We have completed our trip in Yunnan, and are very happy about what we could experience over the past 9 days. The route and itinerary reflected what we aspired to see, and there was not one situation which caused us discomfort or frustration, which is not a given. We are super happy with the trip, the itinerary, the chosen hotels, and are already talking about what’s next for us in China.We want to specifically highlight our English speaking driver and guide, Andrew. From the first minute we could feel that his only goal was to help us having a great time. He was helpful throughout the whole week, full of valuable insights and perspectives, flexible when we wanted to do things slightly differently, and always reliable and there for us. Andrew is very attentive, feels when we want to take a break from conversations, or just be among ourselves as a family, and respects space. This is not a given, but he is a natural talent in doing so. He is very knowledgeable about China, and what is happening around the world, so having him around full time has been a true pleasure. Our trip would not have been the same without him.
A wonderful and tranquil place in the middle of Shuhe : Everything in Yunnan is about tea, and the owner of the Love Inn brought the fascination for tea really to life by offering a typical tea ceremony for breakfast. This was a first of us, very special, especially since it came about naturally, as part of her passion for tea, and not driven by commercial aspects. Like the tea ceremony, everything in the Love Inn is special. The well designed and cosy rooms, the backyard garden which makes you feel to be more in a tropical setting, and less in a town, and the beautiful flower arrangements, to name a few. A true highlight of our Yunnan trip!
Thank you again for making this experience for us truly exceptional.
All our best
Christian and Laurence