My favorite way To Tour China
Lily O

Lily O

USA

Reviewed on April 5, 2025

I have been visiting China for many years and this was my first time depending on a travel agency, Chengdu Bamboo International Tours Co., in China. I picked it from a general web inquiry I sent and it is one of three companies responded to my inquiry. I went to Guiling, Yongshuo, Longsheng, Lonji Rice Terrace, Li River Cruise, Chongqing where I visited Wulong Fairy Mountain , Wulong Karst Geology Park . Dazu Rock Carvings and all the attractions in the city; completing my journey with a river cruise through the three gorges down Yangtze river. The length of my trip was from March 8 till March 22. During this time I had to leverage China's bullet train to travel from one place to another. I was extremely satisfied with my choice of method to tour this time. One initial discussion with my highly efficient, professional, knowledgeable travel agent - Ms. Reya Lei. She understands my needs and proposed itinerary based on my interests. several written communications to solidify my final itinerary. She is highly responsive in answering my questions in writing. The local guides she picked were professional, experienced and best of all they were all proud of their jobs and eager to provide the customer services possible. Additionally, these guides are very flexible and alway accommodating my requests. I highly recommend using this method to tour China if you prefer a more intimate experience. I am already thinking where to visit 2026.

Some suggestions: 1. Decide the time and general locations you are interested when contacting them. 2. Be clear to let her know your interests - in my case, I did not want big cities , nor shopping but prefer nature and hiking. 3. Give her some idea how you want to travel - type of accommodations, method of traveling from one city to another - I picked bullet train, no flights. 4. be sure to check weather forecast before you go - in my case , I was well prepared for light rain; cold and hot weather. Hope htis is helpful to hose who read this.

Destination(s): Guilin, Yangshuo, Guangxi, Chongqing, Yangtze River
Date of Experience: March 8, 2025
Trip Type: Traveled as Solo
Tour Customized by: Reya

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