Our testimonials
These are the voices that define who we are, and why we dedicate ourselves to crafting exceptional journeys.
I speak exactly zero Chinese, and I was terrified of the language barrier. Travel Panda eliminated it entirely. My guide spoke fluent, perfect English, helped with every translation, every menu, every small interaction, and the 24/7 support team was always a message away, even for a tiny late-night issue at the hotel. I never once felt lost or confused. I could just relax and enjoy my trip. Absolute game-changer.
As a lifelong Peking opera fan, I came to Beijing wanting more than just a show ticket. Travel Panda delivered the impossible: front-row seats to a sold-out performance, a backstage tour to meet the lead performers after the show, and a private one-on-one Peking opera movement class with a national-level master. I still can’t believe it happened. This is the kind of exclusive experience only Travel Panda can pull off.
Tour Coordinator
This is my 3rd trip with Travel Panda, and they still find ways to surprise me. This time, we went to Xinjiang, and they took us to remote grasslands, stayed in a family-run yurt with local Kazakh herders, ate home-cooked lamb over a fire, and watched the stars with zero light pollution. No other tourists, no crowds, just pure, authentic China. No other agency can get you this kind of access.
We booked Travel Panda for our 20th wedding anniversary, and it was the most romantic trip of our lives. They arranged a private sunset dinner on the Great Wall, just the two of us, with a violinist and zero other tourists in sight. They booked a private night cruise on West Lake with a personal tea master and pingtan performance, upgraded every hotel to an anniversary suite with champagne and cake on arrival, and thought of every tiny, romantic detail. It was perfect, down to the last second. We’ll cherish this trip forever.
Me and 3 college friends booked Travel Panda for our budget graduation trip, and we were blown away. We had a super tight budget, but they built us an incredible 15-day itinerary with clean, safe, affordable guesthouses, free/low-cost hidden attractions, and endless recommendations for cheap, delicious local food. No forced stops, no tourist traps, just the real China, on our budget. Our guide was a girl our age who took us to local livehouses, student night markets, and hidden cafes, like hanging out with a friend. Best graduation trip we could’ve asked for.
A week before my trip, I fell and sprained my ankle, and I thought my China dream was over. I emailed Travel Panda in a panic, and they completely reworked my entire itinerary overnight. They swapped all hiking and walking-heavy stops for gentle, accessible attractions, coordinated wheelchair access at every site, arranged a car to take me door-to-door everywhere, and even had my guide bring a portable ice pack and pain meds to meet me at the airport. I still had the most amazing trip, despite my injury. That’s the kind of service that makes them the best in the business.
Short, sweet, perfect. Travel Panda arranged my 10-day Qinghai Lake cycling trip, with a full support vehicle, backup bike, pre-planned quiet routes away from traffic, and cozy local guesthouses every night. Safe, fun, and absolutely stunning. 10/10.
I’m a documentary photographer, in China to shoot a film about Yangtze River intangible cultural heritage. Every other agency I contacted only offered cookie-cutter tourist routes—until Travel Panda. They used their local connections to get me filming access to reclusive masters: Chuanjiang boatmen singers, Han embroidery inheritors, Guqin makers who rarely speak to outsiders. They adjusted the entire itinerary around my shooting schedule, woke up at 3am with me to catch sunrise shots, and their guide even helped me translate interviews with locals. The footage I got is beyond my wildest dreams, and my film just got into two international festivals. They’re not just a travel agency—they’re a true partner.
I was referred to Travel Panda by a colleague who wouldn’t stop raving about them, and now I’m the one raving to every person I know. From the visa support (they helped me fix a mistake in my application 3 days before my deadline, and my visa was approved first try) to the final transfer to the airport, every single part of the trip was seamless. No surprises, no hidden fees, just perfect, thoughtful service.
My husband and I are in our 70s, both with bad knees, and we’d put off our China trip for 10 years because we were worried about the pace, language barriers, and accessibility. Travel Panda erased every single worry. They built a slow, gentle itinerary with minimal walking, plenty of rest stops, and a patient, kind guide who never rushed us. They pre-arranged priority entry to every attraction so we never had to stand in lines, and every hotel had easy elevator access and quiet rooms. We saw Beijing, Xi’an, and Suzhou, and had the time of our lives. We never could’ve done this without them.
I’m a traditional Chinese calligraphy enthusiast, and I came to China specifically to study with masters and see rare historical inscriptions. Travel Panda didn’t just book a standard calligraphy class—they arranged one-on-one lessons with a master from the Xi’an Beilin Museum, got me access to a private collection of Qing Dynasty rubbings that’s not open to the public, and even helped me track down a rare antique calligraphy copybook I’d been searching for for years. This wasn’t a trip, it was a once-in-a-lifetime dream come true.
Tour Coordinator
5 years ago, I traveled to China with Travel Panda for the first time. This year, I brought my parents back, and they somehow exceeded the already perfect bar they set. They remembered my travel preferences from 5 years prior, even added the small temple I’d mentioned wanting to visit but missed last time. That level of care is unheard of.
I’m a wheelchair user, and I’d almost given up on my dream of visiting the Great Wall—every other agency I contacted said it wasn’t possible. Travel Panda didn’t just say yes, they spent 3 months prepping: they scouted every single attraction for full accessibility, booked guaranteed accessible hotel rooms, arranged wheelchair-friendly transport for every leg of the trip, and even coordinated with the Great Wall team for priority access to the accessible cable car. I made it to the Great Wall, and I never once struggled through the entire 2-week trip. They changed my life.
Zero tourist traps, 100% authentic Sichuan food. Travel Panda’s guide took us to local-only hole-in-the-wall spots, no inflated prices, just the best hot pot and street food I’ve ever had in my life. Worth every penny for the food alone.
Booked Travel Panda last minute for a business add-on trip to Suzhou. Flawless execution, zero hassle, all tickets and transfers pre-arranged before I even landed. Absolute professionals.
We had a trip planned to Guilin, but a sudden rainstorm closed our planned hiking route 2 hours before we were set to leave. I thought the day was ruined—until Travel Panda’s team had a full backup itinerary ready in 20 minutes: a private hidden cave tour, a home-cooked meal with a local farming family, and a sunset bamboo raft ride on a quiet, crowd-free river. It ended up being our favorite day of the whole trip. That’s the kind of service you can’t get anywhere else.
As a strict vegan, I was terrified I’d go hungry in China. Travel Panda completely changed that. They pre-coordinated with every restaurant, crafted custom authentic vegan meals for every stop, even took me to a 100-year-old local vegetarian restaurant I never would’ve found on my own. My taste buds are still thanking them.
If you want to see the real China, not the tourist trap version, book Travel Panda. Full stop.
I was nervous about my first solo trip to China as a woman, but Travel Panda put every fear to rest. My guide was with me every step of the way, I never once felt unsafe, and every detail was planned to perfection. I’ll be back, and I’ll never book with anyone else.
5/5. Travel Panda turned my 12-hour China layover into the best impromptu Shanghai adventure. No stress, all magic.