There is really no set rules about it. I always say if you are happy with their service then tip them, if not, don’t. But if you are, here are some suggestions:
80 yuan a day for the driver and 100-120 a day for the guide for private tour groups of 2-5 people.
Travelers to China probably notice that there’s no tipping at the Chinese restaurants, taxi, barber shop or pretty much everywhere else. But Chinese tourism really starts to pick up on that, for better or for worse. It seems like this is the trend so a general guideline will be helpful. But for the most part, how much you tip still depends how you feel about the service. In Tibet, drivers and guides mostly rely on the short summer months for their income and they generally support a larger extended family so I normally would tip them.
That’s it, I am putting out a page on the website for some clarity.
