Thank you for working so hard to make our China experience a happy one. You did a great job and give a very positive impression of China as a nation and of the Chinese people. You have a wonderful way with people, and serve as a great role model for newer, less experienced guides.

There were multiple highlights of the trip for Dede (Diana) and myself:
1. Getting to see in person so many of the things we studied in our early school years such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Shanghai and Beijing (I'm older than you so we studied it as Peking), and being able to hear your history from your view.
2. The entertainment by the National Acrobatic Team in Beijing and the dance/music show in Xian were both impressive.
3. The successful mix of vehicle traffic on Chinese roads. It amazes me that so many different vehicles can use the same road with so few accidents. Our bus drivers, particularly in Beiging, did a great job.
4. The variety and quality of food. Our meals were outstanding and unfortunately I gained 6 pounds (7.2 kilo) so I will be limiting my diet for a few weeks.
5. Friendly people. Almost everyone we encountered was both helpful and courteous.

I look forward to sharing photos on your website in the next few days and weeks. We used a 35mm camera with regular film but will have digital copies made and will email them to you in a few days. I was able to locate many of the sites we visited on satellite images using Google Earth and will be sharing these with our friends and co-workers in my office (like you, I work for the government here).

We will be recommending Regent Tour to all of our friends who are thinking of the orient as a travel destination.

Jerry Wells (I was the guy with the bright yellow coat)
154 Royster Drive
Crawfordville, FL 32327
USA
jwells05@comcast.net

This has been a wonderful vacation. I admire all your patience and dedication. Everyone at Regent did an excellent job! The best part was all the knowledge and cultural history. China is truly a magnificent mystery. Your ability to change the itinerary endlessly was great. All the drivers and guides were top notch. One thousand and one thanks.

Damian Elliot

I enjoyed all the meals, different cuisines, different settings. The places we visited were very nice.

Steve Elliot

Dear Yin,

Paul and I really enjoyed ourselves. This was a trip of a life time. Thank you and your team for a wonderful program. We really appreciate all your efforts in making this dream come true.

Sincerely

Paul and Lorraine

To Yin,

My favorite part of the tour - the Great Wall, The Terra Cotta Warriors have to be the two things which left me completely full of awe. You are a lovely man and we were very lucky to have you as our guide for the
tour. I wish you the best always.

Karen Respress

Wonderful culture, Chinese hospitality and treat to tourist. Coming to China has been like being like inside of a history book. But the best of all Yin !!!!!

Rose and Bob Grace

Dear Yin ,

On behalf of myself and my husband Geza, I would like to thank you for being our tour guide on our China trip. You went beyond the call of duty for everyone. Ping ( Xian local guide) and Sunny (Shanghai local guide) were also wonderful, but you are a hard act to follow. Each facet of our travel was important to formulate a complete picture of China where it is coming from where it s an where it is going.
I can only imagine that the 2008 Olympics will be fabulous.

To me the most amazing experience was seeing the unearthed Terra Cotta Warriors.
We feel that we are leaving China with a wealth of experience which will in some way influence our thinking and appreciation for what we have. If we were to come back to China, we would choose a spring or fall as we love nature and we certain that the countryside would be beautiful.

As you have experienced us Amercians, we also love to shop, therefore a day of shopping in Shanghai would have been great. Thank you again to you, Ping and Sunny. Good luck to you all.

Wass Geza & Wass Zsuzsanna

Yin-----

Enjoyed the night at hte Bund (Shanghai) - The cruise was spectacular...... and Fun.
Difficult to pick one event from an eye-opening week !

Paul Gotcher

Yin,

Best of the Best
1) Great Wall
2) Terra Cotta Warriors
3) Visiting local people
4) Seeing 3 cities
5) Shanghai

Thank you, - you are the greatest.

Dick and Carole Mulfinger ( the coughing one )

The best part of the trip was Yin.
He went out of his way to make everything enjoyable.
Both the warriors and the night boat ride in Shanghai were wonderful experiences along with everything else.

Alysia M Garvey

This trip was fantastic !
I enjoyed so many things.
What I found the most interesting was the Shanghai Museum. I would have liked more time there.
Yin, you were the greatest shepard. You went out of your way to help us all to have a memorable time.
Thank you so much !

Linda and Davis

Everything was wonderful. We enjoyed the acrobats, the Terra Cotta Warriors and the Hidden Palace.
Domnick enjoyed the actors and dancers - he tried dancing with toilet paper and it just did not look the same.
Thank you for an enjoyable and memorable time.

Frances and Domnick

Yin,

How does one decide on what was the best thing in China ? I can't ! The Great Wall was impressive for its wandering vastness and the idea of keeping a country protected from its enemies. The Terra Cotta warriors was an egotistical endevour of one man to protec himself after death. The Craftsmanship of each warrior was time consuming and exceptional. Shanghai's ultra modernesssays something of China's look into the future! I love all the gardens, too ! And i'd have to mention you - a great ambassador for your country ! :)

Annette Luckac

Favorite things
The Chinese people
The Xi'an Terra Cotta Warriors
The Great Wall
Beijing Building Boom
Shanghai Buildings
Shopping

Special thanks to you, Yin, for making this visit so fun and informative.

Karen and Jim Grace

Dear Yin ,

You were a wonderful guide and a thoughtful and caring person. I feel so fortunate to be on this trip with you. I tried 3 times B/4 to visit China but due to riots, SARS scare and other things, never made it. Now I am getting older and it was a challenge but I enjoyed everything. We didi all the places we visited.
I do believe the Great Wall of China was the hi light for me. It was cold + windy + difficult for me. I will be ever grateful for your encouragement + actually walked with me to accomplish my brief walk. I will never forget your kindness + patience.

Thank you for hte pills this morning. I took 4 immediately + feel much improved. So, I will always remember this time to China + most of all I will remember our guides.

God bless you and your family.
May you have a long + successful life.

Kathleen Janssen

I LOVE THE SPIRIT AND HUMILITY OF THE CHINESE PEOPLE. THE EXPERIENCE OF THE CULTURE AND TRADITIONS THAT ARE PASSED ON, HEALING AND RELATIONS TO ALL THIGNS, I ADMIRE AND AM FASCINATED.

I GOT CHILLS WHEN WE SAW THE EXCAVATION SITE OF THE TERRA COTTA SOLDIERS. THE ANCIENT BRONZES WERE SO,SOOOOOO EXCITING. THEY BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES. THE GARDEN'S THE ANCIENT GRANDEUR OF THE PALACES, TIAN'ANMEN SQ WHERE HISTORY WAS MADE IN OUR LIFETIME.

WHAT A PREVILLAGE IT HAS BEEN TO HAVE YIN AS OUR WISE AND SENSITIVE GUIDE.

SUSAN CANTWELL

Highlights of the Tour
The Great Wall
Terra Cotta Warriors
Forbidden City
Ming Tomb Surroundings ( De Tomb )
Tian'anmen Square

Favorite side of the trip
Bazzar at Shanghai
Hyatt Hotel Shanghai
Massage

Favorite Hotel
Silk Road Hotel Shanghai

Favorite Show
Acrobats

Favorite city
Beijing ( all were great ! )

Overall
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Having a day on our own was great and enough. Learned a lot about many aspects of China. Yin - it was an honor to travel with yo. I will give you a tour of Florida or North Carolina whenever you come over. Thanks for everything.

Jo and Zach Davis