Chongqing-Zhangjiajie-Fenghung-Furong-Guangzhou
[Private Tour] The Somerset Yangtze River in Chongqing boasted views overlooking the iconic Yangtze River. The apartment-like room was incredibly impressive, offering a full kitchen, separate dining and living areas, a comfortable bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, and even convenient amenities like a washer, oven, and induction hob. Somerset location was rather off (45 – 60 mins walk one way) from the Raffles City Chongqing and longer walk to Hongya Cave. The provision of a luxurious EV sedan truly enhanced our exploration of the city outskirts, ancient towns, and the stunning Dazu and Baoding. A special thank you to our Chongqing guide, Roy, who was exceptionally helpful and accommodating. He readily took us to the places we wished to see and offered insightful recommendations for our free time within the city. Roy's deep knowledge of Chongqing's culture and history, shared through fascinating stories of its past and present development, truly enriched our experience. Moving on to Zhangjiajie, we were warmly greeted at the railway station by Rita. Her enthusiasm for showing us around was immediately apparent. The National Scenic Spot Sunshine Resort Hotel was clean and well-maintained, and its large gardens effectively shielded us from any traffic noise despite its location. Rita went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience in Zhangjiajie. We were so grateful for her flexibility in rearranging our itinerary due to the rain, allowing us to visit the breathtaking Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountains on clearer days. Her proactive communication, constantly checking our preferences and offering alternatives, was much appreciated. The lunch locations she selected in Zhangjiajie, Furong, and Fenghuang were outstanding, each offering stunning scenic views of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and lakes. A truly memorable moment was Rita's thoughtful arrangement of a birthday cake upon our arrival at the incredibly scenic Tusi Xuanfu Furong hotel, which overlooks the ancient town built on top of the waterfall. Rita's knowledge extended beyond the landscapes; she also shared captivating historical and cultural insights into the ancient towns and the Southern Great Wall of China. While our hotel in Guangzhou, the Ausotel Smart, was a bit compact, its location was convenient. Exploring the fascinating maze-like alleyways of Shipai Village right behind the hotel was an unexpected highlight. Overall, the entire itinerary was well-organized and coordinated by Tracy, who was always reachable and promptly addressed our needs. Given our last-minute booking, Tracy's smooth handling of the arrangements and our special request (High Speed Rail Class) was truly commendable. We look forward to working with her again on future trips. In hindsight, having a hotel with a washer during our final days in Guangzhou would have been beneficial after our 13-day journey. Thank you again to Roy and Rita for their exceptional guidance and for making our trip so enjoyable and memorable!" Thank you Tracy for making this possible. Thank you TCT.