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  • Paul B
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Kiki was amazing. She was so friendly and helpful but really interesting. She was only too happy to answer questions and we learnt so much about China and its culture.
    Written 31 October 2024
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  • Michael M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great food experience with Patrick on our first night in Shanghai. Despite the rain we went from place to place tasting authentic Shanghainese dishes from mooncakes to the great variety of dumplings, ticking off many of the must try local dishes. Patrick was very engaging, full of information and truly passionate about food. A great evening, but come with an empty stomach!
    Written 31 October 2024
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  • 125clivej
    3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent tour with Tom. Very knowledgeable. Just the right amount of commentary then you get some time to explore each location before moving to the next place. Quite a bit of driving between locations which is ok because you get to look at the city. A fair amount of walking so wear good shoes and dress for the season. Very hot and humid in September. Lunch was great. Nothing too scary for a westerner.
    We started at 8am and was back at hotel around 3.30pm but we were only a group of 3 so larger groups may take a little longer.
    Silk ‘factory’ at the end is a little bit of a hard sell but you don’t need to buy anything. Don’t feel obligated !
    Fantastic clean and safe city.
    Written 28 September 2024
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  • Carmen F
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our tour to Suzhou was great. We were able to visit lots of places in just one day trip by bullet train from Shanghai. Our tour guide, Roy, was very nice and gave us lots of interesting information.
    Written 29 October 2024
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  • uscermd
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Kalvin was great. Spoke perfect English. He was born and raised in Shanghai and brings a personal touch to his stories as he explains the historical significance of each building along the Bund. You have to go at night to see the lights. Definite must for couples!
    Written 27 September 2024
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  • Bagirathi V
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dear friends, I had china trip recently and very much amazed about the historical places and growth of china. In Shanghai my trip was accompanied by @sophieLee and she is very good, caring and friendly. She cooperated well and made all arrangements including food as per our preference. It was nice trip.
    Highly recommend Ms Sophie Lee as tour guide for your Shanghai trip
    Written 1 November 2024
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  • Christopher H
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Tour guide was amazing. She was patient and had the best tips and tricks to explore the city further. The water town was as great as it could be.
    Written 31 October 2024
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  • James M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I went on this bike tour my first day in Shanghai to help me get oriented with the city. The tour guide, Ellen, was very informative and friendly. The bike I used was easy to ride, the stops on the tour were well curated and enjoyable, and I felt like I learned a lot while having fun. I highly recommend this tour.
    Written 20 October 2024
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  • TMLee2014
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia73 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing day exploring charming Suzhou highlights. Love the historical rich buildings & gardens. Lovely! Thanks to Berlin who shares lots of interesting info.
    Written 24 October 2024
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  • Ben Chia
    Singapore, Singapore55 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent day trip with our guide Snow, whom we had great rapport with and took excellent care of us - especially appreciated since I had my preggy wife and preschooler along with me. We were driven from our hotel to take the high speed rail from Hongqiao station to Hangzhou East station, and from there we had a fabulous time at the West Lake (Xihu), soaking in the remarkable scenery and chilling leisurely onboard the boat on the legendary and romantic West lake. Lunch was a sumptuous spread at Green Tea restaurant where we indulged in local Hangzhou delicacies, in particular dishes infused with the famous one-and-only OG Hangzhou Long Jing tea. The fish was fresh, chicken delicate and soup homely. 9.5/10 for the meal. We had some flexibility as we opted for less strenuous route and viewed a Longjing tea plantation before we were en route to Hefang Street and then back to Shanghai to beat the traffic. Train rides onboard the high speed rail were comfortable throughout and toilets were available in the cabins. Overall a perfect and enjoyable day trip that I would highly recommend! Especially with such a dedicated, knowledgeable and service focused guide like Snow. 💯
    Written 17 October 2024
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  • Canberrareviews
    Sunshine Coast, Australia124 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing! Impossible! How did they do that? Superlatives fail me. Superb acrobatics were only enhanced by the light show and the clever stagecraft. I have seen acrobatic shows before but this exceeds all expectations. A not-to-be-missed experience that puts the icing on any visit to Shanghai.
    Written 29 October 2024
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  • Jacob Z
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    10/10 experience with Jade. They were very good at communicating and accommodating my last minute booking. The food, drinks and scenery were amazing. Jade took us to spots that we would never have found as visitors, and we loved having her with us. Will definitely be coming back to try their other tours on my next visit.
    Written 26 October 2024
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  • Danyyyela
    Palermo, Italy18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a wonderful trip with Sunny and we learned a lot about the Chinese culture and the local tradition. Her English is perfect and she is very knowledgeable and patient. All the tour was really interesting, the places, the history, the buildings, the boat tour and the food as well.
    I highly recommend this tour
    Written 27 October 2024
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  • Kamil_travel
    Zurich, Switzerland49 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    No chance to access the observation deck with the tickets provided. Very unclear message how to exchange a bar code to QR code. Finally managed to enter but it was after contacting the support center.
    Written 30 August 2024
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