We would like to share recent comments from just some of our very satisifed customers.
"I am pleased to give feedback on what truly has been a holiday of a lifetime. Generally speaking all of the travel arrangements were first class, the guides were very good and in a couple of cases were excellent, the hotels were very good indeed and the selection of sites we visited was excellent.
We have had a wonderful time and have many great memories of the things we have seen and the people we have met. The tour seems to be well thought out and we have learned many interesting things about the various ethnic minority groups in China. If we were ever to return to China I would have no hesitation in using China Links Travel and I would also recommend the company to friends and family.Thank you for making this holiday possible for us and good luck for the future."
Mr E Graham, August 2011
"We had a fantastic holiday, we all agreed its one of the best we've ever had. Thanks also for our birthday cake, it really was appreciated and was a lovely surprise.Our guides, Jayne in Xi'an and Tracey in Beijing were first class. Both were very knowledgeable and are able to pass on that knowledge in an easy to understand manner. Both were very cheerful and easy to be with.
The itinerary prepared for our trip was outstanding, we absolutely enjoyed every experience and would highly recommend your services - indeed I already have done so to members of my family. The meals and shows included were of a very high standard and again, we greatly enjoyed them. The transport throughout our holiday was excellent, always on time and very nice, friendly drivers.
All in all, we had the most fantastic time. China Links provide an excellent service, nothing was too much trouble even when I changed dates and wanted itinerary changes. I would highly recommend China Links to anyone wanting a great value for money holiday in China - I can only say thanks very much."
Ms G Harkins, August 2011
" Holiday was brilliant, all hotels were excellent with Beijing being the best out of them all. The Tour Guides were also brilliant, always on time and very knowledgable and did not miss anything out from the itinerary. Food again was good plenty of choice in the hotels. We would like to thank you for making a dream come true, the communication and help from yourselves was excellent and we will recommend you to friends and relatives."
Mr and Mrs Delbridge, June 2001
" Dear Helen, We had a fantastic time in China and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience so thank you for putting together such a comprehensive tour. The Victoria Cruise on the Yangtze was excellent. We were the only English people on board but we welcomed the opportunity to meet people from other parts of the world and also began to understand the difference in the Chinese Culture. Our guide in Chongqing was Ray and he was excellent, he knew exactly when the Pandas were going to appear at feeding time so we saw them well. Guilin - we really liked it here and the Li River Cruise, Amy was our guide and was exceptional her English was almost perfect with a very good accent. Our transport was consistently very good and the drivers also very good. Our food was good and we tried various local specialities. We enjoyed every moment of our time in China and would certainly book again."
Mr and Mrs Ryder Richardson, June 2011
"We had an amazing holiday in China. We were impressed with just about everything ! Hotels, meals, sightseeing and the shows were of very good quality. Our guides were excellent, especially Nicole in Beijing and Jacky in Xian. They did everything for us including checking us in for our flights and always courteous and very helpful. James in Shanghai was also very good. Dilip and I would like to thank you for organising this tour to China. We would certainly recommend your company to our friends and family."
Mr G Majumdar, May 2011
"Everything worked like clockwork, we were met on time at each leg of the journey. Our guide in Dali was wonderful, Sally met us at the airport in her beautiful traditional costume. Although we were only with her for one and a half days, she left the most lasting impression of all that is good about a tour guide. Secondly, Leo on the Lijiang section, he like Sally , was very gracious and informative. We have high praise for the Landscape Hotel in Dali and the Sanhe in Lijiang, both a delight to the eye and with delightful staff.
English friends in Hong Kong have asked for your details as they wish to travel around China before returning to the UK. Thank you for your attention to detail in providing us with a wonderful holiday, we will be recommending China Links Travel to our friends in the future."
Ms R Anktell-Jones, May 2011
"A brief note to say thank you for arranging our holiday in China. It all went very well without any problems and the guides were very good and Jacky in Xian was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed everywhere we went and learnt a great deal of the history and culture of an amazing country. We will certainly be recommending China Links Travel to our friends."
Mr C Leaver, May 2011
"Having just returned from China I just wanted to drop you an email to thank you for organising the best trip I've ever had. It was absolutely amazing, exceeding all our expectations ! Our Guides were excellent and very forthcoming with information about the Chinese culture and history. Beforehand I was concerned about all the arrangements given the trip was tailor made, but I needn't have worried as everything ran smoothly according to plan. The country is just amazing and we only just scratched the surface. As you know this was a special trip for my mother and I can't thank you enough. We've returned with fond memories and a greater sppreciation for China and its beautiful culture.
I will endeavour to promote China Links Travel to friends and colleagues and once again a big thank you for all your guidance, support and assistance."
Ms C Handley, May 2011
"Me and my wife recently returned from China and we had the most wonderful time. Upon arrival our Guide picked us up and dropped us to the hotel, she was extremely polite and spoke really good English. Not having to worry about queing up for tickets at the monuments is a big plus, our Guide arranged this for us. She was also a good photographer and pointed out good photo spots.
Me and my wife are both vegetarians so before travelling to China we had concerns about food, I mentioned this to Helen and it was communicated to the Guides so they could take us to restaurants that cater for vegetarians. We have recommended China Links Travel to our friends and family and they are keen to book as well, I will certainly book more holidays with them."
Mr & Mrs Metha, May 2011
"Thank you for all the help in organising our trip. We had a great trip, really enjoyed it and had no problems with the vegetarian food which was my greatest worry ! The guides in Xian, Shanghai and Guilin all made a note of our anniversary and did something special for us which we really appreciated. Many thanks for your help and we'll definitely be recommending you to my family and friends."
Ms Aggarwal, May 2011
"Just a quick note to say thank you for an unforgettable holiday. Every hotel, all the trips and shopping sprees were excellent, right down to the fine details of being met at the appropriate airports/train stations. With Mum being disabled, each Guide and Chauffeur were extremely helpful and understanding. Thank you once again."
Mrs Routledge and Family, April 2011
"Thank you so much for having organised this for us, and for suggesting where to go in the limited period of a fortnight which we had available. Being in China was an absolutely fantastic experience – for starters, the country was so much more physically beautiful than I had ever imagined. Our trip was completely enhanced by the wonderful guides who accompanied us, they provided excellent cultural and historical knowledge.
Guilin – Spectacularly wonderful. Longsheng Rice Fields – the driver we had in Guilin was the best on the whole trip – very careful and, given the winding narrow mounting roads, we felt in complete safe hands. The River Li trip was truly beautiful, but then the whole area was probably the most amazing part of our holiday. The pandas are not to be missed, everything was so exciting and I made sure we went to the Sichuan Opera that night which we loved - lots of variety and fun.
I’d love to go back to the Forbidden City, to have some more time both there and everywhere else, as there is so much to see and do. Thank you so much for co ordinating it all. We loved it."
Mrs Snowman, April 2011
"Thank you for arranging our holiday in such a short space of time and to tell you what a fantastic time we had. I didn’t know what I imagined China to be like but nothing could have prepared me for the vastness.
We took the time to visit the opera in Beijing and also in Xian, and the cultural show in Chengdu. These were all wonderful for helping us to discern the different cultures within China and I recommend them to anyone visiting China . More than that though we went to see the show Impressions of “Liu San Jie” in Yangshuo. This was on the recommendation of our guide. Our tickets gave very good seats and this spectacle showed contemporary Chinese theatre and was superb.
We went for speciality meals in each region (duck in Beijing, dumplings in Xian and hotpot in Chengdu) and these also helped us to discern the different regions and cultures.
Our guides were knowledgable helpful and courteous In particular Michael in Guilin/Yangshuo who addressed us as Mr and Mrs Hatfield throughout and took the time to learn our sons' names. We have had an amazing holiday and a fantastic experience. Thank you again for arranging it all."
Mr and Mrs Hatfield, April 2011
"For most people a two week sightseeing tour of China will be a holiday of a lifetime, so it is critical to choose a reliable and efficient tour operator. China Links Travel may be a new operator in the UK but they supplied a wonderful and relaxing, well organised trip at a very reasonable cost. Both my wife and I found this post retirement holiday a wonderful self gift for a working life and fulfilled a lifelong dream. I hope you have is a wonderful experience as we have had and I'm very pleased that we chose China Links Travel as our tour operator and feel confident to recommend them."
Mr D Balcer, June 2010
"I would like to say we had a fantastic time in China. Everywhere was a new experience for us and we really enjoyed our guide and drivers input and knowledge. We really appreciated our Guide in Guilin - Chin and Xi'an - Xiao Ping. They were friendly, interesting and good fun to be around. We enjoyed our itinerary and had a good time visiting all the areas and venues of historical interest. Hong Kong was our highlight."
Mr D Jones, August 2010
"Well, we're back safe and sound from a wonderful holiday ! I have to say that we were delighted with the way things ran so smoothly. We were always met punctually by the guides and were delivered safely to our hotels and checked in without any problems. The guides were all friendly, willing and efficient - with most of them speaking very good English. You delivered everything you said you would and to the quality promised. So, a very big thank you to you personally Helen for making our holiday problem free and all the more enjoyable as we always had confidence in your arrangements ! we feel you gave us fantastic value for money and we would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending you to others."
Mr and Mrs Sergeant, May 2010
"First of all we'd all like to thank you enormously for an absolutely wonderful trip! All five of us had an amazing time, it's just a shame that it is over now and we all have to go back to work and studies! The whole holiday was extremely fun and well organised and we have hundreds of memories that will last a lifetime. The sights lived up to expectations, our guides were good, the food was lovely, the accommodation was better than we had expected. . We will definitely be recommending your company to our friends and family and hopefully some of them will be able to have an experience similar to our fantastic one."
Mr M Stokes and Family, August 2010
"As a Beijing first-timer, Helen found me the perfect hotel (Gloria Plaza) for my 5 night stay. Check-in was fine, the room was very spacious, flat screen TV, well-stocked bathroom, lovely shower, absolutely huge bed (it could easily have slept 3 adults) and no problems with hard mattress like elsewhere in China - this one was heavenly, I slept just great. Buffet breakfast was 1st class - lots of choice and variety, the western selection was very good - bacon, sausages, eggs, potato wedges etc. One morning I used the spa - pool, jacuzzi, sauna...and there was hardly any other guests, had it all to myself. Access via public transport is good, just a short walk from Jiang Guo Men station from where I took the tube to sites like Tiananmen Square, Confucius Temple. If I ever return to China I would certainly use China Links Travel again"
Miss L Cook, April 2010
"This holiday was absolutely a dream come true, from when we first made the booking for the China Essentials tour we were given every assurance that everything would run smooth as clockwork – we’re delighted to say that China Links Travel more than delivered on this promise. We got to see all the famous sites such as the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Terracotta Warriors etc. that every first time visitor should not miss. The Guides in each city were very friendly and knowledgeable, it was a shame to wave goodbye to them at the end of the tour. Accommodation and food were top notch, I have no hesitation in booking another tour with China Links Travel to explore more of this wonderful country."
Mr and Mrs Cole, March 2010
"We had a lovely time. Overall the tour was excellent. Accommodation was good and the hotel services were good. I was pleased with the location of the hotels. The cruise and the excursions were also very good. Our tour guides were excellen and helpful, the drivers were all good. Mail me a copy of your brochure so that we can pass it to friends and family. I would recommend them to use China Travels and thanks for organizing our tour."
Mrs S Patel, September 2010
"The tour guides and drivers were often brilliant and always good, our car transport was excellent. Guides listened to what we liked and didn't like and sorted out food we would like - always too much of course. Overall I think the holiday you gave us was excellent value for money. We had a fantastic adventure and were well looked after by informed and kind people who really did their best for us."
Mr S Bowen, September 2010
"Overall we were happy with the service, we were happy with the quality of the hotels, and withthe guide service, specially in Yinchuan were both guide and driver were most helpful and friendly."
BB Rodriguez, August 2010
"Well, you will be pleased to know that we had a fantastic time in China. Although the pace of the tours etc. was quite fast we did manage to keep up! . Your guides in Beijing (Toby) and Shanghai were particularly good at giving us space and time but keeping us on schedule. Hotels were good. People did find the overnight train a little tiring as not many in our group got much sleep! We had the best weather I think when we went to the Great Wall which was very nice. I thought the holiday was excellent value for money. We were expecting to go inside the 'birds nest' Olympic stadium but were not too dissapointed. My daughter and I had an extremely memorable trip.Thank you & regards."
Mike Sheridan, October 2011
"We had a super time on our trip - some comments below. The content of the tour was excellent. Toby in Beijing was superb, with nothing being too much trouble. All round an excellent host to his city. Food generally was good especially the faimly meal in the Hutongs and the meal in Chongquing. Very enjoyable holiday and I would recommend to anyone - just a word to the wise - fitting in so much is quite tiring and there is a lot of walking. Hope to use your services again. Kind regards."
J Spencer, October 2011
"My daughter and I had a great time in China.There was a great variety of activities and loads to see. All the hotels were clean and comfortable. Food was OK but nothing special. Toby our guide in Beijing was lovely, really helpful. Chris in Xian was really helpful but a bit hard to understand. Gloria in Shanghai was lovely and very helpful. We went to the airport in the mag lev and Gloria took our bags in the minibus! The train to Xian was an adventure but not that comfortable. Overall very pleased with our trip. Thank you for all your help."
H Clivaz, October 2011
Back from Chinaa week now and have to say it was the best holiday we've ever had. We both just loved every moment of it and the sights and sounds we experienced will stay with us for a very long time. Thanks also to you and your excellent company. I have already recommended China Links Travel to several of my friends and work colleagues and would not hesitate to use your services again if I consider another trip to China. The organization of the tour was second to non and everything worked out really well. All the internal flights worked out fine and the guides in each resort were very helpful and friendly with just one exception. The lady in Shanghai called CoCo certainly knew her stuff and was very helpful in writing down places for us in English and Chinese, but for John and myself she didn't quite come up to the high standards of all the other guides. A few of the others in our group thought the same. Regarding food can I say what wonderful meals we had. Lunch and dinner were always eagerly looked forward to. We were also very pleased with the standard of all the hotels we stayed in. Could not fault any of them. Finally can I say how lovely it was to see you whilst in Lijiang, such a surprise. I know John was very pleased to meet with you in person as was Angela, the lady that was doing that part of the tour with us. Thank you for arranging such a wonderful trip, definitely in our view the trip of a lifetime. Now just wading through all the photographs. I took over 800. John took about 1400. Thank goodness for digital photography. All good wishes to you and your excellent company.
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