren't interested. In Beijing we had Candy as our guide. She spoke great English. Since we were traveling in July it was HOT! She was always there with cold water for us. So much of our experience in Beijing was about history and she did a great job letting us know all the little details that make it interesting. In Zhangjiajie our guide was Michelle. She might be the kindest and most complimentary person we have ever met. She kept our spirits up during long mountain hikes. The girl's really related to her. She spoke the best English of all of our guides. In Guilin we had Boon as our guide. Boon was always there with a local food to try. Fresh plums, grapes, passion fruit, osmanthus ice cream, rice noodles, and so many more. He was very patient and attentive. When we changed plans and hit a market one afternoon he was the epitome of patience as my wife and daughter visited every store and stall. He was a great sport and jumped in to join us on some of our crazy adventures. In Chengdu we had Lucky as our guide. If the other guides deserve five stars, Lucky deserves six! She was that good. I loved the mix of assertiveness, drive, love, and service she provided. She brought enthusiasm to every activity. She set a fast pace to make sure we could do everything we wanted and when there were crowds she pushed her way forward to make sure we got to experience things. Each day she brought the girls a small gift that made them love her. At one point my wife expressed the desire for some fresh fruit juice. Lucky ran ahead to every shop we passed to check to see if they had fresh pressed juice. We gave up, but she persevered until she finally found some. If I could bring her with me on every family trip I would!

5 out of 5 stars for Gina Liu @ Odynovo. So glad I booked with them for our China trip . The guides in both Cities ( Chengdu/Beijing ) went above and beyond. Really polite and made sure we were comfortable and hydrated as it was their summer season. Definitely recommend going with a guide if it’s your first time over there it take the stress out of finding your way around..

The Odynovo crew were absolutely fantastic from go to whoa. during our two weeks in China we had five different Guides all of whom were proficient in English. Their knowledge of China and it's wonderful history was encyclopedic. Our triup was last minute but Cathy gave us an itinerary that hit all of our main topics. Fantastic.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best Guide We Could Have Asked For! Our family of twelve had the absolute privilege of spending several days in Beijing with Emma, and we truly cannot imagine our trip without her. From the very first moment we met her, she welcomed us with such warmth and kindness that it felt like we were being shown around the city by a dear friend. She made us feel comfortable, cared for, and completely at home throughout our entire stay. Emma is incredibly knowledgeable, and her passion for Beijing shines through in every story and every place she shares. She brought the city’s history and culture to life in such an engaging way that every stop became a memorable experience. On top of that, she has a wonderful sense of humor that kept us laughing, and her Spanish is absolutely fluent, making communication effortless for everyone in our family. What truly made Emma extraordinary, however, was the care and dedication she showed us beyond the tour itself. At the end of our time in Beijing, she accompanied us to the train station for our journey to our next destination. As a family of twelve, we expected the station to be stressful and overwhelming, but Emma transformed it into one of the most memorable parts of our trip. She guided us every step of the way, made sure we were treated like special guests all the way to our seats, and even surprised us by buying lunch and carefully packing everything for us to enjoy on the train. It was such an unexpected and thoughtful gesture that touched our hearts. Emma consistently went above and beyond anything we expected from a tour guide. Her professionalism, generosity, attention to detail, and genuine care made us feel like family. Thanks to her, we didn’t just visit Beijing—we experienced it in a way we will treasure forever. If you’re looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, fun, compassionate, and truly passionate about creating unforgettable experiences, look no further than Emma. We give her our highest recommendation and are deeply grateful for everything she did for our family. She was one of the highlights of our entire trip, and we will always remember her with great appreciation. Thank you, Emma, for making our time in Beijing so special. We hope to see you again someday!

Just spent the most amazing couple days in Chengdu. Our guide Lucky is the best tour guide ever! She was so helpful and so so kind. We learned so much from her and had a wonderful time exploring the city and eating the local cuisine. Our driver as well was wonderful and always made sure we stayed hydrated with the intense heat. Overall we loved our experience and hope to visit again soon!

Our tour guide in Chengdu is named Lucky, and we were lucky to have her. Extremely informative and knowledgeable. Always smiling, friendly, and flexible. Her restaurant recommendations were perfect. Very helpful with everything we needed. Also, the driver was very safe and friendly. I hope we can do another trip with Odynovo soon.

Our trip to China would not have been possible without Odynovo Tours and it far exceeded our expectations! Alex Xie created a custom 9-day itinerary around two places we really wanted to see: the Great Wall in Beijing and the International Wholesale Marketplace in Yiwu. Every day was packed with history, shows, and foods we couldn't have planned ourselves. We had a designated guide and driver in each of the 3 cities we visited: Beijing, Hangzhou, and Shanghai. Both were essential because our Chinese was very poor! Our guides spoke English well and we learned so much more than expected about Chinese life from Crystal, Jimmy, and Tommy. We are so thankful for the connections Odynovo provides to people across continents!!