I want to take my parents out on a trip to visit the great rivers and mountains of the motherland. Is it better to join a tour group or go around on my own and just take a look?

Recommended self-guided tour.

Reasons:

1. The arrangements of travel groups are very compact, like marching and fighting, and the overall stay time at scenic spots is shorter than that at consumption places. The elderly are physically exhausted and have insufficient spending power, so they may be asked by travel agencies to pay more for the tour.

2. It is difficult for travel agencies to control food and accommodation. Because there are many people accompanying the group, delays in accommodation often occur. If the elderly don't eat well, sleep well, and work hard during the day, their bodies may not be able to bear it.

3. Nowadays, the transportation, food and accommodation infrastructure of famous domestic tourist attractions are in good condition. Going there by yourself can guarantee the quality and time. If your parents are exhausted or linger on a certain attraction, you can adjust the time of the self-guided tour at any time, and it doesn’t matter if you stay in one place for two more days.

4. Mandarin is basically commonly used in China and there is no communication barrier.

5. Precautions for self-guided tours:

(1) Safety. Try not to take your parents to dangerous or remote tourist attractions.

(2) Book air/train tickets in advance and book a hotel at your destination. Prepare everything that can be done in advance so that the elderly will not be anxious. In addition, it can also prevent any temporary conditions in the elderly. Therefore, when choosing a hotel, it is best to choose one that is closer to the city and where you can find rentals.

(3) Bring your medicines with you.

(4) It is recommended that you choose two or less tourist attractions for each trip.