Leong

Leong

Singapore

Reviewed on February 26, 2024

Dear Jack,

Apologies for delayed feedback because we were busy travelling in Jan and Feb. We have just returned to HK yesterday night. Pls find attached our comments.

1. Yes, fast and helpful responses to queries via WeChat and whatapps.

2. The tour arrangements were very professionally delivered as stated in the itinerary by our guide and driver, who were courteous and friendly. The pickup and transport were timely and safe.

3. Yes, willing to recommend. Had mentioned to our relatives and friends who enquired.

4. Very professional and helpful.

Leong

Destination(s): Harbin, China Snow Town, Heilongjiang
Date of Experience: January 13, 2024
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Jack
Susan

Susan

Malaysia

Reviewed on February 21, 2024

Hi Rita,

Greetings from Malaysia. Thank you for your email.

We enjoyed the tour very much and are satisfied with all the arrangements from the guide picking us up at the airport, the itinerary, transport arrangements between Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou and the shows recommended. Both Seven (Shanghai, Suzhou) and LuLu (Hangzhou) were excellent guides, very friendly, approachable and knowledgeable.

Definitely will recommend your services to my relatives and friends. We hope we can visit China again.

Nothing to complain about, only that our visit is too short!

Susan

Destination(s): Shanghai, Suzhou, Jiangsu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Date of Experience: February 11, 2024
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Valeria

Valeria

Italy

Reviewed on February 2, 2024

Hi Leo,

I'm back at home, in Italy.

Thank you for everything you did for me and my beautiful trip to China.

Thank you also for introducing me to so many good and professional people. I am very happy and satisfied with having chosen China Discovery, with which I hope to have the honor of leaving soon for other beautiful places in China, which I love so much.

Answers to your qestions:

1. Yes, Leo has been always fast, patient and very efficient.

2. Arrangements are excellent.

3. Yes, I will recommend your services.

Valeria

Destination(s): Chengdu, Sichuan, Huangshan, Anhui, Zhangjiajie, Hunnan, Xiamen, Fujian
Date of Experience: January 11, 2024
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Leo
Jefry

Jefry

Indonesia

Reviewed on January 21, 2024

Hi Rita,

From my end, everything is remarkable! Jane is amazing! She really make us feel welcome.

All the hotels were amazing too! My parents also very impressed.

I will definitely reaching out again, next time when I visit China. There’s many more places I want to visit.

Best regards,

Jefry

Destination(s): Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan, Chongqing
Date of Experience: January 6, 2024
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
John

John

USA

Reviewed on January 19, 2024

Dear Rita,

We are home. Thanks for arranging this nice trip. Everything worked out nicely except the smoking room problem in Chengde.

Thanks again.

John

Destination(s): Chengde, Jinnan, Taishan, Qufu, Shandong, Suzhou, Nanjing, Jiangsu, Hanghzou, Putuoshan, Zhejiang, Xiamen, Fujian
Date of Experience: January 6, 2024
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
Darren

Darren

Australia

Reviewed on January 18, 2024

Hi Rita,

Thank you for organising us our tours in Guilin and Harbin. The guides are excellent.

We are in Beijing now and we are wanting to see the forbidden city. We are told that there are no more tickets to forbidden city. Do you have any tours available? We are leaving on the 22nd Jan.

Thank you!

Darren

Destination(s): Guilin, Guangxi, Harbin, Heilongjiang
Date of Experience: January 11, 2024
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
Kwan

Kwan

Malaysia

Reviewed on January 18, 2024

Hi Rita,

In response to your enquiries, we had a wonderful experience with the tour arrangements in both Guilin and Yangshuo. Both the tour guide and driver were very professional and handled the arrangements well.

I am surely recommending any friends or relatives who are interested in travelling to China in future to use China Discovery. Also, will be looking at other destinations for ourselves too.

Thanks once again for the wonderful experience.

Kwan

Destination(s): Guilin, Guangxi
Date of Experience: November 11, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
Eve

Eve

Australia

Reviewed on January 10, 2024

Hi Zeva,

All four days of attraction were fantastic and offered much variety.

The hotels were comfort to our accommodation, the beds and amenities were efficiency and very comfort to us. breakfast at hotel was satisfying and fruity.

The range of food was plentiful and we both very full after each meal. we enjoyed a range of the location and have food on time.

Thank you so much to David, amazing tour guide for taking us around Zhangjiajie for the last 5 days. He was an amazing, knowledgeful our guide, we are going home with so much more memory and experience. Zhangjiajie has been an unforgettable trip!!!

Transportation was efficient, reliable & punctual, the driver was safe and the wan we were taken around in was very comfortable + clean.

Everything was excellent!

Eve

Destination(s): Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Date of Experience: January 5, 2024
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Zeva
Daud

Daud

Indonesia

Reviewed on December 31, 2023

Dear Wing Zeng,

Yes we had arrived safely home yesterday after a long flight and transit time in Singapore.

To answer your questions above, below are my reply:

Yes, you are always fast and patient.

Tour arrangement is perfectly plan and arranged. Since we are travelling in a family and private, we could adjust and make flexible changes to our plan. This was supported well by your team.

Definitely we highly recommend.

Fast response during our initial itinerary arrangement and good selection for the tourist attractions. Local guides are nice people and helpful. They told a lot of history explanations at each site visited.

Daud

Destination(s): Beijing, Nanjing, Jiangsu
Date of Experience: December 20, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wing
Pat

Pat

Malaysia

Reviewed on January 6, 2024

Hi Wonder,

Snow Town was good but very commercialised. However Ivy was a great tour guide. Very initiative& helpful

Pat

Destination(s): Harbin, Yabuli, China Snow Town, Heilongjiang, Shenyang, Liaoning
Date of Experience: December 29, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Jefry

Jefry

Indonesia

Reviewed on January 15, 2024

Hi Rita,

thank you so much for the amazing itinerary and flexibility. I just arrived back home and will reply to your email soon :)

We had such a great time, and my parents had been bragging about China Discovery to their friends.

Jefry

Destination(s): Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan, Chongqing
Date of Experience: January 6, 2024
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Kwan

Kwan

Malaysia

Reviewed on January 15, 2024

Hi Rita,

Sure, we had a fantastic time in Guilin. Will respond to your enquiries when back in Malaysia.

Kwan

Destination(s): Guilin, Guangxi
Date of Experience: January 8, 2024
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Pat

Pat

Malaysia

Reviewed on January 12, 2024

Dear Wonder,

Sorry for the super late reply.

Your company consultant (Mr Wonder) has been super efficient replying and solving my doubts. He follows up every single details and everything went smoothly under his guidance.

The service was great from every aspects on the cruise during the tour.

Definitely!

Pat

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: December 27, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Sherry

Sherry

USA

Reviewed on January 12, 2024

Hello Mr. Li,

Please see our responses below:

I apologize for the delay in my response - we just arrived back in the U.S. yesterday. Our entire family had a wonderful experience on your tour, and Julin was a delightful host and guide. We enjoyed the various sights and appreciated the comfortable transportation and delicious meals provided. We are hopeful we will have the opportunity to visit China again in the future.

Thank you very much!

Sherry

Destination(s): Guangzhou, Guangdong
Date of Experience: January 8, 2024
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
Alli

Alli

Indonesia

Reviewed on January 10, 2024

Dear Wonder,

Please see our responses below:

1. Wonder was absolutely delightful to work with! Upon our first inquiry to traveling both to Yunnan province and Shanxi province, Wonder replied within less than 24 hours with an itinerary that met the needs of our family, was logistically sound, and provided a variety of exciting cultural opportunities and sightseeing experiences.

2. All three guides that we worked with were absolutely wonderful; they were knowledgeable, flexible, warm-hearted and kind. We especially enjoyed our guide in Lijiang (Yong) and our guide in Xi’an (Jessie) who seemed to go above and beyond in every way. We also appreciated our drivers in each of the provinces who were on-time, courteous, and dependable.

3. Keep on doing the wonderful work you’re doing – it truly makes touring in China for foreigners enjoyable, wonderful, and easy! Wonder – we appreciate you so much and are so thankful for making our holiday travels in China truly memorable.

Thank you again Wonder!

Alli

Destination(s): Lijiang, Dali, Shangri-la, Yunnan
Date of Experience: January 8, 2024
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
Gabriella

Gabriella

Indonesia

Reviewed on January 10, 2024

Hi Rita,

1. Tour arrangement was swift and met the experiences we wanted to see in Harbin. The driver and tour guide were efficient and on time.

2. I would definitely recommend your service to others who have an interest in exploring China.

3. No suggested improvements. Keep doing what you are doing!

4. I confirm you can use my comments of your tour service on websites, brochures, marketing and publicity.

Best regards,

Gabriella

Destination(s): Harbin, China Snow Town, Heilongjiang
Date of Experience: January 8, 2024
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Isabel

Isabel

Singapore

Reviewed on January 10, 2024

Hi Leo,

Sorry for just replied your email. We just reached home safely.

Thanks for reaching out. The China trip was great. I loved the hotels we stayed in, they were all really comfortable. Everything was well planned and the guide and driver even got out of the way to bring us around and night for dinner or other activities like onsen even though it was quite late.

I would also like to thank you for your prompt responses and ensuring that the trip itinerary is properly passed on to the guide.

One feedback I would like to give is probably the meal section of the itinerary. There was a slight misunderstanding as the guide thought that no lunches were provided, even though it was stated in the itinerary. However, it was cleared up after a quick phone call, which we were quite impressed by it.

Overall, it was a great and smooth experience and I would love to engage your team again.

Best regards,

Isabel

Destination(s): Yabuli, China Snow Town, Harbin, Heilingjiang, Changbaishan, Jilin
Date of Experience: December 23, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
Sany

Sany

Indonesia

Reviewed on January 8, 2024

Hi Wonder,

Sorry for just replied your email. We just reached home safely.

Our trips were awesome! We really enjoyed our trips from Yangtze River Cruise to our private tours. Not only we had much fun, but also gained much knowledges.

First of all, I’d like to say thank you so much to Wonder for helping us to arrange our trips. The way he followed up his first email that went to my email spam was awesome. That’s the reason I chose him as my travel consultant. He showed me from beginning that he’s a responsible person.

During our trips, we were accompanied by Nancy, David, and Jack. All of them were very on-time and very knowledgeable; they speak English fluently. That helped us to understand the long history of the places where we visited. The restaurants that they recommended were also nice.

As my thankful to China Discovery, I’ve recommended this company to my relatives and friends who asked me about my trips. Again, thank you so much!

Sany

Destination(s): Chongqing, Yangtze River, Guangzhou
Date of Experience: December 29, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Diana

Diana

Indonesia

Reviewed on January 5, 2024

Dear mr. Wonder Wang

We have arrived at Chengdu and met Kevin. He is wonderful.

We do have a very great time during our tour at Beijing and Xian. Jack and Jessie, both are amazing. Also many thanks for the whole amazing trip here.. hopefully, someday we can go back to China again.. your country is very beautiful and rich of history.. we do really love and enjoy it..

Diana

Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Leshan,Sichuan
Date of Experience: December 25, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Lai

Lai

Singapore

Reviewed on January 4, 2024

Hi Leo,

my feedback is as follows

1. We were very impressed and everything went very smoothly.

2. Definitely will recommend to our family & friends.

3. Very satisfied with China Discovery's service and the arrangement for the 5 days tour. Our tour guide, Evan and driver, Mr.Yang were very responsible, knowledgeable and friendly. We really enjoyed and had a wonderful trip.

4. All good. Actually all hotel accommodation were good and clean. But can be improved for more newest hotel selection.

Lai

Destination(s): Chengdu, Leshan, Dujiangyan, Bipenggou, Sichuan
Date of Experience: December 25, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
Panuwat

Panuwat

Thailand

Reviewed on January 3, 2024

Hi Wonder!

We had an amazing time in Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang! The guide was excellent! She was very friendly and flexible and the most importantly is that she seems to understand what foreigners like. I would totally recommend her if you have foreigners group visiting Zhangjiajie.

Also the itinerary you organized was wonderful too! There were some hiking and some routes that were not yet popular and we enjoy that because it’s less crowded and more relaxing!

Panuwat

Destination(s): Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang, Hunan
Date of Experience: January 1, 2024
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
David

David

UK

Reviewed on December 30, 2023

Dear Leo,

We enjoyed our hHongzhou trip very much. Guides were professional and accommodation was good. Thanks for your help.

We are planning for another few days to China maybe from 11-13/2 departing Hong Kong. Just wondering if you have any suggestion where to visit during the Chinese new year to avoid the crowd and open?

Cheers

David

Destination(s): Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Date of Experience: December 1, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
Ceresa

Ceresa

South Africa

Reviewed on December 29, 2023

Hello Rita.

We had a fantastic time away thank you very much Rita.

The guides, Kenny and Abbie were both excellent. We saw a lot, learned a lot had so, so much fun on all the thrilling and exciting rides and activities.

The 6 days were full and busy from start to end. I knew you'd make sure to arrange an outstanding trip for us, that's why I contacted you a second time.

Thank you so very much for a memorable and most enjoyable trip. Have a lovely weekend and well deserved rest.

Ceresa

Destination(s): Guilin, Guangxi, Zhangjiajie, Hunnan
Date of Experience: December 23, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Jessie

Jessie

Singapore

Reviewed on December 28, 2023

Hi Rita,

Tour arrangement goes accordingly. We have completed as per itinerary. The local tour guide & driver did a great job. Tour guide (Jim)/Driver (Lu) - Wulong/ Fairy Mountain tours express their further service by sending us to have dinner at downtown as our Hotel in Fairy Mountain is out of the way. Tour guide in Zhangjiajie (David) are very knowledgeable and polite. Lastly, thanks to you (Tour consultant), who has try your best to monitor our train arrangement when our berth are not together. Wulong to Zhangjiajie and Zhangjiajie to chongqing. you managed to get us together (with my hubby) on last min. We really appreciate it.

Jessie

Destination(s): Wulong, Chongqing, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Date of Experience: December 20, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Catherine

Catherine

Singapore

Reviewed on December 28, 2023

Hi Leo,

We were very satisfied with all your arrangements & your drivers & guides. You have shown that you are totally reliable & responsive to all our requests, & a real asset to your company !

We are tempted to explore further into China & we will definitely be using your services again in the future.

Catherine

Destination(s): Guangzhou, Guangdong, Guilin, Guangxi
Date of Experience: December 6, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
Michelle

Michelle

USA

Reviewed on December 27, 2023

Thank you for the Christmas greetings, Wonder!

our bullet train back to Hong Kong which was comfortable and fast. Our tour guide Matt waited until we boarded, to be sure we were on the right train. Nice service!

Since this was my first trip to Hong Kong, I really appreciated the service of this tour company (Dec. 4-7, 2023) and you are wonderful! Mr. Wang answered questions in a timely manner and was always courteous and patient! I would definitely work with him again!

As well as Hong Kong, I really wanted to visit the new modern city of Shenzhen, and China Discovery provided the visitor passport needed to cross the border. I found this very helpful and convenient.

Our flight into Hong Kong had been delayed by about 2 hours, but our driver waited for us at the airport. Such a relief having an airport pick-up!

The Hong Kong hotel was in a convenient walkable area with shops, restaurants, taxis and metro a block away. The hotel in Shenzhen was modern and clean, with nearby Starbucks and food shops.

We had great tour guides, very interesting, knowledgeable, and patient- Eddie (HK) & Matt (Shenzhen). The drivers and cars were excellent and they always provided bottled water for us. We always felt well-cared for, safe and comfortable. Pick up times were perfect.

I loved our tour around Hong Kong Island, from Victoria Peak in the north to to Stanley Market in the south. Did not have time for lunch, which would have concluded the day nicely, but we did have a fun short water-taxi ride in Aberdeen.

In Shenzhen, we enjoyed going up the highest building in China, and visiting the factory-turned-Art Gallery mall. We had a lovely lunch there in the garden, then on to the cultural village with mini famous buildings, ethnic group dances and music, and the spectacular Horse Show! So entertaining and exciting! I think we could have fit one more visit to another site, before heading to a shopping mall

You arranged our bullet train back to Hong Kong which was comfortable and fast. Our tour guide Matt waited until we boarded, to be sure we were on the right train. Nice service!

It was a pleasure working with this tour company, with you, and each tour guide and driver! I highly recommend this tour, and tour company.

Fabulous tour and service, and excellent people!

Michelle

Destination(s): Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong
Date of Experience: December 4, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Alice

Alice

Malaysia

Reviewed on December 27, 2023

Hi Wonder,

Nice trip we had at Changbaishan despite the super cold weather.

Alice

Destination(s): Changbaishan, Jilin
Date of Experience: December 19, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Jeslyn

Jeslyn

Malaysia

Reviewed on December 26, 2023

Hello Wonder

Huangshan trip is very nice. We all enjoyed it. We particularly like Su House. And huangshan mountain is very beautiful

Jeslyn

Destination(s): Huangshan, Anhui
Date of Experience: December 26, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Edward

Edward

Singapore

Reviewed on December 26, 2023

Dear Leo,

Thank you for your postcard, elegant gifts (chopsticks) and setting up a hassle free travel for the group.

Attaching a couple of photos as promised from the previous email feedback request. Let me know if you need any specific pictures (there are too many to choose) :)

Everything was well arranged, orderly and relaxing. We specifically love the lunch at Wenshufang and Qiang village, relaxing hot spring at Le Meridien, the breathtaking scenery at Bipenggou, and the spectacular culture opera show!

The sky view from Hilton Canopy over Tianfu Square was also magnificent.

The website on China Discoveries is so informative together with Ellen's tips and suggestions, we can venture to some places outside of our itinerary during free time, covering some of the interesting uniqueness at the locality.

The driver, Da ge and Ellen our group only had praises. There were no negative comments from me and the group.

We hope to work with you on our next year end ski trip, to Zhangjiakou.

Meanwhile, we wish you and your family a HAppy Festive Holiday! Take Care! Thank YOU!

Edward

Destination(s): Leshan, Emeishan, Chengdu, Bipenggou, Sichuan
Date of Experience: December 13, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Leo
Trina

Trina

Singapore

Reviewed on December 25, 2023

Hello Wonder,

thank you for all the arrangement. The scenery is nice!

Trina

Destination(s): Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan
Date of Experience: December 18, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wonder
mija

mija

USA

Reviewed on December 20, 2023

Hi Wonder,

Thank you again for coordinating wonderful itinary seamlessly. My response to tour questions is under each question.

1. Yes. They provided very detailed answers and clarification to my questions in a timely manner. Also they facilitated abundant invitation letter so I could apply for and get China tour visa on my own without difficulty.

2. Every tour guide was kind, friendly, welcoming and informative. Especially guide at Dunhuang and Kashgar acted beyond my expectations and helped me solve problems with money exchange and airport check-in respectively.

3. Definitely. Only one thing I would like to note is that Kashgar Bazaar (typically sunday Bazaar) was no longer available in Kashgar.

Thanks in advance.

mija

Destination(s): Xian, Dunhuang, Gansu, Turpan, Urmqi, Kasghar, Xinjiang, Silk Rod
Date of Experience: October 12, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Darwin

Darwin

Indonesia

Reviewed on December 25, 2023

Hi Rita

We had a great time during tour. The tour guide David was great. He explain to us lots of history information and also very helpful on foods recommendation.

Everything is so well prepared.

Darwin

Destination(s): Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Date of Experience: December 16, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
Jesús

Jesús

Mexico

Reviewed on December 20, 2023

Thank you very much Mr Leo Li, we were pleasantly satisfied with the service provided by you.

Pablo was very empathetic and adjusted to our needs, particularly in the speed at which we could walk. His Spanish very good. The van and driver also ok.

The sites visited were wounderful and the time spent in them was well balance.

EVERYTHING OK, thank you and greetings from Mexico.

Jesús

Destination(s): Lhasa, Tibet
Date of Experience: November 30, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
Jennifer

Jennifer

Singapore

Reviewed on December 18, 2023

Hi Rita,

Yes, we are very happy with your arrangement.

Jennifer

Destination(s): Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Yunnan
Date of Experience: December 9, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Angeline

Angeline

Singapore

Reviewed on December 10, 2023

Hi Wonder,

thank you so much for covering us on the ride down towards the main entrance. Thx!

We really enjoyed Jack’s host! He is a very attentive and knowledgeable host to us. We are all very grateful to have him bringing us around. Thx so much.

Angeline

Destination(s): Huangshan, Anhui
Date of Experience: December 9, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Willie

Willie

USA

Reviewed on December 10, 2023

Hi Tracy,

My knee is fine

Almost like a miracle.Doctor is amazing.This is a feedback from the entire trip

First of all you are awesome

The guide: Sophie is 8.5/10, Daisy 10/10,Athien 8.5/10,Sandy 8.5/10

Driver: kunming 9/10, Dali Lijiang shangrila 9/10 but I would give him 10/10 because he went all out to help with my knee

Definitely will be back next year with china discovery. Thanks again for all the extra help.Really appreciate it. You and the people make china discovery a great company .

Willie

Destination(s): Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Yunnan
Date of Experience: November 30, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Quek

Quek

Singapore

Reviewed on December 4, 2023

Hi Miss Tracy,

We have a wonderful and fruitful family trip.

Best Regards

Quek

Destination(s): Guilin, Guangxi
Date of Experience: November 20, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Bernard

Bernard

Hong Kong (China)

Reviewed on December 2, 2023

Hi Tracy,

The trip was really wonderful. The guide David has been very nice. He is very knowledgeable about the local history and whereabouts, speaking good English. He has also been patient with the slow pace our family needs to walk. He has also happy to offer assistance, especially when one of the members of the group had forgotten her bag in the hotel room after checkout.

The driver has also been great. He drove safely and efficiently. He was also helpful in arranging luggages in the car.

Overall, I am very impressed with the trip. Thanks a lot for your organisation and arrangement.

Bernard

Destination(s): Guilin, Guangxi
Date of Experience: November 25, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Melvyn

Melvyn

Singapore

Reviewed on December 6, 2023

Hi Evelyn,

The weather of Jiuzhaigou was great. Not sunny, but slight sun, experience a little light snow on Long Lake, and beautiful masterpiece of creation in JZG. Huanglong was wonderful too. Nice weather. Even with the cable car, we walked a total of 16000 steps. Unforgettable 2 days

Century Oasis - it's new and we were given 3rd Level, but only dine in one restaurant. Still it's good. Allan, the Cruise manager took good care of us as we were the only few that requires English guides.

The Fengyansanguo show is super n spectacular. Very glad to have seen it. Thanks.

5* - Feng Yan San Guo

4.5* - Shengnui Stream

4* - White Emperor City

3* - Fengdu Ghost City

Time flies, but the memories remain. It's been a really great trip for my wife and i over the past 14 days. Thank you for your wonderful service. Really appreciate that. Only regret is don't have time to meet up with you.

Melvyn

Destination(s): Yangtze River, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan
Date of Experience: November 17, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Evelyn
Janice

Janice

Singapore

Reviewed on November 30, 2023

Dear Wonder,

Thank you for planning such a good tour for us - we enjoyed it a lot (though the hiking was tiring)!

The answers are below and sure, happy for it to be put up on your website.

1. Yes, Wonder was very prompt in answering any questions we had and patient to address our concerns.

2. Service was very good. Jessica went out of her way to help us and even let us use her phone to make calls because we had some issues with our hotel in Shanghai. Really appreciate it.

3. Definitely! Willing to recommend

Best regards,

Janice

Destination(s): Huangshan, Anhui
Date of Experience: November 12, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Yvonne

Yvonne

Singapore

Reviewed on November 30, 2023

Hi Jack.

A very big THANK YOU to you and your team for the excellent arrangements you made for me and my husband's vacation in Guangzhou and Guilin.

Everything went smoothly with totally no glitches - the prompt pickup and dropoff at the airport and train station, the beautiful hotels that you booked for us with hassle-free check-in/check-out service, the visits to the interesting tourist attractions, the great lunches (portions are huge!), our first ride on the HSR and the therapeutic cruises along Pearl River and Li River.

Thumbs up to the professional and superb service offered by our driver 江羿师傅 and tour guide 江智玲小姐.

江师傅 is a safe driver. He is always early when picking us up and offers very good suggestions of places to shop and eat. 江小姐 is friendly and approachable and extremely knowledgeable. They both took very good care of me and my husband.

Will definitely book your services again when we next visit China.

With warmest regards

Yvonne

Destination(s): Guangzhou, Guangdong, Guilin, Guangxi
Date of Experience: November 12, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Jack
Dan

Dan

France

Reviewed on November 30, 2023

Hello Jack.

We loved the cruise, and we were very pleasantly surprised to find some English speaking crew onboard, who gave us special attention.

The boat was almost new, with very high hygiene standards, the food was very good (although maybe a bit oily at times), and the excursions very entertaining and with English speaking guides.

We will not hesitate to recommend it,

Best regards,

Dan

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: November 11, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Jack
Akhilesh

Akhilesh

India

Reviewed on November 28, 2023

Hi Rita.

We had a great holiday. Thanks for organizing it. Tashi was an excellent guide and took good care of us. Here is the feedback form.

Akhilesh

Destination(s): Lhasa, Namtso, Tibet
Date of Experience: November 23, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Jue

Jue

Malaysia

Reviewed on November 12, 2023

Hi Wing,

And the feedback questions are as below.

1. Yes, very prompt in replying to all sort of question and enquiry

2. Yes it is strongly recommended to follow tour arrangement accordance to the suitability .

3. Yes we will recommend your service

Jue

Destination(s): Shenzhen, Guangdong, Fenghuang, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, Chengdu, Sichuan
Date of Experience: November 12, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wing
Jamie

Jamie

Philippines

Reviewed on November 27, 2023

Hi Leo,

Thank you again for helping us plan a wonderful and stress free vacation. I was grateful for how patient you are when answering our questions and especially when we try to make our payment through a local bank. On the tour itself, the hotel we stayed at in Xiamen was the Jingmin Hotel. It was a lovely hotel with courteous and efficient staff. Rooms are clean, breakfast is delicious with a lot of food options and different cuisines. We were glad we opted to try their dinner buffet. It was both delicious and value for money with abundant shrimps, oysters, scallops and crabs. We are particularly happy with our Xiamen tour guide Cathy who has been a fountain of information and pointed out interesting people, places and events. She also made sure my parents have priority queues (where possible) and provided alternative sites when the tour would take us to places my parents cannot walk/climb. Of course, she still leaves the final decision to us. We really appreciate how Cathy and our driver Mr. Wong assisted my aging parents and made the trip very comfortable for them. Mr. Wong even provided water for us, which is very thoughtful of him. Cathy's service is really above and beyond when she helped us book bullet train tickets (this was after their tour and not inclusive) which was way out of our league since we didn't speak nor write Mandarin. Next time we're going to China, I'm just going to book a tour all the way! The second part of the tour was in Wuyishan, where we stayed at Honglin Hotel. It was also a lovely hotel with courteous and efficient staff except they don't serve dinner and breakfast wasn't that nice. This is the main reason why we truly appreciated our guide Cherry. Upon learning that our hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves dinner, Cherry immediately called a nearby local restaurant and managed to get them to serve us dinner. The food was delicious! Actually, all her recommendations for places to eat were heavenly. So much so that we didn't go for our free hotel breakfast on the 2nd day, and just asked Cherry to introduce us to a local breakfast joint. All in all, the entire experience was fun, educational, comfortable and worry-free. I'll definitely come to you and your company again when I come back to China.

Jamie

Destination(s): Xiamen, Wuyishan, Fujian
Date of Experience: November 11, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
D.Saigusa

D.Saigusa

Japan

Reviewed on November 22, 2023

Dear Rita,

Good day to you.

We really enjoyed the Zhangjiajie tour! Thank you again for your every arrangement!

Please find my feedback comments as below.

1. Tour arrangements were quite smooth, the suggested itinerary was highly enjoyable, I’m satisfied with every arrangement.

2. Willing to Recommend.

D.Saigusa

Destination(s): Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Date of Experience: November 17, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Rita
Kunal

Kunal

UK

Reviewed on November 21, 2023

Dear Zeva,

We enjoyed the trip and on the feedback form we gave a full 5/5 rating in every category.

Please find attached a few pictures, we are fine if you would like to use them.

Kind regards,

Kunal

Destination(s): Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Sichuan
Date of Experience: November 17, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Zeva
Bernadette

Bernadette

Reviewed on November 21, 2023

Dear Zeva,

We had a wonderful time in Chengdu. Leaving for Phuket on Saturday. Trying to get things done in HK. Will do Trip Advisor when I have a moment.

It was nice to have met you.

Please extend our thanks to Evans for his generosity.

Bernadette

Destination(s): Sanxingdui, Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan
Date of Experience: September 5, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Zeva
Mats

Mats

Sweden

Reviewed on November 19, 2023

Dear Wonder,

We had a great trip and enjoy the different places we went to. In Beijing we liked the hotel Double happiness hotel and it’s location, great access to local restaurants, coffee and craft beer bar. Andy the guide was very good and he took us to another neighbourhood after the Forbidden city. The great wall was also a hit. We also went to a show in the evening.

Xian was very interesting , a bit crowded around the terracotta museum , interesting history around of the city wall Ivan was a good guide too, we liked the spicy food and we also visited a show.

Zhangjiajie was the most beautiful place, Linda the guide took good care of us, we walked a lot and the place is very beautiful with the mountains and valleys.

Guilin was also nice the river tour was great, also beautiful ,you should always recommend people to do the first class booking. We also took the bamboo raft , nice.

The same goes for the train travel 2:nd class is really crowded and not comfortable, always recommend 1:st class. The difference in money is not much.

Shanghai was as expected, we went to an underground market area and the French concession which we enjoyed.

Also the guide Eileen was very nice and helpful.

In all we a bit surprised by China how green the cities were and people nice, we had a great time and enjoyed the sights seeing. We also liked to stroll around local markets in Beijing, Xian and Guilin, so thank you very much Wonder we had a great time and very good service from all of you

Best Regards

Mats

Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Shaanxi, Guilin, Guangxi, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, Shanghai
Date of Experience: October 21, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Ramsey

Ramsey

USA

Reviewed on November 17, 2023

Rita,

we will be home in about a week. I will give you a detailed response then. Overall we very happy with the services, the guides and the accommodations.

Ramsey

Destination(s): Chengdu, Sichuan, Chongqing, Shangrao, Jiangxi, Jiangxi, Changsha, Hunan, Hanghzou, Zhejiang
Date of Experience: October 28, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Emily

Emily

Singapore

Reviewed on November 17, 2023

Hi Leo,

Yes. Jim is helpful and we did enjoy it well. Meals are good but too much for 2 pax. The provided driver is good. The vehicle is clean and we'll maintain it.

Emily

Destination(s): Wulong, Chongqing
Date of Experience: November 12, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
Ivan

Ivan

New Zealand

Reviewed on November 16, 2023

Hi Tracy,

Today's weather was perfect. The tour guide is very good Highly recommended. All great. Only weather was not so good on the first day but it is not anyone's fault Hahaha. LJ is a good photographer too. Took lots of great photos for us.

Ivan

Destination(s): Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Date of Experience: November 15, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Pek

Pek

Malaysia

Reviewed on November 16, 2023

Hi Rita,

We have enjoyed the arrangement. It was an experience and we had some good weather during our visit. HL was a tougher hike for southern city people like us and tried oxygen tank …JZG arrangement was excellent as we managed to use the VIP van which had been extremely helpful to travel at ease of when and where.

Best regards,

Jiao

Destination(s): Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan, Beijing
Date of Experience: October 19, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Jiao

Jiao

Singapore

Reviewed on November 11, 2023

Hi Tracy,

Yes we are back in Singapore, thanks for checking in on us.

The trip was great and we had a very good time because of the beautiful scenery and sights, and the wonderful support from the tour guides and drivers. We are truly happy with the service. And thank you for the lovely anniversary gift, that was a really nice touch!

We will share our experience with friends and family. We hope for another chance to visit China again, and we will definitely think of your company for the tour arrangements.

We will share our experience with friends and family. We hope for another chance to visit China again, and we will definitely think of your company for the tour arrangements.

Best regards,

Jiao

Destination(s): Beijing, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Date of Experience: November 4, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Tracy
 Alec

Alec

Singapore

Reviewed on November 9, 2023

Hello April,

Thanks for planning this wonderful trip for us and fulfilled our request on mainly hiking and outdoor activities.

We are very pleased with our guide Ah Ji for being so caring, helpful, patient and put in extra mile to bring us to the beautiful places and nice restaurants for the delicious local delights. He responded with good knowledge on our enquiry on tour matters.

The driver is a very patient and he ensure the guests safety is his top priority. He always helped guest to carry up the luggage to his car.

Thank you.

Kind regards,

Alec

Destination(s): Longsheng, Yangshuo, Guilin, Guangxi
Date of Experience: November 3, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: April
Lori

Lori

Canada

Reviewed on November 7, 2023

Hi Tracy.

Thank you for the thoughtful gifts. We had an amazing time in Chengdu and Jen was a fabulous host!

Lori

Destination(s): Shanghai, Guilin, Guangxi, Chengdu, Sichuan, Lhasa, Tibet, Xian, Shaanxi, Beijing
Date of Experience: November 1, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Eva

Eva

Indonesia

Reviewed on November 7, 2023

Dear Jack li china discovery,

Saya memiliki kesan yang bagus selama tour di jiuzhaigou, semua sudah ter planning dengan bagus sampai tiket cable car sudah tersedia jadi kita tidak perlu jalan terlalu jauh , dan Evan guide kita yang bagus. Walaupun di awal nya terjadi ketidak lancar karena tiket pesawat kita tercancel dan akhir nya kita masih bisa melanjutkan ke jiuzhaigou dengan mobil

Thank you jack li sudah membantu kita merencanakan privat tour kita

Eva

Destination(s): Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan
Date of Experience: October 31, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Jack
Mr. Wong

Mr. Wong

Hong Kong (China)

Reviewed on November 2, 2023

Hi Evelyn.

We are on our way to the airport now. Thank you Evelyn for arranging the trip and thank you Ashley for a wonderful Chongqing and Wulong experience. lt has been a pleasure working with you both!

Wong

Destination(s): Wulong, Chongqing
Date of Experience: October 28, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Evelyn
Clark

Clark

UK

Reviewed on October 5, 2023

Hi Zeva.

Tour has been amazing and looking forward to our last 4/5 hours hiking today to the Finnish.

Clark

Destination(s): Shangri-La, Yunnan
Date of Experience: October 2, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Zeva
Linda

Linda

Australia

Reviewed on November 1, 2023

Hi Zeva,

Our trip is going very well thank you for organizing it so well.

I will write an email when we return to Australia with a more detailed report of our experiences

Thank you for your work. We are enjoying seeing the countryside from the train windows at the moment, so much agricultural land

Yangshuo mountain retreat boutique hotel was a delightful stay

Linda

Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Shaanxi, Zhangjiajie, Hunnan, Guilin, Guangxi
Date of Experience: October 24, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Zeva
Tony

Tony

Australia

Reviewed on November 14, 2023

Hi Wing,

Sorry for the late reply to your request for a review. We are still overseas at the moment and have not returned home as yet.

However I have a spare moment to give you our thoughts of your service and the tour as a whole.

First of all we are very happy with you, our Travel Consultant who tirelessly and very patiently answered all our questions and concerns such that we decided to proceed with the tour that was tailored for us without any hesitation. All due to the confidence and effort and help that you have given us. You have also went beyond your normal duty of helping us book our train tickets required after our tour ended to get to Shenzen and from Shenzen to Hong Kong as well. And a special mention is called for in that you had done a good job in choosing the seats ensuring that our train they were away from the sun when travelling.

We had made several changes along the way to suit our travel of China more meaningful to us and you did it for us happily and without hesitation. We would like to thank you for your great assistance which made our tour a great pleasure and success.

2. The tour arrangements was excellent. All went smoothly as planned. We were happy with the hotels as they were spacious and clean. Meals were good when provided. However it would be good to provide more meals.

3. Yes, I will definitely recommend your service without hesitations to others who wish to visit China.

4. Your Company and staff including Tour guides and Drivers were very professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Your Company service provided was very sufficient and satisfactory. I only have a suggestion of having to provide more meals.

Tony

Destination(s): Hong Kong, Foshan, Guangzhou, Gudangdong, Guilin, Guangxi
Date of Experience: November 3, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wing
Irene

Irene

Hong Kong (China)

Reviewed on November 14, 2023

Hi Rita,

Rainy day.... only capture on mobile

Thank you from the birthday girl

Irene

Destination(s): Xiapu, Fujian
Date of Experience: November 10, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Lena

Lena

Singapore

Reviewed on November 12, 2023

Hi Jack,

Sorry for the delay. Here's my feedback :

I contacted China Discovery when my sister and I decided to visit Guizhou. It was just before China's golden week and it was a rush to get our itinerary finalized as our tour would start immediately after the golden week holidays. The good thing was that Jack Li, the Travel Consultant at China Discovery contacted me promptly and we got everything finalized in record time! Jack was very knowledgeable about the region and gave me excellent advice. This resulted in the inclusion of Guilin in our itinerary. Throughout the planning process Jack was very responsive, patient and professional in his interactions with me. He responded quickly to text messages and was very helpful when I ran into a little problem when making the payment. Overall I give full marks to Jack and China Discovery for making our very first visit to Guizhou and Guilin a memorable experience. I would definitely use China Discovery again!

Lena

Destination(s): Guiyang, Anshun, Kaili, Zhenyuan, Libo, Guizhou, Guilin, Yangshuo, Longsheng, Guangxi
Date of Experience: October 9, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Jack
Cheng

Cheng

Singapore

Reviewed on November 12, 2023

Dear Jack

Feedback as follow:

Hui Hui and I have returned to Singapore after the vacation in Chengdu and Xi'an. We wished to thank you and the local teams in both Chengdu and Xi'an for making our stay in both locations a relaxing and enjoyable one.

During our time in Chengdu, we were most impressed with the attentiveness and thoughtfulness of Ellen, the tour guide. Ellen paid careful attention to our preferences for meals and selected restaurants and dishes according to our tastes. She was also mindful if we were feeling tired and adjusted the programme accordingly. Ellen was superb in making sure we have the best view of the Pandas by taking us on different routes, avoiding the hoards of big tour groups. Ellen also made the extra effort to help find out more about certain locations which we casually enquired, providing us details of how to get there and return to return to the hotel. We were also very appreciative of the driver, who was always patient with us and always on-time at pick-up locations. He was especially careful with our safety, always ensuring that we hopped into and off the car safely.

Ben, the tour guide at Xi'an, impressed us with his enthusiasm when introducing the various sites. He was ever ready to share relevant information and was patient and tireless in answering all our queries. Ben was also very helpful in offering suggestions on spending our free & easy day in Xi'an. The driver in Xi'an added much laughter to our time in Xi'an, enriching our knowledge of Xi'an with many local fun-facts. He is a safe and skilful driver and helped to save us much time manoeuvring around the heavy traffic of Xi'an. We also appreciated very much the efforts of Ben and the local agency for making alternative plans within short notice when we requested to change the itinerary.

In summary, we had a good time in Chengdu and Xi'an. The itinerary and pace were just right for us, relaxed and not rushed. The local guides and drivers were excellent and we are happy with the selection of the hotels throughout the trip.

Thank you for helping to arrange this vacation for us. We look forward to more of such trips with China Discovery.

Cheng

Destination(s): Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Sichuan, Xian, Huashan, Shaanxi
Date of Experience: October 21, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Jack
Lee

Lee

Malaysia

Reviewed on November 11, 2023

Hi Wing

Feedback as follow:

Yes, Wing Zeng is an asset to your company

All ran well in spite of the cold weather. Credit to the 师父, 小顾 he made us feel safe even to doze off while in his care

Yes, willing to recommend.

Lee

Destination(s): Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Ruoergai, Sichuan
Date of Experience: October 30, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wing
Nelson

Nelson

USA

Reviewed on November 8, 2023

Hi Leo,

Our travel consultant, Mr. Leo Li is much more than fast and patient enough to address our questions and needs. Sometimes we wonder whether Leo works 24 hrs a day or not!

It is a process. We planned this trip about a year ago. Originally was first May 2023 and we changed it to October 2023. There was quite a few changes and modification to the arrangements. The final plan took a long working process and it came out to what we wished!

Yes. We are more than willing to recommend your service to all our friends. As a matter of fact, a few close friends have already been asking for Leo’s contact information.

Very impressive. We can feel the professionalism and the energy to make the best travel arrangements for the clients and to make their dreams come true!

Nelson

Destination(s): Huangshan, Anhui, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Yunnan
Date of Experience: October 7, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Leo
Anna

Anna

Italy

Reviewed on November 7, 2023

Hi Wing!

Time in dujiangyan was very nice and now I am going to breakfast ! keep in touch!

Anna

Destination(s): Dujiangyan, Sichuan, Wolong, Chengdu
Date of Experience: November 2, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wing
Lee

Lee

Singapore

Reviewed on November 7, 2023

Dear Wing

1. Yes very prompt and helpful.

2. All segments were well organized.

3. Yes, definitely. Can I have your permission to give your email address to my friends if they need your service ?

Lee

Destination(s): Guangzhou, Guangdong, Guilin, Guangxi
Date of Experience: November 1, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wing
Mona

Mona

Malaysia

Reviewed on November 7, 2023

Dear Rita

1. Thank you for your email. We arrived home yesterday evening. We had a great time in China. We would like to express our gratitude to you & China Discovery for organizing this wonderful tour for us. Please see my comments below:

2. We are very pleased with the arrangements made by Rita. She is very accommodating & answers all my queries (lots of them) professionally. We wouldn't have done it without Rita's help

3. Definitely willing to recommend.

Mona

Destination(s): Yangtze River, Changsha, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Date of Experience: October 24, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Rita
Lam

Lam

Malaysia

Reviewed on October 21, 2023

Hi Jack,

The trip was very good and we were very lucky with the weather. The itinerary was very well done and the guides were flexible to adjust the itinerary due to changes in circumstances (eg weather or traffic etc)

Lam

Destination(s): Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Yunnan
Date of Experience: October 23, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Jack
Niniek

Niniek

Indonesia

Reviewed on November 3, 2023

Dear Rita,

Thank you for all arrangements. We have arrived home safely.

We appreciate very much your kind arrangements. The tour guides you appointed are very good and caring to us. They explained very well about the sites we visited and took care of us along the way. We do not eat very spicy, and thanks tonour guides, they helped us ordering so that we get delicious meals in high variety.

The hotels are also good, especially the hotel for the first few days and hotel in Wulong.

The hotel wanyou conifer is located strategically, making it easy for us to get anywhere.

We definitely will recommend your services to our friends.

If we really want to nitpick, maybe the hotel better be a newer building like hampton. Wanyou building is a bit too old and not so well cleaned (for dust). And I regret not staying in Chengdu for 1 free day.

And you reaching out to us form time to time is much appreciated. So that all the tours can be as planned. And the cute gifts are a very pleasant surprise.

Thank you so much. Looking forward to see you again in next tours.

Niniek

Destination(s): Chongqing, Dazu, Wulong, Chengdu
Date of Experience: October 21, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Kate

Kate

UK

Reviewed on November 2, 2023

Hi Tracy,

thanks for all the excellent organization. My father had a wonderful time.

Kate

Destination(s): Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan, Yangtze River
Date of Experience: October 20, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Tracy
David

David

UK

Reviewed on November 1, 2023

Hi Phoebe,

The cruise was really fun especially the ship lift tour. The tour staff was great, especially the cruise director. The three kingdom show was exceptional. You did a great job setting up the cruise and providing room options

David

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: October 25, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Phoebe
Irene

Irene

Singapore

Reviewed on October 30, 2023

Hi Leo,

Yes Overall we all had a lovely holiday. Hope to do some other parts of China some time soon.

Irene

Destination(s): Guiyang, Anshun, Zhaoxing, Fanjingshan, Kaili, Guizhou, Fenghuang, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan
Date of Experience: October 18, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
Chen

Chen

Singapore

Reviewed on October 31, 2023

Hi Rita,

Yes we enjoyed the tour. Langmusi and Ruoergai were pleasant surprises as they are not very well known to tourists outside China, even if they are ethnic Chinese.

My main comments on the arrangements are:

1. The driver was very skilful and thoughtful (even though the airport pickup was late, I suppose that was a miscommunication). You may have heard that at the last moment, Sichuan Air cancelled our flight from Jiuzhaigou to Chengdu. The driver was willing to drive us back to Chengdu and the price he charged was reasonable, especially since he had to drive back to Jiuzhaigou without any passengers.

2. I was hoping, however, that the car provided for the trip would be a bit bigger and more comfortable. My brother and I are used to travelling in SUVs whenever we go on private tours in China. But again, the driver was very good, and I suppose the car he had would have been his taxi.

3. The guide, Jerry, was okay. He likes to eat a lot! I think sometimes he is also a bit more concerned about taking routes that are less crowded. Maybe this works for some tourists but for my brother and I, we are photographers and videographers first and foremost. So getting the right pictures and videos may sometimes require us to take the more crowded route. We also need to pay attention to the lighting (顺光) because if the lighting is not suitable, the photos and videos just won't turn out that good.

You can see the videos I took here, they are all from drones: https://www.skypixel.com/videos/sichuan-from-the-sky-jiuzhaigou-huanglong-langmusi-ruoergai-waqie-huahu-huanghe

:: eternal sunshine of the dogbert and seamonkey

Chen

Destination(s): Jiuzhaigou, Nuoergai, Langmusi, Sichuan
Date of Experience: October 14, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Timothy

Timothy

Australia

Reviewed on October 31, 2023

Thank you Wing Zeng for your follow up.

I have provided responses below.

(1) Is your travel consultant of our company fast enough to answer your E-mail and patient enough to answer your questions?
Yes, the travel consultant was prompt and responsive in her engagement from initial planning to confirmation to tour itinerary.

(2) How do you comment your tour arrangements?
Our itinerary was excellent, particularly the focus on environment/nature and culture/history. There were many scenic attractions in Guilin, Yangshuo, Lijiang, Shangri-La, and Kunming. The tour guides were friendly and fluent in English; it was also interesting that they represented different ethnic minorities. Aside from Sheraton Guilin, accommodation providers and restaurants/retail were not fluent in English.

(3) Are you willing to recommend our service to your people who also have an interest to visit China?
Yes, I can recommend China Discovery (Chengdu Bamboo International) in future. One of the other couples from Sydney was also a China Discovery client.

(4) Your general opinion on us?
Positive.

Regards,

Timothy

Destination(s): Guilin, Yangshuo, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Kunming, Yunnan
Date of Experience: October 18, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wing
Richard

Richard

Malaysia

Reviewed on October 30, 2023

Rita,

Thank you for the Silk Road Tour. We family and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

My wife and I have just reflected it was also the first time the flights were not subject to any delay or cancellation. Great planning and insight on your part.

Best Regards,

Richard

Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Shaanxi, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar, Xinjiang, Silk Road
Date of Experience: October 15, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
Pichavadee

Pichavadee

Thailand

Reviewed on October 29, 2023

Dear Ms. Wing Zeng,

I apologized for the delay in providing my feedback. Here are my comments:

(1) Is your travel consultant of our company fast enough to answer your E-mail and patient enough to answer your questions?
I chose your company because of your travel consultant. She not only responded promptly but also provided valuable information and assistance. This was my first time planning to use a China-local tour service, as opposed to an outbound tour from my country, so I had many questions. Your travel consultant patiently addressed all of my inquiries, which gave me the confidence to proceed with the local tour service.

(2) How do you comment your tour arrangements?
Despite having limited time for our travels, we managed to make the most of our time and had a fantastic trip with my friends.

(3) Are you willing to recommend our service to your people who also have an interest to visit China?
Certainly, I am more than willing to recommend your service, and in fact, I have already done so by referring a friend to your company.

(4) Your general opinion on us?
I would like to convey my appreciation to your travel consultant, guide, and driver, all of whom demonstrated exceptional professionalism. As it was our first time using a local tour service in China, my friends and I had some initial concerns about navigating the country on our own, given our limited knowledge of the Chinese language and potential unforeseen issues before meeting the guide.

(5) If you come to China again, would you like to use our service again?
If I decide to visit China again, your company will be my first choice. However, I would need to take into account both the cost and the specific program offered. This is precisely why I recommend that you consider implementing a retention program. Sincerely Yours,

Pichavadee

Destination(s): Siguniangshan, Dujiangyan, Chengdu, Sichuan
Date of Experience: October 20, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wing
Alexey

Alexey

USA

Reviewed on October 23, 2023

Hello Rita,

Thank you for your email. Here's some comments. We supplied Oscar with feedback, as well.

1. The tour arrangements were satisfactory. The standout highlight was the river cruise, behind the impromptu lunch at a local's home. However, the hike proved challenging for older adults due to unforeseen hilly terrain that required greater physical fitness. Regrettably, the two recommended shows also fell short of our expectations. We enjoyed the bamboo raft cruise very much.

2. No comment.

3. My only suggestion would be to offer a booklet or comprehensive explanation about the history and legends of each site before the tour. This would enhance our anticipation and appreciation of the tour's attractions.

Regards,

Emily

Destination(s): Yangshuo, Guilin, Guangxi
Date of Experience: October 18, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
T.H.Go

T.H.Go

Canada

Reviewed on October 18, 2023

Hi, Ms.Wing Zeng,

sorry to reply till now, as follows:

(1) Is your travel consultant of our company fast enough to answer your E-mail and patient enough to answer your questions?
Generally, the answer to my email is fast enough except for weekends for instance when the consultant seems not to be working. As for patience, no problem, we discuss the issues concerned at lengths until it is “solved” one way or the other.

(2) How do you comment your tour arrangements?
Well, the travel plans are created successively as the time goes by, mainly from the customer side. It undergoes quite many changes , even big one (like changing South Xinjiang plan to North Xinjiang plan) and/or at the late stage of the planning discussion to take into account other unexpected issues like the air plane schedule. Some arrangements e.g. those from Shanxi part are mainly taken from your company’s template offering until later when we are adding Hukou Waterfall to it as “it is on the way to Xi’an”.

(3) Are you willing to recommend our service to your people who also have an interest to visit China?
Yes.

(4) Your general opinion on us?
From the practical experience with the tour guides you are providing, it shows the difference with other trave company’s offering. Keep on using good tour guide to make the travelers happy.

T.H.Go

Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Shaanxi, Datong, Pingyao, Hukou Waterfall, Shanxi, Burqin, Kanas, Kuitun, Xinjiang, Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Sichuan
Date of Experience: August 26, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wing
Kalayanee

Kalayanee

Thailand

Reviewed on October 17, 2023

Dear Miss Wing,

Sorry for the delay response as you may know after holidays there are lots of things to clear.

Here’s my answers to your questions:

Yes Miss Wing is pretty fast and prompt in responding to my email and gives me details until I’m fulfilled.

It’s like easy going, not too rush and is according to what we would like it to be.

I already did recommend you.

Your service is above my expectations i.e Miss Wing, the travel consultant is efficient, the itinerary is well-arranged, the tour guide (Peter) speaks English well and is knowledgeable and lastly the chauffeur is polite and good at driving. All in all your company has reliable resources to serve your customers in the tourism industry.

Hotel room booked for us should be better.

We’ll be your repeated customers for sure.

Thanks to you too for pricing a good service to us.

Kalayanee

Destination(s): Yangshuo, Longsheng, Guilin, Guangxi
Date of Experience: October 9, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wing
Kamolla

Kamolla

Thailand

Reviewed on October 16, 2023

Hi Wing,

Feedback as follows

(1) Is your travel consultant of our company fast enough to answer your E-mail and patient enough to answer your questions? Ans : Yes, she is.

(2) How do you comment your tour arrangements?
Ans : it's nice. The guide is accompany us all the time. He pays attention us in everything. He try to explain the place where is important place, makes us more understanding.

(3) Are you willing to recommend our service to your people who also have an interest to visit China?
Ans : of course, I will recommend your service to my friends. Most of us would like to visit China.

(4) Your general opinion on us?
Ans : try to service the best for us. We are appreciated. Quick and easy to communicated.

(5) Do you have any suggestions on improving our services?
Ans : No any improving your service. We are appreciated.

(6) Can we use your comments of our service, the photos or other images that you took on the tour for our websites, brochures, marketing and publicity? If yes, could you please send us some of your photos by E-mail?
Ans : Yes, you can use our comments for your service and some my photos.

(7) We sometimes have requests from potential customers who would like to inquire from or our ex-customers. May they contact you for advices? Ans : No, my communication is not good enough to talk with another person.

(8) If you come to China again, would you like to use our service again?
Ans : Yes, of course. I love to use you service.

Kamolla

Destination(s): Leshan, Jiuzhaigou, Chengdu, Sichuan
Date of Experience: October 9, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wing
Gita

Gita

Switzerland

Reviewed on October 16, 2023

Hi Rita,

yes the tour was great thank you.

Gita

Destination(s): Guilin, Guangxi
Date of Experience: October 5, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
LING

LING

Malaysia

Reviewed on October 28, 2023

Good morning Miss Evelyn,

Below are my comments:

1. Is your travel consultant of our company fast enough to answer your E-mail and patient enough to answer your questions?

Yes, excellent.

2. How do you comment your cruise booking arrangements?

Good

3. Are you willing to recommend our service to your people who also have an interest to visit China?

Yes

4. Your general opinion on us?

Very professional, trustworthy, helpful.

5. Do you have any suggestions on improving our services?

Will be good if the service consultant could use WhatsApp or other medium more commonly used in other countries instead of WeChat for communication. Most other countries don't use WeChat

6. Can we use your comments of our service, the photos or other images that you took for our websites, brochures, marketing and publicity? If yes, could you please send us some of your photos by E-mail?

Yes.

7. We sometimes have requests from potential customers who would like to inquire from or our ex-customers. May they contact you for advices?

Yes.

LING

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: October 24, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Evelyn
Claire

Claire

USA

Reviewed on October 14, 2023

Dear Leo,

Thank you so much for your response.

I have completed the review and attached some photos.

1. Is your travel consultant of our company fast enough to answer your E-mail and patient enough to answer your questions?

Our travel consultant was Leo and we found him absolutely amazing! He answered every email and question in very good time and he always reassured us with any worries we had.

2. How do you comment your tour arrangements?

Everything was very well arranged, we didn’t have to worry about anything as Leo had made sure we had all the information we needed as well as the contact details of all our guides. All of the tours went very well!

3. Are you willing to recommend our service to your people who also have an interest to visit China?

I would definitely recommend this service especially for someone who has never been to China before.

4. Your general opinion on us?

We had a great experience with China discovery, the tour guides were incredibly friendly and had a lot of knowledge. We went during golden week which was incredibly busy but the tour guides, especially Linda during our Beijing trip, went above and beyond and were excellent at making sure it didn’t affect our trip.

5. Do you have any suggestions on improving our services?

At times it may have been nice to have some free time in some of the attractions because it felt rushed but otherwise we really enjoyed ourselves.

6. Can we use your comments of our service, the photos or other images that you took on the tour for our websites, brochures, marketing and publicity? If yes, could you please send us some of your photos by E-mail?

Yes.

Claire

Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Shaanxi, Guilin, Guangxi, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, Shanghai
Date of Experience: October 1, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
Stephen

Stephen

Canada

Reviewed on October 14, 2023

Rita

Yes, we enjoyed the cruise very much, thank you! Let other clients know the main entrance has moved to just south of #11.

Stephen

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: October 11, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Bob

Bob

USA

Reviewed on September 17, 2023

Hi Tracy

we had a great time in 九寨. Mary is one of the best guides we’ve had in China…we could see her passion for people!

Bob

Destination(s): Jiuzhaigou Sichuan
Date of Experience: September 11, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Roy

Roy

Israel

Reviewed on September 17, 2023

Hi Tracy

We are at the airport now. We had a great time. Tibet is truly a unique place. Everything was great. Our guide was very patient with us and knowledgeable. We are very happy with him. The driver was also nice. Always smiling. Just driving a bit too fast in the mountains. Though after we asked him he was much better.

Hotel location is perfect. Just beds are a bit too hard. Beside that really everything was great. Also we think the way the tour was planned was perfect.

Roy

Destination(s): Lhasa, Shannan, Tibet
Date of Experience: September 14, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Kar

Kar

Singapore

Reviewed on September 29, 2023

Dear Mr Wonder Wang

My wife and I wish to thank you for organising a very enjoyable holiday for us in China. All the guides and drivers were good. The cruise was also good and the service is excellent.

Thank you once again.

Best Regards

Kar

Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Shaanxi, Guilin,Guangxi Yangtze, Shanghai
Date of Experience: September 16, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Jan

Jan

Austria

Reviewed on September 28, 2023

Hello Leo,

thank you for our excellent guide billy, he was really amazing and nice, and shares a lot of interesting knowledge about china and chinese culture. also his command of english is perfect. we would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to make a tour through sichuan! it was a beautiful tour

Jan

Destination(s): Xinduqiao, Kangding, Sichuan, Longsheng, Guilin, Guangxi
Date of Experience: September 25, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
Madiana

Madiana

USA

Reviewed on September 28, 2023

Hello,

Overall, my trip and travel to China from 9/1/23 - 9/17/23 was very nice and satisfying.

Thank you all for the travel arrangements, especially the Yangtse Cruise.

I am now already back in Los Angeles USA. Hopefully, I will be able to travel to China again next time.

Thank you so much.

Madiana L.

Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Shaanxi, Lhasa, Tibet, Chengdu, Sichuang, Yangtze River, Shanghai
Date of Experience: September 3, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
Norah

Norah

Ireland

Reviewed on September 27, 2023

Hi Wonder

Apologies for my delayed response and of course, I have answered the questions below:

1. Is your travel consultant of our company fast enough to answer your E-mail and patient enough to answer your questions? Yes absolutely - Wonder always replied to my emails within 24hrs (even with the 7 hr time difference) and also dealt with my questions and requests in a timely and professional manner

2. How’s the service of the tour guides during your whole tour? LInda was a fantastic tour guide and had a lot of knowledge about Zhangjiajie and Wulingyuan and all of the sights and attractions we visited!

3. Would you like to recommend our company? Yes 100%

I can forward some photos later when i get home from work!

Best WIshes,

Norah

Destination(s): Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Date of Experience: September 3, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Gene

Gene

USA

Reviewed on September 25, 2023

Hi Leo

still not adjusted but should be 90% in a few days, on the local guides no complaints, top three Jamie Wang Beijing total knowledge of Chinese history asked him tough questions he gave honest answers , number 2 Seven Shanghai again total knowledge , we became friends, number 3 Sarah Chengdu so young and enthusiastic cares 100% wish we could have spent more time with her. On hotels you made very good choices only one I would change was the Intercontinental Tibet which my wife wanted to stay in , problem far from center of town, we chose not to do some sites because we had seen before on previous trips, that’s what great about private tours we can change itinerary, Leo you provided great service thank you.

Gene

Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Shaanxi, Lhasa, Tibet, Chengdu, Sichuang, Yangtze River, Shanghai
Date of Experience: September 17, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
HK Khaw

HK Khaw

Malaysia

Reviewed on September 21, 2023

Hi, M/S Wonder Wang.

Good morning.

We had a wonderful time in Guilin, touring the various tourist spots stated in the itinerary.

1) Yes. The Travel Consultant of your company was very responsive and courteous in answering our enquiries and questions related to this trip.

He had been very helpful in putting up an itinerary for us to visit Guilin, during our short stay in Guangzhou.

2) Our tour guide, Mr. Lewis wass a very patient and helpful person who went all out to meet our requests during the trip.

Mr. Lewis replied all our questions promptly and courteously. We had no problem communicating with him in English and in Chinese as well.

3) Of course we will recommend to others the services render by your company. In fact, we've already started planning our next trip to China, using the services provided by your company.

Keep up with the good work for the betterment of tourism in China.

We look forward to touring China again.

Thank you very much and have a great day.

HK Khaw

Destination(s): Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo, Guangxi
Date of Experience: September 17, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Helena

Helena

Indonesia

Reviewed on September 20, 2023

Hi Leo,

Overall our trip is very convenient, all the trip went smoothly, the guides are helpful. However if you need me to choose which city and guide services i prefer, i think like beijing the most and for the guide, Linda and the driver Li. They're super kind, me and my mom are more comfortable with them

For the cars , i think both are great. They are very spacious and super comfortable. Even our car in shanghai had a back massage and heated seat feature, very very convenient.

Overall my trip with your company's services are very satisfying

Helena

Destination(s): Beijing, Shanghai
Date of Experience: September 11, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
Paul

Paul

UK

Reviewed on September 18, 2023

Hi Wonder,

Yes, we arrived home on Friday night. It was a long trip Lhasa-Xi'an-Katmandhu-Doha-London. The only problem with the return was in Xi'an. Because we had no internet (SIM card) we could not download the health declaration when we left, so it took 1.5 hours to check in and get some help. I would recommend that anyone going to Tibet/China is advised to get a SIM card, or to download the health declaration when they are in the hotel.

Apart from that, everything went very smoothly. Guide and driver were good and we had an amazing time. Hotels were all very good, but we struggled some evenings to work out where or what to eat.

No issues with the Mt Kailash kora and we were lucky with good weather.

The guide gave us a feedback form to complete and I have attached this.

We are very grateful for you helping plan an excellent and unforgettable trip and we are very happy to recommend you and Tibet Discovery to other people. if you would like me to write a short testimonial for your website, please let me know.

We are starting to think about next year..... Mongolia is one of the options. Do you plan trips there?

Thanks again for perfect planning and a great holiday.

Regards,

Paul & Laragh

Destination(s): Gyirong, Ngari, Everest, Shigatse, Lhasa, Tibet
Date of Experience: September 1, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Marco

Marco

Singapore

Reviewed on September 17, 2023

Hi, Wonder ,

First of all, thanks a lot for organizing this wonderful trip for me! It was really perfect in every aspect.

I have so many photos, more than 2000, so still in the process of sorting them.

Here some answers to your questions:

1. Is your travel consultant of our company fast enough to answer your E-mail and patient enough to answer your questions?

YES! It was really perfect, I had many questions and individual requests, and I was extremely happy how fast and professional everything was answered and immediately organized according to my ideas. It was surely one of the best experiences I have ever had.

2. How’s the service of the tour guides during your whole tour?

The guides were very professional and knowledgeable, and therefore made sure that the itinerary was enjoyable and all sights were perfectly represented.

3. Would you like to recommend our company? For sure, 100%!

Regarding the itinerary, as I said everything was perfect. Just a recommendation in general: - Maybe if I would skip one thing, it would be the Sangke grassland. It is a rather small area, not so natural but very commercialized, and I think not so interesting for tourists from Europe or Central Asia. - One place where I would rather have spent more time is Gyantse. A very beautiful town but due to the very packed itinerary we arrived there only at 5.30pm so had just short time to see Palcho monastery and nothing else. It was one of my favorite places.

Once again, thank you so much for your support and patience, over almost 4 years, to finally get this trip organized. I can't wait to come back another time!

Best regards

Marco

Destination(s): Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Gansu, Silk Road, Lhasa, Shigatse, Tibet
Date of Experience: August 31, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Ms Ong

Ms Ong

Singapore

Reviewed on September 11, 2023

Hello Leo,

For the guides all were great. Knowledgeable and helpful. One snag was our flight from Urumuji guide misread the flight we were to be on . I told her the correct one but we were directed to an earlier one Ted 8.25 instead of 9.55. Small matter. We just had to check out very early . Most highly recommended. Drivers were fine, patient and know their routes.

Sights were interesting and well arranged. Lunch mist did they best to meet to our requests. Hotels all ok. Grand Mercure was the best.Kashgar’s if it was one of the best was very chaotic especially at breakfast time.

That’s all.

Regards,

Ms Ong

Destination(s): Xian, Shaanxi, Dunhuang, Gansu, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar, Xinjiang, Silk Road
Date of Experience: August 31, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
Bob

Bob

USA

Reviewed on September 5, 2023

Hi Tracy,

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Xinjiang. Almost every hotel exceeded our expectations. Wenwen even had her own room in two hotels.

Hemu village is a performance of the local community with light refreshments provided, not a home visit.

Karamay was having a sandstorm when we arrived so we did a drive through some Yardangs using the van so we didn’t see the famous formations.

Enjoyed the trailer at Sayram Lake but the weather was cold and rainy the night we arrived which limited our chances of seeing the Milky Way.

I will try and attach some photos to this email of the Potala palace, Lhasa street scene, Jokhang temple and monks at Drepung Monastery.

We had fun at the attractions at the Grand Canyon on our last day.

The weather again prevented us from going through the mountains. The pass was actually closed.

The driver 王师傅 was excellent, becoming part of our group. Always getting us snacks and fruit and joining in on our conversations

Our guide, Ayisha, was great. Given she is of the local Muslim community, her insights were invaluable in providing us with first hand knowledge and experience of what being a minority in Xinjiang is like. Plus she could speak several different languages prominent in the area.

Bob

Destination(s): Urumqi, Urho, Kanas, Fuyun, Ili, Karamay, Turpan, Xinjiang, Silk Road
Date of Experience: August 26, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Matthias

Matthias

Germany

Reviewed on August 14, 2023

Dear Tracy,

thanks for reaching out! Yes, we came back safely and full of new impressions - it was a truly spectacular trip!!

I would like to provide more detailed feedback when I have a bit more time, but just to say already now, we were really really happy about all the organisation and the support, especially from you personally!!

Best regards,

Matthias

Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Shaanxi, Zhangjiajie, Hunnan, Guilin, Guangxi, Kunming, Yunnan, Yangtze River, Shanghai
Date of Experience: July 23, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Svetlana

Svetlana

Russia

Reviewed on August 14, 2023

Dear Jack,

good morning!

Glad to see you! Thank you for your mail!

The trip was great! Really well organised!

Additional THANK YOU to the manager of the boat called Alina who took the special care about us.

Best regards,

Svetlana

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: July 28, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Jack
Nareewat

Nareewat

Thailand

Reviewed on August 10, 2023

Hi Tracy,

Sorry for my late reply.

The trip was really nice!! Jerry was very helpful and told us a lot of stories & facts about Huangshan. It was a smooth journey and really appreciated your help when we were on the taxi to the train station!!

In addition, please find my feedback to your questions as below. If necessary, please use them on your web site.

Please see some pictures attached. :)

Best regards,

Nareewat

Destination(s): Huangshan, Anhui
Date of Experience: July 26, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Tracy
D.Saigusa

D.Saigusa

Japan

Reviewed on August 8, 2023

Hi Wonder,

Good afternoon. Thanks for your follow-up mail.

Thanks to your kind support, I & my wife really enjoyed the Xinjiang tour! It was a very valuable travel to see the magnificent nature of Xinjiang and the Islamic atmosphere of the cities and bazaars which could not be experienced in any other places in China. And of course we enjoyed the local cuisine as well. (In 6 days, I ate almost the same amount of lamb as I usually eat in six months!)

In addition, please find my feedback to your questions as below. If necessary, please use them on your web site.

1. ⇒ Yes, my consultant was friendly with quick response, and his suggestions to my questions were very informative.

2. ⇒ Local tour guides were knowledgeable and their talk about sightseeing spots were interesting. Their restaurant recommendations were also very good.

3. ⇒ Yes. I would like to recommend your company

Now I want to take another trip to North Xinjiang in the future.

D.Saigusa

Destination(s): Urumqi, Turpan, Kashgar, Xinjiang, Silk Road
Date of Experience: July 27, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Anonymous Customer

Anonymous Customer

Malaysia

Reviewed on August 2, 2023

Hi Wing,

please refer to my replies below. Thank you very much for your assistance.

(1) Is your travel consultant of our company fast enough to answer your E-mail and patient enough to answer your questions?

Yes. She has been very prompt & precise to respond to my request.

(2) How do you comment your tour arrangements?

The tour arrangement is excellent especially on the choice of hotels.

(3) Are you willing to recommend our service to your people who also have an interest to visit China?

I will definitely recommend ChinaDiscovery service to others.

(4) Your general opinion on us?

Service is excellent. Staff is friendly.

(5) Do you have any suggestions on improving our services?

Can't think of any at the moment.

Regards,

Anonymous Customer

Destination(s): Guilin, Guangxi
Date of Experience: July 21, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wing
Caroline

Caroline

France

Reviewed on July 21, 2023

Dear Tracy,

I am sorry for this late feedback, I had a limited access to my e mails during my stay in China.

My trip in Huangshan was great, I was disappointed because of the weather as the clouds blocked the view most of the 2 days. But nobody can t do anything about it! Aside from that, Jessica was really nice and her English was perfect. The hotel and the room were nice, it was very well organized! Thank you for this. I also want to thank you for your availability in answering all the questions I had before I leave.

The only point I would suggest for improvement is maybe include some information on how taking a train in China works. It s not complicated at all, but as I had never done it before, I was a bit stressed about how long it would take me once in the train station. So maybe just say that you have some ID controls (with special lines for foreigners) and luggage controls and that s it, would have reassured me I think!

But this suggestion is only a comment to make the experience even better, it was already really greatly organized!

Thank you again for this organization and have a lovely day,

Best regards,

Caroline

Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Shaanxi, Guilin, Guangxi, Chengdu, Sichuan, Yangtze River
Date of Experience: June 26, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Miriam

Miriam

Germany

Reviewed on July 16, 2023

Hi Jack,

Here is the survey/feedback for the Beijing and Wutaishan trip:

we are back at home now and really happy.

It was a great journey through China. We have so many wonderful memories.

Thank you very much for your very good organization and support!

Best regards,

Miriam and family

Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Shaanxi, Guilin, Guangxi, Chengdu, Sichuan, Yangtze River
Date of Experience: June 26, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Jack
Chris

Chris

USA

Reviewed on June 25, 2023

Hi Leo,

Apologies for the delay in providing feedback.

The trip overall was great. I have no complaints. I only wished I had stayed at least one or two more days in Zhangjiajie. Two days was not enough.

Both tour guides were wonderful, knowledgeable and friendly. Very happy with their service. I was also very happy with the company’s flexibility with altering the schedule late and allowing my friend to join me with ease.

The hotels were all good. The one in Yangshuo was fantastic. I do wish the hotel in Zhangjiajie had coffee, though. There was no coffee in the room and what was available at breakfast, well, that really wasn’t coffee. That said, I think in the future (and I have said this to another tour company I have worked with), I would gladly trade these hotels in for a lower cost, more basic hotel to save some money. We spend so little time in the hotel and there are tons of local breakfast options elsewhere, including coffee. All the hotels seemed expensive and I suspect were a large portion of the overall tour price. It would be nice to have some options when booking the tour, especially a private tour such as this one.

Thank you and I am already looking forward to the next time,

Chris

Destination(s): Huangshan, Anhui
Date of Experience: June 22, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
David

David

Canada

Reviewed on June 16, 2023

Dear Wing,

Sorry for not providing my feedback soon enough. We’ve completed our marvelous China tour and now at home recovering from the jet lag.

Yvonne and I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional level of service and meticulous planning you provided in organizing our recent Yangtze River Cruise from Yichang to Chongqing. We wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your efforts and the incredible experience you helped create.

From the moment we started discussing our travel plans, it was evident that you possess an extraordinary understanding of the travel industry and an unparalleled dedication to your clients. Your attention to detail was evident in every aspect of the trip, from the selection of high-speed train rides to the choice of accommodations and activities.

We were genuinely impressed with how you took the time to understand our preferences and interests, ensuring that the itinerary perfectly aligned with our desires. The thoughtfulness you put into every recommendation and suggestion exceeded our expectations. You have been very patient in answering our questions about train-rides and their respective station’s environment such as availability of elevators. Each destination we visited was captivating and offered unique experiences that will remain etched in our memory forever.

Your expertise in navigating the complexities of travel arrangements was evident throughout the entire process. Your comprehensive knowledge of the destinations, including the hotels, attractions, and hidden gems, truly enriched our travel experience.

What sets you apart is your exceptional level of customer service. This was clearly demonstrated in your follow-up calls to ensure we’ve boarded the train timely to Yichang so that we won’t miss the river cruise. You even helped us set up a new WeChat account while enroute to Shanghai. You were always prompt in responding to our inquiries and went above and beyond to accommodate any changes or requests we had. Your professionalism, patience, and positive attitude made the planning process enjoyable and stress-free. It was truly a pleasure working with you.

Thanks to your meticulous planning, our trip was an incredible adventure filled with unforgettable moments. We returned home feeling refreshed, inspired, and with a deep appreciation for the beauty and diversity of the places we visited. The memories we made will be cherished for a lifetime, and we have you to thank for curating such a remarkable journey.

Please extend our heartfelt appreciation to the entire team at Chengdu Bamboo International Tour Co. Ltd.. Your collective efforts and dedication have made this trip a truly extraordinary experience. We will undoubtedly recommend your services to our family, friends, and colleagues, confident that they will receive the same outstanding level of service that we did.

Once again, thank you, Wing, for your meticulous planning, exceptional expertise, and outstanding customer service. You have exceeded our expectations, and we’re genuinely grateful for your contributions in making our trip an extraordinary one.

Wishing you continued success in your career and many more opportunities to create incredible journeys for others.

Attached herewith is a photo taken while touring the Three Gorges Dam.

With sincere appreciation,

David

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: June 13, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wing
Keshar

Keshar

UK

Reviewed on June 16, 2023

Dear Tracy good morning from London,

My sincere apology for late response due to my very busy schedule at home.

We all four arrive safely and comfortably at home as per our scheduled program.

I don't mind if you want to post our photos and videos in your page.

The trip itself was so wonderful and full of excitement and so beautifully choreographed and very well managed and organized, in over all I can say is the trip was beyond expectation and we all enjoyed the trip so so much in fullest.

The service and help from Vivian and Lily were very impressive perfect and beyond the excellent they have given us their best effort to keep us very happy, comfortable and make our trip most enjoyable.

The service of the drivers (I regret couldn't remember their name) were excellent however if I have to compare in two the best one was the driver of Zhangjiajie.

The accommodation and breakfast in the hotels were excellent the lunch Vivian and Lily had chosen us were very delicious and more than enough.

The accommodation and breakfast in the hotels were excellent the lunch Vivian and Lily had chosen us were very delicious and more than enough.

Unfortunately almost at the end of our trip on Friday night/Saturday morning my wife suddenly got very unwell (sick) so she had to be taken to hospital and at this difficult time Lily had done every thing in her capacity to take care of my wife also keep continue to trip going as scheduled programmed she managed everything very well I must highly appreciate Lily for her effort and service in this matter.

I would like to say many thanks to you, Vivian, Lily, both drivers, China Discovery and all person those who were involved in our trip. Please convey our sincere appreciation to Vivian Lily and both drivers also your help and excellent service in this trip is highly appreciated.

I have an impression I never be enough to visit China with the China Discovery if I can afford it I will visit China third or even more time in coming days.

Again thank you all.

Keshar

Destination(s): Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Date of Experience: June 17, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Tek

Tek

UK

Reviewed on June 15, 2023

Hi Tracy,

Thank you for the email asking about our flight back to the UK. Yes, we all arrived here well and as scheduled.

Well, about the trip (our tour), I would say it was my one of the best from starting to finish. Yes you might have heard from Lily that we had some turbulence on the health wise to one of lady, but it was overcome very smoothly and calmly by Lily. Otherwise, you (Tracy) were so responsive, helpful and accurate on our planning and preparation to start and all the way to the finish.

On our arrival at Zhangjiajie Lily (tour guide) again waiting for our reception eagerly and led us to hotel through beautiful place. On the following day she led us for first day tour in Zhangjiajie so exiting and scary places. Through out the tour in Zhangjiajie so nice and breathtaking places. I loved it.

In overall, both tour guides were excellent, punctuality helpful and full of knowledge on their own areas. Enjoyed all lunches and breakfast in hotels. Hotel in Zhangjiajie was very good. Timing Schedule was very good for the tour. I and my wife enjoyed the tour very much. We wished we could stay there for more. I would definitely recommend China Discovery to anyone for visit in China.

Thank you very much for your excellent and exceptional service for whole tour and please pass our hello and greetings to our lovely tour guides Vivian and Lily.

Tek

Destination(s): Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Date of Experience: June 17, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Wonter

Wonter

Netherlands

Reviewed on June 15, 2023

Dear Wing,

all fine. We had a nice day. Dry whether! After several days of rain this was nice. Maybe a bit cloudy, no views of the landscape. But tomorrow might be sunny! We will see. Hotel in Huangshan is nice. Specially nice location with old street nearby. Hotel Xihai also fine, scenic area. Thanks for asking!

Here are some feedback: 1) all fine. We had a nice day. Dry whether! After several days of rain this was nice. Maybe a bit cloudy, no views of the landscape. But tomorrow might be sunny! We will see. Hotel in Huangshan is nice. Specially nice location with old street nearby. Hotel Xihai also fine, scenic area. Thanks for asking! 2) No suggestions. 3) I will certainly use the services of China Discovery again when travelling to China. Travelling with China Discovery is a very comfortable way of exploring China.

Wonter

Destination(s): Huangshan, Anhui
Date of Experience: June 17, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wing
Koichiro

Koichiro

Japan

Reviewed on May 3, 2023

Hi Rita,

Very exciting with limited oxygen. After looked around Lhasa in this morning, going back to SH.

Koichiro

Destination(s): Tibet, Lhasa, Yamdrok, Namtso
Date of Experience: April 28, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Henry

Henry

Indonesia

Reviewed on April 28, 2023

Hello Rita,

it has been a wonderful trip, your guides were excellent!

Will recommend to our friends and family.

Destination(s): Sichuan, Chengdu, Leshan, Jiuzhaigou
Date of Experience: April 22, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Nishikant

Nishikant

India

Reviewed on April 29, 2023

Good evening Wonder,

The tour was better than expected. Although the drive was pretty long, but Jason and the driver were very helpful and took care of us throughout the entire trip. Thanks

Destination(s): Sichuan, Jiuzhaigou
Date of Experience: April 27, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Johanna

Johanna

Netherlands

Reviewed on April 20, 2023

Hello Tracy, dear China discovery team,

1. My travel consultant, Tracy, was very fast and patient and very kind to answer my questions.

2. The arrangements have been done, in the way we prefered, to our satisfaction.

3. Yes, I would recommend your service to friends.

4. General opinion is that it is quite expensive to book a tour, but it is also worth it. Specially for foreigners who don't speak or read Chinese language. China discovery did a good job to arrange things in a proper and convenient way, listening to clients wishes.

5. No Suggestions

6. You are allowed to use my comments and pictures.

Kind regards

Destination(s): Anhui,Huangshan
Date of Experience: April 16, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Felicia

Felicia

Malaysia

Reviewed on April 17, 2023

Hi Tracy,

Yes we are back in Malaysia now.

Thank you for the trip in Huangshan, we enjoyed it very much. Its a very beautiful place.

We will be sure to contact you again in the future, when we have plans to visit China again.

Destination(s): Anhui,Huangshan
Date of Experience: April 12, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Anna

Anna

Sweden

Reviewed on April 10, 2023

Hello,

of course, everything was to our satisfaction. Liked the guide and the driver and the hotel was nice. Magnificient scenery with the mountains.

Destination(s): Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: April 6, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Erdene

Erdene

Mongolia

Reviewed on April 9, 2023

Hi Wonder,

We've had great time in Guilin, please accept our sincere gratitude for your services!

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Yangshuo, Longsheng
Date of Experience: April 9, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Akhilesh

Akhilesh

Singapore

Reviewed on April 7, 2023

Hi Rita,

We had a very good Yunnan holiday. Thanks for the arrangement. Both guides were very good - Lee and Anna. I would rate Anna 5/5 and Lee 4.5/5

Destination(s): Yunnan, Lijiang, Shangri-La
Date of Experience: April 2, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Chris

Chris

Germany

Reviewed on April 4, 2023

Hi Rita,

I wrote the review and uploaded pics as follows:

I spent a great weekend on a trip to Xishuangbanna that was organized by China Discovery travel agency! After a 3-hour train ride from Kunming, I arrived in Jinghong where I spent one day. Jinghong is at the Mekong river. Close to the golden Shwedagon Pagoda is the Gaozhong Night Market, the biggest in Jinhong and definitely worth exploring. Countless vendors are displaying their goods and many ladies are wearing Dai people makeup and clothing. A truly mystical scenery.

The next day was another highlight. I went to the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This is the biggest Botanical Garden in China and has a great number of trees, flowers and plants. A truly outstanding experience with the beauty of nature. I also very much liked the Royal Waterli Hotel that is nicely integrated into the Botanical Garden. I appreciate China Discovery travel agency putting me up in this hotel where you can explore the Botanical Garden. You just need to step out of the hotel lobby and you are already in the midst of it!

I would like to thank Ms. Rita Jiang for organizing an awesome trip! Everything worked out just great!

Destination(s): Yunnan, Xishuangbanna
Date of Experience: April 1, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Rita
Juan

Juan

Columbia

Reviewed on March 13, 2023

Wonder!

Thank you!! For your great support!!!! This trip was magic!!! The restaurant, the flowers, the cake and the hotel were excellent!! I enjoyed this trip and will treasure in my memories forever!!

Destination(s): Yunnan, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la
Date of Experience: March 8, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Soren

Soren

Denmark

Reviewed on February 20, 2023

Hi Jack,

Absolutely fantastic trip. We enjoyed every moment and the guides were all really good.

I might only have one more year in China and I would like to see more. I believe that the best way for me is smaller trips leaving Thursday evening and returning Sunday.

Soren

Destination(s): Yunnan, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang
Date of Experience: January 21, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Jack
Elisa

Elisa

Mexico

Reviewed on February 6, 2023

Good morning Vivien!

there was no problem at all, we loved Lily, she even took pictures and videos of us and then edit them to make a small compilation video of the things we did, she was great we loved all the trip

Destination(s): Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: January 28, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Clara

Clara

Germany

Reviewed on January 21, 2023

Hi Jack,

Its was very good in general.

The guide was very professional.

Only inconvenient most tourist atractions were very crowded but thats normal for chinese new year time.

Clara

Destination(s): Sichuan, Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan
Date of Experience: January 21, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Jack
Christel

Christel

France

Reviewed on December 26, 2022

Hello dear Jack,

Thanks for your message, so far, so good!

Guides and driver are very kind and professional!

Nevertheless, one remark, for almost all of our hotels, we've 2 separated rooms, it was unknown. We paid then 2 rooms for all booking instead of 1 room for 4 persons...

The trip was very good. We discovered beautiful landscapes. The guides and drivers were perfect.

Christelle

Destination(s): Yunnan, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la
Date of Experience: December 11, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Jack
Andrew

Andrew

USA

Reviewed on October 6, 2022

Hi Wonder,

It was a wonderful trip! Thank you for everything Wonder. Can’t wait to go on another one

Andrew

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Yangshuo, Longsheng
Date of Experience: October 2, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Christa

Christa

Canada

Reviewed on August 9, 2022

Wonder,

our trip was great. We appreciate how you kept ahead of the Covid situation for us and managed all of the changes. We had a great time and we might need to come back to see the things we missed because of Covid! Jeremey was wonderful. There are not enough good things to say about him.

Christa

Destination(s): Inner Mogolia, Hohhot, Huitengxile
Date of Experience: August 3, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Korcan

Korcan

Turkey

Reviewed on August 9, 2022

Wonder,

I must say the hotel is much better compared to Crowne. Better rooms and atmosphere. But for anyone who wants to be close to the town center, Crowne would be a better choice.

Korcan

Destination(s): Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Date of Experience: August 6, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Maritine

Maritine

Canada

Reviewed on August 8, 2022

Hello Tracy,

The trip was well organized and the different places visited were exactly what I was looking for. The lack of a car that remained with us was one point that caused a few headaches simply because we had to carry everything with us at all time. The guide was very nice and knowledgeable but her English was very hard to understand at time but it was not a major issue.

Maritine

Destination(s): Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: July 24, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Ewan

Ewan

USA

Reviewed on August 8, 2022

Yes – Vivien responded promptly, was friendly and helpful.

We really enjoyed the trip, it was well organised took us to some places we would have found difficult to access independently.

The guides and drivers were all very friendly and welcoming. Thy thought of lots of great extra touches, like providing a useful travel pouch and lots of water.

It was certainly lucky we used the guide system during Covid-19, as the health code and testing system in Inner Mongolia was very different from where we live in China. We had many problems that we would not have been able to solve by ourselves. We usually travel independently, but we are glad we had a guide on this trip.

Mary and Xiaowang in particular went above and beyond to make sure we could get covid tests done in time. Lisa was also very friendly and helped us to take lots of great photos.

The museum being closed on Monday was the only disappoint, as we couldn’t go to the museum, we wished we’d spent longer that morning in the grassland.

Ewan

Destination(s): Inner Mogolia, Hohhot, Hulunbuir,
Date of Experience: July 13, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Elana

Elana

South Africa

Reviewed on July 30, 2022

Hello Rita,

so far it’s been amazing! I’ve taken a lot of photos Hope all is well with you. Nice weather, nice people. Enjoy the trip!

Elana

Destination(s): Hohhot, Kubuqi Desert, Inner Mongolia
Date of Experience: July 25, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Chriselda

Chriselda

Denmark

Reviewed on July 16, 2022

Hi Jack!

The trip was nice despite some changes due to Covid.

Would have loved to see another part of Qinghai lake and not the "scenic area".. Overall very good hotels and good food recommendations etc.

The guides were good, they had a lot of knowledge regarding the places we have visited etc. Would have liked to see them communicate more with other sources of information (head office) to keep them updated on changing policies and help them to think ahead and make decisions if something does not work out. Overall very pleased, thank you

Chriselda

Destination(s): Silk Road, Qinghai, Xining, Gansu, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang
Date of Experience: July 14, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Jack
Christelle

Christelle

France

Reviewed on July 13, 2022

Hi Jack,

Thank you for arranging our trip. We had an amazing vacation. The guides were very professional and incredibly kind and available.

Christelle

Destination(s): Sichuan, Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Jiuzhaigou, Dujiangyan, Shaanxi, Xian, Guangxi, Guilin, Yangshuo, Longsheng, Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: June 24, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Jack
Thomas

Thomas

Denmark

Reviewed on July 13, 2022

Hi Jack,

Thank you for some great days together. Nice company, perfect weather and fun activities. I could not have hoped for a better “last round” in China… Now I guess we all cross our fingers for not being hit too hard by the airline crises and Covid restrictions… All the best.

Thomas

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Yangshuo, Longsheng, Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: July 4, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Jack
Akhilesh

Akhilesh

India

Reviewed on June 29, 2022

Hi Rita,

Our guide Tenzin is an excellent guide and we had an amazing time with him. He was very friendly and very knowledgeable...

Akhilesh

Destination(s): Lhasa, Shigatse, Everest, Tibet
Date of Experience: June 16, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Neubert

Neubert

German

Reviewed on June 16, 2022

Hi Tracy,

Our tour is really great ! So many nice moments.

Neubert

Destination(s): Lhasa, Shigatse, Everest, Tibet
Date of Experience: June 10, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Richard

Richard

Singapore

Reviewed on January 10, 2022

Hi Wonder,

We did quite a lot of research for travel agency before heading for our first trip to Lhasa, Tibet; since foreign travelers to Tibet have to purchase a tour. China Discovery did a great job in helping us get the Tibet Tourism Bureau permit, booking our train tickets from Xining, Qinghai Province, to Lhasa; and organizing a private Tibetan guide, Tenzin, and a driver, for our 5 days in Tibet. They also helped us with all Covid-19 safety measures and authorization requirements). Great sceneries and sites, especially Yamdrok Lake, Khambala pass (4800m), Potala Palace, Sera Monastery and Deprung Monastery. Our guide Tenzin spoke very well in English and was very helpful.

My suggestion: No need to visit Summer Palace; suggest organizing visit of Yack herd with Nomads in higher plateau and in Snow area. Otherwise, very good and Tenzin was excellent

Richard

Destination(s): Xining, Lhasa, Tibet, Qinghai
Date of Experience: February 1, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Val and Steve Hart

Val and Steve Hart

UK

Reviewed on December 29, 2021

Hi Vivien,

We are happy to answer your questions.

1. Our travel consultant, Vivien, was outstanding and exceeded our expectations. Due to covid travel restrictions, our trip had to be changed and postponed several times but Vivien dealt with this efficiently and respectfully despite at times having to change plans at the last minute. Without Vivien, we would have cancelled our wonderful trip. Every request we made was met and everything was highly organized and communicated with us downtown to the finest detail. The guides and drivers arranged were excellent and we felt relaxed throughout our trip.Vivien is a credit to the company and an exemplary representative.

2. Our tour guides had excellent English and were very knowledgeable. Especially appreciated was their patience and flexibility as I have a bone disease and often struggle to walk. They let me rest without complaint and went above and beyond in all regards even to Yenny ordering us some sesame rice balls to be delivered to the hotel because I had enjoyed them so much at lunch and Ellen taking us for hotpot for lunch at our request. Nothing was too much trouble.

3. We are leaving China this year and despite not usually using a travel agent when we travel, we hope to return to China in the future and will use China Discovery and hopefully Vivien without a doubt.

Vivien, words cannot express how grateful we are for everything you have done for us to ensure we managed a break away. Personally, we needed a holiday and you provided us with the most amazing trip.

Even though we have never met you and do not even know what you look like, you will hold a place in our hearts forever. You have truly been a blessing and we are eternally grateful for your patience, kind and caring attitude and professionalism throughout the last year.

Thank you so much.

I have attached some photos and you can use these if they are any good as well as our recommendations.

Val and Steve Hart

Destination(s): Chengdu, Guilin, Nanjing, Changzhou, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Guangxi
Date of Experience: December 20, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Kristin

Kristin

USA

Reviewed on November 15, 2021

Hi Wonder!

No problem we are back in Shanghai now. The trip was wonderful!

Kristin

Destination(s): Huangshan, Hangzhou
Date of Experience: November 5, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Naoki

Naoki

Japan

Reviewed on November 12, 2021

Hi Tracy!

We appriciate all of your support for the arrangement of our trip. We had great experience during our stay in Guilina and Yangshuo. We were impressed by our guide, Steven. He is very experienced. We learned a lot from him. Many thanks for arranging our trip and thanks especially for sending Steven as our guide! Guilin was very beautiful and lots to learn. We were very impressed by Steven's professional and imformative guidance, flexibility, and sense of humor. He was perfect in English too. We will definitely recommend him to our friends‼

Naoki

Destination(s): Guilin, Yangshuo, Guangxi
Date of Experience: November 5, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Emily

Emily

USA

Reviewed on November 5, 2021

Hi Rita,

I had a lovely experience. I once I upload my photos I will send you the good ones :)

Emily

Destination(s): Guilin, Yangshuo, Guangxi
Date of Experience: November 5, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Stefanus

Stefanus

Indonesia

Reviewed on October 31, 2021

Dear Rita,

Yes, great trip in Huangshan, thanks to you and the local guides.

Stefanus

Destination(s): Jiuzhaigou, Huangshan
Date of Experience: October 18, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Jozanne

Jozanne

South Africa

Reviewed on October 21, 2021

Hello Leo,

Yes we just got back to Beijing last night. It was so wonderful! We had the best time. Everything went smoothly, we had no trouble checking in our room was perfect. Thank you so much for all your help planning the trip.

Jozanne

Destination(s): Yangtze River Cruise
Date of Experience: August 16, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
Natascha

Natascha

German

Reviewed on October 8, 2021

Vivien,

Good morning! Yes-everything fine. Yesterday it was wonderful-nice weather! The Hilton is a nice hotel. Staff can speak limited English-but they are very helpful. Rooms are a bit noisy because walls are thin.

Natascha

Destination(s): Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan
Date of Experience: August 5, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Geoffrey

Geoffrey

UK

Reviewed on October 16, 2021

Dear Tracy,

1. Yes, you are very efficient and accommodating to my needs. Tracy gets back to me very quickly, even when she is not officially at work. We communicate through WeChat. :

2. Arrangements are very efficient. Everything went as planned.

3. Yes, happily recommend you and have done so.

4. I have used the company twice for private tours and will do so again. Arrangements have been smooth and helpful. The two guides I have had have been excellent.

5. Keep searching out for more slightly off-beat tours. It’s helpful to try to avoid crowds; this is very difficult during Chinese holidays of course, but there is so much that is interesting that alternatives to some of the main sights can be probably be found at these times.

Geoffrey

Destination(s): Huangshan
Date of Experience: October 4, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Norma

Norma

Spain

Reviewed on October 11, 2021

Dear Echo,

First of all we want to share with you that has been an amazing trip, one that we will not forget. We definitely loved it! Going into detail: :

• Guide: Gary was outstanding, he had a very positive attitude and he had never lost the smile although travelling with kids can be challenging. He was willing to help beyond his responsability, flexible when needed and passionate about his job. Simon, was a good guide and help us when asked for his support although it was a bit difficult to understand. The only thing that it could be improved was that when we went to Dunhuang for the private dinner in the desert, nobody spoke english there and Simon didn't come with us so it was a bit difficult in the beginning.

• Driver: He was good and drive very safely.

• Hotel: Generally speaking all the hotels were ok but the hotel in Dunhuang was not really what we understand as a 5 star hotel (breakfast was very chinese, no decent coffee, issue with the heating, no english,...). Hotel in Jiayuguan was very good although the rooms were a bit small. Hotel in Zhangye was very good, they had a lot of details (our family room was customize for kids, little presents every day in the room, dinner was very nice and they had the best coffee of the 3 hotels in the breakfast, they try to speak in english).

• Hotel: Generally speaking all the hotels were ok but the hotel in Dunhuang was not really what we understand as a 5 star hotel (breakfast was very chinese, no decent coffee, issue with the heating, no english,...). Hotel in Jiayuguan was very good although the rooms were a bit small. Hotel in Zhangye was very good, they had a lot of details (our family room was customize for kids, little presents every day in the room, dinner was very nice and they had the best coffee of the 3 hotels in the breakfast, they try to speak in english).

• Hotel: Generally speaking all the hotels were ok but the hotel in Dunhuang was not really what we understand as a 5 star hotel (breakfast was very chinese, no decent coffee, issue with the heating, no english,...). Hotel in Jiayuguan was very good although the rooms were a bit small. Hotel in Zhangye was very good, they had a lot of details (our family room was customize for kids, little presents every day in the room, dinner was very nice and they had the best coffee of the 3 hotels in the breakfast, they try to speak in english).

Cristina

Destination(s): Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Gansu, Silk Road
Date of Experience: October 4, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Echo
Norma

Norma

German

Reviewed on October 11, 2021

Dear Vivien,

Please let me give you more detailed feedback on the Silk Road trip:

1) Driver in Xining was outstanding, very attentive and also supported for check-in etc. So definitely recommend for future. The driver for the second part was also very polite and a very calm driver.
2) Guides:
a. Shawo was very knowledgeable and could provide lots of information. Probably based on her professional background working in university.
b. Lisa was very passionate about her job and anyone who wants to know details about Chinese culture should go with her.
c. Andy was from my pov the least engaged guide. For logistics he organized everything well and no problems. For the cultural parts he could provide information, but I personally did not perceive him as too motivated or passionate about guiding. So for groups who just want the logistics done, he’s fine. He did share some personal insights on how Dunhuang changed from his childhood to now which was super interesting.
d. English level of all guides was soso.

3) The Badain desert was my personal highlight extremely impressive nature and really great Jeep drive through the desert! Our Jeep driver was the best, I would always recommend him again for further tours! Second highlight were the rainbow mountains both for sunset as well as sunrise in the morning. To make this happen, the Kaoshan tents are necessary as it is so close by walking distance.

4) The national geologic parks were also interesting ad the nature was different in different spots, a guide who has more geologic knowledge would have been desirable.

5) Mati Temple was way too crowded. Dunhuang desert was also very touristy and crowded, so not the scenery I would have wished for.

6) Hotels were very good standard, I was actually surprised of the level offered!!! In Jiayuguan a bit dirty, but overall good. I did not like the mongol yurt in the Badain desert though, if it is basic standard, I would have wished it to be less touristy, but it was yurts, yes, but all else was just mass tourism. Something I know now I just have to accept. I had hoped for a remote small local touch experience, which it definitely wasn’t. Also, there was a group partying with loud music and fireworks in the morning. So I would prefer a hotel (and I now learnt it even exists) in the desert as the local experience is not given anyways.

Norma

Destination(s): Badain Jaran, Xining, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Zhangye, Gansu, Silk Road
Date of Experience: October 1, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Ruth

Ruth

Ireland

Reviewed on October 11, 2021

Hi Riley,

Thank you for planning our trip so well

I wanted to let you know that our first driver was really excellent. Because we didn’t have a guide, he took care of our check ins at the hotels and also purchased our entrance tickets. We all really appreciated his hard work and patience.

Thank you!

Ruth

Destination(s): Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Xining, Gansu, Silk Road
Date of Experience: September 1, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Riley
Sofia

Sofia

Spain

Reviewed on October 10, 2021

Hi Leo,

all fine thank you! The cruise was good, and the food was also fine. There was in particular, one girl, Natalie, she was really sweet and treated us very special!

Sofia

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: September 1, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
David

David

Canada

Reviewed on October 10, 2021

Hi Tracy

We have arrived and have met Darim! She is very kind and Mongolia is so beautiful!

David

Destination(s): Inner Mongolia
Date of Experience: September 26, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Anne

Anne

Germany

Reviewed on October 10, 2021

Wonder,

The trip was really cool. The nature was breathtaking and it wasn’t crowded. Only the travel time was to short ;) all in all the driver did a great job. He drove really safe and improve his communication. The driver was kind and helped us in all situations. We can highly recommend him for travel. Our wish for the next travel could be more individual accommodations. We prefer more private homestay not so Hotels. The accommodations in the Mongolian Yurte and in the Russian Wooden House were amazing. Thanks for planning this great adventure . We are looking forward for the next travel with you on Christmas Time;) many greetings an thanks so much!

Anne

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: October 1, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Linva

Linva

UK

Reviewed on October 8, 2021

Dear Rita,

Sorry, my phone was off for a while to conserve battery.

we had a fantastic and memorable trip and our tour guide Lin was knowledgeable and went above and beyond.

Linva

Destination(s): Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo, Guangxi
Date of Experience: October 1, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Bernard

Bernard

France

Reviewed on September 18, 2021

Hello Tracy,

Absolutely perfect, everything was very well organized, the visits interesting and well explained, the places magnificent in every way. And a great group atmosphere.

Bernard

Destination(s): Silk Road, Xining, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Gansu, Qinghai
Date of Experience: September 18, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Kerstin M.

Kerstin M.

Germany

Reviewed on September 30, 2021

Dear Wonder,

We have enjoyed the time, thank you for the good organization. The hotels has been very good, the ship excellent. If there has been a problem, you and the guides found a good solution. My favorite impressions: the pandas, the night view from the ship to Chongqing, the view from the hill down to Chongqing.

Kerstin M.

Destination(s): Yangtze River, Chengdu
Date of Experience: September 18, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Elicia

Elicia

USA

Reviewed on September 26, 2021

Hi Vivien,

Ok, just double checking. Also thank you again for the driver yesterday. We had a blast. I wouldn't have been able to find my hotel with out him. He even contacted me this morning.

Elicia

Destination(s): Qinghai, Xining
Date of Experience: September 22, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Therese

Therese

Norway

Reviewed on September 24, 2021

Hi Leo,

The driver was great. On time and very helpful. He also had good local knowledge as I had some time before going to the airport so we stopped at two local sigthseeing destinations. All in all, I am very happy with the arrangement

Therese

Destination(s): Fanjingshan, Guizhou
Date of Experience: September 22, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Leo
Hans

Hans

German

Reviewed on September 22, 2021

Hi Rita,

It was really nice and thanks for the perfect organization.

Hans

Destination(s): Sichuan, Leshan, Emeishan
Date of Experience: September 18, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
Andrew

Andrew

UK

Reviewed on September 22, 2021

Hi Riley,

Thanks so much for organising our trip. I’ve wanted to visit this mountain region for years and you helped make it possible.

The mountain and volcanic crater are stunning.

The hotels, particularly the Park Hyatt, were first class.

The staff were extremely helpful and friendly.

The biggest challenge we had was finding somewhere to walk. So much space and no long walks. Everything seems to be arranged around shipping visitors to the scenic spots, enabling them to take some selfies and then shipping them to the next place. And all without any walking in between. The sense is of arranging everything for a spectacular social media photo opportunity rather than enabling people to get, exercise and feel nature.

Thanks for having arranged the walk in the river valley. That was a very pleasant hour‘s stroll along a beautiful and quaint little stream.

We were also a bit unlucky. The few paths at the north gate that normally allow a few minutes extra daunder were even shut for repair.

No worries. We enjoyed it.

Thanks again. We very much appreciate the care and effort that you invest in these trips.

Andrew

Destination(s): Changbaishan, Jilin
Date of Experience: September 18, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Riley
Herve

Herve

Canada

Reviewed on September 21, 2021

Hi Riley,

The driver was very very good. Your help was excellent.

Herve

Destination(s): Beijing
Date of Experience: August 6, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Riley
Atyasa

Atyasa

Indonesia

Reviewed on September 21, 2021

Hi Riley,

We really enjoyed the trip. Actually Steven gave us a feedback form when we were still in Yangshuo.

Atyasa

Destination(s): Guilin
Date of Experience: August 6, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Riley
Ira

Ira

Indonesia

Reviewed on September 15, 2021

Hi Leo,

Thanks for your excellent performance, fast responses, anwerst to all questions. The arrangement was excellent although we asked the tour arrangement in a short notice, and the trip was very nice and relax.

Ira

Destination(s): Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo, Guangxi
Date of Experience: August 6, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Leo
Aleia

Aleia

Canada

Reviewed on August 20, 2021

Hi Aleia,

Hey wonder, sorry for the late reply but the trip was awesome for us! I think we both had a good time. The only thing I wish that maybe was different was the grasslands, we thought we’d see more sparse land rather than an organized villa kind of thing. Otherwise the rest of the trip was great, our driver was awesome and timely and Herry was also super sweet and got everything organized perfectly for us! We really got to know him. Thanks!

Aleia

Destination(s): Hohhot, Huitengxile, Inner Mongolia
Date of Experience: July 19, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Aleia

Aleia

Canada

Reviewed on August 20, 2021

Hey Wonder,

Sorry for the late reply but the trip was awesome for us! I think we both had a good time. The only thing I wish that maybe was different was the grasslands, we thought we’d see more sparse land rather than an organized villa kind of thing. Otherwise the rest of the trip was great, our driver was awesome and timely and Herry was also super sweet and got everything organized perfectly for us! We really got to know him. Thanks!

A friend of mine wants to book Inner Mongolia, so I’d like to share your contact. Can you add me back?

Aleia

Destination(s): Hohhot, Huitengxile, Baotou
Date of Experience: July 19, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Thomas

Thomas

German

Reviewed on May 14, 2021

Hi Vivien,

Xi’an was very nice. But I think two days enough. Good weather.

Thank you, was very nice location, definitely worth visiting it.

Hi Vivien, and I skipped the boat tour and went on the mountain, very nice. I can recommend. Nearly no clouds.

Yes, as an option. You even don’t have to climb, the view from the top station is already perfect.Pictures are taken from there.

Hi Vivien, sorry for writing late. We came home yesterday late and did some washing and housework today. Thanks again for the very nice trip. We got lots of positive feedback from our friends and some are considering to visit Xinjiang as well. Thanks again and have a good night.

Thank you Vivien and I know you will look after our friends trips, that’s why I can recommend you without any doubts.

Thomas

Destination(s): Xian, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar, Xinjiang, Silk Road
Date of Experience: May 12, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Christine

Christine

Germany

Reviewed on August 17, 2021

Hi Johnson,

I still owe you some feedback about the fantastic trip to Qinghai and Gansu province.

The whole service and organization was again flawless and very convenient. We felt very well taken care off.

Highlights

• We really enjoyed the bike ride along the Qinghai lake. Our guide Sally chose the best bike rental. We got really good and robust bikes and could easily ride along the lake on the dirt road. That was a super nice experience. We stopped wherever we liked to take pictures.

• We LOVED the night in the yurt. The tent is very spacious and convenient, and the shared bathrooms were super clean and well maintained. And in the evening we had dinner sitting outside beneath the stars being surrounded by the Rainbow mountains. This was a fantastic experience and we would not want to miss it.

• Your best recommendation was the two days in the desert. This was a mind blowing experience. We have never seen a landscape like this. The driver made us feel very safe and we could stop for pictures everywhere we liked. And staying overnight in the headman’s house was also a very special experience and allowed us to get up for the sunrise. If guests have enough time, I would definitely recommend it.

• The open air show in Dunhuang was very nice. We had dinner in the Silk Road hotel on the roof terrace before. I would recommend this show for other travellers.

• We also especially want to mention our guide in Gansu province: Spring . She adjusted the program to our wishes. She was always there for us with tips and support, but also gave us our freedom and room to explore on our own. She was really listening to our wishes and always made it happen (for example flexible lunch breaks, flexible timing, recommending Chinese food, reduce the program when we were tired). She adjusted to us which was highly appreciated.

Hotels

All hotels were fine except for the Jiayuguan Hotel (Guancheng Silk Road Culture Expo Park). That was really old and not very clean. I know you only had to book it because the other hotel was cancelled. Just for future guests we don’ t recommend it.

We liked our hotel in Dunhuang a lot (WanSheng International Hotel), because it was walking distance to the night market. We went there every evening. Another good hotel option would be the Silk Road Hotel (close to where the open air show is) with the roof terrace overlooking the sand dunes.

Do different next time

The boat tour on the Qinghai lake was not so exciting. You can only stay inside the boat. The little island we went to was nice to explore on foot and take some pictures, but our expectation was more about the boat tour itself, so that we would probably not repeat a next time.

I hope this feedback is useful for you.

Wishing you a good week.

Best regards,

Christine

Destination(s): Xining, Qinghai Lake, Zhangye, Badain Jaran Desert, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang
Date of Experience: July 23, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Johnson
Sandra

Sandra

South Africa

Reviewed on August 12, 2021

Dear Echo,

Thank you for the quote. We have decided that there is not enough time to go to Tibet with my husband having to go back to work on August 4th. We will plan in advance to go in the October holiday.

Thank you for arranging an amazing holiday for us in Inner Mongolia. We had a fantastic time, particularly enjoying the Arxan area and the lovely cabin overlooking the forest and river that you booked for us.

I will contact you about Tibet and other trips in the near future.

Have a great day.

Kind regards,

Sandra

Here is some feedback on the trip (Trip notes):

Day 2 - this was the least impressive day. We went to see the Moriegele river bend which was very similar, possibly not as beautiful, as the many of the other rivers we saw later. We drove straight to Ergun wetland park which was one of the least impressive scenic areas and were at our hotel by 1pm. The hotel was ok but not great (understand that there was an unforeseen change). Ergun was not a very pretty city and it appeared there was nothing to do there (we asked the driver). We felt this was a not a great start to the trip and were a bit concerned. Luckily, everything got better from day 3.

Day 3 - loved the drive and the reindeer. We asked to go to the Moerdaoga National park but we now know why it was not on the original itinerary as it is not the kind of thing that adult foreigners like. Train was quite boring and loud and the stops were very pretty but too short. Shiwei was a lovely town but the hotel was quite dirty and the owner was very unfriendly. We enjoyed watching the sunset and then eating outdoors on the lively street.

Day 4 - the white birch forest was very nice, particularly the hike to the top (you should mention this so people don’t accidentally miss it) where you can see beautiful scenery all around from a high vantage point. The yurts were well situated and cosy. Sunset was beautiful. The bonfire party was not exactly what we expected but was interesting.

Day 5 - horse riding was beautiful and lots of fun. We loved the scenery’s and being deeper in the grasslands, away from people. It is quite pricy, you may want to mention this in future so people are prepared. Manzhouli hotel felt very luxurious and the city had a nice atmosphere.

Day 6 - matryoshka park quite interesting but many things were closed. Long drive but very scenic. Arxan town very pretty and the hotel was nice. Hot springs were so-so, not very natural. You could remind people to book tickets through hotel to get the 50% discount.

Day 7 - we really loved the Arxan scenic area! It was so beautiful and unspoilt. It was also very well set up and it really felt like you were in nature (no music blaring and not overly crowded). The pathway to the top of heavenly lake was under construction so we could not view it from above. We really liked 3 ponds gorge and shitang forest. The bus situation is a little bit confusing but we managed to get where we wanted to go. The wooden cottages were wonderful, perfect place to unwind and look at a lovely view after a long day. They tried to put us in one of the back rooms with now view but we asked to be in the front and they gave us one (you should try to ensure guests get a room with a view, much better).

Day 8 - we were supposed to go to azalea lake but ended up at camelback ridge instead, very beautiful! It was quite a long drive to the area so we did not have time to do azalea lake too as we had a long drive ahead of us back to Hailar.

Day 9 - perhaps some suggestions of things to do in the area would be helpful for visitors? We went to Hailar Forest Park which was actually a nice place to walk around

Destination(s): Hulunbuir Grassland, Erguna, Shiwei, Heishantou, Manzhouli, Arxan, Hailar
Date of Experience: July 7, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Echo
James

James

USA

Reviewed on August 12, 2021

Hi Leo,

Overall Experience:

Overall we had a fantastic trip! While we have always been more independent travelers, the changing status of restrictions due to COVID made us reluctant to book our own trip – we wanted to have someone we could call and/or have by our sides to help address any concerns, at least someone with a better fluency than ours. We loved everything about Ping’an and hope to return to see the terraces in a different season. We loved the Yangshou and hope to return there – it’s an easy train ride from Shenzhen.

Transportation:

The train was super comfortable, all pick-ups and drop-offs were good, the van was comfortable and the driver was safe.

Lodging:

We loved the atmosphere, the room, the people, and the food at Longji One Art Hotel. One of our favorite places, we hope to return and stay there. The Family Room had ventilation issues upstairs in the loft, but the room A/C was awesome.

The Shangri-La in Guilin was our least favorite. The room was stuffy and hot, and even with a fan that we requested, it was uncomfortable to sleep. The theme was amusing – as a family room, it had a tent, but the bathroom accessories were for an infant, not an 11-year old. We would not stay there again, nor recommend it to friends.

The Bamboo Leaf outside Yangshou was really great. By fate, we knew a fair amount of people staying there, from Guangzhou and Shenzhen. The food there was FANTASTIC! We definitely plan to return to Yangshou and would stay at the Bamboo Leaf. We would go just for the dinner!

Sights:

Longji Rice Terraces – incredible beauty! So few people were there, we had the whole area to ourselves. We would like to return to see the terraces in a different season. It FAR exceeded our expectations!

Guilin – we live in a big city, so seeing another city is less than a thrill. Reed Flute Cave and Xiangbishan were cool, but not awesome.

Li River – we were the only boat on the river – the sights were amazing, well worth the trip. The provided lunch was actually quite good.

Yulong River / bamboo raft – we liked the more intimate setting, some great pictures.

Comments:

I would recommend you and the tour company to others - everything worked as planned and promised. We appreciate your help, and had the comfort knowing that if the situation changed due to travel restrictions, etc., we had someone to help us. It was a curious time to travel, as cases were picking up in other areas.

Small Things:

It would have been better to know about packing ONE bag to take up to Ping’an. While it wasn’t a terrible inconvenience to unpack/re-pack in a parking lot, I wish we had known.

Peter did a nice job. He wasn’t the best guide we ever had, but he was OK. Very friendly and polite, his English was fantastic, and he shared a lot of his knowledge. However, I would prefer not to use him again.

Leo, if we need help with another guided tour the Fall, I will reach out to you!

Many Thanks.

James

Destination(s): Guilin, Yangshuo, Longsheng
Date of Experience: August 5, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Leo
Yana

Yana

Ukraine

Reviewed on June 22, 2021

Hello Wonder,

We enjoyed the cruise very much! Everything was perfect. The ship is very comfortable, the staff of the cruise is very thoughtful, helpful, polite. Everything was organized very well. EVerything was on time, on schedule, there were no troubles at all. We cold relax and just follow the agenda. Even though we had only 4 foregners on the ship, everything was duplicated in English for us - all the excursions, all the announcemenst, all the notices - the stuff was taking really good care of us. I really can not think even of 1 complaint. The views were just breathtaking, we took so many pictures! We will definetely do it again in autumn - winter, and probably for a longer period. You also were very helpful and made our choice and booking very easy and without trouble. Thank you a lot! I already recommended this trip to my all friends an colleagues.

Yana

Destination(s): Chongqing, Yichang, Yangtze River Cruise, China Three Gorges
Date of Experience: June 18, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Geoffrey

Geoffrey

British

Reviewed on August 9, 2021

Hello Tracy,

Good morning. I completed a form for Aten. He has it, but I can share with you as well. I was very satisfied with the service from you, from him and the driver.

Yes, I did. Shangri-La and Yubeng are very special places. I hope to come back again.

Geoffrey

Destination(s): Shangri-La, Yubeng
Date of Experience: August 1, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Thomas

Thomas

British

Reviewed on July 10, 2021
Destination(s): Hohhot, Huitengxile Grassland, Kubuqi Desert
Date of Experience: July 5, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Ping

Ping

Belgium

Reviewed on June 12, 2021

Hi Johnson,

Good morning, Well arrived in chengdu. Hotel Rhumba very good. Much better than Sofitel. Rhumba room infrastructure is newer, modern and well maintained. Breakfast is very good with a lot of choice, western and chinese food.

Up to now, two best hotels are le Meridien and Rhumba.

For your info, Sofitel despite its French Brand and 5* has aged and Howard Johnson was well below a 5* standards.

Sorry, haven't read and reply to this message. Mobile internet most if the time switched off to spare battery.

Regarding Grass land, upon our arrival at Chengdu airport, we have been mislead by the first taxi driver who said that after having seen Jiuzhaigou, it was not worth seeing Huanglong on the second day as it is similar to Jiuzhaigou. He praised instead to see the grassland depicting the beautifulness of the blossom flowers. Frankly speaking, it was not worth at all. I guess that the first taxi driver never saw Huanglong and recommended the grassland with the best intention.

Today, we are on the way to day 8 tour with Jane.

Tours we have done since we started our journey are wonderful.

We will send you pictures of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong are the most beautiful sites to visit. We will send you pictures.

We took very few pictures of Grassland, not worth to see at all for foreigners. The main attraction given by Tibetans people is horse riding up to the hill to have an overview on the grassland. The guide said price for the horse trip to go up the hill is about 300 rmb. For us, it was not worth it.

Tibetans are also preparing BBQ lunch for tourists. Besides, that nothing else. We didn't take lunch so can't tell about the BBQ.

We will also send you the few pictures taken which give an idea. There were groups of Chinese tourists coming by car or bus.

Ping & Paul

Destination(s): Chengdu, Sanxingdui, Leshan, Mount Emei, Dujiangyan
Date of Experience: June 5, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Johnson
Emily

Emily

Singapore

Reviewed on August 6, 2021

Hi Wonder,

The tour itself was good many beautiful sights. The first week in August is not the best time due to high temperature and heatwave. I am sure if we done this in spring or autumn even winter would be even more spectacular. Overall we had a wonderful trip one with memorable and captivating sceneries. Amazing views from the glass skywalk and bridge. I would strongly recommend that Guilin and Yangshuo are must see in China. And appreciate you provided the information and tour. Although improvement can be made to ticketing which should be prebooked and paid instead of collecting the tickets on site. Fortunately there were no queues in most of the sights. Can’t imagine the waiting time if we need to pick up tickets at every sight including the cruise. Would have been great if all tickets were online and sent to us before hand like air ticket. I understand in some sights this is not possible cos we are expected to buy the tickets when we are there. Not very convenient, perhaps the tourist organisation can suggest to these sights to ease queues through online bookings and allow visitors to scan their passes upon arrival. Ideally skip the queue. Though this time there is no queue since it is not national holiday.

Emily

Destination(s): Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo
Date of Experience: August 1, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Andre

Andre

France

Reviewed on August 1, 2021

Hi Lyn,

Please find hereunder our assessment about our trip in Qinhai:

1. Program: it was well made:

- Qinghai lake and Chaka lake were as expected. We liked them and liked the road trip, with a little disappointment because we were hoping to enjoy the wild nature and instead we had the feeling to be in Disneyland for the two main attractions.

- Kambula Park: beautiful! It was beyond our expectations. We really had the wild nature for ourselves with no tourists and breathtaking landscapes.

- Bingling Cave-temple: fantastic! It was the highlight of our trip. We didn’t expect such a marvelous combination of natural settings and buddhist statues and carvings, It was raining with few tourists. We were soaked to the bones but we enjoyed every moment.

- Visit of Wutun and Longwu monasteries. Wonderful! No tourists. Thanks to the guide who knows the monks in Wutun, we could have a private visit, possibility of taking pictures, explanations of the different paintings and statues,…

- Visit of Ta’er monastery: it is a must! However, because there were so many tourists, many things that we could do in the previous smaller temples were not allowed (taking pictures,…). If I have to choose, I would choose the smaller temples. However, the museum of butter sculptures in Ta’er is extraordinary, much better than the one we visited last year in Labrang.

- Visit of museum of Tibetan medicine and civilization: good. The world longest thangka is really impressive. The other elements of Tibetan art, medicine, utensils, … are interesting.

2. Hotels:

- Wanda hotel in Xining: top hotel. Excellent. The second night with the upgrade to executive floor, it was really good.

- Hotel in Chaka: correct for Chaka. Breakfast: no western food, not even coffee. We are used to western breakfast.

- Hotel in Linxia: correct. Breakfast not too good but better than in Chaka

- Hotel in Xiahe: below our expected standard: room too small, breakfast of bad quality, including the Chinese food!

- Sofitel Xining: top hotel. Excellent!

3. The car: Renault Koleos. A bit old, small and under the standard I expected, but overall correct.

4. The people:

- Driver Han: very helpful, a bit bad tempered sometimes but overall good.

- Guide Lee: excellent. I really like his knowledge of Tibetan culture and religion, he could answer all my questions on any subject (I have a lot and I usually exhaust my guides). His friendship with the monks in Wutun was great. He is definitely one of the best guides I ever had!

Conclusion: I am very satisfied with your arrangement.

Best regards

Andre

Destination(s): Xining, Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Kanbula National Park, Tongren, Linxia
Date of Experience: July 30, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Lyn
Jennifer

Jennifer

USA

Reviewed on July 22, 2021

Hi Tracy,

The Daocheng tour is great! Having a good time.

Jennifer

Destination(s): Daocheng Yading
Date of Experience: July 18, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Leif

Leif

Denmark

Reviewed on July 14, 2021

Dear Lyn Wang

We had a very fine and well planned trip to Guilin and are most grateful to this great experience.

We think the tour was a fine mix of three very different and well selected locations.

We were especially grateful for the pleasant and professional guiding by Steven.

In all respects an absolutely positive experience for us.

Sincerely

Helle and Leif Thuesen

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo
Date of Experience: July 9, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Lyn
Christine

Christine

France

Reviewed on July 14, 2021

Hi Rosalyn,

We enjoy our trip. The boat is very clean, the food is good and the staff nice and helpful. We enjoyed vey much the scenery from the boat. However, the includes visits were a bit disappointing.  Moreover, we could not go to Chongming because of the navigation. We are globally satisfied with our stay.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: July 10, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Lyn
Cliodhna

Cliodhna

UK

Reviewed on July 14, 2021

Hi Rita, sorry for the delay in responding. Yes, I really enjoyed the cruise! Thank you for your help in arranging!

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: July 7, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Rita
Suresh

Suresh

India

Reviewed on July 11, 2021

Thanks for all your help for our group holiday. We will be using this group for our group communication.

Destination(s): Sichuan, Chengdu, Siguniangshan, Jiuzhaigou, Dujiangyan
Date of Experience: June 19, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Rita
Phillip

Phillip

UK

Reviewed on July 9, 2021

Hi Rita,

The trip was amazing. Thank you, I will definitely use your company again. At every stage I was looked after so well, the guides were so useful and were always on time and easy to find. The 3 day cruise down the Yangtze was so relaxing and comfortable. Thank you.

Destination(s): Xian, Guangxi, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chongqing, Yangtze River
Date of Experience: July 2, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Rita
Jeff

Jeff

USA

Reviewed on July 8, 2021

Hey Rita, it was a great trip. Many memories.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: July 4, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
Mieke

Mieke

South Africa

Reviewed on July 8, 2021

Hey Lyn, just spent the afternoon sleeping. I had a lovely time on the cruise, thanks for arranging it, I'll recommend you highly to my friends. There were some service issues on the cruise with my itinerary not being delivered to my room like for the other guests. Apparently they had my room number wrong for delivery or something, but I still had a lot of fun. Is there a formal feedback system you'd like me to use or just general comments like that?

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: July 4, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Lyn
Jennifer

Jennifer

USA

Reviewed on July 8, 2021

Hi Lyn,

Wonderful time. Daniel was amazing! They went above and beyond to accommodate us. We are both vegetarian and they made sure we had a special dish every meal!

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: July 4, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Lyn
Julie

Julie

UK

Reviewed on July 7, 2021

Hi Rita,

We had the best time on the cruise thank you. We will book another trip in winter time if they are available.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: July 2, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Rita
Amy

Amy

Canada

Reviewed on July 6, 2021

Dear Leo,

Thank you very much for arranging today’s tour for us. We had a really great time & were incredibly impressed with our guide, Evan.

As requested, here is our feedback:

1. Is your travel consultant of our company fast enough to answer your E-mail and patient enough to answer your questions? YES!

2. How do you comment your tour arrangements? Leo was very polite & professional in arranging for our tour, answering questions & connecting us with our guide. The gift sent to our hotel room always a very nice touch!

3. Are you willing to recommend our service to your people who also have an interest to visit China? YES!

4. Your general opinion on us? The tour description we found on the website was well-written & Leo answered any other questions for us. Our guide, Evan, was very professional but also friendly. He has a lot of knowledge about the irrigation system, the area, culture, Taoism & Mount Qingcheng. Evan made sure we were comfortable & made today very easy for us to navigate. It was a fabulous tour that we would highly recommend!

5. Do you have any suggestions on improving our services? There were a LOT of stairs at the mountain. It might be helpful to ensure that people understand the level of fitness required for this tour as well as the need for proper footwear :)

6. Can we use your comments of our service, the photos or other images that you took on the tour for our websites, brochures, marketing and publicity? If yes, could you please send us some of your photos by E-mail? YES - attached.

7. We sometimes have requests from potential customers who would like to inquire from or our ex-customers.

May they contact you for advices? Yes.

Again, thank you very much for your arrangements, Leo. Evan was really fantastic & we enjoyed a really special day with him touring a beautiful area of China!

Amy

Destination(s): Sichuan, Dujiangyan, Qingchengshan
Date of Experience: July 6, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Leo
Camillo

Camillo

Italy

Reviewed on July 5, 2021

Hi Riley,

We are back in Shanghai. Everything good thanks. David is a good guide

Destination(s): Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: June 30, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Riley
Harald

Harald

Germany

Reviewed on July 1, 2021

Dear Rita, thanks for your update. The driver will do the transportation from the airport to the hotel and the hotel to the airport again. Am I correct? Today was a beautiful day in Jiuzhaigou. I hope that tomorrow we will have one more time luck with the weather.

Destination(s): Sichuan, Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Jiuzhaigou
Date of Experience: June 27, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
Delma

Delma

Ireland

Reviewed on June 28, 2021

Dear Zeva,

Beijing: We had the Great Wall all to ourselves. Fantastic experience. Had a fantastic day.

Guide was amazing, driver amazing, hotel amazing. All 5*

High-speed Train: Looking forward to it. Business class is amazing.

Xian: Today was such a special day, one of my dreams came true, to see for myself the Terracotta soldiers and horses. I was in awe. I cannot find the words to express how amazing an experience it was. Our guide made it even more special, he shared interesting knowledge with us. I am so grateful for this opportunity.

Today’s highlight, biang biang noodle and Chinese burger, very delicious

Xi 'An trip was fantastic. Timo was an amazing guide. Looking forward to the next leg of our journey.

Guilin: Hiking up the Longji rice terraces today was like entering a magical world. The 93% humidity did not deter us

Today was a gastromical delight. The local cuisine at Longji is 5*. The highlight was seeing our vegetables being picked in the garden and then cooked for us. The taste was unbelievable and the icing on the cake a bottle of Portuguese wine. The local wine is great too, more a desert wine. I'm in heaven.

Today had many highlights, visiting the Yao village, where women have hair over 1 meter long, seeing the amazing Reed Flute caves, seeing the sun and moon pagodas and of course my birthday. Its been a wonderful day. Thanks to all who made it so special and for all the birthday wishes. I am so blessed.

Wow, another fantastic day. Li and Dragon river.Wonderful scenery, delicious food, great company and more birthday presents. I am eternally grateful.

Our trip to Guilin was amazing. Alice was a wonderful guide. The only downside was the attitude of the staff at the Armari hotel. They seemed a little uneasy as we were foreigners and even wanted a covid test. Alice handled the situation very well though. The hotel room and facilities were great.

I would give a rating of 5 for the hotel room, facilities and location but 3 for customer service.

Yangtze River Cruise: Its been a great trip.

What better way to finish a holiday than a cruise on the Yangtze river. The staff on the Century Paragon ship made it a journey to remember.

Our final trip before returning home. The three gorges dam, magnificent and powerful.

We had a great holiday. The whole trip was well organised, the guides anazing, everything was perfect. Thank you.

Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo, Yangtze River
Date of Experience: June 28, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Zeva
Deborah

Deborah

USA

Reviewed on June 25, 2021

Dear Riley,

Thank you! I was confused. Glad it’s all taken care of. Jenny is a great guide and Hui a great driver. We are enjoying our time here. Just wished we had an extra few days. Lots to see!

Destination(s): Ningxia, Yinchuan
Date of Experience: June 24, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Rita
Cedric

Cedric

France

Reviewed on June 20, 2021

Dear Rita,

Dessert trip is finished.

Driver very nice and professional! Amazing views.

Destination(s): Badain Jaran Desert
Date of Experience: June 19, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
Andrew

Andrew

UK

Reviewed on June 28, 2021

Hi Lyn,

Sorry for the slow reply. The cruise was really good; considering how few foreign passengers were on board the staff really went out of their way to look after us.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: June 25, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Lyn
Nagaveni

Nagaveni

India

Reviewed on June 27, 2021

Thanks Leo for organising this trip. We had good time;

Huangshan: we loved the place but felt sad that this was not the right season for it.. So while booking you can just inform us on the same.. I had checked the weather before going, I knew it was raining but I thought it like shenyang rain.. Light.. Not that heavy.. So if possible just give an info on that to people..

Driver and vehicle: good

Guide: very good

Hangzhou: good place.

Driver: very rude. Not even accommodating a small requirement of stopping at a supermarket.

Guide:Very good.

Shanghai and around: good

Driver: Kind and helpful.

Guide: very friendly, helpful and good.. Appreciate that she helped us for booking food online..

Guides were supportive at all places.. Thank you!! But again a feedback for your company: Try being little flexible when you are doing a customized trip. Customized trip is not just booking hotels or car. Clients need more flexibility in terms of everything when we know we are paying more than just for the trip expense

Destination(s): Anhui, Huangshan, Shanghai, Suzhou
Date of Experience: June 18, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Leo
David

David

France

Reviewed on June 18, 2021

Hi Wonder, back to Shanghai, it was an amazing trip, and the driver is just a great guy who really help us from the beginning to the end. Thank you for everything.

Here is my review about the trip to Guilin, it’s just our point of view so there is nothing bad about what I will say.

At first we had an amazing driver, friendly and always helping us for everything, and very good and safe drive.

Day one was great, not really a lot of things to see or do in Huangluo Yao village, but it’s ok, by the way the restaurant the driver bring us there was very great, best Chinese food we had in China. Ping’an Village is just wonderful, walking in the middle of the rice terrace with an amazing view was perfect. The hotel was nice too (sorry to disturb you this day, but after I realize the woman playing with a kid on the terrace was working for the hotel, at the beginning I thought she was a client), by the way, it was great, she really took care of us, and again excellent food, the view from the room is great too.

Day two was great too, thousand layer terraces is a place to see, and the cable car is very useful, Ping An is better cause we really are in the middle of the rice terrace with all the farmer around, it’s really local, 1000 terrace is more for the view and we really enjoyed it.

Visit of the Tea farmer was interesting.

Then back in Guilin, we went to the city to the pedestrian street near a lake with two beautiful towers, and also went to a park near a hill. Guilin is a nice city but it stays a city, the hotel was great too, but all was a little bit too much “metropole”. I think it should be better to stay in a more local place like small village close from Mopanshan. Nothing bad about this Wonder, but we come from Shanghai who is a big city, and when we go out from a city it’s nice to be in the country side. The hotel was perfect too, but it’s the kind of hotel I go during some business trips, by the way we know Guilin now.

Day 3 was very very very great, the cruise is amazing, the bamboo boat very great too and the country side of Yangshuo is just wow, so beautiful, we have rented a motorbike from the hotel and wend around in the afternoon, just beautiful, we really enjoyed. The hotel was perfect too, all the staff speak English and are very friendly. In the restaurant, Chinese and Western food was nice too, in the evening we went to see a show in Yangshuo, they knew we should come back late and they manage everything so serve us after 10pm. Very great hotel with a so beautiful view. This is the point, at the hotel at Ping An village or Yangshuo, in the evening we can enjoy the view from outside on the balcony of the room, drinking a glass and smoke a cigarette, it’s just empty out mind and we really enjoy this moment, thing we cannot do in Guilin for example.

Day 4, back to Guilin and go to Elephant Hill, it’s just a park like the 100 parks we have in Shanghai, nothing special to see, especially after seeing the rice terraces around Ping An and the beautiful landscape from Li River and Yangshuo. Reed Flute cave was just wow too, so so beautiful, that was the first time in my life I saw a so beautiful cave, really love it.

This trip was the best one we did in China, we both love it, just wish to have one more day in Yangshuo. If I need to give a note I will give 9/10, Thank for your great work.

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo
Date of Experience: June 15, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Cherice

Cherice

USA

Reviewed on June 18, 2021

Thanks for all your help Jack, we really enjoyed our trip! Would definitely recommend to friends in the future, our driver was excellent.

Destination(s): Badain Jaran Desert
Date of Experience: June 16, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Jack
Per

Per

Sweden

Reviewed on June 17, 2021

Hi Tracy!

The tour to Qingdao was as expected, a really nice and good trip.

Both the guides hade good knowledge about the things and the English was good.

A small disappointment was the lunch on Saturday (KFC) but it was the only choice at Laoshan mountain (no other restaurant).

The lunch on Sunday on beer street was good, with local food.

We were able to try a lot of different Tsingtao beer even in plastic bag.

We really enjoy the trip to Qingdao.

Best regards

Per

Destination(s): Shandong, Qingdao
Date of Experience: June 11, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Anuja

Anuja

India

Reviewed on June 16, 2021

Hi Tracy,

We are back comfortably. Thankyou for organising the nice trip.

Destination(s): Shanghai, Jiangsu, Suzhou, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, Yangtze River
Date of Experience: June 6, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Edward

Edward

Israel

Reviewed on June 16, 2021

Hi Tracy,

I am back in office overload with work. Everything went just perfect. I completed my feedback form yesterday and left it to Bree. Definitely will recommend your agency to my friends. Will appreciate if you can send me an invoice form so I can get FAPIAO. Thanks in advance.

Destination(s): Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: June 11, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Stephen

Stephen

Mexico

Reviewed on June 16, 2021

Hi Lyn,

The trip was very nice. The places are amazing. Food wise some of it was good, but some hotels had a difficult time with meals (example Heshe where we had to order meituan as there was no open kitchen).

Car is a little uncomfortable for adults. The space between seats is a little tight. Another version of van would be more suitable for long travel.

Would better to sleep 2 nights in Yangshou.

Steven and He were very nice and accommodating.

My wife and daughters really enjoyed the trip. Other than the food (we don’t eat fast food, and we are all vegetarian, so sometimes it’s a little tough to find healthier foods, or not so fried) but we loved it.

I added some activities which you can put into your schedule for sure (the cable car and the glass bridge for example), so in general an amazing trip.

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo
Date of Experience: June 11, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Lyn
Amanda

Amanda

Australia

Reviewed on June 15, 2021

Hi Rita,

Fabulous trip to Zhangjiajie. Thank you so much for organising a brilliant itinerary. We loved everything. Our guide Lily was exceptionally good. I would recommend using her again. The driver also excellent.

Destination(s): Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: June 11, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Rita
Liz

Liz

Australia

Reviewed on June 14, 2021

Hi Wonder,

We are at the train station now. We all have had a wonderful journey to Inner Mongolia. You organised everything I asked for and Tom and Sky were excellent. We have eaten amazing food and stayed in wonderful hotels. I certainly would give your company 10/10! Thank you.

We all said that we could not have asked for a better organiser. You did everything we asked and we are all going to be passing your name along. Thank you. I have learned so much.

Destination(s): Inner Mongolia, Hohhot, Xilamuren, Ordos
Date of Experience: June 11, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Kimberlya

Kimberlya

Germany

Reviewed on June 8, 2021

Good morning Jack,

Lee was excellent. Very personable, very professional. Your drivers were very good. The pace of the trip was good. We enjoyed seeing both reconstructed and old wall. It gave us a much better appreciation of the work to not only to build but to maintain as well .We would caution that knowing in advance what sections of the wall are closed would be helpful. The second day it seemed we spent more time hiking in the brush than visiting the wall itself. Plenty of water and bathroom breaks were offered. Li was very knowledgeable about the wall and history. He gave us information in the van and allowed us to enjoy the wall without interruptions. Great job on his part The water town hotel was very enjoyable. The room was clean, air conditioner, and felt traditional but clean and new. Li did a great job of preparing us and getting us through the security points at the square. The local farmhouse restaurants were decent and the people very kind.

Xi'An: Tomi was good. He had a less engaging tour so our interaction with him was less but still enjoyable. He accommodated our request to spend time with friends that were in the area as well.Muslim street was very small and not as unique as I thought it would be.The bike ride along the city wall enjoyable. Better first thing in the morning or late afternoon. It would have been too hot for a mid-day visit.We stayed at the W in Xi'An. Great place to stay. I would visit that property again. We ate dinner at a new Turkish restaurant called The Chill right outside the hotel. Would recommend.Warriors was amazing. Tomi's knowledge very much appreciated. We were two and half hours early to the airport so timing was a bit off.All said, we would definitely use China Discovery again.

Destination(s): Beijing, Shaanxi, Xian
Date of Experience: June 4, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Jack
ChewYian

ChewYian

Singapore

Reviewed on June 6, 2021

Overall the 敦煌,张掖,嘉峪关itinerary n hotels are good. Guide Gary is very professional and passionate about Chinese history (he was previously a middle school history teacher). 西宁 hotel & guide Daniel were good too. Suggestions (1) Chaka lake is very nice but due to flight timings we only spent 30 min at the lake itself. (2) I think if we were to recommend friends, we would ask them to cut the 阳关,玉门关,汉长城 and spend more time in Xining (there is a nice temple near train station) and Chaka lake. (3) You should strongly recommend that guests spend at least 2 hours at Chaka lake itself excluding the traveling (once you reach there, you need to take bus n train to reach the lake, that itself takes almost one hour including waiting for passengers one way). Thanks

Jack, you have been professional and always trying to find a “yes” for your customers. You responded positively to some negative feedback (from my friends) and offered good alternatives. I will certainly still recommend you to others.

Destination(s): Silk Road, Gansu, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Qinghai, Xining
Date of Experience: June 1, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Jack
Lisa&Joe

Lisa&Joe

Greece, Germany

Reviewed on June 4, 2021

Dear Jack,

Thank you very much for your advice and organizing of our 4 day trip to beautiful Wudangshan. It was a great big-city break and a perfect combination of nature and culture. Amy is an expert guide who knows her place well and showed us some most serene spots. We were very luck with the weather as well and are already thinking of coming back in autumn for more hiking and tai ji.

Best regards,

Lisa&Joe

Destination(s): Hubei, Wudangshan
Date of Experience: May 30, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Jack
Bernd

Bernd

Germany

Reviewed on May 31, 2021

Hi Wonder,

Yes, we had a wonderful trip. Very good guide!

Destination(s): Anhui, Huangshan
Date of Experience: May 29, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Daniela

Daniela

Italy

Reviewed on May 29, 2021

Hi Jack,

Here is our feedback.

1. Is your travel consultant of our company fast enough to answer your E-mail and patient enough to answer your questions?

From the very first e-mail exchange with the agency, our contact, Jack, has always been very professional and fast in providing all the information requested as well as his recommendations and advice.

2. How do you comment your tour arrangements?

The tour arrangements reflected what had been agreed and the tour ran smoothly. The guides and drivers were competent and flexible to accommodate our requirements.

3. Are you willing to recommend our service to your people who also have an interest to visit China?

We will recommend China Discovery to friends who will look for an agency to travel around China

4.  Your general opinion on us?

Dear Jack, you provided an excellent service. We really appreciated your kind gesture in providing the cake for celebrating Laura’s birthday. Thank you!

Destination(s): Silk Road, Qinghai, Xining, Qinghaihu, Gansu, Dunhuang, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Badain Jaran Desert
Date of Experience: May 21, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Jack
Dagmar

Dagmar

Germany

Reviewed on May 29, 2021

The trip was superb and the driver excellent.

Destination(s): Fujian, Xiapu
Date of Experience: May 29, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Miko

Miko

Indonesia

Reviewed on May 16, 2021

I took so many good pictures during my trip from Chongqing to Yichang. Now i realized why so many famous chinese poems produced from the 3 gorges area. The vibe and the scenery of this place has unusual beauty which create big stream of idea for everybody who stay here.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: May 13, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Zeva
Gudrun

Gudrun

Germany

Reviewed on April 30, 2021

Dear Zeva,

Everything went smoothly.

Thanks for your help.

Kind regards

Gudrun

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: April 27, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Zeva
Wendy

Wendy

USA

Reviewed on April 21, 2021

Vivien,

We have arrived in Sanya and are on the way to our resort.  Thank you for arranging the very helpful guide and driver this morning. They were professional and prompt.  

Do you have a feedback form that I should complete or would you like me to write something in my own words?

I must tell you, the cruise was amazing!  I have never felt so much like a queen as I did on the cruise.  The staff was unbelievable, the accommodations were excellent by my western-standards, and the activities were splendid! Nobody wanted to leave the cruise!!  

The two boys enjoyed the unlimited “mocktails” drink package and flying kites on the sundeck.  The two girls enjoyed the “mocktails” and the variety of relaxing spaces on the ship.  Sometimes they wanted to relax in the Executive Lounge, sometimes they wanted to do karaoke.  It was wonderful that the children had easy access to any place in board that they might have an interest.

As you know, we already recommended you to my friend Sylbeth. We will continue to recommend your services.  If we have time for one more vacation before leaving China, we will definitely arrange it through you.

Thank you,

Wendy

Destination(s): Hunan, Zhangjiajie, Sichuan, Chengdu, Gansu, Dunhuang, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Silk Road, Xian, Yangtze River
Date of Experience: April 6, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Marko

Marko

Australia

Reviewed on May 27, 2021

Hi Leo,

Thanks for your email and apologies for not getting back to your earlier but its been a busy return to Beijing.

Verity and I were extremely happy with our tour with Bree. She and the driver went above and beyond waiting for us at the airport until the early hours of the morning as our flight was delayed.

In relation to Bree, she was a great guide. She obviously knew her stuff, was friendly and expertly navigated us around the sites. What we really appreciated was Bree taking us to places that were a little bit out of the way to take us away from the crowds so we could experience the spectacular scenery and views without too many people around us.

In relation to the tour and the schedule, we were really happy with the places on the itinerary and the time we were able to spend at each. Throughout the trip we did not feel rushed nor that we had too much time at any place and were really happy with being able to walk around some really beautiful places.

The choice was hotel was good as it meant we were close to the park which meant less driving in the morning and we were happy with the room.

In addition, the support we received prior to and during the trip from you and Bree was greatly appreciated. We have already passed on the details for the tour and your company to several friends of ours and we are already looking at when we could reschedule our Huangshan trip.

In relation to the Huangshan trip, we were wondering how much notice you need before booking? For example, if we decided on a Monday to do the trip, could we start it on the Friday of that week? We recognise that you require time to lock in hotel bookings, guides, tickets etc. but were wondering how much time was required.

Thanks once again for all your help.

Cheers

Marko

Destination(s): Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: May 15, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Leo
Claudia

Claudia

Spain

Reviewed on May 24, 2021

Hi Rita,

It was amazing! Thank you so much for everything

Destination(s): Yunnan, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La
Date of Experience: May 16, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Rita
Gabriella & Anne

Gabriella & Anne

Netherlands

Reviewed on May 23, 2021

Feedback from Gabriella:

Thank you Wonder! We had a wonderful trip!

Feedback from Anne:

Thanks for the kind present. We had a great trip indeed, Alex was a wonderful guide and everything was well arranged. We had some minor feedback on the hotel (no AC) but other than that: it's great.

Destination(s): Sichuan, Siguniangshan
Date of Experience: May 22, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Marina

Marina

Russia

Reviewed on May 22, 2021

Hi Tracy!

Thank you so much for organising this trip for me. It was absolutely wonderful!

Destination(s): Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: May 19, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Viola

Viola

Germany

Reviewed on May 17, 2021

Dear Lyn,

we had a wonderful trip and are very happy altogether. Everything worked out very well.

In Zhangjiajie we were a little bit unlucky with the weather (no one can change that) and with the masses travelling (also something that cannot be changed). Because of the latter I am very glad that you suggested to visit the Gorge on arrival day already, we would never have made it on the second day (and it would have been in pouring rain).

The river cruise was excellent; although it being pretty expensive we most certainly appreciated the special treatment we received due to booking “executive”.

So I have already recommended this trip to colleagues and friends.

Thanks for all your support before the trip (and for getting us out of the broom-closet in Zhangjiajie)

Viola

Destination(s): Yangtze River, Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: May 2, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Lyn
Estelle

Estelle

France

Reviewed on May 16, 2021

Hi Riley,

Sorry for the late reply.

We had two wonderful days on the Great Wall

Jenny was really friendly and flexible. She gave us good explanations on the history of the Great Wall. 

The driver was fine also, maybe his driving could be a little bit safer but it was ok. 

The car was clean and of good quality.

On the first day it would have been better to leave the hotel in Beijing one hour earlier to avoid the traffic and be less in a rush.

We really enjoyed our weekend and I really appreciated your professionalism and kindness.

I will keep your contact for potential future trips. 

Thank you very much,

Estelle

Destination(s): Beijing
Date of Experience: May 3, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Riley
Whan

Whan

UK

Reviewed on May 11, 2021

Hi Wonder,

The Victoria Jenna was great! The facilities were better than expected, the food was good and the staff were very friendly! We ended up upgrading our rooms when we boarded because the offer not too bad for a much bigger room. The itinerary I felt was a tad too much as we were expecting a more leisurely time; it felt like the cruise was trying too hard to fill every last minute with something to do (from 6:30am)! 

In terms of excursions, the Three Kingdoms show was the best, the Shuanggui Hill was not worth it, we didn't bother joining the White Emperor City, the cruise through Gorges had nice views with good commentary, the Godess Stream was also below par, and the ship lift at the Three Gorges Dam was interesting, but not the short tour afterwards.

The so called "captain's farewell banquet" was really just dinner with the captain and crew saying a few words at the start. You should remove any references to dress codes because it wasn't necessary nor suitable.

Overall, it was worth doing it and we're glad we did it with Victoria cruises. The Jenna was refitted in 2018, which is one of the oldest to having a redecoration, so I'm wondering what the newer ones that got refitted in 2019 and 2020 would be like!

Finally, thank you for the quick responses and all the help you've given us -- really appreciate it!

Hope this helps.

Thanks,

Whan

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: May 3, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Lars

Lars

Germany

Reviewed on May 6, 2021

Good afternoon,

Yes, everything was ok. Thank you.

Destination(s): Yunnan, Lijiang, Shangri-La
Date of Experience: May 6, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Sophia

Sophia

USA

Reviewed on May 1, 2021

Hi Wonder,

It was great. I really enjoyed it. Jack was wonderful. We really loved how accommodating he was. We randomly asked to go to a tea shop and he helped translate all our questions so well. He also helped us get a random horse ride while we were in the village to a beautiful lake we didnt know was there. I really enjoyed the embroidery museum as well.

Destination(s): Yunnan, Lijiang, Shangri-La
Date of Experience: April 24, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Karlsson

Karlsson

USA

Reviewed on April 28, 2021

Hello Wonder,

The Cruise has been great.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: April 25, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Norma

Norma

Mexico

Reviewed on May 8, 2021

Hello Lyn,

All was great, excellent, fantastic, amazing, thanks for all

The tourist guys were great.

The driver were very good

Thanks again

Destination(s): Inner Mongolia, Hohhot, Xilamuren, Ordos, Yunnan, Kunming, Shangri-La
Date of Experience: April 22, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Lyn
Verena

Verena

Germany

Reviewed on May 6, 2021

Hi Rosalyn, good morning!

The cruise changed a lot compared to my first time. I think major influences are the changing environment if Yangtze, different program, and much less foreigners. You might know that foreigners usually enjoy different programs with more physical activity (more hiking than shopping) and enjoy are more silent surrounding. So let’s say this cruise is probably meanwhile more for Chinese nationals than expats/foreigners but most important is I could see the changes of Yangtze over the last more than 10 years and we also found some new friends.

I want to especially thank you for the great service you provided, the super quick feedback and always checking in with me. It’s exceptional and you have my deepest thanks for that. Do you/your agency also offer other trips? Would be glad to find more cooperation.

I hope you also could enjoy some nice holidays!!!

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: May 1, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Lyn
Megan

Megan

USA

Reviewed on May 6, 2021

Hi Leo,

It was a great tour! The staff on the boat were so nice and helpful! The accommodations were excellent. The food was so good. If I had one complaint it would just be how rushed everything is when you visit things off the boat. I understand why and know there is a busy schedule but it was so rushed to me. Sorry it took so long to answer. I had no mobile data all day.

The only place I felt it was really crowded was at the fungdu ghost city. Everywhere else had people but not too bad at all for China.

I saw some places were really busy. I heard a lot of people are traveling again. I have a lot of friends who have shown some interest in my cruise. When they ask me for more info about booking the cruise I will definitely send them your contact card. I will put some pictures on WeChat tonight. So many want to see some. That will help I think.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: May 1, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Leo
Angelina

Angelina

Chile

Reviewed on May 6, 2021

Dear Jack, our trip isn't over yet, but I wanted to thank you for making it possible. It has been a very interesting trip and the big difference was made by the great Victoria Sabrina. Excellent service, very friendly crew, very good English and everything has been great. This is also what I think of your work, thank you very much and we will recommend and continue to use your services in the future. We appreciate your work.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: April 30, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Jack
Crystal

Crystal

USA

Reviewed on May 5, 2021

We had an amazing trip and everything was perfect

I will have to get back there and the bamboo rafting

Steven was amazing

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo
Date of Experience: April 30, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Riley
Barbara

Barbara

UK

Reviewed on May 3, 2021

Hey Rita,

Everything is fine: lovely driver, lovely people helping me to embark and lovely people working on board!

I’ve booked the additional trips and explored the ship.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: April 30, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Rita
Daniel

Daniel

USA

Reviewed on May 3, 2021

Hey Tracy,

Yes was fantastic.

Guides. Driver. Scenery. Food. All great. Impression is very positive. Gorgeous country though, wish we could hike

Destination(s): Xinjiang, Urumqi, Kashgar, Tashkurghan, Silk Road
Date of Experience: April 27, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Maria

Maria

Germany

Reviewed on May 3, 2021

Hi Rita.

Sure! I am glad to do so! We want to recommend you further

All the best!

Cheers.

Maria.

Destination(s): Sichuan, Chengdu, Qingchengshan
Date of Experience: April 30, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
Brinja

Brinja

Germany

Reviewed on May 1, 2021

Hey Riley,

Yes, thank you, we had a good time. We saw lots of things, very impressive!

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: April 25, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Riley
Alban

Alban

France

Reviewed on April 26, 2021

Hey Lynn!

I have plenty of time now as I'm just waiting my train in Yichang station.

The cruise was great, the scenery of the three gorges is really stunning.

Staff was very kind and caring, I was very amazed by that especially cruise manager Vincent Yi. They kept making announcements in english eventhough we were only 2 non-chinese speakers onboard... That was great service!

The mood and style of the cruising company is definitely chinese as you advised me at the really beginning when you better advertised Century for foreigners... But everything remains very enjoyable. Even food was always provided with simple western dishes as pizza/pasta and toasts breads.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: April 23, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Lyn
Caroline

Caroline

France

Reviewed on April 25, 2021

Hi Rita,

It is allright, cabin is great, and kids are happy.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: April 22, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
Millicent

Millicent

USA

Reviewed on April 21, 2021

我非常满意!现在天波府和乌龙寨也封路了。但是没问题,有的时候有这样的变化。而且张家界很大,如果我们去不了我们原来打算去的地方,我们还可以去别的很美的地方。对导游的服务和安排的酒店也很满意。

Destination(s): Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: April 18, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Lyn
Hannah

Hannah

UK

Reviewed on April 20, 2021

Hi Vivien,

We really enjoyed the river cruise and all of the help you were able to provide us. The trips were very good. We thought that breakfast was too early every morning and if you do not attend breakfast we should have the option to get some food somewhere else on board.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: April 4, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Sylvetta

Sylvetta

USA

Reviewed on April 19, 2021

Hi Lyn,

I had a good time once I upgraded my room. The room I had was a futon like bed that I would’ve had difficulty getting up from, barely any outlets and a too small shower. Also, the food in the main dining room was just okay. We ate in the VIP room the last night which the food was much better but it should be served as the regular food. The excursions were good. The staff was amazing. They checked in on us regularly and made sure we had English guides when leaving the boat. They took great care of us.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: April 4, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Lyn
Ashton

Ashton

South Africa

Reviewed on April 19, 2021

Hello Rita 

I'm doing well! How are you?  Just cleaning my house now .

I can't thank you enough for everything! I really had an amazing holiday and I appreciate all the extra efforts you helped me with. I felt like a superstar sometimes .

I'm so excited for Patra as she will get to experience a vacation where she can to do minimal because everything is taken care of.

Thank you for the kind gesture I appreciate it! The lunch was definitely delicious and it was good to get to know Sandy and Mr. Li. during both lunches.

Destination(s): Beijing, Sichuan, Chengdu, Leshan, Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: April 7, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Rita
Tracy

Tracy

USA

Reviewed on April 18, 2021

Hi Vivien

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for everything. The cruise was amazing the staff were very welcoming and the birthday surprise was so special. Thank you!!!!!!

Most Appreciatively,

Tracy Edwards

 

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: April 6, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Yann

Yann

France

Reviewed on April 15, 2021

Hi Tracy,

Trip was nice. Alex is a very nice person and also a professional guide. He knows when to speak, provide good informations and in a timely appropriate manner.

And let us some privacy time and relax period without the unnecessary need to overwhelm us with permanent speaking time. Believe me it’s very rare quality for a guide

They always feel obliged to speak non-stop

Really appreciated his discretion and way of dealing things

Thanks again to you and your team and the way you adapted with short notice on our requests

The Gran Melia GM our friend hosting us here in Chengdu was right to recommend you

Destination(s): Sichuan, Leshan, Huanglongxi, Dujiangyan
Date of Experience: April 14, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Yusuke

Yusuke

Japan

Reviewed on April 15, 2021

Hi Echo,

Sorry for my belated feedback. That travelling plan was very good and basically I am satisfied for that. I made sure Lijiang and Shanglira is the great places we should visit. If I have to say some improvement points for that, the time arrangement may be so affordable. I wonder I could have visited more places in Lijiang and Shanglira rather than relax time with my guides. But basically it was no problem.

Destination(s): Yunnan, Lijiang, Shangri-La
Date of Experience: March 15, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Echo
Patricia

Patricia

USA

Reviewed on April 15, 2021

Hi Leo,

Sorry I didn't respond sooner, this has been a busy week! Sylvie and I had a great trip and we agreed the service was excellent. On the boat, all the crew were very helpful, especially Momo and Billy. We really appreciated how well everyone looked after us. The guides we had on the boat and in Zhangjiajie had great English. We really liked that David in Zhangjiajie looked at the weather forcasts to decide what would be the best activity for the day. He knew a lot of less visited areas, which made for a more relaxing and enjoyable visit, even when the park was more crowded. The driver was one of the best I've had in China, though we did have to wait around for him to arrive sometimes. I don't know how much control you have over the boat,but there are a couple suggestions I have.

-On the excursions, it would be helpful to have a translated document of some of the important information about the place. I don't expect an entire spoken translation of everything that is being said, but it would have been nice to have more information at the dam and on the 3 Gorges boat ride, as there was a lot being said in Mandarian and most of it wasn't translated. Just a simple handout, even just using something like Google Translate, would have been nice.

-There were a couple of times another boat docked directly next to ours, which made it impossible to use the balcony or really relax in the room because our "neighbors" were too close and too loud. That's all I can really think of now. Like I said, the service we received was excellent and I would definitely recommend the trip to others. Thanks again!

Destination(s): Yangtze River, Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: April 4, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Leo
Chris

Chris

USA

Reviewed on April 15, 2021

Hello Echo,

We had an very good tour in Chongqing and on The Victoria Sabrina. The cruise company did an excellent job.  The cabin was very nice, the food was very good, and the staff took great care of us.  We were the only two westerners on the boat, and all the staff made sure we were comfortable at all times. The even arranged for a private rout guide for the two of us at one of the sites.

I don't know about the other cruise companies, but the staff on the Victoria Sabrina speak very good to fluent English, which made it very easy for us.

I have also attached a copy of the survey you requested.

Destination(s): Yangtze River, Chongqing
Date of Experience: April 8, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Echo
Flavia

Flavia

Argentina

Reviewed on April 12, 2021

Hi Wendy,

Thank you! And let me tell you that everything was perfect Wendy. Thanks for organizing such a wonderful trip with so good people.

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Yangshuo, Yangtze River
Date of Experience: April 3, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Wendy
Anna

Anna

UK

Reviewed on April 12, 2021

Hi Leo.

We enjoyed our cruise thank you. We enjoyed the Shanggui Mountain and added both the elevator and fengdu ghost town which were great. The shennv stream wasn’t as good. The cabin was comfortable and everyone really kind on the boat

The stream was beautiful but they made us get off the boat onto a pontoon so the guides could sing. We would have preferred to learn more about the area. Please send a link to your trip advisor page and we’ll leave a review. We appreciate all your help in booking the trip.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: April 4, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Leo
Syafid

Syafid

Malaysia

Reviewed on April 10, 2021

Hi Wendy,

Sorry, i forgot to reply you. Yes the trip was wonderful. And i have a great time, all thanks to nancy. Hotel provided were great and nearby the place i wanted to visit.

Destination(s): Yunnan, Dali, Lijiang
Date of Experience: March 28, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Wendy
Hakan

Hakan

Turkey

Reviewed on April 8, 2021

hi Wonder,

The trip was in general quite ok despite bad weather. Thanks for your help. I already shared your contact to a friend, Tamer, hope you can also help him.

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo
Date of Experience: April 3, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Rebecca

Rebecca

USA

Reviewed on April 7, 2021

Hi Leo,

The trip was lovely. The color of the water was amazing.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: April 6, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Leo
Ray

Ray

India

Reviewed on April 6, 2021

Hi Wonder,

Here is my feedback.

1. Is your travel consultant of our company fast enough to answer your E-mail and patient enough to answer your questions? Yes.

2. How do you comment your tour arrangements? Very Good.

3. Are you willing to recommend our service to your people who also have an interest to visit China? Yes.

4. Your general opinion on us? Honest effort with a good service.

5. Do you have any suggestions on improving our services? Service is fairly okay. We are satisfied. May be you need to find good Hotels with continental breakfast. The hotels you book are good but mainly Chinese flavor. Continental option is less.

6. I guess the breakfast in the hotel of Guilin is much better than the one in Yangshuo? Or they're very similar?

 In fact they are similar. And the hotel at yangshuo is better as there was bread--butter. We had not much problem as we like Chinese food. But in general you have to be careful for others at least. Like the Xiamen hotel Sheraton---that has good blend of continental and Chinese.

7. Can we use your comments of our service, the photos or other images that you took on the tour for our websites, brochures, marketing and publicity? If yes, could you please send us some of your photos by E-mail? Yes. I will send some photos through e mail.

8. We sometimes have requests from potential customers who would like to inquire from or our ex-customers. May they contact you for advices?          Yes. No issue.

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo
Date of Experience: April 2, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Martin

Martin

UK

Reviewed on April 6, 2021

Hi Tracy,

All good thanks.

Destination(s): Hainan, Sanya
Date of Experience: April 6, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Carlsky

Carlsky

USA

Reviewed on April 6, 2021

Hey Leo,

It was great, thank you for everything, you can send me the information to write a review, that's fine.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: April 2, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Leo
Tak

Tak

China

Reviewed on April 5, 2021

Hey Leo,

Yes we are back. Everything was great except the weather - lily the guide is really good and everything went super smooth and We hope to use your service in future :), If you need any specific feedback let me know. The guide was especially great.

Destination(s): Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: March 30, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Leo
Ana

Ana

Danmark

Reviewed on April 3, 2021

Hi Tracy,

Yes! We are enjoying.

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo
Date of Experience: April 1, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Gabriel

Gabriel

Mexico

Reviewed on March 26, 2021

Hi Leo, Everything fine and thanks for ask;

Everything was super and thanks.

Destination(s): Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Gansu, Silk Road
Date of Experience: March 20, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Leo
Amanda

Amanda

Australia

Reviewed on April 10, 2021

Hi Rita - we are back now. Just wanted to say thank you so much. We had a wonderful trip. All the guides were amazing.

Destination(s): Yunnan, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La
Date of Experience: April 2, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Rita
Rafael

Rafael

Brazil

Reviewed on April 7, 2021

Hi Vivian,

In general we were very satisfied with the service as everyone from staff was very kind. 

The scenery was beautiful and we liked specially the Wu gorge. 

Thanks for your support!

Best regards ,

Rafael

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: April 2, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Jennifer

Jennifer

Germany

Reviewed on April 7, 2021

Good morning Riley! It was very good and the driver did a good job.

Destination(s): Yunnan, Dongchuan
Date of Experience: April 3, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Riley
Dimasha

Dimasha

SriLanka

Reviewed on April 5, 2021

Hi Rita,

It was nice! Thanks for everything we enjoyed a lot.

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Yangshuo
Date of Experience: April 3, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Rita
Millicent

Millicent

USA

Reviewed on March 29, 2021

Hi Lyn,

Thanks. We really liked the tour. The itinerary and timing was perfect for us. The hotels were reasonable, especially the one on the mountain, which had great food in the restaurant.

I think maybe this hike was quite difficult for the guide, since our group likes to hike and we are all physically fit. I think maybe it has been a long time since he climbed the mountain, because of Covid-19 and no foreign tourists. And I think most people probably take the cable car up, but we like to use our own legs. Anyway, he did his best and was nice and helpful.

Regards,

Curtis

Destination(s): Shandong, Taishan
Date of Experience: March 22, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Lyn
Mark

Mark

USA

Reviewed on March 22, 2021

Hi Tracy,

Yes it was great.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: March 20, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Annemarie

Annemarie

USA

Reviewed on March 17, 2021

Hi Riley,

Amazing. I absolutely loved it

Both hotels were perfect and each of the stops were great

Loved the 4* cruise on Li River

I added Silver cave and the show that evening that Steven helped arrange

We also did the bamboo raft ride on saturday

The driver took as to all the locations. 

There was no 10 mile bus tour. 

On Sunday we went to Banyon Tree park, climbed moon hill and then tried a new location. The cable car. Again I paid Steven to help me get ticket for this.

We did not have time to visit the family farm.

Completely loved every experience.  Climbing both moon hill and the peaks at the cable car place was a lot of work but very fun.

Steven was a great guide. Nice balance between history and information and allowing me to just experience.

Our driver was great as well. Felt very safe

Would recommend both.

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Yangshuo
Date of Experience: March 13, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Riley
Juliane

Juliane

Germany

Reviewed on March 15, 2021

Hi Wonder,

I really enjoyed the cruise very much. The staff was very lovely, attentive and fluent in English. Excellent service!

The boat itself, food on board and excursions all met my expectations.

 

Many thanks for helping organize this

Juliane

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: March 12, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Dianne

Dianne

Australia

Reviewed on March 14, 2021

Hi Rita,

I am back in Suzhou. I really enjoyed my weekend in Hangzhou just wish it could have been longer! Leaf was a great guide.

Destination(s): Zhejiang, Hangzhou
Date of Experience: March 12, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Rita
Bernd

Bernd

Germany

Reviewed on March 8, 2021

Hi Wonder,

Yes, good organization, nice trip.

Destination(s): Guangxi, Chongzuo, Detian, Tongling, Bama
Date of Experience: March 5, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Mario

Mario

Australia

Reviewed on March 1, 2021

Hi Wonder,

Our trip has ended and it’s time to complete the evaluation form.

We found China Discovery on line while looking for a reputable company in China to plan our holiday.

After contacting Mr Wonder Wang ( through online email and WeChat ) we found his level of support, information, communication, patience and understanding to be very professional. He was quick to respond to all our questions and accommodating in all our requests.

The tour arrangements were to our liking. Wonder worked closely with us to determine our touring preferences. The transport schedule was not too strenuous, the tours we encountered were interesting and our accommodation was to the most very comfortable.

As far as recommending China Discovery, we would be happy to introduce anyone keen in touring China to this company.

Our tour was conducted in the early part of the year under the curtain of COVID and in the midst of Chinese New Year. Wonder and the guides helped us with all our medical requirements and arrangements and a holiday that could have been disjointed flowed with out any problems.

Wonder gave us contacts to all our guides and they were accessible and helpful.

The drivers who accompanied the guides were also friendly and safe.

The guides were all good - supportive, jovial, attentive and knowledgeable.

The best in our opinion were May, Michael and Steven.

Our accommodation The Gran Melia was very good in Xian and the nearby area was interesting to explore by foot in our free time - the park area across the street from our accommodation and Grand Tang Mall nearby.

The Sofitel in Chengdu was comfortable, the breakfasts were wonderful and the assistance we received from their restaurant manager for dinner one evening was exceptional. The only negative was that the hotel was a little dated.

Our stay in Le Meridien Emei Mountain Resort was very nice.

Our stay in Old Town Lijiang at The Ivy Garden was located well. The hotel had a traditional appeal. We arrived at night so we were surprised at how cold the room was. There was a heater on but not adequate and extra linen should have been available.  There was no choice given for breakfast and it was not to our liking.

The Gurong Boutique was very comfortable and breakfast was minimal but nice.

The Cachet Hotel in Kunming was kind enough to change our room because of ‘smoke odour‘ and it appeared to be an upgrade.

Their kitchen staff were helpful and made us a basic breakfast pack to take on the fast train to Guilin.

The Shangri-La in Guilin was a wonderful stay with a beautiful view. The breakfast and dinner selections were vast and very tasty.

The Amari in Yangshuo was comfortable and well placed. The small ‘fairground attraction’ outside our window was slightly noisy up till about midnight.

All in all, the entire trip was an amazing experience we both enjoyed immensely.

We found it helpful when the guides would initially state what our plans were for the day ahead and go through the itinerary so we were reminded and understood.

Occasionally we did not do something on the schedule and it wasn’t clearly explained to us why not, for example the Pearl Museum and also the option we had to make a terracotta soldier.

We understand that some venues were closed because of COVID / Chinese New Year and in these cases we were informed and alternative arrangements were made.

We were blessed with good weather, good organisation, wonderful guides, good drivers and a beautiful and interesting country to explore.

Thank you to Wonder and your diverse team, we would definitely look at using your company’s services in the future.

Kind Regards

Mario and Angela Crivelli.

Destination(s): Shaanxi, Xian, Sichuan, Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Yunnan, Lijiang, Dali, Kunming, Guangxi, Guilin, Yangshuo
Date of Experience: February 1, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Alex

Alex

UK

Reviewed on February 24, 2021

Hi Vivien,

We had a great trip, thanks so much.

I'll write up a feedback tomorrow and choose some pictures to send you.

Here are some of the photos from our trip. I’ve sent them in order of the places visited. I'd be happy to let you use the photos.

Destination(s): Zhejiang, Hangzhou, Qiandaohu
Date of Experience: February 16, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Kirk Dinesh

Kirk Dinesh

USA

Reviewed on February 20, 2021

Hi Riley,

Great, you guys run a great operation Riley. I am very impressed with the Bamboo company and how long has the company been around? A long time right?

Steven in Guilin was reliable and gave great information and insight about the history of the place and the tourist attractions. I feel like they were there to help me and very kind. The driver was also kind and I like the 7-passenger vans.

Sandy in Chengdu was just as helpful and kind, awesome and knew a lot about the area as well. Gave a ton of information and the driver was helpful too. more driving there in Chengdu for sure. That giant Buddha is massive and so amazing. crazy that humans actually built that, doesn't seem possible, they were so clever with building it.

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chongqing, Sichuan, Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan
Date of Experience: February 5, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Riley
Brian

Brian

Denmark

Reviewed on February 18, 2021

Good morning Wonder.

Sorry I didn't reply you earlier. I forgot it.

It has been a very nice trip. Selina did a very nice job. Too bad the weather wasn't that good on the mountain, but it was very nice anyway.

Destination(s): Anhui, Huangshan
Date of Experience: February 14, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Rene

Rene

Germany

Reviewed on January 28, 2021

Hello Johnson,

Thanks for asking. Overall it was a very nice experience. And Jerry did a fine job. It’s nice to be taken care of someone who is enthusiastic about showing strangers around in his country.

Well I don’t know if he is but we learned a lot from him.

Later more, when I have more time, we may want to do another mountain tour somewhere else later on

Destination(s): Anhui, Huangshan
Date of Experience: December 21, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Johnson
Andreas

Andreas

Sweden

Reviewed on January 28, 2021

Me and my Wife (both of us living in Shanghai) wanted to get away from the city during Christmas, but due to Covid-19, options was limited. After talking to Johnson on China discovery, we had booked a fantastic 10 days trip through the yellow mountains and Guilin.

Johnson was fantastic with helping us, both when we changed our minds on elements of the trip, and when we forgot our passport at home before leaving for the trip. Everything was well planned and we felt safe and taken care of the whole trip.

Especially our “local mountain guide” April was fantastic, even introducing us to friends and tea tasting on Christmas Eve!

We are already planning two more trips with China discovery!

/Andreas & Joanna

Destination(s): Anhui, Huangshan, Shexian, Bishan, Guangxi, Guilin, Yangshuo
Date of Experience: December 21, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Johnson
Rachel

Rachel

Australia

Reviewed on January 15, 2021

Hi Riley. No problem. Happy to provide feedback. 

Zhangjiajie is beautiful and there are so many activities - I will definitely suggest it to our friends, though perhaps when it is a little warmer. Favourite activities include: Yellow cave, Tianzi Mountain, Golden Whip Stream, Glass Bridge and the walk along the bottom of the canyon, river cruise in FengHuang.

Lily was lovely and very accommodating. We enjoyed her stories about the local customs. Her English is excellent - as is the driver's. Both made sure we had no problems checking into the hotels and made our flight - even though it meant they had to wait at the airport for 1.5 hours. 

The tours were great, and we were really grateful to have Lily guiding us. The only thing I would change would be to include some breaks in a warm place with a cup of tea. The activities meant a long time walking in the cold. I would prefer to walk faster and therefore have more time to rest. Also the lunches were very late some days. 

We were hoping for a slightly more relaxed holiday, so I would take out some activities (e.g. going to the base of the big hole and going up to Huangshi Village). It would be helpful to have some estimated times for how long each activity may take so we can decide if we want to do it or not.

FengHuang was really cool. I wish we had spent one more night there. Lily had excellent knowledge of the history of the town. However, the historical sites we visited were not really that interesting to us, particularly as a lot of it related to quite recent history. For us that time would be better spent exploring the lovely winding streets - especially as it was a sunny day.

The accommodation was very lovely and very comfortable and warm. The only thing I would like, and it may not be possible, is to have some western-style breakfast options - toast, cereal, English Breakfast tea, orange juice.

Finally, we are so grateful to you for rearranging our flights when they were cancelled so late. We would not have enjoyed the stress of trying to find and book new flights ourselves. That is a really valuable service!

I think that covers it. Overall it was a really lovely holiday. Zhangjiajie is an amazing place and it was great to experience some of China's natural beauty and impressive infrastructure like the cable cars, glass bridge and outdoor elevator.

Thanks again for organising it for us so quickly! We will be in touch when we are ready to go on our next trip.

 

Regards,

Rachel

Destination(s): Hunan, Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang
Date of Experience: January 3, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Riley
Siobhain

Siobhain

Ireland

Reviewed on January 13, 2021

Hi ladies Dan,

I had a great trip to Chengdu. We enjoyed all the sights and trips that you planned for us and May was an excellent guide. Always punctual and extremely attentive and helpful. We learned a great deal about the history of the area and she is a lovely person to be around. Our driver Mr Deng was also great we never felt unsafe on the roads. We loved seeing the giant Buddha and going to the Golden summit as well as Dujiangyan which was impressive and beautiful. The hotels selected were also very comfortable. We loved Sichuan food and May took us to wonderful local restaurants where we always ate too much delicious food! Mapotofu(hope I spelt it right) chicken is my favourite!! Hot pot was spicy!! All in all a really wonderful trip. Chengduese people are friendly and lovely. Thank you for organising such a great trip. We would definitely recommend you to others. Happy New year!

Destination(s): Sichuan, Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Dujiangyan
Date of Experience: December 26, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wendy
Andrew & Christopher & Taryn

Andrew & Christopher & Taryn

USA

Reviewed on January 12, 2021

Hi Wendy,

Very tired today, but will get back to you tomorrow with feedback. In general the trip was fantastic and very little to change. - Andrew

The group had a lot of fun and felt taken care of along the way. @Wendy thanks to you too for ensuring everything went as smoothly as they did. Appreciate everything and happy new year. - Christopher

Thanks y’all ! The trip was a blast. - Taryn

Destination(s): Sichuan, Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Yaan, Moxi Ancient Town, Kangding
Date of Experience: December 26, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Wendy
John

John

USA

Reviewed on January 14, 2021

Hi Zeva,

Has been great day in Guilin. Reed Flute Cave very cool and Shirely very knowledgable! And gave me a sweet birthday surprise - John

We are having a wonderful time in Guilin and Yangshuo! Thank you for your hard work on this, thanks again for a great trip in Guangxi! - Nancy

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo
Date of Experience: December 23, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Zeva
Miko

Miko

Indonesia

Reviewed on December 29, 2020

Hi Zeva,

Here is my feedback.

1. Is your travel consultant of our company fast enough to answer your E-mail and patient enough to answer your questions?

As quick as usual, responsive, prompt and patient. Great pleasure to work with Zeva!

2. How do you comment your tour arrangements?

Everything was perfect. Steven is such a good guide, and more like a friend than guide, he really knows a good place to visit and to eat. I had enjoyed Guilin tour so much.

3. Are you willing to recommend our service to your people who also have an interest to visit China?

Absolutely.

4. Your general opinion on us?
 Good service and arrangement as usual

5. Do you have any suggestions on improving our services?

Everything is wonderful

6. Can we use your comments of our service, the photos or other images that you took on the tour for our websites, brochures, marketing and publicity? If yes, could you please send us some of your photos by E-mail?

Yes please.

7. We sometimes have requests from potential customers who would like to inquire from or our ex-customers. May they contact you for advices? 

Yes please

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Yangshuo
Date of Experience: December 24, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Zeva
Celine

Celine

France

Reviewed on December 29, 2020

Good evening Wonder,

The trip was very nice.

Destination(s): Sichuan, Qingchengshan, Dujiangyan
Date of Experience: December 29, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Marcus

Marcus

Singapore

Reviewed on December 29, 2020

Hi Vivien,

I have a wonderful trip thanks to you and the guides.

Destination(s): Yunnan, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang
Date of Experience: December 23, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Nadia

Nadia

USA

Reviewed on December 28, 2020

Hi Wonder,

They were both great! You and your company are great!

Destination(s): Fujian, Wuyishan
Date of Experience: December 21, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Shreeja

Shreeja

India

Reviewed on December 28, 2020

Hi Tracy,

Thank you for checking in. yes, all well and good. The driver has safely reached us to our final destination @Lijiang.

Destination(s): Yunnan, Lijiang, Shangri-La
Date of Experience: December 26, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Anne

Anne

Germany

Reviewed on December 23, 2020

Hi, every thing is fine;) the first days the weather was nice. Yesterday it was very foggy, but we did the hike and enjoyed so much, we have good clothes and then the weather doesn't matter;) the nature is breathtaking. The driver is very kind and the guide was very good. You did a great job. Thanks.

Destination(s): Yunnan, Kunming, Yuanyang, Jianshui
Date of Experience: December 15, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Erika

Erika

Canada

Reviewed on December 19, 2020

Hi Tracy,

Everything is going well! We really like Dali so much.

Yes the trip has been really good.

Destination(s): Yunnan, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La
Date of Experience: December 14, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Amanda

Amanda

USA

Reviewed on December 16, 2020

Hi Rita,

Today was great and we really enjoyed our tour! David is great!

We are looking forward to tomorrow and maybe seeing some snow.

We had a great time and we will probably book with you again in the future

Thanks.

Destination(s): Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: December 12, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Rita
Alexander

Alexander

Netherlands

Reviewed on December 10, 2020

Hi Wonder,

All good, thanks!! Just finished the train and village visit!

Destination(s): Yunnan, Kunming, Yuanyang, Jianshui, Dongchuan, Mile
Date of Experience: December 6, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Habina

Habina

USA

Reviewed on August 28, 2020

Hi Vivien,

It’s been great! We are really enjoying it. Thanks for booking everything for us.

Destination(s): Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Date of Experience: August 22, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Lucie

Lucie

Germany

Reviewed on August 19, 2020

Hi Jack,

I finished the feedback form in Hohhot and gave it to Mary.

I liked the tour, especially the grassland experience although it was very crowded. Mary’s English is very good, she is a good guide and always did her best to make the tour a success and to work around the crowds. She was also very flexible and made good suggestions regarding the itinerary. I can recommend her highly. The food was always good and the hotels were nice. Driver and car were ok. The driver obviously had a cold and a cough but did not always wear a mask. That made me worried a little bit.

Thank you for your work in planning the trip. I plan to travel some more in September and I’m thinking about either taking the cruise or hiking in Huangshan mountains. I will come back to you!

Best regards,

Lucie

Destination(s): Hohhot, Inner Mongolia
Date of Experience: August 10, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Jack
Christina

Christina

UK

Reviewed on August 14, 2020

Hi Jack,

I’ve already filled in four feedback forms so far, and have been given a fifth to do!  My first bit of feedback is that there are too many forms to fill in..... I’m still on holiday! I’ll get you some reflections next week, but not before. I don’t want any images of us being used, so all I would send you is photos of locations - and probably not very good ones at that given how bad the weather has been. 

Thanks again for your help in coordinating. I’ll try and put some more considered thoughts together next week.

 

Christina

Destination(s): Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Sichuan, Yunnan
Date of Experience: August 12, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Jack
RF

RF

Italy

Reviewed on August 17, 2020

Dear Vivien, I think Linda has already provided feedback to your website. A couple of additional notes from my side:

  • The trip was well organized, with the appropriate balance between personal time and time used for guided tours
  • The hotels were good, great locations, we would have preferred more ‘continental’ options for breakfast/dinner
  • Our guide (Evelyn) was great. She was extremely nice and willing to go ‘the extra mile’ to help us living a great experience
  • ...last but not least, one comment on your support. Our decision to travel with China Discovery come from your initiative to contact me and follow up a request that I made months ago. When I received your email I was almost ready to confirm the trip with another agency. What made the difference was the quality of the program you offered but also the very professional way you interacted with us. We appreciated the ‘tone’ that you used in your messages or in our phone conversations. We appreciated your ability to follow up on our requests in a short timeframe, your depth in checking what was concerning to us.

Thank you, we look forward to our next trip together!

RF

Destination(s): Guilin, Yangshuo, Longji, Guangxi
Date of Experience: August 7, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Andrew

Andrew

UK

Reviewed on August 17, 2020

Hi Lyn,

Thank you, I did really enjoy the tour. I haven't sorted through my photos yet but I will send you any especially good ones.

The tour arrangements were all good but I would have liked more time in Wutaishan to explore some temples outside of town; that's the only thing I would like to have changed.

Destination(s): Wutaishan, Shanxi
Date of Experience: August 15, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Lyn
Kathy

Kathy

South Africa

Reviewed on August 17, 2020

Hi Vivi.

We had a great time. Thank you so much for arranging it for us.

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: August 14, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Javier

Javier

Reviewed on August 16, 2020

Hi Zeva,

We really enjoyed the trip. Everything was well organized and Li was a wonderful guide!

Destination(s): Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Date of Experience: August 13, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Zeva
Mattice & Lien

Mattice & Lien

Belgium

Reviewed on August 13, 2020

Hello Tracy,

A-ma-zing everything perfectly organised and overwhelmed by the beauty of the grottoes and the knowledge of David. The Yardan Park was breath taking, so special. Even the 2 hour drive was amazing. The last hotel was very good. great mix between traditional, luxury and also accommodating to westerners.

Mattice & Lien

Destination(s): Dunhuang, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Lanzhou, Tianshui, Gansu, Silk Road
Date of Experience: August 3, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Marlie

Marlie

Netherlands

Reviewed on August 12, 2020

Hello Echo,

We had a wonderful trip! We enjoyed it very much!

You did a fantastic job (again)!

Everything was very well organised and there were no problems at all.

We have only 1 comment: 

When we arrived at the camp site in the desert in Dunhuang, we found out that it had been possible to book a more private tent at a more quieter spot in the desert.

The karaoke, the bright lights and the generator were not exactly the desert experience we had hoped for.

So we would have liked it if we had been informed about the option of the 'private tent'.

Other than that all was perfect.

We will certainly recommend your agency to our friends and if we decide to do another trip in the future we will for sure use your services again.

Thank you!!!

Marlie

Destination(s): Dunhuang, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Lanzhou, Tianshui, Xiahe, Gansu, Silk Road
Date of Experience: July 31, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Echo
Faucitano

Faucitano

Italy

Reviewed on August 12, 2020

Hello Vivien, 

Everything perfect up to now.  Evelyn is very nice and professional. 

Everything is going very well.  

Everything was good and we enjoyed a lot the trip.  Thanks for organizing and for asking

Destination(s): Guilin, Yangshuo, Longji, Guangxi
Date of Experience: August 7, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Julie

Julie

USA

Reviewed on August 10, 2020

Hi Lily,

We are on our way home now. Jason is fantastic. We had a great time.

Destination(s): Qingchengshan, Sichuan
Date of Experience: August 10, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Lily
Gloria

Gloria

Reviewed on August 10, 2020

Hi Lyn:

We are enjoying this very much.

Yes everything has been very good! Thank you.

Destination(s): Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Gansu, Silk Road
Date of Experience: August 7, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Lyn
Bjoern Ehlbeck

Bjoern Ehlbeck

Germany

Reviewed on August 10, 2020

Hi Leo,

I’m back in Chengdu... the trip was a very nice experience! Yes, both of them. I liked Jacky more, she is more authentic... I understand she actually is from CITS, right?

Destination(s): Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Gansu, Silk Road
Date of Experience: August 1, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Leo
Ranjan Kurian Periakottil

Ranjan Kurian Periakottil

India

Reviewed on August 10, 2020

The trip was good today, the guide is also nice. Thank you.

Destination(s): Shangri-La, Yunnan
Date of Experience: August 9, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
David

David

Reviewed on July 24, 2020

It was amazing Zeva. Thanks for asking. We had a bonus visit to a tea farm for lunch which was something unexpected but really really fun. I’m not a tea fan but am now. We’re having a wonderful time.

Destination(s): Guilin, Yangshuo, Guangxi
Date of Experience: July 21, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Zeva
Agnes

Agnes

UK

Reviewed on November 9, 2019

Hi Wonder

We just came back from our great vacation. Thank you so much for coordinating the trip for Xiamen & its surrounding areas. Everything went very smoothly and you had done an excellent job!!  You also have a good team of guides & drivers, they are all very good & helpful. Definitely we are happy to recommend your company to our friends & relatives who want to visit China or may be for our next trip.

Every thing was really well planned & arranged and you were very responsive so our experience was really good.

Thank you

Destination(s): Xiamen, Fujian
Date of Experience: November 5, 2019
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Steve

Steve

USA

Reviewed on November 1, 2019

Superlative team and organization

Review of China Discovery

Our group of 7 toured 3 weeks across China from Shanghai to Tibet. It was to be the trip of a lifetime, and it was. In my due process to search for the best itinerary and TA for us, I found Leo Li of China Discovery. Compared to other top in-China TAs, CD and Leo Li gave me everything I wanted including the best price for the desired itinerary. None of us were strangers to China. I was born there and had been there 5 times since, while the others had toured the capital cities but never the remote regions of Hunan, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Tibet.

We were always prompted met with a guide as soon as we left the airport security area; we were transported in clean mini-vans with plenty of bottled water. It was always door-to-door everytime. We would be dropped off at one end and after the tour, the mini-van would be waiting for us at the other end -- no backtracking. Nothing was ever stolen or missing in the secured vans. The many guides we met were always courteous and spoke varying degrees of fluency but always well-informed. One even held my wife's hand as she walked slowly on icy pathways in Huanglong National Park.

Their pricing was reasonable -- better than if I booked myself. We stayed in not only elegant country inns, but also at Pullman, Sofitel, Shangri-la, and Grand Hyatt.

I have nothing but praise for Leo and his team. He is easily accessible 24/7. That is really necessary in China. His English is flawless, his personality infectious. We met him in Chengdu. Ask for Leo Li.

Date of experience: October 2019

Destination(s): Shanghai, Tibet, Chengdu, Sichuan, Jiuzhaigou
Date of Experience: October 15, 2019
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Leo
Marc

Marc

Canada

Reviewed on October 31, 2019

Good morning Mark,

Thank you for all your support. Here are the answers to the questions:

1. Very good service: Patient, good arrangements, great hotel suggestion in Yangshuo (Li River Resort), answered all questions. Would recommend!

2. Drivers were all perfect. Tour guides were too, and Dickson had been very flexible due to rainy conditions, appreciated.

3. Guilin/Longsheng/Yangshuo is outstnading.  Jinshanling Great Wall should be one of the 7 wonders of the world.

4. All was great. A suggestion for hikers like us: Offer either optional lunch or take-out lunch as we often want to hike/explore on lunch time and not spend 1 hour in a restaurant in the middle of the day, especially when sunny.

I will plan to do the TripAdvisor recommendation when back at home.

Many thanks and best regards,

Destination(s): Guilin, Yangshuo, Longsheng, Guangxi, Chengde, Hebei
Date of Experience: October 21, 2019
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Mark
Arifin

Arifin

Indonesia

Reviewed on October 30, 2019

Dear Wonder,

We have concluded our whole trip to China and now we already back home.

Thank you for your arrangements during our trip to Zhangjiajie, it was so helpful and wonderful trip.

Regards, 

Destination(s): Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Date of Experience: October 28, 2019
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Tim and Glenys

Tim and Glenys

Australia

Reviewed on October 30, 2019

Hi Jack,

Could you please pass on our appreciation and thanks to Management and staff at Yangtze River Cruises.

My wife and myself have just completed a cruise from Chongqing to Yichang on 7/10/2019. We wish to say that the cruise was excellent. The land excursions were excellent and interesting.

With regard to the Victoria Jenna, the ship was clean, and ALL crew were very helpful, courteous and friendly and in our opinion did there jobs in an excellent manner.

We also enjoyed the food and the amenities on board.

A big thankyou to YRC for the excellent way they handled our booking and the prompt attention to our inquiries along the way.

The Yangtze Cruise was one of the highlights of our trip to China and will always be remembered.

Keep up the good work, we will always, when the opportunity arises recommend YRC and the Victoria Jenna to any of our friends looking for a cruise on the beautiful Yangtze.

Destination(s): Yangtze River, Chongqing, Yichang
Date of Experience: October 7, 2019
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Jack
Oh

Oh

Malaysia

Reviewed on October 29, 2019

Dear Tracy,

Just reached home this morning. Yes, we do have excellent vacation with a good guide and excellent driver. Billy is a good and helpful guide, he took care of us all the time and make sure we enjoy the trip. The driver is very skillful in driving because he is local from Jiuzhaigou .

Thanks for everything and let us have a good memorial time in Huang long and Jiuzhaigou .

By the way do you handle Muslim trip to Jiuzhaigou ?

Thanks and regards

Destination(s): Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan
Date of Experience: October 23, 2019
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Antonella Massera

Antonella Massera

Italy

Reviewed on October 29, 2019

Hi Jack,

I’m sorry for answering just now! 

Yes the trip was great. Lhasa is a so magical place with so many devoted people. It is stunning! 

Everest base camp was really spartan but it worths to see this giant mountain from so close.  

The bus trip was also ok, except my previous idea to go to Kathmandu I think it is the best because you avoid doing the same road back and forth. 

Anyway everything was very good and the group too. 

Thank you for organizing everything.

All the best.

Destination(s): Tibet, Lhasa, Kathmandu
Date of Experience: October 16, 2019
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Jack
Peter

Peter

Malaysia

Reviewed on October 28, 2019

Hi Rita,

Yes, it’s was cold but after seeing Jiuzhaigou the lifetime experience is definitely worth it!  Maybe we are just lucky in that day of visit rather than the snowing day just the day before at Huanglong.

Jason is a great guide.

China Travel Photos

Lifetime Experience in Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong

Destination(s): Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan
Date of Experience: October 22, 2019
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Rita
Lynica

Lynica

Singapore

Reviewed on October 28, 2019

Hi Tracy

I am good. Back in Singapore, safe and sound. Hope everything is well with you too. Please see my feedback below.

"I would like to thank Tracy for arranging this private tour for us. We have very limited time and would like to see as much as Zhangjiajie as we can. We are delighted that you helped us to make it happen. We are able to see key areas of the magnificent park and get enough rest at the cosy hotels, with the help of our personal guide, Kevin and driver. Thank you all for the good job!"

Regards

Destination(s): Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: October 23, 2019
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Ilona

Ilona

Reviewed on October 25, 2019

Hello Vivien,

First ...many thanks to my amazing travel consultant Vivien Li. Actually this was my third times joint her arrangements’ tour , she always available to help us during times of trouble and attentive to our demands. I applaud her for her quickness in finding routes and alternative destination. She also are quick to respond & responsibly, if there is a problem or anything that inconvience us as a grouble.

I would like to also say that despite our large group size of 20 people and the majority of them are eldery tourist Vivian aptly provided them with access to convinient wheelchairs as well as arranging the easiest possible routes for the eldery. I commend Vivian for her great job because our group is difficult to manage and she made our trip enjoyable and convinient.

We also like to thank you Moon (Kunming) and Nyama (Shangrila) our tour guides for helping the tour going smoothly and make it less stressful for our tour members. Thank you for the clear and concise explanation of the landmark and famous place of the tours. We also like to thank you to Mr. Deng our driver who take us safely to our destination despite the difficult terrain also his friendly & helpful attitude. 

Finally I would say that this tour is great and beautiful. It worth your every penny to go to Yangtze River cruise, Zhang Jia Jie and also Kunming , Dali , Lijiang & Shangrila.

Destination(s): Yunnan, Yangtze River, Zhangjiajie, Kunming, Shangri-La, Dali, Lijiang, Hunan
Date of Experience: October 16, 2019
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Vivien
David

David

Australia

Reviewed on October 21, 2019

Hello Mark

Thank you for your email. I apologise for the delay in replying but I have had some computer issues that took some time to resolve.

The cruise was excellent with the onboard services (food, accommodation and services) to a very high standard. We had some excellent weather that made the scenery that much more spectacular. I would certainly recommend the Century Paragon to any of your clients.

I have attached some pictures of some of the scenery along the trip.

With my best regards

China Travel Photos

Beautiful Gorge

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: October 15, 2019
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Mark
Gerhard

Gerhard

Reviewed on October 14, 2019

Hi Wendy,

I now had some time to put some pictures and a map of our journey together onto a travel blog page. You can see them (optimal on computer display, not so good yet on mobile) at:

http://www.gerhardbechtold.com/Home2/travel.html?trip=China2019

And in general about my journeys at:

http://www.gerhardbechtold.com/Home2/traveloverview.html

Thanks again for the wonderful trip organized by you.

Kind regards

China Travel Photos

Traveling Beijing, Longji, Yangshuo, Guilin, Shanghai and Having a Cruise

Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Shaanxi, Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuio, Guangxi
Date of Experience: September 22, 2019
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wendy
Alexandra

Alexandra

Austria

Reviewed on October 14, 2019

Hi Lily,

Is it normal to be charged 500 yuan deposit at the Sunshine Hotel? I hope I will get it back later?

So far the trip has been great! I loved Guilin! What beautiful scenery!! Amazing.

Question: do you offer walking tours of the Great Wall?

Thanks!

Destination(s): Guilin, Guangxi
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Lily
Lorna

Lorna

USA

Reviewed on October 2, 2019

Hi Mark,

Please see our feedback below:

1- Yes, he was fast to answer my emails. Mark answered all my questions until it was clear for me.

I felt very comfortable with all his answers He would let me know in advance if there was a festive day or he was going to be out of town.  Excellent service!

2: all our tour guides were amazing! Made every moment extra special!!  I liked all a lot specially our guide from Chengdu and Beijing

All were terrific and they know where to take us, the explanation of everything

I felt very comfortable with all of them. Kevin was great watching that I wouldn’t fall or get to tired

Increíble guides and choferes too!!

3.  I am going to recommend your company with friends and family

Excellent service!!! We felt save every moment in China

4. Of course I will send pictures

I will write in Trip advisor and recommend specially you mark

You were so kind with us all the time

Thank you so mucho for all your work and keeping us safe and happy

Increíble increíble trip!!!

China Travel Photos

Enjoy Our Time in Beijing and Xian

Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Sichuan, Shaanxi
Date of Experience: September 16, 2019
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Mark
Christina

Christina

India

Reviewed on October 13, 2019

CHINA DISCOVERY (CHENGDU CHINA): chinadiscovery.com Highly recommended.

The itinerary ; 16 days private tour in Shanghai Hangzhou Guilin Zhangjiajie Xian Beijing and group tour Yangtze Cruise (13th Sept to 28th September 2019)

If there is one word that best describes the flow of our 16 day long tour to China , the word is SEAMLESS. Our tour operator China discovery (based out of Chengdu China) were simply awesome. Right from the time we landed to the our last day they ensured we were cared for and made all efforts to make the trip memorable. It all started with an email to Leo Li (Representative at China Discovery). I’m sure he practices meditation coz he never lost his cool answering the several questions we had and innumerable changes we made before landing. He replied to my queries even whilst on his personal leave….that’s dedication. He guided me on the dates. We would have landed during golden week and that would have been a challenge with the local holiday crowds. Leo was also empathetic when we lost our perfumes, hairspray and swiss knife to security at the railway station in Xian (bear in mind you cannot have these if you are taking the bullet trains). He arranged to pick the confiscated items from the railway authorities and ship it back to us in Dubai. The level of service is par excellence. Having travelled extensively I can vouch for China discovery for the extra-efforts they put in to make it a great experience.

All tour guides spoke good English (Trust me you need one). I would like to mention KAI (Our guide in Beijing). He is an excellent story teller. Got us hooked to the history of China (Wish I had someone like him teach us in School). Then there were the other guides who gave us enough time as required, never overdoing the information bit. Answering the never ending questions we threw at them.

Our only setback during the trip was missing The forbidden city tour. The site was closed earlier than expected; as preparations were on for the 70th National Day. However we were re-imbursed by the tour operator.

China has something for everyone. We chose the more scene route. Avatar mountains of Zhangjiajie are surreal, the rice terraces of Guilin, the Li river cruise , the lake city of Hangzhou and the Yangtze cruise were all a delight to experience. We insisted on a no-shopping tour.

Food can be a bit of a challenge to a few . Chinese food although popular may be quite different than how its made in a foreign land. If you are a vegetarian , pls specify this to your tour operator to help them guide you.

Hotel rooms were comfortable and locations were perfect. We could wander around the happening streets in every city and enjoy a dinner and a drink whilst taking in the local experiences.

People of China love to take pics with foreigners and its fun to share a smile , a laughter or even a hug with well-meaning individuals. Chinese parents encourage their kids to speak in English. So do indulge in a bit of a chat with the little one’s .

Tips :

When visiting China , ensure you give it at least 2 weeks. It’s a huge country, with every city/town/village offering different experiences.

Keep an eye out for what you cannot carry on train journeys or risk prohibited items getting forfeited.

VPN : Buy it to stay connected.

Have an offline app to translate your language into Mandarin (This is a BIG help)

Do not take offence if the Chinese don’t smile back at you. They are not being rude. It’s just my understanding that they do not know what to make of your smile. They do not understand your intent or it could be that they simply don’t smile often. They are lovely people if you get to know them .

Do not pack in too much for the day. Every location has lots to see, so a lot of walking. Shortlist your choices and finish the day at around 5 or 6 p.m . This way you are ready for the next day.

China will surprise you in ways you weren’t expecting.  This middle kingdom is indeed a sleeping giant as Napoleon Bonaparte rightly put. The country has had a remarkable growth economically. They have adapted to change .The transportation systems are super-efficient , the development in tourism is surprising and all these changes while keeping its traditions and culture alive.

China fascinates.

Destination(s): Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Xian, Beijing, Yangtze River
Date of Experience: September 10, 2019
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Leo
Chee

Chee

Malaysia

Reviewed on December 16, 2018

Dear Wonder,

My apology for the late reply. The answers to your questions are as follows:

1. Is your travel consultant of our company fast enough to answer your E-mail and patient enough to answer your questions?

The travel consultant response to our email are always very prompt and accurate. We are absolutely satisfied with his service.

2. How’s the service of the tour guides during your whole tour?

The tour guide Tom Tang was very patient and kept us informed on the itinerary all the times and he will ask us whether we want to shorten or provide more time in visiting the tourist spots.

3. Would you like to recommend our company?

I would highly recommend your company to my friends.

Best regards.

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Sultana

Sultana

UK

Reviewed on November 4, 2015

Hi Mr Wonder Wang,

We have had great service with quick replies and help with answering any questions that we had. The service was great - our tour guide Arthur was very informative and spoke excellent English.

Thank you ery much for a great holiday, we had a fantastic time.

Warm regards,

Sultana

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Jensen

Jensen

Reviewed on November 4, 2015

Hi Wonder,

We enjoyed the trip very much. Thank you for making the arrangements. Tour guide is pleasant, provides excellent service and is accommodating.

I would refer you to all that have an interest to travel Zhangjiajie and Changsha.

Jensen

Destination(s): Hunan, Changsha, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Michele & Eric

Michele & Eric

USA

Reviewed on November 4, 2015

Hi Wendy,

We got in yesterday night and had a great time! Please see the feedback below.

"Our travel consultant had an excellent command of English and very responsive to our questions and desires for the trip even when some unexpected travel changes came up close to the date of the tour. We could not have asked for anything more of our consultant. She was kind, patient, communicated clearly and went the extra length to make sure our trip was well thought out (including some detailed logistical information we were not aware of). We had the perfect time with China Discovery and have already recommended friends and family to use them for their upcoming interest in visit China.

We are seasoned travelers, and although our tour may have been atypical to other standard tours of China but our travel consultant made sure that it worked for us. The guides and drivers were reliable, skilled and kind and we are fully satisfied for our trip. We also knew all the tour guide's names and contact information ahead of time, which helped in getting to know them through the trip."

Our photos have not been downloaded yet, but we will try to attach some in a separate email later this week.

Hope you are well!

Michele

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wendy
Ing Widya

Ing Widya

Netherlands

Reviewed on October 26, 2015

Dear Ian,

The tour arrangements were excellent. Thank you personally Ian for all your emails and the time you took to answer all our questions to put our mind at rest!

We are very much appreciative of this. I hope to visit again with my whole family in the future so who knows , we may well be in touch!

We wish you the best. Regards.

Naresh Shah

Partner

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by:
Caecilia

Caecilia

Reviewed on October 20, 2015

Dear Olivia,

We really enjoying our tour, we are now in Avatar.

During our tour, the best guide are Rosky and Summer. We will recommended to our friends who want to have the tour to China.

Again thanks for every things you have done and please do not forget to arrange the bus to pick up at Guangzhou airport.  If you know the name and phone number please let me know.

Cheers,

Caecilia

Destination(s): Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by:
Andrew

Andrew

United Kingdom

Reviewed on October 14, 2015

Hi Wonder,

I hope you are well.

We are having a fantastic time in China so far & are very excited for our Yangtze River cruise starting today. Can you tell us exactly where to find the Victoria Katarina please? We will be arriving at Chongqing North by bullet train from Chengdu & plan to take a taxi to the ship.

Many thanks,

Andrew

Destination(s): Yangtze River, Chongqing, Sichuan, Chengdu
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Priya

Priya

Reviewed on October 10, 2015

Hi Jack,

Hope you had a good Golden Week holiday!

I am writing this to let you know that our trip was great and everything went as per plan. The cruise ship and its facilities were very good and the crew service was excellent. Thank you for making all the arrangements and making this trip a memorable one. I will definitely recommend you and your company to my friends.

Regards,

Priya

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Jack
Lisa

Lisa

Australia

Reviewed on October 10, 2015

Hi Bertina,

Yes thanks we did enjoy the cruise and although our flight was delayed we still made it to the cruise with plenty of time.  The instructions you sent with details for the port and dock number were very useful.

It sounds like you had a nice time over the National Day Holidays. Although it was very busy we still enjoyed our travel in China.

Kind Regards

Lisa

Destination(s): Yangtze River
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by:
Mark & Rose

Mark & Rose

Reviewed on October 8, 2015

Dear Wonder, 

The bus journey through the mountain valley was beautiful – we really enjoyed it.

As too was our visit to Jiuzhaigou valley as well as Juzhai forest parks.

We are home now and we had a great trip.

Thank you again for your help.

Mark and Rose

Destination(s): Sichuan, Jiuzhaigou
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Avi Ordo

Avi Ordo

Israel

Reviewed on October 6, 2015

Hi Wonder,

Thank you for your email.

The tour was great. Ruby is a fantastic guide. She is very nice, knowledgeable and flexible. We highly recommend her. We also enjoyed the services of Frank and he is also recommended. 

Indeed, all my questions were answered by you fast enough and with full details, to my satisfaction, and we appreciate it very much.

As to the hotels - Tulip Inn is great and its "value for money" is the best. A real experience and highly recommended.

To sum up: we enjoyed the tour very much. Your services were helpful and highly professional and we will certainly use the again in the future if the need arises.

Thank you and all the best,

Avi Ordo, Tel-Aviv

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Larry Rosenberg

Larry Rosenberg

US

Reviewed on October 4, 2015

Dear Bella,

You are very fast, patient, efficient and helpful to answer my questions. We had a great tour.

You may use the attached photo of me. You will have to contact the monkeys on your own.

Larry Rosenberg

(The following photos were shared by Larry)

Mount Emei Tour

Larry visited Mount Emei in Sichuan

Destination(s): Sichuan, Emeishan
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by:
Shaheer

Shaheer

USA

Reviewed on October 1, 2015

Dear Jack

I just submitted the following review at the Trip Advisor link you sent us. Thank you for such a wonderful trip planning: 

"We would highly recommend China Discovery for arranging individualized private tours throughout China. This is the second time we have worked with Jack Li; each time, we provided him with a list of things we wanted to do, and also asked for suggestions. This time Jack suggested a side trip to Inner Mongolia, which turned out to be very interesting and enjoyable. We have found Jack to be attuned with and sensitive to our needs. He is also flexible, hard-working, and sincere. All of our guides were wonderful and very responsive to our needs as well, especially Barry (Chengdu) and our Inner Mongolia guide and driver, Peter (Min) and Mr. Qin. They went out of their way to insure that we visited areas of particular interest to us, which made for a very memorable trip."

Jack, be assured that we both respect you and admire your devotion to your job so please take these comments as friendly critique so that you can improve with other customers.

Please be assured if we decide to return to China, Jack Li will be the first person we will contact.

Thanks again.

Shaheer

Destination(s): Inner Mongolia, Sichuan, Chengdu
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Jack
Sin Poh

Sin Poh

Australia

Reviewed on October 1, 2015

Hi, Laura,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent work that you had done for us in organising the holiday.

We all had a fantastic time and the guides at Chongqing, Yichang and Zhangjiajie are all excellent. The cruise was great and sceneries at Zhangjiajie are just breathtaking.

The transition from cruise to train and also to plane went smoothly. The train ride from Yichang to Zhangjiajie is an interesting experience for us as we are not use to bunker beds on train. We probably should have pick seat only. Anyway, an excellent tour and I will certainly recommend your company to any of my friend who maybe heading that way.

I also attached a group photo so that you can remember us.

Thanks again and have a happy national day holiday.

Thanks & regards,

Sin Poh

(The following photos were shared by Sin Poh)

Yangtze River Tour

Sin Pon and his Group visited Yangtze River

Destination(s): Chongqing, Hubei, Yichang, Yangtze River, Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by:
Dalia Yaacov

Dalia Yaacov

Reviewed on September 30, 2015

Dear Rita,

Thank you. We had a wonderful time in Ping'an Village. 

Kind regards

Dalia Yaacov

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Longsheng
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Larry

Larry

Reviewed on September 29, 2015

Dear Bella,

I have enjoyed my stay here. Summer has been a great guide, always ready with an answer to my constant questions. The weather could have been better for photography. This tour is demanding due to all the walking, so l slept well.

I am totally satisfied. I received my refund.

So thank you,

Larry

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by:
Anita

Anita

Reviewed on September 29, 2015

Hi Ian!!!

Everything was going perfectly. I are going to write a large mail with our comments about all the trip when we arrive home. We saw wonderful places!!!! Than you very much again for all your effort, help end advice all the time!!!

Greetings from Shanghai!!!!

Destination(s): Shanghai
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by:
John

John

Reviewed on September 28, 2015

Great to hear from you Wonder.

All the very best to you and your company.

Kindest regards 

John

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
John

John

Reviewed on September 28, 2015

Dear Wonder,

We are presently in Singapore, winding up our 3 week trip to the Far East.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank you and your team for the WONDERFUL job you and your team have done to make our 2 week stay in China a spectacularexperience .

Your dedication to details, follow up, immediate response to our enquiries, quality of the reservations and above all the professionalism of your guides have made our trip a memorable and very enjoyable experience.

Once again many thanks for your dedication and support. You can be sure we will be recommending your company to our friends.

Kindest regards from all 4 of our group.

John

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Pardikar

Pardikar

Reviewed on September 28, 2015

Jack,

Our tour has been fantastic. We enjoyed every city. The guides have been fantastic.

Vishakh Pardikar

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Jack
Michelle

Michelle

Singapore

Reviewed on September 23, 2015

Hi Ian, 

Good afternoon. Thank you for arrangement made for our Huangshan tour. Both Eric and myself enjoyed very much for the trip. 

The Tour arrangement - Hotel, transport was all well organised and no waiting time at all. Quick respond on email, excellent service on our hotel request at Baiyun Japanese Queen room. Yes, definitely we will recommend your service to others when visiting China.

Michelle Lau

The following pictures were shared by Michelle.

Michelle Visited Tibet

Destination(s): Anhui, Huangshan, Tibet
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Couples
Tour Customized by:
Bruno Marfinati

Bruno Marfinati

Brazil

Reviewed on September 19, 2015

Hi Ian,

The tour was very nice, thank you! We paid the balance to the tour guide. We had a very nice day and the guide was very nice too! If I come back to China, I will let you know!

Kind regards,

Bruno

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by:
Kristien

Kristien

Belgium

Reviewed on September 17, 2015

Dear Wonder,

We have had a wonderful tour and a wonderful time and now it's back to work!

It was all well organised, the visits, the domestic flights, the trains and the hotels were fantastic. We were very pleased with the knowledge of the guides about the visited sites, as well as their English language knowledge. I was extremely pleased how fast and professionally you have answered all my questions.

Thank you for the help in organizing this fantastic trip for us!

Kind regards,

Kristien

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Nikki

Nikki

Reviewed on September 17, 2015

Thank you Rita.

It is a wonderful tour and I am very happy.

Best

Nikki

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Nuno Correia Mendes

Nuno Correia Mendes

Reviewed on September 16, 2015

Dear Laura,

I would like to thank you for an outstanding vacation.

You are amazing, at the very least. Your service is extremely good. It has and fulfills very high standards. Your constant and immediate availability and your attention to details was very helpful. I really loved it.

THANK YOU!

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by:
Micha Rosen

Micha Rosen

Reviewed on September 10, 2015

Hi Wonder Wang,

We enjoy zhangjiajie very much. After returning home I hope to send you several observations.

Best regards, 

Micha Rosen

Destination(s): Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Maria João Branco

Maria João Branco

Reviewed on September 9, 2015

Dear Wonder,

The tour was great, thank you for organizing all for us, it went very smoothly and hassle free, and everything according to plan. The hotels were very good.

I would very much like to make a full detailed comment on it. But right now I am leaving for Sarajevo, (work this time)  and will only be back mid September. So I will take some time to write a detailed report for you, but only after that. And you can have a picture of us, of course.

All my best wishes,

Maria João Branco

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Helene

Helene

Reviewed on September 7, 2015

Dear Ian,

Back home I just can tell ... we had a wonderful time in China - thanks a lot.

Kindest regards,

Helene

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by:
Shaheer

Shaheer

Reviewed on September 6, 2015

Dear Jack,

We had a very good trip in Hohhot and Grassland. Today we are returning to Shanghai. I sent a text to Kathy yesterday about our arrival in Shanghai but did not get the reply from her, as yet.

Just to let you know that we did not go to visit the Genghis Khan tomb because it was raining very hard, I had altitude sickness and we did not want to go for six hour drive. Therefore we returned to Hohhot from Whispering Sands.

Thank you again for suggesting the Inner Mongolia trip!

Destination(s): Inner Mongolia, Hohhot
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Jack
Vince

Vince

New Zealand

Reviewed on September 1, 2015

Dear Isabel,

A wonderful trip amongst wonderful people and a lovely country.

I real eye opener. New Zealanders could learn so much in terms of respect and pride from your countrymen and women. I think we New Zealanders have a long way to go toward civilization.

Your guides were excellent. I would not like to single anyone out but Jenny was exceptional. I fell in love with girl at Zhengzhou (Vicky Gee) who worked on reception at the Hotel. Vicky had the most radiant and beautiful smile I have ever seen in my life. I will never forget her. The sites we visited were all excellent but the road trip from Zhangjiajie to Jishou was also a stand out feature. The accommodation in Jishou was excellent. Although we primarily came to see Engineering and construction which were mind blowing, to me the most outstanding feature were the people.

Everything ran like clockwork.

When I come back I want to spend most of the time in the countryside and mountains. I would not be concerned about having 5, 4  or even 2 star accommodation. To me the countryside is what a land is all about. I am not a city fan. I have not downloaded any pictures as yet but will sort some out for you. In Xian Bruce picked us up in a minivan. This was not suitable for the long day out to the Terracotta Warriors and then the drive to the Zhongnanshan Tunnel as the windows were very low and we could not see out of them. Bruce remedied this and provided a 22 seater which along with the rest of the transport was very good.

Thank you so much for organising this trip and your support.

Kindest regards

vince

Destination(s): Henan, Zhengzhou, Hunan, Zhangjiajie, Jishou, Shaanxi, Xian
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by:
Jeanne Burke

Jeanne Burke

America

Reviewed on August 18, 2015

Hello, Ian,

We enjoyed a great tour of Mainland China and of Hong Kong. I thought you did an excellent job of making our tour arrangements and assigning tour guides. 

For me and my children, our trip highlights were climbing the Great Wall, cycling the ancient walls in Xi'an, sharing lunch with Angela and her family, visiting the Panda Research center, rafting on the Hongkou River, cycling through the Yangshuo villages, visiting the Urban Planning Museum in Shanghai and walking on the Bund.

I was very pleased with the quality of guides and drivers you selected. The children adored Mr. Jong (Beijing driver). He has a very warm and funny personality, and he was so accommodating, taking us to and from the Kung Fu Theater and out to the Olympic Village at night. Bruce in Xian is a truly exceptional guide. If you can give me the names of the owners of China Discovery, I would like to write them a letter regarding Bruce. Penny in Chengdu really did a great job for us at the Panda Research Center and also the rafting trip. My youngest Natalie just loved Candace in Guilin.  At the Guilin airport Natalie looked sadly at me and said, "Mom, I'm really going to miss Candace." Since she's been home, Natalie has mentioned Candace several times . . . .she made a tremendous impression on Natalie, and the rest of us enjoyed her very much, too.

Tim and Frank were very capable guides, too. Tim has peaked my interest in future travel to Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan. Frank is very knowledgeable about Shanghai and accommodating. I appreciated that Candace was able to attend the Impressions show with my daughters and me.  Without her there to explain each of the seven impressions, we would not have understood the beauty unfolding before our eyes.

I have tasked my middle child Lauren (14) with putting together a Shutter fly book.  She's just settling into school, so it may be a week or two before she starts.  Once she has selected her favorites photos from among nearly 800 we took on the trip, I will ask her to pick out her top ten favorites from China's mainland and send them to you.  We'll add a brief explanation to each photo.

Ian, we enjoyed a marvelous trip. Our travel went incredibly smoothly, and I thank you and all the guides and drivers for ensuring a smooth, safe, and hassle free trip.

I am sure to return to China, but I intend to wait for the rapid (bullet) train to reach more destinations. I am incredibly impressed with the train service from Beijing to Luoyang and to Xian.  I look forward to the day when I can travel to all my destinations via the rapid train. 

I have given your name and email address to several friends contemplating trips to China. I will continue to refer you when the opportunity presents.

Best wishes, Ian.

Jeanne

Destination(s): Beijing, Shaanxi, Xian, Sichuan, Chengdu, Guangxi, Guilin, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by:
Valentina, Paul & Laurent Decu

Valentina, Paul & Laurent Decu

Reviewed on August 15, 2015

Dear Rita,

Everything is going well! Thank you for your concern!

First of all, I want to thank you, all, for your kindness and your very professional attitude and services. Our trip was Very good and exciting!My family really feel good and enjoyed every moment! Many persons, locals or foreigners, knowing that my family had this tour, ask me about! I had only good words to describe your services.

For sure I will recommend you! Professional services must be promoted! I want all my friends to have also a pleasant and exciting trip!

Rita, really thank you, all! Wish you, all, only the best and hope to meet you, again, soon! Take care of you!

Best regards,

Valentina, Paul and Laurent Decu

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
Pravin Karkhanis

Pravin Karkhanis

India

Reviewed on July 30, 2015

Dear Isabel,

I am sorry that I am replaying after long time. As i landed back in India lots of pending work to done and that's how this delay.

Well first of all my sincere thinks to you and your entire team.

Really saying this was one of our most enjoyable trip. In Beijing, well we enjoyed as the group there was grate but from there on all the hotels were good and at good location, the car which was provided good condition the drivers nice and polite, and on top of that your guides were extremely superb. We got emotionally involved with them. Timo at Xian and Arther at Guilin and further are the best one you have got, don't" loose them they are the asset of your company.

what to say more. Yes, very special thanks to you who arranged it so well. I have told so many friends and they will contact you, give them good deal.

Thanks and Regards

Pravin Karkhanis

Destination(s): Beijing, Shaanxi, Xian, Guangxi, Guilin
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by:
Clelia

Clelia

Brazil

Reviewed on July 17, 2015

Hi Wendy,

Yes, we have had a good time in Guilin, Thanks to your support and the great professional Evelyn is.

Regards,

Clelia

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wendy
Hill Holden

Hill Holden

Reviewed on July 14, 2015

Hi Ian,

You need to know that our trip went smoothly and we had a fantastic time in China. In particular, we must tell you that Nima in Shangri La and Carina in Guilin were both OUTSTANDING guides and come with our utmost recommendation - we trust that they are well remunerated for their friendliness and skill by their employers.

Destination(s): Yunnan, Shangri-La, Guangxi, Guilin
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by:
Ofelia Cervantes

Ofelia Cervantes

Latin America

Reviewed on June 28, 2015

Dear Wonder,

I just came back from our trip to Guilin. I wanted to thank you for all the services that were programmed for us. We enjoyed very much this trip. 

I would like to particularly underline the quality of the service provided by our guide Evelyn and the Driver Ms. Huang. They were always very professional and friendly, attentive to our needs and great facilitators with local people. Particularly Evelyn, shared with us lots of information, not only about local attractions, but also about the history and economic development of Modern China. She was really outstanding. I sincerely would recommend her for hosting visitors from Latin America. 

Looking forward to continue enjoying your services.  

Best regards,

Ofelia Cervantes

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Wen-zing

Wen-zing

America

Reviewed on June 19, 2015

Hi Rita,

We were back to Sunny California and recovered from our jet lag now. 

All in all it was a great trip, excellent scenery and historical sites plus we had wonderful trip planner and tour guides. We all enjoyed it very much.

China Discovery is very friendly, very professional, very accommodating. All in all cannot ask for more. As a matter of fact, I’ve recommended some friend to use China Discovery already.

Thank you.

Sincerely yours,

wen-zing

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
James

James

Reviewed on June 15, 2015

Hi Laura,

We are back home after the wonderland vacation in China.

Thank you for working with us since last Autumn, to prepare and organize the China Discovery tour itinerary for us which was very interesting satisfying for us to visit and enjoy.

Next Time I come to Chengdu, we must plan to see the Dragon Boat Festival and eat Zongzi and drink wine. Your culture is very rich, and you need many needs visit to learn and appreciate it.

You did a fine job as our tour operator, and thank you Laura.

Regards,

James

The following photo was shared by James

China Yellow Mountain

James visited Yellow Mountain in June 2015

Destination(s): Anhui, Huangshan
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by:
Benny & Micky Rom

Benny & Micky Rom

Israel

Reviewed on June 12, 2015

Hello dear Tiger,

No, we haven't forgotten you or our wonderful trip to your beautiful country, it is just we were very occupied with our daughter's wedding which took place about a week after our return. Now, after the celebrations we start to "digest" the fantastic month we spent in China.

The trip, which you so professionally planned, monitored and followed up was really amazing. No doubt it was so successful because you were so close to us and to what was going on and happening with us during all the time and in all places we have been.

You are very professional, patient and pleasant person to work with, and not only we thank you for that and appreciate it, but we certainly would recommend all our friends to work with you! We wish you all the best and hope to see you either in China or to be able to host you in our beautiful country - in Israel.

Best

Benny and Micky Rom

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by:
Arthur Campos

Arthur Campos

Reviewed on June 8, 2015

Dear Wonder,

First of all thanks for all the support we got in the past few months.

I am dropping this note just to let you know the trip to SiChuan was very nice, the hotels were great and the two guides did a wonderful job with us.

By the way, the guide Danny in JiuZhaiGou, he was one of the best guides I got in China! Please share this feedback with him and I do recommend you keep using his services for foreign people as his attitude is great. The same comments you can take for Melody our guide at ZhangJiaJie.

Best regards,

Arthur Campos

Destination(s): Sichuan, Jiuzhaigou, Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Peter & Chrisella

Peter & Chrisella

South Africa

Reviewed on May 28, 2015

Hi Laura!

We got home 4 days ago, and I am still on such a high, this holiday in China was magnificent!

A big, big thank you to you for organizing such a wonderful trip. We experienced a little bit of everything, the old and the new, the lovely antique villages near Huangshan City, magnificent historical treasures like the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Wall, the futuristic Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai, the high speed train to Xian. The beautiful scenery at Huangshan Mountain, it was fairly cold - just the right weather to climb all those steps! I loved the vibrant Muslim area in Xian, and Wuzhen was wonderful - I got the indigo dyed fabric that I was looking for.

The boat cruise by Century Sun on the Yangtze River was so nice, the gorges are magnificent, and we stayed up after midnight to watch the ship going through the locks.  The personnel on the ship are very efficient, the cabin was comfortable and the shore excursions were very interesting. Guilin - just like the pictures you see - amazingly beautiful.

The guides are unbelievably good, always on time, always friendly and helpful, speaking really good English.  It amazed me how good their planning was, every day they took us to so many different places, and always managed to get us to the station/airport on time - even did the check-in too!  They made it so easy for us.  The drivers were equally good, patiently driving in the hectic traffic, never did we feel that a driver was taking risks.

I am already recommending you and your company to friends who are asking about our trip. You are very welcome to give my email address to other customers. 

We would love to visit China again, I know we have seen only a small part of China. And I shall definitely contact you straight away to organize it all.  Xie xie ni!

Best regards

 

Peter & Chrisella

Destination(s): Anhui, Huangshan, Shaanxi, Xian, Shanghai, Yangtze River, Beijing, Guangxi, Guilin
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by:
Benny

Benny

Reviewed on May 27, 2015

Dear Tiger!

I just got up after a short slip after the long way back home.

I am still very tired and sick, but i am sure in a few days everthing will be o.k.

Our trip to China was great and your company organisation and specially you  were beyond all our expectations!

Let me recover and rest some days, and I will send you my detailed opinion on the great time you gave us.

Thanks a lot and I will keep in touch.

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by:
Valerie & Raymond

Valerie & Raymond

New Zealand

Reviewed on May 23, 2015

Hi Wonder, 

We had a very nice trip to China. It was a pleasure to meet you. Thank you again for the lovely gifts and all  your organisation in making our experience a success. 

Cheers, 

Val

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Other
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Lenny

Lenny

USA

Reviewed on May 20, 2015

Hi Isabel, 

All goes well and I am back home and over the jet lag.  

Regarding my China trip arranged through China Discovery, from start to finish, I was pleased with the entire experience.  

Thank you Isabel for making the arrangements and putting the pieces in place to make my trip a success. Your prompt responses to my inquires/requests and suggestions made the planning phase smooth.  Expediting the confirmation letter was especially important in getting a visa on time.

Upon arrival, I was met by the guide (Carina) and the Driver at the airport who remained with me for the duration of the trip.  While I realize that they were working, I am not used to such individualized attention and am appreciative of the time that they spent away from their homes and families to ensure that my time in Guilin~Yangshuo was carefree and memorable.  Please thank them for me.

The destinations were completely in line with my expectations. I especially enjoyed visiting the rice terraces in Longsheng and the memorable trip down the Li river.  Though the Pearl Museum was impressive (I learned a lot), it was not to my taste. The additional suggested excursions (Xijiangyuan Scenic Area and Two Rivers and Four Lakes Night Cruise) though, were well chosen and enjoyed very much by me. Weather prevented other optional activities (in Yangshuo) from taking place.

The guide and driver were punctual and professional.  My interaction with guide Carina was easy-going and enjoyable. She exhibits a genuine/natural and pleasant personality and was easy to talk to.  She was knowledgeable about the area's geography and especially the people.  She took care of every detail of my trip (without worry on my part). In fact, when the forecast or the actual weather was bad, Carina began to plan for contingencies.  The focus and attention to detail allowed me to relax knowing that she had everything under control.  When weather required adjustment of plans, she communicated options and recommended reasonable alternatives based on safety.  This was important since there were thunderstorms with lightening in the area and I love to hike.  After consultation, the final decision was made & documented, we proceeded to explore the area.

Should my travels take me back to the Guilin ~ Yangshuo area (strong possibility with my family in the near future with the expectation of a deep discount from China Discovery :)), I would definitely request Carina as a guide again.

The lodgings and food (sometimes a bit too much for one person) were in line with my expectations.  

Overall, the trip was a success due to good planning and excellent execution by the guide and driver.  I would definitely recommend this combination to friends.  

Life is what you make it.  Enjoy and be good to everyone you meet.

Best regards,

Lenny

Destination(s): Guangxi, Guilin, Yangshuo, Longshen
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by:
Arthur

Arthur

Reviewed on May 17, 2015

Hello Wonder,

We just come back from our trip to ZhangJiaJie and i would like to share with you that the trip was great and Melody did a great job facilitating everything for us.

thanks and have a nice weekend.

Regards,

Arthur

Destination(s): Hunan, Zhangjiajie
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wonder
N. Lee

N. Lee

Reviewed on May 8, 2015

1:  Our travel consultant, Wonder Wang, was excellent. He promptly and completely answered all questions that I asked prior to the trip. Towards the end of the tour, a flight was cancelled with no prior notification to the fliers or to the tour company.  Through Mr. Wang, the problem was swiftly and professionally resolved, providing seats on the only remaining flight of the day, on a different airline, at no additional cost.

2:  We had 2 tour guides. The first was Jiang Yong, who led our tour during the several day stay in Lhasa.  He was personable and knowledgeable, providing information and answering all specific questions in a way that deepened and broadened understanding of Tibetan culture and customs.  Although the attractions on the tour were obviously amazing, it was his reverent-patient presentations/explanations that made the visit so much more meaningful.  The second tour guide was Lob Sang, who led a partial day tour in Xining at the Ta'er/Kumbum Monastery.  There was not sufficient time in the tour to develop a personable relationship with him, but he was professional in every way.  And it might be noted, it was he who importantly was able to best convey the problem with the flight cancellation, dealing each with airline personnel of the cancelling airline, airline personnel of the airline providing later in day service, and with Mr. Wang of the tour company for the purchase of tickets.  At his insistence, he remained with us until the ticket-purchase could be verified.

3:  The tour was simply amazing. I've read many books about Tibet, but this for me was a lifetime journey to personally appreciate Tibetan culture in reality. The planning, the tour guides, the attractions…all were appropriately fitted into a specifically busy schedule which included other travel commitments. Our tour group was just 4 people plus the guide and driver, enabling both a broad array of questions and no difficulty in hearing responses and other information.

I would have a difficult time choosing among travel photos taken, and yet, I doubt that any I'd send would add to your inventory in a meaningful way. Just know that I would heartily recommend the tour to others, noting that a fair amount of climbing is essential to enjoy the attractions. Also, tour participants should be mindful that all of China is on one time zone, if other China travels are planned as well.

Thanks for your excellent tour services. 

N. Lee

Destination(s): Tibet, Qinghgai, Xining
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Other
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Mrs. Lena Fernandes

Mrs. Lena Fernandes

Canada

Reviewed on January 15, 2015

Hello Wonder,

Below is the copy of letter we wrote to your Manager, Karen. We are very grateful to you for your wonderful Professional work done for us when we were in China.

By the way, has the gift we sent you - did you receive it yet?  It is nearly 2 months. We are losing hope by now and feel that this this must have been confiscated as we sent cash. It was too complicated to send money orders or transfers to China. As explained to us, you would have to go to Hong Kong to cash it. There was no order way we could think of which would be feasible for you.

I am thinking now. We paid for our trip through Pay Pal. Would this work if we sent you something personal through your Company Pay Pal account - just for you? We really want to do this, no matter how small it is. Let us know. Also, please confirm to us your personal postal address. Where all your other mail is delivered to you.  Is this the same address where you reside? 

Take care,

Mrs. Lena Fernandes

Destination(s):
Date of Experience: January 1, 1970
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Wonder

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