Olove Tours

Question

I found this tour group on Instagram and they seem to offer interesting organised tours within China. (As a local based alternative to Trip a Deal or similar organised tour groups).

However I can’t find any reviews online. (Googling just brings up some “love” tours…. not the sort of tours we’re looking for! I can find nothing on Olove_tours. Just wondering if anyone has travelled with them and has any feedback please.

Answer

Here is a summary of what I found on Olove Tours (sometimes spelled “Olove-tour” or “Olove-tour.com”), along with the pros and cons and a few suggestions if you’re considering using them.

What I found out:

Their website claims they are a China-based private tour operator specialising in custom tours for foreigners — covering cities like Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Zhangjiajie etc.
They list sample itineraries (e.g., “11 Days Private Tour of Beijing-Xi’an-Zhangjiajie-Shanghai”) and emphasise English-speaking guides, private cars, flexibility.
There is a topic thread on the China Travel forum on Tripadvisor about them, where a user posted they found very few reviews and asked others for feedback.
On their website they claim “15-year history”, “10,000+ clients feedback”.
On Instagram / TikTok they have a presence (handle @olove.chinatour or similar) promoting services.

Pros:

They seem to offer the kind of private, customised tours you are looking for (i.e., non-large group, flexible, private guide + car) which is well suited for first-time China travel or “premium / semi-independent” style.
Their marketing suggests they cater to foreign travellers and speak English — which is good for you.

Cons / things to check carefully:

The lack of many independent, detailed reviews is a caution flag. The forum thread on Tripadvisor pointed this out: “I found nothing on olove_tours… just wondering if anyone has travelled with them and has any feedback.”
When companies claim lots of clients and long history, it doesn’t guarantee consistency of service or that every city/guide is equally good. As with many smaller local tour operators in China, experience can vary widely depending on the guide, car, itinerary and how “shopping stops” or “optional extras” are handled.
Make sure their “no shopping tour” promise (if relevant to you) is in writing, and confirm exactly what is included (car, driver, guide, hotels, meals, entrance tickets, local transfers). Often hidden costs or changes happen with smaller operators.
English-speaking guides in less common destinations (Zhangjiajie, lesser-known provinces) may be fewer; have a backup plan or ensure the guide’s English level is confirmed.

What to ask / verify if you decide to go ahead:

Ask for recent client references (from travellers in the last 6–12 months) including in destinations you plan to visit (e.g., Zhangjiajie, Yunnan, remote areas). Ask the company for contactable past travellers if possible.
Require an itinerary that shows the exact car type (make/model, capacity), guide’s name and language level, what is included/excluded (meals, hotels, entrances, transfers).
Check payment terms: can you pay after arrival, what is the cancellation policy, what happens if a flight/rail is delayed and you miss a leg of the tour.
Confirm that there are no hidden “shopping tours” or forced optional purchase stops, especially if you want a “free & easy” style.
Ensure that they are legally registered as a tour operator (licence number) in China, that the guide/driver are accredited.

My verdict:

Yes, Olove Tours appears to be a legitimate tour operator offering tailored China tours, and the kind of services you’re looking for. However, because there is limited publicly verifiable independent review data (especially for remote or less-common destinations), you should proceed with caution—treat them like any “smaller / boutique” operator: good potential, but you’ll want to do your due diligence.

If you go ahead, use their services for a portion of your trip (for example one destination) as a test, or ask for a shorter “custom private day tour” with them first, monitor how it goes, then commit for the bigger parts.

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