04 Sep 2023
My vacation week was a success thanks to Andy's organization and agility. Before starting the stay, Andy made my life easier by reserving my room in advance in the various hotels (at his suggestion, by sending me their websites and prices), all of them of good quality and affordable rates.
At the beginning we followed the travel plan, but on the second day, very bad weather (heavy rain and cold temperature) led to the cancellation of certain activities beyond our control.
Instead of continuing the itinerary as if nothing had happened and therefore missing some essential sites of the trip, Andy adapted the program so that I could make the most of my stay. He made several calls to be able to accommodate me and drove hours at night (the car is very confortable - leather SUV) so that we could arrive in the key places the next morning.
In addition to being a very friendly guide, Andy knows the tricks and shortcuts to avoid crowds and optimize our presence and costs. In addition, along the route, Andy knows several unique corners that allowed me to take unique photos in the middle of a postcard style Chinese countryside.
If, like me, your Mandarin is quite poor, and you struggle to read Chinese characters, I recommend that you opt for a stay in the presence of Andy. This will take the hassle out of you and you can make the most of your stay from Guilin to Zhangjiajie.