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
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
Suat

Suat

Malaysia

Reviewed on October 20, 2023

Hi Leo,

Thanks for arranging a great trip. The places visited and time spent in each city was just right. The guides and drivers were excellent. The train arrangement was just as expected. We highly recommend this itinerary for anyone who is looking to experience Uighur food and culture.

Suat

Destination(s): Kasghar, Kuqa, Turpan, Urumqi, Xinjiang, Silk Road
Date of Experience: October 8, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Leo
Adrian

Adrian

Australia

Reviewed on October 19, 2023

Hello Leo

I have just come back to Brisbane.

Thank you very much for organizing such an enjoyable trip for us. I have been to China many times, this is the best trip for me.

The hotels were very good (except for maybe 1). The food was excellent and the guides were very friendly, knowledgeable and patient with us.

The places the guides took us to were very interesting and beautiful...full of history.

I would like to say a special thank you to the guides who made our trip so enjoyable...

Joe - very knowledgeable, patient and looked after us very well.

Ben - helped us get porridge when a few of us were sick with food poisoning.

Frank - loved his humour and knowledge of Lanzhou. Also very helpful with helping us use the washing machine on the last day.

Sally - she is so helpful and made sure we were warm. Also very helpful in rearranging pour trains to Jiayuguan.

Aisha - very good knowledge about the places went and arranged good food for us.

Siddiq - very helpful, good sense of humor and we enjoyed his company very much.

Cathy is also very good and knowledgeable, very passionate about being a guide. She gave us good tips on how to go to the nearby market in Dunhuang and Turpan.

Once again, thank you very much Leo and thank you to China Discovery for such a memorable trip.

Adrian

Destination(s): Shanghai, Luoyang, Henan, Xian, Shaanxi, Qinghai, Gansu, Xinjiang, Silk Road
Date of Experience: October 19, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Leo
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
Michael

Michael

Malaysia

Reviewed on October 16, 2023

Hi Rita,

My honest opinions below:

1. How do you comment your tour arrangements?
a) I think it is a well planned tour for us. From the beginning, I did mention that we are more focused on the cities and does not like too much travels on road. In this respect I think the travels are ok and still manage to give us a flavor of Xinjiang. For my group, I think the only ‘complaints’ were the hotels in Kashgar and Urumqi, a little on the unsatisfactory side (bed was too hard). The hotel in Turpan, being a smaller city unexpectedly was better. Both guides were knowledgeable and speak good English. Aishah even change some of our itinerary after understanding our group’s needs (we were not overly keen on museums). A great shoutout to the driver during our time in Urumqi and Turpan . Even though we did not talked too much but he was always smiling and very corteous to our group. We enjoyed the time in Kashgar’s old city, the bazaar, Heaven Lake and Mountains and Turpan Jiaohe ancient city. Other than that, it was the food, the culture that we enjoyed.

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

3. Your general opinion on us?
a) We were of course a bit cautious prior to booking and paying because we are not sure of the company (China Discovery vs Bamboo for eg) but I think the explanation given by you and the reviews from other international clients of yours does help. Coming to Chengdu first, we were not sure if things will kick off well from there but it did (only exception was the wrong flight details given to Aishah for her to pick us up at Urumqi airport)

5. Do you have any suggestions on improving our services?
a) My suggestion will be to reply as promptly as possible. Due to one of my friend’s last minute change of plans, we had to make arrangement for his changed flights, hotel etc. We were not sure if some of the cost can be recouped especially if it passed certain deadlines. In the end, we manage to recoup some. Also, it help to allay concerns from my friend.

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

Regards,

Michael

Destination(s): Chengdu, Sichuan, Kashgar, Turpan, Urumqi, Xinjiang, Silkd Road
Date of Experience: October 5, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Rita
Mike

Mike

New Zealand

Reviewed on October 11, 2023

Hi Rita,

This is to advise that Linda and I had a most enjoyable Silk Road tour. We have have traveled to over 50 countries over the years, and count this holiday as one of the best we have experienced overall. The itinerary was perfect as was the places we visited. Our tour guides were excellent with their manner, knowledge and professionalism. All the hotels were very good, although the cleanliness and breakfasts at Tianyuan Hotel in Kashgar could have been better. This may be due to it seemingly catering more for local Chinese tourists. If we did it the tour again we would have liked to add an extra day in Dunhuang to do more exploring the sights.

Another thing we noticed, is the railway stations where we caught the bullet trains (Xining/Zhangye/Dunhuang) that there were few up and down lifts, as we and others struggled to get suitcases up and down steps and adjacent ramps.

All and all a great holiday, which we have recommended to friends.

Best regards

Mike

Destination(s): Xining, Qinghai, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Gansu, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar, Xinjiang, Silk Road
Date of Experience: September 13, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Koichiro

Koichiro

Japan

Reviewed on October 1, 2023

Hi Rita,

Thanks to your wonderful coordination, weather is perfect, scenery is exceptionally good, this trip has been given me absolutely great moment !

Koichiro

Destination(s): Tashkurghan, Kashgar, Xinjiang, Silk Road
Date of Experience: October 1, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Rita
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
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
Shane

Shane

UK

Reviewed on February 28, 2023

Hi Rita

Thanks for tickets. Good hotel, wonderful tour guide. On our way now to Heavenly Lake.Akmet was a fantastic guide for us in Turpan. His English was perfect. And his knowledge was outstanding. We have had the most wonderful holiday. The tour guides have been fantastic. Especially Sadik in kashgar. All 3 were very professional and knowledgeable. Our experience in xinjiang has been the best we have hadn't in China. So, thank you for our tour of xinjiang.

Trip to Urumqi, Turpan, Kashgar and Tashkurgan. Had a fantastic 11 day tour of Xinjiang Province. Wonderful local guides who were extremely knowledgeable about their areas. Breathtaking scenary wherever we went, especially the road trip to Tashkurgan! Would definately return to Xinjiang and go to many more places that we haven’t visited.

Destination(s): Xinjiang, Urumqi, Kashgar, Turpan
Date of Experience: January 29, 2023
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Rita
Lisa

Lisa

USA

Reviewed on August 22, 2022

Hi Wonder,

I realized I never really sent my comments on the trip. Overall, we had a fabulous time and we were so lucky that we had no COVID restrictions during our travels. Gulnur and Jackie were particularly good guides- I’d recommend them again. We also really liked the hotels in Turpan and Dunhuang. (The one in Urumqi was less comfortable, but fine) Dunhuang was the star stop for us. Loved Mogao grottoes, was a great anniversary. The only site we would have skipped was the grasslands near Zhangye. With current COVID changes, there’s really not much to do there right now. I understand that normally you can ride horses and do other things. Anyway, thanks again for a great trip!

Lisa

Destination(s): Xinjiang, Urumqi, Kashgar, Turpan, Dunhuang, Zhangye, Gansu, Silk Road
Date of Experience: July 23, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Mahi

Mahi

India

Reviewed on August 9, 2022

Wonder,

Glad to know we left Urumqi safely and on time, thanks for all your help!! This trip was indeed fun.. Will surely suggest to others.

Mahi

Destination(s): Xinjiang, Urumqi, Kashgar, Turpan, Silk Road
Date of Experience: August 2, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Emma

Emma

UK

Reviewed on July 28, 2022

Hey Wonder.

I had an amazing time on the trip. The tour guides and drivers were amazing. Mohammed for the first 3 days in Kashgar was an amazing tour guide. He was charismatic and very knowlegeable with lots of interesting stories to tell. I think he is a very good guide. Very organised trip and the hotel in Urumqi was fantastic. Can you pass on my good feedback about Mohammed to the company. Everyone in my group really liked him as our guide

Emma

Destination(s): Kashgar, Turpan, Urumqi, Xinjiang, Silk Road
Date of Experience: July 21, 2022
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Wonder
Sina

Sina

Germany

Reviewed on October 5, 2021

Hi Tracy,

thanks a lot. We arrived safely in Beijing. Everything went good. Thanks for organizing the trip. It was great experience and we enjoyed it…. If in the future karakul lake and the other areas are opening please let us know… many greetings

Barbara

Destination(s): Urumqi, Turpan, Kashgar, Xinjiang, Silk Road
Date of Experience: September 28, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as
Tour Customized by: Tracy
Ljiljana

Ljiljana

German

Reviewed on August 1, 2021

Hi Vivien,

The trip is very good we like it very much.

Ljiljana

Destination(s): Xining, Qinghai Lake, Tongren, Xiahe, Lanzhou, Zhangye, JIyuguan, Dunhuang, Urumqi, Turpan, Kashgar, Xinjiang, Silk Road, Gansu
Date of Experience: July 23, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Vivien
Natalia

Natalia

Denmark

Reviewed on July 27, 2021

Hello Vivien,

All good. Thank you for organizing the trip. It was fantastic.

Natalia

Destination(s): Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Uruqmi, Turpan, Kashgar, Xinjiang, Silk Road, Gansu
Date of Experience: July 15, 2021
Trip Type: Traveled as Families
Tour Customized by: Vivien
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
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
Florian

Florian

France

Reviewed on October 9, 2020

Hi Johnson,

Here are my answers.

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

Yes, very reactive and we were able to custom made our trip and even modify it during the trip due to some unexpected change in Fuyin.

2. How do you comment on your tour arrangements?

Since we work together on the route we can only say that it match our requirement and you help us to build the itinerary for a great photography tour.

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

Yes sure i will specially communication was good and have good follow up during the trip

4. Your general opinion on us?

Great driver and able to manage the complexity of Xinjiang county specially for foreigners and numerous checkpoints. Very good reactivity on last day and good suggestions on avoid additional unnecessary trouble due to covid situation even we are in China since february 2020

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

Since everything was clear and yes it's also a good chance to meet this driver i don't have suggestions. Probably some hotels have included breakfast.

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?

You can pick up some of my photos but need to keep photos with trademarks.

www.floriandelalee.com

https://www.behance.net/Flowrian

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

If you want another testimony on tripadvisor please send me the link but i don't want to be contact by customer. If i have people interested i will share your wechat contact.

Destination(s): Urumqi, Urho, Kanas, Fuyun, Karamay, Urumqi, Turpan, Xinjiang, Silk Road
Date of Experience: September 27, 2020
Trip Type: Traveled as Friends
Tour Customized by: Johnson

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