Testimonials
Following our return from our exciting tour of China we felt we should write to share a few highlights with you. Everything went like clockwork from start to finish, despite the best efforts of British Airways cabin crew to disrupt things. There was so much to see and clearly we needed the support of top quality local and national guides to make sure it all knitted together. We certainly got it at every port of call, Gu in Shanghai, Herbert on the Cruise, Coco in Chengdu and Annie in Beijing were tremendous. Please pass on our thanks to them, and to the support staff of drivers. Above all huge thanks must go to your top class National Guide in Kathy Wang. This lady is extra, extra special in all she does. Annie told us all about the four national treasures of China. We must say that Kathy Wang has to be the fifth and probably outshone the first four in many ways. Her knowledge of her beloved China allied to her willingness to help and supports were outstanding. Overall you can be assured that we will happily recommend Wendy Wu tours to others.
Mr and Mrs Hearne - Majestic Yangtze May 2010
My husband and myself, having just returned from a tour of Shanghai, Xian and Beijing with Wendy Wu Tours, would like you to know how much we enjoyed our holiday. The hotels chosen were exceptional, the food first class, the entertainments we were taken to very diverse and well appreciated and everything ran like clockwork. Our guides, National (Cindy) and Local (Oliver, Diana and Jason) carried out their jobs with enthusiasm and humor, particularly Jason in Beijing, and without their commitment our enjoyment of the holiday would not have been the success it was. We will most certainly recommend your tours to anyone looking to go to China and maybe we will join you again in the future. Thank you for a most memorable time.
Mr and Mrs Falshaw - A China Experience September 2009
Dear Wendy Wu Tours, I am writing to thank you for yet another wonderful holiday. As on my two previous Wendy Wu tours I was most impressed by the streamlined delivery – the holiday itself was excellent and included many varied activities. A highlight was the wonderful boat trip on Halong Bay. The boat was spacious and not crowded, the food and accommodation excellent. As the lone British Traveller on this tour, I was somewhat worried about the 36 hours in Bangkok. However, I need not have worried – I was looked after most royally by the ‘Destination Asia’ guide, Tony, who was outstanding. He saw me settled in the hotel and then took me to a bank, a supermarket and the train station. He also called in the hotel later that day to see that all was well. I booked two trips with him – an evening at a wonderful show at the Siam Niramit theatre and a trip to the Royal Palace. I would heartily recommend both these activities. The show rivalled the wondrous show on the lake at Guilin which was choreographed by the gentleman who organised the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. I cannot praise it too highly. Thank you once again for a fantastic holiday, looking forward to another.
Mrs Sides - Angkor to the Bay September 2009
I feel I must write and tell you what a wonderful holiday we have just had with your tour company. Thanks must go to many local guides from Jason in Beijing to Julian in Shanghai but most of all to our National Escort Landy Cui who met us at Beijing airport with a warm and genuine smile and then waved us goodbye at Shanghai airport with the same smile. Landy was a real pleasure to have as our guide throughout our tour as she was so knowledgeable, helpful and her English was excellent. She was very proud to show us and tell us about the different parts and cultures of her country, which is so fascinating, exciting, and beautiful. We now have hundreds of photos and many, many minutes of video to remind us of wonderful people and places such as the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, Xian with the Terracotta Army, The beautiful and cuddly Panda's, the majestic Yangtze river, the breathtakingly beautiful scenery of Li River and Guilin and so much more. I could go on and on but I will close now with yet another thanks to Wendy Wu Tours and yet another to our wonderful National Escort and now hopefully friend, Landy Cui.
Mr and Mrs David Harrison - Magnificent China August 2009
Firstly I would like to say that we had an absolutely fabulous and unforgettable experience. The whole trip was extremely well organised and everything ran very smoothly. China is a wonderful country and we were able to experience many of its amazing sights. All the local guides were friendly, helpful and informative. I was particularly impressed by the way that travel was organised - coaches were always ready and waiting (again with friendly and helpful drivers) and guides always ready to whisk us off to the next adventure.
One person that really contributed to our enjoyment of the trip was our national guide Emmanuel (Tian Chao) who was so genuinely friendly, nothing was too much trouble for him. Even when he was caring for a sick group member, he still managed to look after everybody else, organising food when our plane was delayed due to poor weather and generally making sure everyone was happy. He helped our group to bond and we have all made some lasting friendships thanks to him. He really is a credit to Wendy Wu and is a true ambassador to his country!
We were pleased with all the hotels that we stayed in. However, one disappointed was that we often had a twin room rather than a double. All of our meals were delicious! Tables and staff were always ready for us and we were able to sample many different dishes.
We were very happy with the itinerary. I appreciate that much thought has gone into organising excursions so that visitors can see as much as possible. However, I would have liked to spend more time at the Great Wall (even if it meant missing something else). I would have liked to have spent half a day at the wall, maybe travelling further from the city to see a different part. For many of our group this was the main attraction of China and it would have been nice to see more.
We would be grateful if you could pass on our thanks to all the staff involved with our trip, but particularly Emmanuel. We have no hesitation in recommending Wendy Wu to others and hope to be booking another holiday with you in the future.
Well done everybody and thank you!
Mr and Mrs Murrells - Wonders of China July 2009
We returned from China on the 19th May 2008 after a wonderful holiday. I am writing to let you know how well our Tour Captain Zoe and our local guide Judith coped when we were in the devastating earthquake. Judith managed to find us food when there was nowhere open and Zoe made us all feel safe and secure. I am sure that these two young girls would be extremely worried about their own families and also frightened themselves but they always put our needs first.
Mr and Mrs J Smith - Grand Yangtze May 2008
We wish to congratulate you on the helpful information you gave us before leaving for our tour and the excellent arrangements which were made which ensured that we had a very enjoyable holiday in China. Everything ran very smoothly without any problems. We feel that our special appreciation goes to the efficient work of our tour guide - Maggie Huang - who carried out her duties with every consideration to the group and enabled us all to experience the beauty and wonder of the places we visited.
Mr and Mrs Field - Ancient China April 2008
The tour was an awe-inspiring, once in a lifetime experience, which will remain in our memories with absolute pleasure. From our initial arrival in beautiful Shanghai to our departure from Kunming everything was arranged for our maximum pleasure and comfort. All our guides were so caring, friendly and knowledgeable that our satisfaction was guaranteed from the outset. We would like to particularly recommend the beautiful Sarah, our Tour Captain, Peggy in Shanghai and Vincent on our Yangtze Cruise. The choice of hotels and special shows was much appreciated and we were very comfortable wherever we went.
Mr and Mrs Cran - Classic China October 2007
Dear Wendy, I returned on the 5th from your "Wonders of China" tour and must congratulate you on the organisation of this trip. I'm absolutely amazed how much we saw and did! All the local guides were good but I must pay particular attention to Gary, our Tour Captain, who was absolutely wonderful and looked after us so well from start to finish. I'm sure everyone would want him to be congratulated for his efforts. Thank you again for a truly great holiday.
Mrs Tester - Wonders of China October 2007
The tour from start to finish was very well organised and everything went smoothly. Our tour guide John was superb and looked after us excellently. Every city we visited had such a lot of interesting sights and history - the local guides had certainly done their homework. The holiday from start to finish is highly recommended. We haven't stopped talking about it since we've been back!
Mr and Mrs Stannard - China Highlights September 2007
Having just returned from your Dreams of Nature tour to China, I would like to say how much we enjoyed every minute of it. We had no idea China was such a beautiful country, in fact we found it completely stunning and as you say, a photographer’s dream. We really wanted to experience some of the real China and your tour certainly provided us with many wonderful memories. We feel you gave us an insight into their lives and customs away from the usual tourist attractions which was exactly what we had hoped for. A special mention must go to our National tour guide who travelled with us for the month and who did everything in her power to make sure we were well looked after, sometimes doing things which were 'above and beyond the call of duty'. So once again, thank you for a beautiful tour, lovely people, stunning locations, well organized, good guides. We already have your new brochure to see where we might travel to next year.
Mr & Mrs Dalton - Dreams of Nature May 2007
