Genuine Value for Money

Don’t compromise your holiday enjoyment and satisfaction by settling for a tour that seems to have it all. Choose wisely and carefully and compare our inclusions, quality and standards before making your final decision.

In today’s marketplace, competition is high – itineraries and prices appear similar and there may be a confusing array of information. Naturally price plays an important part in determining your choice and we recommend that you carefully compare tour contents and inclusions before making your final decision. Although tours may seem similar, in reality there can be many differences which at first are not apparent. Differences in hotel standards and the number of hotel nights (we use overnight trains only when necessary as a part of the journey, not as a cost-saving on hotel room nights as an alternative), differences between sole use or shared transport for sightseeing, included meals, internal flights, site entry fees, between a compulsory tipping charge or allowing personal choice in showing your appreciation, and the inclusion of those little ‘extras’ – like a higher quality of venues and shows for evening entertainment, perhaps an unscheduled exploration of bazaars and backstreet markets – that can add so much to your experience of China. You need to know you are choosing a tour that will show you the major sights of this diverse country, without overlooking the opportunities to observe and be part of the daily life of the people. You need to be confident that your programme provides genuine value and be assured that arrangements will operate as smoothly as they can.

Accommodation

We have selected 4 star and 5 star hotels that are of a higher standard and in better locations than is usual for your average group tour. These hotels have been carefully chosen and provide you with good quality breakfasts to start your day.

Most importantly, you and your family will know exactly where you will stay before you leave and what standard of accommodation you have paid for. We do not leave this to be decided by the Chinese operator upon your arrival in each city, and nor do we feature hotel images that might represent the standard of accommodation but are not the hotels actually provided in your tour.

Careful Planning

Our trips are carefully planned, taking account of the varying fitness and stamina levels among a group of travellers, to find the perfect balance between travelling time, activities and leisure.

As China has so much to offer, short-term visitors who stick to the well-trodden tourist track are unlikely to encounter ‘real’ locals. We have designed most tours to include 4 nights or more in Beijing, and 2 nights or more in Shanghai, to allow plenty of time to fully appreciate all the attractions. Whether you are a lover of the arts, architecture, gourmet dining, shopping, nature, parks and gardens – or just an avid peoplewatcher – there is something for everyone!

Extensive Experience & Expert Local Knowledge

It takes experience and excellent local knowledge to guarantee satisfaction and our record speaks for itself. Since 1977 our team has been involved in hotel management and tourism training in China, and arranging travel on all levels and throughout wide areas of this far-flung land. Our comprehensive experience and the depth of knowledge has earned us a renowned reputation for expertise that recognises Helen Wong’s Tours as THE China specialist amongst travel industry colleagues, the general public and the travel media.

Guaranteed Comfort and ‘Hassle-Free’

Whether you are a regular traveller or an adventurer of any age group, we offer you a comfortable and ‘hassle-free’ China experience at real value for money! Your activities and hotels in each city, as developed and selected by Helen Wong’s Tours, are clearly stated in each itinerary and will not be altered at whim by the Chinese operators.

Exclusive Tours

Our tours are operated exclusively as Helen Wong’s Tours groups – you are not just a member of a combined group of tourists joining a regular daily circuit of the sights! Our sightseeing transport in all tour packages is for our use alone, allowing us flexibility and the convenience of travelling directly to and from our day’s destination – we will not waste your valuable time collecting and dropping off other tourists from various hotels. Our guide will be at your service during your stay in each city, you will be welcomed as a friend rather than just another passenger and be greeted personally as a valued client of Helen Wong’s Tours, not just a number joining a tour from the hotel tour desk!

Group Size

We guarantee all group departures in this brochure based on a minimum of 10 people unless specified and limit the number of travellers to a maximum of 25.

Tour Guides

Government regulations make it illegal for non-Chinese nationalities to act as local tour guides in China and these rules are designed to develop and support local business and local people. Through our long association with the local tour operators, we are privileged to have assembled a team of responsible, knowledgeable and delightful bilingual tour guides who, over many years, have accompanied our tours and efficiently handled their day-today arrangements. They have wealth of intimate knowledge and unequalled understanding of the local culture and customs. They continue to provide an invaluable service and all possess an appreciation of the high standards we expect to ensure your complete satisfaction.