Dear Karen,

Tour guides: I think that all the guides were particularly considerate and attentive. There are many examples! The guide in Lijiang ( although a young man ) reminded me of the high altitude and the necessity of sunscreen to protect from sunburn. The guide in Dali had heard that I did not want to be in the sun and on the boat trip on Lake Erhai, positioned chairs in the shade. Claire sand two beautiful songs! All guides were attentive that I had bottled water. They all took into consideration my wishes and were flexible. They all gave the feeling of wanting to share what they knew about their country and culture. Not at all the parroting information that you can get from some guides who recite what they have learned by heart! Of all the guides, Lisa in Dali was the most knowledgeable.House Lee in Lijiang was very knowledgeable and very good company. Claire in Guilin and Yangshou was quite young but has lots of potential, as does Mary in Shanghai. I was VERY impressed by the your immediate help in the predicament on March 31st in Kunming. The guide you sent was competent and very calm.

Attractions: As to the sights I visited: I found Lijiang and Dali the most interesting (and the road from one to the other), but especially the villages nearby ( Baisha and Shaxi and Xizhou ). I think that foreigners are intereted in the Chinese way of life whereas maybe the Chinese tourists know this and are more interested in tourist 'sites'. I had wanted to visit a small village but was told that it was too far.

I understood the choice better when I wanted to change restaurants in Dali. I understand that you are worried that your clients want very clean places. Personally, I find that the guides chose good restaurants where the hygiene is fine. Finally, I could not end my comments without thanking you, Karen, for your competence, patience and flexibility. It was not an easy trip to organize and you did an excellent job. Again, thank you! I will certainnly recomend China Highlights and yourself to friends.

Sincerely yours,

Jackie van aubel

• Client's Information: Jacqueline Marie, Belgium
• Tour Starting Dates: March 21, 2008
• Tour Itinerary: 19 Days Shanghai, Guilin, Yangshuo, Kunming, Lijiang, Dali Tour

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