Aug 13,2008

Dear Travel China Guide,

Please find my trip evaluation below:

I thought the time spent was about just right. There was long enough at each sight to see everything but not long enough to become bored. There was also so many sights packed into each day I thought it was excellent overall.

I thought the meals were good overall although not too much choice for a non meat eater. I would recommend the Dumpling Banquet in Xi'an as the best meal to try.

All guides on every section of the tour were superb. I felt all were extrememly knowledgeable and their english was excellent throughout. They were also very open to all questions, helpful and conscientious at all times.

The drivers and vehicles were good, always on time, safe and clean. I thought the transport was very well organised for our tour.

I would like to say that the guides we spent the most time with during the tour - David in Beijing, Ruth in Xi'an and Vivienne in Shanghai were all really good. As mentioned above, all were extremely knowledgeable on their cities, sights and facts. They were always friendly and helpful and gave good advice on activites outside of the tour, such as nightlife!! We also appreciated the time they spent to write down directions for us to give to taxi drivers etc as this is a must for any non Chinese speaker!!

One thing that was commented on by the group was that the guides should be given the opportunity to eat along with the group. While I realise the guide/driver may not wish to eat with the group I think it would be nice for them to have the choice at least.

P.S - Tell Ruth to e-mail me, she has my e-mail address!!!!

The tour of China was superb. It has certainly changed our thoughts on China and its people. I would urge anyone who has not yet visited China to do so, its changing fast!! Travel China Guide made the tour for us. Excellent organisation, guides and above all -great value for money. If I return to China (and I certainly plan to) I will be using Travel China Guide due to this tour being so good. We have already recommended the company to family, friends and collegues!! We would like to thank Travel China Guide for making our trip so enjoyable and look forward to returning to China in the future.

Many thanks,

Ross Clark

(Also sent on behalf of James Fenwick).