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Maria Francisco
18 November 2025
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Through the Odynovo Agency, I made my trip to China in October 2025. The trip was organized by Miss. Gianna Liao, who from the beginning was extremely helpful and diligent in scheduling the 19-day itinerary, which included the cities of Beijing, Datong, Luoyang, Dengfeng, Chengdu and Shanghai. In all cities, I had the help of Odynovo drivers, who were extremely polite, kind and helpful. I want to express my gratitude for the attention and kindness of all of them. They did everything to help me and make me comfortable. Some made the transfer from the airport or train station to hotels and others took me to some tourist spots that I had defined in the itinerary. In some cities, I also had the presence of tour guides, as in Datong, with Mrs. Lee, in Luoyang with Mrs. Jenny and in Chengdu with Mr. Kevin Likewise, I really enjoyed the experience I had with the three of them. They are exceptional and dedicated professionals who spared no effort to help me and explain the fascinating history of every place I visited with them. In Datong, with Mrs. Lee, I visited the Yungang Caves, the Huayan temple, the Shanhua temple, the canvas of the Nine Dragons and, the next day, the Suspended Suspended Temple and the Yingxian Pagoda. I was impressed by the beauty of all these places. The caves of Yungang are unmissable for their beauty, details and all the history. The city of Datong impressed me a lot for its beauty, and also for the hospitality and friendliness of its people. In Luoyang, I also had the opportunity to see the caves of Longemen with Mrs. Jenny, who explained to me the fascinating story of its construction. Also a must-see place for those traveling to China. Likewise, with Mrs. Jenny, I visited the temple of the white horse, where the introduction of Buddhism in China began, which is a very interesting place with a very rich history. In Denfeng, I was able to visit the Shaolin Temple, also with Mrs. Jenny, one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. Luoyang is also a very nice city, with very kind and hospitable people. I was extremely well treated in all the establishments I met and was in Luoyang. Near Chengdu, there is the city of Leshan, where there is the Giant Buddha with more than 71 meters high and more than 1300 years old. To visit him, I was accompanied by Mr. Kevin, who was equally helpful and attentive. I just have to praise these three tour guides, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Jenny and Mr. Kevin, who made a difference in my trip, because with them I learned a lot about the history of each place I visited. In Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai, I also visited the tourist places that are impressive. Beijing is a great city because of its history and its temples, palaces and squares. Shanghai is fascinating by the YU Garden and all its lights and colors. Chengdu, in addition to being a large and very technological city, has a strange treasure, which are the pandas, fascinating animals and of incomparable beauty. Miss. Gianna, who organized my itinerary, provided all the necessary tickets so that I could visit the sights in the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, which I did not have a guide. He also arranged all the train and plane tickets and hotels (which were exceptional), so my trip was very smooth and peaceful as a result of this organization. On all trips, I had the support of Miss. Gianna, who helped me in several situations. Thus, my travel experience with the Odynovo agency was very positive, for the professionalism and dedication of all the people mentioned. China is a wonderful country, with a heritage, a cultural wealth and an enviable history and meeting it with a good tourism agency, with the support of professionals, like the ones I found in Odynovo, really made a difference.
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18 November 2025
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I used Odynovo to arrange a tour in China for my parents and I could not have asked for a better experience. Laura was my travel consultant and she took care of all the planning and logistics to make my parents trip as comfortable and easy to navigate as possible. My parents are older and have never been to China and Laura was able to help us get everything in order from the Visas to payment and communication tips. She coordinated guides for each city to pick and drop them off so they were always taken care of and I felt at ease knowing they were in such good hands. She also sent a very detailed itinerary beforehand so that you know what to expect and was happy to customize anything you liked. While they were on their tour in China, the service didn't end there. Laura continued to follow up with me to let me know their status and aided us with questions or concerns. My parents felt safe the whole time and knew they could contact Laura with anything. We had an incident with one tour guide and within the hour, Laura found a new guide to take over just to make my parents feel more comfortable. Needless to say, the service was extremely professional, just outstanding. The guides in each city were amazing, the itinerary was exciting and planned well, the overall experience was just incredible. To the west, China can be an intimidating place but with the right guidance, there is so much beauty to discover. I can't recommend their service enough, if you need a tour anywhere - this is the best company to guide you. Absolutely the greatest and we will definitely be using them again!
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18 November 2025
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We are two Spanish friends traveling through China for the first time. Our guide in Xi'an, Leo, was a gem. Besides his perfect English and exhaustive knowledge of history, he gave us a glimpse into the customs of life in China. He was completely willing to help, adapting to our needs at every moment. We are incredibly grateful for his openness in sharing personal details that made it easier to understand his culture; you don't find that in travel guides. He conveys a passion for his work, and that's exactly what we look for when traveling to places so different from our own. We recommend him 100%!
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Manissah S
18 November 2025
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The best tour operators ever! I used Odynovo to arrange a tour in China for my parents and I could not have asked for a better experience. Laura was my travel consultant and she took care of all the planning and logistics to make my parents trip as comfortable and easy to navigate as possible. My parents are older and have never been to China and Laura was able to help us get everything in order from the Visas to payment and communication tips. She coordinated guides for each city to pick and drop them off so they were always taken care of and I felt at ease knowing they were in such good hands. She also sent a very detailed itinerary beforehand so that you know what to expect and was happy to customize anything you liked. While they were on their tour in China, the service didn't end there. Laura continued to follow up with me to let me know their status and aided us with questions or concerns. My parents felt safe the whole time and knew they could contact Laura with anything. We had an incident with one tour guide and within the hour, Laura found a new guide to take over just to make my parents feel more comfortable. Needless to say, the service was extremely professional, just outstanding. The guides in each city were amazing, the itinerary was exciting and planned well, the overall experience was just incredible. I can't recommend their service enough, if you need a tour anywhere - this is the best company to guide you. Absolutely the greatest and we will definitely be using them again!
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Richard E
18 November 2025
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Outstanding service for a seasoned traveler We use Odynovo to put together a 12 days 4 city custom tour via High speed train, starting from Beijing-Tianjin-Nanjing-Hangzhou.There were some apprehension and we don't know what to expect.We had a WONDERFUL time traveling through major scenic historic & cultural spots. The hotels were all top notch, tour guides and drivers are all well trained and professional, and very caring.What impresses me is their well executed logistics: the mega high speed rail station in China can be a very intimidating place for someone who doesn't speak the language.The guide we bid goodbye to make sure we were in the right seat inside the train & we were directed via phone message app which exit to meetup with our next tour guide upon arrival in the next city. Peace of mind and confidence is priceless!Our agent, Miss. Susan Su after understanding my interests and preferences designed this 12 day 4 city custom tour & we LOVE IT!The cost for this custom tour is similar to many standard premium group tour I have done beforeI would recommend this company for anyone considering designing their own personal itinerary.Richard E
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17 November 2025
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A Fantastic China Trip with Odynovo: Excellent Planning and Excellent Guides My husband and I recently concluded a wonderful three-week trip to China. Our sincerest thanks go to our travel consultant, Tom Zhou, for his expert planning, and to all the dedicated guides and drivers who eagerly shared their knowledge and experiences with us. I had originally booked this tour five years ago, having chosen Tom at Odynovo after reviewing five different China travel agencies. Tom has always been a pleasure to work with, and I was confident he would provide the best experience. Unfortunately we had to cancel the trip due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Tom and Odynovo promptly refunded my deposit. This quick action was a welcome relief, especially hearing about the many problems others faced, and it solidified my decision to rebook with Odynovo, a choice that our actual trip strongly reinforced. The whole team of guides was professional and knowledgeable, and each brought their own unique strengths that enhanced our experience: *Rocky in Beijing found the best photo opportunities and took excellent pictures for us. *Dary in Xi’an was very effective at educating us on the key Dynasties and their significant role in Xi'an's history. *Sara in Zhangjiajie greeted us warmly with a big smile and her favorite snacks. She looked after us like family, skillfully guiding us away from crowds to good viewing spots, treating us to freshly made meat pies, and taking us to her favorite restaurants to enjoy delicious local dishes. *Sophie met us after a long train ride to Guilin station with her freshly made Zongzi and moon cakes. Her currant cookies were a sweet farewell gift. *Florence warmly welcomed us to Hangzhou. She was very adept at conveying the interesting history of the area and we thoroughly enjoyed the lunch she set-up for us with local specialties. We also appreciated her waiting at the busy station with us until our train was ready to board. *Tina was all smiles and very patient, guiding us on our hike and overnight on Huangshan. She set a slow pace, appropriate for me and stayed close by, offering to take photos all along the way. She even gave my husband a nice baseball cap after he mentioned losing his. *Our final guide was Alex in Shanghai. He was the most comfortable at conversing in English, which prompted nice discussions about everyday life during our lunch and walks. All in all, a successful journey and I look forward to future trips with Tom Zhou’s assistance.
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William L
17 November 2025
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Private Tour to Beijing/Chengdu/Zhangjiajie/Shanghai Our private tour was arranged by Susan Su of Odynovo Tour. There were 3 of us and she worked closely with us on our 10 day tour thru China. We originally wanted to plan for 15 days but due to time constrains, we would not about to all secure a visa to China so we modified our trip to 10 days with close coordination with Susan.They arranged for all travel within China (Plane - Beijing to Chendu, Zhangjiajie to Shanghai and Train - Chendu to Zhangjiaji) We requested the G train to experience China's high speed rail network.We had private local guides, Roland in Beijing, Abby in Chengdu, Derrick in Zhangjiagie, Mark and Run in Shanghai. Each guide had very good knowledge in their city and the sights we saw. You can see how each were proud of their city so wanted to show all for us to experience. We also had very capable drivers that picked us up and drove us smoothly to each of our destinations.Being a private tour, they were able to modify the schedule and sights based upon the weather and how we felt and it was much appreciated. The guides were also able to help us secure tickets to various shows and performances at night that as not part of the tour.We were all very happy with the entire tour and would gladly recommend and using Odynovo in the future.
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Stefanie Fenwick
16 November 2025
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Beijing, Lhasa, Xian, Zhangjajie and Shanghai Odynovo tours organised everything which made the tour quite enjoyable, choice of hotels and the guides at each of the places were very good. The guides were informative and provided us with suggestions during our free time. I would definitely go with them again.
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Kamilla K
16 November 2025
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Great Guilin trip with Irene Had a great ~2 days in the Guilin area thanks to Odynovo. They paired me with a lovely guide — Irene. She knew loads of stories about the minority groups in the area, shared really interesting facts about both the history and modern life of the area, and told me about her life growing up in the area. Overall, a lovely trip (the scenery was gorgeous!) made even better by Irene.
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Jacques P
14 November 2025
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Cathy - Wonderful guide to explore Beijing Cathy wa.s very helpful to answer all my questions and was very knowledgeable about the sites we visited in Beijing. Including the history of the locations. She was pleasant to be with all the time.
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Gorka Sánchez Manjón
13 November 2025
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Agradecemos enormemente todo el trabajo que ha hecho, nuestro agente, Rookie, así como, la agencia, Odynovo. La experiencia fue fantástica. Todos nuestras peticiones fueron atendidas. Todas nuestras expectativas, satisfechas. Además, cuando huvo algún imprevisto, lo solvemtaron satisfactoriamente. Cuando vuelva a China (que volveré, ya que el país es impresionante), contrataré de nuevo con ellos. Muy recomendable. Sin duda.
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Gorka S
13 November 2025
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Highly recommended We greatly appreciate all the work you have done, our agent, Rookie, as well as, the agency, Odynovo. The experience was fantastic. All our requests were met. All our expectations, met. Moreover, when there was any unexpected, they solved it satisfactorily.When I return to China (which I will return, as the country is impressive), I will contract with them again. Highly recommended. No doubt.
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12 November 2025
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great brief tour of Shanghai Was able to arrange an excellent brief tour of Shanghai on relatively short notice. I really enjoyed seeing the Shanghai museum and the Jade Buddha temple. Logistics were handled perfectly.
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Axel G
12 November 2025
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What an amazing experience in China Our travel itinerary included Shanghai, Beijing, Xia'an and Zhangjiajie - 12 travel days which were organized with absolute perfection! The accommodations booked, the tour guides on site, the agenda itself - much better than we could have imagined. I am thoroughly impressed by Odynovo as overall organizer and in particular, how honestly they treated us... When our group was tired from traveling and opted out of a dinner experience of Peking duck, the company reimbursed use for the dinner - which is something we did not expect! They were very flexible in accommodating our wishes! Now, I would like to add additional information about our specific tour guides: Our absolute favorite was Nancy in Xi'an. It does not get better than that! Perfectly knowledgable, very personable and just a delight to be with. A close second was JayJay in Shanghai who introduced us to a lot of helpful things to know when we started our trip in Shanghai. For example, it is virtually mandatory to get an Alipay account in China to use QR-code based payment systems. It is VERY easy to use! Our tour guide Sunny in Zhangjiajie was a delight and he really tried to make the best of the fact that we had white out conditions at Tainmen mountain. In Bejing, Jin was trying to provide a lot of historic and cultural information. He was the only one who fell a bit short in our experience, even though our visit to the Great Wall was one of the highlights of the trip. Some additional thoughts... In Beijing, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are over-rated. If you have never seen them you will think you have to visit them, but you will be disappointed. The Summer Palace is much nicer! Xi'an is fabulous, not just because of the Terracotta soldiers, but the whole city is vibrant, especially at night. Do visit the Muslim Market!High speed trains are a great way to get around. Use them!Chines airport security is focused on lithium battery packs in checked and carry-on luggage. Remember that all battery packs need to carry the CCC symbol (google it).Having a VPN app handy is important if you want to access social media sites, but also your company outlook email!
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Jamie P
12 November 2025
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Great experience! As a solo female traveler I can highly recommend the China tour organised by Odynovo. I visited Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu and Shanghai and enjoyed my first taste of China.My first stop was Beijing. I visited the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City and beyond. My tour guide Cathy was great. She has so much knowledge about the city and the sights. Also, she was always punctual and happy to assist me with anything (from helping me buy a powerbank, to making reservations at restaurants). After taking the bullet train to Xi’an (very smooth, no delays), I met up with my guide Lee (mr. Fish). What I really appreciated was his ability to adept to my travelling pace (which can be fast), so we were able to visit more places than was included in the initial itinerary. Not only did I see the terracotta warriors but also the bronze chariots, the pagoda in Xi’an and much more. Taking a second bullet train to Chengdu, I was picked up by my guide Hu (Abby). Again an amazing guide. Our first stop was the giant panda’s after which we had lunch together. In the afternoon she showed me around Chengdu. One of the highlights of my trip was sitting down with her at a local tea house and just talked. For me travelling it is not only about the sights but also the people. So to be able to have a deep and personal conversation with her was great.I ended my trip in Shanghai and have mixed feelings about this city. The city is very modern but there is not much to do unless you like shopping. Also, in the three days I was in Shanghai I had 3 different guides. Although they were nice and knowledgeable, I preferred the personal approach of the guides I had in the other cities.Finally, some tips and tricks:- bring comfortable walking/hiking shoes as there will be a lot of walking;- bring additional toilet paper as not all public spaces have toilet paper at the ready;- early November the hotels do not use air conditioning anymore and had turned on the central heating. Rooms run hot and in one hotel I was not able to open a window;- get an eSIM installed with mobile data before you go to China. I used Holafly and had access to all apps which are normally blocked in China (such as WhatsApp). I also tried using a VPN on my IPad but the VPN apps I tried didn’t really work;- Google Maps is not up to date in China, use Apple Maps;- you don’t really need cash if you can use Alipay. I only used cash to tip my guides and drivers; and- just enjoy yourself. China is a save country and I have felt more than welcome.