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Dear Maggie,

Thanks your email. Sorry for not coming back earlier for comments but since returning back to Mauritius there was a backload of work for me to clear.

Actually, we have had a pleasurable and memorable trip.

The guides we got in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing were very helpful, well versed in the history and culture of the different cities. They were always on time which I have greatly appreciated since this shows their seriousness. The drivers were really cool and calm even when they are stuck in traffic jams, specially in Beijing.

The hotels in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing were great. However, it's only in Shanghai, that Eileen, our guide, gave us a map of Shanghai in English. So, it was easy for us for move around. Both in Guangzhou and Beijing, we could not get a map in English. Maybe if you could provide visitors with a map of the city or a taxi book. I have got one for Ningbo which is excellent in English; it would have been easier for us to move around. The main problem my family encountered was the fact that people in China be it in shops or restaurants cannot understand how come that we look like Chinese (actually we are overseas Chinese, my grand-parents are from Meixian) but cannot read or speak Chinese!!!!!! Fortunately my wife can speak mandarin and is fluent in Hakka but she cannot really read Chinese.

The different lunches offered were excellent and tasty. Eileen and Candy were a great help when coming to make a choice since in some restaurants the menus are only in Chinese and even if there are photos, it's sometimes difficult to guess what's in the dish. The buffet in Guangzhou was really amazing.

The visits are fine. However, the 1st and 2nd day in Beijing were really exhausting for us so much walking. It was very hot and crowd. Maybe in summer, a whole day visit is too much, a half-day would be more suitable, especially for middle/old aged tourists. Or a visit to Tiananmen/Forbidden City in the morning and after lunch another place where it's calmer. We were so exhausted that on the 3rd day we have cancelled the Lama Temple. We have preferred it to staying in the shopping mall where we had our lunch, strolling around where at least we have got air-conditioning. Then we went on the Hutong where we were driven on a long way in rickshaws!!!!!!

On the whole, I can say that our trip was very pleasant and memorable. If ever, we intend visiting China again, (will have to start my Chinese lessons first!!!!) no need to say we will again book through your Company and already we are recommending your services to our friends and relatives.

Thank you for everything.

Regards

K C S Kong Thoo Lin
  • Name: Mr. KON LIN, Ms. YAM LIN & Mr. DAMIEN LIN
  • From: Mauritius
  • E-mail: intnet.mu|kcs.kong
  • ltinerary: 10 Days Standard Visit of Shanghai - Guangzhou - Beijing
  • Date: 8/4/2014
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