Meet the Tour Leaders - Peter Cheng

Peter Cheng

Peter made it to the shortlist of our Tour Leader Awards this year and it's not surprising, judging by the below comments we've received from those who have travelled with him in his home country of China...

"Peter anticipated problems and was relaxed and good humoured throughout. Funny and well informed, one of the best tour leaders I've had!"

"Great knowledge and attentiveness. Helpful and informative. Fantastic - incredibly courteous and always made group feel safe. Perfect."

"Peter was very friendly and knowledgeable. An informative tour leader. Good people skills. Provided good knowledge and info. Not only about where we were but about China as a whole. Was always willing to go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure group members were having the best possible experience. Integrated the group well."

"Very good. His help at meal times allowed us to enjoy Chinese food. Amusing. Outstanding - worked hard with all of the group. The best I have met on my travels - went out of his way to lend a hand and I was impressed by his English and local knowledge."

We asked Peter a few questions about his life as a tour leader...

If you were given a free plane ticket to anywhere in the world, where would you go?

I would go to the UK

What’s the best thing about life on the road as a tour leader?

Meeting different people and showing them my motherland's history and culture.

Have you got any packing tips for a travelling life?

Just bring just enough to make sure your suitcase will not be too heavy.

What do you never leave home without?

On tour I always carry my handy First Aid Kit!

On tour what has made you stop in your tracks and go “Wow!”?

Climbing high on the Great Wall of China and seeing the spectacular view.

What’s your top tip for travelling responsibly?

Respect the local culture and customs. Also, make sure you read about the place you are going to visit so you can learn about it.

If you had to eat just one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Fried rice.

If you had the chance to start a new country with your own rules, what would be your first rule?

I’d make it different to everyone else’s country.

What was your proudest moment as a tour leader?

When my group tell me they have enjoyed their holiday!

What was your funniest moment as a tour leader?

Starting a tour and realising that I already knew some of my group as they had travelled with me before.