IF you want to have a great day or several days - tour with violet and Kong. THey took us to their favorite local restaurants, not where the tourists were but where the locals dined, and we had a private room and lots of amazing dumplings! They took us to an area slightly less visited on the great wall, so we didn't have the crowds. They are patient, kind and caring and what I really value, a safe, good driver. Honestly, I can't recommend them enough and when we go to China again, we will certainly use them!