My trip to China was absolutely amazing! From the bustling streets of Beijing to the stunning landscape of Guilin, every moment was filled with incredible sights and experiences. The local guides were knowledgeable and friendly. It was a perfect mix of history, cutlure, and adventure.
Excellent!!The service delivered for our tour of China exceeded our expectations. We say that as we added additional days before and after the programmed tour. All the guides were excellent and oversaw all our check ins for hotels, flights and train journeys.
The trip was great, everything was very smooth, and well taken care of. I must also really thank you for helping with the train tickets last minute, you were a great help! I was quite worried haha.
The guide you provided, Lhakdon, was excellent. She is a very warm person, and genuinely helpful. For example, my father broke his spectacles accidentally one night, and I messaged her at 9pm asking if she had super-glue or knew a place to buy new spectacles. The next morning she turned up at 9 am with a tube of super glue, and we were able to fix the spectacles! She really went above and beyond to help us.
She always made sure we were comfortable and taken care of, at restaurants she would stop eating and come over to help us order food, get utensils, get drinks etc. service standard is very high.
Lhakdon also helped us outside of the tour time, brought us to various shops, to look for specific items we wanted. These shops were also cheaper and better in quality than the usual tourist traps. Places where locals would buy from.
The driver Pen Pal was also good, a friendly guy. Though he didn't speak English, we could converse in Mandarin. His driving was very safe, smooth ride all the way. No speeding, no sudden acceleration/braking/swerving. Great driver!
Please express the thanks and appreciation from my Dad and I to Lhakdon and the driver. If my friends or I ever go to Tibet again we will definitely request for them again!
Have a layover in Guangzhou? Why not use the time to explore the vibrant city of Guangzhou?
This half-day guided tour helps you make full use of your time as you visit the highlights in the city. On the tour, admire the traditional architecture of the Chen Clan Academy and explore Haixinsha Island as well as the Canton Tower and the Canton Opera House.
This half-day layover tour starts from the meeting point (China Southern Airlines Accommodation Counter, close to Gate No. 50 of Arrival Hall on Ground Level, Terminal 2, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) at 8:30 am. An English-speaking tour guide will pick you up and escort you to the city highlights of Guangzhou.
First, head to the Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family, famed for its exquisite craftsmanship in wood, stone, and brick carving and metalwork. The special historical, artistic and scientific aspects of the temple have made it an important site in Guangzhou. Your guide with provide with the necessary context to help you understand the Guangdong architecture and its profound history.
Continue to Haixinsha Island, bordered by Zhujiang New Town on the north and the Pearl River on the south. You might recognize the location as the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 Asian Games. There you will see the Canton Tower and the Canton Opera House and will have enough time to take amazing photos of Guangzhou's iconic architectural landmark.
End the tour with a taste of Canton. Enjoy a delicious, bit-sized Cantonese style dim sum lunch at a local restaurant before leaving for the airport. You'll be transferred to airport, but please make sure you have enough time to catch the departure flight. Generally, the departure time should be later than 4:30 pm.