Cindy was a fantastic guide for me and another travel friend in the Yangshuo area over a year ago. When I recently planned a different "one off" solo trip to another part of China recently - just north of the Vietnamese border - I reached out to her for help with recommended sites, translation and potential lodging. She came thru fantastically without difficulty - despite me being in an area of the Country she did not live in or knew anything about. During my journey, she recommended practical modes of travel - mostly bus and train - and local sights to see. My journey was unique and self-guided, with another solo leg continuing into Vietnam. This type of trip is something I don't think Ms. Li seeks out, but no matter, her oversight was invaluable. I stand by my earlier excellent review a year or so ago - if you remotely need help in this area of the world, or even close to this area of the world, you can do no better than this capable professional. All her positive reviews are well-founded. She really is a guiding friend away from home. Read less

Cindy Li organized a phenomenal three day photography trip for me two days before I arrived. She did it easily, quickly, and with grace. She was only available the first and last day of the trip so she also organized to have another guide friend of hers give me a tour the second day without missing a beat. All of the sights she took me to were beautiful and I got great photographs of rice terraces, Yangshuo, Xinping, Lao Zhai Shan, the Li and Yulong Rivers, a cormorant fisherman, and a lot more. There are so many beautiful sights here in this area I think it was the best idea for me to find a guide like this instead of trying to do it on my own.

The driver she arranged for the three days was very careful and pleasant and also knew English which helped to communicate with everyone.

Cindy also helped me choose and book my hotels and because it was all last minute she helped me with absolutely everything in organizing the trip.

As a photographer I really appreciated the fact that we were up and out the door every day before the sunrise and they guided me all day to different places until sunset. It would not have been as successful without the wonderful guidance of Cindy Li. Thank you Cindy, Tom, and Joy!! I hope to see you all again someday. Read less

Cindy was wonderful! Funny, kind, and she really loves her job. We arrived to guilin after a long a trip and she made us feel so welcome. She took us to the rice terraces in Longji (great views), helped us at the hotel and with the food. The day after, we went to Guilin to see the elephant trunk hill. And the following day we took a ferry in Li river to Yangshuo (so nice! Beautiful scenery). Also, a great biking tour through the karst mountains and villages.
We really recommend her as a private guide! She was very thoughtful, fun, knowledgeable and kind. We even took a chinese cooking class on a rainy day that was awesome!
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Cindy was an extraordinary and pleasant surprise.   Of all the candidates I contacted, she got back to me quickly and with suggestions for activities before I even had a chance to do my own research.   Upon meeting her, she was full of energy, spoke fluent English and - most pleasant of all - had a rich and developed sense of humor.   Her tour was seamless, from transportation to hiking, river rafting, bike riding and the occasional show, she had everything nailed down.   Within days, she felt like an old friend I've known for ages.   We were once caught in a horrible traffic jam - for Cindy, no problem:  get out of the car, walk a few kilometers to the nearest bus station and keep on going.   Cindy is the friend away from home you are looking for.  I've had the good fortune of meeting many guides around the World - Cindy is in top form and once of the best individuals I've had the privilege of meeting.   You will be very lucky if she's available to guide you.
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My wife and I both really enjoyed our 3 days of touring with Cindy. We visited the Rice Terraces, Silver Cave, took a private Li River Cruse, mountain biked, hiked Xianggong Hill and lads more including a great lunch prepared by Cindy's sister Lisa in her home outside of Yangshuo. Cindy handled it all for us, from arranging our airport pick-up and drop-off via personal driver, managed all the logistics around our tour from tickets to restaurant recommendation. She is truly and all star.
Thank you again for the great tour, we look forward to future trips and visits to your corner of China!
Chris and Laura D.
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