Private Suzhou & Zhouzhuang: Unforgettable Water Village Journey

My colleague and I were on a 10 day business trip to Beijing and Shanghai and decided to spend the weekend on a private tour visiting sights outside Shanghai. Jessie was our guide for both days. Jessie did a great job introducing us to many fascinating sights including the water village (“Venice in China”), a new Chinese cultural centre and museum, an amazingly large university complex and a spectacular hotel in a former mining site!! Plus much more including a visit to a silk factory that was very educational and interesting! What really made the 2 day trip was Jessie’s insights into these places and also explaining the history and culture of China in a way that was really interesting and engaging. Next trip we will definitely meet up again with Jessie for another tour - so much to see around Shanghai!

Suzhou & Zhouzhuang Water Village Full Day Private Tour from Shanghai, with Lunch. Realizing I wanted to see the surrounding area of Shanghai, I asked the hotel for a recommendation, and they suggested this tour. As a non-Chinese speaker, I was extremely grateful for Jessie who was assigned to be my english speaking guide for the day. I could not have been happier with the service Jessie provided (through Grey Line). Her driver and vehicle were also of top quality. Jessie arrived at the hotel to pick me up at the appointed time, 9am (she was better than prompt - she was early!). Jessie greeted me in a friendly and professional manner in the hotel lobby. We then proceeded to meet her driver who was waiting for us just outside the hotel door. He was also professional and friendly. Immediately, I liked Jessie very much. She is a worldly young woman who expertly shares her knowledge about China’s culture and people, and, of course, happily highlights her home of Shanghai and the surrounding areas which we visited. Jessie impressed me with her perfect english and her ease with language. I speak no Chinese at all, and she made me feel absolutely comfortable. Jessie took me to landmarks and points of interest, always explaining the significance and importance of what we were seeing. We also enjoyed a lovely, delicious lunch together. I felt safe and well taken care of, and I enjoyed the conversation. Without Jessie, I would have come away from Shanghai with a much diminished view of the land and people. She enhanced my experience by a vast amount. I will definitely choose to do another tour with Jessie whenever the next opportunity arrises.

Jessie (Hua Lin) was our tour guide for this amazing excursion. Suzhou and Zhouzhang captures the historic and natural charm of China that is almost impossible to find in the larger cities. The Suzhou tour went through historic properties, including the canals and bridges, and a unique silk factory experience. Zhouzhang is a very charming city and a unique view of the rural areas in Jiangsu. Jessie is an amazing guide - knowledgeable, engaging, prepared, and extremely considerate. Highly recommended all around.

Had an awesome day with Jamie's group. I came for business and attached a day tour. From the beginning (and throughout the day) j ensured everyone was included and interacted so very quickly we all made chit chat between ourselves. I had been on another tour the day before and the tour guide was awful. I really think the commentary and interaction as well as the time given at each spot made the difference. Highly recommend this tour but in particular with Jamie.