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We took the Yunnan and Sichuan tour for our honeymoon and enjoyed it very much. Some of the hotels even surprised us with flower decorations and little honeymoon arrangements, which was really sweet. Lily was very helpful throughout the planning and also helped us whenever we had a special request that wasn’t originally part of the itinerary. Jason was a very safe and patient driver, and having the same driver with us throughout the journey made everything much easier. Regarding the sights, we especially loved Jiuzhaigou, the pandas, the old towns in Yunnan and the mountain scenery in Sichuan. And of course, the food was great. It was our first time traveling through this part of China, and having everything arranged for us made the whole honeymoon much more relaxed.

Sometimes you can have a lot of luck. Our trip in Sichuan was one of those times. The weather was great, the scenery was amazing, and Jason took great care of us during the trip. We could enjoy the scenery stress-free, with no rushing or problems. Everything was taken care of, and Jason was always smiling and easy to communicate with. Highly recommended.

I originally found the trip online, but because we had some special requirements, I contacted Lily directly. She not only flexibly adjusted the itinerary for us but also gave us a lot of useful advice during the planning process. Before the trip started, she sent us Jason’s contact information and explained the arrangements clearly, which made us feel very reassured. During the trip Jason was attentive and professional. We enjoyed the original itinerary so much that we also asked Lily about adding a few more places to our China trip afterwards. Overall, the service from planning to the actual journey was enthusiastic, thoughtful and professional. It gave us a very enjoyable and unforgettable trip.

I felt a little sick from the altitude, but they handled it calmly and gave me time to rest. That made me feel much more reassured.

It was our first time doing a private road trip in China, and we were very satisfied with the whole journey. Lily planned everything carefully, and Jason’s driving was very smooth, so we always felt comfortable on the road. Next time we come back to China, we would happily travel with them again.

After reaching out to several tour agencies, we ultimately chose Lily and her team to arrange our trip in Sichuan. We were very happy with our choice. Lily was highly responsive to all our questions and offered clear and transparent information before we booked. There were no hidden costs and no forced shopping stops, which was important to us. She helped organize the itinerary, transportation and other small details, and kept us informed about the next day’s arrangements throughout the trip. Whenever we had a question, she replied quickly. Another thing we really appreciated was the car arrangement. There were only two of us traveling, and we had the whole car to ourselves. We had plenty of room in the back seats as well as space for our luggage, so even on the longer driving days it was very comfortable. Jason was also excellent. He drove carefully, knew the mountain roads very well and never made us feel rushed. If we saw a beautiful place along the road and wanted to stop for photos, it was usually no problem. The combination of Lily taking care of everything behind the scenes and Jason looking after us during the journey made the whole experience smooth and hassle-free from start to finish. We would definitely reach out to them again for a future trip to China.

Lily was so responsive in helping me organize a last-minute trip to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong. Once there, my driver Jason took great care of me. He was professional and kind and made several extra stops when I asked. As a solo traveler, I was especially grateful to them for making the whole trip easy and stress-free. Highly recommend!

Jason was hands down one of the best drivers we’ve had during our travels in China. We’ve visited China several times and booked private trips before, but what stood out about Jason was how patient and service-minded he was. He gave us plenty of time to explore on our own and never rushed us when we wanted to stay longer somewhere or stop along the road. We traveled together for several days, and he was always polite, punctual and well organized. The mountain roads in Sichuan can be long, but his driving was very smooth, so we always felt safe and comfortable. Lily was also incredibly kind and helpful. She checked in with us during the trip and made sure we had everything we needed. Whenever something needed to be changed or we had an additional request, she helped us arrange it very quickly. The landscapes were obviously incredible, but having Jason and Lily taking care of us made the journey even more memorable. If we return to Sichuan, we would definitely choose them again.

We came to China for our honeymoon and honestly expected Jiuzhaigou to be the highlight, but some of our favorite moments were actually on the road. One afternoon Jason stopped near a quiet grassland where there was almost nobody around. We stayed there much longer than planned, just sitting and looking at the mountains. No one rushed us. This is exactly what we wanted from a private trip. Special thanks to Lily and Jason.

My wife and I are both in our 60s, so we were a little worried that the itinerary might be too tiring. The pace turned out to be very comfortable. They arranged everything very well.

I have been living in China for almost six years, but most of my travel had been to cities. This was my first proper trip into Western Sichuan and it felt like seeing a completely different side of the country. Small Tibetan villages, huge mountains, long empty roads, exactly what I was looking for. Definitely one of my most memorable trips in China.

I’ve lived in China for years, but this trip showed me a completely different side of the country. Remote, peaceful and absolutely worth it.

We traveled with our two children and were worried they might get bored during the longer drives. Surprisingly, they loved it. Jason stopped a few times when they wanted to stretch their legs, and one of their favorite memories was feeding animals near a small village along the road. For them, that was apparently more exciting than some of the famous attractions!

I mainly joined this trip for photography. What I appreciated most was not having to follow a strict bus schedule. If the light was good somewhere, we could stop. If the weather changed, we could wait a little. For photographers, that flexibility makes a huge difference.

We had already been traveling around China independently for three weeks before this trip. In Shanghai, Beijing and Chengdu we were perfectly happy doing everything ourselves, but Western Sichuan was different. Having a driver made the remote areas much easier to experience. It was nice to stop thinking about transportation for a few days.

Our original plan changed because of the weather. I was disappointed at first, but Lily quickly helped reorganize the next two days and suggested an alternative place we hadn’t even considered. It ended up being one of our favorite parts of the trip.

This was my first solo trip in China outside the major cities. I was nervous before arriving, especially because I don’t speak Chinese, but after the first day I stopped worrying about it. One evening we arrived at a small town where almost nobody spoke English. Lily helped me check in, find dinner and explain a few things to the hotel staff, then left me to enjoy the evening by myself. I liked that balance, help when I needed it, but I still felt like I was traveling independently.

Professional, authentic, right in the middle, a very good Chinese travel.

We had a great trip in Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou, thanks to the amazing team. We had a great experience planning the tour with Lily. Even though we contacted her quite late, she still made the effort to arrange everything so we had time to go on the trip. Jason, our driver, was very kind and always made sure we were comfortable. He drove safely throughout the journey and never made us feel rushed. Lily also checked in with us during the trip and helped whenever we had any questions. Overall, everything was well organized and we had a really enjoyable time in Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou.

Our tour guide is named Lily and she is a very friendly and knowledgeable person. We had a good time and it is pleasant to visit this beautiful country.

If you’re thinking about traveling with Hidden China Trips, go for it. Our experience has been excellent, Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou and Western Sichuan were all amazing.

My wife, adult daughter and I arranged a full-day trip to Leshan and the countryside. We visited the Giant Buddha, a local village and also stopped for a tea experience. It was a long day, but we all enjoyed it very much. Our driver Jason was excellent. He made us feel at ease with his careful driving and polite nature, and was always patient throughout the day. I highly recommend him.

After two decades visiting China for work, I wanted to visit rural areas of the country. This trip has been one of the loveliest experiences in my life. A carefully curated tour, impeccable service, and good weather made it unforgettable. These young people (Lily and Jason) have a lot of experience and know the terrain well. I strongly recommend visiting Western Sichuan with this wonderful team.

This trip was a great way to learn more about Tibetan people, their culture, and everyday life. For me, this was probably the most memorable part of the whole experience — not just seeing beautiful places, but getting a better sense of the region and the people who live there. The scenery was another highlight. We saw incredible mountain landscapes, wide open valleys, and beautiful flower fields. There were so many moments when I just wanted to stop and take everything in. One thing to keep in mind is that the trip involves quite a lot of moving around. You travel from one location to another quite often, so it’s not really a slow or relaxing type of vacation. But if your goal is to see and experience as much as possible in a relatively short time, this format works really well.