Frequently asked questions

Most international travelers need a tourist visa. We'll guide you through the requirements for your country and provide any supporting documents you need. Please carry your valid passport at all times during the tour.

Yes. Every Goldrise tour is led by a professional English-speaking guide, with a dedicated driver.

Your hotel (licensed for international guests), a private vehicle for all sightseeing and airport/station transfers, an English-speaking guide and driver, entrance tickets to all listed attractions, and travel-agency liability and attraction accident insurance.

International and domestic flights and trains, meals other than hotel breakfast, gratuities for your guide and driver (about USD 5 per person per day), personal accident insurance, and the single supplement for solo travelers.

Hotel breakfast is included from your first morning after check-in. Lunches and dinners are pay-as-you-go so you can explore Beijing's food freely — your guide will point you to the best Peking duck, hotpot, and local specialties.

Yes — you travel with your own guide, driver, and private vehicle, at your own pace. We also tailor itineraries for families, couples, and small groups.

Absolutely. Tell us your dates, pace, and interests, and we'll adjust any itinerary — or design a new one — around you.

Yes. With an English-speaking guide at your side and every detail arranged in advance, language is never a barrier — and China is one of the safest places in the world to travel.

7 or more days before departure: 100% refund. 4–6 days: 80%. 1–3 days: 60%. Same-day before departure: 40%.

Beijing rewards visitors year-round; spring and autumn are especially pleasant. April–October is peak season, when we may optimize routes to prioritize the core landmarks. Note the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays, so the order of your itinerary may shift slightly.