Testimonials

My wife, nine-year-old daughter and I took two tours with Discover Beijing. For both tours, we had Alice as a guide. Our first tour was the Great Wall at Mutianyu and the Summer Palace. Our second tour was the Great Wall at Huanghuacheng and the Ming Tombs.

We had wanted to go to two places on the wall and we weren’t interested in Badaling because of the crowds. I had already decided on Mutianyu. I contacted Discover Beijing and Qian recommended Huanghuacheng as a second destination.

Qing was great during all the arrangements, especially since my visa was very slow in getting approved so I was afraid of booking anything before it was approved.

Our daughter has tree nut and shellfish allergies and Alice was great at making sure everywhere we ate accommodated her allergies. In fact, one of the things I liked most about our tours is that we ate at authentic places. We didn’t travel all the way to China to eat Subway.

Alice was very patient with our daughter and gave us a great background of everything we saw. She took us to a great souvenir place in Beijing that was much more reasonable than anywhere else we saw, selling the same stuff.

Both of our tours went off without a hitch and we couldn’t have been happier about the experience. Having private tours really made it a customized experience for us.

We joined a tour offered by Qing (pronounced as Ching) set up by a delightful couple we met on-line, then personally in Singapore before embarking in Sapphire Princess. We were blessed with excellent weather the entire four days in Beijing; dry, mostly clear, with little of the infamous smog. My COPD relished that it was clear….Qing led us on rapid, thorough jaunt of all the major Beijing tourism must-do’s and I huffed and puffed relatively lightly!. She was remarkably candid in answering questions regarding life in contemporary China, and interspersed her “official tourism spiel” with personal examples of the good, the bad and the reality of living in society vastly different in culture from our western model.

We were particularly impressed with the opportunity to see a small slice of rural life as we drove to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. She was also quite accommodating in finding a comfortable waiting spot for my wife, who chose not to try ascending to the Wall by cable car.

Her husband drove the large Buick van we used with an uncanny ability to squeeze thru impossibly congested traffic to our various stops. He also served as major-domo for our two lunch stops in local restaurants, where he ordered for the group. His ability to select the just-right menu introduced us to some excellent cuisine that was pure local, not tourist fare! Every meal was an adventure, and the food uniformly delicious. For us, the top experiences were the hutong tour, acrobatic show, Great Wall and Temple of Heaven.

The only negative, and clearly beyond Qing’s control, was that two of our three days were over the weekend, so the crowds were extremely dense.

RECOMMENDATION:
I did both the “Hutong Food Walking Tour”, and the “Beijing By Night when it Sparkles Tour ” with Discover Beijing Tours and Qing is AMAZING!!! Both tours were some of the best things we did in our almost 3 weeks in China, and others we recommended this to strongly agreed.

BACKGROUND:
I travelled to Beijing a couple of days in advance of a set group tour for teens and their families and was looking for something different to do before our group tour began. I had been to Beijing before and wanted a more honest view of the city and Qing and Discover Beijing Tours did not disappoint. Qing customized the tours to just what we wanted to see, and gave us an honest and personable view of the city.

HINTS:
If taking the Beijing at Night when it Sparkles tour, I highly recommend including the Flag Lowering Ceremony at Tiananmen Square. The lights on each building go on one by one after the flag is lowered and its truly a unique and awe inspiring sight. The other modern buildings in Beijing, like the Olympic Buildings and the huge LED screen ceiling at The Place are a nice contrast to the old Hutongs and traditional Beijing tourists usually see. And other than the stop at Tiananmen Square which is on foot, this tour is primarily on a bus (with ample time to get off and walk around if you would like), so its a great way to sit back and relax while you tour the city with an expert guide.

If doing the Hutong Food Walking Tour my advise is to GO HUNGRY!! You will visit about 20 different small restaurants tasting cuisine from all over the country that you never would have found on your own. Our favorites were the dumplings (stop #1) and the Muslim food (the last stop). The visit to her mother’s Hutong is a very touching and honest view of what its really like to live in Beijing and puts other “tourist” Hutong tours to shame.

AGE RANGE:
I can’t recommend Qing or these tours strongly enough – everyone in our group from 12 years old to 72 years old had an amazing time on both tours. I can’t imagine anyone not being blown away by Qing’s charm and knowledge of the best spots to see and eat in the city.

The motto of the company is memories that last a lifetime and they lived up to that statement. From the moment they picked us up at the airport to dropping us at the cruise terminal there wasn’t a problem with anything. We have wonderful memories and lots and lots of photos. Our guide was exceptional. She catered to our every need and demonstrated an excellent knowledge of her country’s landmarks. It was China’s week of public holidays in October with many people at the sites. Our guide manoeuvred us through the crowds without a problem. She found the best positions for taking photos. We have learnt about China’s history. We planned our itinerary with the help of the company and our guide showed us this and more. Nothing was a hassle. We would definitely book through Bejing Tours again if we return to China. We definitely have memories (and photos) that will last a lifetime thanks to our guide, driver and BeijingTours.

China was such an unknown destination for me however our lovely guide, Becky, soon put our minds (and feet) at rest. With her skilled driver who did a u turn in the busy Beijing traffic on our first day and took us straight to The Great Wall because of the beautiful clear blue sky and the amazingly warm weather. My fear of heights and having to use the Gondola was again gently eased by Becky. The experience was so spectacular and I felt so exhilarated there that i could have hang glided down if i was allowed! Becky patiently waited while my husband wished to walk to the next gate. She knew the best places to take fantastic photos, was able to manage 2 cameras together, knew her history inside out ( she has a degree in ‘Guiding’!) She was kind, informative, helpful in her advice of the best times to visit Shrines and Palaces, I could live at The Temple of Heaven, such a great experience seeing locals out exercising, sharing stories, doing calligraphy, dancing in the grounds. Apart from the major sites of The Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Tiananmen Square, she took us at our request to The Pearl Market, advised of best shopping options, Peking Duck Dinners and answered our questions with great knowledge and impeccable English. It was like travelling with a friend! She arranged a rickshaw ride through the Hutongs and cycled behind us so she could explain what was going on, followed by a gorgeous lunch at Quing’s mothers house. This trip could not have gone better. Thank you so much Becky and we hope to come back one day!!!

Planning our private tour with Qing was very easy. She provides many suggestions and is agreeable to all of our requests.

We had so much fun in Beijing.

First off, the tour was stress-free. Schedules were all on time. Soon as we left the arrival hall in the airport, the driver was there waiting for us. We were also surprised that they also provide water during the whole trip. This was a big help, especially during our hike on the Great Wall.

Beijing is really an amazing place to visit. Everything is grand (e.g. Great Wall, Forbidden City, the acrobatics show, etc.) but what made our trip extra special was Qing and her stories of China, not to forget her good English in telling them. The stories were all relevant and interesting that, even though my family travels mostly for the sites to see, we were hooked onto listening up to the last bit of information Qing tells.

To top it all off, food was yummy, weather was great as temperature remained cool most of the trip (travelled there late September), and we were never taken to places we don’t like (e.g. silk and medicine shops).

I recommend going to these places: Mutianyu Portion of The Great Wall of China, The Summer Palace, The Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven and the Chaoyang Acrobatics Theatre. Would’ve wanted to have a closer look of the Beijing Olympic Park but we didn’t have time to do that. Try to skip the Rickshaw Tour in Beijing Hutong Area. Qing actually recommended a walking tour of another hutong area but we didn’t listen. 😀 Lastly, consider the traffic in Beijing when planning for the tour.

Our 3-day tour with Discover Beijing and Qing was amazing. It was the best tour we had so far in any country.

We signed up for the Beijing Food Tour and were greeted at our hotel promptly by Qing. As we were beginning the tour she asked us about our plans for the rest of our time in Beijing. I mentioned off hand that we planned to visit the Forbidden City later in the day and Qing immediately advised us that there is a limited number of tickets sold per day and that if we waited until the afternoon we would be unable to visit.

Qing then offered to amend our tour and take us both to the Forbidden city AND do the Food tour. Instead of a 4-hour day she ended up staying with us for 6 hours and only charged us a small additional fee (which was WELL worth it). Without Qing we would have definitely missed the Forbidden City.

She was extremely knowledgeable about the Forbidden City and was great about making sure we saw the highlights but still would have time for the food tour. She told us interesting historical anecdotes and stories and tailored the experience to us.

The food tour is a one-of-a-kind experience. We started with dumplings which were familiar to our American palate but quickly moved onto much more unique foods. Qing knew all the best places and took care of ordering for us. Visiting the restaurants would have been a great experience in and of itself but Qing also arranged for us to visit her family home where her mother had prepared noodles for us.

At Qing’s home, her mother and father were very accommodating, and took an interest in us. I made a comment about Qing’s father’s impressive liquor collection and he insisted that we sample some of his rice wine (which was very strong but delicious).

At the end of the day Qing created a quick itinerary for us to see the Temple of Heaven and make it back to Tiananmen Square in time for the flag lowering ceremony. She brought us into the subway and put us on the correct train before leaving.

Overall, Qing treated us like family all day and made sure that the tour was tailored to our interests and time constraints. Although we were very tired by the end of it, we had a fantastic day. I cannot recommend the trip enough.

Thank you Qing!
-Adam

I spent 4 days with Qing, which was preceded by probably 6 months of emails. I’ll start from the beginning…

Qing was recommended to me by a friend. I was told that she was incredible and I shouldn’t consider anyone else. Boy was my friend right. From the moment I wrote to Qing inquiring into her availability to our departure from Beijing, I couldn’t have been more pleased. I’m a little high maintenance and she promptly and politely responded to my emails in nearly perfect English. She didn’t even blink when I kept asking her to change things or to add things. This made the planning process much easier than I could have imagined.

Then, the arrival in Beijing. Qing arranged an airport transport which was super convenient–I would recommend all of her guests do this. The guide found us in the hectic Beijing airport and helped us navigate the way out. It was still hectic with him given the crowds, but I can’t imagine trying to navigate the airport and a taxi on my own. Moreover, the price was super reasonable (only slightly more than a regular taxi but well worth the moderate price increase).

Then, on day 1, Qing met us exactly on time as planned with a huge smile on her face. For me, being in my late 20s, it was pretty great to have someone who was my age who I can now say is my friend, but I have no doubt that she would be great with families (she has an almost 3 year old boy) or even older folks. She consulted with us each day (morning in afternoon) regarding what we’d be doing and asked whether we wanted to add anything. She was on time. She knows SO much about every site you see. She anticipated nearly all of our questions, and even when she didn’t anticipate them, she always had an answer. Given how hot it was, she would always be aware of the heat and make sure we were well hydrated and try to give us “story time” before arriving at the location to minimize the time we spent in the sun (I sunburn easily and she was super conscious of this). It truly made things better because I can’t imagine how miserable all those tourists sitting and listening to their guides in the hot sun were–we were able to learn what we needed to know about the sites and then walk through them at our own pace without having to feel like we were going to pass out from the heat.

Not only did Qing have a great grasp on the history of Beijing, she also has a great grasp on the food! Qing took us to some truly wonderful local spots that we never would have found without her. And even if we had, we never would have been able to eat there because we wouldn’t have known how to order. Because of this, we were able to try a wide variety of Chinese food. This also cut down on our food costs. For example, one day, our lunch for 5 was $22. Are you kidding!! And, it was amazing. It really doesn’t get better than that.

I also want to talk about her husband because he deserves a shout out–occasionally, you will be so lucky to have her husband as your driver (I100% recommend a car, especially in the summer because it is SO hot). His English is not nearly as good as Qing’s, but he more than gets by. He has a wonderful sense of humor and personality that makes the trip even more enjoyable than it would be with just Qing. We really felt like welcome friends because of the two of them.

Lastly, we also felt like family. In one of my many emails to Qing, I had told her that we wanted to learn how to make dumplings. Immediately she offered to take us to her home to have her mother teach us. This was the most special part of a three week trip (only 4 full days in Beijing). Qing and her mom took us to the market to buy all the ingredients and then taught us how to make traditional pork and cabbage dumplings. I haven’t yet tried this at home, but I can’t wait! Not only did we learn to cook, but we also really felt like family. We had the opportunity to eat with her, her son (who is insanely cute), her mom, and her mother in law. Even though her mom and mother in law don’t speak English, they really embraced us as their friends.

I wouldn’t exchange this opportunity for the world and am so grateful that we spent these days with Qing.

We only had one weekend in Beijing and a bucket list wish to have Yoga photos taken on the Great Wall and the toboggan ride down. After searching through reviews and customizable tours we picked this tour company. It certainly did not disappoint.

All of our requests were handled professionally and without issue. Our guide Yelu was an English major at university, so she spoke English very well. Our driver was top-notch as well, but I’m sorry for forgetting his name.

One party in our group of 2 had flown in from Guangzhou the night before, and the other had to take the sleeper train from Shanghai. She needed transportation from the train station to the hotel, so that was the first customization we did. I was able to call to speak to the tour operator a couple of days before to make these arrangements. We also asked that she have time to take a shower at the hotel before starting our tour. They were so accommodating, and we left on our tour at 9 am rather than the usual 8:30.

We had chosen the Great Wall at Mutianyu because that is the location of the toboggan ride down, but also has some spectacular views that do not disappoint. The Summer Palace was our afternoon activity. These were the furthest things from the hotel so got them out of the way our first day.

The tour we booked included all admission fees except the Dragon boat at the Summer Palace (which was only 15 CNY so not much). We had all the bottled water we wanted and a fabulous lunch at an authentic Chinese restaurant also included in the tour price. Our guide pre-ordered to save us valuable tour time.

We spent more time than usually allotted at the Wall because of the Yoga pose photography. Our guide was more than happy to take all the pictures we asked her to. She was very knowledgeable and fun to be with.
We took the ski lift up and the toboggan down and I would highly recommend this. It was a blast.

The Summer Palace would not have been the same without our guide. She gave us information about the history and buildings we were seeing. The dragon boat across the lake was enjoyable and offered views that were not seen from the paths.
We chose not to spend too much time there and this allowed us to return at the normal tour return time, even with our later lunch stop.

Both of these attractions are top things in Beijing to see. I highly recommend Discover Beijing tours as the company that will customize your trip the way you like.

I was in Beijing last April with my family and engaged the services of Qing’s tour company for the duration of our stay. As we wanted to have flexibility in terms of our time & places to visit, we opted to hire a private car with driver and guide. As Qing herself was already booked to guide another group, it was Coco who served as our guide during our entire stay. Coco was very warm and friendly, and very very helpful! When we had problems communicating with our hotel staff, she was proactive enough to step in and help us sort things out. She was also very mindful of my parents’ limited mobility and made sure that they were well taken care of.

We only had a limited time in Beijing, but with Qing and Coco’s advice we were able to make the most of our trip. We saw all the major sights we wanted to see, such as the Great Wall, Forbidden Palace, Temple of Heaven, and Tiananmen Square. Apart from that, we were also able to have a quick tour of the beautiful hutongs around the Back Lakes area, through a pre-arranged rickshaw tour which was a lovely experience. The tours also included our lunches everyday, which were all DELICIOUS! They made sure to bring us to places that served great food, and as we were with Coco, we were able to sample authentic Beijing food. Our package even included 1 Peking duck dinner, which was superb.

Overall, we had a great time in Beijing thanks to Coco and Qing as well as the driver (sorry, I forgot his name!). Even planning the trip was a breeze, as Qing was very fast in responding to emails and very helpful in giving tips and suggestions. We wouldn’t hesitate to contact Qing again should we ever be in Beijing again.

The reason why Discover Beijing Tour is not #1 on Trip Advisor, is do to their website being a little difficult to navigate. We had the pleasure to embark on the Beijing “Food Tour” with Qing, the owner of the company. What a fantastic experience it was!

After looking at several different companies on Trip Advisor, I found Discover Beijing to be one of the only companies that offered a compelling food tour. I contacted Qing through the website and a date was set. On the day of the tour Qing picked us up at the lobby of our hotel. We then proceeded to walk to her mother’s Hutong. On the way we snacked and tasted several different items. Some unique, some familiar. The amount and variety of food we consumed was quite amazing! I ate at places one could tell were not “touristy.” Qing never pressured us to eat or try anything. She would ask us if we were up to try something, and even when we did order it- there was not a sense that we had to eat it. Two items I tried that I ended up enjoying quite a bit, were Donkey meat and Fish skin! We ate more common items as well, such as Dumplings and hot pot style kabobs.

We ended the tour at her mom’s residence (can’t get more intimate than that!) Where Qing’s mother, a sweet lady, had prepared us fresh homemade noodles! The entire tour lasted about 4-5 hours. It was definitely a highlight! Even after the tour Qing made a point to help us out with some last minute things we wanted to do!

Qing never hassled us for a tip or a review of any kind. She told us that the Food Tour was not a very popular option. I think this is because it is hard to locate on her website. If you have the opportunity, TAKE THIS TOUR! It really gives your palette an accurate taste of what some local Beijing people eat!

We found Qing’s , Discover Beijing Tours, through TripAdvisor, and unlike many people we contacted, she was friendly and keen to make sure that we had a custom made experience in Beijing. She was prompt with correspondence, flexible and apart from the day when her son accidentally switched off her phone, easy to get hold of!

We planned to spend 2 days in Beijing, arriving at the port of Tianjin on a cruise. Qing arranged for a minibus to collect the four of us from the port, and as we drove into Beijing, we collected Bella who would be our guide for the duration of our stay. Bella was delightful, with excellent English and a great knowledge of the city and its heritage. She adjusted her tour to suit us, so on the first day we started off at Tiananmen Square then moved onto the Forbidden City, and finally the Summer Palace before we were dropped at our hotel. At each stage, Bella explained the history and interesting points about the venues. On the second day we started with a rickshaw (a pedalled version!) ride around some of the older streets in the city, and visited a private house to hear about its history. We then drove to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China (chosen because it is well preserved and not too busy) – we took a shuttle bus to the cable car, at which point Bella left us. We spent two hours on the wall then rejoined her, although we could have stayed for longer had we wanted to. After that, we were driven back to the port.

In all, we had a wonderful time, knew we were in safe and reliable hands, and we would highly recommend Discover Beijing Tours to any visitor to the city.

We visited Beijing in the first week of June. We are Singaporean Chinese and can speak Mandarin well so many find it funny why we would engage an English-speaking tour guide for our trip. We planned our holiday to Beijing as a sort of “Chinese immersion” trip for our son who only started learning Chinese formally this year. We wanted an English-speaking tour guide to engage and interest our 7-years-old boy and introduce the Great Wall to him because the Great Wall day trip was the “highlight” of the holiday for him. We visited the other sites like temple of heaven, forbidden city, local hutongs without a guide on our own.

From the beginning, Qing has been very helpful in answering our queries on email and giving us advice. She assigned Becky to bring us to the Great Wall and our boy really loved her company and had a great time on the Great Wall. He was ill during the trip and Becky and our driver brought us around the city to try to buy western medicines for him – we are very thankful and appreciative of that after having met no success at the numerous local pharmacies around our hotel who declined to sell us paediatric western medicines without a prescription.

Becky was great with our boy and managed to engage and involve him during the trip even though he was a little bored with seeing palace after palace and grew tired after climbing on the Great Wall. She patiently waited for him to climb up and down each tower. He even wrote about her in his holiday journal!

The next day, the same driver brought us out to Longqing Gorge – a really nice scenic place where we could have a leisurely cruise, did a little hiking and had a nice picnic on a rock overhang. It is a nice place to bring young children and to see something different – for our boy it was a nice change of scene after several days of historical visit to temples, palaces. He had fun riding up the dragon escalator, river cruise, rowing a small dinghy boat with daddy and taking a cable car ride and short toboggan slide down.

Becky is thoughtful, attentive and focused on client’s needs, our driver was very friendly and drove safely. Qing was very sincere in helping us meet our needs during our tour and even offered advice for visits to sites which we did on our own – she wasn’t obliged to help us with that but she still went out of her way to do so. We’re glad to have met them and will recommend their services to others who are visiting Beijing with young children.

My boss and I were in Beijing for a work conference with one real day to hit the Great Wall and a few other “Must See” sights on our list. We heard about DBT from another colleague and immediately booked. The process was smooth, fast and easy. We were accommodated in short notice and given Becky’s name as our guide almost immediately.

When Becky arrived to pick us up that morning (prompt and on time might I add) we instantly fell in love with her. Her english was near perfect and she was extremely approachable, charming, sweet and funny to name a few of her traits. She had printed handouts of China’s history that she eloquently went over on our 2 hour drive to the Great Wall. She also had great Chinese cheat-sheets on the language for clueless Americans to learn. It felt like any question we asked, she knew the answer.

Moreover, we picked a standard “Full Day Great Wall Tour” but ended up craving more to see than just that. While this was not part of our “deal”, Becky never hesitated in extending our day and even custom creating special stops along the way. She took us to Old Beijing, got us a Rickshaw ride to an old home, scored us a private tea tasting and took us to an amazing authentic lunch to name a few! We loved that every part of our day felt special, unique and not overly touristy. So many places matched her stories of the amazing, romantic tapestry that is Beijing as a city.

I can’t recommend DBT and Becky as a guide enough! She MADE our trip and we haven’t been able to stop talking about her!! Thank you so much!

I typically book my trips 7-10 months in advance as I LOVE researching our destinations to create the best itinerary possible, but most importantly, it gives me ample time to research guides. If you’re reading this attempting to determine which guiding service to use in Beijing you can stop as I did all the homework for you. I literally reached out to every Beijing guide via email asking them specific questions about our time in Beijing, where to/where not to see, etc. and Qing of Discover Beijing Tours gave the most thorough and most personalized responses. Many of the other companies will give you detailed descriptions, but they only send you their generic itinerary rather than customizing to your actual wants and needs. Also, I spoke with some other tourists and some companies do NOT promise you the guide you’ve requested.

Although Qing was fantastic in her pre-trip emails, she was even better in person and I now consider her a good friend. My fiance and I never stopped laughing while around her, but at the same time, we never stopped learning about the rich and lengthy cultural history of China. Also, the itinerary she put together was perfect enjoying all the great sites plus experiencing a bit of regular daily local life. Thank you Qing and Discover Beijing Tours for an absolutely over the top three days in Beijing, we will be back and hope you can come visit us in California soon!

PS – Definitely try the “Traditional Noodle Lunch” at Qing’s mother’ house as she makes the best noodles in Beijing by far!!!

We have said many, many times since our return from Beijing in December 2013 that having Qing as our private tour guide was the key to our wonderful visit to China. Qing and her husband Wang were so knowledgeable, caring and flexible. They took care of every detail and worked to customize our daily schedule to accommodate our every wish. They graciously made last minute changes and adjustments so that we were able to do and see everything we wanted to.

Qing captivated us with her stories and expansive knowledge of the history of the sights that we were seeing (Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven). She gave us just the right amount of information to keep both the adults and the teenagers engaged.

More than anything I felt very safe and cared for as though I had just come to visit a long-lost relative who wanted to show me all the amazing sights of Beijing. Qing was delightful, kind, funny, fun and most of all, quite normal. It was a very comfortable experience.

Just a small example of how well cared for we were. On our last day with Discover Beijing Tours Wang was scheduled to drive us to a conference center in a northern suburb of Beijing and drop us off. Upon reaching the huge hotel and finding no bellman and only one luggage cart he refused to leave us with all our luggage in the lobby and instead spent the next hour ferrying very heavy, awkward bags to our 5th floor room with only one small overcrowded elevator. He wanted to make sure that we were settled before he left us. I appreciated his kindness and concern tremendously.

Also, on one of our first days in Beijing when Qing was already booked we worked with her colleagues at Discover Beijing Tours named Amy and her driver Mr. Lee?. They were equally kind and knowledgeable.

I would highly recommend this professional tour group.

I recently got back from my first trip to China and wanted to pass along some thoughts on Discover Beijing Tours, who I used for a few days of my trip.

Pre-trip planning was smooth, as Qing and I traded emails once I submitted some tours that I wanted to sign up for. She was always very fast to get back to me as we formalized my plans. This gave me great peace of mind before I left, having this all set up in advance.

Qing’s husband was waiting for me at the Beijing Airport once I had gotten through customs and was very easy to find, before driving me to my hotel.

The next morning, Ashley, my tour guide, was waiting for me in my hotel’s lobby, right on time. This first day, she helped me get to know Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Drum Tower. We also had a rickshaw ride in a hutong near the Drum Tower which was great!

The next day, Ashley met me again for a tour of the Great Wall (at Mutianyu) and the Ming Tombs at Dingling.

I’ll review these tourist attractions separately, but mostly want to pass along my thoughts on dealing with Qing and all of her staff at Discover Beijing Tours. Qing, her husband, my tour guide Ashley, and the two drivers I met- all are fantastic people to work with! Ashley was a fantastic guide, and very friendly, nice and easy to talk with. She helped me learn a lot that I probably would not have learned simply from reading any English signage.

I did a few days on my own and also spent a day in Nanjing, but for my first two days in Beijing, Discover Tours helped me a great deal, and made my trip to China so much better!