What tour members say about ChinaPlus^®

	Dear Chris and Ping, I wanted to thanks you both for arranging such a fantastic family vacation. China Plus Tours exceeded our expectations. It is quite clear that your company can easily accommodate both young and those who are young at heart! All of our local tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly. The trip logistics were incredible. We were taken care of at every airport, making travel a breeze. The itinerary was amazing and the accommodations were wonderful. Both of our teenagers are attending universities away form home, so we really enjoyed the three weeks that we had, discovering the wonders of China together. I would absolutely recommend China Plus Tours to any family seeking a safe, adventurous, exotic vacation. Gail Nield Toronto, Ontario __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Ping and Chris, Just a quick thank you for organizing, executing, and monitoring our recent 22 day China Trip of a Lifetime.  We went on a private tour for our 40th wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time. China is a must see for anyone who wants to understand how that part of the world works. “Relax, you will be well taken care of.” Ping said to us more than once. She was right.  The local guides picked us up just outside of baggage claim, made sure we were safely checked into the hotel, understood the upcoming agenda, checked us into the next flight, and didn't say goodbye until we were through security and headed toward our departing gate.  All flight information is in both Chinese and English. We also had a contact list of people in every location we could call if there was a problem. Private tours offer the advantage of personalized insight into the lives and customs of the local people.  For example, in Lhasa we visited the farm house of our driver's sister. We had hot Yak butter tea with his two great aunts who were very pleased to show us their lifestyle.  When I showed them their pictures on my camera, it was obvious that they didn't get their pictures take too often. Those kind of memories would probably be lost in a large tour group. Another advantage of a private tour is you have the guide's undivided attention. All of your questions will be answered. If you want to spend more time at a location, such as the Shanghai Museum, just ask. If you want to skip something, such as the zoo in Chongqing to see Panda Bears, just say so. (We spent a whole day at the Panda Breeding and Research Center in Chengdu). We saw and did everything that the group tour did except we did it at our own pace. We even did a few more things because we had more time. It was also reassuring to learn from the guides that Chris had contacted their office the day before to make sure everything was in order for our arrival. China Plus really was making sure we were all right every step of the way. There are a lot of China tour companies out there, but China Plus came highly recommended and we were not disappointed.  Personalized service, great agenda, first class accommodation, knowledgeable local guides, and reasonably priced – that's China Plus!! Stan and Jan Denoo Fairplay, Colorado _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Chris, Words cannot express my appreciation for the wonderful care you took of our group on our recent trip to China. I had always heard how attentive your company is and how excellent your service is, but after experiencing it first hand, it’s even more than I expected. It was fabulous! My customers all remarked that the trip was such a great value and went way beyond their expectations. Chris, having you along to travel with us was an extra bonus. I know you were always one step ahead to make sure everything was orchestrated perfectly and it was. We could tell that all the people you deal with have great respect for you as a travel professional and your influence made everything work with no problems. It was wonderful to travel someone who personally knows the land and its culture, speaks the language and knows the people What a bonus that is! You and Ping have the most well organized and upscale trip to China that I have seen and I am so please we had the chance to travel to China with you. Debbie Estey PC Bees Club director Rolla, MO
	ChinaPlus is the best! I organized a group of 41 friends for a private tour to China and to view the total solar eclipse of August, 2009. I contacted several tour companies and ChinaPlus was the only one willing to adjust our itinerary so that we could be in our chosen location at the time of the eclipse. We had two buses in order to keep the groups smaller. Chris and Ping Lee went out of their way to make sure that every detail was in place. Having organized many trips in the past, I can really appreciate the huge amount of work it took to accommodate our group. There was virtually no waiting around when we reached each new destination. Our new room keys were handed to us and our luggage was waiting in our rooms. The hotels were wonderful. The guides in each city were top notch. The buses were in great condition with good drivers. The food was good and served quickly. The Lee’s extensive experience and Chinese contacts made all the difference. I wouldn’t consider any other company for a trip to China. David Moser Owner of Moser Travel Tucson, AZ
	Dear Ping and Chris, Our group has just returned from an 18 day tour of China arranged by ChinaPlus Tours. As the group’s trip organizer, I found the overall quality of accommodations, sightseeing experiences were superior to those I had experienced on several trips to China that I helped arrange for groups of executives in recent years. The overall quality of included meals and local guides was also equivalent and in some cases better than I had experienced during my previous travel with those groups. ChinaPlus was exceptionally easy to work with during the months of planning and execution prior to the trip itself. One of the joys of working with ChinaPLus is that its modest size permits flexibility to add a few special features to its standard itinerary in advance as well as during the trip itself. Overall, our tour was very comprehensive. From the historical locales in Beijing and Xian as well as urban splendors of Chongqing, Shanghai and Hong Kong to the scenic beauties of Suzhou, the Three Gorges and Guilin, we experienced it all during informative bus rides and boat trips as well as at colorful entertainment events on selected evenings. All of us strongly endorse ChinaPlus and will recommend it to our friends and family. From a quality and value standpoint, it can’t be beat! Dr. James D. Goodnow Vice President and Director of Travel Robson Ranch Road Runners, TX   ______________________________________________________________________________________
	Dear Chris and Ping, Thank you so much for a journey of a lifetime!! My fellow travelers keep telling me that this trip was one in which they “got their money’s worth and then some”. Wow! It was so easy to work with you on this trip from the very beginning. I appreciate your attention to details and the prompt response every time I emailed you with all my questions. Everything on the trip was spectacular …. The deluxe hotels, choice of restaurants, meals, local guides, attractions and general itinerary. This is truly a trip that we will never forget because you are a specialist. I fully agree that “ChinaPlus adds a PLUS to China”. I look forward to our next adventure together. Ann Snow Gold Club Director Searcy, AR ______________________________________________________________________________________
	Dear Chris and Ping, Thank you so much for the fabulous experience in China. My customers are still astounded by the cultural and educational experience they had during their 15 days in China. Not many companies send their owners along on a tour to make sure everything runs smoothly. Chris’s passion for his heritage and the country he grew up in could not be replaced by anyone. The step-on-guides you hired were the best! Your pre-planning customer service was up and above the industry standards. You were always prompt in returning my messages and answering my questions. Jane M. Pugh First Partners director Yankton, SD     ______________________________________________________________________________________
	Dear Chris and Ping, I want to thank you for our wonderful China trip! My people are all talking about what a great trip it was. I know how much work it must be for you to put that trip together. It was so seamless. Everything worked like clockwork and you made it look easy. I have been traveling with groups for 19 years and I consider this China trip one of the best, if not the best trip I have ever done. It was a trip of a lifetime and I am confident that no one could have done it better than ChinaPlus. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience! Donna Adams Platinum Circle Club director Wichita Falls, TX     ______________________________________________________________________________________
	Dear Chris, We at  EXTRA TOUGH TOURS want to sincerely thank you for a trip of a life time to China. As tour leaders we are so pleased to hear many of our well traveled clients day it was the best tour they have ever taken. Everything exceeded our expectations. The tours was well arranged, very organized and it included so many fun and exciting extras. This tour was designed with great attention to the interest and needs of American Travelers. Wilfred & Harriet Cleveringa Extra Touch Tours Sioux Center, IA ______________________________________________________________________________________
	Dear Chris and Ping, Thank you so much for a wonderful experience for our Grand Travelers on our recent China tour. From the time I contacted ChinaPlus about doing the tour, I appreciated the immediate answers and explanations. This attention continued as our tour group grew to 72. The hotels that we used, the choice of restaurants for our meals, the quality of the attractions were quite superior to the properties I had visited on a China FAM with another large tour company. I would especially like to thank you, Ping, for going above and beyond. I realized that traveling with the owner of the company certainly has its advantage. The Lee’s are quite connected and their tour groups receive VIP treatment. My most particular travelers came back reporting it was a good value for an excellent tour. I cannot say enough about our wonderful trip. I look forward to our next adventure together. Patti Anderson Good to go Tours Grove, OK       ______________________________________________________________________________________
	In our minds, ChinaPlus is the only company with whom to travel. We have investigated numbers of companies and even made spreadsheets on what companies offered. ChinaPlus comes out on top on every criterion. First, we like and appreciate the fact that the owners, Chris and Ping Lee, handle all the travel arrangements themselves. They answer within a day of inquiries about their trips. They control the number of people in a group so that it is not so large that every day is taken up getting onto and off the bus. They make certain that you have the answers to every single question you could possibly ask before you leave on the trip. Their contacts in China are unbelievable because they both were born, raised and educated in China, and because they have been in the travel business to China for a long time. So they are able to plan trips and events that others do not necessarily know about. They take a very personal interest in helping you make plans to visit the places you want to see. The knowledge the Lees bring to their business because of their background is unique and one of the things that makes them tops in our minds. In addition, there are many people who travel with them and then return to take their next trip to China with them. Repeat travelers probably are the best indication of their caring, planning and carrying out their trips. Since the Lees have been in this country, they have become astute observers of American behavior. They take all of our little idiosyncrasies into account as they plan tours and during the tours themselves. Again, their contacts provide the travelers with the best guides available on every China route (we did travel with another company before we found ChinaPlus). China is what they know and what they do. The extra special touches set them far above the others. Most sincerely, Barbara and Henry Ewbank Tucson, AZ               _______________________________________________________________________________________
	Dear Chris and Ping, I am writing to let you know how my family feels about the ChinaPlus trip that we recently completed. As I told Ping on the phone, we absolutely loved it! It was without doubt the most interesting, and the most enjoyable, vacation my family has ever taken. Everything on the trip went perfectly: the buses were always there on time, the hotels and restaurants expected us, there was not a single glitch in the whole schedule. Having everything go according to schedule and plan was nice, but it wouldn't have helped if the plans were not so thoughtful in the first place. The accommodations were extraordinary! We actually do not understand how ChinaPlus can arrange for these deluxe hotels and still have such moderate prices, but however you manage, they really added to the enjoyment of the trip. We and others in our group occasionally spoke with travelers from other groups, and they were paying more for hotels that were not nearly as nice and meals they did not enjoy as much as we did ours. We can see that the personality and ability of the guide that ChinaPlus chooses will make an enormous difference in any tour like this. You could not possibly pick a better guide than Liu Dianzhong. He is extremely knowledgeable about the sites, history, and the sorts of things that Americans tend to be interested in. His English is virtually flawless. Best of all, he is a very kind, thoughtful, and decent man. He is dignified but not at all stuffy or remote. Liu provided intelligent and interesting answers to our questions, and taught us a lot not just about the sites we visited but about Chinese history, culture, economics, customs, etc. He spent considerable time with our kids discussing language, art, etc. -- but then, he spent time with each of us, answering questions but also letting us learn about his own life and life in China generally. Everyone in our group felt that Liu was a very special person and that we were fortunate to have him as our guide ChinaPlus was, for us, extremely professional and competent and reliable. You took care of all of the details of a trip that could be intimidating to Americans (or anyone else), without in any way keeping us from doing what we wanted to do or imposing unwelcome distractions. Your choices were uniformly excellent. Your close attention to detail removed the sources of aggravation and friction that can spoil even an otherwise good vacation. Thanks for a wonderful vacation! Doug Colton Washington, D.C.         _______________________________________________________________________________________
	Dear Chris and Ping, Joe Xu was excellent tour director. He is knowledgeable, helpful, very pleasant and clearly knew what he was doing. – a very pleasant person we could not have asked for better! ChinaPlus is a class act – one for other tour companies to use as a model. One of the much strength is the small size of the group which contributed a lot to the enjoyment of the trip. As a ChinaPlus group, we got great treatment everywhere we went. Thanks again for making this trip “ a trip of a lifetime” for us. Bruce, Barbara and Scott McCraken Wolfeboro, NH
	I would highly recommend ChinaPlus for a tour company. I was always impressed with the quick response from ChinaPlus and their willingness to accommodate our needs. We also selected ChinaPlus since Ping and her husband grew up in China. That brings a unique perspective and good connections. Ping was always willing to answer questions about history (modern) and share her personal experiences during the tour. During the tour, accommodations and service were awesome. She always was positive and full of energy. The hotels and food were great, well inspected and clean. The local guides were all professional and residents of the area. This gave us a unique perspective in each area. I would not hesitate to travel with them and would recommend them to anyone. Thanks, Julie Huff Spotsylvania, VA
	Ping, We had a fabulous time. I can't say enough about the tour. It ran beautifully and whatever little blips there were YOU took care of them and we didn't even know a thing... Thank you for making this trip so memorable. We have been talking non-stop to our friends (the ones that didn't get to go to China) about China Plus. Seeing all aspects of China, not just the tourist sites, but seeing the people and interacting with them just helped to make the trip so much more. It was just wonderful. Again many, many thanks for our wonderful time in China and most of all for being you. Sincerely, Phyllis and Gerry Krinsky Temecula, CA
	Dear Ping, I wanted to write to tell you how much we enjoyed our visit to China with you. We have been telling everyone we know to drop all other plans for travel and put China on the top of their list, but ONLY if they go with China Plus! We have gotten together with the friends who were on the Tauck Tour group as well as the ones on the Abercrombie & Kent Tour. Despite their fancy hotels, their trip didn't come close to matching the experiences we had. Our tour was less that half the price of those, and the itineraries were almost identical. We think our tour included many more unique experiences. You were so right about their Yangtze River boat: it may have had nice hardware (though they didn't even have balconies!), but it sure didn't have good "software!" They didn't even have lectures or river commentaries like we did! But the one thing I keep emphasizing to everyone was the fact that you were so competent and caring. You truly made the trip extraordinary. Thank you for helping us to appreciate and enjoy your wonderful country. It was so special -- because you were! With fond regards, Lois & David Sacks North Bethesda, MD
	We had a wonderful time on our China recent trip. Tour B gave a very good overview of China. Our experience of the tour was nearly exactly as outlined in the brochure and itinerary. We appreciated the attention to detail and the diversity of experiences offered. Joe Xu was a masterful choice for our Tour Director. After the great itinerary, he was the main reason we had such a good time on our tour. He was always available and smiling. He had answers for all of our wide ranging questions. He made everything run smoothly and on time. James and Marcia Watts Mesquite, TX
	Dear Chris and Ping, Mary Anne and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip with China Plus (China Highlights plus Yangtze River Cruise). It was very reassuring to have Chris, with his wealth of knowledge and China connections, accompanying us for the trip. And the local tour guides were all very personable and knowledgeable. We especially enjoyed the extemporaneous side trips: the walk along the canal in Su Zhou, the stop in the village outside of Xian with the visit to the doctor's office and the elementary school. Our enjoyment was further enhanced by the small size of the tour and the congeniality of the other couples in the tour. My best regards, Ray Owens San Antonio, TX
	Dear Ping, Charlie and I want to thank you for the wonderful trip that we experienced with you in China. We were able to experience so many of the major sites in such a short time due to your skill and knowledge of how to travel in China. The way that you involved local guides in each location and arranged for us to meet local families really personalized the adventure. We also appreciated the fact that you allowed time for us to do our own thing at points during the trip. Everyone was warm and friendly and made us feel very comfortable. We learned so much more that we could have ever read in a book. You were the perfect ambassador to China for us. We will be forever grateful. Warm Regards, Dana and Charlie Outlaw Kingsport, TN
	Dear Chris and Ping: I was impressed from the very beginning of planning this trip with you because of your willingness to answer questions by email as soon as I asked them.  This is something that simply doesn't happen with other tour companies. Ping was absolutely amazing.  Always cheerful and friendly while carrying out the difficult task of handling the logistics of such a long tour and providing for our comfort in every way while doing so.  I have to say bravo over and over.  She managed to combine "being in charge" with a relaxed friendliness that I've never seen a tour director do before and she did it with charm and grace. I have been traveling for 25 years and I can truthfully say I have never been so impressed by a tour experience.  Everything exceeded my expectations - hotels, food, guides, sites visited, included entertainment, the ship used for the wonderful cruise - everything was far better then promised. Janelle Johnson Fort Worth, Texas
	Dear Chris and Ping Lee: Yes we enjoyed this trip immensely as did our entire group.  Although we had been to China about 3 years ago, and also traveling with a small group, we feel that this was a much superior experience.  And even though there was some over lap with our previous visit, we feel that this visit provided us with a much deeper and more valuable understanding of the history and culture than have our previous trips.  Part of this was due to the individual sites and part was due to the knowledgeable, humorous, and very competent local tour guides. The planning and selection of sites and hotels was certainly a major ingredient and contributor to this very successful trip.  All of the hotels were excellent and exceeded our expectations. Dolores C Muga & Bruce J. Muga Grand Saline, Texas
	Dear Ping: The trip was very well planned. We saw many important sights in China and we had a chance to see the country side.  One of the best things about China Plus is that you and Chris where born and raised there, and that Chris has valuable experience in the tourism business before he came to the United States.  He knows all the best local guides and understands how the Chinese tourist system works.  Also, the fact that you live and do business in the U.S. has given you an understanding of Americans and what they want when they travel to a country like China. Molly and John Scully San Francisco, CA
	Dear Ping, We very much enjoyed the ChinaPlus tour and will use your company again for Asian travel as well as recommend it to our friends. We had been looking at the OAT tour but are very glad that we opted for the ChinaPlus version. I think we got more for our money. I will be bragging to all our friends and will certainly recommend you. Again, ChinaPlus was a great experience. You made it particularly nice and we enjoyed your sense of humor and life story. It was very touching. Wishing you well in business and pleasure, Kay and Joel Burleson Fair Oak Ranch, TX
	Dear Ping, Thank you, thank you for a memorial experience.  It couldn't have been better.  I'm urging all I encounter to (1) by all means take a China tour, it is unbelievably rich, and colorful experience; (2) if possible get there by 2003 so as to see the Three Lesser Gorges before the new dam raise the water level; and (3) most important, go with ChinaPlus.  They'll be glad they did. Warmest Regards, Craig Milnor Sun City Center, FL
	Dear Chris and Ping,  Joe and I feel like we owe you a big thank you for the fantastic journey to China.  Every time I learned the details about the other tours, I felt so good I was traveling with ChinaPlus.  The way we were taken care of was superior in so many ways and I am convinced that your tours are the best value anywhere.  Chen was a fantastic guide, he made everyone feel relaxed by responding to each person, in an individual and attentive. Best Always, Amity Ludders and Joe Norman Seattle, WA
	Dear Chris, I am 57 years old and have traveled extensively for 30 years.  This is the first time I have written a letter expressing what was a tremendous first class trip throughout our two and a half weeks in China.   I have never found a tour company like ChinaPlus who was so organized down to the very last detail.  The food and restaurants we where taken to where outstanding.  The hotels and entertainment where superb.   ChinaPlus far exceeds its advertising.  It was wonderful! Linda M. Austin Ft. Worth, TX
	Dear Chris, We have taken many tours in various parts of the world, but your tour to China is tops on our list for being one the most memorable experiences of our travels.  We would recommend you to anyone who is interested in a first-rate tour of China.  You deep insight into your native country adds the PLUS to CHINA. Thank you for your kind attention, your patients, helpfulness and your desire to give your clients the best there is to offer in seeing and understanding China.  You are a superb tour director. Your Friends and fellow travelers, James and Naomi Emmel Oklahoma City, OK
	Dear Chris, During the trip I took an informal poll and asked most of the other tour members what made them choose China Plus.  Almost everyone said it was the "value".  While it is unquestioned that you lived up to that promise, I think it was the service that was even more extraordinary.  It was your trip direction that made my time in China so memorable. I wish you and Ping continued success, Holly Izbicki  Bloomfield, MI
	Dear Chris Lee, We wanted to let you know again how much we enjoyed your "Silk Road" trip in July 1999.  It was with out question the most interesting trip we have ever made;  I believe we said the same thing last year after the Yangtze River trip with you last year.  Your Chinese trips are exceptionally well planned and carried out; we never have to worry about where to stay or eat, you always provide the best. Thank you again, Mary Love & John Wear Portland, OR
	Our trip to China was the best tour we have ever taken. Clearly, ChinaPlus was a superior choice as a tour group and Chris Lee was a most outstanding tour director. The local tour guides were also excellent. The lodging we had was the most luxurious we have ever had anywhere in the world. We also enjoyed a great variety and abundance of excellent food. The sights were numerous, extraordinarily magnificent, beautiful and impressive; much more majestic in reality than we had ever imagined. Ila and Fred Hornstra Yankton, SD _______________________________________________________________________________________ I spent much time reviewing most of the tour groups in my price range.  As soon as I got the package of information from ChinaPlus, I knew they were the one.  Our Guide was Mr. Chris Lee, owner of the agency and formally from China where he had been a tour guide for the government.  The priced seemed almost too good for what we would see. Thank You, Debe Nichols   Carrollton, TX