Dear Carol,

While recovering from jet lag we often found ourselves traveling again through China with the many images still floating in our brains.

I had never used China travel depot before and didn't know quite what to expect, but after our initial meeting in Shanghai, I felt we were in good hands. You guides and drivers were always punctual and knowledgeable. Our biggest surprise came when we visited a little known city to us, Chongqing, and found a charming metropolis of 30 million people. Our guide went over and above to show us her city and planned outings she thought we would enjoy. She had never been out of Chongqing but her English was excellent and spoke like a native.

I appreciate your handling of our travel affairs at each city throughout our journey. The hotels were excellent and comfortable. The breakfasts at the hotels were very good and offered a variety of choice. This was an excellent start since not all the offerings at the pre-planned restaurants were very appetizing. Although all the restaurants appeared clean and efficient, they lacked the local flavor and variety of local specialties that we sought. They were operated mainly for tourists and we had better experiences at local restaurants.

I regret we didn't have more time at the Forbidden City. Our guide was anxious to cover everything in the itinerary, but that deserved more time. I also regret not visiting the Ming Tombs which I felt should have been included but not for the lofty sum quoted us. I guess that will be left for our next adventure. The Peking Opera and a Peking Dinner would also have been a good addition to our itinerary.

Thank you for all your help and I hope these comments will help the next visitor. Wishing all the best and pleasant travels in the future.

Regards,

Marianne Pantin
UK