Dear Angela,

We are safely back from our trip and are now at home in the UK reflecting on our adventure. China Highlights were the most expensive quote I received for a private tour but I decided to pay the extra for the following reasons:

1. Your office was close to our hotel in Guilin. 2. You replied very quickly to each question and every change of plan.3. Each itinery was very detailed.

The local untouched villages were wonderful and a joy to photograph. We were able (with some translation from Michael) to photograph local people - and Michael got their names for us so that when we show our photos we can say who the people are. The most exciting part was probably taking the bamboo raft from Gonglong Bridge to Aishan. Not only was it fun but the sun was setting and the light on the river and mountains was beautiful.

Attractions:We would love to share our photos with you, and I'll send some soon. Our trip was Hong Kong - Guilin - Hong Kong - Shenzhen - Hong Kong. Overall it was a great trip. Denise says it was the best holiday ever and we will definatly come back one day. I guess the river cruise is a must for any visitor and we are no exception. But also we took 2 bamboo raft trips, one from Yangdi to Xingping and another from Gonglong Bridge to Aishan. A favorite for me was the view at sunset from Gonglong Bridge.

Our guide was Michael. It was clear from our first meeting that he was an educated man with a command of the English language. We warmed to Michael because of his flexibility so we were able to change our plans from time to time. Our objective was photography and I guess that there are few experts in the tour guide world in Guilin but Michael made a superb effort by getting a book on photography to study and even borrowing a camera to join in.

Our driver was polite and very safe. The car was comfortable and exactly right for the job and every day it was very clean. We boooked our own hotel - the Sheraton in Guilin. The pavilions and lakes in Guilin are lovely but we came to photograph the hills and we would have been better off in Yangshuo.

 I would recommend your company to  friends or colleagues. Different people look for different things so its hard to make firm recommendations - but obviously the boat trip from Guilin to Yangshuo. Some of our best photos are taken in some of the small villages Yangdi, Xingping, Daxu and Ping An village. I would recommend all of these to other photographers. All of our meals were great from McFound to the restaurant in Ping An. Fantastic food. Michael also recommended a restaurant in Guilin, GLR, which we tried one evening - also great food. I would be willing provide my name and contact details as a reference.

Best Regards Paul

• Client's Information: Paul Michael, Bristol, United Kingdom
• Tour Starting Dates: November 13, 2007
• Tour Itinerary: 5 Days Hong Kong, Guilin, Yangshuo, Longji Tour
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