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Don
USA
- Reviewed on April 21, 2024
Hi Tracy,
The tour was EXCELLENT!
Jamie in Beijing was a 10 Star Guide, the best guide I have ever experienced. (I have used about 40 guides in the last 6 years.) He spoiled us with his attention to details and his concern for our interest. He arranged for a wheelchair for me on the 2nd day as I was having an issue walking that day. It was a temporary issue, but Jamie was the one that suggested get a wheelchair and he pushed me around all day. All the other guides did an excellent job. The tours selected were very good and we enjoyed all the attractions.
When we arrived in Chengdu, our guide, Bay had presents (Chopsticks, Bookmarks, & Panda Bears) for us and that was appreciated by the wives.
All the hotels were 4 stars and we enjoyed each and everyone. Novotel Xinqiao was our favorite.
The restaurants and homes that we visited were very good.
The river cruise was very nice, we upgraded to premium cabins once we got on the boat at a much less cost than if we had booked the premium cabins in the beginning. The food on the boat was ok, but we felt it could have been much better.
The transportation was very good with plenty of room for the 6 of us and baggage.
The pickups and drop offs were good
After each guide we were asked to fill out a rating sheet and give it back to the guide, I personally would prefer a different way of giving my review. It was uncomfortable handing the guide back an evaluation, even though our evaluations were very good. Maybe an email survey after each hand off.
I would recommend that China Discovery raise the suggested tip amount for your guides. We tipped 3 to 4 times the suggested amount but others may not.
The other tour companies I have used in the last 2 years have suggested (US Dollar) $8 to $10 per day per person for the guide and $5 to $7 per day for the driver.
I was very pleased with the quality of the hotels, meals, guides, transportation and communication.
Don
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