(This review applies to both the Great Wall tour and the Forbidden City tour, since we hired Molly and Coco for both tours in the same Beijing trip we had) We hired Molly and Coco as our guides for two tours in Beijing, including the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Since our kids aren’t fluent in Chinese, we wanted an English-speaking guide, and Molly was absolutely wonderful. She was kind, thoughtful, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about Beijing and its history. She made every stop interesting without ever making it feel like a history lecture. Traveling in the sweltering Beijing summer heat with kids isn’t easy, especially when historical sites aren’t exactly their favorite thing. Somehow, Molly kept both of our kids engaged the entire time by weaving fun into the tour; they designed a cute guessing game for our family with stamps and cards and everything. After our first day together, our kids were actually excited that Molly and Coco would be our guides again the next day! That has never happened on any of the tours we’ve taken in other cities, and it really speaks to how special they are. Thank you, Molly, for connecting with our kids and making the experience so enjoyable for them. Coco was an amazing driver and photographer. She captured so many wonderful moments throughout the tour, which I truly appreciated. In the intense heat, I often didn’t even feel like pulling out my phone, so having those memories beautifully documented was such a thoughtful touch. Molly also gave us fantastic local recommendations. The Peking duck restaurant she took us to was incredible, and she even arranged a private dining room for our family. She was easy to talk to, friendly, and incredibly flexible. When we mentioned we’d rather skip the originally planned end-of-day activity and let the kids do a craft instead, she immediately knew the perfect place to take us. Everything felt seamless and personalized. Throughout both days, Molly and Coco constantly surprised us with thoughtful gestures and little acts of kindness that made us feel genuinely cared for. It wasn’t just a tour—it felt like spending time with friends who wanted to make sure our family had the best possible experience. We wouldn’t hesitate to hire Molly and Coco again and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone visiting Beijing. Thank you both for giving our family memories we’ll never forget!
